Moroni 6

Now I want to talk about baptism. Men were not baptized unless they demonstrated that they were worthy of it. They had to come to the baptism with broken hearts and repentant spirits, testify that they had truly repented of all their sins, assume the name of Jesus Christ, and express a determination to serve him for the rest of their lives.

When they received their baptism they were cleansed by the power of the Holy Ghost, and made the members of the Church of Christ. Their names were recorded so that they could be remembered and nourished by the word of God, to keep them on the right path, to keep them ever mindful of prayer, and in reliance on Jesus Christ, the author and arbiter of their faith. The church members met together frequently to fast and pray, and to speak with each other about the welfare of their souls. They met frequently to receive the sacrament of bread and wine in remembrance of their Lord Jesus Christ.

The church strictly observed the rules against sinfulness. Whoever was found to be sinful before the testimony of three witnesses, and didn’t repent, was removed from the membership list and not counted among the people of Jesus Christ. But as often as they repented and truly asked for forgiveness, they were forgiven.

The church meetings were conducted in accordance with the workings of the Spirit, and by the power of the Holy Ghost. For it was the Holy Ghost who led them to preach, to admonish, to pray, to appeal, and to sing.