What is the Gospel?

3 Nephi 26:13-22

Jesus' words to the Nephites after his death..
v13 ...I came into the world to do the will of my Father...



v14 ...that I might be lifted up upon the cross...that I might draw all men unto me, that as I have been lifted up by men even so should men be lifted up by the Father, to stand before me, to be judged of their works..


v16 ...whoso repenteth and is baptized in my name shall be filled; and if he endureth to the end, behold, him will I hold guiltless before my Father.


v20 ...repent...be baptized... that ye may be sanctified by the reception of the Holy Ghost, that ye may stand spotless before me at the last day...


v21 ...this is my gospel


v22 ...if ye do these things blessed are ye, for ye shall be lifted up at the last day.
 
 
I know Jesus Christ came down to earth to teach us then atone for our sins and pains.  I'm thankful to be able to follow His example and have greater joy as I go through life.  I'm grateful for His willingness to atone for us so we can repent, change, even forgive and return to Heavenly Father.

Knowledge of the Plan of Salvation

3 Nephi 5:20
...I have reason to bless my God and my Savior Jesus Christ, ...that he hath given me and my people so much knowledge unto the salvation of our souls.

That’s my sentiment and that gives me joy. I wish the same on those who don’t yet have that knowledge.  Especially my dad, brother and 2 sister-in-laws.  I wish they could open their minds and hearts to it so they can have more joy in their lives.  I didn't always have this knowledge and life was hard.  Sometimes I didn't want to live with  my challenges.  After the death of my grandpa, I began to ask questions and found it in the LDS Church principles.  One day I knew it was all true.  I now had a purpose in life and would work through my challenges.  It makes it easier.