In the scriptures, the Light of Christ is sometimes called the Spirit of the Lord, the Spirit of God, the Spirit of Christ, or the Light of Life. This power is an influence for good in the lives of all people (see John 1:9 Doctrine and Covenants 93:2). The Light of Christ “proceedeth forth from the presence of God to fill the immensity of space.” It is “the light which is in all things, which giveth life to all things, which is the law by which all things are governed” ( Doctrine and Covenants 88:12–13 see also Doctrine and Covenants 88:6–11).

One manifestation of the Light of Christ is what we call a conscience.

The Light of Christ influences people for good and prepares them to receive the Holy Ghost. The Light of Christ is the divine energy, power, or influence that proceeds from God through Christ and gives life and light to all things. If you are unfamiliar with this section of the website, I would suggest taking some time to look it over as it contains a vast compilation of resources on specific topics, like the “Light of Christ” and the “Holy Ghost”. The Light of Christ is explained exceptionally well on the Church’s website in the ‘ Gospel Topics‘ section. You are correct, the Light of Christ and the Holy Ghost are different from one another, yet both serve to draw us closer to God. What is the difference between the Light of Christ, and the Holy Ghost?

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