The Living Christ #12

The Living Christ #12

Our final post for our study of The Living Christ is the signature block of the First Presidency and the Twelve Apostles as of January 1 2000. Seventeen and a half years, and only 7 of the 15 are still on this side of the veil, but this testimony is eternal. Just this last April, President Nelson said: 

The importance of the Savior’s mission was emphasized by the Prophet Joseph Smith, who declared emphatically that “the fundamental principles of our religion are the testimony of the Apostles and Prophets, concerning Jesus Christ, that He died, was buried, and rose again the third day, and ascended into heaven; and all other things which pertain to our religion are only appendages to it.” . . . It was this very statement of the Prophet that provided the incentive for 15 prophets, seers, and revelators to issue and sign their testimony to commemorate the 2,000th anniversary of the Lord’s birth. That historic testimony is titled “The Living Christ.” Many members have memorized its truths. Others barely know of its existence. As you seek to learn more about Jesus Christ, I urge you to study “The Living Christ.” 

Elder Ballard also said

We must keep the doctrine and gospel of Jesus Christ at the center of our goals and plans. Without Him, no eternal goal is possible, and our plans to achieve our eternal goals will surely fail. . . . One additional help is “The Living Christ: The Testimony of the Apostles,” which was presented to the Church on January 1, 2000. Place a copy where you can see it, and take time to review each of the statements found in this inspired testimony of Christ by His special witnesses who signed it.

It is my prayer that as you have spent some time each week reading this section of the blog and reviewing The Living Christ, that its truths will distill in our hearts and minds and will continue to bring us closer to Christ.