- General Conference
- 1987
- April 1987
- Looking to the Savior
Looking to the Savior
Adney Y. Komatsu April 1987 Sunday Afternoon Session
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“He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him” (John 3:35–36).
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“Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel”
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“For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace”
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“And he shall be called Jesus Christ, the Son of God, the Father of heaven and earth, the Creator of all things from the beginning; and his mother shall be called Mary” (Mosiah 3:5, 8).
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he shall be called Jesus Christ, the Son of God, the Father of heaven and earth, the Creator of all things from the beginning; and his mother shall be called Mary”
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he had hope to shake me from the faith, notwithstanding the many revelations and the many things which I had seen concerning these things; for I truly had seen angels, and they had ministered unto me. And also, I had heard the voice of the Lord speaking unto me in very word, from time to time; wherefore, I could not be shaken”
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“Know ye not that he was holy? But notwithstanding he being holy, he showeth unto the children of men that, according to the flesh he humbleth himself before the Father, and witnesseth unto the Father that he would be obedient unto him in keeping his commandments”
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“Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin”
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“Behold, the Lord requireth the heart and a willing mind; and the willing and obedient shall eat the good of the land of Zion in these last days” (D&C 64:33–34).
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“And being made perfect, he became the author of eternal salvation unto all them that obey him” (Heb.
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“This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you” (John 15:10–12).
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Jesus the Christ
Chapter 10: In the Wilderness of Judea
2 shared verses
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- In this talk:
- Open paragraph (2 Ne. 31:7)
- In Jesus the Christ:
- Open paragraph (2 Nephi 31:5, 7)
Baptism Required of All.—Baptism is required of all persons who live to the age of accountability in the flesh.
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- In this talk:
- Open paragraph (Heb. 5:8)
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- Open paragraph (k)
But why proceed with labored reasoning, which can lead to but one conclusion, when our Lord’s own words and other scriptures confirm the fact?
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Jesus the Christ
Chapter 4: The Antemortal Godship of Christ
2 shared verses
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- In this talk:
- Open paragraph (Isa. 7:14)
- In Jesus the Christ:
- Open paragraph (r)
Christ is a sacred title, and not an ordinary appellation or common name; it is of Greek derivation, and in meaning is identical with its Hebrew equivalent Messiah or Messias, signifying the Anointed One.q Other titles, each possessing a definitive meaning, such as Emmanuel, Savior, Redeemer, Only Begotten Son, Lord, Son of God, Son of Man, and many more, are of scriptural occurrence; the fact of main present importance to us is that these several titles are expressive of our Lord’s divine or...
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- In this talk:
- Open paragraph (Mosiah 3:5, 8)
- In Jesus the Christ:
- Open paragraph (r)
Christ is a sacred title, and not an ordinary appellation or common name; it is of Greek derivation, and in meaning is identical with its Hebrew equivalent Messiah or Messias, signifying the Anointed One.q Other titles, each possessing a definitive meaning, such as Emmanuel, Savior, Redeemer, Only Begotten Son, Lord, Son of God, Son of Man, and many more, are of scriptural occurrence; the fact of main present importance to us is that these several titles are expressive of our Lord’s divine or...
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Jesus the Christ
Chapter 5: Earthly Advent of the Christ Predicted
2 shared verses
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- In this talk:
- Open paragraph (Isa. 7:14)
- In Jesus the Christ:
- Open paragraph (n)
Isaiah, whose prophetic office was honored by the personal testimony of Christ and the apostles, manifested in numerous passages the burden of his conviction relating to the great event of the Savior’s advent and ministry on earth.
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- In this talk:
- Open paragraph (Isa. 9:6)
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- Open paragraph (o)
Isaiah, whose prophetic office was honored by the personal testimony of Christ and the apostles, manifested in numerous passages the burden of his conviction relating to the great event of the Savior’s advent and ministry on earth.
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Jesus the Christ
Chapter 2: Preexistence and Foreordination of the Christ
1 shared verse
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- In this talk:
- Open paragraph (Mosiah 3:5, 8)
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- Open paragraph (w)
Book of Mormon scriptures are likewise explicit in proof of the preexistence of the Christ and of His foreappointed mission.
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Jesus the Christ
Chapter 7: Gabriel’s Annunciation of John and of Jesus
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- In this talk:
- Open paragraph (Isa. 7:14)
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Great was Joseph’s relief of mind; and great his joy in the realization that the long predicted coming of the Messiah was at hand; the words of the prophets would be fulfilled; a virgin, and she the one in the world most dear to him, had conceived, and in due time would bring forth that blessed Son, Emmanuel, which name by interpretation means “God with us.”w The angel’s salutation was significant; “Joseph, thou son of David,” was the form of address; and the use of that royal title must have...
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