I love the fruit of sincere prayer. You need to be on their channel!

How awesome! thank you for sharing

Wow. Chosen.

Very cool!

So many times in the Book of Mormon people fell to the ground when they witnessed that same feeling. It's overwhelming gratitude, a feeling of forgiveness and just TRUTH! Makes it hard to stay on your feet!

Right?!

Just wanna say I’m grateful you share this. I’ve always had a hard time allowing myself to believe things are God’s hand and not coincidences. Hope you’re doing well:)

Same experience here... missionaries will pop up when u ask intentlyd

So excited for you!!! Congratulations!!!

Great conversion story! I'm glad that you were able to overcome the anti preaching.

Which of the Two Baptisms is required for salvation? Water baptism was a part of the Old Covenant system of ritual washing. The Old Covenant priests had to wash before beginning their service in the temple. When Christ was water baptized by His cousin John in the Jordan River, He was under the Old Covenant system. He also only ate certain foods, and wore certain clothes, as prescribed by the 613 Old Covenant laws. Christ was water baptized by John and then received the Holy Spirit from heaven. The order is reversed in the New Covenant. A person receives the Holy Spirit upon conversion, and then believers often declare their conversion to their friends and family through a New Covenant water baptism ceremony. The conversion process is described below. Eph 1:12 That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ. Eph 1:13 In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise, (A person must “hear” the Gospel, and “believe” the Gospel, and will then be “sealed” with the Holy Spirit.) Joh 14:26 But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you. (See Jer. 31:34 for the New Covenant promise, and 1 John 2:27 for the fulfillment) ============ Which baptism is a part of the salvation process, based on what the Bible says? What did Peter say below? Acts 11:15 And as I began to speak, the Holy Ghost fell on them, as on us at the beginning. Acts 11:16 Then remembered I the word of the Lord, how that he said, John indeed baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost. Based on Luke 3:16, and John 1:33, and Acts 11:15-16, the most important thing about the word "baptize" in the New Testament has nothing to do with water. The Holy Spirit is the master teacher promised to New Covenant believers in Jeremiah 31:34, and John 14:26, and is found fulfilled in Ephesians 1:13, and 1 John 2:27. Unfortunately, many modern Christians see water when they read the word "baptize" in the text. Based on the above, what is the one baptism of our faith found in the passage below? How many times is the word "Spirit" found in the passage, and how many times is the word "water" found in the passage? Eph 4:1 I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, Eph 4:2 With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love; Eph 4:3 Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. Eph 4:4 There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling; Eph 4:5 One Lord, one faith, one baptism, (See 1 Cor. 12:13) “baptize” KJV Mat_3:11 I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire: Mar_1:8 I indeed have baptized you with water: but he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost. Mar 16:16 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. (Water or Holy Spirit?, See Eph. 1-13.) Luk_3:16 John answered, saying unto them all, I indeed baptize you with water; but one mightier than I cometh, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to unloose: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost and with fire: Joh_1:26 John answered them, saying, I baptize with water: but there standeth one among you, whom ye know not; Joh_1:33 And I knew him not: but he that sent me to baptize with water, the same said unto me, Upon whom thou shalt see the Spirit descending, and remaining on him, the same is he which baptizeth with the Holy Ghost. 1Co_1:17 For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect. 1Co 12:13 For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit. (See Eph. 4:1-5) Heb 9:10 Which stood only in meats and drinks, and divers washings, and carnal ordinances, imposed on them until the time of reformation. (Old Covenant ----> New Covenant) How many people have been saved by the Old Covenant water baptism of John the Baptist? Who did John the Baptist say is the greatest Baptist that ever lived in Luke 3:16? What kind of New Covenant baptism comes from Christ? New Covenant water baptism is a beautiful ceremony which allows new believers to declare their conversion to the whole world.

I appreciate the message! :)

Wow! That must’ve been quite the spiritual adventure for you!

Congrats! 🎉

What a fun story! I'm so glad you found the church and the fruits it brings

Exactly!

I agree!!

Yeah! Welcome!

I find it really troubling that you have been a member for two months and you don't know the history or understand all the beliefs/teachings. The LDS church really should be teaching you all this stuff before you join.

Congrats on recently passing two months of membership! It only keeps getting better and we’re all still learning - continue to be lifelong student of the gospel :)

@@blossom7582 I have done extensive research and I really don't appreciate you making assumptions and berating me!

@@troyfuehrer5067 sure you did

It’s cool we have a similar theological background! I’m glad you found the church :)

same! so glad I got out of that charismatic stuff!

Mormonism is the religion in the book of Acts??? no

why didnt the church tell you the truth about it's history and teachings and leaders when you were young? Why aren't they transparent about it to ALL members? Don't you think people like us born into the church, asked to give literally EVERYTHING to the church for our entire lives, don't you think we deserve to know the truth about everything and make up our own minds?

