The Atonement
Q: How can I use the words of living prophets and apostles to strengthen my faith in the Atonement of Jesus Christ?
Scriptures:
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(All prophets testify of Jesus Christ)
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(Apostles are special witnesses of Jesus Christ)
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(Joseph Smith’s testimony of Jesus Christ)
What is an Apostle?
The calling of an Apostle is
to be a special witness of the name of Jesus Christ in all the world,
particularly of His divinity and of His bodily resurrection from the
dead
(Acts 1:22; D&C 107:23).
Twelve men with this high calling constitute an administrative council in the work of the ministry.
(Acts 1:22; D&C 107:23).
Twelve men with this high calling constitute an administrative council in the work of the ministry.
~Bible Dictionary
The Living Christ
We solemnly testify that His life, which is central to all human
history, neither began in Bethlehem nor concluded on Calvary. He was the
Firstborn of the Father, the Only Begotten Son in the flesh, the
Redeemer of the world.
He rose from the grave to “become the firstfruits of them that slept” (
1 Corinthians 15:20
). As Risen Lord, He visited among those He had loved in life.
We declare in words of solemnity that His priesthood and His Church have been restored upon the earth—“built upon the foundation of . . . apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone” ( Ephesians 2:20 ).
We testify that He will someday return to earth. “And the glory of
the Lord shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together” (
Isaiah 40:5
).
We bear testimony, as His duly ordained Apostles—that Jesus is the
Living Christ, the immortal Son of God. He is the great King Immanuel,
who stands today on the right hand of His Father. He is the light, the
life, and the hope of the world. His way is the path that leads to
happiness in this life and eternal life in the world to come.
Q: How can the Book of Mormon help me strengthen my faith in the Atonement of Jesus Christ?
What is the Book of Mormon?
Introduction video (Holland)
Jesus Christ Atonement
Q: What can the scriptures teach me about the Atonement of Jesus Christ?
Scriptures:
- 2 Nephi 25:20, (Alma 33:19-22, Hel. 8:14–15)
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(Serpent on the staff represents Jesus)
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(Abraham offering his son Isaac as a sacrifice is a similitude of the sacrifice of the Son of God)
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(Law of Moses is typifying of Saviour's sacrifice)
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(All prophets testify of Jesus Christ)
- Types of Christ
- Abel brought of the firstlings of his flock: Gen. 4:4 .
- ( Moses 5:20 . )
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lamb shall be without blemish, a male: Ex. 12:5 .
- ( 1 Pet. 1:19 . )
- goat shall bear upon him all their iniquities: Lev. 16:22 .
Q: How can comparisons help me to learn about the Atonement?
____ is like ____
Repentance is like ______.
Service is like _______.
Forgiveness is like ______.
Redemption is like ______.
Resurrection is like ______.
Obedience is like _______.
Scriptures
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Isaiah 1:18
- (Isaiah refers to snow and wool to teach about repentance)
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Matthew 11:28–30
- (The Savior compares the help He gives us to a yoke)
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Luke 15:11–32
- (Parable of the prodigal son - forgiveness)
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2 Nephi 1:15
- (Lehi compares redemption to being encircled in the arms of God’s love)
Sin
Help
Forgiveness
Redemption
Special Witnesses
[8] Elder Hales - obedience, service
[5] Elder Perry - service, Christianity
The Atonement
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