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To: Elsie

I have only one question.

Do Mormon’s believe that the only way to be saved is to “believe on the Lord Jesus Christ”.


219 posted on 08/29/2010 3:03:11 PM PDT by CynicalBear
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To: CynicalBear

Mormons believe that to be saved, those who are above the age of accountability must believe in Jesus Christ, take his name upon them, bear witness of him, obey his commandments and be baptized in his name by one holding authority given by Christ. And they must keep that covenant, learn and follow the teachings of Christ and keep faith in and follow Christ throughout their lives, enduring to the end.


222 posted on 08/29/2010 3:12:22 PM PDT by Spiff
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To: CynicalBear; Elsie
Do Mormon’s believe that the only way to be saved is to “believe on the Lord Jesus Christ”.

Mormon theology defines "saved" and "salvation" in two ways.

The first 'salvation' is a general salvation whereby Jesus' sacrifice allows all to be resurrected with a body and live in some level of 'heaven' there is no hell in mormon theology.

The second definition of salvation/saved refers to the mormon doctrine of eternal progression to godhood / exaltation. Within this definition, mormons must perform rituals and various 'works' in order to be deemed worthy of becoming a god.

If one follows mormon theology from their scriptures and the writings/teachings of their apostles and prophets, there are numerous evidence of the belief that any degree of 'salvation' is based upon works or merits.

Finally, the question "only way to be saved" is also muddled in mormon theology. According to mormon theology, heavenly father (God) was previously a man in the distance past. Teachings indicate that heavenly father was also a sinner that required a 'savior' as well, and that this pattern extends into the infinite past. Mormons are generally reluctant to discuss this or tend to gloss it over as opinion. Teachings of mormon prophets also indicates that we can by our own works, cleanse ourselves of 'sin' - negating the need for a savior. Again, this is deeply buried in mormon thought and rarely brought to light.

223 posted on 08/29/2010 3:14:15 PM PDT by Godzilla ( 3-7-77)
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To: CynicalBear

You ask: “Do Mormon’s believe that the only way to be saved is to “believe on the Lord Jesus Christ”.

This is one of their most often sung hymns, maybe it will answer your question:

they have many great artists - you may enjoy the paintings.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZAJYMK0dy8M&feature=player_embedded#!


253 posted on 08/29/2010 5:03:50 PM PDT by maine-iac7 (g)
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To: CynicalBear
Do Mormon’s believe that the only way to be saved is to “believe on the Lord Jesus Christ”.

Depends on who you ask.

The FR MORMONs seem to parrot this line; and totally IGNORE any MORMON writings that SHOW all the things they NEED to DO to gain EXALTATION and many other perks in the MORMON religion.

Their definition of 'saved' also is NOT what Chrsitians believe it to be.

There are 3 levels of MORMON 'heaven' and, depending on their earthly WORKS, will determine where they will spend their time eternity.

298 posted on 08/29/2010 8:06:40 PM PDT by Elsie
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