If read quickly w/o too much thought into these articles of faith, it seems very similar to Christianity. ( I don't even know if 'Christianity' is the right label for me, and those of you who believe as I do, since she also said Mormons are considered Christian) Yet, if you look deeper, you will see the differences.
I am NOT judgemental, I am not looking for ways to discredit her or anything like that. I simply want her to know the WHOLE truth, and nothing but the TRUTH. I spent some time last night looking for verses that claim Jesus as the final Prophet of God, verses that say the Bible is the only inspired word of God, and verses that say the Bible is completed-that there is nothing to be added to it. Things of that nature. I didn't have much luck. Maybe because I was exhausted, I don't know. I do plan to study more today. But if anyone has anything that would assist me, I would love to hear it.
I also hope I am not offending anyone with this post. I am simply sharing my heart here. And would appreciate prayer for wisdom and for the eyes of our hearts to be opened up to Him.
So, here's what I'd like you to read:
Basic Mormon beliefs are expressed in the "Thirteen Articles of Faith," which were listed by Joseph Smith when he was asked about the basic beliefs of the Church.
We believe in God, the Eternal Father, and in His Son, Jesus Christ, and in the Holy Ghost.
We believe that men will be punished for their own sins, and not for Adam's transgression.
We believe that through the Atonement of Christ, all mankind may be saved, by obedience to the laws and ordinances of the Gospel.
We 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; fourth, Laying on of hands for the gift of the Holy Ghost.
We believe that a man must be called of God, by prophecy, and by the laying on of hands by those who are in authority, to preach the Gospel and administer in the ordinances thereof.
We believe in the same organization that existed in the Primitive Church, namely, apostles, prophets, pastors, teachers, evangelists, and so forth.
We believe in the gift of tongues, prophecy, revelation, visions, healing, interpretation of tongues, and so forth.
We believe the Bible to be the word of God as far as it is translated correctly; we also believe the Book of Mormon to be the word of God.
We believe all that God has revealed, all that He does now reveal, and we believe that He will yet reveal many great and important things pertaining to the Kingdom of God.
We believe in the literal gathering of Israel and in the restoration of the Ten Tribes; that Zion (the New Jerusalem) will be built upon the American continent; that Christ will reign personally upon the earth; and, that the earth will be renewed and receive its paradisiacal glory.
We claim the privilege of worshiping Almighty God according to the dictates of our own conscience, and allow all men the same privilege, let them worship how, where, or what they may.
We believe in being subject to kings, presidents, rulers, and magistrates, in obeying, honoring, and sustaining the law.
We believe in being honest, true, chaste, benevolent, virtuous, and in doing good to all men; indeed, we may say that we follow the admonition of Paul-We believe all things, we hope all things, we have endured many things, and hope to be able to endure all things. If there is anything virtuous, lovely, or of good report or praiseworthy, we seek after these things.




hey, That post had nothing to do with anyone that you know. It is actually my own perceptions that i have noticed in different areas. I just wanted to let you know that. I myself am as guilty as anyone else. But yeah,i still love you. Lol.
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