THE FATHER-THE SON-THE HOLY GHOST

The Holy Ghost:  Testator of Jesus Christ

"No man can say that Jesus is the Lord, but by the Holy Ghost."

--1 Corinthians 12:3

The Holy Ghost bears witness of Jesus Christ. The mission of the Holy Ghost is to testify of all truth. “By the power of the Holy Ghost ye may know the truth of all things” (Moroni 10:5). If you want to know Jesus and Him crucified, to know Him as your personal Savior and Redeemer, then seek this assurance from the Holy Ghost. Humble yourself in the depths of humility, live the commandments, and perfectly honestly seek Heavenly Father in mighty prayer, asking if Jesus is the Christ, and you will receive a manifestation from the Holy Ghost that Jesus Christ is literally the Son of God, that He is the Messiah and Savior of the World. Live so that you can have the constant companionship of the Holy Ghost to guide your life and keep you on the path of righteousness that will lead you to exaltation and eternal life in the highest heaven of the Celestial World.

JESUS: THE VERY CHRIST

Paul testified that "Jesus was Christ"

And when Silas and Timotheus were come from Macedonia, Paul was pressed in the spirit, and testified to the Jews that Jesus was Christ. And when they opposed themselves, and blasphemed, he shook his raiment, and said unto them, Your blood be upon your own heads; I am clean: from henceforth I will go unto the Gentiles.

--Acts 18:5-6

Apostles, prophets, and church member saints testified that Jesus was the Christ, the literal Son of God. They had this knowledge and assurance from the Holy Ghost and Christ himself. People receive their testimonies of Jesus at their own time in their own way; but, regardless how the testimony is revealed to one, he/she knows for a surety that Jesus is our Savior, Messiah, and the Christ. Jesus manifests himself and His power to those who have faith. Jesus said numerous times, “Thy faith hath made thee whole.” This means that He came down and healed the people from their various afflictions because of their faith. He also said numerous times, “O ye of little faith,” or “Where is your faith?” Faith precedes the miracle. Faith in Jesus Christ is the first principle of the true church, Christ’s church. I too know that Jesus is the Christ.

JESUS CHRIST: THE HOLY ONE

Jesus is the only name whereby salvation comes

If thou wilt turn unto me, and hearken unto my voice, and believe, and repent of all thy transgressions, and be baptized, even in water, in the name of mine Only Begotten Son, who is full of grace and truth, which is Jesus Christ, the only name which shall be given under heaven, whereby salvation shall come unto the children of men, ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost, asking all things in his name, and whatsoever ye shall ask, it shall be given you.

--Moses 6:52

Jesus Christ taught faith in Him and repentance for remission of sins. He is full of grace and truth and in the Only Begotten Son of God the Father in the flesh. Regardless of what the world teaches, there is no other name under heaven through which salvation can come to a person that through the name of Christ. No person can or will ever change this doctrine in spite of the thoughts, philosophies, and learning of man, for this absolute truth is constant, never-changing. When one repents and is baptized unto Christ into the true church, he/she then can receive the Holy Ghost, the testator of all truth.

JESUS: THE NAME ABOVE EVERY NAME

Jesus Christ is Lord to the Glory of God the Father

8 And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.

9 Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name:

10 That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth;

11 And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

--Philippians 2:8-11

Jesus was perfectly humble. His humility lead Him to perfect obedience, even unto death upon the cruel cross. He suffered pain, agony and affliction in Gethsemane and while hanging, nailed onto the death-born cross. He never complained nor murmured. God the Father exalted Jesus, and the name of Jesus is above every name; for there is no name greater. All should bow at the name of Jesus, all things in heaven and in earth. Everyone should believe in Jesus so deeply and love Him so much that everyone should admit and testify that Jesus Christ is Lord and glorify God the Father. The Spirit of the Holy Ghost bears witness of the truth of all things.
Love God, Jesus, and others above all other commandments, for this is The Greatest Commandment.

JESUS CHRIST: THE ANOINTED ONE

God anoints Jesus with the Holy Ghost and with Power

God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him.

--Acts 10:38

Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God. He was anointed by God the Father and received the Holy Ghost and power. He had power over the resurrection, for He had power to lay down His life and power to take it again. He had power over sickness and disease, the elements, and the devil. All things were and are subject to Him and His all-powerful being. There is none other like Him. He is the anointed ONE.

