A principle is a belief or a teaching. An ordinance is a rite or a ceremony. The first two principles of the gospel are faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and repentance.
Baptism is the first ordinance of the gospel.
We Must Be Baptized for the Remission of Our Sins click to enlarge When we place our faith in Jesus Christ, repent, and are baptized, our sins are forgiven through the atonement of Jesus Christ. Show Obedience Jesus Christ was without sin, yet he was baptized. Baptism is the gateway through which we enter the celestial kingdom. Discussion Discuss some of the reasons why we need to be baptized. There is only one correct mode of baptism.