Scrap Book of Mormon Literature, Volume 2 (of 2). Religious Tracts
Religion
Scrap Book of Mormon Literature, Volume 2 (of 2). Religious Tracts
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints -- Doctrines; Latter Day Saint churches -- Doctrines; Latter Day Saints
There are many varieties of religion even among Christian believers.
But the whole truth is what we want. None but the true Gospel can be
acceptable to the Lord.
"Seek ye first the kingdom of God and his righteousness." (Matthew
6: 33).
How are we to know which religion contains all truth?
THE BIBLE WILL GUIDE US.
The Bible will assist us in making this discovery. It tells us many
things which Jesus taught as His Gospel. Any teaching contrary to what
He gave cannot be true.
"Though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel
unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be
accursed." (Galatians 1: 8).
The Gospel which the Savior taught has not changed. It is the same
to-day as it was when He dwelt upon the earth.
FAITH A DOCTRINE OF CHRIST.
The first and principal doctrine taught by Christ was faith.
"God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that
whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting
life." (John 3: 16).
Our Savior knew that if people truly had abiding faith in Him they
would follow Him. They would love Him and obey all His teachings.
"He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also."
(John 14: 13).
"If a man love me, he will keep my words." (John 14: 23).
REPENTANCE NECESSARY.
Another commandment taught by Christ was that of repentance. {293} True
repentance is sorrow for sins and a turning away from them. The first
words recorded of the Savior's preaching were:
"Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand." (Matthew 4: 17).
Deep humility always accompanies true faith and repentance. Without it
men cannot be saved.
"Whosoever shall not receive the Kingdom of God as a little child
shall in no wise enter therein." (Luke 18: 17).
In the days of Christ's ministry, those who believed on Him and
sincerely repented of their sins were then ready to receive the next
ordinance of the Gospel. They were humble and willing to obey.
BAPTISM.
Christ was baptized Himself. He told John it was necessary for Him "to
fulfill all righteousness." He taught that it was necessary for all men
to be baptized.
"Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter
into the kingdom of God." (John 3: 5).
"He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved." (Mark 16: 16).
Christ's disciples also taught the same. When those who believed
Peter's preaching on the day of Pentecost asked what they should do to
be saved, he replied,
"Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus
Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of
the Holy Ghost." (Acts 2: 38).
These passages of scripture prove that Jesus and His disciples taught
baptism.
THE HOLY SPIRIT.
The last passage quoted shows that the gift of the Holy Ghost was to
be given to those who obeyed the principles of faith, repentance and
baptism.
THE TEN COMMANDMENTS.
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