How do I receive the gift of the Holy Ghost D&C 51 57?

Quorum or class members may have been reminded of this when they studied Doctrine and Covenants 51–57 this week. However, receiving the Holy Ghost requires more than that. To receive the Holy Ghost as our constant companion, we must desire His presence, invite Him into our lives, and faithfully keep the commandments.

What is the difference between the Holy Ghost and the gift of the Holy Ghost LDS?

The Holy Ghost and the gift of the Holy Ghost are not the same. The Holy Ghost is a personage of spirit in the form of a man. The gift of the Holy Ghost is the right or blessing extended to those who are baptized whereby they may enjoy the companionship and ministration of the Holy Ghost as long as they are faithful.

What does the gift of the Holy Ghost do?

The Holy Ghost sanctifies us to prepare us for God’s presence. We may enjoy the gifts of the Spirit (see chapter 22 in this book). This great gift from our Heavenly Father can also bring peace to our hearts and an understanding of the things of God (see 1 Corinthians 2:9–12).

What does receiving the Holy Ghost mean?

If you want to receive the gifts of the Spirit, you have to want them for the right reasons. Your purposes must be the Lord’s purposes. The path to receiving the Holy Ghost is to exercise faith in Christ unto repentance. We can become clean through qualifying for the effects of the Savior’s Atonement.

How do we receive the gift of the Holy Ghost?

The gift of the Holy Ghost is bestowed on all who have covenanted with Jesus Christ in baptism. “Cornelius received the Holy Ghost before he was baptized, which was the convincing power of God unto him of the truth of the Gospel, but he could not receive the gift of the Holy Ghost until after he was baptized.

Who gives the Holy Ghost?

The gift of the Holy Ghost is given by the laying on of hands by those who have the proper authority (see Acts 8:12–25; Moroni 2:1–3; Articles of Faith 1:4).

Who can give the gift of the Holy Ghost?

The gift of the Holy Ghost is bestowed on all who have covenanted with Jesus Christ in baptism. The gift of the Holy Ghost is given by the laying on of hands by those who have the proper authority (see Acts 8:12–25; Moroni 2:1–3; Articles of Faith 1:4).

How do you receive the gift of the Holy Spirit?

Peter, in his Pentecost sermon, gives to us the answer: “Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.” To be filled and led by the Spirit of God does not require any great spiritual work on our part.

How do you receive the gift of the Holy Ghost?

The gift of the Holy Ghost is given by the laying on of hands by those who have the proper authority (see Acts 8:12–25; Moroni 2:1–3; Articles of Faith 1:4). The Holy Ghost can lead us to all truth (see John 14:15–17; Moroni 10:5).

Who gives the gift of the Holy Ghost?

See John 1:9; Moroni 7:16; Doctrine and Covenants 84:45–46; 93:2. The gift of the Holy Ghost is bestowed on all who have covenanted with Jesus Christ in baptism. The gift of the Holy Ghost is given by the laying on of hands by those who have the proper authority (see Acts 8:12–25; Moroni 2:1–3; Articles of Faith 1:4).

How is the gift of the Holy Ghost bestowed?

The gift of the Holy Ghost is bestowed only after proper and authorized baptism by the laying on of hands by those holding the Melchizedek Priesthood. Elder Bednar said the ordinance of confirming a new member of the Church and bestowing the gift of the Holy Ghost is both simple and profound.

How can we make the companionship of the Holy Ghost an ongoing reality?

Continuing, Elder Bednar asked members of the congregation what they can do to make the companionship of the Holy Ghost an ongoing reality. “Let me suggest that we need to, one, sincerely desire to receive the Holy Ghost; two, appropriately invite the Holy Ghost into our lives; and three, faithfully obey God’s commandments.”

What is the role of the Holy Ghost?

Elder Bednar said the Holy Ghost is the third member of the Godhead, the Comforter, a Teacher, and a Revelator. “He is the messenger for the witness of the Father and the Son,” he said. “The Holy Ghost is manifested to men and women on the earth both as the power and as the gift of the Holy Ghost.”