Atonement Quote by Merrill J. Bateman
“The Saviors atonement in the garden and on the cross is intimate as well as infinite. Infinite in that it spans the eternities. Intimate in that the Savior felt each persons pains, sufferings, and sicknesses. Consequently, he knows how to carry our sorrows and relieve our burdens that we might be healed from within, made whole persons, and receive everlasting joy in his kingdom. May our faith in the Father and the Son help each of us to become whole.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Saviors' Atonement, 1995
The at's sacrifice is both boundless in scope and personal in experience, allowing Him to understand and relieve individual suffering, leading to inner healing and eternal joy.
In simple terms: Christ’s sacrifice is both universal and personal, offering healing and joy.
Key Takeaway
Trust the Savior’s empathy to find inner wholeness.
Themes
redemption
compassion
healing
eternity
Mood
hopeful
reflective
reverent
Type
theological
inspirational
comforting
When to use this quote
- personal grief
- health crises
- spiritual counseling
- community support
Key Concepts
Incarnation
sacrificial love
theology of suffering
Questions to Reflect On
- How does recognizing personal pain in Christ change your view of suffering?
- What practices help you experience inner healing?
A Different Perspective
Human suffering can feel overwhelming despite divine empathy; faith may be challenged by doubt.
![“In becoming a whole person, the grateful leper was healed inside as well as on the outside. That day nine lepers were healed skin deep, but only one had the faith to be made whole. The tenth leper [was] changed eternally by [his] faith in the Savior and the healing power of his atonement.” quote by Merrill J. Bateman](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/107/merrill-j-bateman-52334_atonement_in-becoming-a-whole-person-the-grateful_3157427.jpg)
