Your Covenant (Paperback) *

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Author: Mark A. Shields

As members of the restored Church, we know that we are part of the Abrahamic Covenant, but few understand what that means for us today. Mark Shields, author of Your Endowment, describes the latter-day blessings of the Abrahamic Covenant and how those blessings are inextricably linked to the temple. Filled with poignant insights, this book will enhance your understanding of the temple experience.

Table of Contents:

Section 1: Introduction to the Abrahamic Covenant
Section 2: The Blessings of the Abrahamic Covenant
Section 3: The Works of Abraham

Excerpt:

There are a handful of gospel topics that are commonly mentioned but not so commonly understood. Take for example the Atonement of Jesus Christ. Many scriptures and teachings leave no doubt that it is the most important act ever accomplished in earth's history and that we are all eternally cut off from the presence of God without it. That teaches us about its importance, and that is a lesson that we as a church understand well.

But I spent many years of frustration trying to figure out exactly what act or acts actually constitute the Atonement. Was it in Gethsemane? Was it on Golgotha? Was it both? Or was it also in the Garden of the Empty Tomb? Or was it even the Savior's entire life? After all, that entire life gave us a perfect example to follow in all things. Likewise, every minute of the Savior's life was necessary preparation for Him to pay the price of our sins, since every minute of His life was lived without sin. With questions like these, I don't think I'm alone in my quest to understand to understand the Atonement better. And I'm convinced that I would appreciate the Atonement more deeply and personally if I could define it and understand it better.

 192 pages