Jesus Christ is a God; he is Jehovah of the Old Testament (see Abr. 2:7–8); he is the Savior of the New Testament.

Jesus Christ dwelt in the heavens with his Father (see John 1:1–5), and we dwelt with them as spirit children of God the Father.

Jesus Christ presented his Father’s eternal plan, that plan of which we are all part. We come to this earth to undergo testing for a probationary period and to have opposition in all things. Through the eternal principle of agency, we are free to choose liberty and eternal life and return with honor to God’s presence if we live righteous lives; or to choose captivity and spiritual death (see Moses 4:1–4).

Jesus Christ is the creator of all things on earth, under the direction of his Father (see Moses 1:33; Eph. 3:9).

“The Father sent the Son to be the Saviour of the world” (1 Jn. 4:14).

 

Jesus Christ came to this earth, born of Mary, a mortal mother. His Father was Almighty God (see Luke 1:26–35).

Jesus Christ was baptized by immersion by John the Baptist, and the Holy Ghost was manifest in the “Spirit like a dove descending upon him” (Mark 1:10). And his Father spoke: “Thou art my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased” (Mark 1:11).

Jesus Christ organized his church and selected twelve Apostles, and also prophets, seventies, and evangelists (see Eph. 4:11; Luke 6:13; Luke 10:1).

Jesus Christ’s message is unique. He stands between us and his Father; he is the Mediator (see D&C 76:41–43; John 3:17). Through him shall all mankind be saved and by him shall all mankind be saved.

Jesus Christ is the Redeemer, our Savior; only he with a mortal mother and an immortal Father could fulfill the Atonement and die to save all mankind. He did so of his own free will and choice (see Matt. 26:39; Mark 14:34–36; Luke 22:41–42).

Jesus Christ was resurrected and appeared to many after his resurrection (see John 20:11–30; Luke 24:13–44). He taught us the physical characteristics of a resurrected being and told us that we could follow his example and that we would be able to progress and be like him.

Jesus Christ’s ascension into heaven before the eyes of his disciples was accompanied by the promise that in like manner he would come again (Acts 1:9–11; Mark 16:19–20; Luke 24:51–53). 

The second coming of Jesus Christ is nigh at hand, as the signs of the Second Coming are being fulfilled this very day. 

Hallelujah

Psalm 148

Praise ye the Lord. 

Praise ye the Lord from the heavens: 

praise him in the heights.

Praise ye him, all his angels: 

praise ye him, all his hosts.

Praise ye him, sun and moon: 

praise him, all ye stars of light.

Praise him, ye heavens of heavens, and 

ye waters that be above the heavens.

Let them praise the name of the Lord:

 for he commanded, and they were created.

He hath also stablished them for ever and ever: 

he hath made a decree which shall not pass.

Praise the Lord from the earth, ye dragons, and all deeps:

Fire, and hail; snow, and vapour; stormy wind fulfilling his word:

Mountains, and all hills; fruitful trees, and all cedars:

Beasts, and all cattle; creeping things, and flying fowl:

Kings of the earth, and all people; princes, and all judges of the earth:

Both young men, and maidens; old men, and children:

Let them praise the name of the Lord: 

for his name alone is excellent; 

his glory is above the earth and heaven.

Therefore, let us glory, 

yea, we will glory in the Lord; 

yea, we will rejoice, for our joy is full; 

yea, we will praise our God forever. 

Behold, who can glory too much in the Lord? 

Yea, who can say too much of his great power, 

and of his mercy, and of his 

long suffering towards the children of men? 

Behold, I say unto you, 

I cannot say the smallest part which I feel.

Alma 26:16

The Unique Message of Jesus Christ

By Elder Robert D. Hales

Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles

1994