JESUS: INDEED THE CHRIST

Samaritans Testify of Jesus as the Christ

39 ¶And many of the Samaritans of that city believed on him for the saying of the woman, which testified, He told me all that ever I did.

40 So when the Samaritans were come unto him, they besought him that he would tarry with them: and he abode there two days.

41 And many more believed because of his own word;

42 And said unto the woman, Now we believe, not because of thy saying: for we have heard him ourselves, and know that this is indeed the Christ, the Saviour of the world.

--John 4:42

Jesus is the Christ. People gain this assurance by the Holy Ghost. The Holy Ghost is the testator; he testifies to people the truth of things, and in this case, that Jesus is the very Christ that He said He was. The Samaritan woman told other Samaritans about Christ, and they desired to learn for themselves. So they went to Jesus and sure enough, they discovered that He was the Christ that she testified of. To know Him is to love Him.

Look at the train rails--what do you see?

Our natural eyes can deceive us. Our eyes tell us that the further the train track is away from us, the rails get closer to gather, almost to the point of touching each other. In reality we know this is not true. Gaining a knowledge of Jesus Christ, that He is the Christ, is obtained by the Holy Ghost, for the Holy Ghost doesn't deceive or lead us astray. "By the Holy Ghost ye may know the truth of all things." (Moroni 10:5) Therefore, seek to know Jesus and don't depend upon our natural eyes alone, although our natural can behold His beautiful creations, but in the final analysis, we must learn of His assurance by the power of the Spirit, the Spirit of the Holy Ghost.

JESUS CHRIST: HIS RIGHTEOUS EXAMPLE

Faith in Christ-Repentance-Baptism-Holy Ghost

27 And behold, he cometh to redeem those who will be baptized unto repentance, through faith on his name.

28 Therefore, prepare ye the way of the Lord, for the time is at hand that all men shall reap a reward of their works, according to that which they have been—if they have been righteous they shall reap the salvation of their souls, according to the power and deliverance of Jesus Christ; and if they have been evil they shall reap the damnation of their souls, according to the power and captivation of the devil.

---Book of Mormon Alma 9:27-28

The first principles and ordinances of the gospel are: First, Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. Second, Repentance. Third, Baptism by immersion for the remission of sins. Fourth, laying on of hands for the Gift of the Holy Ghost. Jesus taught the path to heaven and that was to believe in Him, that He is our Savior and Redeemer. Repent of our wrongs, to change our way, our minds and our perspective on life. Then we need to be baptized by one holding the proper authority to do so. Not just anyone can baptize and it be recognized by God.

Everybody will be judged and rewarded according to their thoughts, motives, actions, deeds, and works. God will not be mocked. The righteous will receive a glorious reward. The wicked who don’t repent will reap damnation for their consequences resulting from the devil and his evil influence. Jesus is the master example for us to pattern our lives after. He said, “Come, Follow Me.” We follow Him by striving to be like Him in righteousness and perfection.

Jesus Christ: Supreme Lovingkindness

Isaiah 63:7-9

7 I will mention the lovingkindnesses of the Lord, and the praises of the Lord, according to all that the Lord hath bestowed on us, and the great goodness toward the house of Israel, which he hath bestowed on them according to his mercies, and according to the multitude of his lovingkindnesses.

8 For he said, Surely they are my people, children that will not lie: so he was their Saviour.

9 In all their affliction he was afflicted, and the angel of his presence saved them: in his love and in his pity he redeemed them; and he bare them, and carried them all the days of old.

Jesus, our Redeemer, constantly demonstrated lovingkindness. His  supreme love and kindness came to a summit on two occasions in two places:

(1) While suffering and bleeding from every pore when in Gethsemane

(2) While bleeding and dying when on the cruel Cross

Jesus suffered, bled and died, sacrificing His life for all humankind and all living things. He shed His blood in the perfect atonement so that we might be forgiven of our sins and gain eternal life.

How do we gain access to the Power of the Atonement?

1. Put God first: “Thou shalt have no other gods before me”
2. Exercise faith in Christ
3. Repent
4. Be worthily baptized by proper authority
5. Receive the gift of the Holy Ghost
6. Make and keep sacred covenants in the temple
7. Obey all God’s commandments
8. Be meek and humble
9. Pray 100% perfectly honest prayers
10. Praise the Lord with all our hearts
11. Be perfectly honest and upright at all times
12. Serve others with love
13. Acknowledge God’s hand in all things
14. Always be temple worthy

Jesus is the author and finisher of our salvation through His perfect atonement

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