The Sacrament: Remember Him
The covenant to “remember him” is the primary purpose of the sacrament, and represents everything he asks us to do.
Exploring the History and Doctrine of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Exploring the History and Doctrine of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Gospel doctrines are better understood when we know how they fit within the Plan of Salvation. The articles in this topic will discuss the major components of the Plan of Salvation, and as future doctrines are addressed, they will be evaluated within the framework of the Plan of Salvation.
The primary focus of the Plan of Salvation is the Atonement of Jesus Christ. The articles addressing gospel doctrines will focus on the doctrine of Christ, or the gospel of Jesus Christ, which teaches us what we must do in order to claim the benefits of the Atonement of Christ.
The covenant to “remember him” is the primary purpose of the sacrament, and represents everything he asks us to do.
The covenant to keep his commandments which he has given us helps us to focus our minds on the Savior.
When we take the sacrament, we covenant that we are willing to take upon ourselves the name of Jesus Christ.
The Savior has established conditions, primarily repentance, that we must satisfy to receive the blessings of his atonement.
The promise of always having the Spirit in our lives is one of the greatest blessings we can receive.
As an Aaronic Priesthood ordinance, the sacrament helps us to understand the true meaning of daily repentance.
The ordinance of the sacrament can teach us how to live the gospel of Jesus Christ in every circumstance.
Living the doctrine of Christ is following Christ. It is how we come unto Christ and are saved.
A covenant relationship with God requires us to make significant promises, but God will bless us for keeping those promises.