All High confidence Verified

- **About His Business** — Patrick Kearon (April 2026) · Reference
  I came to understand why everyone serves one another in a ward or branch: it affords us all the opportunity to pursue Christ and His virtues—such as charity, humility, meekness, forgiveness, and love—with people who may be very different to us.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2026/04/13kearon?lang=eng&id=p_lkpWX#p_lkpWX

- **That All May Be Edified** — Chad H Webb (October 2025) · Reference
  As in all things, Jesus Christ is the perfect example.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2025/10/22webb?lang=eng&id=p_uEtHF#p_uEtHF

- **Receive His Gift** — Patrick Kearon (April 2025) · Reference
  Imagine you are hearing this for the first time!
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2025/04/55kearon?lang=eng&id=p_qvRvX#p_qvRvX

- **Eternal Truth** — John C. Pingree Jr. (October 2023) · Reference
  As part of that plan, He sent His Son, Jesus Christ, to help us.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2023/10/52pingree?lang=eng&id=p60#p60

- **That They Might Know Thee** — Jonathan S. Schmitt (October 2022) · Reference
  Second, Jesus is the High Priest of Good Things to Come.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2022/10/53schmitt?lang=eng&id=p12#p12

- **Beloved Daughters** — Bonnie H. Cordon (October 2019) · Reference
  As a disciple of Jesus Christ, I strive to become like Him.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2019/10/33cordon?lang=eng&id=p9#p9

- **Look unto Jesus Christ** — Kim B. Clark (April 2019) · Reference
  All through His mortal life, Jesus lived that promise.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2019/04/33clark?lang=eng&id=p10#p10

- **“I Have a Work for Thee”** — John C. Pingree Jr. (October 2017) · Alludes to
  Jesus Christ accepted, prepared for, and performed His preordained role as our Savior and Redeemer.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2017/10/i-have-a-work-for-thee?lang=eng&id=p40#p40

- **The Godhead and the Plan of Salvation** — Dallin H. Oaks (April 2017) · Alludes to
  The third member of the Godhead is the Holy Ghost, also referred to as the Holy Spirit, the Spirit of the Lord, and the Comforter.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2017/04/the-godhead-and-the-plan-of-salvation?lang=eng&id=p25#p25

- **The Father and the Son** — Christoffel Golden Jr. (April 2013) · Reference
  It is true that the power or influence of the Holy Ghost may on occasion be felt, according to the will of the Lord, by any person irrespective of that person’s religious persuasion.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2013/04/the-father-and-the-son?lang=eng&id=p28#p28

- **Your Wonderful Journey Home** — Dieter F. Uchtdorf (April 2013) · Reference
  And the third message: “Be of good cheer.”
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2013/04/your-wonderful-journey-home?lang=eng&id=p65#p65

- **Beware of the Evil behind the Smiling Eyes** — Neil L. Andersen (April 2005) · Reference
  Let’s begin with what we know.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2005/04/beware-of-the-evil-behind-the-smiling-eyes?lang=eng&id=p13#p13

- **Be Not Deceived** — Dallin H. Oaks (October 2004) · Alludes to
  How do we take the Holy Spirit for our guide?
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2004/10/be-not-deceived?lang=eng&id=p30#p30

- **A Time for Preparation** — David B. Haight (October 1991) · Alludes to
  Sounds difficult?
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1991/10/a-time-for-preparation?lang=eng&id=p40#p40

- **“Be of Good Cheer”** — Neal A. Maxwell (October 1982) · Alludes to
  As she heard her Baby cry, did she hear intimations of Jesus’ later weeping at the death of Lazarus or after blessing the Nephite children?
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1982/10/be-of-good-cheer?lang=eng&id=p28#p28

- **“O, Divine Redeemer”** — Neal A. Maxwell (October 1981) · Alludes to
  Did not this good and true Shepherd forego repose after the glorious but awful Atonement in order to establish His work among the lost sheep, disobedient in the days of Noah?
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1981/10/o-divine-redeemer?lang=eng&id=p32#p32

