The justice model would say that Christ is our advocate, that we see other people with a judgment of good or bad. Daniel Judd in his book on mental health in the church talked about whenever we use the legal model and it comes off too heavy in justice and legality, we tend to breed more aversion to the gospel. But again, it's just a map to learn how to do it. We have a cleansing model like we're going to go to the cleaners and our part is we're dirty and stained. And it's unacceptable. The goal is cleanliness, perfection. The Christ role is the lamb. He's going through his blood will be cleaned. There's the medical model where
What question would you ask the Savior? Dr. Matt Townsend explores discipleship, self-reflection, and the doctrine of eternal marriage.
- 00:00 Part 1–Dr. Matt Townsend
- 00:56 Introduction of Dr. Matt Townsend
- 03:37 Using paradox as the theme this week
- 07:35 Atonement or alonement and the attachment theory
- 17:39 The family model
- 20:24 Peace amidst the paradox
- 25:14 Pharisees question of marriage, Christ uses doctrine to answer.
- 29:31 Eternal ideal, circumstances may necessitate individual adaptation.
- 32:56 Looking for answers through the light.
- 35:18 President Faust and just cause for divorce.
- 40:14 The atonement of Jesus Christ will compensate for all.
- 45:32 President Kimball says we don’t find our soulmate, we create it.
- 47:30 Dr. Townsend shares how divorce led him to find light from others.
- 49:23 Turn to the Savior for your specific answers.
- 1:18:10 End of Part 1–Dr. Matt Townsend
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