Post # 178 – Preach My Gospel -- Lesson #3 -- The Gospel of Jesus Christ

Dear Family and Friends

How are you all doing on this beautiful warm winter day?? I am doing well. Can you believe it is March already? I was thinking that we had one more week in February☹ but February is done and over with! Seriously though I honestly thought I was going into the week that we just finished. I am in sad shape I guess😊 March just kind of slipped in on me!

 

Did you hear those noises just now? Oh, you did! well, that was me. I was just shaking out all of the cobwebs so I can try to get it together to begin this first week of March😊 

I know that none of you ever have these problems now do you??? 😊I am excited for March because this year St. Patrick’s Day falls on a weekday so we can have a leprechaun hunt😊

Today’s lesson that I would like to share with each one of you comes directly from the Preach My Gospel book😊 This is the 3^rd lesson in this series of lessons usually given by the full-time missionaries. 

The topic of this lesson is The Gospel of Jesus Christ. This is such a great lesson and it is so full of important information. Information that I think we all can use😊😊

I will be sharing a lot of it just as it was written by the inspired writers that were chosen by the Lord and I cannot share this lesson using my own words because my own words probably are not as good or as effective😊 Forgive me, but I also underline when I read, so you have my underlining as well. I hope it is as helpful for each of you as it is for me😊

The Divine Mission of Jesus Christ

God sent His Beloved Son, Jesus Christ, into the world so that all of God’s children would have the possibility of experiencing joy and peace in this world and everlasting life in the world to come with their families.

What did you think of as you read the above sentence? Our Heavenly Father loved each one of us so much to sacrifice His Only Begotten Son. 

I can not even begin to imagine willingly giving up my child, no matter what their age. And then to allow His child to suffer in such a way and not lift a hand to help Him when I could do so, thus allowing His Son to complete His purpose alone.

Additionally, through Jesus Christ all God’s children will live again when their bodies and spirits are reunited in the Resurrection (see Doctrine and Covenants 76:40–42).

Doctrine and Covenants 76:40–42                       Doctrine and Covenants

40 And this is the gospel, the glad tidings, which the voice out of the heavens bore record unto us—

41 That he came into the world, even Jesus, to be crucified for the world, and to bear the sins of the world, and to sanctify the world, and to cleanse it from all unrighteousness;

42 That through him all might be saved whom the Father had put into his power and made by him;

All of us will live again and that is when our bodies and our spirits are reunited, never to be apart again😊 the way I taught this to my primary students was with a glove and my hand. put the glove on your hand. Now,if you think about when Jesus Christ died. then you remove the glove, which is put in the tomb. 

After three days Christ rose from the dead, His spirit came back to His body -- Put the glove back on your hand, never to be separated again. 

The glove being the body and the hand being the spirit. Without the Spirit the body withers and dies. 

When you die your body is buried and your spirit goes to spirit paradise or spirit prison until the resurrection when they will be reunited for the last time.

As the result of Adam and Eve’s transgression, death is experienced by all people. And because all people have made mistakes and sinned, they are unable to return to live with God because “no unclean thing can dwell” in His presence (1 Nephi 10:21).

1 Nephi 10:21                       Book of Mormon

21 Wherefore, if ye have sought to do wickedly in the days of your probation, then ye are found unclean before the judgment-seat of God; and no unclean thing can dwell with God; wherefore, ye must be cast off forever.

However, through the Savior’s grace and mercy we will live again as resurrected beings and can be clean from sin so that we can live in our Heavenly Father’s presence. 

Becoming clean from sin is being healed spiritually (see 3 Nephi 9:13; 18:32).

3 Nephi 9:13                        Book of Mormon

13 O all ye that are spared because ye were more righteous than they, will ye not now return unto me, and repent of your sins, and be converted, that I may heal you?

3 Nephi 18:32                       Book of Mormon

32 Nevertheless, ye shall not cast him out of your synagogues, or your places of worship, for unto such shall ye continue to minister; for ye know not but what they will return and repent, and come unto me with full purpose of heart, and I shall heal them; and ye shall be the means of bringing salvation unto them.

