What is the baptism of fire and the Holy Ghost that is spoken of in scripture? How does someone obtain it? What blessings are associated with it? Is it an event or a process? Most importantly, how can one prepare to receive this central ordinance in the journey to follow Christ and become His sons & daughters?

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What is the Baptism of Fire & the Holy Ghost?

Scripture list and study guide about the baptism of fire and the Holy Ghost:

John 3:5 — Jesus mentions two baptisms born of water and the Spirit 

Alma 7:14 — be baptized and be born again 

Joseph Smith King Follet discourse – mentions three baptisms, all three baptisms make one

3 Baptisms: baptism of water, baptism of fire and baptism of the Holy Ghost

Elements of the Baptism of Fire & the Holy Ghost

Hel. 5:40–52 — 300 Lamanites received baptism of fire and baptism of the Holy Ghost 

3 Ne. 19:13–14  — The 12 disciples in the Americas receive the baptism of fire and baptism of the Holy Ghost; terms to receive the baptism of fire baptism of the Holy Ghost 

Acts 2:1–4 — Day of Pentecost, apostles receive baptism of fire and of the Holy Ghost — pillars of fire (“cloven tongues of fire”) from heaven encircle each one

3 Ne. 19:20–21 — This even is what gives us the Holy Ghost 

Broken heart and contrite spirit is the key to receiving the baptism of fire and the Holy Ghost

3 Ne. 9:20 — Jesus requires that we offer up a sacrifice of a broken heart and contrite spirit in order to receive the baptism of fire and of the Holy Ghost 

2 Ne 31:10, 19, 20 — Being willing to keep the commandments of the Father, how to offer broken heart and contrite spirit 

Baptism of fire baptism of the Holy Ghost is a priesthood ordinance

D&C 76:51-52 — baptism of fire of and of the Holy Ghost must be performed by laying on of hands by a man ordained and sealed to the first order of the Melchizedek priesthood. Jesus Christ is the only one who can seal a man to that order 

Acts 8:12, 14-17 — Both men and women baptized, Philip ordained to power to baptize but may not have had that power sealed since he did not perform the ordinance of baptism of fire and the Holy Ghost. Other apostles (Peter & John) came and laid hands on them and then they received the ordinance. 

Hel 5:43-44 — the 300 Lamanites received the baptism of fire and Holy Ghost seemingly at the same time. It was likely angels who performed the ordinance.

We Become Sons & Daughters of Christ through the Baptism of Fire and the Holy Ghost

Mosiah 4:2–3 People of King Benjamin cry out, are filled with the Holy Ghost 

Mosiah 5:2,5,7 people of king Benjamin no more desire desire to do evil, desire to keep God’s commandments, they were spiritually begotten of Christ 

Purpose of baptism of fire baptism of of the Holy Ghost is to be redeemed 

2 Ne 2:6-8 redemption comes to those that offer broken heart and contrite spirit 

3 Ne 9:20 Christ comes to bring redemption 

John 3:5. Jesus says unless a man is born of water and of the spirit he cannot enter into the kingdom of God

2 Ne 31:17,18 The gate we should enter, and know how to enter. N the straight and narrow path.

Natural man dies and we are reborn/sanctified 

Mosiah 3:19. We must put off a natural man (die) and become a saint through the atonement of Jesus Christ.

John 3:5. Born of the spirit,reborn spiritual 

3 Ne 27:19–20 No unclean thing can enter into the kingdom 

Alma 5:54 — Sanctified by the Holy Spirit 

D&C 39:18 — Receive the fullness of the gospel and become sanctified 

Moses 6:59,65-68 — Born again into the kingdom of heaven, born water and of the spirit, Adam received baptism of fire baptism of the Holy Ghost 

Moroni 10:33 — Sanctified in Christ by the grace of God

Through the baptism of fire baptism of the Holy Ghost We become the Seed/Children of God/Christ/Abraham

Mosi 5:7. We are Spiritually begotten of the Lord

3 Nep 9:20,21,17 receive Christ become his children 

Ephesians 1:4,5 predestined us unto adoption of children by Christ to himself 

Romans 9:6-8 children of the promises are counted as the seed of God.

The baptism of fire baptism of the Holy Ghost is only the beginning 

D&C 84:19-24 – Priesthood administers the gospel, keys of kingdom, power of godliness manifest by baptism of fire and baptism of the Holy Ghost.

Moroni 10:32 – By grace of God perfect in Christ, will not deny power of God

Romans 15:16 — The offering up of the Gentiles is acceptable by being sanctified by the Holy Ghost.

2 Ne 9:7-12 — The sacrifice of Jesus Christ is an infinite atonement, way provided for our escape from death and hell.

Alma 5:60 — The good shepherd calls us and if we will listen he will lead us into his fold.

Alma 5:39 — if we are not of Christ’s fold then we are of the devil’s fold

Mosiah 4:2 — viewed themselves in their carnal state.