I am a member and there is one scripture that has been quoted to me, by non members, is the verse in Rev. When John wrote the book of Rev. Also, their families are not allowed to visit them. ? The youth and kids each go to meetings with kids their own ages, and adults meet together to study the Bible and the Book of Mormon. The church reveals that it adds nearly 1 million members every three years. It is also possible that, depending on what the tattoo is depicting, some members with tattoos may not be allowed to serve missions, according to lds.org. The Bible is ripe with evidence in this belief. Mormons believe in the crucifixion, resurrection and divinity of Jesus Christ. I have a whole post on that right here. Your eternal soul depends on it. Web10 Things You Didnt Know About Mormonism and Their Beliefs. Nothing weird, and nice people. They cant play basketball unless it is a half-court game. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints abolished the practice in 1890; it still believes that the principle of multiple marriages can be applied in heaven. To me, this is as clear of a reference to Christ, the Spirit, and God being separate beings as anything. This might sound weird to you, but Mormons wear special undergarments called Temple Garments. Thank you for your blog. But the LDS leaders are given far too much credence. The Book of Mormon claims there were ancient civilizations in North America. They cant play in tournaments, leagues, and on regulation basketball courts. Most of the other languages that I have read it in translate more as: Respect God or something to that effect. So I just wanted to add that along with everything else Ive said. Usually, this is done by making Mormon beliefs seem as strange and weird as possible. Dont think Ill convert but Mormons are good people. Started in the garden of Eden (surely you wont die). So are Latter-day Saints totally bizarre and weird? Followers claim that God sent more prophets after Jesuss death. Latter Day Saints believe that if you feel the Burning in the Bosom that its right. Jesus Christ created all things in heaven and earth! In the case of divorce, a Mormon can get remarried. Even when they talk on the phone, they are expected to talk only for 30 minutes. Not one of us is worthy no matter what we think or do. The baptism is a symbol of willingness to follow Christ. Members of the church are all given specific duties or ways they can help out in the church. They even couldnt enter a Mormon temple unless they repented and put an end to their twisted ways. That's not to say that some LDS families prefer not to watch TV on Sundays as a personal way of keeping the Sabbath holy, but it's not the case for all LDS families. Its wonderful. Such as Mitt Romney,Hillary Clinton, Thus, BEFORE this life. 32 10 comments Best Add a Comment StarbucksApostasy Right? The book is a scriptural synthesis of the old and new covenants drawing upon the New Testament in its narrative. This section came in part as a response to the vision Elder WilliamW. Phelps saw while traveling with Joseph Smith viacanoe. We follow him. Mormons usually prefer eating vegetarian foods. God cannot lie, so this teaching is iron clad. Are they all cast down to hell? No archaeological finds. I know thousands of Mormons and about 6 narcissists. It is also referred to as the garment of the holy priesthood. However, Jesus specifically says in Matthew 22:30, that At the resurrection people with neither marry nor be given in marriage; they will be like the angels in heaven. (NIV) I mean no disrespect or to be argumentative in anyway, I am just curious what you think about this. I have been assigned to teach a youth Bible class each morning to the teenagers before they go to high school. Why would we need to manipulate Christ and his love? Also, a Mormon, who writes public statements against the church, can get into trouble, and the church can stop him. Prior to baptism people are supposed to evaluate thier lives and wrongdoings and have a desire to have those wrongdoings and bad feelings taken away from them. im trying to get a bible discussion for deeper revelation for those that are really hungry for the true God of the bible, shirley that is so true we have to follow the scriptures because it is gods written word. 11 Forbidden Places in the World You Wish Could Visit Anytime Soon. The Mormon Church even commissioned a department of archeology to investigate. Their views are that they are brought together on this We can not earn our way into Heaven. Wanna know why? At least I know who to call when I want to research my family tree. Christ is baptized of John the Baptist. I would like to post this on FB but dont know how. Mormon rules are the weirdest of all. He knows how we should live our lives in the way that we would feel the most fulfilled. (John 4:24), LDS books say that Jesus Christ was God-the Fathers first creation. Just like pizza can be made in different ways & still be pizza, we may have some differences with other Christian religions but we still accept Christ as our Savior, we worship Him, he died for us & rose again, breaking the permanency of death, & He continues to guide us through the Holy Spirit. Here are lesser-known facts about Mormon that you should know. Yes, I have read Galatians 1:8. You would just end up in a lesser kingdom of glory, and completely by choice!! Yes, He defeated death. His sacred