Third Hour Posted December 23, 2016 Report Posted December 23, 2016 I'm so glad that we can join with other Christians who believe in Christ as we celebrate Christmas. I heard a member of the Church quip that she hopes to not hear anything about Joseph Smith this month to allow us to focus on the love of Jesus Christ we share with so many of our neighbors. But she doesn't understand. The restored Gospel made Jesus Christ accessible to mankind again. It is the only reason I have a Christmas worth celebrating. The Atonement in Our Lives The pinnacle of Christ's ministry was His atonement. To understand how the restored Gospel helps us find Christ, we must understand what the atonement is and how we connect to it. The atonement of Christ allows humankind to live happy, fulfilling, and productive lives here and into eternity. Old Testament prophets, Christ Himself, and His apostles, all taught that the atonement should work for us three different ways. Unconditional forgiveness from Adam’s sin. This allows us to be “agents unto ourselves.” Forgiveness for our personal sins.... View the full article Vort 1 Quote
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