Because of the Savior’s sacrifice, known as the Atonement of Christ,

all people will be brought back into the presence of the Lord to be judged according to their works and their desires 

(see 2 Nephi 9:10–16; Helaman 14:15–18; 3 Nephi 27:14–22; Doctrine and Covenants 137:9) and will be raised from the dead. 

We will be judged according to the laws of justice and mercy. 

This teaches us that each one of us will return to the presence of the Lord where we will be judged for our thoughts and our actions and our desires that we had while on the earth. We will be judged according to the laws of justice and mercy.

Justice is the unchanging law that brings consequences for actions—blessings for obedience to God’s commandments and penalties for disobedience.

We all commit sin. Sin makes us unclean, and no unclean thing can live in God’s presence (see 1 Nephi 10:21; 3 Nephi 27:19; Moses 6:57).

1 Nephi 10:21             Book of Mormon

21 Wherefore, if ye have sought to do wickedly in the days of your probation, then ye are found unclean before the judgment-seat of God; and no unclean thing can dwell with God; wherefore, ye must be cast off forever.

3 Nephi 27:19                       Book of Mormon

19 And no unclean thing can enter into his kingdom; therefore nothing entereth into his rest save it be those who have washed their garments in my blood, because of their faith, and the repentance of all their sins, and their faithfulness unto the end.

Moses 6:57               Pearl of Great Price

57 Wherefore teach it unto your children, that all men, everywhere, must repent, or they can in nowise inherit the kingdom of God, for no unclean thing can dwell there, or dwell in his presence; for, in the language of Adam, Man of Holiness is his name, and the name of his Only Begotten is the Son of Man, even Jesus Christ, a righteous Judge, who shall come in the meridian of time.

These verses teach us that whatever we think, do, or desire, if we do not repent, we will be unclean and castoff forever☹ 

if we do not repent we cannot inherit the kingdom of God. I believe repentance is something we must do while here on the earth, but I could be wrong.

The Savior satisfied the demands of justice for those who repent of their sins and endeavor to keep all of His commandments when He stood in our place and suffered the penalty for our sins. 

This act is called the Atonement of Jesus Christ. 

Because of this selfless act, Christ can plead with the Father on our behalf. Heavenly Father can apply mercy, withhold punishment from us, and welcome us into His presence. 

Our Heavenly Father shows mercy when He forgives us of our sins and helps us return to dwell in His presence.

However, Jesus did not eliminate our personal responsibility. He forgives our sins when we accept Him, repent, and obey His commandments. 

Through Jesus Christ’s Atonement and living the gospel we can enter the presence of our Heavenly Father permanently. 

We show that we accept Christ and that we have faith in Him by doing His will and keeping His commandments, including obeying the first principles and ordinances of the gospel. Nephi refers to these principles and ordinances as “the doctrine of Christ” (2 Nephi 31:2–32:6).

Sin

The notion of “sin” means different things in different cultures. In some cultures it is closely associated with the concept of committing crime. In others it applies only if one is caught doing something wrong and thus brings shame to a family or community. Sin is disobedience to God’s commandments and results in becoming separated from God. God knows all that we do and think, and we displease Him when we sin.

Scripture Study

God Sent His Son	Salvation through Christ	Christ Is Our Advocate	Mercy and Justice
Alma 11:40 John 3:16–17	2 Nephi 2:6–8 2 Nephi 9:21–24 Alma 34:8–9, 14–16	Doctrine and Covenants 45:3–5	Mosiah 15:9 Alma 42:22–25

Alma 11:40                Book of Mormon

40 And he shall come into the world to redeem his people; and he shall take upon him the transgressions of those who believe on his name; and these are they that shall have eternal life, and salvation cometh to none else.

John 3:16–17            New Testament

16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.

The Gospel of Christ and Doctrine of Christ

The Book of Mormon contains the fulness of the gospel of Jesus Christ (see Doctrine and Covenants 42:12). It also contains the clearest presentation of the gospel of Jesus Christ, sometimes referred to as the doctrine of Christ, found anywhere in scripture.

