As we have already said, so now I say again: If anybody is preaching to you a gospel other than what you accepted, let them be under Gods curse., This article answers that question in great detail. Heres what the LDS official website says: Members of the Church believe that marriages performed in temples are sealed, or blessed to last for eternity. Latter Day Saints believe that the Christian church declined shortly after the deaths of the Apostles and became hopelessly lost. Also, the Mormons pay a generous fast offering which is a donation to charity once per month. (John 1:1). It is worn by adherents of the Latter Day Saint movement after they have taken part in the endowment ceremony. They are less diverse when compared with other Christian groups. However, this idea may have originated from the saying "Satan has dominion over the water," which likely stemmed from the events that lead to Doctrine and Covenants section 61. Jesus said before Abraham was, I Am (John 8:58). But about all you get out of the LDS folks is that they just cant see how there could be such a thing. How many places in the Old Testament say there is only one God. I just personally like to think of him coming out of the tomb in victory. But doesnt it seem like youre making a hasty generalization about me? WebMormons believe that Jesus, under the direction of God (or Heavenly Father), leads the church by revealing his will to the President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day The verse says, And if any man shall take away from the words of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and the things whick are written in this book. In the first pages of the Book of Mormon it explain the purpose of the Book of Mormon it is another testament of Jesus Christ and we study both the Bible and the Book of Mormon. Jesus clearly teaches there is no such thing (Mark 12: 22-25, Luke 20: 34-36). Some of them I'd never heard of. We learn amazing lessons about faith in the Bible from cover-to-cover. And for good reason. The practice of baptism for the dead makes Mormons especially mindful of their families, family trees, and their family legacy. When I'm not writing about it, I'm often enjoying the great outdoors. I think that youll see that while the beliefs are unique, they are beautiful at the same time, and they make Mormons be good citizens and members of any community. If you dont believe in it, why would it bother you or you be afraid of it? Infants with this condition are born with very hard, thick skin covering most of their bodies. But meanwhile, heres a very good post about the Biblical Trinity. And it is commanded in the New Testament: Sometimes no hot drinks mean no tea or coffee. Go to an LDS Singles Conference. They believe-. Heres where you can read about how the Bible clearly says it is not an acceptable practice. The Book of Mormon claims there were ancient civilizations in North America. Thats some interesting logic, Camie. Voluminous quantities of artifacts and written records corroborate the true stories of the Bible from the Old Testament and the New Testament -and with amazing detail. I have religious beliefs that at times I probably was not the best at being a symbol for. And you know what else? To many, some of the beliefs of Mormons will seem unique and different. Does the LDS church count those that they baptized for the dead in their membership numbers? I didnt really get that statement till I learned other languages and read scriptures in other languages. Thus, BEFORE this life. Hi Jim, nice to see a factual posting of information regarding The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for once. According to Hi Diane. Up until 1990, the Temple Sealing ceremony was almost identical to the first Masonic ceremony. I have never heard of an active couple who did not get their sealing canceled when divorced. Such as Mitt Romney,Hillary Clinton, But once you find out what Mormons believe, you can see what it looks like when good folks put some other books above the word of God in the Holy Bible. "And Peter said to them, Repent and be 101 Most Powerful Bible Scriptures on Faith. If Christ pleased Heavenly Father does that not show that Christ could have done different and is separate from God our Father because God was pleased with his decision? With 6 million members, Mormonism is the fourth largest religion in the US. Just had a civil discussion about who Jesus Christ is and what He came to do with a friend and 2 Morman Elders trying to gain interest in their religion. I have been a member of The Church of Jesus Christ all my life, served a two-year full-time mission for the church, and participate in my local congregation of the church in St George, Utah. Mam needs to follow the scriptures and not try to rewrite them. Not through Joseph Smith who is a human. There are beliefs. Jesus was the only one that had the words of eternal life. Mormons Believe in Eternal Marriage The Mormon wedding ceremony is unique in a few ways, but it produces incredible 2. The second meeting is called Sunday School. How can we protect it? And I wrote a whole post on it where I clarify the meaning of the only Bible passage that even mentions it. The Bible makes reference to baptism for the dead a few times, such as in 1 Corinthians 15:29: Else what shall they do which are baptized for the dead, if the dead rise not at all, why are they then baptized for the dead? In this speech, Paul uses the apparently common practice of baptism for the dead to teach the truth of the resurrection. To many who arent well-acquainted with the term, Mormonism usually brings to mind a few buzzwords, one of which is polygamy. I would like to post this on FB but dont know how. My pastor once said God loves you just as you are, but He loves you too much to let you stay that way. , Hey just want to clear up some confusion here.. the divorce rate of 6% is a bit misleading due to the church only counting a divorce as the cancellation of a sealing which is a process most people either decide not to go through or is denied. But they lose spiritual balance when they fill time with fun-seeking activities. I have a friend who is Mormon and Ive never really know what it is you believe in. Today, Mormon temple clothes are a pillar of faith for many people. He is ready for anyone who will seek his forgiveness no matter how terribly we have done. These radical