| The
Living Christ |
| "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. God be thanked for the matchless
gift of His divine Son." The First Presidency and the Quorum of the
Twelve Apostles |
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| My
Testimony |
| At April 2000 General Conference, President Gordon B. Hinckley
shares his personal testimony of Jesus Christ. |
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| Jesus
Christ, Our Redeemer |
| At April 1997 General Conference, Elder Richard G. Scott
discusses the importance of Jesus Christ in our lives. |
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| The
Purifying Power of Gethsemane |
| April 1985 General Conference, Elder Bruce R. McConkie
bears a powerful witness of the crucifixion, the atonement, and the resurrection
of Jesus Christ. This testimony was given less than 2 weeks before his
death. |
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| In
Remembrance of Jesus |
| At October 1997 General Conference, Elder Robert D. Hales
discusses the importance of Jesus Christ to mankind. |
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| Finding
a Safe Harbor |
| At April 2000 General Conference, Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin
discusses how Jesus Christ offers us safety and peace. |
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| Come
Unto Christ |
| "The major mission of the Book
of Mormon, as recorded on its title page, is "to the convincing of
the Jew and Gentile that Jesus is the Christ, the eternal God, manifesting
himself unto all nations." President Ezra Taft Benson |
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| Christians
in Belief and Action |
| Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin explains how Latter-day Saints
are Christians. |
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| President
Benson's Teachings About Christ |
| President Ezra Taft Benson declares "Jesus Christ was and
is the Lord God Omnipotent. He was chosen before He was born. He was the
all-powerful Creator of the heavens and the earth. He is the source of
life and light to all things. His word is the law by which all things are
governed in the universe. All things created and made by Him are subject
to His infinite power." Teachings of Ezra Taft Benson |
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| Atonement
of Jesus Christ |
| "The Atonement of Jesus Christ is the foreordained but
voluntary act of the Only Begotten Son of God. He offered his life, including
his innocent body, blood, and spiritual anguish as a redeeming ransom (1)
for the effect of the Fall of Adam upon all mankind and (2) for the personal
sins of all who repent, from Adam to the end of the world." Elder Jeffrey
R. Holland, Encyclopedia of Mormonism |
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| Head of the
Church |
| "Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
believe that Jesus Christ is personally the Head of the Church, leading
and guiding it by revelation (D&C 10:69; 3 Ne. 21:22)." Encyclopedia
of Mormonism |
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| Faith
in Christ |
| "Faith in Jesus Christ is the first principle of the gospel
of Jesus Christ (A of F 4). One who has this faith believes him to be the
living Son of God, trusts in his goodness and power, repents of one's sins,
and follows his guidance." Encyclopedia of Mormonism |
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| Testimony
of Jesus Christ |
| "The essence of a testimony is a personal inward assurance
of Jesus Christ's divinity, and it provides the fundamental basis for a
Christian life. One becomes a disciple of Christ in the fullest spiritual
sense only when a personal testimony of Jesus is received." Encyclopedia
of Mormonism |
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| An
Overview of the LDS View of Jesus Christ |
| "Jesus Christ is the central figure in the doctrine of
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints." Encyclopedia of Mormonism |
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| Jesus
Christ in the Scriptures |
| "Jesus Christ is the central focus in all scriptures accepted
by Latter-day Saints." Encyclopedia of Mormonism |
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| Christology |
| Christology is the theological study of the human and divine
natures and roles of Jesus Christ. This article compares how some other
Christian groups view the nature and role of the Savior to the LDS view. |
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| Jesus
Christ is Jehovah |
| "While some Christians do not equate Jesus Christ and Jehovah
in their theologies, Biblical passages indicate that relationship, and
Latter-day scriptures often refer to Jesus Christ, the Son, as Jehovah
(e.g., D&C 110:3-4; Moro. 10:34)." Encyclopedia of Mormonism |
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| Prophesies
About Jesus Christ |
| "Prophecies concerning the birth, mortal ministry, and
post-Resurrection ministry of Jesus Christ permeate the Bible. Moreover,
the latter-day scriptures used by members of The Church of Jesus Christ
of Latter-day Saints—the Book of Mormon, which bears the modern subtitle
"Another Testament of Jesus Christ," the Doctrine and Covenants, and the
Pearl of Great Price—contain numerous prophetic utterances about the Messiah
that in general are clearer than those in the Bible. " Encyclopedia
of Mormonism |
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| Jesus
Christ is the Firstborn in the Spirit |
| "Fundamental to the teachings of The Church of Jesus Christ
of Latter-day Saints is the concept that all human beings were born as
spirit sons and daughters of heavenly parents before any were born as mortals
to earthly parents. Latter-day Saints believe that the eldest and firstborn
spirit child of God is Jehovah and that it was he who was later born with
a physical body to Mary as Jesus Christ. "Encyclopedia of Mormonism |
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| Jesus
Christ is the Only Begotten Son of God |
| "Ancient and modern scriptures use the title Only Begotten
to emphasize the divine nature of Jesus Christ. Latter-day Saints recognize
Jesus as literally the Only Begotten Son of God the Father in the flesh
(John 3:16; D&C 93:11; Moses 6:52). This title signifies that Jesus'
physical body was the offspring of a mortal mother and of the eternal Father
(Luke 1:35, 1 Ne. 11:18). It is LDS doctrine that Jesus Christ is the child
of Mary and God the Father, "not in violation of natural law but in accordance
with a higher manifestation thereof" (JC, p. 81). (See article on Virgin
Birth)"Encyclopedia of Mormonism |
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| Birth
of Jesus Christ |
| "Latter-day Saint scripture affirms unequivocally that
the birth of Jesus Christ was the mortal advent on earth of an actual God,
a second and distinct member of the Godhead. Adam was assured redemption
through the Only Begotten of the Father, and every true prophet had a hope
of Christ's glory (Moses 5:6-10; Jacob 4:4)."Encyclopedia of Mormonism |
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| The Preparation
Period of Christ |
| A discussion of Jesus' life before his public ministry. |
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| Baptism
of Jesus Christ |
| "At the commencement of his public ministry, Jesus went
from Galilee to the Jordan, where he was baptized by John the Baptist.