Doctrine and Covenants 42:12                  Doctrine and Covenants

12 And again, the elders, priests and teachers of this church shall teach the principles of my gospel, which are in the Bible and the Book of Mormon, in the which is the fulness of the gospel.

According to the Book of Mormon the gospel of Jesus Christ includes five key points: 

(1) faith in the Lord Jesus Christ; (2) repentance through the Atonement of Christ; (3) baptism by immersion in Christ’s name; (4) the gift of the Holy Ghost; and (5) enduring to the end (see 2 Nephi 31; 3 Nephi 11; 27).

2 Nephi 31                  Book of Mormon

Nephi tells why Christ was baptized—Men must follow Christ, be baptized, receive the Holy Ghost, and endure to the end to be saved—Repentance and baptism are the gate to the strait and narrow path—Eternal life comes to those who keep the commandments after baptism. About 559–545 B.C.

3 Nephi 11

The Father testifies of His Beloved Son—Christ appears and proclaims His Atonement—The people feel the wound marks in His hands and feet and side—They cry Hosanna—He sets forth the mode and manner of baptism—The spirit of contention is of the devil—Christ’s doctrine is that men should believe and be baptized and receive the Holy Ghost. About A.D. 34.

3 Nephi 27

Jesus commands them to call the Church in His name—His mission and atoning sacrifice constitute His gospel—Men are commanded to repent and be baptized that they may be sanctified by the Holy Ghost—They are to be even as Jesus is. About A.D. 34–35.

Additionally, the Book of Mormon teaches us what we must believe about Christ in order to have faith in Him (see 3 Nephi 27:13–15).

3 Nephi 27                  Book of Mormon

13 Behold I have given unto you my gospel, and this is the gospel which I have given unto you—that I came into the world to do the will of my Father, because my Father sent me.

14 And my Father sent me that I might be lifted up upon the cross; and after that I had been lifted up upon the cross, that I might draw all men unto me, that as I have been lifted up by men even so should men be lifted up by the Father, to stand before me, to be judged of their works, whether they be good or whether they be evil—

15 And for this cause have I been lifted up; therefore, according to the power of the Father I will draw all men unto me, that they may be judged according to their works.

Faith in Jesus Christ

The gospel of Jesus Christ begins with faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. Having faith in Christ includes having a firm belief that He is the Only Begotten Son of God and the Savior and Redeemer of the world. It is to believe there is no “salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved” (Acts 4:12). There are other things that we need to believe if we are to have faith in Christ (see 3 Nephi 27:13–15).

We recognize that we can return to live with our Heavenly Father only by relying on His Son’s grace and mercy. 

When we have faith in Christ, we accept and apply His Atonement and His teachings. We trust Him and what He says. We know that He has the power to keep His promises. 

We can develop faith in Christ through humility and doing His will and keeping His commandments. Heavenly Father blesses those who have faith to listen to and obey His Son.

Faith in Christ leads to action. It leads to sincere and lasting change. Having faith causes us to try as hard as we can to learn about and become more like our Savior with 

“unshaken faith in him, relying wholly upon the merits of him who is mighty to save” (2 Nephi 31:19). We want to learn His will and keep His commandments. 

Even though we will still make mistakes, we show our love for Him by striving through the power of Christ’s Atonement to keep His commandments and avoid sin.

2 Nephi 31:19                       Book of Mormon

19 And now, my beloved brethren, after ye have gotten into this strait and narrow path, I would ask if all is done? Behold, I say unto you, Nay; for ye have not come thus far save it were by the word of Christ with unshaken faith in him, relying wholly upon the merits of him who is mighty to save.

We believe in Christ, and we believe that He wants us to keep all His commandments. We show our faith by obeying Him. We pray in faith for strength to conquer temptation. As we live a specific commandment, we learn the truthfulness of it by experience (see John 7:17). We also grow in faith by hearing and reading the word of God (see Romans 10:17; Helaman 15:7–8).

