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| Always Have His Spirit |
| At October 1996 General Conference, Elder Dallin H. Oaks explains the
nature of the Gift of the Holy Ghost and its importance in our lives. |
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| The
Cloven Tongues of Fire |
| At April 2000 General Conference, President Boyd K. Packer teaches
"in every language, the Spirit of God--the Holy Ghost--guides, or can guide, every
member of the Church. " |
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| His Peace |
| At April 1997 General Conference, Elder Dennis E. Simmons
explains that a troubled soul can be filled with peace by maintaining the companionship of
the Holy Ghost. |
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| The Holy
Ghost, An Overview |
| "The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
teaches that the Holy Ghost is a spirit man, a spirit son of God the Father." Encyclopedia
of Mormonism |
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| The Holy
Spirit of Promise |
| "The Holy Spirit of Promise is one of many descriptive name-titles of
the Holy Ghost and refers to a specific function of the Holy Ghost." Encyclopedia
of Mormonism |
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| The Gift of the
Holy Ghost |
| "The gift of the Holy Ghost is the
right or privilege of receiving divine manifestations, spiritual gifts, and direction from
the Holy Ghost. This gift is conferred upon members of the Church by the laying on of
hands following baptism. It is considered one of the essential ordinances of the gospel of
Jesus Christ and an absolute prerequisite of salvation." Encyclopedia of Mormonism |
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| Gifts
of the Spirit |
| The seventh Article of Faith of The
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints reads: "We believe in the gift of
tongues, prophecy, revelation, visions, healing, interpretation of tongues, and so
forth." Encyclopedia of Mormonism |
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| Baptism
of Fire and the Holy Ghost |
| "Baptism of fire and the Holy
Ghost refers to the experience of an individual who receives the ordinance of the laying
on of hands for the gift of the Holy Ghost. It is the second in
a two-part sequence following baptism by immersion in water through which a repentant
person committed to Christ and his gospel is born of God or born again." Encyclopedia
of Mormonism |
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| Light of Christ |
| "The Light of Christ refers to the spiritual power that emanates from
God to fill the immensity of space and enlightens every man, woman, and child. Other terms
sometimes used to denote this same phenomenon are Holy Spirit, "Spirit of the
Lord," and "Spirit of Truth," but it is different from the Holy
Ghost." Encyclopedia of Mormonism |
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| Spirit
of Prophecy |
| "Spirit of prophecy is equated in Revelation 19:10 with "the
testimony of Jesus." For members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints,
having a testimony of Jesus Christ means receiving personal spiritual assurance through
revelation by the Holy Ghost that Jesus is the literal Son of God, the creator of the
world, and that through his Atonement all people will be resurrected and live
forever." Encyclopedia of Mormonism |
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| Confirmation |
| "Confirmation in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is a
sacred ordinance essential for salvation." Encyclopedia of Mormonism |
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| The Gift of
Discernment |
| "The gift of discernment consists of the spiritual quality or skill
of being able to see or understand, especially that which is hidden or obscure." Encyclopedia
of Mormonism |
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| The Sign of the Dove |
| " The Prophet Joseph Smith explained: 'The sign of the dove was
instituted before the creation of the world,
a witness for the Holy Ghost, and the devil cannot come in the sign of a dove.'" Encyclopedia
of Mormonism |
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| (See Prayer, Fasting, and
Revelation home page, Basic Beliefs home page; Teachings About the Godhead home page; Gaining the Guidance of the Holy
Ghost family home evening lessons) |
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