258: The Life and Teachings of Jesus Christ - True Servants vs Miserable Wicked Men Part 12

In part 12 of this continuing series, Phil teaches that Jesus Christ has already paid the full price of redemption so we can enter into a covenant relationship with Him. Phil explains that nothing we do can add to Christ’s atonement; redemption is a gift, yet salvation unfolds in levels as we respond to Him. The first level is unconditional—every soul, except the sons of perdition, will receive a gift of resurrection called eternal lives through Christ’s victory. The second level is conditional forgiveness, made possible because Christ satisfied the demands of justice. This forgiveness is granted only to those who repent on God’s terms: first by confessing sins, seeking forgiveness, and making restitution, and then at a higher level by preparing for baptism through revelation, forgiving others, and doing all the Father requires to be forgiven of their sins, thereby receiving the Spirit of Christ unto the remission of sins (D&C 20:37).

Phil teaches that the third level of forgiveness comes through the baptism of fire and the Holy Ghost when the disciple offers a broken heart and contrite spirit. Baptism of water is the legal entry into the covenant, but the inward requirements must be revealed personally. When these requirements are met, Christ pleads our case before the Father and adopts us as His sons and daughters, granting an increased portion of His light (3 Nephi 19). The fourth level is entering into the rest of the Lord, where Christ again intercedes on our behalf and the Father grants the promise of Eternal Life, allowing us to “know” Him. (D&C 45, John 17, and D&C 93).

Phil concludes by teaching that the authority of the full Melchizedek Baptism of water, fire, and the Holy Ghost has been restored in our day by angelic ordination and is available to those who belong to the Doctrine of Christ Group. He invites listeners to study D&C 20:37, prepare for Melchizedek Baptism, seek the baptism of fire & Holy Ghost, and actively receive instruction through personal revelation being instructed in all things (2 Nephi 31). To live carnally minded is death, but to live spiritually minded is life and peace; through seeking Christ by revelation, we may become His adopted sons and daughters and then birthright sons and daughter (Romans 8).

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