The Savior's Gospel and His Church

I also really liked Elder Renlund's talk.  He started his talk by explaining the origin of dynamite.  Nitroglycerin as an explosive was too unstable to be useful.  But when mixed with diatomaceous earth it became a powerful explosive useful for blasting through rock.

"In a similar way, the combination of the gospel of Jesus Christ and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints provides powerful and transformative benefits for us. The gospel is perfect, but a divinely commissioned church is required to preach it, maintain its purity, and administer its sacred ordinances with the Savior’s power and authority."  – Elder Dale G. Renlund, October 2024 General Conference

So many people think that just having the gospel of Jesus Christ is enough.  It's not.  Elder Renlund explains in his talk why The Church is necessary.  The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the vehicle for the gospel of Jesus Christ to be preached and administer the necessary ordinances with the Savior's proper authority.

"The Church is simply ordinary people, disciples of Jesus Christ, gathered and organized into a divinely appointed structure that helps the Lord accomplish His purposes. The Church is the instrument through which we learn the central role of Jesus Christ in Heavenly Father’s plan. The Church offers the authoritative way for individuals to participate in ordinances and make lasting covenants with God. Keeping those covenants draws us closer to God, gives us access to His power, and transforms us into who He intends us to become.

"Just as dynamite without nitroglycerin is unremarkable, the Savior’s Church is special only if it is built on His gospel." – Elder Dale G. Renlund, October 2024 General Conference

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was established by Jesus Christ himself and is His Church.

"The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints enables access to God’s power because it is authorized by Him both to teach the doctrine of Christ and to offer the gospel’s saving and exalting ordinances."  – Elder Dale G. Renlund, October 2024 General Conference

"The access to God’s covenantal power and His covenantal love is through His Church. The combination of the Savior’s gospel and His Church transforms our lives."  – Elder Dale G Renlund, October 2024 General Conference 

Yes, the combination of the Savior's gospel and His Church truly does transform our lives.  It certainly has transformed mine.  I'm so thankful for the gospel of Jesus Christ, and I am also extremely grateful to be a member of His Church.  It has been the greatest blessing of my life.

That's my two cents.