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LECTURE VI, ARTICLE 4. Baptism.

Nature of the ordinance.—Its establishment.—The baptism of Adam.—The special purpose of baptism.—Fit candidates.—Infant Baptism.—History of this erratic practice.—Pedo-baptism unsupported by the Bible, and forbidden by other scriptures.—Baptism essential to salvation.—The baptism of Christ.—"To fulfil all righteousness"

122-138 LECTURE VII, ARTICLE 4. Baptism.—Continued.

Importance of proper method in administering the ordinance.—Derivation of the word "baptize," and early usage of the original.—Immersion the only true mode.—The sacred symbolism of the rite is preserved in no other mode.—Immersion the only mode practised in early days.—Baptism by immersion among the Nephites.—Modern baptism.—"Re-baptism" not a distinct ordinance.—"Re-baptisms" recorded in scripture are few and exceptional.—Baptism for the dead.—Christ's ministry among the departed.—The spirits in prison.—Vicarious work of the living for the dead.—Elijah's heavenly message.—Temples, ancient and modern

139‑161 LECTURE VIII, ARTICLE 4. The Holy Ghost.

The promised Comforter.—The Holy Ghost a Member of the Godhead.—His distinct personality.—His powers.—His office in ministering to mankind.—To whom given.—Exceptional instances of His visitation before baptism.—The ordinance of bestowal.—Power of the priesthood requisite.—Gifts of the Spirit.—Laying on of hands characteristic of sacred ordinances

162‑174 LECTURE IX, IN CONNECTION WITH ARTICLE 4. The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper.

Meaning of the term Sacrament.—The Lord's Supper.—Institution of the ordinance among the Jews.—Also among the Nephites.—Fit partakers of the sacrament.—Purpose of the ordinance, and associated promises.—The sacramental emblems.—Manner of administration.—The Passover and the Sacrament.—Errors concerning the Sacrament

175‑183 LECTURE X, ARTICLE 5. Authority in the Ministry.

Men called of God.—Scriptural examples.—Ordination to the ministry.—The authorized imposition of hands.—Sacrilege of attempted ministrations without authority.—Instances of Divine wrath.—Teachers, true and false.—Divine authority in the present dispensation.—Restoration of the Aaronic Priesthood by John the Baptist.—And of the Melchizedek Priesthood by Peter, James, and John.—Fore-ordination of men to special callings.—Christ's fore-ordination.—Pre-existence of spirits.—Our primeval childhood

184‑200 LECTURE XI, ARTICLE 6. The Church and its Plan of Organization.

The Church In former and latter days.—The Primitive Church.—Apostasy from the Primitive Church.—The great apostasy was foretold.—Restoration of the Church in the dispensation of the Fulness of Times.—Plan of Government in the restored Church.—Orders and offices in the priesthood.—The Aaronic, including the Levitical.—The Melchizedek order.—Specific offices in the priesthood.—Deacons, Teachers, Priests.—Elders, Seventies, High Priests.—Patriarchs, or Evangelists.—Apostles.—The First Presidency.—The Twelve Apostles.—The Presiding Quorum of Seventy.—The Presiding Bishopric.—Local organizations, Stakes and Wards.—Stake Presidency.—High Council.—Ward Bishopric.—Helps in Government

201‑218 LECTURE XII, ARTICLE 7. Spiritual Gifts.

Spiritual gifts characteristic of the Church.—Nature of these gifts.—Miracles.—Partial enumeration of the gifts.—Tongues and Interpretation.—Healing.—Visions and Dreams.—Prophecy.—Revelation.—The testimony of miracles not an infallible guide.—Imitations of spiritual gifts.—Miracles wrought by evil powers.—Devils working miracles.—Spiritual gifts to-day

219‑239 LECTURE XIII, ARTICLE 8. The Bible.

The first of our standard works.—The name "Bible."—The Old Testament.—Its origin and growth.—Language of the Old Testament.—The Septuagint.—Pentateuch.—Historical books.—Poetical books.—Books of the prophets.—Apocrypha.—The New Testament.—Its origin and authenticity.—Classification of its books.—Early versions of the Bible.—Modern versions.—Genuineness and authenticity.—Book of Mormon testimony concerning Bible

240‑260 LECTURE XIV, ARTICLE 8. The Book of Mormon.

Description and origin.—Moroni's visit to Joseph Smith.—The inspired title-page.—The Nephite nation.—The Jaredites.—The ancient plates.—Mormon's abridgment of the plates of Nephi.—The translation of the record.—Classification and arrangement of the books.—Genuineness of the Book of Mormon.—Testimony of the witnesses.—Theories of its origin.—"The Spaulding Story"

261‑280 LECTURE XV, ARTICLE 8. The Book of Mormon.—Continued.

Authenticity of the Book of Mormon.—The Book of Mormon and the Bible.—Ancient prophecy fulfilled in the coming forth of the Book of Mormon.—Consistency of the book.—Its contained prophecies.—External evidence.—Archeological evidence of the early occupation of America.—Israelitish origin of the American aborigines.—Common