John 7:17                  New Testament

17 If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself.

Romans 10:17                      New Testament

17 So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.

Helaman 15:7–8                   Book of Mormon

7 And behold, ye do know of yourselves, for ye have witnessed it, that as many of them as are brought to the knowledge of the truth, and to know of the wicked and abominable traditions of their fathers, and are led to believe the holy scriptures, yea, the prophecies of the holy prophets, which are written, which leadeth them to faith on the Lord, and unto repentance, which faith and repentance bringeth a change of heart unto them—

8 Therefore, as many as have come to this, ye know of yourselves are firm and steadfast in the faith, and in the thing wherewith they have been made free.

As we obey God, He blesses us. He gives us power to meet life’s challenges. He helps us change the desires of our hearts. Through our faith in Jesus Christ, He can heal us, both physically and spiritually.

I know this to be true, as I have been healed of pain, illness of my physical self in the past and I know that it is through my faith in Jesus Christ that my Spirit is healed as well😊

Scripture Study

Faith, Power, and Salvation	The Doctrine of Faith	Examples of Faith	Works and Obedience	Faith unto Repentance
1 Nephi 7:12 2 Nephi 9:23 2 Nephi 25:23 Moroni 7:33–34 Moroni 10:7	Alma 32 Ephesians 2:8 Bible Dictionary, “Faith”	Ether 12 Hebrews 11	1 Nephi 3:7 Doctrine and Covenants 130:20–21 James 2:17–26	Alma 34

Repentance through the Atonement of Jesus Christ

Repentance through the Atonement of Jesus Christ is another important principle of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Our faith in Christ and our love for Him lead us to repent, or to change our thoughts, beliefs, and behaviors that are not in harmony with His will. Repentance includes forming a fresh view of God, ourselves, and the world. 

When we repent, we feel godly sorrow and return to Him with full purpose of heart. We stop doing things that are wrong and continue doing things that are right. Bringing our lives in line with God’s will through repentance and faith on Jesus Christ is a central purpose of our lives. We can return to live with God the Father only through Christ’s grace and mercy, and we receive Christ’s mercy on the condition of repentance.

To repent, we recognize our sins and feel remorse, or godly sorrow. We confess our sins to God. We also confess very serious sins to God’s authorized Church leaders, who will support us as we truly repent. We ask God to forgive us. We do all we can to correct the problems our actions may have caused; this is called restitution. 


As we repent, our view of ourselves and the world changes. As we change, we recognize that we are children of God and that we need not continue making the same mistakes over and over. If we sincerely repent, we turn away from our sins and do them no more. We resist any desire to commit sin. Our desire to follow God grows stronger and deeper.

Sincere repentance brings several results. We feel God’s forgiveness and His peace in our lives. Our guilt and sorrow are swept away. We feel the influence of the Spirit in greater abundance. And when we pass from this life, we will be more prepared to live with our Heavenly Father and His Son.

Even after we have accepted Christ and repented of our sins, we may fall short and sin again. We should continually try to correct these transgressions, remembering we “can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth” us (Philippians 4:13). In addition, we should continually improve—develop Christlike qualities, grow in knowledge, and serve more effectively. 

As we learn more about what the Savior wants for us, we will want to show our love by obeying Him. Thus, as we repent daily, we will find that our lives will change and improve. Our hearts and our behavior will become more Christlike. We will come to feel great joy in repenting daily.

Scripture Study

We All Sin	Repentance	Redemption and Forgiveness	Mercy Claims the Penitent
Romans 3:23 1 John 1:7–8	Alma 34:8–17 Doctrine and Covenants 58:42–43 Doctrine and Covenants 61:2 2 Corinthians 7:9–10 Bible Dictionary, “Repentance”	Helaman 5:10–11	Alma 12:32–35 Alma 42:13, 21–24 Doctrine and Covenants 18:10–13

Baptism, Our First Covenant with God

Faith in Jesus Christ and repentance prepare us for the ordinances of baptism and confirmation. An ordinance is a sacred ceremony or rite that shows that we have entered into a covenant with God.

God has always required His children to make covenants. A covenant is a binding and solemn agreement between God and His children. God promises to bless us, and we promise to obey Him. God sets the terms of gospel covenants, which we either accept or reject. Keeping covenants brings blessings in this life and exaltation in the life to come.

