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The gospel in words: 'Worship' [Worship Christ? Lds - Open]
Mormon Times ^ | Jan. 28, 2010 | Joe Cannon

Posted on 01/28/2010 5:02:59 AM PST by Colofornian

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To: teppe; vanilla swirl
and the Holy ghost is a personnage of Spirit,

The LDS have taught, and I was taught as LDS, that we are here on earth in order to gain a body of flesh and bone in order to “progress”, which is what God did:

“Mormon prophets have continuously taught the sublime truth that God the Eternal Father was once a mortal man who passed through a school of earth life similar that through which we are now passing. He became God – an exalted being – through obedience to the same eternal Gosepl truths that we are given opportunity to obey.” - Apostle Milton R. Hunter, The Gospel Through the Ages, p. 104

Spirits cannot be made perfect without a body of flesh and bones. This body and its spirit are brought to immortality and blessings of salvation through the resurrection. … In no other way, other than through birth into this life and the resurrection, can spirits become like our Eternal Father.” - Joseph Fielding Smith, quoted here: http://www.lds.org/ldsorg/v/index.jsp?hideNav=1&locale=0&sourceId=ea635ef93e84b010VgnVCM1000004d82620a____&vgnextoid=2354fccf2b7db010VgnVCM1000004d82620aRCRD

So, if it is true that in order to progress to Godhood, a body of flesh and bone is needed (why we are here on earth), then why do 2 of the 3 members of the LDS Godhead violate that?

If Christ was part of the Godhead prior to His incarnation (Matthew 1:23 and Hebrews 10:5) then he became a God prior to having a body of flesh and bone. This is also taught in the Endowment ceremony.

Furthermore, if progression is an ETERNAL principle (see above) how has one person of the Godhead (the Holy Spirit) attained Godhood without getting a body (Acts 5:3,4)?

21 posted on 01/28/2010 11:41:45 AM PST by reaganaut (It's futile to talk facts to people who are enjoying a sense of moral superiority in their ignorance)
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To: teppe; Colofornian
Then if you are a true Christian, you will seek truth rather than distortion.

Teppe, I was seeking the truth, which is how I discovered the fraud of the LDS church and exactly WHY I finally became a Christian as opposed to a Mormon. The LDS Church is the distortion.

22 posted on 01/28/2010 11:46:54 AM PST by reaganaut (It's futile to talk facts to people who are enjoying a sense of moral superiority in their ignorance)
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To: Colofornian; teppe; Godzilla

Does 3 Nephi 19 violate Christ’s teachings?
Does Acts 7:59 violate Christ’s teachings?
How can “every instance” somehow leave out these passages?
What? Have you taken scissors to these references & they’re no longer part of your ‘quad’?

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The new LDS party line is probably “The Book of Mormon isn’t ‘translated correctly’” :)


23 posted on 01/28/2010 11:51:34 AM PST by reaganaut (It's futile to talk facts to people who are enjoying a sense of moral superiority in their ignorance)
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To: reaganaut; Colofornian; teppe
The new LDS party line is probably “The Book of Mormon isn’t ‘translated correctly’” :)


24 posted on 01/28/2010 12:03:45 PM PST by Godzilla (3-7-77)
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To: svcw
 (Even though you are quoting them directly.)
 
You foul ANTI's are ALWAYS taking things OUT OF CONTEXT!!!
 
 
That is our Standard Excuse and it serves us well.)

25 posted on 01/28/2010 1:09:49 PM PST by Elsie (Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going...)
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To: teppe
that “God the father is on the literal father of Jesus Christ...

Whi got Mary pregnant in the LITERAL, normal way!

26 posted on 01/28/2010 1:10:57 PM PST by Elsie (Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going...)
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To: teppe
Then if you are a true Christian, you will seek truth rather than distortion.

If you were a 'true' MORMON; I suspect you'd follow D&C 132 instead of what the US Government told you to do.

