Atonement Quote by John Taylor
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““In a manner to us incomprehensible and inexplicable, [the Savior] bore the weight of the sins of the whole world; not only of Adam, but of his posterity; and in doing that, opened the kingdom of heaven, not only to all believers and all who obeyed the law of God, but to more than one-half of the human family who die before they come to years of maturity, as well as to the heathen, who, having died without law, will, through His mediation, be resurrected without law, and be judged without law, and thus participate, according to their capacity, works and worth, in the blessings of His atonement.””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Latter‑Day Saints General Conference, 1908
Jesus’ atonement covers all humanity, granting salvation beyond law‑obeying believers to the dead and non‑believers alike.
In simple terms: Christ saves everyone, even those who never knew the law.
Key Takeaway
Recognize universal grace.
Themes
salvation
grace
universalism
Mood
reverent
hopeful
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- missionary work
- interfaith dialogue
- personal reflection on mortality
Key Concepts
Atonement
inclusivity
theology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this view affect your understanding of justice?
- What responsibilities arise from believing all are eligible for salvation?
A Different Perspective
The claim of universal salvation challenges traditional exclusivist doctrines.
![“My belief in the gospel of Jesus Christ and the testimony I have of the Savior and His atonement [is my personal shelter].” quote by LaVell Edwards](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/cca/lavell-edwards-8764_atonement_my-belief-in-the-gospel-of-jesus-christ_926842.jpg)
