What Good Have I Done?

By John Fisher (assisted by AI)

Introduction
In his October 2025 General Conference address “The Atoning Love of Jesus Christ,” Elder Neil L. Andersen of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles taught powerfully about the Savior’s promise of forgiveness and the healing available through Jesus Christ’s Atonement. Elder Andersen emphasized that forgiveness and healing are divine gifts available to all who come unto Christ with faith, honesty, and sincere repentance. His message provides both reassurance and practical counsel for those asking the heartfelt question: “How can I be assured that I am forgiven?”

This article explores Elder Andersen’s teachings on forgiveness, the Lord’s promise that He will “remember [our] sins no more,” and how we can work with the Lord to truly leave our past sins behind as we press forward in faith.

Summary of Elder Andersen’s Message
Elder Andersen taught that healing and forgiveness are each found in their fullness in the atoning love of Jesus Christ. True forgiveness is a miracle awaiting all who earnestly desire to repent and follow the Savior. The process involves turning from sin, strengthening faith in Christ, and exercising honesty with God and others. Reconciliation and restitution where possible are part of the healing journey, but full forgiveness ultimately comes from the Savior through His grace.

Key Quotes from the Talk

1. “Healing and forgiveness are each found in their fullness in the atoning love of Jesus Christ.”

2. “If you have committed serious sins … please know this miracle is awaiting you. The Savior continuously calls, ‘Come unto me.’”

3. “Turning from sin, turning toward God, and strengthening your faith in Jesus Christ are a beautiful beginning.”

4. “Forgiveness is a divine gift offered through the grace of Jesus Christ.”

5. “In the Lord’s time, you will feel His voice telling you, ‘Let these things trouble you no more.’” (referencing the Lord’s promise that He will remember our sins no more)

Questions to Ponder Further

1. What does it mean to come unto Christ in the context of seeking forgiveness?

2. How can strengthening my faith help me feel assured that I am forgiven?

3. In what ways can honesty with Heavenly Father, myself, and others bring me closer to peace and forgiveness?

4. How do I reconcile the Lord’s promise to “remember [my] sins no more” with my struggle to forget past mistakes?

5. What steps can I take today to repair what has been broken and seek healing for those I may have hurt?

Conclusion
Elder Andersen’s message reminds us that the Atonement of Jesus Christ is both powerful and personal. Assurance of forgiveness is grounded in faith, repentance, and the grace of the Savior who promises that, as we come unto Him, our sins can be taken away and “…the guilt [will be] removed from [our] heart through the merits of His Son.” Recognizing that forgetting past sins is part of the Savior’s healing process, we are invited to trust in His timing, rely on His grace, and continue pressing forward with a contrite heart to experience the joy and peace that forgiveness brings.

Reference (APA Style)
Andersen, N. L. (2025, October). The atoning love of Jesus Christ. General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2025/10/35andersen?lang=eng  

Keywords
forgiveness, atonement, repentance, assurance, healing

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