prayer was, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? Was he desperately seeking a connection with himself?!?! As for the Fear God thing. These are the truths we have seen. Greeks would sacrifice sheep/goats and the priests would divine their gods will by reading the entrails. Though some Mormon beliefs may contradict In this passage, Jesus is prophesying that his church will stand like a rock. Mormon temple marriages last for eternity. My faith in Christ is the most important aspect of my life, and this blog is where I get to share my beliefs. I've built and exited several brands and companies, and now I focus much of my time on sharing my faith. "Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you? Heres what the LDS official website says: Members of the Church believe that marriages performed in temples are sealed, or blessed to last for eternity. And they believe Jesus Christ came to visit them. All three Persons are self-existent. I dont know why these beliefs are strange. Web10 The Virgin Mary Wasnt A Virgin. Just walk into one on a Sunday and tell them you want to talk to the missionaries. Yes, he saw God and Christ face-to-face. It says in Genesis 2:24 that when married they shall be one flesh this is what it means to have a celestial marriage, in Mark and Luke they are explaining something that is without true authority and the power of God. I have a difficult time believing the Almighty hasnt seen into the hearts of those denied knowledge of Him and then would deny them everlasting life with Him. This special underwear is a symbolic reminder of the covenants and is seen as a source of protection from the evil world. However, I believe that this merely shows their unity in purpose. Thus, children born into the world can dieeven if they have no sin on their conscience. Early Mormon leaders were polygamists, including Joseph Smith and Brigham Young. Mormons tend to like to keep themselves a I do think its important. I think most LDS people are sincere, honest folks who want to do whats right. They consider themselves Christians. We believe The Book of Mormon helps us to learn of Christ. In your article, you discussed eternal marriage. We arent responsible for Adam and Eves sin, but we do live with the consequences of our first parents choice to bring us into an imperfect and sinful world. Just had a civil discussion about who Jesus Christ is and what He came to do with a friend and 2 Morman Elders trying to gain interest in their religion. WebWe believe that the first principles and ordinances of the Gospel are: first, Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ; second, Repentance; third, Baptism by immersion for the remission of sins; They study their family history (genealogy) and find those who died without a knowledge of the gospel. WORKS doctrine is made for the putrid ideals of man who think we have even the slightest ability to be enough at any time. Web9 Weird Mormon Rules & Beliefs That Make Them Different from Other Communities 1. A family member can not do for another family member what Christ asked man to do alone. And for good reason. The church uses these funds to do all kinds of humanitarian works around the world. Also, with half-court basketball, they cant keep score. No one is righteous, no, not one. Christ is the only One w/Father, and He is the only one who can clense us of all unrighteousness, that being SIN of every kind included what is in our minds at any time. Hi Carson, I think baptism is often times misunderstood. Were not arguing with you. Do you believe the Holy Spirit speaks and lives inside you today. After Christcomes out of the water, the Holy Spirit descends from Heavenin the form of a dove (Mark 1:10). Were members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Many a good thing come from truth. They finally shut it down when it became clear that there is no evidence of these civilizations. The god has asked to spend one day of the week in worship, and recreation distracts them from goal. Mormons Also Believe That You might be wondering about what a tree octopus is and where is it found? While jesus was alive he did not claim to be God. They do have unique beliefs that are not shared by a They pay a tithe (10%) of their earnings to the church each month. Hmmmm. These radical orthodox believers want to be defined by what we are for, not what we are against, Givens says. The practice of baptism for the dead makes Mormons especially mindful of their families, family trees, and their family legacy. Father, Son and Holy Spirit are all Eternal God. I guess I dont see what youre getting at? But also, speaking on what you said about the fear of God. Ask them if you can lose your eternal salvation? Required fields are marked *. WebIn this video, I talk about Mormons and their strange beliefs. Joseph Smith had 34 wives. If a person doesnt comply, then he might have to pay for it. All information available from this website are referenced from the trusted & best known sources on the web. As we have already said, so now I say again: If anybody is preaching to you a gospel other than what you accepted, let them be under Gods curse., This article answers that question in great detail. At the time of Brighams Youngs death, he governed a cultural region larger than Texas. The number dont add up. Mormons believe in Plural Marriage. You cite on at the very beginning of this article. Glad