Teaching Choral Concepts

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     Inspiration; a burning in your heart; a still, small voice; the Comforter; a witness; your constant companion. These are phrases and titles associated with the Holy Ghost. This book offers a generous treatment of this third member of the Godhead and demonstrates that whether you are alone or in a crowd of people-this Guiding Spirit is willing to be with you, to fill you with comfort and pure intelligence, and enlighten you with understanding. It shows how the Holy Ghost is our link here on earth to Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ, The Holy Ghost--The Third Member of the Godhead shows how revelation is our sixth sense. It cites prophetic references and gives scriptural accounts for the various topics it covers, including associated gifts and conditions such as "The Holy Spirit of Promise," "The Second Comforter," "The More Sure Word of Prophecy," and when a "Calling and Election" is made sure. 

This book explains how to teach by the Holy Ghost, or with the Spirit, and how to stay in tune with Him. It shows that the Holy Ghost gives us courage, so much so that the threats of men are of no consequence. It reminds us that what was available to Joseph Smith in the way of revelation is also available to us, as we become more ready to receive it. 

The Holy Ghost--The Third Member of the Godhead is clear and direct in its presentation, with a review at the end of each chapter, and a comprehensive bibliography. 

Table of Contents

Dedication, 11

Introduction, 13

1. The Gift of the Holy Ghost, 17
The Most Precious Gift--"A Treasury", 19
Born Again, 20
The Baptism of Fire, 23
In the Form of a Dove, 26
Do the Unbaptized Ever Feel the Holy Ghost?, 28
The Realization of Companionship-Sudden or Gradual, 30
WIll He Literally Be Our Constant Companion?, 32
Conclusion, 34

2. The Third Member of the Godhead, 35
How Can a Spirit Be a Member of the Godhead?, 36
Was the Holy Ghost Ever a Mortal Man?, 36
The Mission of the Holy Ghost, 40
The Comforter, 41
When Did the Holy Ghost Start His Ministry?, 42
The Day of Pentecost, 44
The Holy Ghost in Book of Mormon Times, 46
The Holy Ghost's Mission Is also to Spirits in the Spirit World, 48
The Holy Ghost Administers to the Inhabitants of the Telestial Kingdom, 48
Conclusion, 49

3. The Spirit of the Lord (Light Of Christ), How it Differs from the Holy Ghost, 51
The Light of Christ, 52
The Spirit of Christ (Light of Christ) Is Not a Personage, 53
Omnipresence, Omnipotence, and Omniscience Exists through the Light of Christ, 55
The Light of Christ Is Subject to He Who Is Ordained of God, 56
The Spirit of the Lord (Light of Christ) Is Given to Every Man, 56
Withdrawal of the Spirit of the Lord Brings Calamities, 58
The Spirit of the Lord Is Also a Source of Revelation, 61
Investigators Are Led by the Spirit of the Lord, 62
What Is the Difference between the Spirit of the Lord and the Holy Ghost?, 64
The Light of Christ Inspires the Great Leaders, Inventors, Scientists, Artists, and Composers of
the World, 65
The Spirit of the Lord Has a Tangible Effect on Man, 67
The Holy Ghost Works through the Light of Christ, 69
Seek and Utilize the Spiritual Power of the Light of Christ, 70
Conclusion, 71

4. Revelation--The Sixth Sense, 73
Revelation Is Received through our Sixth Sense, 75
The Promptings of Satan also Are Received through the Sixth Sense, 77
Personal Revelation, 78
Divine Inspiration, 80
A Burning of the Bosom, 81
The Still Small Voice, 82
Visions, 85
Dreams, 91
Angels Are also Used as a Source of Revelation, 93
Patriarchal Blessings-Paragraphs from the Book of Your Possibilities, 93
When Is a Prophet Not Speaking as a Prophet?, 97
Conclusion, 99

5. Spiritual Gifts, 103
Diversities of Gifts, 104
The Greatest Gifts Are Unobserved by the World, 105
Seek Spiritual Gifts--If We Ask Not We Receive Not, 106
The Gift of Healing, 107
The Gift of Tongues, 108
Teach Ye by the Holy Ghost, 111
The Greatest Gift--The Power of a Testimony (Knowledge by Revelation), 111
Conclusion, 114

6. The Holy Spirit of Promise, 117
The Holy Spirit Both Seals and Unseals (A cursing, the heaviest of all), 119
Justification, 120
To Always Have His Spirit to Be with Us-The Sacrament, 121
Sanctification, 123
Temple Worship, 124
Calling and Election Made Sure, 126
The Sin against the Holy Ghost-The Antithesis of Sanctification, 127
Conclusion, 129

7. Staying in Tune with the Holy Ghost, 133
When Does He Cease to Strive with Us?, 134
Negative Character Traits and Behavior, 135
Cleanliness and Respect for Our Bodies, 136
Prosperity, 136
Holding Mastery over Our Feelings-Avoid the Use of Profanity, 137
Lying-The "Little White Ones", 138
Backbiting and Gossiping-The Unbridled Tongue, 139
Recreation and Amusements, 141
Finding Fault with the Lord's Anointed, 142
When the Lord Withdraws His Spirit, 142
Apostasy, 146
Conclusion, 147

Endnotes, 151
Bibliography, 167
Index, 171
About the Author, 175

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