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- **Keys, Covenants, and Easter** — Quentin L. Cook (April 2026) · Reference
  At the baptismal font, I had the opportunity to explain to them the doctrine of baptism for our deceased ancestors.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2026/04/56cook?lang=eng&id=p_hwg4Y#p_hwg4Y

- **All Nations, Kindreds, and Tongues** — Gerrit W. Gong (October 2020) · Reference
  Some years ago, a priest in Central America told me he was studying Latter-day Saint “baptism for deceased persons.” “It does seem just,” the priest said, “that God would offer every person opportunity to receive baptism, no matter when or where they lived, except little children, who ‘are alive in Christ.’ The Apostle Paul,” the priest noted, “speaks of the dead awaiting baptism and resurrection.” Vicarious temple ordinances promise all nations, kindreds, and tongues that no one need “remain...
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2020/10/24gong?lang=eng&id=p46#p46

- **A Perfect Brightness of Hope** — Jeffrey R. Holland (April 2020) · Reference
  Observing the Christian world in that day, we would have hoped to find someone authorized by God with true priesthood authority who could baptize us, bestow the gift of the Holy Ghost, and administer all gospel ordinances necessary for exaltation.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2020/04/43holland?lang=eng&id=p5#p5

- **Catch the Wave** — Russell M. Nelson (April 2013) · Reference
  The Restoration also clarifies New Testament scriptures.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2013/04/catch-the-wave?lang=eng&id=p26#p26

- **Scriptural Witnesses** — Russell M. Nelson (October 2007) · Reference
  John, writing in the New Testament’s book of Revelation, foresaw “another angel fly in the midst of heaven, having the everlasting gospel to preach unto them that dwell on the earth, and to every nation, and kindred, and tongue, and people.” One specific angel held keys of responsibility for the Book of Mormon.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2007/10/scriptural-witnesses?lang=eng&id=p33#p33

- **The Gathering of Scattered Israel** — Russell M. Nelson (October 2006) · Reference
  Mercifully, the invitation to “come unto Christ” can also be extended to those who died without a knowledge of the gospel.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2006/10/the-gathering-of-scattered-israel?lang=eng&id=p25#p25

Keys, Covenants, and Easter

Quentin L. Cook April 2026 Sunday Afternoon Session

At the baptismal font, I had the opportunity to explain to them the doctrine of baptism for our deceased ancestors.

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All Nations, Kindreds, and Tongues

Gerrit W. Gong October 2020 Saturday Afternoon Session

Some years ago, a priest in Central America told me he was studying Latter-day Saint “baptism for deceased persons.” “It does seem just,” the priest said, “that God would offer every person opportunity to receive baptism, no matter when or where they lived, except little children, who ‘are alive in Christ.’ The Apostle Paul,” the priest noted, “speaks of the dead awaiting baptism and resurrection.” Vicarious temple ordinances promise all nations, kindreds, and tongues that no one need “remain...

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A Perfect Brightness of Hope

Jeffrey R. Holland April 2020 Sunday Morning Session

Observing the Christian world in that day, we would have hoped to find someone authorized by God with true priesthood authority who could baptize us, bestow the gift of the Holy Ghost, and administer all gospel ordinances necessary for exaltation.

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Catch the Wave

Russell M. Nelson April 2013 Saturday Afternoon Session

The Restoration also clarifies New Testament scriptures.

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Scriptural Witnesses

Russell M. Nelson October 2007 Saturday Afternoon Session

John, writing in the New Testament’s book of Revelation, foresaw “another angel fly in the midst of heaven, having the everlasting gospel to preach unto them that dwell on the earth, and to every nation, and kindred, and tongue, and people.” One specific angel held keys of responsibility for the Book of Mormon.

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The Gathering of Scattered Israel

Russell M. Nelson October 2006 Sunday Morning Session

Mercifully, the invitation to “come unto Christ” can also be extended to those who died without a knowledge of the gospel.

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