Notquitewetyet

"Baptism in the molten sea" I guess that's referring to the earth celestialized, as a great Urim and Thummim? Is a copy of the original version online? I know I've always seen anti-Mormon works quote it.

I hate to post another thread in addition to the one on prayer requests,(btw I hope everything goes well for all of you, know that I'll try and remember you all in my thoughts) but this isn't really related. So, I'm getting baptized this Saturday. Yep, I can't believe it. Just about every hour or so some new fear or thought pops into my head about how to tell my family, how to deal with the stress, tithing, etc. But then I just try to put it in perspective. It's actually funny. I had the baptismal interview on Monday, and all that day before, a strange thought had been occurring to me, that I'd just get baptized and then leave, that I wouldn't be able to stay in the church because of all the pressure. The missionary who interviewed me, met me and we chatted and then right before the interview, he looked me dead in the eye and said, "I feel impressed to tell you, that if you read the Book of Mormon, and study it every day, you will never fall away from this church." I had never met the guy or spoken more than three words to him. I just knew that the spirit was using him to ameliorate the situation. All my friends at Institute today were like, "We're making you a cake" and I just felt so comforted. But, any tips on the experience? I'm still nervous, as I've not thought much until now about how I am going to be making covenants with Heavenly Father through this ordinance, I've thought of it more as just membership. It's all kinda overwhelming. Also, I'm afraid I'm going to accidently let go or something and screw up the baptism. And, oh my, my family. Since I'm going to become Mormon, I guess I won't be able to cuss, but boy, I really am scared shipless thinking about that aspect.

Hi. I've posted some on MADB, and the best way to explain who I am is a college student who has been investigating the church for about a year, but who hasn't joined. Why, you may ask? Mostly family and fear of rejection. Most of the people I've met in the church have been very kind to me, and I just want to let people here know that I do know that Joseph Smith is a prophet of God, and the revelations and translations which came forth through him were by the power of God. But yeah, I still have issues. So, in closing, I think the thing is, I know that the Light of Christ enlightens all men, inside and outside the church. I know that members who are baptized and confirmed have the gift of the HG. But I know that there are moments in my life and in the lives of others, before I found out about this church, that had to be the work of a loving God through the Holy Ghost. So, how do you all feel? Did any of you who converted ever find this a little rough? (especially if you're Catholic or are of another church that confirms people)? Do you think that non-members can have experiences with the HG? Perhaps this in the wrong forum~