Study Journal #13

Date: Oct. 16, 2008

Principles and Doctrines: The Atonement of Jesus Christ makes it possible to overcome the obstacles of spiritual and physical death.

We cannot be saved from sin and live eternally with our Father in Heaven without the Atonement of Jesus Christ. Heavenly Father, in His infinite mercy, sent his Only Begotten Son, who was not subject to death nor to sin, to provide the means of escape. This he did through his infinite atonement and the everlasting gospel.

Supporting Scriptures:

2 Nephi 2:25-27-Jesus suffered the Atonement for all men. That we may have the agency and freedom to chose to repent and live with God in Heaven.

Alma 34:8-10-Amulek leaves his testimony that we are saved from sin in the reality of the Atonement. Also he says that it is a great and eternal sacrifice.

Inspirational Writings:

Spiritual death was introduced into the world by the fall of Adam. Mortals with evil thought, words, and works are spiritually dead while still alive on the earth. It's important to understand that the Atonement not only save us from spiritual death, but because of that it also makes it possible to overcome the obstacles of physical death as well, if we faithfully use it.