@@grantbeck9228 Because some people would be quick to assume, especially young children.. It’s not like they’re hiding it from us, there is literature out there that goes into the deep stuff, but I’m sure it’s hard for church leaders to talk about it when there’s more urgent things needing to be discussed. And in my personal experience my seminary teacher has been trying to teach us about the church history, especially last year with the doctrine and covenants

Thanks for sharing! There’s nothing wrong with learning new things about the church and gospel. This channel is a great resource!

@@madelinesackett4218 what would people be quick to assume if they knew all the facts about the church? Joseph smith arrested for treasure digging. The rock in a hat. Fanny Alger. Helen Mar Kimball. Over 30 wives. They did hide it from you. They hid it for 150 years.

I understand that, it is difficult to transition from different expressions of faith. I’m glad you had a good experience with the church though :)

Congratulations. You dodged a bullet by not joining the Mormon cult religion. Smart person.

@@markkrispin6944 Spare me your compliments. I love the LDS Church and attend it weekly. I love my own church, too so the reason why I did not get baptized LDS is more to do with my tradition. As for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, it is the most practical application of Christian lifestyle and community. Whoever refers to them as "cult" only shows his own ignorance.

@@jarrydjackson I am having the good experience :). I love the Book of Mormon and attend the local LDS sacrament meetings regularly.

Catholics believe in one God, God Almighty. Mormons believe that Jesus is a totally separate God, that God the Father (not Jesus) used to have a human body just like you and grew up on a planet near the star Kolob and then was exalted to Godhood just like you can be one day and have your own planet (God the father of course then has a mother god and a father god and a grandfather god and grandmother god, oh and of course your ancestral gods are polygamous). With such different beliefs, I don't see how you can have one foot in one camp and one in the other.

I agree!

I appreciate the message!

Ah, the infamous Mod Gakers movie

For sure! What the enemy meant for evil, God will use for good. I appreciate the message!

Excited for you! 🎉

Wow Samantha! How did you come to believe the LDS church was where you wanted to be baptized? Congratulations btw! I wish you joy in the journey that you’re starting.

@@dcarts5616 I was once a calvinistic baptist who no matter how much I tried to follow the bible I always failed and felt like something was missing and I remember praying to God Saturday of last week to please help me with my faith, I don't know what to do I'm miserable, well I came across the latter day saints website not knowing they were latter day saints and I put my contact info and 2 lovely young ladies in my town who are missionaries contacted me and invited me to church and everything has been clicking since, and I was also warned about the latter day saints and stuff but I can't find anything to point a finger at

Thanks for watching!

Thanks, Leo!

Thank you! :)

Thank you! There are a lot of wards here, but there’s actually only two YSA wards in all of Europe (London Britannia and Manchester). It’s about a 40min trip to get to church.

Very happy for you! 😊

Thank you, I appreciate that :) Alma is great! I also enjoy 3 Nephi :)

One of my big questions I had before finding the church was what happened to the authority of God (the priesthood)? The New Testament makes it clear that there was a specific authority with the early disciples and apostles, so that’s what I was looking for!

Jarryd, if you make videos I will watch them!

Appreciate it :)

Thanks Brad!

The “handshakes” which aren’t really handshakes but ok…don’t save you and aren’t what you need to be with God- they are symbolic and are a token of the covenant you are making with God. So what they represent is what is important- the covenants entered into aren’t secret - you can look up the five covenants and all have Jesus Christ at the core.

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The symbols aren’t satanic- nice try though. Everything in the temple centers on Jesus Christ. You should go to an open house of a temple and learn more, or you can take a virtual tour.

@@TheHappyNarwhals Freemasonry is satanic.

@@TheHappyNarwhals No amount of touring makes the book of Abraham not a proven fraud, thus making Joseph Smith a fraud.

Many of us have. It’s been out for almost 10 years now. It’s an awesome tool of destruction, many are falling because of it. I and many others on the other hand, have taken that crowd sourced old rag and done with it what should have been done when it was released; burned it in a “fire”. Our faith, those of us who’ve stayed, is stronger than ever. Most of the stuff in the letter is well known to many of us, and although painted in a negative light, our history is so beautiful! Go ahead and respond with a list of “WELL WHAT ABOUT THIS…?” and most of us now will tell you we’ve heard it and have looked into it. Enjoy your evening, if enjoyment is what you’re looking for.

I read the CES letter with my heart pounding. Wondering if this was the end of my life long faith tradition. I was terrified. After reading it, I was like, “Um, this is the best they could do?” My heart stopped pounding, and instead burned with the Spirit, knowing that it would be very difficult to ever shake my faith. I’ve read all that garbage, and my advice to the anti-Mormons is to TRY HARDER. 😂. It’s so full of lies, things that are so very easy to disprove. And many things that cannot be proven one way or the other. Nothing that can show that they keystone of our religion isn’t authentic, and that’s where the importance lies.

