Change Quote by Brad Wilcox
““The miracle of the Atonement is not just that we can go home but that—miraculously—we can feel at home there. If Christ did not require faith and repentance, then there would be no desire to change. Think of your friends and family members who have chosen to live without faith and without repentance. They don’t want to change. They are not trying to abandon sin and become comfortable with God. Rather, they are trying to abandon God and become comfortable with sin. If Jesus did not require covenants and bestow the gift of the Holy Ghost, then there would be no way to change. We would be left forever with only willpower, with no access to His power. If Jesus did not require endurance to the end, then there would be no internalization of those changes over time. They would forever be surface and cosmetic rather than sinking inside us and becoming part of us—part of who we are.””
About This Quote
The Atonement enables both returning home and feeling at home through Christ, requiring faith, repentance, covenants, and the Holy Ghost to transform us internally, not just superficially.
In simple terms: Christ’s atonement lets us feel truly at home, needing faith and the Holy Ghost for deep change.
Key Takeaway
Seek lasting transformation through covenant relationship.
Themes
faith
repentance
spiritual transformation
inner change
Christian doctrine
Mood
reflective
hopeful
serious
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal spiritual growth
- church community
- overcoming sin
- daily discipleship
Key Concepts
Atonement
covenant
Holy Ghost
spiritual endurance
Questions to Reflect On
- How does covenant relationship deepen your faith?
- What role does the Holy Ghost play in your daily life?
A Different Perspective
Transformation may be limited without personal commitment and ongoing spiritual practice.
