Our Savior, Jesus Christ: His Life and Mission to Cleanse and Heal

by David J. Ridges

How long has the Savior’s Atonement been blessing our lives? In Our Savior, Jesus Christ, celebrated LDS gospel scholar David Ridges examines the premortal roles of the Master, His mortal life, and the continuing work after His resurrection to make exaltation available to all, if we will come unto the Father through Him. The Atonement of Jesus Christ is the central focus of the gospel and the power through which we can be cleansed and healed from the effects of sin. Through this reverential book, readers will come to better understand the infinite scope of Christ’s sacrifice on behalf of all mankind.

Genres: Religion, Lds

416 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 1, 2008

About the author

David J. Ridges taught for the Church Educational System for thirty-five years. He holds bachelor's and master's degrees from Brigham Young University and taught adult religion and Know Your Religion classes for BYU Continuing Education and spoke at BYU Campus Education Week for many years.

Ridges has served as a curriculum writer for Sunday School, seminary, and institute of religion manuals. His callings in the Church include Gospel Doctrine teacher, bishop, stake president, and patriarch. He and his wife, Janette, have served two full-time Church Educational System missions. They are the parents of six children and are enjoying a growing number of grandchildren. They reside in Springville, Utah.

Reviews

[Linda Toone · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a great book to read before Easter- on the life and mission of Jesus Christ. I've read other scripture commentaries by David Ridges, and he always makes the scriptures come alive. This book reads more like a novel, using the four gospels as well as the Joseph Smith translation of the Bible to chronologically teach of Christ's life and mission. It'll be a helpful resource to refer to again and again.

[Dail Allen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well written with quotes about Jesus and his life

[Randa Pickle · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good read about the Saviors life. He brings some clarification on all sorts of Jewish doctrine and practices. David ridges is a master teacher. Thanks

[Russell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful book!

[Anita · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this book for the hpootp flourish and blotts reading challenge. I used the 2021 reading challenge prompt read a book that includes a page 394. I enjoyed it very much

[Casey · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was wonderful! It's a great study guide if you're reading the New Testament. I love Ridges! He'll put the actual verses from the scriptures in his book and then right below the verse he'll put the Joseph Smith translation of the verse or he'll give added commentary from prophets about what the verse means. He's done several study guides for the Book of Mormon, D& C and so forth, but Our Savior Jesus Christ focuses of those scriptures in the New Testament that deal with the Saviors parables as well as the Atonement. Ridges divides the book into 4 or 5 sections. The first section talks about how the Atonement worked in the pre-existence, then there's a section dealing with the Atonement during Christ's birth, his first year ministry, second year ministry, etc... all the way up to the Atonement in our day. I really liked it. He expounds on the parables of Jesus and his teachings and explains them in ways that are not only understandable but thought provoking as well.

[Shaun · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was an amazing book about Jesus Christ. It detailed out the three years of his mortal mission in excellent detail and thorough use of the four New Testament gospels and other scriptures. I was especially touched by the atonement. I gained some awesome insights about the atonement and how to better apply it in my life. This is like Jesus the Christ, but I felt the prose was easier to understand and absorb. This is a must read for anyone who wants to get to know their Savior better and come to understand more fully his incredible love for all of us.

[Erin · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this cover to cover, like a novel. Although this is a good way to read this book. I am glad I own it, so i can use it as a reference book as well. I really liked the chronological order of the book. For the first time, I was able to see how events from the first year of the Savior's ministry lead to future events. I always like studying the last week of the Savior's life. I am so grateful for those events and the impact they have had on my life.

[Ann Leah · Rating 5 out of 5]

David Ridges has a wonderful way of explaining Gospel doctrine. He opens one's eyes to the times when then scriptures were written, also giving insights and background details which helps one understand everything more clearly.

[Cameron Reid Armstrong · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very good book that talks about not only the life but the true mission of the Savior to cleanse and heal us so we may return back to the Father. Well done and a very good read.

[Linda]

GREAT BOOK. IT ABOUT HIS LIFE AND MISDSION TO CLEANSE AND HEAL. IT HELPS US TO BETTER UNDERSTAND THE INFINITE SCOPE OF CHRIST'S SACRIFICE ON BEHALF OF ALL MANKIND.