Spiritual communication often triggers emotions, but the emotion is not the actual communication. The feeling of peace I would not consider an emotion so much as a state of being. Love can be an emotion, but real love is felt differently than emotionally. It is more like having a realization of reality or truth. When such awareness is realized, it triggers emotions.

@@alanbylund2659 How would someone determine whether an emotional stimulus came from the spirit or whether it came from their own brain chemicals?

@@mikefoxtrot1314 It starts with a sincere desire to know the truth and a willingness to obey the truth when it comes, regardless of the sacrifice required. There are certain things you know are true spiritually already. Consider your most core values and even the foundation of those values. Think of what you could do differently that would make you a better person or a better whatever role you have, such as family member, employee, student, employer etc. Then you peacefully consider how you could behave differently to be better at whatever. In this process your conscience will communicate truth to you. Some ideas that come in this process may be in the gray area or blurry, but there are some answers to these questions that are clear black and white. When you act on those very clear ideas of doing and being better, you are responding favorably to the Light of Christ in you, which is in all of us. The more you respond to the light, the light gets brighter generally in your life and the parts that are unclear become more clear. There will be some trial and error involved, but a sincere desire to follow truth will make it easier and easier to discern truth from error. I hope that helps. Any questions?

@@alanbylund2659 I still don’t see how you determine whether an external spiritual entity is actually involved?

@@mikefoxtrot1314 As you become familiar with the light of Christ or your conscience because of responding more positively to it, you can ask questions of God and recognize the answers by the awareness you have from your conscience. For example, you can read the Bible or the Book of Mormon which speak of specific ideas involving spiritual entities and as you study those words, ask God in prayer if this it true. If you ask with a sincere heart, with real intent, you will receive a recognizable awareness in the positive that you will know came from something or someone outside of yourself. You'll just know, in the same way you know the answers to the more obvious questions I suggested before.

@Michael you claim these things, but the reason I say you have no God, is because if you take LDS scripture to be true, God lies, and therefore, ceases to exist. This means the entirety of Mormonism is false. Dont get me wrong, Mormons can be nice people. They just dont have the truth they think they do.

You listen too much to what the devil wants you to hear

When the spirit speaks, we are invited to act.

Please find me one person in the bible who studied for a year before joining. I can show many who joined right away…knowledge based on the spirit; not the classroom.

They didn't take the time to go into details of this particular thing because most people understand the difference between using ouiga boards or seances and actual visits from real persons who have passed on. The former is believe to be a deception of Satan and the later something coordinated in and from heaven.

@@alanbylund2659 So, are you saying that the main difference between the practices of this other church that and what Joseph Smith did is that the other church was deceived by Satan and Joseph Smith was only interacting with godly messengers?

@@mikefoxtrot1314 When it comes to communications from the dead, yes. Other teachings and practices could also come from God. All good and true things come from God. I would assume that there are likely good things this group believes and does.

@@alanbylund2659 Joseph Smith communicated with the dead. He didn’t use a ouija board, but he did use a peep stone. Could his visions from the stone have been deceptions from Satan? Does Satan have the ability to mimic godly messengers?

@@mikefoxtrot1314 Great questions. The same questions could be asked of any biblical prophet. How do you know which spirit they are being inspired by? Do you have the answer? Do you believe that God can speak through prophets? Do you believe he has? If so, how do you know which is which? Where do you stand on this?

It's been their style for years but I respect it

Can you trust your feelings about what you just said?

I have never seen any brochures from the Church of JC LDS that discredits other faiths, never. We just dont do that. I have been a member for 60 years.

@@David-Alexander-German well I met missionaries in the late 1970s in Britain and they had leaflets produced by MTC detailing the history and beginnings of the Roman Catholic Church pointing out what the Church considered practices that were not biblical and other matters. They also had stuff on 7 day adventist, evangelical and Church of England. This is a fact!

Yep I remember the pamphlet explaining the origins of Catholicism and how other religions came to be. So What? The Church doesn’t take this direction generally and promotes its doctrines. It leaves Christianity to fight among themselves and attempt to discredit “The Church/Book of Mormon etc etc Onwards and upwards 🙏

@@boltrooktwo not entirely! But the Lord is no respector of persons. If someone has what they consider a spiritual witness and they belive its the Holy spirt that's fine But they need to asks them selves what is the purpose and mission of the Holy Spirt. I would say the mission and primary mission of the Holy Spirt is to let a seeker of God know that God is real and loves them. How one comes to this knowledge is not so important.