Posted on 03/01/2010 11:55:25 AM PST by NoRedTape
" Historically, only until recently have Mormons wanted to be called Christians, preferring not to be included with Christian denominations which Joseph Smith said were, "all wrong...all there creeds were an abomination in his sight, and that those professors (Christians) were all corrupt." (Pearl of Great Price, Joseph Smith, 2:18-19) In the past Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the Mormons) have preferred to be called "saints." However, in the recent years the LDS church has spend millions in an intense public relations campaign aimed at moving their church into the mainstream of Christianity.
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First: Mormons do not follow or believe in the historic Jesus Christ of the Bible, but rather a different Jesus. This is why most biblical Christians emphatically insist that Mormons are not Christians. Let me explain..............
The god of the Mormons is not the God of the Bible.... "
(Excerpt) Read more at bible-truth.org ...
Jeff, are your parents Mormon?
I just wonder if there was some line that nobody was willing to cross, that was the difference between disagreeing with someones theology and hating it, and them for having it.
Keep telling yourself that.
Thanks.
I am a follower of the same Jesus Christ who is described in the Bible. He is the One and Only Savior and Redeemer of mankind.
The Bible is clear.
Me too!
Its the fling myself into the Arms of God sort of thing.
First of all Paradise is not Heaven it is a place where those who beleive in Christ are given rest until judgment day.
I am thankful for The Book of Mormon because it gives more details of what happens I am sure the Bible also at one time gave more imformation.
Sadly the Bible today is like going on an Easter Egg hunt to fine more on Paradise, rest, spirit prison etc.
Alma 40
11 Now, concerning the state of the soul between death and the resurrection—Behold, it has been made known unto me by an angel, that the spirits of all men, as soon as they are departed from this mortal body, yea, the spirits of all men, whether they be good or evil, are taken home to that God who gave them life.
12 And then shall it come to pass, that the spirits of those who are righteous are received into a state of happiness, which is called paradise, a state of rest, a state of peace, where they shall rest from all their troubles and from all care, and sorrow.
13 And then shall it come to pass, that the spirits of the wicked, yea, who are evil—for behold, they have no part nor portion of the Spirit of the Lord; for behold, they chose evil works rather than good; therefore the spirit of the devil did enter into them, and take possession of their house—and these shall be cast out into outer darkness; there shall be weeping, and wailing, and gnashing of teeth, and this because of their own iniquity, being led captive by the will of the devil.
14 Now this is the state of the souls of the wicked, yea, in darkness, and a state of awful, fearful looking for the fiery indignation of the wrath of God upon them; thus they remain in this state, as well as the righteous in paradise, until the time of their resurrection.
15 Now, there are some that have understood that this state of happiness and this state of misery of the soul, before the resurrection, was a first resurrection. Yea, I admit it may be termed a resurrection, the raising of the spirit or the soul and their consignation to happiness or misery, according to the words which have been spoken.
16 And behold, again it hath been spoken, that there is a first resurrection, a resurrection of all those who have been, or who are, or who shall be, down to the resurrection of Christ from the dead.
17 Now, we do not suppose that this first resurrection, which is spoken of in this manner, can be the resurrection of the souls and their consignation to happiness or misery. Ye cannot suppose that this is what it meaneth.
18 Behold, I say unto you, Nay; but it meaneth the reuniting of the soul with the body, of those from the days of Adam down to the resurrection of Christ.
19 Now, whether the souls and the bodies of those of whom has been spoken shall all be reunited at once, the wicked as well as the righteous, I do not say; let it suffice, that I say that they all come forth; or in other words, their resurrection cometh to pass before the resurrection of those who die after the resurrection of Christ.
20 Now, my son, I do not say that their resurrection cometh at the resurrection of Christ; but behold, I give it as my opinion, that the souls and the bodies are reunited, of the righteous, at the resurrection of Christ, and his ascension into heaven.
21 But whether it be at his resurrection or after, I do not say; but this much I say, that there is a space between death and the resurrection of the body, and a state of the soul in happiness or in misery until the time which is appointed of God that the dead shall come forth, and be reunited, both soul and body, and be brought to stand before God, and be judged according to their works.
22 Yea, this bringeth about the restoration of those things of which has been spoken by the mouths of the prophets.
23 The soul shall be restored to the body, and the body to the soul; yea, and every limb and joint shall be restored to its body; yea, even a hair of the head shall not be lost; but all things shall be restored to their proper and perfect frame.
24 And now, my son, this is the restoration of which has been spoken by the mouths of the prophets—
25 And then shall the righteous shine forth in the kingdom of God.
26 But behold, an awful death cometh upon the wicked; for they die as to things pertaining to things of righteousness; for they are unclean, and no unclean thing can inherit the kingdom of God; but they are cast out, and consigned to partake of the fruits of their labors or their works, which have been evil; and they drink the dregs of a bitter cup.
I am a follower of the same Jesus Christ who is described in the Bible. He is the One and Only Savior and Redeemer of mankind.
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So you are NOT LDS?
The Bible doesn’t present a Christ who is created, had to earn his Godhood, is only one of 3 gods, or atoned for sins in the garden rather than on the Cross.
I agree. Its clear. Just don't agree your writings are inspired. I'm happy for ya.
Nice try but avoiding the question. Have you done enough to warrant the Celestial kingdom. Have you had your ‘calling and election made sure’?
I have.
And for Christians Paradise IS Heaven. Not a weigh station.
I generally see when that happens, the RM steps in. With that said - does hate for an inanimate item (doctrine) count as hate? Only when that hate transfers to the individual IMHO.
That is your choice and your eternity. You have been warned by many people.
But, what about the parts the LDS get right?
There are many reasons, as many as there are mormons and Christians. I can’t speak for them.
It was soon after I became aware of the godhood potential that I went inactive. I don’t believe that I or anyone else will become a god.
I hope this is a sufficient response. Or was your question rhetorical?
lol. Did God tell you to minister to the LDS? If so, wouldn't that make you a prophet then? Was it written on a tablet or a wall? If you can't prove it, then you are one of those false prophets that you warn everyone about. Nothing says ministry, like insulting someone. lol
But, what about the parts the LDS get right?
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Like?
Seriously, I cannot think of anything they do not twist.
Having been pregnant, that is not my idea of heaven.....
That concept alone would be enough to drive many women from Mormonism, if they were told that up front.
Yup my choice. And I certainly don't want anything your selling. I'm warning you your doctrine may not be inspired. Your choice though.
I don’t want to be accused of mind reading here, but you have got to be kidding.
Really this post can’t be serious.
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