Easter Reminds Us

Eternity’s Great Gifts: 
Finding Peace, Joy, and Belonging through Jesus Christ

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Introduction:

In his April 2025 General Conference address, “Eternity’s Great Gifts: Jesus Christ’s Atonement, Resurrection, Restoration,” Elder Gerrit W. Gong of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles delivers a tender and powerful message about the depth of the Savior’s love. He helps us see that through Jesus Christ, we receive eternal gifts—peace, transformation, and a deep sense of belonging. Elder Gong draws on personal experiences, scriptural testimony, and global perspectives to invite each of us to embrace the Savior’s life-changing grace.

Summary:

Elder Gong’s message centers around the three eternal gifts of Jesus Christ: His Atonement, His Resurrection, and the Restoration of His Church. Through stories of sorrow and joy, he reminds us that Jesus understands our tears—whether of grief or joy—and is with us in our most vulnerable moments. The Savior weeps with compassion, just as He rejoices in our faith and spiritual victories.

Elder Gong shows how these divine gifts bring healing to our relationships, freedom from sin, relief from perfectionism, and restoration of all that was lost or broken. He weaves global experiences and scriptural connections, including insights from Easter, Passover, and the Restoration on April 6, to show how these events converge in eternal harmony. His message reminds us that we all share divine identity and a common invitation to come unto Christ.

Five Quotes:

1. “When our tears flow, we sometimes apologize, embarrassed. But knowing that Jesus Christ understands life’s pains and joys can give us strength beyond our own.”

2. “In all good things, Jesus Christ restores abundantly—not only what was but also what can be.”

3. “Easter in Jesus Christ helps us mend, reconcile, make right our relationships, on both sides of the veil.”

4. “Because God our Father loves all His children in every age and land, we find His loving invitation to come find peace and joy in Him in many traditions and cultures.”

5. “We rejoice in the garments of salvation and the robe of righteousness. We shout, ‘Hosanna to God and the Lamb!’”

Conclusion:

Elder Gong’s message is one of profound hope. No matter our circumstance—grief, regret, separation, or yearning—we can find peace in Jesus Christ. His Atonement heals, His Resurrection gives hope beyond death, and His Restoration opens the way for every soul to receive eternal blessings. Christ understands our human experience and walks with us, helping us become whole.

Suggestions for Follow-Up:

• Reflect on times when you felt the Savior near during personal sorrow or joy. Write them down and consider sharing your testimony.

• Read John 11 and 3 Nephi 17 to feel Christ’s compassion and presence in times of weeping and rejoicing.

• Attend the temple or prepare to go, remembering the eternal joy of being with loved ones.

• Share Elder Gong’s talk with a friend or family member who may need reassurance of Christ’s love and the promise of restoration.

• Consider how the Restoration blesses your daily life and renew your covenant commitment through prayer and scripture study.

Keywords:

Atonement, Resurrection, Restoration, Easter, Jesus Christ

Hashtags:

#EasterHope #JesusWept #RestorationPower #AtonementOfChrist #PeaceInChrist

Reference:

Gong, G. W. (2025, April). Eternity’s Great Gifts: Jesus Christ’s Atonement, Resurrection, Restoration. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2025/04/45gong?lang=eng

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