Covenants place us under a strong obligation to honor our promises to God. We should desire to worthily receive the covenants that God offers us and then strive to keep them. Our covenants remind us to repent every day of our lives, relying upon Jesus Christ. 

By loving the Lord, keeping His commandments, and loving and serving others we receive and retain a remission of our sins through “him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood” (Revelation 1:5).

Covenants are usually made by means of sacred ordinances, such as baptism. These ordinances are administered by priesthood authority in the name of Jesus Christ. 

Through the ordinance of baptism, for example, we covenant to take upon ourselves the name of Jesus Christ, always remember Him, and keep His commandments.

As we keep our part of the covenant, God promises the constant companionship of the Holy Ghost, a remission of our sins, and being born again.

Through sacred ordinances, such as baptism and confirmation, we learn about and experience God’s power (see Doctrine and Covenants 84:20). Jesus taught that we must be baptized by immersion for the remission, or forgiveness, of our sins. 

Baptism is an essential ordinance of salvation. No person can enter the kingdom of God without being baptized by the Lord’s authorized servant. Christ set the example for us by being baptized.

Baptism by immersion is a symbol of the death, burial, and Resurrection of the Savior. In a similar way, it represents the end of our old life of sin and a commitment to live a new life as a disciple of Christ. The Savior taught that baptism is a rebirth. When we are baptized we begin the process of being born again and become spiritual sons and daughters of Christ (see Mosiah 5:7–8; Romans 8:14–17).

We must be baptized to become members of His kingdom on earth, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and to eventually enter the kingdom of heaven. 

This ordinance is a law of God and must be performed by His authority and in His name (see Matthew 28:19–20). A bishop or mission president must give a priesthood holder permission to perform a baptism or confirmation.

Little children do not need to be baptized and are redeemed through the mercy of Jesus Christ (see Moroni 8:4–24). They are not to be baptized until they reach the age of accountability, which is eight years of age (see Doctrine and Covenants 68:27).

Before baptism we show our willingness to enter a covenant to keep all the commandments for the rest of our lives. After baptism we show our faith by keeping our covenant. We also regularly renew the covenant we make when baptized by partaking of the sacrament. 


Partaking of the sacrament weekly is a commandment. It helps us remain worthy to have the Spirit with us always. It is a weekly reminder of our covenant. Jesus Christ introduced this ordinance to His Apostles just before His Atonement. He restored it through the Prophet Joseph Smith. 

The Savior commanded that priesthood holders should administer the sacrament in remembrance of His body and His blood, which was shed for us. By partaking of the sacrament worthily we promise always to remember His sacrifice, we renew our promises, and we receive anew the promise that the Spirit will always be with us.

Scripture Study

Christ’s Example	The Baptismal Covenant	Qualifications for Baptism	The Lord Institutes the Sacrament
2 Nephi 31:4–18 Matthew 3:13–17	Mosiah 5:8–10 Mosiah 18:8–10 Doctrine and Covenants 20:37	2 Nephi 9:23 Mosiah 18:8–10 Alma 7:14–15 3 Nephi 11:23–27 Moroni 6:1–4 Doctrine and Covenants 20:37 Acts 2:37–39	3 Nephi 18:1–18 Luke 22:15–20

Promised Blessings of Baptism	The Sacrament Prayers	Partaking of the Sacrament	Necessity for Authority
Mosiah 4:11–12, 26 Moroni 8:25–26 John 3:5 Romans 6:4	Moroni 4 and 5 Doctrine and Covenants 20:75–79	Doctrine and Covenants 27:2 1 Corinthians 11:23–29	Doctrine and Covenants 22 Hebrews 5:4

The Gift of the Holy Ghost

Jesus taught that we must be baptized of water and also of the Spirit. Baptism by water must be followed by baptism of fire and of the Spirit or it is incomplete (see 2 Nephi 31:13–14). 

Only when we receive baptism and the gift of the Holy Ghost can we receive a remission of our sins and become completely spiritually reborn. We then begin a new spiritual life as disciples of Christ.

