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Noelle explains our relationship with Jesus Christ

Noelle explains our relationship with Jesus Christ
(1:27)

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I always knew that Jesus Christ was our Savior and the Son of God. But I didn't feel close to Him. As I investigated The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon Church), I read scriptures and prayed and also developed a relationship with Jesus Christ.

Doug explains how he came to realize that Christ is real

Doug explains how he came to realize that Christ is real
(1:25)

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Knowing that Jesus Christ isn't an imaginary person, but that He's real and that He died for me, helps me everyday of my life. 

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Jesus Christ is the Son of God.  Under the direction of your Heavenly Father, Jesus Christ created the earth (John 1:10; Hebrews 1:1–2).  Through His Resurrection, Jesus Christ overcame death for you.  Everyone, the righteous and wicked alike, will receive the gift of resurrection. When life on this earth is over, Jesus Christ will serve as the final Judge ( Acts 17:31; John 5:21–22; Acts 10:42).

Heavenly Father loves you and wants you to return to live with Him when you die.  This is only possible through the Savior Jesus Christ ( John 14:6).

Through the Atonement—performed by Jesus Christ with His suffering in the Garden of Gethsemane and by His suffering and the voluntary surrender of His life on the cross–He saves you from your sins as you sincerely repent and follow Him. ( 1 Peter 2:21) .

Jesus Christ lived a perfect life while on the earth, approximately 2,000 years ago.  Leading by example, He taught how to pray and how to humbly serve others, and He demonstrated the manner in which all should be baptized.

If you follow His example as closely as possible, you will not only find joy in your life, but you will someday return to live with Him and your Father in Heaven.  Specifically, you are to:

• Have faith in Him ( Mark 11:22–24).
• Repent of your sins ( Acts 2:38).
• Receive baptism ( John 3:3–6), the gift of the Holy Ghost, and the other ordinances of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
• Keep His commandments ( John 14:15).

Today, as in the days of Jesus Christ, there are certain principles of the gospel that people are to learn to obey.

The first principles and ordinances of the gospel are:

• First, faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.
• Second, repentance.
• Third, baptism by immersion for the remission of sins.
• Fourth, laying on of hands for the gift of the Holy Ghost. 

Ordinance

A sacred rite or ceremony performed by the power of the priesthood and intended to bless God’s children. Some ordinances, such as baptism, are essential for salvation. Other ordinances, such as administering to the sick, constitute gifts from God to His children which are not essential for salvation. Many ordinances have symbolic meaning.

Gospel

The “good news” of God’s plan for the salvation of mankind. At the center of His plan is the Atoning sacrifice of His son Jesus Christ, in whom alone salvation is possible. In its fulness, the gospel includes all of the commandments, principles, ordinances, and covenants whereby human beings can be forgiven of sin, overcome the world, and attain immortality and eternal life in the kingdom of God.

Repentance

The process of experiencing sincere regret or sorrow for wrongdoing, confessing one’s sin and asking for forgiveness, making restitution for any damage done, and committing not to repeat the sin. Repentance is made possible by the Atonement of Jesus Christ, who paid the price for the sins of all humanity.

Laying on of Hands

The act by a priesthood holder of placing hands on the head of a person to bless, anoint, confirm, ordain, or heal (Acts 6:5-7).

Resurrection

After physical death, the reuniting of the spirit with the perfected physical body of flesh and bones. Jesus Christ was the first to be resurrected.  

Baptism

An essential step in receiving forgiveness of sins. Through baptism and confirmation by priesthood authority, we become members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Baptism is by immersion, meaning that the person being baptized is briefly submerged in water. Baptism shows our willingness to follow Christ’s example and to make covenants with God.

Gift of the Holy Ghost

The “gift” of the Holy Ghost is the privilege of enjoying His constant companionship if God’s commandments are followed. It is given after baptism to members of the Church by a priesthood holder who puts his hands on the head of the baptized person and blesses him or her to receive the Holy Ghost.

Atonement

The suffering and death of Jesus Christ, through which resurrection is provided to all mortals and eternal life is offered to those who have faith in Christ and repent of their sins.

Commandment

Instructions given by God to His children to prepare them for eternal life in the world to come.