- **“What Is Truth?”** — John H. Vandenberg (April 1978) · Alludes to
  Through modern revelation the Book of Mormon was brought forth through the Prophet Joseph Smith.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1978/04/what-is-truth?lang=eng&id=p43#p43

- **Jesus Christ Is the Way** — Brian J. Holmes (April 2026) · Reference
  Our Savior invites us to walk with Him.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2026/04/28holmes?lang=eng&id=p_uRAKC#p_uRAKC

- **The Aaronic Priesthood and the Sacrament** — Dallin H. Oaks (October 1998) · Alludes to
  We begin with the doctrine as taught by the Lord.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1998/10/the-aaronic-priesthood-and-the-sacrament?lang=eng&id=p8#p8

- **The Teachings of Jesus Christ** — Dallin H. Oaks (April 2023) · Quote
  > verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.”
  “Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.”
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2023/04/51oaks?lang=eng&id=p4#p4

- **The Need for a Church** — Dallin H. Oaks (October 2021) · Reference
  We, of course, affirm that the scriptures, ancient and modern, clearly teach the origin and need for a church directed by and with the authority of our Lord, Jesus Christ.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2021/10/18oaks?lang=eng&id=p15#p15

- **Always Retain a Remission of Your Sins** — David A. Bednar (April 2016) · Reference
  “Baptism [by] water … must be followed by baptism of the Spirit in order to be complete.” As the Savior taught Nicodemus, “Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.”
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2016/04/always-retain-a-remission-of-your-sins?lang=eng&id=p18#p18

- **Roots and Branches** — Quentin L. Cook (April 2014) · Reference
  The Savior was emphatic about the necessity of baptism.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2014/04/roots-and-branches?lang=eng&id=p13#p13

- **Followers of Christ** — Dallin H. Oaks (April 2013) · Alludes to
  Jesus taught that baptism was necessary to enter the kingdom of God (see John 3:5).
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2013/04/followers-of-christ?lang=eng&id=p11#p11

- **The Father and the Son** — Christoffel Golden Jr. (April 2013) · Reference
  It is true that the power or influence of the Holy Ghost may on occasion be felt, according to the will of the Lord, by any person irrespective of that person’s religious persuasion.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2013/04/the-father-and-the-son?lang=eng&id=p28#p28

- **The Joy of Redeeming the Dead** — Richard G. Scott (October 2012) · Reference
  The Lord’s revelation that through proper priesthood authority, baptism could be performed vicariously for the dead preserved the justice of His statement: “Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.” Vicarious baptism can mercifully provide this essential ordinance for all worthy deceased who did not receive it in mortality.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2012/10/the-joy-of-redeeming-the-dead?lang=eng&id=p4#p4

- **The Book of Mormon—a Book from God** — Tad R. Callister (October 2011) · Alludes to
  Again and again the Book of Mormon acts as a confirming, clarifying, unifying witness of the doctrines taught in the Bible so that there is only “one Lord, one faith, one baptism.” For example, some people are confused as to whether baptism is essential for salvation, even though the Savior declared to Nicodemus, “Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God” (John 3:5).
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2011/10/the-book-of-mormon-a-book-from-god?lang=eng&id=p15#p15

- **Go Ye Therefore** — Silvia H. Allred (October 2008) · Reference
  The Lord taught that “except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.” Baptism is, therefore, essential for our salvation.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2008/10/go-ye-therefore?lang=eng&id=p3#p3

- **That We May Always Have His Spirit to Be with Us** — David A. Bednar (April 2006) · Alludes to
  Baptism by immersion for the remission of sins “is the introductory ordinance of the gospel” of Jesus Christ and must be preceded by faith in the Savior and by sincere and complete repentance.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2006/04/that-we-may-always-have-his-spirit-to-be-with-us?lang=eng&id=p4#p4

- **Our Father’s Plan** — Christoffel Golden Jr. (October 2001) · Reference
  These indispensable resources include the ordinances and covenants of the gospel, in which the power of the Atonement is manifest.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2001/10/our-fathers-plan?lang=eng&id=p14#p14

