President Dallin H. Oaks - The Teachings of Jesus Christ
Jul 14, 2023
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President Oaks shares scriptures of Jesus Christ's teachings on forgiveness, false prophets, seeking God, love, commandments, peace, sacrifice, repentance, baptism, and following His commandments.
President Oaks emphasizes the importance of following the teachings of Jesus Christ as recorded in the scriptures.
President Oaks highlights the significance of repentance, baptism, reliance on the Holy Ghost, and standing spotless before Christ on the last day.
Deep dives
Teachings of Jesus Christ from the 193rd Annual General Conference
President Dalin H. Oaks shares the importance of following the teachings of Jesus Christ as recorded in the scriptures. He emphasizes that the words of Christ guide our lives and highlights the selected teachings from the New Testament and the inspired editions of Joseph Smith and the Book of Mormon. The teachings cover various topics, including the importance of being born of water and the Spirit for entering the kingdom of God, the blessings of hungering and thirsting after righteousness, the command to love our enemies and forgive others, the need to seek the things of the kingdom of God, and the significance of the two great commandments, loving God and loving our neighbors.
Jesus Christ's Teachings and Redemption
President Oaks references Jesus Christ's appearances in the Holy Land and the American continent, describing Him as the Son of God and the creator of all things. He emphasizes the importance of repentance, baptism in Jesus' name, and becoming as little children to inherit the kingdom of God. The teachings also include the commandment to watch, pray, and resist temptation, the reliance on the Holy Ghost to guide and teach us, and the invitation to partake in the gospel, be sanctified by the Holy Ghost, and stand spotless before Christ on the last day. President Oaks concludes by affirming the truth of these teachings in the name of Jesus Christ.