President Russell M. Nelson spoke during the Sunday afternoon session of April 2023 general conference. “Whatever questions or problems you have, the answer is always found in the life and teachings of Jesus Christ,” President Nelson said. The following is a summary of what he taught.
President Nelson’s talk summary
Easter Sunday is the most important religious observance for followers of Jesus Christ.
“Because of Jesus Christ, we can repent and be forgiven of our sins. Because of Him, each of us will be resurrected.”
The Book of Mormon records, in 3 Nephi 9, the Savior inviting the Nephites to return to Him, to repent and be converted so He could heal them.
“Jesus Christ extends that same invitation to you today. I plead with you to come unto Him so that He can heal you. He will heal you from sin as you repent. He will heal you from sadness and fear. He will heal you from the wounds of this world.
“Whatever questions or problems you have, the answer is always found in the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. Learn more about His Atonement, His love, His mercy, His doctrine and His restored gospel of healing and progression. Turn to Him. Follow Him.”
Fifteen new temple locations were announced.
“Jesus Christ is the reason we build temples. Each is His holy house. Making covenants and receiving essential ordinances in the temple, as well as seeking to draw closer to Him there, will bless your life in ways no other kind of worship can.”
Notable quotes
“Because of Jesus Christ, we can repent and be forgiven of our sins. Because of Him, each of us will be resurrected.”
“Whatever questions or problems you have, the answer is always found in the life and teachings of Jesus Christ.”
“Making covenants and receiving essential ordinances in the temple, as well as seeking to draw closer to Him there, will bless your life in ways no other kind of worship can.”
See the full text of President Nelson’s talk: ‘The Answer Is Always Jesus Christ’
Who is President Nelson?
- President Russell M. Nelson became the 17th President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in January 2018, after serving 34 years in the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. He is now the oldest President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, as well as the longest-living apostle in this dispensation.
- A renowned surgeon, President Nelson assisted on the first human open-heart surgery in Utah using a heart-lung machine. In June 2018, the University of Utah honored President Nelson with an endowed chair in surgery.
- He and his late wife, Sister Dantzel White Nelson, who died in 2005, have 10 children, 57 grandchildren and more than 140 great-grandchildren. He married Sister Wendy Watson in 2006.
What has President Nelson done recently?
- During the October 2022 general conference, he affirmed that abuse is “an abomination to the Lord,” taught that those who make and keep covenants can find rest and overcome the world with the Savior’s help, and emphasized the importance of focusing on the temple.
- President Russell M. Nelson offers 3 deep sea fishing lessons to help improve lives in 2023.
- President Nelson will receive the Gandhi-King-Mandela Peace Prize from Morehouse College.
- President Russell M. Nelson’s prophetic ministry: 5 years of historic leadership, revelation and invitations.
- Church News podcast: A glimpse into President Nelson’s role as a father.
- What’s the current status for the 118 temples announced by President Nelson?
- President Nelson in November 2022 devotional to Nevada Latter-day Saints: ‘We will build temples. You will build people prepared to enter them’
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