27 posted on 01/28/2010 1:12:29 PM PST by Elsie (Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going...)
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To: Godzilla
Mormonism teachs three separate 'gods', part of a pantheon of 'gods', in short - polytheism.

And TWO of them have PHYSICAL bodies!!

28 posted on 01/28/2010 1:13:33 PM PST by Elsie (Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going...)
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To: reaganaut
When I read stuff like yours, I come more and more to the view of Tertullian, that heretics have no right to cite the Scriptures, which are the Church’s books, against the Church’s teachings.

I seem to recall a story about some dude that tried quoting Scripture: to CHRIST!

Things won't work out for him too well in the future, I fear, even though LDSism considers him to be Christ's BROTHER!

29 posted on 01/28/2010 1:16:00 PM PST by Elsie (Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going...)
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To: Elsie

And that same “brother” was cast out of heaven for wanting to EXALT himself to the level of GOD (just like the LDS).

Make you wonder who they REALLY follow, is certainly isn’t the Jesus of the Bible.


30 posted on 01/28/2010 1:25:55 PM PST by reaganaut (It's futile to talk facts to people who are enjoying a sense of moral superiority in their ignorance)
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To: Tennessee Nana; svcw; Colofornian

Jesus died for me, too. I worship, love and adore the Savior and our Heavenly Father. The Holy Ghost causes my heart to swell with love and adoration for Heavenly Father and His Son Jesus Christ. I don’t know why this is controversial.

P.S. I’m a Mormon.


31 posted on 01/28/2010 3:35:25 PM PST by Saundra Duffy (For victory & freedom!!!)
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To: Saundra Duffy
I don’t know why this is controversial.

Trusting in and following a fictitious Christ will result in a fictitious salvation, no matter how sincere one may be.

32 posted on 01/28/2010 4:06:20 PM PST by Godzilla (3-7-77)
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To: Saundra Duffy

Sandy you repeat the same lines over and over, I asked you once if you just cut and paste or is this memorized?
And in this case what is the repetitive statement in reference to?


33 posted on 01/28/2010 4:26:51 PM PST by svcw (Ellie and Mark come out come out where ever you are.....)
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To: reaganaut

“PUTTING THE NAME JESUS CHRIST IN THE NAME OF YOUR CHURCH DOES NOT MAKE YOU A CHRISTIAN ANY MORE THAN PUTTING ‘AUTO REPAIRS’ ON THE SIDE OF YOUR GARAGE MAKES YOU A MECHANIC!!!!”

Hey chill! I think we just proved just one of the inconsistencies of LDS.
I personally think that it is a false, pagan religion that came from the mouth of a demon!


34 posted on 01/28/2010 4:33:12 PM PST by vanilla swirl (Maranatha!)
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To: vanilla swirl; teppe; Saundra Duffy

LOL. I wasn’t shouting at you, I was shouting at all the LDS who use that argument.

I used it too when I was LDS but I was very young then, now it is just the lamest argument they make, but also the most common.


35 posted on 01/28/2010 6:38:43 PM PST by reaganaut (It's futile to talk facts to people who are enjoying a sense of moral superiority in their ignorance)
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To: Saundra Duffy; svcw

You keep cutting and pasting the same statement. interesting.

No Christian here would (or ever has) said that Jesus DIDN”T die for you. In fact, we have consistently said just the opposite, the Christ DID die for you.

However, the LDS do not put their faith in Christ alone. They put their faith in the LDS Church and their rites and rituals instead. Many believe, as the leaders have taught, “there is no salvation outside the LDS church”.

Is that worship? Yes. It is worship of a man made institution. The LDS joyfully sing “Praise to the Man”, referring to Joseph Smith. No Christian would ever sing a song like that! Ever.

Saundra, “warm fuzzies” is not “Worship”. Worship is much more akin to Thomas’ statement to Jesus, “MY LORD AND MY GOD!” It is falling down in awe and recognizing that we could NEVER be worthy in any way if it were not for the shedding of Christ’s blood on the Cross.

