Article IV Baptism Mormons baptize by immersion and so do many Christian churches so LDS use that similarity to try to proselyte non-LDS. But the only real similarity is immersion in water to baptize. The fourth LDS Article of Faith says, “We believe that the first principles and ordinances of the Gospel are: first, faith in the Lord Jesus Christ; second, repentance, third, baptism by immersion for the remission of sins.” Biblical Christians obey Christ’s command to baptize

Article IV, Baptism Our last blog showed that LDS leaders teach that “baptism is essential to salvation.” In his book, The Articles of Faith (A. of F.), LDS Apostle James Talmage said on p.128, “Baptism is required of all who have attained to the years of accountability; none are exempt.” But at least one was exempt according to LDS records! Joseph Smith, the founder and first Prophet of the LDS Church claimed he had a vision on January 21, 1836 in the Kirtland, OH temple.