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by Roy
Many people wonder whether The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (frequently misnamed the Mormon Church) is a Christian Church. Some of the most basic beliefs of the “Mormon Church” are:
We believe in God, the Eternal Father, and in His Son, Jesus Christ, and in the Holy Ghost.
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.
(Articles of Faith of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1, 3, 4.)
There are many other great and important truths that Latter-day Saints, or “Mormons,” believe in. For example, Latter-day Saints believe that the family can be united eternally, which is made possible... Read the rest of this article »
Throughout history, God’s children have gone through cycles of faithfulness and unrighteousness. In His dealings with His followers, the Lord called prophets to bring the people to repentance and to usher in a new period of enlightenment. Each of these periods is called a dispensation. Dispensations were led by Adam, Enoch, Noah, Abraham, and Moses. The pivotal dispensation on the earth was led by Jesus Christ Himself and His apostles.
When the apostles led the Church, they did so through revelation from Jesus Christ. They were constantly inspired by the Holy Ghost, had the authority to perform miracles, and received visions, as recorded in the New Testament. The church was not static during this time. Instead, policy changes (NOT doctrinal changes) were effected as the result of revelation. These changes included the preaching of the gospel to the Gentiles, changes to the Mosaic dietary laws, and doing away with the requirement of... Read the rest of this article »
By Richard.
Mormons live all over the world. They don’t cloister themselves in enclaves, and they dress like everyone else in the locations where they live. In most aspects of life, Mormons appear much like other people outside the Church. However, a closer look at the Mormon way of life reveals certain characteristics that set them apart from other groups of people. Many of these characteristics are common to members of the Church, regardless of their color, country, economic background, and culture as a result of their faithful adherence to certain standards set by the Savior for the eternal well-being of His children.
So what are Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints like?
Mormons are Christians who value and adhere to the principles of the gospel taught by the Lord Jesus Christ. Joseph Smith, first prophet of the Mormon Church, gave a clear-cut summary of Latter-day Saints’ beliefs known as The Articles of Faith. ... Read the rest of this article »
Ideally, Mormons (members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) desire to marry in a temple of the Lord. Temple marriages, called “sealings,” are different than civil marriages or marriages in other churches, because the marriage vow is an eternal one, while other marriages are “’till death do you part.” The person who performs the sealing has authority from God to “seal in heaven what is sealed on earth,” meaning that as long as the husband and wife remain faithful and worthy, the Lord honors their eternal covenant. When the couple has children, those children are considered “born in the covenant,” and will be eternally part of their family. This is why Mormons say, “Families can be Together Forever.”
Marriage vows are exchanged in a beautiful room in the temple, called a “sealing room.” The room is lovely, with chairs against the walls for guests (who... Read the rest of this article »
by Terrie
A visit to a Mormon congregation on any given Sunday will show a building filled with very busy women. “Mormon” is a nickname sometimes used for the religion of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Both the opening and closing prayers in the worship service, known as Sacrament Meeting can be given by Mormon women. In addition, Mormons do not use a paid clergy and so, instead of having the bishop (a lay pastor) giving the weekly sermon, any member of the church may be asked to do so. In most meetings there is one or two teenage speakers and two adult speakers. Women and girls are as likely to be asked to speak in these meetings as are men.
After the service, Mormons attend classes. The first set of classes is Sunday School for adults and teens, and Primary for children. Women are frequently seen teaching any of these classes. After Sunday School, men meet for Priesthood meeting and women attend Relief Society, a woman’s auxiliary... Read the rest of this article »
Personal thoughts on finding peace in the House of the Lord, temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon temples).
Chasing Peace in the World….
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Finding Peace in the Gospel & Mormon Temples
The adversary, Satan, would have us be as he is: running to and fro in the earth, going through the motions but missing the mark.
Ever see yourself as Adda in A Bug’s Life? The up-and-coming queen bee–frenetic, anxious, and breathless–trying to be in control of your destiny and never quite feeling so? Or how about Rabbit in Pooh Party? Let’s rewind the tape on that one for a moment. Here’s Rabbit, preparing for a party, following a predetermined schedule–an air-tight list of things to do which he believes to be the guarantee to a successful party. He seems to be stressing over his lengthy list, tacked up by the bathroom mirror, as he pours over it while brushing his teeth! Poor Rabbit. In the... Read the rest of this article »
