Baptism Quote by David A. Bednar
““We begin the process of being born again through exercising faith in Christ, repenting of our sins, and being baptized by immersion for the remission of sins by one having priesthood authority. 'Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life' (Romans 6:4). And after we come out of the waters of baptism, our souls need to be continuously immersed in and saturated with the truth and the light of the Savior's gospel. Sporadic and shallow dipping in the doctrine of Christ and partial participation in His restored Church cannot produce the spiritual transformation that enables us to walk in a newness of life. Rather, fidelity to covenants, constancy of commitment, and offering our whole soul unto God are required if we are to receive the blessings of eternity. . . . Total immersion in and saturation with the Savior's gospel are essential steps in the process of being born again.””
About This Quote
Source Talk: General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑day Saints, 2015
Spiritual rebirth requires ongoing immersion in gospel truth, not just a one‑time baptism.
In simple terms: Stay fully engaged with the gospel.
Key Takeaway
Commit continuously to spiritual growth.
Themes
faith
rebirth
commitment
Mood
inspirational
serious
Type
religious
motivational
When to use this quote
- personal study
- church service
- daily prayer
- missionary work
Key Concepts
immersion
covenant fidelity
spiritual transformation
Questions to Reflect On
- What practices keep your faith alive daily?
- How can you measure true spiritual immersion?
A Different Perspective
Risk of legalism if immersion becomes mere ritual without heartfelt change.
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