See also Gift; Gifts of the Spirit; God, Godhead; Holy Ghost

It is the right of every worthy baptized member of the Church to have the constant influence of the Holy Ghost. Following a person’s baptism into the true Church of Jesus Christ, he receives the gift of the Holy Ghost by the laying on of hands from one who has the proper authority (Acts 8: 12-25; Moro. 2: 1-3; D&C 39: 23). Receiving the gift of the Holy Ghost is often spoken of as a baptism by fire (Matt. 3: 11; D&C 19: 31).

Men are commanded to repent, be baptized, and receive the gift of the Holy Ghost, Acts 2: 38. Peter and John conferred the gift of the Holy Ghost by the laying on of hands, Acts 8: 14-22. The Holy Ghost is given by the laying on of hands, Acts 19: 2-6. The remission of sins comes by fire and by the Holy Ghost, 2 Ne. 31: 17. We believe in the laying on of hands for the gift of the Holy Ghost, A of F 1: 4.