- **The Redemption of the Dead and the Testimony of Jesus** — D. Todd Christofferson (October 2000) · Reference
  Jesus confirmed that “strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life.” Specifically, He said, “Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.” This means we must “repent, and be baptized every one … in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and … receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.”
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2000/10/the-redemption-of-the-dead-and-the-testimony-of-jesus?lang=eng&id=p23#p23

- **Have You Been Saved?** — Dallin H. Oaks (April 1998) · Quote
  > verily, I say unto thee,” Jesus taught, “except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God”
  Relying upon the totality of Bible teachings and upon clarifications received through modern revelation, we testify that being cleansed from sin through Christ’s Atonement is conditioned upon the individual sinner’s faith, which must be manifested by obedience to the Lord’s command to repent, be baptized, and receive the Holy Ghost (see Acts 2:37–38).
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1998/04/have-you-been-saved?lang=eng&id=p14#p14

- **Christians in Belief and Action** — Joseph B. Wirthlin (October 1996) · Reference
  Our faith in the Lord moves us to the third principle of the gospel, which is “baptism by immersion for the remission of sins” by one who has priesthood authority.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1996/10/christians-in-belief-and-action?lang=eng&id=p26#p26

- **The Spirit of Elijah** — Russell M. Nelson (October 1994) · Quote
  > by Jesus: “Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.”
  Basic to all Christian understanding is the timeless statement made by Jesus: “Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.”
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1994/10/the-spirit-of-elijah?lang=eng&id=p6#p6

- **Combatting Spiritual Drift—Our Global Pandemic** — Russell M. Nelson (October 1993) · Alludes to
  Our missionaries are now teaching the gospel throughout the world in sixty-nine languages.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1993/10/combatting-spiritual-drift-our-global-pandemic?lang=eng&id=p74#p74

- **The Royal Law** — Marion D. Hanks (April 1992) · Alludes to
  Jesus plainly taught that we have an indispensable personal part in qualifying for the fulfillment of our high eternal possibilities.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1992/04/the-royal-law?lang=eng&id=p13#p13

- **Redemption: The Harvest of Love** — Richard G. Scott (October 1990) · Alludes to
  One hundred and fifty years ago this week, the Lord revealed to His prophet Joseph Smith sublime doctrine concerning the sacred ordinance of baptism.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1990/10/redemption-the-harvest-of-love?lang=eng&id=p3#p3

- **“What Think Ye of Christ?”** — Dallin H. Oaks (October 1988) · Alludes to
  I testify that when the Savior suffered and died for all men, all men became subject unto him (see 2 Ne.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1988/10/what-think-ye-of-christ?lang=eng&id=p84#p84

- **What It Means to Be a Saint** — William Grant Bangerter (April 1987) · Alludes to
  Saints go beyond the required righteous living to enter into the covenants and receive the ordinances of the gospel.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1987/04/what-it-means-to-be-a-saint?lang=eng&id=p31#p31

- **Rejoice in This Great Era of Temple Building** — Gordon B. Hinckley (October 1985) · Alludes to
  I assume there is no Christian who does not acknowledge the necessity for and the importance of baptism “of water and of the Spirit.” None could legitimately deny this necessity in view of the statement given by the Master to Nicodemus: “Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.” (John 3:5.)
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1985/10/rejoice-in-this-great-era-of-temple-building?lang=eng&id=p28#p28

- **Let Us Go Up to the House of God** — L. Tom Perry (April 1982) · Alludes to
  The Lord has declared, “For behold, this life is the time for men to prepare to meet God.” (Alma 34:32.) In the Lord’s plan for the salvation of his children, he has made two points clear: first, Jesus Christ is the only name under heaven by which authority is given for man’s salvation (see Acts 4:11–12); and second, every man and woman must accept the gospel and receive its ordinances by authority, or they cannot be saved (see John 3:5).
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1982/04/let-us-go-up-to-the-house-of-god?lang=eng&id=p23#p23

- **“Except a Man Be Born Again”** — Marion G. Romney (October 1981) · Alludes to
  Jesus, still persisting in his efforts to get him to understand, continued: “Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.” (John 3:5.) Here we have the Savior saying that the kingdom of God can neither be seen nor entered except one be born again.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1981/10/except-a-man-be-born-again?lang=eng&id=p22#p22

