WHAT DO MORMONS BELIEVE ABOUT JESUS CHRIST? THE TESTIMONY OF THE QUORUM OF THE TWELVE APOSTLES TODAY.

Commenting just a bit more on my need to move this declaration of "THE LIVING CHRIST" away from HubPages and here to Squidoo...

The fact is, that HubPages has every right to determine whether an article will harm them, as a site. Although, the fact that there are strict policies, but also room for, what they refer to as an "exception", which can be made.

I fought boldly for this exception to be given this Hub. I felt that because I was writing mainly about Mormonism, and that the discussion of Mormonism and Christianity was totally relevant... this Hub should be allowed to stand.

You might also find it as interesting as I do... that the original article, containing this document - made the TOP PAGE ON GOOGLE...

Search Keywords: What do Mormons believe about Jesus Christ

I know... unbelieveable that HubPages was fully aware of this status on this Hub, and yet would still not grant it an "EXCEPTION"???

I have spoken largely over there recently, for many reasons. Major one - 'somehow' many of my Hubs got 'flagged' for being considered 'duplicate content'?

Now, if that were true... fine. BUT - when it is a bold lie - Houston, we definately have a problem! You can read of my experiences over on HubPages... if you like.

For now... I am beginning to 'see' some bit of refuge over here on Squidoo - that I might creatively work within the two systems to say what I passionately want to say...

About What I Am Passionately wanting to Publish!

Sheesh! Why does it have to be so difficult? LOL

tDMg
LdsNana-AskMormon

(heck... I'm just a harmless little old Nana - who happens to be a Mormon Woman... What's the PROBLEM:-)

As we commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ two millennia ago, we offer our testimony of the reality of His matchless life and the infinite virtue of His great atoning sacrifice. None other has had so profound an influence upon all who have lived and will yet live upon the earth.

He was the Great Jehovah of the Old Testament, the Messiah of the New. Under the direction of His Father, He was the creator of the earth. "All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made" (John 1:3). Though sinless, He was baptized to fulfill all righteousness. He "went about doing good" (Acts 10:38), yet was despised for it. His gospel was a message of peace and goodwill. He entreated all to follow His example. He walked the roads of Palestine, healing the sick, causing the blind to see, and raising the dead. He taught the truths of eternity, the reality of our premortal existence, the purpose of our life on earth, and the potential for the sons and daughters of God in the life to come.

He instituted the sacrament as a reminder of His great atoning sacrifice. He was arrested and condemned on spurious charges, convicted to satisfy a mob, and sentenced to die on Calvary's cross. He gave His life to atone for the sins of all mankind. His was a great vicarious gift in behalf of all who would ever live upon the earth.

We solemnly testify that His life, which is central to all human history, neither began in Bethlehem nor concluded on Calvary. He was the Firstborn of the Father, the Only Begotten Son in the flesh, the Redeemer of the world.

He rose from the grave to "become the firstfruits of them that slept" (1 Corinthians 15:20). As Risen Lord, He visited among those He had loved in life. He also ministered among His "other sheep" (John 10:16) in ancient America. In the modern world, He and His Father appeared to the boy Joseph Smith, ushering in the long-promised "dispensation of the fulness of times" (Ephesians 1:10).

Of the Living Christ, the Prophet Joseph wrote: "His eyes were as a flame of fire; the hair of his head was white like the pure snow; his countenance shone above the brightness of the sun; and his voice was as the sound of the rushing of great waters, even the voice of Jehovah, saying:

"I am the first and the last; I am he who liveth, I am he who was slain; I am your advocate with the Father" (D&C 110:3-4).

Of Him the Prophet also declared: "And now, after the many testimonies which have been given of him, this is the testimony, last of all, which we give of him: That he lives!

"For we saw him, even on the right hand of God; and we heard the voice bearing record that he is the Only Begotten of the Father-

"That by him, and through him, and of him, the worlds are and were created, and the inhabitants thereof are begotten sons and daughters unto God" (D&C 76:22-24).

We declare in words of solemnity that His priesthood and His Church have been restored upon the earth-"built upon the foundation of %u2026 apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone" (Ephesians 2:20).

We testify that He will someday return to earth. "And the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together" (Isaiah 40:5). He will rule as King of Kings and reign as Lord of Lords, and every knee shall bend and every tongue shall speak in worship before Him. Each of us will stand to be judged of Him according to our works and the desires of our hearts.

We bear testimony, as His duly ordained Apostles-that Jesus is the Living Christ, the immortal Son of God. He is the great King Immanuel, who stands today on the right hand of His Father. He is the light, the life, and the hope of the world. His way is the path that leads to happiness in this life and eternal life in the world to come. God be thanked for the matchless gift of His divine Son.

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