Romans 3:20 Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law is the knowledge of sin.
Romans 3:24 Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus
Romans 3:28 Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law.
Romans 4:2 For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath whereof to glory; but not before God.
I wonder how many of these verses the Mormonism Apologists would say are translated correctly? I think I'll bring in the big gun from Romans ...*
~”I wonder how many of these verses the Mormonism Apologists would say are translated correctly?”~
Romans 3:24 and Romans 4:2 were modified by the Joseph Smith Translation, but I think you would rather like the changes. Take a look.
The asterisk was a step forward, but, really, MHG, such tactics as writing discussion points in white text do seem a tad beneath you.
Fundamentally, you seem to misunderstand the point. LDS doctrine embraces salvation by -grace-. It is necessary for our redemption.
All we say is that a person who receives Christ’s grace will demonstrate it by making an effort to follow His example. In other words, you can’t simply profess to accept Christ then go out and continue your lying, thieving, immoral ways and be acceptable before Christ. Isn’t this in line with mainstream Christianity?
The last thing a knowledgeable Mormon will tell you is that we -earn- salvation. Indeed, the fact that we strive to follow said example, and constantly fail, makes us more grateful still for the grace He has extended.