- **Send Missionaries from Every Nation** — Yoshihiko Kikuchi (October 1979) · Alludes to
  The Lord said: “Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God” (John 3:5).
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1979/10/send-missionaries-from-every-nation?lang=eng&id=p14#p14

- **The Holy Ghost** — Marion G. Romney (April 1974) · Quote
  > verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.”
  “… Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.” (John 3:5.)
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1974/04/the-holy-ghost?lang=eng&id=p63#p63

- **The True Strength of the Church** — Gordon B. Hinckley (April 1973) · Alludes to
  It was ever thus.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1973/04/the-true-strength-of-the-church?lang=eng&id=p15#p15

- **The Continuing Power of the Holy Ghost** — Franklin D. Richards (April 1973) · Alludes to
  When Nicodemus, one of the rulers of the Jews, came to Jesus at night and asked him what he should do to be saved, he was told, “Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.” (John 3:5.)
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1973/04/the-continuing-power-of-the-holy-ghost?lang=eng&id=p10#p10

- **Entrance into the Kingdom of God** — Bernard P. Brockbank (October 1972) · Quote
  > verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God” (John 3:3); “Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit,
  Jesus said, “Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God” (John 3:3); “Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God” (John 3:5).
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1972/10/entrance-into-the-kingdom-of-god?lang=eng&id=p48#p48

- **Why The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints** — Marion G. Romney (October 1972) · Alludes to
  Every member of Christ’s church in the meridian of time received the gift of the Holy Ghost.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1972/10/why-the-church-of-jesus-christ-of-latter-day-saints?lang=eng&id=p28#p28

- **Our Witness to the World** — Hartman Rector, Jr. (April 1972) · Quote
  > Master say, ‘Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God’
  To our Catholic friends who believe in salvation by grace through the sacraments of the church, we say, “We understand your emphasis on the sacraments or the ordinances of the church.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1972/04/our-witness-to-the-world?lang=eng&id=p16#p16

About His Business

Patrick Kearon April 2026 Saturday Morning Session

I came to understand why everyone serves one another in a ward or branch: it affords us all the opportunity to pursue Christ and His virtues—such as charity, humility, meekness, forgiveness, and love—with people who may be very different to us.

Reference Verified
That All May Be Edified

Chad H Webb October 2025 Saturday Afternoon Session

As in all things, Jesus Christ is the perfect example.

Reference Verified
Receive His Gift

Patrick Kearon April 2025 Sunday Afternoon Session

Imagine you are hearing this for the first time!

Reference Verified
Eternal Truth

John C. Pingree Jr. October 2023 Sunday Afternoon Session

As part of that plan, He sent His Son, Jesus Christ, to help us.

Reference Verified
That They Might Know Thee

Jonathan S. Schmitt October 2022 Sunday Afternoon Session

Second, Jesus is the High Priest of Good Things to Come.

Reference Verified
Beloved Daughters

Bonnie H. Cordon October 2019 Women’s Session

As a disciple of Jesus Christ, I strive to become like Him.

Reference Verified
Look unto Jesus Christ

Kim B. Clark April 2019 General Priesthood Session

All through His mortal life, Jesus lived that promise.

Reference Verified
“I Have a Work for Thee”

John C. Pingree Jr. October 2017 Saturday Morning Session

Jesus Christ accepted, prepared for, and performed His preordained role as our Savior and Redeemer.

Alludes to High confidence
The Godhead and the Plan of Salvation

Dallin H. Oaks April 2017 Sunday Morning Session

The third member of the Godhead is the Holy Ghost, also referred to as the Holy Spirit, the Spirit of the Lord, and the Comforter.

Alludes to High confidence
The Father and the Son

Christoffel Golden Jr. April 2013 Sunday Afternoon Session

It is true that the power or influence of the Holy Ghost may on occasion be felt, according to the will of the Lord, by any person irrespective of that person’s religious persuasion.

Reference Verified
Your Wonderful Journey Home

Dieter F. Uchtdorf April 2013 General Young Women Meeting

And the third message: “Be of good cheer.”

