Jesus Christ Is Your Savior

When God sent us to earth to learn and grow, He knew we would make mistakes. That’s why He gave us a Savior.

We believe Jesus Christ is the literal Son of God and a distinct member of the Godhead, along with God the Father and the Holy Spirit. He came to earth to fulfill a divine mission, where He would:

• Experience the trials of a mortal life.
• Teach and testify of God.
• Perform mighty miracles.
• Suffer and die for our sins allowing us to be cleansed from sin
• Conquer death through His Resurrection, providing a way for all of us to be resurrected.

Jesus Christ was an example of pure love. He compassionately healed the sick and disabled, fed the hungry, raised the dead, cared for the poor, welcomed social outcasts, and ministered to all who faithfully sought Him.

The Savior feels that same love and compassion for you.

As Christians, we strive to be like the Savior and reflect His love in all we do.

Jesus was a master teacher. His sermons, given 2,000 years ago, still inspire people all over the world to lead better lives today. He taught the masses, but the Bible teaches us that He also took time to connect with people individually.

Each of us, including you, can feel greater joy and peace by following the teachings of Jesus Christ. Your local congregation of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has weekly services where you can learn more about how these teachings apply to you personally. The Book of Mormon also contains a record of Christ’s teachings that can add to those in the Bible.

Jesus Christ’s Sacrifice and Death

Although the Savior lived a perfect life, some felt threatened by His influence or were angry as He called out their hypocrisy. They conspired to have Jesus killed.

The night before He was crucified, Jesus Christ retreated to the Garden of Gethsemane, where He suffered the pains and sicknesses of every one of God’s children. This made it possible for Him to provide help and healing in every circumstance.

He was then betrayed, arrested, beaten, mocked, and nailed to a cross. Three days later, He rose to live again, conquering death and sin. Though Jesus Christ’s death was tragic and unjust, His divine sacrifice made it possible for each of us to be forgiven and rise from the dead.

We Can Be Forgiven Through Christ’s Atonement

When Jesus Christ suffered in the Garden of Gethsemane and on the cross, He took our sins upon him. He paid the price of justice so each of us could receive mercy. When we sincerely repent, we can be forgiven.

We Can Live Again Through Resurrection

Jesus Christ rose from the dead on the third day after His Crucifixion. Because of Him, each of us can also be resurrected and live again. We can live with God and our loved ones in a perfected body, free from sickness, sorrow, and pain.

The Savior cares about and understands you. He has felt the weight of your most difficult trials and has suffered for your sins. He invites you to follow Him and find peace.