“They Are As Though There Had Been No Redemption Made”

Joseph F. McConkie, Robert L. Millet
Of what value is the Atonement and the redeeming mission of Jesus Christ if the people of the earth are to continue to live in darkness and despair? Why should the only sinless man ever to grace this planet offer up his life if his sufferings and death will not result in added truth and added vision to a benighted world? In short, why have an atonement- a priceless gift intended to repair the damage of death and sin- if the bulk of mankind have no reason to rejoice in the gifts and graces associated with the new creation in Christ?

Doctrinal Commentary on the Book of Mormon, Vol. 4

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