A Few Thoughts on the Resurrection

In the Bible Dictionary entry for "Resurrection," it says that the doctrine of the Resurrection is "the center point of hope in the gospel of Jesus Christ." I usually only think about the blessings of the Resurrection when someone close to me passes away, but after reading this I felt like perhaps the doctrine of the Resurrection is a doctrine that should be making a bigger difference in my life. I decided to try and gain a better understanding of the connection between the Resurrection and having hope. How important is hope in this gospel?

Moroni 7:41 tells me that I should "have hope through the atonement of Christ and the power of his resurrection." In 1 Thes. 5:8, the armor of God is discussed, and the helmet is called the "hope of salvation." Connecting these two scriptures, it seems like having a hope because of the Atonement and Resurrection is an important part of protecting myself against Satan.

I found it interesting that hope is connected with the head (the helmet). As I thought about this, another scripture came to mind: Jacob 3:2. Here we are told that if we have a firm mind, then we can feel the love of God forever. How can I have a firm mind? Seems like wearing a helmet of hope would be useful. Hope can certainly help me fight off mental afflictions like discouragement.

The doctrine of the Resurrection is a powerful doctrine that should fill my life with hope and help me to have a "firm mind."