1. In this article, we will compare the Mormon doctrine of Jesus to the New Testament. Soon afterward He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father, and will soon return to judge both the living and the dead. Mormons Minneapolis: Bethany House Publishers, 1997. After the birth of Jesus and Satan, God offered a plan of salvation for human beings and Satan offered his own plan but it was rejected. I will answer all of your questions providing I am able to post my responses. As we have studied, the Mormon doctrine of Jesus deviates from the Jesus of the Bible in several key areas. Mormons infer from these teachings that the resurrected Jesus in orthodox doctrine does not have a body. Mormons believe that God didn’t actually create the world but he subbed out that work to Jesus and the Archangel Michael who coincidentally, they believe was also the first man created, the man that many others call Adam. Mortality and child bearing would provide the way to exaltation and godhood. Kinda need to get over yourself “Elder”. Mormon Doctrine of Jesus: A Christian Perspective, Examining the Book of Mormon - A Christian View, Mormon Beliefs about Prophecy, Heaven, and Celestial Marriage, Mormon Beliefs About the Bible and Salvation - Attacking Salvation through Christ's Grace, Mormon Doctrine of God: A Christian Perspective, Understanding Our Mormon Neighbors - As Evangelical Christians, Examining the Book of Mormon – A Christian View, Yoga and Christianity: Are They Compatible? We all know David is not the first-born son in his family, nor is he the first king of Israel. These teachings hinge on the deity, divinity, and eternality of Jesus Christ. Mormons do believe Lucifer was Jesus' brother, back on the original earth, where God and Jesus dwelled. Here are some of the things I know to be true: The real Joseph Smith is nothing like the Joseph Smith you hear about in church.1.The real Joseph Smith taught polygamy. Whether you strive to attend church, keep the covenants you have made, and keep your life in harmony with the commandments of the gospel. Article 13: "We believe in being honest, true, chaste, benevolent, virtuous, and in doing good to all men; indeed, we may say that we follow the admonition of Paul – We believe all things, we hope all things, we have endured many things, and hope to be able to endure all things. As the child of God the Father and a mortal mother, Mary, He grew up learning His divine mission and His Father’s gospel line upon line, precept upon precept (see D&C 98:12). Temples serve the purpose of atoning for those who have passed. We believe that Jesus of Nazareth was and is the fulfillment of those prophecies. He looks at their core teachings on the Bible and salvation and demonstrates their inconsistency with the truths…, Dr. Pat Zukeran examines the Mormon doctrine of God from a Christian perspective. The Mormon Jesus: A Biography Don’t they believe in Jesus?” The Mormon religion (officially known as the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints or LDS) and the Jehovah’s Witness organization (also known as the Watchtower) both share a common foundational doctrine: They claim … Is our history perfect? This is why modern day prophets are dangerous and cultic. The Doctrine and Covenants, one of the four sacred books of Mormonism states, “Christ, the Firstborn, was the mightiest of all the spirit children of the Father.”{1} The Gospel Principles, which is the manual of the Mormon Church, states, “The first spirit born to our heavenly parents was Jesus Christ.”{2} James Talmage, one of the early apostles of the church wrote, “[A]mong the spirit-children of Elohim, the firstborn was and is Jehovah or Jesus Christ to whom all others are juniors.”{3}, According to the Mormon view, Jesus is not unique from the rest of mankind. 17 And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together. What Mormons do not tell others is that they believe there is also a mother god. For the Strength of Youth The doctrines of Mormonism began with the farmboy Joseph Smith in the 1820s in western New York during a period of religious excitement known as the Second Great Awakening. Every religion in the world, including Mormonism and Jehovah’s Witnesses are based upon works. But they have three Gods – The Father, Son and Holy Ghost. The statement implies that Mormons believe Satan and Jesus have a close familial relationship as brothers. God the Father had numerous other offspring, which included Lucifer. Christian Answers, Joseph Smith was martyred for the things he taught, the same things in which I believe. "If you're not baptized, you're not saved.". Rex E. Lee, president of Brigham Young University and former Solicitor General of the United States, explains what members believe and why, from the viewpoint of a believer."