Let’s Get Real with Stephen Jones The Cross: 9 out of 10 Latter-day Saints Miss This | John Hilton III E0031
17 snips
Apr 10, 2025 John Hilton III, a scholar at Brigham Young University, shares profound insights on connecting with Christ through His suffering. He encourages listeners to face the crucifixion to deepen their understanding of love and sacrifice, and to reevaluate Latter-day Saint teachings about Gethsemane and Calvary. Personal anecdotes enhance the message, revealing the importance of compassion and forgiveness in spiritual journeys. Hilton also highlights how Christ's suffering can transform perspectives on faith and relationships, urging a more profound connection to divine love.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Cross Symbolism and Crucifixion Emphasis
- Latter-day Saints culture and institutions often avoid the cross symbol.
- This avoidance can lead to de-emphasizing Christ's crucifixion, despite scriptural and prophetic emphasis.
Scriptural Emphasis on Calvary vs. Gethsemane
- Scriptures emphasize Christ's death for our sins more than His suffering in Gethsemane.
- There are over 50 scriptural passages about Christ dying for sins, compared to two about Gethsemane.
Misconception about the Atonement's Location
- A survey of BYU students revealed a misconception about the Atonement.
- Most believe Christ atoned primarily in Gethsemane, contradicting scriptural teachings.