In this last General Conference there seemed to be much emphasis on being active in the church and active in the gospel. Donald L. Hallstorm's talk really focused on that in particular. However, back in October 1984, Ronald E. Poelman gave a talk about this subject entitled "The Gospel and the Church." In it he says:
"The gospel of Jesus Christ is a divine and perfect plan. It is composed of eternal, unchanging principles, laws, and ordinances which are universally applicable to every individual regardless of time, place, or circumstance. Gospel principles never change.
"The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the kingdom of God on earth, administered by the priesthood of God. The Church has authority to teach correctly the principles and doctrines of the gospel and to administer its essential ordinances.
"The gospel is the divine plan for personal, individual salvation and exaltation. The Church is divinely commissioned to provide the means and resources that implement this plan in each individual’s life.
"Procedures, programs, and policies are developed within the Church to help us realize gospel blessings according to our individual capacity and circumstances. Under divine direction, these policies, programs, and procedures may be changed from time to time as necessary to fulfill gospel purposes."The cause of our Redeemer and our God is "to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man" (Moses 1:39). Jesus Christ organized his church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, for us, his latter-day saints. It's to help us accomplish, guide and teach us everything we need to know and do to have eternal life.
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