Baptism

Erik Gray's Journals

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a blog post draft

written August 30, 2015

When I served in the temple, I really was able to see the value and importance of family history, specifically of completing temple ordinances for those who are deceased.

From churchofjesuschrist.org

Jesus Christ taught that baptism is essential to the salvation of all who have lived on earth (see John 3:5). Many people, however, have died without being baptized. Others were baptized without proper authority. Because God is merciful, He has prepared a way for all people to receive the blessings of baptism. By performing proxy baptisms in behalf of those who have died, Church members offer these blessings to deceased ancestors. Individuals can then choose to accept or reject what has been done in their behalf.

Jesus Christ said, "Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God". Even Jesus Christ Himself was baptized."

Until next time,

Keep Running.