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A woman is baptized in Thailand. Image courtesy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
October 24, 2023
KnoWhy #696; 1 Timothy 3:8–9
What Is the Mystery of Faith?
The baptistry of the Hamilton, New Zealand Temple. Baptisms for the dead are performed by proxy in temples all over the world. Image courtesy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
September 5, 2023
KnoWhy #687; 1 Corinthians 15:29
Why Are People Baptized for the Dead?
The Baptism of the Christ with Dove by Daniel Bonnell. Image via Fine Art America.
January 24, 2023
KnoWhy #655; Mark 1:11; cf. Matthew 3:17; Luke 3:22
Why Was Jesus Proclaimed the Son of God at His Baptism?
Portrait of Martin Harris colorized by Bryce M. Haymond. Martin Harris's baptism certificate courtesy of Trace Mayer.
June 3, 2021
KnoWhy 607; Doctrine and Covenants 5:26
Why Did Martin Harris Come Back to the Church?
Still Image from “Nephi Teaches the Doctrine of Christ” via Gospel Media Library
March 3, 2020
KnoWhy #552; 2 Nephi 32:4-6
How Does the Doctrine of Christ Relate to the Ancient Temple?
Still Image from “The Baptism of Jesus” via LDS Media Library
February 7, 2019
KnoWhy #501; Mosiah 27:25
What Does It Mean to Be “Born Again?”
Image by Book of Mormon Central
May 31, 2017
KnoWhy #320; Mosiah 18:8-10
Why Did the Nephites Practice Baptism?
Alma Baptizing at the Waters of Mormon Sketch by Arnold Friberg
April 21, 2017
KnoWhy #303; Mosiah 18:25
Why is the Sabbath Day Needed?
Christ and the Nephites by John Zamudio
March 3, 2017
KnoWhy #282; 3 Nephi 11:24
Why Did the Lord Quote the Book of Mormon When Reestablishing the Church?
John the Baptist Baptizing Jesus by Harry Anderson
February 24, 2017
KnoWhy #279; 3 Nephi 11:24–25
Why Did Joseph and Oliver Seek Authority to Baptize?
Baptism of Paul via lds.org
February 17, 2017
KnoWhy #276; 3 Nephi 27:20
Where Does the Book of Mormon Declare the First Principles and Ordinances of the Gospel?
Newborn Sleeping via LDS Media Library
December 15, 2016
KnoWhy #253; Moroni 8:12
Why Did Moroni Include Mormon’s Condemnation of Infant Baptism?
Las aguas de mormon by Jorge Cocco
September 27, 2016
KnoWhy #196; 3 Nephi 7:23-24
How Was Nephi, Son of Nephi, Similar to John the Baptist?
Alma’s people were forced to endure persecution and wandering in the wilderness before being freed, but their burdens were made light by the Lord. Image by Minerva Teichert
May 18, 2016
KnoWhy #102; Mosiah 24:15
How Does the Lord Make our Burdens Light?
Alma Baptizes in the Waters of Mormon by Arnold Friberg
May 11, 2016
KnoWhy #97; Mosiah 18:10
At Baptism, What Do We Covenant to Do?
John the Baptist Baptizing Jesus by Greg K. Olsen
March 22, 2016
KnoWhy #59; 2 Nephi 31:6–7
What is the Purpose of Baptism in the Book of Mormon?
O Jerusalem by Greg Olsen
March 21, 2016
KnoWhy #58; 2 Nephi 31:21
What is the Doctrine of Christ?
Gutenberg Bible
January 20, 2016
KnoWhy #15; 1 Nephi 13:26
Were Plain and Precious Doctrines Lost?