He did thereby "humble himself before the Father" and witness to him "that
he would be obedient to him" (2 Ne. 31:7). For Latter-day Saints this event
shows that Jesus by his own example taught that all people must be baptized
by immersion by one having authority."Encyclopedia of Mormonism |
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| Ministry
of Jesus Christ |
| "The central role played by Jesus' mortal ministry in Latter-day
Saint doctrine and belief is well expressed in Joseph Smith's statement
that 'the fundamental principles of our religion are the testimony of the
Apostles and Prophets, concerning Jesus Christ, that He died, was buried,
and rose again the third day, and ascended into heaven; and all other things
which pertain to our religion are only appendages to it' (TPJS, p. 121;
HC 3:30)."Encyclopedia of Mormonism |
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| Crucifixion
of Jesus Christ |
| "Crucifixion was the form of execution suffered by Jesus
Christ on Calvary as the necessary conclusion to his voluntary infinite
atoning sacrifice begun in Gethsemane (see Atonement).
Many people supported and followed Jesus, but a small group of influential
Judaean leaders, who disagreed with his doctrines and felt threatened by
his popularity, succeeded in having the Roman governor, Pontius Pilate,
condemn him to death."Encyclopedia of Mormonism |
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| Resurrection
of Jesus Christ |
| "Latter-day Saints view the resurrection of Jesus Christ
as the most glorious event of all time. Having the power to lay down his
body and to "take it again" (John 10:18), the Savior conquered death for
himself and all mankind (1 Cor. 15:22). LDS faith in the literal and physical
resurrection of Jesus is greatly strengthened by ancient and modern testimonies
of many witnesses." Encyclopedia of Mormonism |
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| The
Forty Day Ministry of Jesus Christ |
| "After his resurrection, Jesus spent much of the next forty
days with his disciples, "speaking of the things pertaining to the kingdom
of God" (Acts
1:3) and opening "their understanding, that they might understand
the scriptures," namely, what is "in the Law of Moses, and in the prophets,
and in the Psalms concerning [him]" (Luke 24:44-45). As part of Jesus'
ministry, these forty days are important to Latter-day Saints. In addition,
a major section of the Book of Mormon is devoted to his post-resurrection
ministry in the Western Hemisphere."Encyclopedia of Mormonism |
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| Latter-day
Appearances of Jesus Christ |
| "As shown in the New Testament and the Book of Mormon,
after his resurrection, Jesus Christ can, and also does, appear to people
in this latter-day dispensation of the gospel. When these sacred manifestations
are for personal instruction, they are not spoken of openly. However, when
it is appropriate, the divine communication is made public. It is a principle
of the gospel that the Lord Jesus Christ can, and will, manifest himself
to his people, including individual members, "in his own time, and in his
own way, and according to his own will" (D&C 88:68)."Encyclopedia
of Mormonism |
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| Second
Coming of Jesus Christ |
| Latter-day Saints "affirm that there is an actual Messiah,
that he will come at some future time to the earth, and that only through
his coming and the events associated therewith will a millennial age of
peace, harmony, and joy begin." Encyclopedia of Mormonism |
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| The
Fatherhood and Sonship of Jesus Christ |
| "Latter-day Saint scriptures refer to Jesus
Christ as both the Father and the Son....Such usage has been explained
in several ways consistent with the fundamental LDS understanding of the
Godhead as three distinct beings." Encyclopedia of Mormonism |
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| Taking
the Name of Jesus Christ Upon Oneself |
| "It is a doctrine of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day
Saints that the only way to obtain salvation is to take the name of Jesus
Christ upon oneself." Encyclopedia of Mormonism |
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| Names
and Titles of Jesus Christ |
| "Since Jesus Christ is the central focus both in Church
devotion and in scripture, he is naturally known under many names and titles"
Encyclopedia of Mormonism |
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| Types
and Shadows of Jesus Christ |
| "Latter-day Saints believe that many events, persons, and
objects in the Old Testament and other scriptures were "types" or foreshadowings
of Jesus Christ." Encyclopedia of Mormonism |
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| Jesus
Christ, the Second Comforter |
| "The term "Second Comforter" refers to Jesus Christ in
his role of ministering personally to his faithful followers (John 14:21-23;
D&C 93:1; 130:3)." Encyclopedia of Mormonism |
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| Sources
for Words of Jesus Christ |
| "For followers of Jesus Christ, nothing has more authority
or significance than his very words." Encyclopedia of Mormonism |
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| Physical
Appearance of Jesus |
| "We know very little about the personality, form, visage,
and general appearance of the Lord Jesus." Elder Bruce R. McConkie |
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| Was
Jesus Married? |
| "While there is no
definitive proof available that the Jesus was married, the evidence might
lead one to that conclusion." W. John Walsh |
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| (See Basic Beliefs) |
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