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“It takes a Zion people to make a Zion Society,
and we must prepare for that.

We don't need changed programs now
as much as we need changed people.”

Pres. Ezra Taft Benson April 5, 1986,
in “Cleansing The Inner Vessel”

**A partial list of synonyms for the “mighty change of heart”:**
Baptism of Fire	Coming Unto Christ
Baptism of the Holy Ghost	Entering into the Strait and Narrow Path
Baptism of Spirit	Gift of the Holy Ghost
Becoming as a Little Child	Having Clean Hands and a Pure Heart
Becoming a Son or Daughter of God	Mighty Change of Heart
Becoming Clean	Receiving the Holy Ghost
Becoming Converted	Regeneration
Becoming Righteous	Remission of Sins
Born Again	Sanctification
Born of the Spirit	Spiritual Healing

Hal Wilcox — Author I
G. Randall Klimt — Author II

Foothill Publishing
Prairie Village, KS

Hal Wilcox (801) 825-4222
G. Randall Klimt (913) 677-0976

All Rights reserved.
No part of this book may be reproduced in any form or by any means whatsoever without the prior written consent of the Publisher except for small excerpts used in reviews.

First Printing - January, 1993
Second Printing - March, 1993
Third Printing - June, 1993
Fourth Printing - October 1993
Fifth Printing - January, 1994
Sixth Printing - May, 1994
Seventh Printing - May, 1996
Eighth Printing - January, 1998

Published and distributed by Foothill Publishing
Prairie Village, KS 66208

Printed in the United States of America

ISBN # 1-56901-028-5

Experiencing the mighty change of heart, which is the same as the baptism of fire and the Holy Ghost, is such an essential fundamental of the gospel that the Prophet Joseph expressed its importance this way:

You might as well baptize a bag of sand as a man, if not done in view of the remission of sins and getting of the Holy Ghost. Baptism by water is but half a baptism. and is good for nothing without the other half--that is. the baptism of the Holy Ghost. TPJS, pg. 314.

The baptism of water. without the baptism of fire and the Holy Ghost attending it. is of no use; they are necessarily and inseparably connected. TPJS, pg. 360.

This book examines many of the scriptures and prophetic teachings about the mighty change experience; explains the few simple laws pertaining to receiving it; explains the many effects of the change; decodes the scriptures by identifying many of the different scriptural synonyms; provides some historical and contemporary accounts of this sacred experience; and demonstrates precisely why the mighty change and the attendant remission of sins is required to perfect each Saint, attain the celestial kingdom, and redeem Zion.

“... except for the scriptures, this is the best book I have read since joining the Church 26 years ago!" Robert Sandberg, Nine Mile Falls, WA

"I have rarely seen people respond like this to a book. People will buy one and within a week or two they're back for five or ten more.'' Mark Taylor, Trax Audio & Books, Salt Lake City, UT

"I became acquainted with "Experiencing The Mighty Change" after a ruptured aneurysm nearly ended my mortal existence. Through the power of a priesthood blessing, my life was spared. There is nothing quite like being the recipient of such a miracle to make you aware of the fragility of life, and the importance of coming to Christ - NOW. This book came to me at that time when I both needed it and was ready for it's message. What a tremendous help it has been in teaching me how to prepare for the baptism by fire, the gift of the Holy Spirit, and the very real possibility of making my calling and election sure in this life. I thank the authors with all my heart. I consider this book my second miracle." Ruth Di Francesco, Salt Lake City, UT

"I've found this book to be one of the most thought provoking books I have read. It made me take inventory of myself and do some very serious thinking as to my standing and position with the Lord." Mel Fish, M.S., West Valley City, Utah

An astonishing find in this modest little book. In fact, when you are ready for it, this just may be one of the most valuable books you will ever read.

Virtually every chapter contains remarkable insights. The best "How To" book on coming to Christ I have ever read. This is truly meat, not milk.

Unquestionably one of the ten most valuable books, other than the scriptures, that I have read since I joined the LDS Church in 1961. I wholeheartedly recommend it to every committed Christian.

Foothill Publishing

DEDICATION

To Glendon and Bobette Johnson whose
Christ-like example made this possible.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

The authors and the Publisher express their gratitude to the following for permission to use selected materials.

To Bookcraft, Inc., Salt Lake City, Utah for permission to use material from Mormon Doctrine, 2nd. Ed., Bruce R. McConkie, Bookcraft, 1966.

To Carole Jeanne Ehlers, Vicki J. Robinson, and Hawkes Publishing Co., Salt Lake City, Utah for permission to use short excerpts from Opening The Windows of Heaven, by Ehlers & Robinson, Hawkes Publishing Co., 1987.