JESUS CHRIST: REPENTANCE MADE POSSIBLE

Repentance

Now the Spirit knoweth all things; nevertheless the Son of God suffereth according to the flesh that he might take upon him the sins of his people, that he might blot out their transgressions according to the power of his deliverance; and now behold, this is the testimony which is in me.

Book of Mormon Alma 7:13

Jesus Christ is the Son of God. He suffered, bled, and died so that He could fulfill the Father’s purpose: working out the infinite atonement for all humankind and all living things. Jesus suffered according to the Father’s will in order for us to receive a remission of our sins and transgressions based upon our faith and repentance. Read a thorough description of Repentance here. REPENTANCE: From the LDS Bible Dictionary, Repentance is defined as followers: The Greek word of which this is the translation denotes a change of mind, a fresh view about God, about oneself, and about the world. Since we are born into conditions of mortality, repentance comes to mean a turning of the heart and will to God, and a renunciation of sin to which we are naturally inclined. Without this there can be no progress in the things of the soul’s salvation, for all accountable persons are stained by sin and must be cleansed in order to enter the kingdom of heaven. Repentance is not optional for salvation; it is a commandment of God.

Repentance denotes:

1. A change of mind: We are literally in charge of our thinking. We control our thoughts, attitudes, and beliefs. “As a man thinketh, so is he.”
2. A fresh view about God: As we study the holy words of God, ponder, and pray, our views and perceptions about God improve that increases our faith in Him. Faith leads to good works.
3. A fresh view about oneself: The more we learn about God, the better we feel about ourselves, that we are His spirit offspring, His children, and that He loves us and wants the best for us, that which we need.
4. A fresh view about the world: Knowing God and His gospel gives us reasons for living, purposes for being on the earth. Knowing the ‘WHY” of earthlife motivates to action in doing that which is righteous and pleasing to Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ. Our lives become single to the Glory of God.

Jesus is our Master teacher and friend. We sin-He saves. He is our Savior and Redeemer. May we repent and enjoy our mortal experience.