The continuous atonement pdf

Maybe we do this out of embarrassment, lack of confidence, low self-esteem, etc. Strangely enough, the key to freedom is obedience. It is His nature to love perfectly and infinitely. He is bound to love me—not because I am good—but because He is good! God is love! It is a harder road, but it is the only road worth traveling. While much is endured, love is preserved. There IS a place for sinners who are willing to confess, learn from mistakes, sincerely progress through the repentance process and welcome the power of the Atonement.

We may stumble, but He never does. We may falter, but He never will. Roberts taught. Even after the sins of the past are forgiven, the one so pardoned will doubtless fee the force of sinful habit bearing heavily upon him.

There is an absolute necessity for some additional sanctifying grace that will strengthen poor human nature. Such strength, such power, such a sanctifying grace is conferred on man in being born of the Spirit—in receiving the Holy Ghost. However, obedience is only the starting point that allows the rest of the climb to be possible. Both are possible only through the Atonement, but both become a continuous part of our lives when we realize the continuous nature of the Atonement.

This perspective allows us to consider the motives that enable us to find and maintain the essential balance between the two. This process allows us to grow and gain charity as well as forgiveness and acceptance. Once we have repented, we will no longer feel the sting of guilt or remorse associated with sin, but we must not forget what we have learned from the experience.

Through His atoning sacrifice, Christ takes away the pain and stain, but not the memory. To remove the memory would eliminate the learning. Tons of credit to the author. One he succeeds at very well.

He doesn't shy away from anything really - including the pretty flawed bicycle analogy and "after all we can do" troublesome verse. Jul 08, Barnard Madsen rated it really liked it. Key insight from this book: perfect freedom requires perfect love.

Mar 30, Joseph Hoehne rated it it was amazing. Great examples and nuggets of wisdom on every page. Jul 26, Sharla Moody rated it it was amazing. Loved this look at the Atonement. I took many notes and would recommend it highly. Mar 06, Nichole DirrtyH rated it it was amazing Shelves: books-i-own , church-books , I absolutely loved this book. It brought me so much peace and hope. Highly recommended. Aug 12, Matthew rated it really liked it.

I loved Brad Wilcox when I was a teenager and got to meet him once when I was in college. There is something about his writing and speaking that I connect with, and I love the examples and explanations he gives.

This book is easily one of his best works. Very easy to read, and yet surprisingly deep. The example of the sacrament prayer is something that I will probably remember every Sunday for the rest of my life. Dec 01, Michelle rated it really liked it Shelves: book-club , I heard the author talk about much of the material in this book and I preferred his speaking to his writing.

That said, I still found this to be an inspiring and useful book. It is knowing that His Atonement is real, that its purpose is to transform us, an I heard the author talk about much of the material in this book and I preferred his speaking to his writing. It is knowing that His Atonement is real, that its purpose is to transform us, and that it will be available as long as that perfecting process takes. That is the promise of the Atonement of Christ. Boyd K. Packer " Wilcox's down-to-earth writing and clear examples make a difficult subject much easier to understand.

Mar 18, Michelle rated it it was amazing Shelves: spiritual. This book's title says it all. It is an examination of the Atonement, but not just how the Atonement can save us at the end of our lives, but how it is our very real source for strength, solace, forgiveness and power each and every day, as we struggle along, mired in sins we repeat all too often.

I know many others who, like me, have become discouraged at our apparent and obvious lack of perfection, even after years of trying to live the Gospel. The truths in this book are like a balm. I'm afrai This book's title says it all. I'm afraid if I try to write all my favorite quotes here, I'll be engaging in copyright infringement. So I'll just include one--one that may be going on a wall in my home: "When we speak of the human part of a covenant as something we can do without God's assistance, or the divine part of a covenant as something we can repay, we not only grossly overestimate our own abillities but we also see teh arrangement as a one-time deal.