--Dust jacket flap. Creedal Christians believe the Father and the Son are the same being manifested as two persons. Article 2: "We believe that men will be punished for their own sins, and not for Adam's transgression.". Evil is growing faster than good so does that mean it’s true? Twelve chapters include: Historical Beginnings Difficulties in the Book of Mormon Troubles in the Family Tree Archaeological Dilemmas Doctrinal Contradictions The Book of Abraham Polygamy and Adultery The Temple Ceremony Brigham Young and ... Under the heading “What Mormons Believe about Jesus Christ,” located on the official Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) resource for news media and the public, is an address he gave at Harvard Divinity School. One particular unambigous passage Mormons have no reason to reject is the following: Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.-John 14:16 In fact, there is no official Church doctrine on this issue. Pat is a popular conference speaker and he also serves as an adjunct faculty for several colleges and institutes worldwide. Does LDS believe in Jesus? The definition of the trinity was formulated to appease all sides of the debate on the Nature of God and the relationship between God, Jesus, and the Holy Ghost. Mormons believe Jesus was crucified for polygamy, not for claiming to be God. According to the Book of Mormon, after Jesus' resurrection he visited America. After praying about which denomination he should join, Smith said he received a vision in the spring of 1820. In order to enter into our temples one must be found worthy and hold a temple recommend. The story of the Mormons—known more formally as the Latter-day Saints—begins in the 1820s, when Joseph Smith first started receiving visions from God. Their nick name, Mormons, is not the name of the Church. They are generous and kind and hard working. Norman Geisler (Grand Rapids, MI. A Study Guide and a Teacher’s Manual Gospel Principles was written both as a personal study guide and as a teacher’s manual. Mormons go there, after getting a list of people (based on extensive genealogy research) to be baptized on behalf of. If you do enough good works you might make it to heaven, but just like Buddhism, Islam, and the other world religions, one can never be sure enough about having done sufficient good works to make it to heaven or for other religions a reincarnation or a state of Nirvana. If you lived in the time of Abraham and you were not of his faith, you would have had a big problem with the actions Abraham took with his maid servant? Did God just all at once restore all of his word to him or did he do it line upon line precept upon precept (Isaiah 28) as Smith was ready to receive it? "That's where the can of worms comes out. So has that started to happen or if not when will it? Colossians 1:16 tells us that Christ is the Creator of all things, including the angelic realm. So that brings me to my first point in what makes mormons so different. What did Jesus’ atonement do for us? All of these things are important for sure – and may very well lead someone out of the Mormon Church, but will it lead them into a relationship with Christ?" Mormonism teaches that Jesus’ incarnation was the result of sexual relations between the flesh and bone Heavenly Father and Mary. Yahweh, whom Jesus is identifying with, is eternal and beyond the realm of time. Yours in Christ All Rights Reserved. In short, Latter-day Saints take part in nearly every activity/recreation opportunity available, but they do it without alcohol, tobacco and coffee. The first place to go for that testing is God’s word, which is the Bible, and the Bible does not line up with Mormonism. Bible Verses, Quotes, Christian Answers, Songs and More. History of the Church, 4, p. 461). 17. (Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Book House, 1983. McConkie, Bruce. 2, 89. The third heaven itself has three levels, based on piety. ", "This was a reaction to the times," Johnston said. Lucifer is an angel and part of the created order. 3 Great Books Every Christian and New Believer Should Read. I have never smoked or drank alcohol or done drugs because I am taught that my body is a temple and we should keep it pure. {8} The verb was is in the imperfect tense, indicating continued existence. Learn About the 13 Articles of Faith of the Mormon Faith. We are all sinners and are damned except it be through the atonement of Jesus Christ. I am not interested in mans interpretation on the subject because I strongly feel that mans assessment on mormonism shows great bias in not wanting to include us for what ever reason into Christianity. You ask what the Bible says about being a Christian. While I was serving as a missionary we were teaching a Pastor from the church The congregation of Yahweh. 