iMormon – Faith in Christ
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If a man die, shall he live again?
Amidst his arduous trials, Job asked, “If a man die, shall he live again?” (Job 14:14). He looked forward to the Lord calling him from grave; his faith in the resurrection was sure. He testified to all of us, “Though this body be destroyed, yet in my flesh shall I see God.” (Job 19:26). Job’s testimony joins perfectly with the Savior’s own teachings about His disposition and ours as a result of His resurrection. He understood the revelations of true prophets. The Savior himself would explain to the disciples:
Yet a little while, and the world seeth me no more; but ye see me: because I live, ye shall live also.
At that day ye shall know that I am in my Father, and ye in me, and I in you.
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The Conference Center in Salt Lake City
In that great intercessory prayer, the Savior prayed to the Father that the disciples would be one even as He and the Father are one. (John 17:11) Though Jesus knelt on the earth and Heavenly Father listened seemingly distant, their unity was apparent. Christ was focused on our redemption from death and sin. As we read this passage, I am impressed by the thought that aligning our thoughts and actions with Christ are requisite for receiving a remission of our sins and overcoming this world. I can’t imagine walking through the gates of heaven with our brothers and sisters with any measure of disaccord. No, those who return to live forever in the rest of the Redeemer will already be of one mind and of heart. Read the rest of this entry »
An expression of faith.
Plato and Aristotle
One of my favorite works of art is Raphael’s The School of Athens in the Vatican. Surrounded by the heavyweights of philosophy and and art, Plato and Aristotle are going at it. You know they don’t agree, because Plato is gesturing to the heavens, and Aristotle is pointing at the earth. I’m with Plato. Man shows his arrogance and shortsightedness by trusting more in his own reason and rejecting what God knows—God knows all things. The brightest people I know aren’t so bright because of their scholarship; it is their willingness to trust the Lord. (Alma 32:21) They are true disciples of the Master. I admire their faith.
One of the simple blessings in my life is attending church on Sunday. I am strengthened by renewing the baptismal covenant when I partake of the sacrament. I am strengthened by the experience of worshiping with my family and neighbors. So many times, I take notice of the way others express their faith in Christ. I am frequently impressed by my brothers and sisters. Watching them exercise their faith has strengthened my own. A case in point… Read the rest of this entry »
