Take Upon Us His Name
Hello All! This is a newer Blog for me that I can use during my studies in my pursuit for an online degree with BYU-Idaho Online. I'm currently taking an HTML class along with University Studies and a Religious course. Part of my classes is sharing with others what I'm finding and learning. This week we've been studying the doctrine of Christ. The need to learn of Him, repent, be baptized in His name, and receive the gift of the Holy Ghost, (a constant companion to guide and direct you in this life.) The question was asked during our study, " Why did Christ, a perfect being and the Lamb of God, have need of being baptized? " In 2 Nephi 31:5 I read and understood the reasoning behind Christ being baptized and receiving the Holy Ghost in the form of a dove. He was giving us an example to follow, being obedient to the teachings and commandments of the Father, to fulfill all righteousness. Christ didn't need to be baptized himself, but following the commandments...