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Now there was actually a marriage; and if Jesus was not the bridegroom on that occasion, please tell who was. Mormons believe that Jesus Christ was and is in the express likeness and image of His Father, having the same attributes, the chief of those attributes being love. That’s impossible. 4 Verily this is the word of the Lord, that the city New Jerusalem shall be built by the gathering of the saints, beginning at this place, even the place of the temple, which temple shall be reared in this generation” (this according to your own church’s documents; Doctrines and Covenants 84:2-5,31.) We do hold ourselves up to a higher standard and we are often mocked and ridiculed because of it. The Bible indicates that the offices (and necessity) of apostles and prophets was for a certain, limited, period in the past. However we do believe and the scriptures do say, that as we continue to grow and progress spiritually we will become like god. This critical edition contains text, glossary, textual and explanatory notes, and an essay surveying former criticisms and setting forth the author’s ideas on the poem’s principle of unity. -We are asked to attend our temples regularly. This special edition of the Lectures on Faith from Zion’s Camp Books is formatted for convenience on an eReader, with more than 100 internal links to scriptures and citations. But what does it mean “to believe?” And who, really, is “Jesus Christ?” According to the Bible, Jesus is the promised Messiah foretold in the Hebrew Scriptures. As Mr. Wellman said, the subjects you bring up have been discussed before in the previous comments. Further, they stated that they had used concrete, metal swords, and other utensils not found in the B.C. Please click here to learn how. That is, that He has always existed and was not created (John 1). 7. Mormons believe that Jesus Christ lived and continues to live. I hope it was an oversight that you did not capitalize Lord and Savior because it would be very disrespectful to slight the creator of the universe and the one who went to the cross for our sin to blaspheme his name this way. This is usually abbreviated to Latter-day Saints. This is what disturbs me most about Mormonism; it changes the nature of God [Mormonism: says that He is an exalted man] and Jesus [Mormonism says that He is not God, but a created being, spirit brother to Lucifer] into something other than a biblical representation…and then encourages the worship of that image. Well, my friends, I am not a Mormon, yet I have a high ideal of their moral concepts in general. John 1:1 shows Jesus is eternal and has no beginning. It is now up to each of us to do our part and become worthy of exaltation.”{23}. However, Mormons hold the unique belief that God the Father and Jesus Christ are two distinct beings. At what point did you or Joseph Smith test the spirits? God is said to have been a man who at one time lived on another planet (Journal of Discourses Vol. The words “thrones”, “dominions”, “principalities” and “powers” were used by rabbinical Jews to describe different orders of angels. San Francisco: Harper and Collins Publishers, 1999. Called the "First Vision", Smith said that 21 To him that overcometh will I grant to sit with me in my throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down with my Father in his throne. The Book of Mormon testifies of Christ and His divinity. During the 19th century, Mormon converts tended to gather to a central geographic location, a trend that … Mormons teach that spiritual good works are the only way to overcome spiritual death and this is accomplished by keeping the commandments, receiving a proper baptism only through a Mormon priest, having a strong enough faith, and in genuine repentance. It is not universal as in Mormonism. Joseph Smith said “that the Book of Mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion, and a man would get nearer to God by abiding by its precepts, than by any other book” (History of the Church, vol. Nowhere does the Bible say this. Renowned Greek scholar, the late F.F. Lucifer was defeated, cast out of heaven, and denied the right to inhabit mortal bodies. They saw what they felt were great falsehoods in their original church, so they reformed things back to how they felt things should be. Whether you are in the Mormon Church, are curious about Mormonism, or simply are looking for a gripping story, Unveiling Grace will strengthen your faith in the true God who loves you no matter what. Mormons believe that Jesus will one day return to the Earth, as do most Christians. No evidence indicates that these items existed during Book of Mormon times. James Talmage wrote, “Human beings generally were similarly existent in spirit state prior to their embodiment in the flesh. Then you go into this room and [church leaders] confirm them," she said. When thinking about joining The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (The Mormons) I needed