Im not the only one who looked this up! Was Christs voice magically teleported into the sky? In addition to Sunday worship, we attend the temple (about 2 hours if you live close), read the scriptures daily, have church meetings in our homes, and read our scriptures daily. I'm an entrepreneur and a Youtube creator. I do think a lot of things believed by the LDS church are taken out of context from the Bible. Their goal is to paint The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in a negative lighteven if they have to twist the truth to do it. Visit an online dating site specifically geared toward Mormons (such as LDS Singles and LDS Planet). If the LDS folks in Salt Lake City really believed the Book of Mormon, dont you suppose they would take a position on it? Have you ever made a bad decision? I also would like to know what Mr. JB asked. Something thats strictly forbidden in the book of Revelation. Mam needs to follow the scriptures and not try to rewrite them. I have a hard time believing that a God who unconditionally loves us inflicts such harsh punishment on those that do not participate in a human ritual. If you look at unbiased statistics the divorce rate in the Mormon culture is actually slightly higher than the national average. the bible as a book did not exist. Hi Diane. Hebrews 1:8, ESV. Well, the Bible makes it crystal clear who Lucifer is and heres what I wrote about him. I mean, WHY I get that it wipes us of our sins so that we can enter the gates of Heaven. God is the judge, not a family member. Somebody should remind them to search the scriptures like the Bereans did. They lied so much to keep communities safe that lying became their habit. And Jesus had plenty of lost sheep of the house of Israel right inside Israel. Some people have called us Mormons, but we prefer the proper name of the church to emphasize our belief in Jesus Christ. I used to think the same thing. Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Mormons) feel that it is important to not become overly obsessed with worldly possessions. There are beliefs. who Lucifer is and heres what I wrote about him. I am surprised that did not make the list. Not through Joseph Smith who is a human. Why do Mormons keep to themselves and not mingle with non-Mormons? God came as a son to redeem us it is all through the bible You can connect the rest of the dots. I have experienced this in Salt Lake City, the east coast, in the south and in Colorado. Does that make them non-Christian?He said that a church in a mans name is that mans church. Its really not a translation. I am a Christian missionary from England working in a poor part of Hungary. Wearing this garment is also an outward expression of an inward commitment to follow Jesus Christ. Moroni. Why is the book known as the book of Mormons and not the book of believers? Or done something that others who believe the same beliefs as you disagree with? Have Mormons read Galatians 1:8?How do they get past this one? (see reference below). And I wrote a whole post on it where I clarify the meaning of the only Bible passage that even mentions it. This is a disturbing idea that (people) are possessed, and that their souls cant inhabit their bodies anymore. I have never heard of an active couple who did not get their sealing canceled when divorced. The word Mormon originates from the Book of Mormon. Its just the translation. I hope some of these could be really true. Freemasonry is a Gnostic, Universalistic, Luciferian religion that denies the Godhood of Jesus Christ. So what is the Joseph Smith Translation? That is remarkable when you consider that the divorce rate among other Christians almost always mirrors the 50% national average of non-Christians. It takes a contorted and twisted reading of the Bible to honestly believe that. Lets find out answers to your questions by looking at some unknown facts. If you dont you cant enter any of the kingdoms in heaven, so you have to wait if you dont get baptized. Recognizing how mighty and righteous God is. seems to represent that of a cult please explain if you disagree. 3. His church would have his name in the name of the church. While many churches believe in original sin meaning that Adam and Eves sin makes children unclean even though the childrendid not make the choice to partake of the fruit. "I think its a really good thing to say, 'I want to marry someone that served a mission.' A member may be assigned to make a program for the church service each week, to serve as a bishop (leader of a congregation of about 300), to play the piano during services, to teach a youth class, etc. The Christian can be Hello. @Kathy- Yes, we believe that the grace of God is required for our salvation. You said God is the judge, not a family member. I fully agree. Why is he called a prophet? To get to the top, you have to have your covenants. Military members can purchase sand-colored garments. They're committed, they have a strong testimony. 12 Missing People Who Disappeared Mysteriously and Later Found Alive, 8 Most Notable Cases Of Harlequin Baby That Will Give You Goosebumps, 10 Facts About Tree Octopus That Will Soon Disappear, 20 Bizarre Publicity Stunts by Brands to Attract Potential Customers, 10 Strangest Stars in the Universe That Have Bizarre Properties, 10 Strange Jobs That Might Pay You More Than Your Current Earnings. 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