Born of God- The Baptism of Fire & the Holy Ghost
What does it mean to be “born of God?” We must fully understand this pivotal moment in one’s life, where a covenant of lifelong commitment and devotion to God above all else is received and rewarded by the heavens. God grants his children abilities to assist in healing, teaching and developing using His power, beginning with the gift of the Holy Ghost and the gifts of the spirits that accompany those born of God.
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What Does it Mean to Be Born of God?
- Description of what it means to be “born of God” (Alma 36:5,23-24,26, cross reference Helaman 5)
- Alma the Younger’s baptism of fire and baptism of the Holy Ghost experience (Mosiah 27:24-32).
- Shiblon was stoned, but he bore this and other afflictions in the course of his ministry with patience. The Lord was with him, and delivered him.
- There is no other way or means whereby man can be saved, only in and through Christ. Shiblon receives a caution not to boast in own wisdom and strength (as Corianton did). (Alma 38)
Have You Been Born of God?
- Alma asks: “Have ye been born of God,” or received the Baptism of Fire and Baptism of the Holy Ghost? Have your received his image in your countenance? (Alma 5:11-14,49-51)
- Aaron taught king Lamoni’s father, stating that to have eternal life, you must be born again. Being spiritually reborn means to receive the baptism of fire and baptism of the Holy Ghost. (Alma 22:15-26)
- The spirit said unto Alma: cry repentance and tell the people that Christ suffered pains, afflictions, temptations of every kind, that he was able to take our pains and sicknesses upon him. He suffered death to make our resurrection possible.
- Christ suffered our infirmities so that he would have mercy and know how to heal us. He suffered physically to pay the debt for our sins. WE must repent, fear not, lay aside every sin, enter into a covenant with him to keep his commandments for the rest of our lives. We witness it by baptism, keeping the commandments to the end of our mortal life, receive the baptism of fire and baptism of the Holy Ghost. This person shall have eternal life. (Alma 7:9-17)
King Benjamin’s People Are Reborn of God
- King Benjamin’s people believed in Jesus Christ, the Son of God, and viewed themselves less than the dust fell to the earth. They cried out to God to have Mercy and apply the atoning blood of Jesus Christ to receive forgiveness of their sins, and have hearts purified (Mosiah 4:1-3).
- King Benjamin’s peoples baptism of the Holy Ghost, Christ extended his name to them through this covenant and they became his sons and daughters. There’s no other way nor name given whereby God can save man. (Mosiah 5:2-15)