When we fully realize the continuous nature of the Atonement, gratitude and obedience are less a condition of receiving it and more a natural outgrowth of it. They become as continuous as the gift itself. In that moment, we realize we do not earn the Atonement. The Atonement actually earns us. May 14, Julie rated it it was amazing. Loved it. I rarely read "church" lit, but made an exception for this one, and it is excellent.

If you think it's an excellent explanation for a complicated doctrine, and find it as comforting as I did, you may want to do what I did -- buy this book. In the acknowledgments, Wilcox quotes Dallin H. Oaks: "A call for repentance that is clear enough and loud enough Loved it. Oaks: "A call for repentance that is clear enough and loud enough to encourage reformation by the lenient can produce paralyzing discouragement in the conscientious.

The dose of doctrine that is strong enough to penetrate the hard shell of the easygoing group may prove to be a massive overdose for the conscientious. This purpose of this book is to comfort. View 1 comment. Jan 07, Ryelor rated it it was amazing Shelves: highly-recommended , absolute-favorites , worthy-to-read-again. I was a little sad when I finished this book.

It was so uplifting and edifying that I would read a little bit of it every morning and then think about what I'd read during the day. This book is perfect for someone who is trying to understand why everyone is worthy of the Atonement, why justice and mercy are important, why Christ saves and redeems us. Wilcox shows why the Atonement should fill us with hope, not make us feel hopeless. I learn best through examples, and this book is full of them. H I was a little sad when I finished this book.

Having turned the last page of this book, I feel like I have a deeper appreciation for Christ's Atonement and a more solid understanding about the beauty and hope found in His sacrifice.

In my opinion, everyone should read this book. All of us can benefit from a little hope. Jul 03, Heather Rindlisbacher rated it it was amazing.

For those struggling to understand the concept of the atonement, or for those who understand it and are attempting to apply it to themselves, this book is amazing. I'm also always on the lookout for books written from an LDS perspective that deal empathetically with depression and mental illness, this book has a chapter specifically written on that topic.

This book was quickly added to my list of books to pass on to future bishops when attempting to explain mental illness to those who are not familar with the accompanying challenges. Sep 16, Jill rated it really liked it. He talks a great deal about justice and how the atonement satisfies the demands of justice, so we can repent of our sins and become like God. We are ideally supposed to consecrate our lives to God and find joy in living as he asks, with no ulterior motives. Jul 10, Millie rated it it was amazing Shelves: all-time-favs.

Absolutely wonderful book. Provided me with so much insight and understanding as to the purpose of the atonement and what it means for me in my life. It also made me feel at peace with my day to day struggles and helped me grow closer to my Father in Heaven. This life is a process; God knew we'd slip up sometimes and loved us enough to send his Son to atone for our sins.

I would highly recommend it. Dec 05, Melanie rated it really liked it Shelves: religious. I learned a lot from this wonderful book by Brad Wilcox. One day we will have to face ourselves in the mirror and realize how much w I learned a lot from this wonderful book by Brad Wilcox.

One day we will have to face ourselves in the mirror and realize how much we need the Savior. Jesus would provide a way for us to be resurrected and, by His shouldering our punishment and guilt, a way to be cleansed. However, those would not be the end of His gifts. He also took upon Himself our infirmities and sorrows. He provided a way for us to be consoled through every trial. He suffered alone so that we would never have to do the same.

Through His Atonement all of us can be covered, helped, comforted, and ultimately embraced. The gospel was given us to heal our pain. However, He does shield us from fear in those dark times and delivers us from having to face those difficulties alone. Jesus makes every mountain manageable and fills every valley. You will qualify for your inheritance by learning what I have learned and by living as I have lived. His unique birth and mission were absolutely necessary because they constituted our only chance to avoid eternal destruction.

