There were many people on my mission who would tell us that we don't believe in grace, that our works will save us. They would say that no matter what God or Christ did for us, we would still have to get 100% on the test of life so that we could make it into Heaven. It always made me laugh to see what others thought that we believe in.
Yesterday in church we sung the Hymn "I Believe in Christ." The words of this amazing hymn express our beliefs is such a powerful way. It was written by Bruce R. McConkie, and here are the words:
Here in this world it can get cold, lonely, and dark. It is through Christ's grace, that those dark clouds of sin are rolled away to reveal the glorious shining sun. I know that Christ lives, and loves each and everyone of us. He is continually looking out for us, and showing us His love. We are surrounded by the beauties of this world. Christ has asked us to follow Him, keep His commandments, and to love Him. So going back to that our works will save us, they won't, they never will, but our works show our appreciation for Christ, and it shows where our hearts are at. Do you want your works to show that you are a follower of Christ, or that you are a follower of the devil?
Yesterday in church we sung the Hymn "I Believe in Christ." The words of this amazing hymn express our beliefs is such a powerful way. It was written by Bruce R. McConkie, and here are the words:
I believe in Christ; he is my King!
With all my heart to him I'll sing;
I'll raise my voice in praise and joy,
In grand amens my tongue employ.
I believe in Christ; he is God's Son.
On earth to dwell his soul did come.
He healed the sick; the dead he raised.
Good works were his; his name be praised.
With all my heart to him I'll sing;
I'll raise my voice in praise and joy,
In grand amens my tongue employ.
I believe in Christ; he is God's Son.
On earth to dwell his soul did come.
He healed the sick; the dead he raised.
Good works were his; his name be praised.
2. I believe in Christ; oh blessed name!
As Mary's Son he came to reign
'Mid mortal men, his earthly kin,
To save them from the woes of sin.
I believe in Christ, who marked the path,
Who did gain all his Father hath,
Who said to men: "Come, follow me,
That ye, my friends, with God may be."
As Mary's Son he came to reign
'Mid mortal men, his earthly kin,
To save them from the woes of sin.
I believe in Christ, who marked the path,
Who did gain all his Father hath,
Who said to men: "Come, follow me,
That ye, my friends, with God may be."
3. I believe in Christ--my Lord, my God!
My feet he plants on gospel sod.
I'll worship him with all my might;
He is the source of truth and light.
I believe in Christ; he ransoms me.
From Satan's grasp he sets me free,
And I shall live with joy and love
In his eternal courts above.
My feet he plants on gospel sod.
I'll worship him with all my might;
He is the source of truth and light.
I believe in Christ; he ransoms me.
From Satan's grasp he sets me free,
And I shall live with joy and love
In his eternal courts above.
4. I believe in Christ; he stands supreme!
From him I'll gain my fondest dream;
And while I strive through grief and pain,
His voice is heard: "Ye shall obtain."
I believe in Christ; so come what may,
With him I'll stand in that great day
When on this earth he comes again
To rule among the sons of men.
Without Christ we have no hope, it is through His grace that we are saved, it is through His grace that we have the chance to change ourselves for the better, it is through His grace that we are able to feel God's love in our lives. There is a man by the name of Brad Wilcox, he gives an amazing address on grace, and what it does for us, it is at http://speeches.byu.edu/?act=viewitem&id=1966. This address has helped me know why faith without works is dead, how Christ's grace has the power to heal me, and how I can use it to help others see the love of God!From him I'll gain my fondest dream;
And while I strive through grief and pain,
His voice is heard: "Ye shall obtain."
I believe in Christ; so come what may,
With him I'll stand in that great day
When on this earth he comes again
To rule among the sons of men.
Here in this world it can get cold, lonely, and dark. It is through Christ's grace, that those dark clouds of sin are rolled away to reveal the glorious shining sun. I know that Christ lives, and loves each and everyone of us. He is continually looking out for us, and showing us His love. We are surrounded by the beauties of this world. Christ has asked us to follow Him, keep His commandments, and to love Him. So going back to that our works will save us, they won't, they never will, but our works show our appreciation for Christ, and it shows where our hearts are at. Do you want your works to show that you are a follower of Christ, or that you are a follower of the devil?
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