Study Journal #5

Date: Sept. 16, 2008

Principles and Doctrines: The Light of Christ is a power for good in the lives of all people.
The Light of Christ "fosters everything that is good". This is Gods gift to all human kind to know the difference between good and evil. The Light of Christ has many names, including: The Spirit of Christ or the Spirit of God. It giveth light to every man that cometh into the world. This power is a prerequisite to receiving the Gift of the Holy Ghost.

Supporting Scriptures:

Moroni 7:16-19-This Light of Christ is given to all men that we may know good from evil. It's is also a way we can become true children of Christ

D&C 88:11-13-Light of Christ can give us inspiration and show us understanding concerning spiritual things.

Inspirational Writings:

The Light of Christ can inhabit everyman. As missionaries, we can use this as a tool to unlock the investigator's personal righteousness, and prepare them to start the conversion process. Also, we can use the Light of Christ, in accordance with the Gift of the Holy Ghost, to be a shining, public example of what a missionary is, a representative of God, the Savior, and the Holy Ghost.