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First principles and ordinances
First principles and ordinances

Today, as in the days of Jesus Christ, there are certain principles and ordinances of the gospel that people must learn to obey. A principle is a belief, a fundamental rule of conduct or law, and an ordinance is a rite or ceremony.

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.


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