Be One with Christ
Open talk in Gospel LibraryContents
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Understanding the Atonement of Jesus Christ
Elder Cook shares personal experiences to emphasize the significance of the Atonement of Jesus Christ in our lives. He explains how through the Atonement, we can be one with Christ and our Heavenly Father.
He taught me that no one can return to God by good works alone without the benefit of the Savior’s Atonement.
Oneness with Christ and our Heavenly Father can be obtained through the Savior’s Atonement.Key Points:
- The Atonement of Jesus Christ is essential for us to return to God.
- Oneness with Christ and our Heavenly Father is a key outcome of the Atonement.
- Share a time when you felt the impact of the Atonement in your life.
- How has understanding the Atonement helped you feel closer to Christ and Heavenly Father?
- Can you share a personal experience where the Atonement helped you overcome a challenge?
Exercising Moral Agency and Free Will
Elder Cook discusses the importance of moral agency and free will in our spiritual journey. He emphasizes that we are free to choose and act, but we do not control the consequences of our actions.
A fundamental doctrine of our faith is that we do have moral agency, which includes free will.
We are free to choose and act, but we do not control the consequences.Key Points:
- Moral agency and free will are fundamental doctrines of our faith.
- Our choices have consequences, and we are responsible for those consequences.
- Share a time when you had to exercise your moral agency and the outcomes of that decision.
- How has understanding your moral agency affected your choices and actions?
- Can you share a time when you experienced the consequences of your choices, good or bad?
The Importance of Eternal Choices
Elder Cook highlights the significance of making choices with an eternal perspective. He underscores the importance of prioritizing family and spiritual matters over material and occupational success.
In today’s world, it is easy to focus on material and occupational success. Some lose sight of eternal principles and choices that have eternal significance.
The most significant choices can be made by almost everyone regardless of talents, abilities, opportunities, or economic circumstances.Key Points:
- It's easy to lose sight of eternal principles in a world focused on material success.
- Significant choices can be made by everyone, regardless of their circumstances.
- Share a time when you had to make a choice with an eternal perspective.
- How has prioritizing spiritual matters over worldly success impacted your life?
- Can you share a time when you made a significant choice, regardless of your circumstances?
The Role of the Savior in the Church
Elder Cook discusses the role of Jesus Christ in the Church and how we can access His power and blessings through His atoning grace. He references the revelations received by Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery about Church organization and government.
The content of this revelation is truly remarkable. It teaches us the significance and role of the Savior and how to access His power and blessings through His atoning grace.
It teaches that salvation comes as Jesus Christ justifies and sanctifies repentant souls because of the Savior’s grace.Key Points:
- The revelations received by Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery teach us about the role of the Savior in the Church.
- We can access the Savior's power and blessings through His atoning grace.
- Share a time when you felt the power and blessings of the Savior in your life.
- How has understanding the role of the Savior in the Church influenced your faith?
- Can you share a time when you felt the Savior's grace in your life?
Striving for Unity and Inclusion
Elder Cook emphasizes the importance of unity and inclusion in the Church. He encourages us to strive for oneness with Christ and others, and to gather scattered Israel on both sides of the veil.
We should strive to include others in our circle of oneness.
As President Nelson has so beautifully taught: "On every continent and across the isles of the sea, faithful people are being gathered into The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Differences in culture, language, gender, race, and nationality fade into insignificance as the faithful enter the covenant path and come unto our beloved Redeemer."Key Points:
- We should strive for oneness with Christ and others.
- We are united by our love of and faith in Jesus Christ and as children of a loving Heavenly Father.
- Share a time when you felt unity and inclusion in the Church.
- How has striving for oneness with Christ and others impacted your life?
- Can you share a time when you helped someone feel included in the Church?
