What President Oaks taught about the Savior
Key Points:
- Church President Dallin H. Oaks emphasized during the October 2026 general conference that individuals worldwide are seeking God and His eternal truths, highlighting The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as the home of the Savior’s restored doctrine and authority.
- President Oaks taught that faith in Jesus Christ requires daily effort, patience, and humility, encouraging members to reconcile science and religion and maintain momentum by keeping commandments and covenants.
- He outlined two complementary ways to gain knowledge: scientific discovery and spiritual learning through faith, scriptures, inspired teaching, and personal revelation, stressing there is no ultimate conflict between these methods.
- Drawing on the Book of Mormon, President Oaks affirmed that Jesus Christ’s Atonement is for all people, emphasizing individual agency in accepting its conditions and the universal scope of God’s love and grace.
- He invited individuals to strengthen their testimonies by studying the Book of Mormon, participating in ordinances like the sacrament, regularly attending the temple, and sharing its truths to draw closer to Jesus Christ.