Mormons believe they are saved by Grace (after all they can do.) But, how do you earn exaltation?
Please define "saved."
Please define "exhaltation"
I dare ya ; )
>> In your theological thinking, who gets the glory?
>>You said it: It's your performance.
>>(I'll call ahead & tell God to move over; another god is acomin'.)
In post 438 you said Did you know eternal life is now because it's based on a faith relationship of who you know and not based upon performance?
That is where the word performance cane in. I never said my performance, I said performance = sin or righteousness
Can you be saved in unrepented sin?
If you repent, then sin again (without repenting), do you not have unrepented sin?
If you repent, then keep all the commandments, which includes actions you are commanded to take, and continued repentance, are you working your way to heaven?
Are you saved after all you can do? (Being commanded to do your best, so to keep that commandment you do everything you can, so that you are indeed repentant.)
>>Please define "saved."
Saved: To enter into the rest of god; To achieve a level of Glory in Gods kingdom. (http://scriptures.lds.org/tgs/slvtnbyg ) Although this one just refers you to other topics, as you know Mormons do not use the term Saved since it denotes passivity, and lack of responsibility.
>>Please define "exhaltation"
Exaltation: To achieve the highest result possible from this life; To inherit the kingdom of God, to become a god. ( http://scriptures.lds.org/tge/exlttn )
Ill define this before you ask
Eternal life: The kind of life God leads, where you preside in righteousness over your creations, and grow in power and glory forever. ( http://scriptures.lds.org/tge/etrnllf )
Glad to help you with your definitions
For Secular Meanings Try http://www.dictionary.com
For Mormon Definitions of Spiritual things Try this link ( http://scriptures.lds.org/tg/contents )
>> But, how do you earn exaltation?
Exaltation and Eternal life cannot be earned, any more than gifts can be earned (if you earn it its a wage) Gifts like Eternal life and Exaltation can only be bestowed on the righteous, and will be received with humility if at all (If youre not humble, you wont get it). This is a Gift that God would give to all his children if they will but prepare themselves to receive it.
Dare Taken. Be nice to everyone on this thread, I double dog dare ya ;-) (movie The Christmas story reference)