“For it is expedient that an atonement should be made; for according to the great plan of the Eternal God there must be an atonement made, or else all mankind must unavoidably perish; … yea, all are fallen and are lost, and must perish except it be through the atonement” (Alma 34:9).
The great sacrifice the Savior made to pay for our sins and transgressions is called the Atonement. This sacrifice of the Savior was the most important event in the history of man – this event is paramount to the progression of each and every individual.
Through the Atonement, Christ overcame two forms of death: physical death and spiritual death. When one psychically dies, their body and spirit are separated. However, spiritual death is separation from God. By overcoming both forms of death, Christ has provided the means for our body and spirit to be reunited and for us to live again with our Heavenly Father.
The Atonement of Jesus Christ is one of the most basic yet complicated doctrines of the church. To understand its basic principles may be simple, but to gain a full appreciation and understanding of the Atonement is something that may take a lifetime. I personally struggle to fully comprehend the magnificence of the Atonement.
However, this entire blog post was sparked by a recent experience…
This past weekend I attended a type of class in which I was surrounded by individuals that were all carrying the same burden as me. Throughout the class, I could not help but to consider the amount of pain and suffering I have felt throughout my life because of this particular burden – and I knew that each of these individuals have felt the exact same feelings. I then realized how just within that room there were twenty individuals that had all gone through similar struggles. I considered the idea that it was horrible that I had to experience such pain, but even worse to consider that many other individuals did as well. I instantly though of the Savior - who took upon the pain of each of these individuals – and who took upon the pain of every person that has ever lived and will live.
The Atonement is not only about overcoming death and sin – but it also encompasses the power and capacity to overcome all trials and tribulations one may experience. I know with absolute surety that there is no pain or sorrow, no trial or tribulation, nor any other ailment or suffering that cannot be overcome through the power of the Atonement. However, it is crucial that we remember the Saviors atoning sacrifice and call upon his strength to overcome such things. We cannot do this alone and it is only through Him that we may be saved.
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