The Role of the Holy Ghost in Conversion

Use the following resources to learn more about the central role of the Holy Ghost in conversion and how to recognize and follow promptings from the Holy Ghost to help investigators accept the invitation to be baptized.

Study Questions and Resources:

• How can I rely on and recognize the promptings of the Holy Ghost?

  • D&C 8:2–3

  • “The Power and Authority of Your Calling” (PMG, 4–5)

  • “Learning by the Holy Ghost” (PMG, 18)

  • “Learn to Recognize the Promptings of the Spirit” (PMG, 96–97)

  • “Relying on the Spirit” (PMG, 97–98)

  • “Listen” (PMG, 185, first 3 paragraphs)

  • “Activity: Personal or Companion Study” (PMG, 96–97)

• How can I qualify for the companionship of the Holy Ghost?

  • Alma 17:2–3

  • D&C 4:5–7

  • D&C 84:85; 100:5–8

  • “Pray with Faith” (PMG, 93–95)

  • Mosiah 2:36

  • D&C 121:34–46

  • “Ideas for Study and Application, Personal Study”(PMG, 100, third bullet). “Look through your journal …”

• What is the role of the Holy Ghost in conversion?

  • D&C 42:11–17; 50:13–22

  • “Follow the Spirit” red box (PMG, 176)

  • 2 Nephi 33:1–2

  • Alma 11–12

  • John 14:26–27

• What must an investigator feel in order to receive conversion?

  • Alma 32:26–37

  • “The Power of the Spirit in Conversion” (PMG, 92–93)

  • “Conversion” (Bible Dictionary, 650)