I'm a Mormon who loves Jesus

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HealthAndHappiness said:
Hello,

It's funny that you joined today.
A friend told me last week that he was going to get a Book of Mormon so he could have a copy of other bibles.
That reminded me that I had a copy in my library that I highlighted and wrote down questions in the margins.

To learn more, I found this short animation and was wondering if you think it is accurate?

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SanctifiedByTruth said:
I actually love this topic. And I think there's a lot of confusion around it. So in my church, we believe just like you said, that we are saved by grace. Period. We believe that everyone who comes to this earth will be resurrected, meaning their bodies will be reunited with their Spirit's and they will live again after they die, because of God's grace. We also believe in degrees of glory. Meaning there are different levels of glory a person can be resurrected to based on their mortal agency. Think of it as individuals get to chose the kind of life they get to live after they die based on how they live their life.

Also teach me. Do you believe that Jesus Christ was resurrected? That after His resurrection, He now has a body of flesh and bones? That's what I believe.
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I am confused. I read the statements from the Church of LDS and they are saying differently, particularly about salvation by grace.
 
SanctifiedByTruth said:
Hi Friends, I'm a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I love learning about Jesus and striving to follow His teachings in my life. I have learned that the more I follow His teachings and strive to follow Him, the better my life is in every way. Has anyone else has this same experience in their life? Does anyone have any questions for a Jesus loving Mormon?
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welcome!
no questions about LDS but I have seen that with deep study the book of Mormon and other deeper beliefs contradict scripture. I am so excited that you have a heart for the Lord though, and pray He will continue to show you the truth and open your heart.

I have had some LDS acquaintances though and they have all been very kind as we did standard Bible study which was fun while it lasted (just for the summer).
Oh I do actually wonder why you have come to the forum though since it is not an LDS source which I know is often frowned up doing. Is it just conviction for more fellowship?
Sorry if that is a bit personal though you don't have to answer if you don't want to.
 
SanctifiedByTruth said:
Thanks for asking me directly. I appreciate that more than just assuming the video accurately represents what I believe.

I would not say that video is a good or fair representation of my faith. It takes a few ideas mixed with doctrine, adds speculation, old statements, exaggerated claims, and mocking language, and then presents it in a way that feels creepy and bizarre. The video is not designed in a way to help someone understand the teachings and beliefs of the church. More so just to mock and misrepresent our religion.

The heart of my faith and the church is Jesus Christ. We believe in God the Eternal Father, His Son Jesus Christ, and the Holy Ghost. We believe that we are all God's children and He loves us. And we believe Jesus Christ is the Savior and Redeemer of the world, that through His Atonement and Resurrection we can repent, be forgiven, be changed, and return to God.

If you would like to find videos that better represent our church, here's a link!
[Link removed by admin, user banned for promoting Mormonism]

(Feel free to explore the whole website!)
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Far too often videos are made that distort information and far too many people believe these videos. What I find most objectional about them is when they are done in the name of Christianity, Christianity should stand for truth, not distortions.
 
Ephesians 2:8-9
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8 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— 9 not by works, so that no one can boast.

Galatians 1:8
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8 But even if we or an angel from heaven should preach a gospel other than the one we preached to you, let them be under God’s curse!

Colossians 1:16
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16 For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him.
 
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