A Living Witness of the Living Christ

Gérald Caussé · April 2020 · Saturday Afternoon Session

The personal nature of Christ’s Atonement becomes even more real as we consider the examples of remarkable men and women in the Book of Mormon.

All Must Take upon Them the Name Given of the Father

Paul B. Pieper · October 2018 · Saturday Afternoon Session

The sacrament is a weekly reminder that taking upon us the name of Jesus Christ is a living and continuing commitment, not a single event that happens once only on the day of our baptism.

All Who Have Endured Valiantly

David A. Bednar · April 2026 · Saturday Morning Session

The Savior’s restored gospel invites us to be spiritually transformed—not merely to improve our behavior.

The Character of Christ

D. Todd Christofferson · April 2026 · Sunday Afternoon Session

When we consider the character of the Savior, we tend to focus immediately on His attributes, such as virtue, integrity, humility, compassion, and courage, but we should also consider, What is it in Jesus that gives rise to such character traits?

The Name by Which Ye Are Called

B. Corey Cuvelier · October 2025 · Sunday Afternoon Session

Those who take upon themselves the name of Christ become His disciples and witnesses.

Thou Art the Christ

Amy A. Wright · April 2025 · Saturday Evening Session

King Benjamin’s people experienced a mighty change of heart and by covenant dedicated their lives to doing God’s will.

Joy Through Covenant Discipleship

John A. McCune · April 2025 · Sunday Morning Session

now, because of the covenant which ye have made ye shall be called the children of Christ, his sons, and his daughters; for behold, this day he hath spiritually begotten you; for ye say that your hearts are changed through faith on his name; therefore, ye are born of him and have become

The Testimony of Jesus

D. Todd Christofferson · April 2024 · Sunday Afternoon Session

“Nevertheless they did fast and pray oft, and did wax stronger and stronger in their humility, and firmer and firmer in the faith of Christ, unto the filling their souls with joy and consolation, yea, even to the purifying and the sanctification of their hearts, which sanctification cometh because of their yielding their hearts unto God.” It is this mighty change of heart—yielding our hearts to God and being spiritually reborn through the grace of the Savior—that we seek.

One in Christ

D. Todd Christofferson · April 2023 · Sunday Morning Session

Where God prevails in all hearts and minds, the people are described as “in one, the children of Christ.”

This Day

Ronald A. Rasband · October 2022 · Saturday Morning Session

My dear brothers and sisters, in the Book of Mormon the phrase “this day” is used repeatedly to call attention to counsel, promises, and teachings.

Overcome the World and Find Rest

Russell M. Nelson · October 2022 · Sunday Morning Session

Now, overcoming the world certainly does not mean becoming perfect in this life, nor does it mean that your problems will magically evaporate—because they won’t.

Following Jesus: Being a Peacemaker

Neil L. Andersen · April 2022 · Saturday Morning Session

As we do our part, His promise is that we will be called the “children of God.” Every person on earth is the “offspring” of God, but to be called the “children of God” means much, much more.

A Mighty Change of Heart:

Eduardo Gavarret · April 2022 · Saturday Morning Session

Just as the ring was recovered from that shipwreck, when we give our hearts to God, we are rescued from the raging seas of this life, and in the process we are refined and purified through the Atonement of Christ and become “children of Christ,” being spiritually “born of Him.” Of this I testify in the name of Jesus Christ, amen.

The Covenant Path: The Way to Eternal Life

Adeyinka A. Ojediran · April 2022 · Sunday Afternoon Session

King Benjamin taught that because of the covenants we make, we become sons and daughters of Christ, who has spiritually begotten us, and under His head are we made free, for “there is no other name given whereby salvation cometh” (see Mosiah 5:7–8).

In Awe of Christ and His Gospel

Ulisses Soares · April 2022 · Sunday Afternoon Session

“Ye shall be called the children of Christ, his sons, and his daughters; for behold, this day he hath spiritually begotten you; for ye say that your hearts are changed through faith on his name; therefore, ye are born of him and have become his sons and

Come unto Christ—Living as Latter-day Saints

John A. McCune · April 2020 · Saturday Afternoon Session

This invitation to “come unto Christ” has specific implications for Latter-day Saints.