Lund There is a man in a hot desert who sees a fountain at the top of a hill. With great effort, he climbs the hill and receives the life-giving water. What saved him? Was it the climb his works or the water grace? The answer, of course, is that they are both essential. Scriptures make it clear that our works are a significant factor in where we end up. However, this is not because of what our works earn us, but because of how they shape us. As we face the fight, rather than shunning it, God transforms us.

And He will then return to you freedoms that you can hardly dream of—the freedom to feel and to know, the freedom to do, and the freedoms to be, at least a thousandfold more than we offer Him.

Progress is. Consider how the wards in the Book of Mormon softened and humbled the hearts of some, but hardened others see Alma It is Christ who can sanctify our experiences for our growth and development, but we must let Him do so.

The continuous Atonement of Jesus Christ will be there for me and you. Jan 12, Jared rated it really liked it Shelves: pencebery. One idea that I really liked was different levels of motivation that Wilcox discussed. He suggested that the highest level of motivation is a friend, giving more meaning to Jesus yelling his disciples that He is their friend. No doubt even the Prophet and his associates were progressing through the levels of motivation. Servants are required to work.

Sons are expected to work. View 2 comments. Feb 07, Annette rated it it was amazing Recommends it for: Everyone. Shelves: self-help , lds , christian-inspirational , 5-star-non-fictional-favorites. Full review to come soon but for now all I can say is WOW! What a fabulously inspirational book!

Ok here it is: I would like to give you a brief snapshot a teaser into each chapter. Even if you struggle with a serious addiction and you keep regressing. When we're tempted to give up, we must remember God is long-suffering, change is a process, and repentance is a pattern in our lives.

In this Chapter, Brother Wlicox shares a couple of stories from when he was a mission president in Chile. The first one he shares is about a man who didn't think he needed the Savior until his teenage son died tragically. He shares this quote by President Ezra T.

Benson, "Just as a man does not really desire food until he is hungry, so he does not desire the salvation of Christ until he knows why he needs Christ. Through the atonement we are also covered emotionally and spiritually. President Boyd K. Packer: "For some reason, we think the Atonement of Christ applies only at the end of mortal life to redemption from the Fall, from spiritual death.

It is an ever-present power to call upon to everyday life The Atonement has practical, personal, and everyday value. This chapter is about how the atonement can transform us if we let it. The goal is not just being with God, but being like God One who chooses Christ chooses to be changed. This story has stuck with me more than anything else in the entire book. It touched me so deeply I shared it with several of my friends and family. He really analyzes the phrase "after all we can do" word by word.

He is more concerned with the offerer than the offering. In this chapter, he explains justice and mercy and how they are both essential to our salvation. Sin is wrong, but covering it up makes it worse because the only sins the Atonement can't reach are the unconfessed ones Confession makes problems a part of our past, while lying makes them a part of our future. He shares a quote from President Gordon B. Hinckley: "I know it isn't easy. It's discouraging at times, sure.

Aren't you glad it isn't just fun all the time? Those valleys of discouragement make more beautiful the peaks of achievement. He compares the repentant sinner's life with a polished marble stone. Isn't it beautiful? What makes it beautiful is not that it is free from imperfections. If it were clear and white, with no flaws, it would look plastic and artificial. When we repent, our sins are gone, but the memories linger, just like these dark lines. However, as we keep our covenants and experience the sanctifying influence of the Spirit, it is as if those dark lines are polished over time.

They actually become part of our beauty. Obviously, I got a lot out of this book and will refer to it again and again. It sits next to my bed so that I can reach for it whenever I'm feeling the need for something uplifting and encouraging. Aug 14, Kristi rated it it was amazing. If I could give it more stars, I would. This book brings the atonement into your heart in a very real and understandable way. I have lived listening to this book, but I also bought it so I can highlight and study it.

It was awesome that he is the reader for his audiobook. Wilcox has helped completely changed my outlook on the Atonment, and other doctrines of the church such as the nature of God and the Fall. I have reccomneded this book to almost everyone I know who is struggling with their personal worth and needs a spiritual jumpstart.

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