When I was LDS, and other LDS and ex-LDS have confirmed it, “worship” was the feeling of a “burning in the bosom” and of quiet reverence that permeates LDS meetings.

That is NOT worship. The LDS (and unfortunately many Christians) actually DISTANCE themselves from God by sitting in their meetings puffed up with pride thinking they are being so “reverent”.

Worship, REAL worship, is TOTAL abandonment to the Triune God, it is getting “lost” in worship. Praising Him and relating to Him in joy without concern how others may see it. It is like David dancing before the Ark of the Covenant. THAT is worship. Worship is SACRED, A feast, joy and total abject humility before an Omnipotent God.

There is NO Way the LDS can understand that kind of Worship, because they do not understand God or Jesus Christ or The ministry of the Holy Spirit.

Saundra, if you REALLY love Jesus, you would leave the LDS church and come to HIM alone to save you. You would abandon those things that keep you from Him such as false temple rituals stolen from the Masons, “extra scripture” that are easily disproven, a worship of Prophets and Apostles and of Joseph Smith and instead come to a very personal, very real RELATIONSHIP with Jesus Christ.

PLEASE Read this book called “born again Mormon” (it’s free):

www.bornagainmormon.com

Here is a song by a contemporary worship leader named Matt Redman:

We come to your mountain
The hill of the Lord we would ascend
And journey into your holy place
To feast in your presence
And bring our devotions to you, God
We come as a kingdom of your priests

We’re climbing up the mountain of the Lord
Towards your holy place
And every step is praise
Encountering the glory of your name
Your throne of holiness
The wonders of your grace

Come, come let us worship
Come let us recognize what a sacred thing we do
Come, let us bow down
God, as we bring our hearts
Let them please the heart of you

We enter your santuary
To minister at your holy throne
Where thousands of angels joyfully sing


36 posted on 01/28/2010 7:18:12 PM PST by reaganaut (It's futile to talk facts to people who are enjoying a sense of moral superiority in their ignorance)
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To: vanilla swirl

And I agree with you on the demon part.


37 posted on 01/28/2010 7:19:46 PM PST by reaganaut (It's futile to talk facts to people who are enjoying a sense of moral superiority in their ignorance)
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To: Saundra Duffy

True worship involves being broken. Only once we have been broken in spirit can we see the majesty of God and the sacrifice of Jesus on the Cross.

Sweetly broken - Jeremy Riddle

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ExLyUlj2uns

To the cross I look, to the cross I cling
Of its suffering I do drink
Of its work I do sing

For on it my Savior both bruised and crushed
Showed that God is love
And God is just

Chorus:
At the cross You beckon me
You draw me gently to my knees, and I am
Lost for words, so lost in love,
I’m sweetly broken, wholly surrendered

What a priceless gift, undeserved life
Have I been given
Through Christ crucified

You’ve called me out of death
You’ve called me into life
And I was under Your wrath
Now through the cross I’m reconciled

Chorus:

In awe of the cross I must confess
How wondrous Your redeeming love and
How great is Your faithfulness

(2x’s)
Chorus:


38 posted on 01/29/2010 2:01:43 AM PST by reaganaut (It's futile to talk facts to people who are enjoying a sense of moral superiority in their ignorance)
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To: Saundra Duffy
P.S. I’m a Mormon.

Yes, we know, but your posts sound so CHRISTIAN!

How do you manage to avoid the obvious theological conundrums of MORMONism messing with your mind?

39 posted on 01/29/2010 4:22:18 AM PST by Elsie (Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going...)
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To: Saundra Duffy
...for Heavenly Father and His Son Jesus Christ. I don’t know why this is controversial.

SURE you do!

You KNOW that the FACT that MORMONism claims that the FATHER has a physical body is directly opposite of thousands of years of Judeo-Christian teachings.

40 posted on 01/29/2010 4:24:43 AM PST by Elsie (Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going...)
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