Prophetic Statements Spencer W. Kimball Another misconception some Latter-day Saints have is that repentance is only for the person who does not belong to the Church of Jesus Christ. This

Commentary We must all work out our own salvation through God’s grace. Through the Atonement and Holy Ghost we can be changed to become perfect. Prophetic Statements Joseph Smith Man

Questions Answered: Can we receive, despite our unworthiness, what we desire? Can we be a good person without Christ and be worthy of the Terrestrial Kingdom? Can one be hostile

Prophetic Statements Joseph Fielding Smith “This mortal life is granted us that we may be schooled properly and trained through the plan of salvation to be worthy to become in

Questions Answered: Does the Savior agree to cover our sins while we are progressing toward perfection. During this progression are we “perfect in Christ”? Does being perfect in Christ or

Prophetic Statements Joseph Fielding Smith We have all been taught the doctrine of personal free agency and that no individual is ever compelled by force or other means to comply

Prophetic Statements Joseph Smith “The nearer man approaches perfection, the clearer are his views, and the greater his enjoyments, till he has overcome the evils of his life and lost

Commentary We are not saved in this life through a one time declaration or experience of turning our life over to the Savior. Salvation as used in nearly all scripture

Commentary The phrase “unconditional love” has become so common in our vocabulary and even in gospel discussions that many are shocked to discover the concept completely foreign and devoid from

Questions Answered: Was the covenant of Moses based on the law of justice as its basis for accomplishing justification (justification by law), while the gospel covenant uses the law of

Prophetic Statements Joseph Fielding Smith “The Spirit of God speaking to the spirit of man has power to impart truth with greater effect and understanding than the truth can be

Prophetic Statements Spencer W. Kimball “The gift of the Holy Ghost grows with worthiness. If you arebaptized when you are eight years old, of course you are a child, andthere

Questions Answered: Can Jesus Christ share His perfection with us to satisfy the demands of Justice? Can individuals be saved in there sins by grace somehow magically joining with Christ

Commentary Questions Answered: The moment we make the Gospel covenant do we become perfect in Christ? Can the Lord, through the atonement, make us one with Him anytime immediately if