As long as both groups are making their claim to the term of being a christian, one will be right, the other wrong and I don't think it's ever going to change. Originally Posted by dreameyes. One thing that has always been interesting to me is how Mormons say on one hand that they are Christian "too", but on the other hand that they are the only "true" Christians.
Which is it? Please register to post and access all features of our very popular forum. It is free and quick. Additional giveaways are planned. Detailed information about all U. Search this Thread Advanced Search. What is the difference between LDS and Baptist salvation, grace, hell. User Name. Remember Me. Advanced Search. In so many ways one could erroneously assume that Mormons represent just one more facet of fervent evangelical Christianity. Sadly, they are badly mistaken.
According to Scripture, being nice, family oriented, clean-cut and fervent fulfills none of the requirements to be right before the Lord. Consequently, we can respect Mormons who call their religion The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for much of the way they live, but we also need to accept that their understanding of God, Christ, Scripture and salvation as well as other matters of faith are outside what Scripture teaches.
God: Mormons believe that God is the ruler of our planet. He is the ruler of only this particular planet. He acquired that status over the earth over a progression of time. Further, he asserts that Mormons do in fact believe in a sort of trinity because they believe there are three members in the Godhead but that they are three distinct personages, beings, or separate gods.
Therefore, Mormons reject the traditional view of the Trinity as accepted at Chalcedon but do believe in their own version of a triune godhead. Mormon doctrine differs from orthodox Christian views with respect to salvation. Mormons, however, feel that they are misunderstood. Further, there is an emphasis on discipleship as necessary for salvation.
Millet states that human works are necessary to exercise faith in Christ, receive sacraments and ordinances of salvation and render Christian service to neighbours, in addition to relying upon the merits, mercy and grace of God. Although all these biblical and Christological differences are significant, it is likely that the opposition to Mormonism is strengthened because of controversial past policies. An interesting question that arises when studying the question of whether Mormonism is Christian is whether Mormons view other Christian groups as Christian.
In conclusion, Mormons seem to believe they are Christian because their first Article of Faith declares their belief in Jesus Christ as the divine Son of God. However, Mormon and traditional Christian doctrine differ on many levels, including scripture, the deification of humans and the nature of God, the triune Godhead, and the path to salvation.
Similarly, Shipps believes that the relationship between Mormonism and Christianity is like that between Judaism and Christianity. Because Mormonism aimed to reform Christianity, it can be viewed as a whole new religious tradition as Christianity was eventually viewed as diverse from Judaism. Past LDS President Gordon B Hinkley once stated that it did not matter what people of other faiths thought of them but it was how they regarded themselves that was important.
Why do they desire this recognition so badly? Well, it is likely that it is because they want to be recognised as legitimate and respected among American Christians. They believe in the Bible and the importance of family. Following a strict health code, they do not drink coffee, alcohol, or tea. Also, they do not smoke. They have another doctrine, laid out by The Book of Mormon, which they believe to be the companion to the Bible. According to their founder Joseph Smith, it discloses things that have been deleted from the Bible.
Mormons also have a distinct way of perceiving how the universe began. They believe that God was the Supreme Being but did not always hold that position. He was less powerful when he first came to earth, and through experience and living a righteous life he reached the state of Godhood. When people die, they each are meant to be accepted into different kingdoms of glory.
To achieve this, one must accept Jesus Christ, repent, and be baptized. So what is the difference between Baptists and Mormons? The major differences are seen in their doctrines and their beliefs.
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