Wednesday, March 5, 2014

through.

Mosiah 15:23
They are raised to dwell with God who has redeemed them; thus they have eternal life through Christ, who has broken the bands of death.

Merriam-Webster says part of the definition of "through" is: by way of, in the midst of, by the means of.

Now let's see them in context.

Mosiah 15:23
They are raised to dwell with God who has redeemed them; 
thus they have eternal life by way of Christ, who has broken the bands of death.

Mosiah 15:23
They are raised to dwell with God who has redeemed them; 
thus they have eternal life in the midst of Christ, who has broken the bands of death.

Mosiah 15:23
They are raised to dwell with God who has redeemed them; 
thus they have eternal life by the means of Christ, who has broken the bands of death.


I know without a doubt that Jesus Christ is the way that we can receive eternal life. Because of His atoning sacrifice we will be able to live with our Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ for eternity. He made it possible. He is the only way to get there.

"Christ asks us to show faith in Him, repent, make and keep covenants, receive the Holy Ghost, and endure to the end. By complying, we are not paying the demands of justice—not even the smallest part. Instead, we are showing appreciation for what Jesus Christ did by using it to live a life like His. Justice requires immediate perfection or a punishment when we fall short. Because Jesus took that punishment, He can offer us the chance for ultimate perfection (see Matthew 5:48, 3 Nephi 12:48) and help us reach that goal. He can forgive what justice never could, and He can turn to us now with His own set of requirements (see 3 Nephi 28:35)." (Brad Wilcox)

I know that if we do the things that Jesus Christ has asked of us, we will be able to live with God and with those we love again. But we must do what he says. We must comply with His set of requirements. Faith in Him, repent, make and keep covenants, receive the Holy Ghost, and endure to the end. Those are His requirements. 

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