to know what they stood for and their belief in Jesus Christ. "Mormons do not believe in original sin. Doctrine and Covenants 93:21 The Bible does not teach three levels of glorification. Where is Hell? He is the only begotten Son of God, God come in the flesh, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of a virgin, who suffered, and was crucified for the sins of the world. We believe that many churches, even non Christian churches, have part of the truth that can bring us back to live with God and Jesus Christ after this mortal life is over. Ezekiel 28:13-19 reveals that Lucifer, in contrast to Jesus, is a created cherub angel. According to Mormon Scripture, Jesus was the first one born and Lucifer was the second one and then all the other spirits of humans and angels were born. No works could ever do this. Bible Answers, What’s the easiest and most infallible way to do this? Lucifer offered to go to earth and be the savior but he wanted to force everyone to be saved and do everything himself. Do any of the prophets or apostles ever contradict the teaching of another? Cold Case Christianity is literally packed with insights to share with the skeptics in your life and this book will give you the confidence to share it!” Dr. Rick Warren, author of The Purpose-Driven Life and pastor of Saddleback Church ... Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1982. So since Islam is the fastest growing religion outside of Protestantism, does that mean that they are right? {10} Without the ability to attain physical bodies, exaltation to the Celestial kingdom is impossible. People who do not fully understand The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints often tend to think the Mormons are working their way to heaven. This program reveals the stark contrasts that exist and what the Bible truly teaches about Jesus Christ. from Point Loma Nazarene University, a Master of Theology (Th.M.) I could go on as there is massive amounts to read thru but the point is that “When a prophet speaks in the name of the Lord, if the thing does not come about or come true, that is the thing which the Lord has not spoken. "This is basically the same as what I said before (on article 2). The Bible further teaches Jesus is an eternal being. Elder Jones. Is Joseph Smith greater than Jesus Christ? We're not around right now. 18 A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit. Do Mormons believe Jesus is God? Many more spirit children were able to be born at this time period to strong Christ centred families. Do Mormons practice "soaking," and is it an officially sanctioned activity? Not two or three seperate people. Every sunday we partake of his sacrament in remembrance of His sacrifice for us. Mormon637. Mormonism and Christianity: Beliefs, Rules, and Facts. Anyway, I hope you still consider me to be civil. Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1982. : Zondervan Publishing House, 1979) quoted in The Counterfeit Gospel of Mormonism (Eugene, OR: Harvest House Publishers, 1998), 126. {18} As a result of the fall, Adam and Eve left their purely spiritual state and became physical beings. At the heart of the doctrine restored through Joseph Smith is the doctrine of the Christ. God was Jesus' father, and both men died. Joseph Fielding Smith wrote, “Christ is not the Son of the Holy Ghost, but of the Father.”{15} Mormon Historian Stephen Robinson states, “Mary was in some unspecified manner made pregnant by God the Father, through the power of the Holy Spirit.”{16} Dr. Robinson attempts to remain faithful to Mormon theology and the Bible, but his attempt falls short. 11. God became God gradually by living a righteous and perfect life and that God has a body of flesh and bones, even though the Bible says that God is Spirit (John 4:24). Matthew 5:48 states, “Therefore you shall be perfect, just as our Father in heaven is perfect.” Some believe Jesus didn’t really mean perfect, because that would require that we be flawless. The last revelation took place in 1978, allowing blacks to receive the priesthood. We are all born perfect," Johnston explained. Everything I have written about the LDS church are things I was taught while being a member or from other members of the church. 