Christ and His Atonement

        A few weeks ago, we talked about the Atonement and my professor reminded us the importance of keeping Christ in the equation. He mentioned to us that as members of the church, we often give all the credit to the Atonement, and not to Christ. I found this really interesting. It's not something I've ever thought about before, but it's something that became extremely important to me. Christ suffered so much for us, it is important for us to remember what He has done for us.
      A talk given by Russell M. Nelson this past weekend reiterated the idea. He expressed that "it is the Savior who suffered, it is the Savior who broke the bands of death, it is the Savior who paid the price for our sins and transgressions and blotched them out on condition of our repentance. It is the Savior who delivers us from physical and spiritual death." This quote filled me with love for the Savior and what He has done for all of us. It taught me the importance of involving Christ when we talk about the Atonement. And how it is incomplete doctrine to shortcut the phrase. I am grateful for the knowledge that my professor and President Nelson have provided me with.