When the last world war was in its most destructive and brutal stages a teacher in primary class in geography, asked the old question:
“What is the shape of the world?”
“My dad says the world is in a terrible shape,” a boy responded.
The world is indeed in terrible shape. It is mechanically efficient, technologically expert, morally destitute and spiritually dead.
The world of today needs desperately a cure for its physical, mental, moral, economic and social ills. That cure is not found in science, nor in a mere humanistic philosophy. And the cure most certainly can not be brought about by an atomic world war, that would destroy civilization itself.
What then is the real cure for all the world’s ills? At a luncheon table Elder Jensen was asked this question. After a moment’s thought he answered in the words of the world’s greatest teacher:
“Repent ye and believe the gospel.”
This book is a comprehensive and fundamental amplification of this great vital subject.
Dr. James E. Talmage wrote of one of the most important essays in this book, the essay on the four aspects of the atonement, “The article is of the usual high standard of your writings, and it appeals to me as doctrinally sound in all particulars. You have handled your topic well and have made a very impressive and at the same time attractive presentation. I hope it will be widely read.”
The book treats entirely of the fundamental here and now principles of salvation. In the book will be found answers to such basic questions as, What is the gospel? What is the birth of the Spirit? What is salvation? What is the truth about saving grace? What is the abundant life?
The book is written in a simple style; and is thoroughly documented.
It abounds in numerous apt original illustrations and parables that are invaluable to every Sunday School teacher and missionary.
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