25 Encouraging Bible Verses About Strength, Words of Encouragement: 30 Uplifting Quotes, Why a Close Connection With God is Important. Mormons do not reject the Bible outright, and believe firmly in all the declarations pertaining to Christ and his providence of salvation. They are a cult and believe that they are the only ones who have the truth and that all other religions are pagan. They miss the logic of this “cause and effect” problem. Mormons believe that the Church of Jesus Christ has been restored to the earth with its pure and complete teachings, ordinances, and divine authority to help each of us come to Christ and be perfected in Him. Sitemap | Privacy Policy | Disclaimer | Advertise. We All Lived a Premortal Life Before Coming to Earth. James Talmage, Articles of Faith, 425. Salt Lake: Deseret Book Company, Revised Edition, 1984. James Talmage, Articles of Faith, 466. Mormons do not rebel against authority and they are not revolutionary. They claim their founder learned this from an Egyptian papyrus. (You can learn more about it by studying paleontology if you like, even at Church-owned schools.) The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons) is now the fourth largest Christian denomination in the United States and counts over 16 million members worldwide. -Once a month we fast for a day. Looking back, you always bash on our interpretations on the nature of God but when we use the scriptures to back up our claims you do not have an answer for them. Yet church leaders have been urging members to … It is like a probation period and if they pass, they become gods. "The problem with this is that this is a case of transmission error – not translation error. They were not gathered there in accordance to this prophecy dealing with building the temple. "I believe this is honestly what they believe. The rest of us have only regular dads. If we use your interpretation on these scriptures I guess John 17 means that we are all part of the Trinity. These sins range from drinking alcohol, coffee or tea, or smoking cigarettes, to 'major' sins such as adultery, murder, etc." 18. (Genesis 2:24, Matthew 19:5, and 1 Timothy 3). A group of evangelical theologians have opened a dialogue with their Mormon counterparts and…. By the way “But the prophet who prophesies peace will be recognized as one truly sent by the Lord only if his prediction comes true” (Jer. I only wish to highlight some of the things we do that does make us different. There are a few issues with this when compared to the Bible. You failed to address what I wrote and that was “The main difference between Protestantism and Mormonism is that Mormons teach and believe that man can become God while Protestants believe that God became man.”. As such, Christ, was enabled to experience mortality as we do. One main thing that I object to is the spiritualism practiced in the Mormon church. Did dinosaurs live and die on this earth long before man came along? "Now it's basically more that missionaries have the gift of tongues because they speak foreign languages. Ex-atheist CS Lewis was once a ‘vigorous debunker of Christianity.’ Actor reveals what imploded that worldview, Catholic student punished for saying there are only 2 genders sues school district, Colts coach Frank Reich recites Hebrews 13:8 as 'word of encouragement' after win over Bills, Loudoun County sheriff says school superintendent knew of sexual assault 'the day it occurred', Man vows to stand guard every day at Baltimore church after grandmother is murdered inside. 2. They (Mormons) believe that they have reorganized the church to be the same as when Jesus Christ was on the earth," Johnston said. Christ is the firstborn in the sense that He is preeminent over all creation. We believe that christ leads our church through his living prophets and apostles. The Bible says that Jesus has always existed, but Mormons believe that Jesus was born in heaven as a child of God. The Bible doesn’t indicate otherwise. God Bless you my friend! Mormonism teaches that salvation can be earned by a combination of faith and good works ( LDS Bible Dictionary, p. 697). They believe that Jesus was created and they believe that like all humans, they were spirit before being born into the flesh. The resurrection of Christ allows non-Mormons entrance to the telestial or terrestrial kingdom. -Our youth attend seminary class daily, often in the morning before their school. Joseph Smith). If Joseph Smith has such a horrible track record of missed prophecies how can you believe that a man who was wrong so many, many times can be believed when ALL of the prophets of the Bible where right 100% of the time and so by definition of a prophet, Mr. Smith should have been rightly stoned according to God. What Does it Mean to Be Sealed by the Holy Spirit? Are there differences between Mormonism and Christianity? So basically, Johnston said, you're working to save yourself and to save people who are already dead. : Eerdman’s Publishing Co. 1983), 996, quoted in The Counterfeit Gospel of Mormonism (Eugene, OR: Harvest House Publishers, 1998), 100. Amos 3:7 Surely the Lord God will do nothing, but he revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets. personally and with my kids 1 Chronicles 16:11 Seek the LORD and his strength; seek his presence continually! Article 7: "We believe in the gift of tongues, prophecy, revelation, visions, healing, interpretation of tongues, and so forth.".

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