The Holy Ghost has a sanctifying, cleansing effect upon us. Through the gift and power of the Holy Ghost, we can receive and retain a remission of sins through continued faith in Christ, repentance, and following the will of God and obedience to His commandments.

Those who receive the gift of the Holy Ghost and remain worthy can enjoy His companionship throughout their lives. The Holy Ghost testifies of Christ and helps us recognize the truth. He provides spiritual strength and helps us do what is right. He comforts us during times of trial or sorrow. He warns us of spiritual or physical danger. The Holy Ghost provides the power by which we teach and learn. 

The gift of the Holy Ghost is one of our Heavenly Father’s most precious gifts. Through the power of the Holy Ghost we can feel God’s love and direction for us. This gift is a foretaste of eternal joy and a promise of eternal life and exaltation.

After a person is baptized by water, one or more authorized priesthood holders lay their hands upon the person’s head and confirm the person a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They then confer the gift of the Holy Ghost.

The priesthood authority needed to perform this ordinance, which was lost centuries ago through the death of the Savior’s Apostles, was restored through angelic administration to a modern prophet, Joseph Smith. 


Only through membership in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints can one receive the gift of the Holy Ghost, the right to have the Holy Ghost as a constant companion. This authority makes The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints different from any other religion in the world. By the Lord’s own declaration, it is “the only true and living church upon the face of the whole earth” (Doctrine and Covenants 1:30).

Scripture Study Guidance from the Holy Ghost

Nature of the Holy Ghost	Blessings and Influence from the Holy Ghost	Importance of the Gift of the Holy Ghost
Doctrine and Covenants 130:22–23 John 3:1–8 Galatians 5:22–23 Bible Dictionary, “Earnest” and “Holy Ghost”	2 Nephi 32:1–5 2 Nephi 33:1–2 Moses 6:61 John 14:26 Topical Guide, “Holy Ghost, Comforter” and “Holy Ghost, Gifts of”	2 Nephi 31:11–12, 18, 21 3 Nephi 18:36–37 3 Nephi 19:13 3 Nephi 27:19–20 Doctrine and Covenants 19:31 Doctrine and Covenants 33:15 Acts 19:1–6

Endure to the End

The gospel of Jesus Christ includes obtaining and increasing our faith in Jesus Christ, repenting of our sins through the Atonement of Jesus Christ, being baptized by immersion by an authorized servant of the Lord in the name of Jesus Christ, receiving baptism of fire and the Holy Ghost by the laying on of hands, and enduring to the end 

Enduring to the end does not simply mean holding on until we die. Enduring to the end includes obtaining Christlike attributes through the Savior’s Atonement. Enduring to the end includes following the Father’s will and obeying His commandments, fasting, prayer, scripture study, observing the Sabbath day, repenting, and making and keeping sacred temple covenants.

Once we have entered the strait and narrow path by our faith in Jesus Christ, repentance, and the ordinances of baptism and confirmation, we must exert every effort to stay on the path. 

We do so by continually exercising faith in and relying upon Jesus Christ, repenting, making commitments, and following the Spirit.

Once we have been forgiven of our sins, we should try every day to remain free from sin so that we can always have the Holy Ghost with us. In the covenant of baptism, we promise our Father in Heaven that we will obey His commandments for the rest of our lives. If we fall short, we must repent in order to retain the blessings of the covenant. We promise to do good works, serve others, and follow the Savior’s example. In the scriptures this lifelong commitment is often called “enduring to the end.”

By following the gospel path, we can draw closer to God, conquer temptation and sin, and enjoy the gift of the Holy Ghost more abundantly. As we patiently, faithfully, and consistently follow this path throughout our lives, we will qualify for exaltation (see page 53 for additional information regarding the difference between salvation and exaltation).

Faith in Christ; repentance; making, renewing, and keeping covenants; and being cleansed by the Spirit become a pattern of living. 

Our actions in daily life are shaped and governed by these principles. Peace and joy come by following this way, and we gradually grow in Christlike attributes. Eventually, as we follow this way and “press forward with a steadfastness in Christ … and endure to the end,” we are promised, “Ye shall have eternal life” and exaltation (2 Nephi 31:20; see also Doctrine and Covenants 132:17).