Reference Verified
Beware of the Evil behind the Smiling Eyes

Neil L. Andersen April 2005 Priesthood Session

Let’s begin with what we know.

Reference Verified
Be Not Deceived

Dallin H. Oaks October 2004 Priesthood Session

How do we take the Holy Spirit for our guide?

Alludes to High confidence
A Time for Preparation

David B. Haight October 1991 Priesthood Session

Sounds difficult?

Alludes to High confidence
“Be of Good Cheer”

Neal A. Maxwell October 1982 Sunday Afternoon Session

As she heard her Baby cry, did she hear intimations of Jesus’ later weeping at the death of Lazarus or after blessing the Nephite children?

Alludes to High confidence
“O, Divine Redeemer”

Neal A. Maxwell October 1981 Saturday Morning Session

Did not this good and true Shepherd forego repose after the glorious but awful Atonement in order to establish His work among the lost sheep, disobedient in the days of Noah?

Alludes to High confidence
“What Is Truth?”

John H. Vandenberg April 1978 Sunday Morning Session

Through modern revelation the Book of Mormon was brought forth through the Prophet Joseph Smith.

Alludes to High confidence
Jesus Christ Is the Way

Brian J. Holmes April 2026 Saturday Afternoon Session

Our Savior invites us to walk with Him.

Reference Verified
The Aaronic Priesthood and the Sacrament

Dallin H. Oaks October 1998 Priesthood Session

We begin with the doctrine as taught by the Lord.

Alludes to High confidence
The Teachings of Jesus Christ

Dallin H. Oaks April 2023 Sunday Afternoon Session

verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.”

Quote Verified
The Need for a Church

Dallin H. Oaks October 2021 Saturday Morning Session

We, of course, affirm that the scriptures, ancient and modern, clearly teach the origin and need for a church directed by and with the authority of our Lord, Jesus Christ.

Reference Verified
Always Retain a Remission of Your Sins

David A. Bednar April 2016 Saturday Afternoon Session

“Baptism [by] water … must be followed by baptism of the Spirit in order to be complete.” As the Savior taught Nicodemus, “Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.”

Reference Verified
Roots and Branches

Quentin L. Cook April 2014 Saturday Afternoon Session

The Savior was emphatic about the necessity of baptism.

Reference Verified
Followers of Christ

Dallin H. Oaks April 2013 Sunday Afternoon Session

Jesus taught that baptism was necessary to enter the kingdom of God (see John 3:5).

Alludes to High confidence
The Father and the Son

Christoffel Golden Jr. April 2013 Sunday Afternoon Session

It is true that the power or influence of the Holy Ghost may on occasion be felt, according to the will of the Lord, by any person irrespective of that person’s religious persuasion.

Reference Verified
The Joy of Redeeming the Dead

Richard G. Scott October 2012 Sunday Afternoon Session

The Lord’s revelation that through proper priesthood authority, baptism could be performed vicariously for the dead preserved the justice of His statement: “Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.” Vicarious baptism can mercifully provide this essential ordinance for all worthy deceased who did not receive it in mortality.

Reference Verified
The Book of Mormon—a Book from God

Tad R. Callister October 2011 Sunday Morning Session

Again and again the Book of Mormon acts as a confirming, clarifying, unifying witness of the doctrines taught in the Bible so that there is only “one Lord, one faith, one baptism.” For example, some people are confused as to whether baptism is essential for salvation, even though the Savior declared to Nicodemus, “Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God” (John 3:5).

Alludes to High confidence
Go Ye Therefore

Silvia H. Allred October 2008 Saturday Morning Session

The Lord taught that “except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.” Baptism is, therefore, essential for our salvation.

Reference Verified
That We May Always Have His Spirit to Be with Us

David A. Bednar April 2006 Saturday Afternoon Session

Baptism by immersion for the remission of sins “is the introductory ordinance of the gospel” of Jesus Christ and must be preceded by faith in the Savior and by sincere and complete repentance.

Alludes to High confidence
Our Father’s Plan

Christoffel Golden Jr. October 2001 Saturday Afternoon Session

These indispensable resources include the ordinances and covenants of the gospel, in which the power of the Atonement is manifest.

