"By voluntarily taking upon Himself the sins of all mankind, being cruelly nailed to the cross, and victoriously conquering death on the third day, Jesus gave a more sacred significance to the Passover ordinance that had been bestowed upon Israel in ancient times. In fulfillment of prophecy, He offered His own body and precious blood as the great and last sacrifice, validating the traditional symbols used in the celebration of the Lord’s Passover. In so doing, Christ experienced physical and spiritual suffering that is incomprehensible to the human mind.
The Savior Himself said:
'For behold, I, God, have suffered these things for all . . .
Which suffering caused myself, even God, the greatest of all, to tremble because of pain, and to bleed at every pore, and to suffer both body and spirit—and would that I might not drink the bitter cup, and shrink . . .'
'Nevertheless, glory be to the Father, and I partook and finished my preparations unto the children of men.'
While through His sacrifice the Savior unconditionally removed the effects of physical death, He did not eliminate our personal responsibility to repent for the sins we commit. Rather, He extended to us a loving invitation to be reconciled to our Eternal Father. Through Jesus Christ and His atoning sacrifice, we can experience a mighty change of mind and heart, bringing a fresh attitude, both toward God and toward life in general.
The gift of repentance is an expression of God’s kindness toward His children, and it is a demonstration of His incomparable power to help us overcome the sins we commit. It is also an evidence of the patience and long-suffering our loving Father has for our mortal weakness and frailties. President Russell M. Nelson, our beloved prophet, referred to this gift as 'the key to happiness and peace of mind.'
When we genuinely repent . . . we will become free from the bondage of sin, find joy in our earthly journey, and become eligible to receive eternal salvation, which was prepared from the foundation of the world for all who believe in Jesus Christ and come unto Him."
-Elder Ulisses Soares, 2021 General Conference address.
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Al tomar voluntariamente sobre Sí mismo los pecados de toda la humanidad, ser cruelmente clavado en la cruz y conquistar victoriosamente la muerte al tercer día, Jesús dio un significado más sagrado a la ordenanza de la Pascua que había sido otorgada a Israel en la antigüedad. En cumplimiento de la profecía, ofreció Su propio cuerpo y sangre preciosa como el gran y último sacrificio, validando los símbolos tradicionales usados en la celebración de la Pascua del Señor. Al hacerlo, Cristo experimentó un sufrimiento físico y espiritual que es incomprensible para la mente humana. El Salvador mismo dijo:
“Porque he aquí, yo, Dios, he padecido estas cosas por todos, ...
“El cual hizo que yo mismo, Dios, el mayor de todos, temblara a causa del dolor, y sangrara por cada poro, y sufriera tanto en cuerpo como en espíritu, y desearía no beber la amarga copa y encogerme. -
"Sin embargo, gloria sea al Padre, y participé y terminé mis preparativos para los hijos de los hombres".
-Élder Ulisses Soares, discurso de la Conferencia General de 2021.
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