Jesus Christ Who is Jesus Christ? Jesus Christ is the literal So of God, our Heavenly Father. He is our Savior and the Redeemer of the world. He suffered for the sins of everyone in the world, was crucified, and through the power of God, he rose from the dead, overcoming sin and death, he has paved the way for all mankind to be able to repent, and for all mankind to live again after this mortal life is through. Jesus Christ is the one constant in my life. His teachings and example during his mortal ministry show us the way to live and the way back to our heavenly home. Because of his experiences in suffering for all people, he knows and understands EVERYTHING that we will ever face; every pain, challenge, heartache, trial and obstacle, and he can guide and comfort us through anything. Last April during the A to Z challenge I blogged about Jesus Christ as explained in the document "The Living Christ." I know he lives. He is my brother and yours. I know that he loves each of us and will help and guide use each and every day as we seek him. As I pray each day both on my knees and also in my mind and my heart throughout each day, I testify that I receive help and comfort and guidance and strength and knowledge through Jesus Christ.
Joseph Smith In 1820 in upstate New York, a young 14 year old boy wanted to know which of the varied churches in his area was the true church of Jesus Christ. After months of pondering the question and searching the bible, he read that if any man lacks wisdom, he should ask God in faith, that wisdom for guidance, and that it will be given to him. On an early spring morning, in a secluded grove of trees near his family home, he knelt and prayed to know which church he should join. After much effort, he was rewarded by the personal visit of God the Father and Jesus Christ, and was told that the true church of Jesus Christ was at the time not presently on the earth, but that in time it would be restored to the earth. As Joseph continued to learn and prove his worthiness, he was instrumental in restoring the gospel and the priesthood of God. Because of his faithfulness, Joseph Smith has done more for the salvation of men than any man who has ever lived, except for Jesus Christ himself. See D&C 135:3
It was while watching a video similar to this one below that the spirit of the Holy Ghost first bore witness to me that Joseph Smith truly is the prophet of the restoration of the Church of Jesus Christ to the earth in modern times:
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