Divine Aid: Themes in the Doctrine and Covenants

The Doctrine and Covenants provides profound insight into the never-ending mercy, aid, encouragement, and opportunities that the Lord Jesus Christ--as the dominant voice in the Doctrine and Covenants--offers His people. In the Doctrine and Covenants, individuals are not defined by their shortcomings. Rather the Lord is constantly encouraging them to leave their weaknesses behind and to move forward. The images of God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ in the Doctrine and Covenants are certainly not ones of remote gods but rather of a loving Divine Father and a Savior who are deeply invested in humanity's welfare.