MORMONISM VS. CHRISTIANITY
This is only a brief outline of some of the differences between Mormonism and Christianity. Just as the religion of Islam burst upon our nation after 9-11; the influx of the oil rich nations; and the election of Obama; now with Romney running for President, there will be a mass influx of people into Mormonism.
Many “seekers” will explore Mormonism out of curiosity. Either way, it is a judgment upon the politically correct, apostate church for the compromise of the Gospel of Jesus Christ for the power of control of the masses for noses, names and nickels.
As we are hearing on liberal media, the spirit of anti-christ behind liberalism has begun to brutally judge the Mormon religion. This is interesting because these are two demonic princes over demonic powers and principalities fighting for the political and governmental control of this nation.
I am citizen of the United States of America, but first and foremost, I am a citizen of the Kingdom of God. It is Jesus Christ of Nazareth, I will follow.
Carolyn Sissom – See below for the doctrine of Mormonism and a brief outline of the doctrine of Christianity:
MORMONISM VS. CHRISTIANITY
From: Rose book of Bible Charts and Time Lines
Posted by: Pastor Carolyn Sissom
April 9, 2012
DOCTRINE OF MORMONISM:
Founder: Joseph Smith, Jr. (1804-1844), founded the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 1830 in New York. Headquarters in Salt Lake city, Utah.
They believe God the Father was once a man, but progressed to godhood. He has a physical body, as does his wife (heavenly mother). No trinity. Father, Son, and Holy Ghost are three separate gods. Worthy men may one day become gods themselves.
They believe Jesus is a separate god from the Father (Elohim). He was created as a spirit child by the Father and Mother in heaven, and is the “elder brother” of all men and spirit beings. His body was created through sexual union between Elohim and Mary. Jesus was married. His death on the cross does not provide full atonement for all sin, but does provide everyone with resurrection.
The “holy spirit” is different from the “Holy Ghost”. The “holy spirit” is not God, but is an influence or electricity-like emanation from God (or “light of Christ”).
Resurrected by grace, but saved (exalted to godhood) by works, including faithfulness to church leaders, Mormon baptism, tithing, ordination, marriage, and secret temple rituals. No eternal life without Mormon membership.
Eventually nearly everyone goes to one of three separate heavenly kingdoms, with some achieving godhood. Apostates and murderers go to “outer darkness.”
No alcohol, tobacco, coffee, or tea. Baptism on behalf of the dead. Two-year missionary commitment encouraged. Door-to-door proselytizing. Secret temple rituals available only to members in good standing. Extensive social network. People of African ancestry were not granted full access to Mormon priesthood and privileges until 1978.
Their key writings are the Book of Mormon; Doctrine and Covenants; Pearl of Great Price; the King James Version of the Bible or Smith’s “inspired version”; authoritative teachings of Mormon prophets and other LDS “general authorities.”
As Christians, we view the doctrine of the Mormons as false teaching and a cult.
COMPARE TO BIBLICAL CHRISTIANITY:
- Jesus Christ, founded his church about Ad 30-33, in the Judean province of Palestine (Israel today), under the Roman Empire. Followers of Jesus Christ became known as Christians.
The Holy Bible written originally in Hebrew and Aramaic (Old Testament and Greek New Testament).
Our One God is Triune (One God in three Persons, not three gods): Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Of the title “God” designates the first Person, God the Father. God is a spiritual being without a physical body. He is personal and involved with people. He created the universe out of nothing. He is eternal, changeless, holy, loving, and perfect.
Jesus is God, the second Person of the Trinity. As God the Son, He has always exited and was never created. He is fully God and fully man (the two natures joined, not mixed). As the second was begotten through the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. Jesus is the only way to the Father, salvation, and eternal life. He died on a cross according to God’s plan, as full sacrifice and payment for our sins. He rose from the dead on the third day, spiritually and physically immortal. For the next 40 days He was seen by more than 500 eyewitnesses. His wounds were touched and He ate meals. He physically ascended to Heaven. Jesus will come again visibly and physically at the end of the world to establish God’s kingdom and judge the world. God gave Jesus all power and authority over all the kingdoms of the World.
The Holy Spirit is God, the third Person of the Trinity. The Holy Spirit is a person, not a force or energy field. He comforts, grieves, reproves, convicts, guides, teaches, and fills Christians. There are nine gifts of the Holy Spirit and He gives those gifts as the Spirit wills. His is a 7-fold power and the 7-eyes of the Holy Spirit are Omnipresent. He is not the Father, nor is He the Son, Jesus Christ.
Salvation is by God’s grace, not by an individual’s good works. Salvation must be received by faith. People must believe in their hearts that Jesus died for their sins and physically rose again, which is the assurance of forgiveness and resurrection of the body. This is God’s loving plan to forgive sinful people.
Believers go to be with Jesus. Those who are saved will live with Jesus in Heaven. Those who are lost will suffer the torment of eternal separation from God (Hell). Jesus’ bodily resurrection guarantees believers that they, too, will be resurrected and receive new immortal bodies.
Group worship, usually in churches. No secret rites. Baptism and Lord’s Supper (Communion). Active voluntary missionary efforts. Aid to those in need: the poor, widows, orphans, and downtrodden. Christians believe that Jesus is the Jewish Messiah promised to Israel in the Old Testament (Tanakh). Jesus said His followers would be known by their love for one another.
Carolyn Sissom, Pastor
Eastgate Ministries, Inc.