Atonement

1.  “Understanding what we can of the Atonement and the Resurrection of Christ helps us to obtain knowledge of Him and of His mission. ⁶ Any increase in our understanding of His atoning sacrifice draws us closer to Him. Literally, the Atonement means to be “at one” with Him. The nature of the Atonement and its effects is so infinite, so unfathomable, and so profound that it lies beyond the knowledge and comprehension of mortal man. I am profoundly grateful for the principle of saving grace. Many people think they need only confess that Jesus is the Christ and then they are saved by grace alone. We cannot be saved by grace alone, “for we know that it is by grace that we are saved, after all we can do.”

James E Faust, “The Atonement, Our Greatest Hope”, General Conference October 2001

 2.  “That great morning of forgiveness may not come at once. Do not give up if at first you fail. Often the most difficult part of repentance is to forgive yourself. Discouragement is part of that test. Do not give up. That brilliant morning will come.

Then “the peace of God, which passeth … understanding” comes into your life once again. ²⁰ Then you, like Him, will remember your sins no more. How will you know? You will know!”

Boyd K Packer, “The Brilliant Morning of Forgiveness”,  General Conference October 1995

 3.  “Think of the Savior in the Garden of Gethsemane during the Atonement process, suffering agony so great that He bled from every pore. ²⁷ His cry to His Father included the word Abba. ²⁸ This might be interpreted as the cry of a son who is in distress to his father: “O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt.” ²⁹ I testify that the Atonement of Jesus Christ covers all of the trials and hardships that any of us will encounter in this life. At times when we may feel to say, “Hope you know, I had a hard time,” we can be assured that He is there and we are safe in His loving arms.”

Quentin L Cook, “Hope Ya Know, We Had a Hard Time”, General Conference October 2008

 4.  “Sin is the willful transgression of divine law. The Atonement of Jesus Christ is the gift of God to His children to correct and overcome the consequences of sin. God loves all of His children, and He will never cease to love and to hope for us. The plan of our Heavenly Father is clear, and His promises are great: “For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world … might be saved” (John 3:17).

“Christ came to save us. If we have taken a wrong course, the Atonement of Jesus Christ can give us the assurance that sin is not a point of no return. A safe return is possible if we will follow God’s plan for our salvation.”

Dieter F. Uchtdorf, “Point of Safe Return”, General Conference April 2007

 5.  “Brothers and sisters, I believe that if we could truly understand the Atonement of the Lord Jesus Christ, we would realize how precious is one son or daughter of God.  I believe our Heavenly father’s everlasting purpose for His children is generally achieved by the small and simple things we do for one another.  At the heart of the English word atonement is the word one.  If all mankind understood this, there would never be anyone with whom we would not be concerned, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, or social or economic standing.  We would strive to emulate the savior and would never be unkind, indifferent, disrespectful, or insensitive to others.”

Elder M. Russell Ballard, “The Atonement and the Value of One Soul”, General Conference April 2004

6.  “The Savior teaches that we will have tribulation in the world, but we should “be of good cheer” because He has “overcome the world” (John 16:33). His Atonement reaches and is powerful enough not only to pay the price for sin but also to heal every mortal affliction. The Book of Mormon teaches that “He shall go forth, suffering pains and afflictions and temptations of every kind; and this that the word might be fulfilled which saith he will take upon him the pains and the sicknesses of his people” (Alma 7:11; see also 2 Nephi 9:21).”

“He knows of our anguish, and He is there for us. Like the good Samaritan in His parable, when He finds us wounded at the wayside, He binds up our wounds and cares for us (see Luke 10:34). Brothers and sisters, the healing power of His Atonement is for you, for us, for all.”

Dallin H Oaks, “He Heals the Heavy Laden”, General Conference October 2006

 7.  "The enabling power of the Atonement strengthens us to do and be good and to serve beyond our own individual desire and natural capacity."

David A. Bednar, "The Atonement and the Journey of Mortality", Ensign, April 2012

 8.  "I believe that none of us can conceive the full import of what Christ did for us in Gethsemane, but I am grateful every day of my life for His atoning sacrifice in our behalf. ... The darkness of death can ever be dispelled by the light of revealed truth. ‘I am the resurrection, and the life,’ spoke the Master. ‘He that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die.’"

President Thomas S. Monson, "He Is Risen: A Prophet’s Testimony", Liahona, April 2012

 9.  We understand that the Atonement of Jesus Christ gives us the opportunity to overcome the spiritual death that results from sin and, through making and keeping sacred covenants, to have the blessings of eternal life.”

Dallin H. Oaks, “Teachings of Jesus,” Ensign, November 2011

 10.   "If you have felt the influence of the Holy Ghost today, you may take it as evidence that the Atonement is working in your life. For that reason and many others, you would do well to put yourself in places and in tasks that invite the promptings of the Holy Ghost."

Henry B. Eyring, "Gifts of the Spirit for Hard Times," Ensign, June 2007