Moroni explained -
"...they were not baptized save they brought forth fruit meet that they were worthy of it.
2 Neither did they receive any unto baptism save they came forth with a broken heart and a contrite spirit, and witnessed unto the church that they truly repented of all their sins.
3 And none were received unto baptism save they took upon them the name of Christ, having a determination to serve him to the end.
4 And after they had been received unto baptism, and were wrought upon and cleansed by the power of the Holy Ghost..." (Moroni 6:1–4)
These principles and ordinances teach -
Justification - "for the remission of sins" (Doctrine and Covenants 13:1)
"To be pardoned from punishment for sin and declared guiltless. A person is justified by the Savior’s grace through faith in Him. This faith is shown by repentance and obedience to the laws and ordinances of the gospel. Jesus Christ’s Atonement enables mankind to repent and be justified or pardoned from punishment they otherwise would receive."
Sanctification - "wrought upon and cleansed by the power of the Holy Ghost..."
"The process of becoming free from sin, pure, clean, and holy through the Atonement of Jesus Christ."
And I would add, free from stain and effect of sin.
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