General Conference, ‘Welcome Message’, April 2021 “The gospel of Jesus Christ is a gospel of repentance. “Because of the Savior’s Atonement, His 
gospel provides an invitation to keep changing, growing and becoming more pure. It is a gospel of hope, of healing and of progress.” — Russell Nelson
Colossians 1:13-14 “Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son: 14 In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins”.
The talk given by Nelson was a remake of an article by Spencer Kimball from the Ensign in October 1982 – see The Gospel of Repentance for more info.
The Mormon gospel is laden with ordinances of works for salvation which includes repentance. They see this as yet another work, and not as a gift the Lord has provided because of His death on the cross for our sins. The beehives circling the podium speaks volumes for what this man was preaching.
Mr. Nelson left out the overall meaning of the word gospel which means good news. Check out a great definition below from GotQuestions.org!
“The word gospel means “good news,” so the gospel of Christ is the good news of His coming to provide forgiveness of sins for all who will believe (Colossians 1:14; Romans 10:9).”
Mr. Nelson made it sound as if it was yet another work needed for man to be saved. Where’s the good news in that?
Furthermore, why did he have to use someone else’s talk from 39 years ago? If he was truly a prophet, wouldn’t he come up with his own thoughts, and provide hope for his followers?
Remember to pray for the Mormons who listened to this man’s uninspired message, and for Jesus to show them He is the way, the truth, and the life as it says in John 14:6!
With Love in Christ —
Michelle
[…] LDS Gospel is Gospel of Works and Repentance […]
Most talks I heard at GC were repeats of earlier talks. Nothing ever new or inspired at general conference
“The preaching of good works, and the exhorting men to holiness, as the means of salvation, is very much admired in theory; but when brought into practice, it is found not only ineffectual, but more than that-it becomes even “a savor of death unto death.” Charles H. Spurgeon I appreciate Mr. Spurgeon so much. He knows the Word and preaches it. Russell, sadly, has no clue.
Oh amen, amen, amen my dear friend!