This offer to possess a physical body was also extended to Jesus , who was chosen, according to Mormonism , to become the savior of the world. Sin Part of the probation spoken of by McConkie is the demonstration of sin. After sin is acknowledged as a reality in one's life, Mormon theology explains the next step toward eternal progression, is the need for repentance of sin. They claim that repentance can either be done while in this mortal probationary state or after death . It is the door of the Church of Christ, we cannot get in there in any other way.
Baptism means immersion in water, and is to be administered by one having authority.
Baptism without divine authority is not valid. Thus, mankind came into the world to first obtain a body, second to learn of sin, third to repent, and fourth to be baptized into the only true church by one having the proper authority. It is not only important to become a member of the only true church, but also to retain membership in it. After repentance, baptism and joining the Mormon Church it is categorically imperative that membership in that church be maintained. The next goal is admittance into the Mormon Temple.