The Doctrine of "The Infinite Atonement"

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This paper presents a brief look into the doctrine of the "Infinite Atonement of Christ". The paper is written from the perspective of the prophet, Joseph Smith.

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"Among the precious doctrinal contributions from 2nd Nephi of the Book of Mormon, Jacob, the younger brother of Nephi, glorifies the Atonement of Jesus Christ within Heavenly Father's plan of salvation. Emphasizing the infinite nature of the Atonement, Jacob reads from the writings of the ancient prophet Isaiah and teaches his brethren concerning the covenants that the Lord has prepared for all the house of Israel. Through His goodness and grace, God prepared a way for all mankind to escape the awful grasp of the devil, by sacrificing His only begotten son. Clearly, there is no other way. Joseph Smith the Prophet taught that "man was not able himself to erect a system, or plan with power sufficient to free him from a destruction which awaited him" (TPJS, 58). What produces the infinite power of the atonement? How did Christ gain the right, the ability to have such an infinite effect over all of us and our sins?"

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