(The Divine Gift of Forgiveness, Introduction) Elder Neil L. Andersen welcomes students to the REL 290 Institute course, The Divine Gift of Forgiveness, and promises that students can come to know Jesus Christ and receive His gifts. 

Welcome to the Course: Introduction

(The Divine Gift of Forgiveness, Chapter 1) Are we ever so dirty that we cannot be cleansed? Jesus Christ taught that with God, all things are possible. 

With God, All Things Are Possible

(The Divine Gift of Forgiveness, Chapter 2) Elder Neil L. Andersen recounts a story of a bishop and a criminal who learned together that no one is beyond the reach of Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ’s love and grace. 

There Is Always a Way Back

(The Divine Gift of Forgiveness, Chapter 4) The examples of Nephi and the people of Ammon show that God has the power to help us overcome our challenges, sins, and guilt. 

Scriptural Accounts that Teach Repentance and Forgiveness

(The Divine Gift of Forgiveness, Chapter 5) Our trials can help us come closer to the Lord. A young man is grateful for cancer because it helped him awaken spiritually and return to the Lord. 

Convinced of the Power of God

(The Divine Gift of Forgiveness, Chapter 6) Elder Neil L. Andersen uses the analogy of a dog disoriented from traveling on an airplane to help us understand our mortal lives, far from our heavenly home. 

We Have a Purpose Here

(The Divine Gift of Forgiveness, Chapter 8) Like the renovated foundation of the Salt Lake Temple, we must sure up our foundation, built on Jesus Christ and His teachings. 

Building a Sure Foundation on Jesus Christ

(The Divine Gift of Forgiveness, Chapter 9) Elder Neil L. Andersen teaches that faith in Jesus Christ will help us break out of a pattern of sin. 

Faith in Jesus Christ

(The Divine Gift of Forgiveness, Chapter 11) The devil will try to distract, disrupt, and discourage us from repenting. Procrastinating repentance gives him the chance to steal our happiness. 

The Enemy's Distractions

(The Divine Gift of Forgiveness, Chapter 15) Having a broken heart and contrite spirit is becoming like a child. The Savior not only cleanses us from sin but strengthens us to resist that sin in the future. 

A Broken Heart, Contrite Spirit, and Godly Sorrow

(The Divine Gift of Forgiveness, Chapter 16) Elder Neil L. Andersen introduces two letters: one from a repentant missionary and the other from a bishop helping a young man prepare to serve. 

Preparing to Serve

(The Divine Gift of Forgiveness, Chapter 18) We cannot fully repent until we overcome any desire to hide our sins and embrace the Godly attribute of honesty. 

Being Honest in Our Repentance

(The Divine Gift of Forgiveness, Chapter 21) Elder Neil L. Andersen recounts a story of a woman who learned that all broken things can be mended through Jesus Christ. 

We Must Be Willing to Forgive Others

(The Divine Gift of Forgiveness, Chapter 23) Elder Neil L. Andersen shares a story of a man who felt guilty for a tragic airplane accident involving his wife and two friends. The Savior has power to lift our burden of guilt. 

How Do We Know the Lord Has Forgiven Us

(The Divine Gift of Forgiveness, Chapter 24) Daily repentance can become a way of life and is crucial to our progression. The sacrament and temple covenants have a role in our daily walk. 

Living a life of Daily Repentance

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