Reference Verified
The Redemption of the Dead and the Testimony of Jesus

D. Todd Christofferson October 2000 Saturday Morning Session

Jesus confirmed that “strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life.” Specifically, He said, “Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.” This means we must “repent, and be baptized every one … in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and … receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.”

Reference Verified
Have You Been Saved?

Dallin H. Oaks April 1998 Sunday Morning Session

verily, I say unto thee,” Jesus taught, “except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God”

Quote High confidence
Christians in Belief and Action

Joseph B. Wirthlin October 1996 Sunday Afternoon Session

Our faith in the Lord moves us to the third principle of the gospel, which is “baptism by immersion for the remission of sins” by one who has priesthood authority.

Reference Verified
The Spirit of Elijah

Russell M. Nelson October 1994 Sunday Afternoon Session

by Jesus: “Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.”

Quote Verified
Combatting Spiritual Drift—Our Global Pandemic

Russell M. Nelson October 1993 General Relief Society Meeting

Our missionaries are now teaching the gospel throughout the world in sixty-nine languages.

Alludes to High confidence
The Royal Law

Marion D. Hanks April 1992 Saturday Morning Session

Jesus plainly taught that we have an indispensable personal part in qualifying for the fulfillment of our high eternal possibilities.

Alludes to High confidence
Redemption: The Harvest of Love

Richard G. Scott October 1990 Saturday Morning Session

One hundred and fifty years ago this week, the Lord revealed to His prophet Joseph Smith sublime doctrine concerning the sacred ordinance of baptism.

Alludes to High confidence
“What Think Ye of Christ?”

Dallin H. Oaks October 1988 Sunday Morning Session

I testify that when the Savior suffered and died for all men, all men became subject unto him (see 2 Ne.

Alludes to High confidence
What It Means to Be a Saint

William Grant Bangerter April 1987 Saturday Morning Session

Saints go beyond the required righteous living to enter into the covenants and receive the ordinances of the gospel.

Alludes to High confidence
Rejoice in This Great Era of Temple Building

Gordon B. Hinckley October 1985 Sunday Morning Session

I assume there is no Christian who does not acknowledge the necessity for and the importance of baptism “of water and of the Spirit.” None could legitimately deny this necessity in view of the statement given by the Master to Nicodemus: “Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.” (John 3:5.)

Alludes to High confidence
Let Us Go Up to the House of God

L. Tom Perry April 1982 Sunday Morning Session

The Lord has declared, “For behold, this life is the time for men to prepare to meet God.” (Alma 34:32.) In the Lord’s plan for the salvation of his children, he has made two points clear: first, Jesus Christ is the only name under heaven by which authority is given for man’s salvation (see Acts 4:11–12); and second, every man and woman must accept the gospel and receive its ordinances by authority, or they cannot be saved (see John 3:5).

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“Except a Man Be Born Again”

Marion G. Romney October 1981 Saturday Morning Session

Jesus, still persisting in his efforts to get him to understand, continued: “Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.” (John 3:5.) Here we have the Savior saying that the kingdom of God can neither be seen nor entered except one be born again.

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Send Missionaries from Every Nation

Yoshihiko Kikuchi October 1979 Saturday Afternoon Session

The Lord said: “Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God” (John 3:5).

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The Holy Ghost

Marion G. Romney April 1974 Sunday Morning Session

verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.”

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The True Strength of the Church

Gordon B. Hinckley April 1973 Saturday Morning Session

It was ever thus.

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The Continuing Power of the Holy Ghost

Franklin D. Richards April 1973 Sunday Afternoon Session

When Nicodemus, one of the rulers of the Jews, came to Jesus at night and asked him what he should do to be saved, he was told, “Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.” (John 3:5.)

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Entrance into the Kingdom of God

Bernard P. Brockbank October 1972 Friday Afternoon Session

verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God” (John 3:3); “Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit,

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Why The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Marion G. Romney October 1972 Saturday Morning Session

Every member of Christ’s church in the meridian of time received the gift of the Holy Ghost.

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Our Witness to the World

Hartman Rector, Jr. April 1972 Saturday Morning Session

Master say, ‘Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God’

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