orthodox believers want to be defined by what we are for, not what we are against, Givens says. But they also have these other books they read. (D&C 130:22) But the Bible says God is Spirit. And God is the final judge. Theres a loophole in Mormonism. God was the only one that could redeem us because he made us. Odd, all my Bibles say nothing of the sort, concerning the reference to 1st Corinthians 15:40-42. Toward the end of the Book of Mormon, Moroni (a Book of Mormon prophet who lived around AD 400 in the Americas) said Little children are alive in Christ, even from the foundation of the world How many children have died without baptism! You have given a such inspiring and a positive objection So I just wanted to add that along with everything else Ive said. Nearly half of them live outside the US. Thus, children are not baptized in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints until they are at least 8 years of age. Smith said God the father (a title given to god), and his son instructed him not to join the existing churches because they are wrong. But the fear of God doesnt necessarily mean fear as in, afraid or scared. And that should be EQUALLY focused on with the resurrection. WebMormons believe in God the Father, the Son (Jesus Christ), and the Holy Ghost existing as three separate individual beings or personages. The lack of actual evidence doesnt stop LDS folks from believing it. But you have to remember the bible has been translated hundreds of times over and in translating the person doing it chooses the closest possible word. What about Satan? We believe Jesus is God in the Flesh, as John 1 testifies to. Military members can purchase sand-colored garments. I went to a LDS device in Salt Lake yesterday. Mormon rules are weird than expected. The church uses these funds for charitable worksnearly all of the churchs clergy are unpaid with only a handful of exceptions out of the 15 million Mormons throughout the world. Does God not love these people? If you are following Christ, we believe you are on the right track. One of the most often heard, and repeated, myths about Latter-day Saints concerns their ongoing support of and belief in plural marriage. Life long Catholic here. Okay, so lets discuss. That used to bother me too and for the exact same reason. The Mormon Church even commissioned a department of archeology to investigate. No archaeological finds. Mormons believe that Christ, after his death and resurrection, followed up on that promise and visited other lands throughout the world. Though the section never says "Satan has dominion over the water," the saying was passed around and used as an excuse for why missionaries could not swim or participate in water sports. Nothing weird, and nice people. Your eternal soul depends on it. It is the religious tradition of the latter-day saint movement of Restorationist Christianity initiated by Joseph Smith. What of those who live in countries such as China where Christianity is not preached? Yes folks. Why do you baptize those that are already deceased into the Mormon religion? WebWe believe that the first principles and ordinances of the Gospel are: first, Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ; second, Repentance; third, Baptism by immersion for the remission of sins; I could go on, and on, and on. WebA bunch of folks that engage in other religious beliefs really feel that the beliefs are crazy and odd that is component of the religion of Mormonism. This dress code idea likely comes from members tending to dress up to show respect for the sacredness of renewing their covenants, but there's no stipulation on men wearing white shirts or women not being allowed to wear pants. He knows how we should live our lives in the way that we would feel the most fulfilled. Three levels of heaven are described here as telestial, celestial, and terrestrial. And there shall be one fold and one shepherd. The question is who are the other sheep that Christ promised to minister to? If Jesus was not God, how does His sacrifice on the cross wipe away our sins? That calling takes about 3 hours of my time each week day, and I am not paid to do so. Because of the sin, Adam & Eve were forced to leave the Garden (Gods presence). Another reason is that those who marry in a Mormon temple believe that the marriage is respected by God after deathnot only to death do you part. So when Mormon couples hit rough patches, they work out the problems between them rather than looking for an out.. We arent responsible for Adam and Eves sin, but we do live with the consequences of our first parents choice to bring us into an imperfect and sinful world. Jos Bots. Thus, children born into the world can dieeven if they have no sin on their conscience. God is the judge, not a family member. I dont really think we keep to ourselves. People call us Mormon but that is not what we call ourselves. Many people have come to faith in Christ because of these amazing discoveries about the Bible! They belong there are three layers to heaven. Members of the church are all given specific duties or ways they can help out in the church. The Bible is ripe with evidence in this belief. Mormons are officially known as the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, or LDS for short. Sounds like a nice belief system. It was made from unbleached cotton and was held together with double knots. The problem is Mormons are the only ones who consider themselves Christians, the rest of the Christian world doesnt consider them to be Christian. I study the Bible daily. Newly converted Christians who may have professed faith in Christ on their deathbed or moments before death (as did the thief on the cross ) were never given a chance then to carry out Jesuss command (Mathew 28:16-20) to be baptised as a sign of their obedience and identification with Christs death and resurrection. Hi Shirley, I think theres a potential confusion here. One interesting teaching in The Book of Mormon is that innocent children are without sin. Were not arguing with you. WebIn this video, I talk about Mormons and their strange beliefs. At least I know who to call when I want to research my family tree. WebTwelve Beliefs the Mormon Church Might Not Want You to Know About 1. This means they never came into existence. Furthermore, they embrace different texts, including the Christian Bible, the Doctrine and Covenants, The