Scripture Study

Endure to the End	Blessings for Those Who Endure
2 Nephi 9:24 2 Nephi 31:14–20 3 Nephi 27:16–17 Matthew 10:22	1 Nephi 13:37 3 Nephi 15:9 Doctrine and Covenants 14:7

The gospel of Jesus Christ is the only way to eternal life and exaltation. The first principles and ordinances of His gospel are faith in Jesus Christ, repentance, baptism by immersion for the remission of sins, and the gift of the Holy Ghost. We must then endure to the end. 

By applying these principles throughout our lives, we follow the example of the Savior, learn to live His commandments, and develop Christlike attributes. We can be forgiven of our sins, and we will be able to return to live in the presence of our Father in Heaven.

Our message is one of faith and hope. We love and worship Jesus Christ. He is central to God’s plan for our happiness. Christ’s atoning sacrifice makes it possible for us to have exaltation in the presence of God. 

As we live His gospel, He will mercifully forgive our sins. He will heal us and replace guilt and shame with peace and happiness in this life.

The gospel of Jesus Christ is simple. It begins with faith in Christ. We believe in Him, trust Him, and depend on Him. Such faith leads us to repent—to stop doing things that are wrong and continue doing things that are right. 

Our faith in Him also makes us want to show our love by keeping His commandments, including baptism. After baptism, He promises to give us the gift of the Holy Ghost. The Holy Ghost will guide us, comfort us, and help us know the truth. 

We can know in our hearts and our minds when the Holy Ghost is with us. We will have feelings of peace, love, and joy. We will want to serve others. We will strive throughout our lives to please the Lord.

Jesus Christ has restored His gospel through a latter-day prophet. We learn about the gospel in the Book of Mormon, which you can read, ponder, and pray about. God will tell you by the power of the Holy Ghost that it is true. As you come to know it is true, you will want to repent and be baptized so that you may receive a remission of your sins and the gift of the Holy Ghost.

Don’t forget that if you don’t have a Book of Mormon you can still ask for one from here: https://www.comeuntochrist.org/requests/free-book-of-mormon

I hope and pray that each one of you have not only read through this lesson but that you have studied the scripture references for each section as well as the scripture study passages for each section😊 

 found that as I was reading through this lesson and looking up each of the scriptures in the context of the lesson was not only very helpful for me but very informative as well.

This lesson was definitely a great review of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and I am very happy that I could share it with each one of you in this post. I hope that you each got as much out of it as I did! 

here is definitely a lot of information within this lesson and it covers many things of great importance for each one of us😊😊😊😊please be sure that you study through it carefully.

As always, please remember who you are!!! You are each one a child of God!!! You are either a son or a daughter of a Heavenly Father who knows you personally and loves you very much!! This knowledge can help you through some difficult times as it has for me😊

It has been so good for me to realize that I am good enough, that I am loved – no matter what!!! That my Heavenly Father will accept me for me, and I do not need to try to be like someone else! I am a child of God and He loves me just the way I am!!! I sometimes need to be reminded of these facts to help me through a day or more.

I guess that may be part of the reason that I try to always share it with each one of you😊 Someone out there is this cyberspace may be like me and have a bit of trouble with your self-esteem too and hopefully this helps you as well😊to remember who you truly are.

A primary song just came into my mind: “I Lived in Heaven”

I lived in heaven a long time ago it is true; lived there and loved there with people I know. So, did you. Then Heavenly Father presented a beautiful plan. All about earth and eternal salvation for man.

Father said he needed someone who had enough love to give his life so we all could return there above. There was another who sought for the honor divine. Jesus said, “Father, send me, and the glory be thine.”

Jesus was chosen, and as the Messiah he came, conquering evil and death through his glorious name, home in that heaven where Father is waiting for me. 😊😊😊😊 

Until me next post please keep saying your prayers, studying your scriptures – especially the Book of Mormon with me and all of our cyber study buddies our there😊 Remember to make it a spectacular week!!