Honoring His Name

Lisa L. Harkness · October 2019 · Women’s Session

who we are was enlarged. “Because of the covenant which ye have made ye shall be called the children of Christ, for behold, he hath spiritually begotten you; for ye say that your hearts are changed through faith on his name; therefore, ye are born of him.”

Born Again

D. Todd Christofferson · April 2008 · Sunday Morning Session

added). The king responded, “Because of the covenant which ye have made ye shall be called the children of Christ, his sons, and his daughters; for behold, this day he hath spiritually begotten you; for ye say that your hearts are changed through faith on his name”

Ye Must Be Born Again

David A. Bednar · April 2007 · Saturday Morning Session

“Because of the covenant which ye have made ye shall be called the children of Christ, his sons, and his daughters; for behold, this day he hath spiritually begotten you; for ye say that your hearts are changed through faith on his name; therefore, ye are born of him and have become

Gospel Covenants Bring Promised Blessings

Paul E. Koelliker · October 2005 · Sunday Afternoon Session

“And it shall come to pass that whosoever doeth this shall be found at the right hand of God” (Mosiah 5:7–9).

Lord, I Believe; Help Thou Mine Unbelief

James E. Faust · October 2003 · Saturday Morning Session

I believe that every person’s individual testimony of Jesus as the Christ comes as a spiritual gift.

Have You Been Saved?

Dallin H. Oaks · April 1998 · Sunday Morning Session

Latter-day Saints affirm that those who have been born again in this way are spiritually begotten sons and daughters of Jesus Christ (see Mosiah 5:7; 15:9–13; 27:25).

Eternal Laws of Happiness

Lynn A. Mickelsen · October 1995 · Sunday Afternoon Session

“Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain.” Prepare your children to take upon themselves the name of Christ through the covenant of baptism.

Covenant of Love

Aileen H. Clyde · April 1995 · Saturday Afternoon Session

now, because of the covenant which ye have made ye shall be called the children of Christ, his sons, and his daughters; for behold, this day he hath spiritually begotten you; for ye say that your hearts are changed through faith on his name; therefore, ye are born of him and have become

Celebrating Covenants

Bonnie D. Parkin · April 1995 · Sunday Afternoon Session

What are the rewards of covenant keeping?

Confidence through Conversion

Aileen H. Clyde · October 1992 · General Women’s Meeting

“And under this head ye are made free, and there is no other head whereby ye can be made free.

Preparing the Heart

H. Burke Peterson · April 1990 · Sunday Afternoon Session

“And under this head ye are made free.

What It Means to Be a Saint

William Grant Bangerter · April 1987 · Saturday Morning Session

now, because of the covenant which ye have made ye shall be called the children of Christ, his sons, and his daughters; for behold, this day he hath spiritually begotten you; for ye say that your hearts are changed through faith on his name; therefore, ye are born of him and have become

Born of God

Ezra Taft Benson · October 1985 · Saturday Morning Session

Those who had been born of God after hearing King Benjamin’s address had a mighty change in their hearts.

Taking upon Us the Name of Jesus Christ

Dallin H. Oaks · April 1985 · Sunday Afternoon Session

As a second obvious meaning, we take upon us our Savior’s name when we become members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Striving Together: Transforming Our Beliefs into Action

Barbara W. Winder · October 1984 · General Women’s Meeting

That their names would be numbered with the “children of Christ” (Mosiah 5:7), meaning membership in his church.

Be a Friend, a Servant, a Son of the Savior

Robert E. Wells · October 1982 · Sunday Afternoon Session

now, because of the covenant which ye have made ye shall be called the children of Christ, his sons, and his daughters; for behold, this day he hath spiritually begotten you; for ye say that your hearts are changed through faith on his name; therefore, ye are born of him and have become