Comments on: The Atonement https://mormonbeliefs.org/mormon_beliefs/who-is-jesus-christ/the-atonement/ An Overview on Fundamental Mormon Beliefs Fri, 20 Feb 2015 00:22:08 +0000 hourly 1 By: rachel https://mormonbeliefs.org/mormon_beliefs/who-is-jesus-christ/the-atonement/#comment-74863 Thu, 24 Jan 2013 18:38:20 +0000 http://www.mormonbeliefs.org/?page_id=783#comment-74863 In reply to C. O’Leary.

Christ atoned for all mankind’s sins by experiencing first-hand the punishments associated with every sin that mankind has ever committed, does now commit, and ever will commit. Because every sin has an associate punishment, and because God is a just god, every sin must be accounted for. Christ paid that price so that if we would repent and accept Him and come unto Him we could be forgiven and by His mercy and grace, justice is satisfied. He also experienced every pain and sorrow and that we experience, thus allowing him to understand exactly how we feel and to be compassionate and understanding in a way that no other can be. Christ loves you, he knows you by name and he knows the pains which you now experience, any regrets, any sin, any pain can be removed and forgotten through the charity of Christ our Savior. I have experienced the incredible healing power of the Atonement and I know you can too. Pray to the Lord, He wants to talk with you, He is waiting to bless you if you will but ask. Here are some links which can continue to answer your question in more depth than I have room for here. And if they lead to more questions we would love to answer them!

]]> By: C. O'Leary https://mormonbeliefs.org/mormon_beliefs/who-is-jesus-christ/the-atonement/#comment-74862 Thu, 24 Jan 2013 16:39:40 +0000 http://www.mormonbeliefs.org/?page_id=783#comment-74862 Question: What exactly! did Christ’s death and resurrection atone for?

]]> By: Jharec https://mormonbeliefs.org/mormon_beliefs/who-is-jesus-christ/the-atonement/#comment-1871 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 22:13:51 +0000 http://www.mormonbeliefs.org/?page_id=783#comment-1871 If the bible contains all that God has to teach His children here on earth, we can gladly say that there is only one church, one faith, one baptism and we are all worshiping the Lord in that church because it is His church. I do not know if I am mistaken but the last tine i checked, Christianity is divided into many different churches and denominations and ministries.
So if we feel that we do not need any other teachings from God than what is in the Bible, then we should be able to worship together in one church as Paul mentioned it should be.
If that is occurring, today then we do not need so many denominations with so many different interpretations of the scriptures.
To avoid confusions for His children, God always choose prophets, to whom He gives revelations to help everyone of us.
if we reject prophets, there is nothing new about that, but as it has always be, we will continue to be confused until we become humble enough to believe in God’s way of doing things and embrace by faith what He continues to reveal beyond Bible teachings.

]]> By: Gale https://mormonbeliefs.org/mormon_beliefs/who-is-jesus-christ/the-atonement/#comment-1870 Tue, 26 Jul 2011 19:22:46 +0000 http://www.mormonbeliefs.org/?page_id=783#comment-1870 And this is what is so interesting. Moses had amazing revelations that are missing from the Bible, including that he had a perfect knowledge that Jesus is the Christ. Because many Christians will not accept that the Lord wants us to have more and more information, they limit themselves to what has remained in the Bible from much richer ancient texts. Many things have been lost from the Bible, and the Bible itself refers to many prophets and texts that are missing.

]]> By: Sheryl https://mormonbeliefs.org/mormon_beliefs/who-is-jesus-christ/the-atonement/#comment-1869 Wed, 20 Jul 2011 04:59:06 +0000 http://www.mormonbeliefs.org/?page_id=783#comment-1869 And where would I find Moses 1:36-39? Any proof you give me for anything must come from the bible.

]]> By: Gale https://mormonbeliefs.org/mormon_beliefs/who-is-jesus-christ/the-atonement/#comment-1868 Sat, 16 Jul 2011 15:15:07 +0000 http://www.mormonbeliefs.org/?page_id=783#comment-1868 Maybe the following scripture will help:

And it came to pass that Moses spake unto the Lord, saying: Be merciful unto thy servant, O God, and tell me concerning this earth, and the inhabitants thereof, and also the heavens, and then thy servant will be content.

And the Lord God spake unto Moses, saying: The heavens, they are many, and they cannot be numbered unto man; but they are numbered unto me, for they are mine.

And as one earth shall pass away, and the heavens thereof even so shall another come; and there is no end to my works, neither to my words.

For behold, this is my work and my glory—to bring to pass the cimmortality and deternal elife of man (Moses 1:36-39).

]]> By: Sheryl https://mormonbeliefs.org/mormon_beliefs/who-is-jesus-christ/the-atonement/#comment-1867 Sat, 16 Jul 2011 15:06:45 +0000 http://www.mormonbeliefs.org/?page_id=783#comment-1867 Yes, we will be like Him; “Like” meaning similiar or resembling(I John 3:2). The promise of progress and learn forever must come from extra literature and I do not add to the word of God. I get all information about God from the old and new testaments. You say you do not overcome or supplant Him, is this because He remains the God of this planet as you go on to your own?

]]> By: Gale https://mormonbeliefs.org/mormon_beliefs/who-is-jesus-christ/the-atonement/#comment-1866 Wed, 13 Jul 2011 20:02:53 +0000 http://www.mormonbeliefs.org/?page_id=783#comment-1866 You completely misunderstand our doctrine, Sheryl. We will always be the humble servants of our God. We will always worship Him, and we will never overcome or supplant Him. In the millions and billions of years that eternity lasts, as we serve Him, we are promised that we will become like Him. Right now, we are like little children and can hardly fathom what eternity holds. He teaches us in simple terms right now, but eternity is a very long time, and He promises us that we will progress and learn forever.

]]> By: Sheryl https://mormonbeliefs.org/mormon_beliefs/who-is-jesus-christ/the-atonement/#comment-1865 Wed, 13 Jul 2011 02:11:31 +0000 http://www.mormonbeliefs.org/?page_id=783#comment-1865 A king may give all he has to his children, but he is still the only King. A co-heir is given the same rights as the Son, but he is still the Son. I do not want to surpass my GOD; He is too wonderful for that. I am sure that heaven will be far greater than we could ever imagine, even without becoming a god. I worship Him now and will worship Him then; I’ll let Him remain the King and I his humble servant.
Maybe it isn’t wise to fit God into a totally human understanding…Isa 55:9 For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.
Holy, Holy, Holy is the Lord God Almighty!

]]> By: Gale https://mormonbeliefs.org/mormon_beliefs/who-is-jesus-christ/the-atonement/#comment-1864 Mon, 11 Jul 2011 15:42:36 +0000 http://www.mormonbeliefs.org/?page_id=783#comment-1864 All correct until you make the statement that we do not become Gods. Our goal is to become more and more like Christ, to emulate Christ and develop Christ-like attributes. You mention that we are His servants here and in the life to come. This is true. We become more like Him as we serve Him. Now, remember that life in heaven is eternal. If you have become born-again on earth, and in your short life have become more like Christ, how much more like Him will you become after millions of years in heaven? After billions of years, could you become so like him that you would be godlike? Why deny this possibility, if the Bible says we will become co-heirs with Him, that He will give us all He has?

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