Two instances in the New Testament record God, the Father, introducing and testifying of Jesus Christ, His Son.
Jesus baptism-Matthew 3:13-17, 42-46; Luke 3:21, 22, 28 Here we are introduced to all three distinct and separate personages of the Godhead. Jesus is i His mortal state. The Holy Ghost descends from heaven. The voice of the Father is heard telling that Jesus is His Son.
Jesus' transfiguration-Matthew17:1-9; Mark 9:2-10; Luke 9:28-36 At the transfiguration the voice of God was again heard introducing Jesus and telling the apostles to listen to Jesus teachings.
In the book of Mormon, Jesus went among the people to teach His gospel. 3 Nephi 11:1-7 As before, the voice of God the Father testified of Jesus and commanded the people to listen to the teachings of the Savior.
In the latter days, the young Joseph Smith was visited by the Father and the Son. Joseph Smith History 1:13-17 As in the instances above the Father instructed Joseph to listen to Jesus, Son of the Father.
My testimony stands on these accounts. I testify that the Father and Jesus, the Son are two separate and distinct beings with tangible bodies of flesh and bone. The Holy Ghost is also distinct from the Father and the Son as his own personage, although He is spirit only. They are one in purpose but separate individuals. Their purpose is to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of mankind--to save as many as will hear and act upon the word, accept the atoning sacrifice of Jesus, and live the will of the Father through His grace into Kingdom of Heaven.
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