Doctrine, and the Pearl of Great Price. Are they all cast down to hell? 1. I am trying to get a bible discussion going The book described the chronicle of an early Israelite diaspora written by Nephites. When Jesus cursed the fig tree, he was effectively saying the entire nation was lost. A rumor came that the students at BYU had found a way of forbidding premarital sex by doing soaking. Why is he called a prophet? The Christian can be Hello. Joseph Smith said that he asked God to show him a church to join and Gods answer was that their creeds were all corrupted, so he should start his own. What their life looks like, who they are, and what rules they are supposed to follow are still a question to many. While doing sex, the couple doesnt do anything. Easy to happen. Latter Day Saints believe the Trinity is three separate Gods. What did Joseph Smith see to know it was God and Jesus? This is a disturbing idea that (people) are possessed, and that their souls cant inhabit their bodies anymore. (see reference below). the bible as a book did not exist. Problem is, theres no record of it. Please make me understand. Moroni. Then tell me how any strong devout covenant living member of the church of Jesus Christ be a politician we all know they have a responsibility to ride the fence and since politicians would rather steal te candy from a child and claim they did it for the childs own welfare. The concept that the family unit can continue beyond the grave as a conscious, loving entity, with the marriage partnership and parent-child relationships intact, is a core belief of members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.. However, their sin is their own. When Adam & Eve partook of the fruit (the act of partaking, because God said you will surely die) they brought mortality & death into the world. The Gospel of John the Beloved is a good place to start. link to 101 Most Powerful Bible Scriptures on Faith, we do not believe the Bible to be inerrant, complete or the final word of God. After Smith's death in 1844, the movement experienced schism (a division between people belonging to an organization). If any man defile the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, which temple ye are" (1 Corinthians 3:1617). Its just the translation. Remember that when Jesus Christ came to earth as a man he was God Incarnate Immanuel- God with us. Its so embarrassing that the church doesnt even print it. https://purposeinchrist.com/mormon-post-mortem-baptism/, https://www.fairlatterdaysaints.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/schindler.doesnt-matthew-contradict-eternal-marriage.pdf, 35 Creative & Meaningful Activity Ideas for Latter-Day Saint Youth, Map of Prophets Graves in the Salt Lake Cemetery, List of Beliefs of the Latter-Day Saints (Mormons), From Atheism to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, The Law of Sacrifice: A latter-day saint perspective. The god has asked to spend one day of the week in worship, and recreation distracts them from goal. You see Jim, since the dawn of time, Satan has used half-truths to lead people astray from God. Let us see how Mormons are different from other people. Though some Mormon beliefs may contradict All we want is Christ. They believe that the Book of Mormon confirms information found in the Bible. There are many contradictions between the Bible and Book of Mormon. It isnt strange to me at all, thank God they are close net families at least the majority, it is not hard to believe most of their teachings, it makes a lot more since then and a more realistic approach to accepting God and the Bible teachings. Also, with half-court basketball, they cant keep score. Contrast with how the Bible tells us to search the scriptures and to be like Bereans and know the times as did the sons of Issachar. The American Continent Was Originally Settled by Ancient Near Easterners. Yes, we believe what God said about hell. WebMormons believe that the love felt between spouses and families of outsiders is not as strong as for those within the faith. According to the Bible, Jesus is God who is, who was and who is to come. (Revelation 1:8) He is without beginning or end. We simply care for you. Notify me of followup comments via e-mail. A lot of folks are confused about who Lucifer is. We are only However, Christians didnt find Mormonism as an official denomination. After Christcomes out of the water, the Holy Spirit descends from Heavenin the form of a dove (Mark 1:10). Its more of a gift given to people that they may either accept or not. If you dont you cant enter any of the kingdoms in heaven, so you have to wait if you dont get baptized. to be baptized to be a part of the Mormon church? The young Joseph Smith was a Freemason who had just gone to get his first Masonic degree, and heres where the LDS church admits it. WebA lot of people that practice other religions feel that the beliefs are crazy and weird that is part of the religion of Mormonism. Have youcommitted to follow Jesus? God so loved the world that He gave His Only Son so that whoever believes on Him would have eternal life. This is a unique belief among other religions, and some might find it to be a little weird to read about Christ visiting other places than Jerusalem until they realize that Christ promised to do so. To get to the top, you have to have your covenants. Baptism is an individual action taken by the person who believes that Christ is his/her Savior. In reality, polygamy has fallen out of favor with the Mormon Church, now banned by living prophets from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. [3] 4. That might make you overlook some good prospects because you cant check that off. Its a version of the King James Translation of the Bible. You'll also like:Why I Keep the Sabbath Differently Than You & Why That's a Good Thing, Enter your email to receive updates on our LDS Living content, 2022 LDS Living A Division of Deseret Book Company, "Tattooed Mormon" Talks Loneliness, Trials As New Convert, Are "Checklists" for What We Want in Our Future Spouse a Good Thing? Maybe this is why the Mormons get a bad rap, because of their founder changing the wording in the Mormon Bible, just to suit his own cause. Christ could not have stood in a river and looked up in the sky only to see himself descending in the form of a dove. 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