I PETER 4:6.—What He preached was the gospel. As these spirits, as well as all who are in the spirit world, cannot receive water baptism, it will have to be performed vicariously on the earth for those who repent. I COR. 15:29.—Paul refers to baptism for the dead.
DOC. & COV. 127:6-10; Sec. 128.—Joseph Smith explains the doctrine of baptism for the dead.
Note:—Farrar, in his "Early Days of Christianity," Chaps. VII and VIII, makes some interesting comments on these passages, upholding the view taken by the Latter-day Saints on the subject of salvation for the dead.
LUKE 23:42, 43.—The thief on the cross went with Jesus to Paradise—the spirit world.
JOHN 20:17.—The thief did not go to the Father, or to heaven, for Jesus declared to Mary three days later that He Himself had not been there.
THE SACRAMENT OF THE LORD'S SUPPER.
LUKE 22:7-20.—It was instituted by the Lord.
ACTS 20:7.—And practiced by His disciples.
I COR. 11:23-34.—It should be partaken of worthily, and in remembrance of the Lord Jesus Christ.
DOC. & COV. 27:2-4.—The Saints are commanded not to use wine or strong drinks in partaking of the sacrament.