_3. Preparations for His Reception_
ACTS 2:38; II NEPHI 31:12.--Faith, repentance, and baptism of water are
required.
ACTS 19:1-6.--The baptism of water must be authorized.
ACTS 10:44-48.--The Holy Ghost falls on Cornelius and his company
before they were baptized. This, the only exception to the general
rule, was to show to Peter that the gospel was for the Gentiles, as
well as for the Jews.
_4. Manner of Bestowing_
ACTS 8:17.--The apostles bestow the Holy Ghost by the laying on of
hands.
ACTS 19:6; II TIMOTHY 1:6.--Paul bestows the Holy Ghost by laying on of
hands. Undoubtedly, Jesus did not depart from the general law governing
the bestowal of the Holy Ghost, for
LUKE 24:50.--Prior to His final departure He "lifted up his hands and
blessed" the twelve; also