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Note: “Mormons” believe that salvation comes through faith. Following Christ’s laws is done out of love, as He said “If you love me, keep my commandments “. -Written by an actual “Mormon”.

Hi bro @Qoheleth, always good to see you! I thank you for your post, and no I don't find it rambling at all. I've actually studied this perspective very in depth before, as it's a foundational one in Creedal Christianity. And honestly, it's part of the reason I'm not a Creedal Christian, as I...

Anyway, since those side conversations seem to be done, back to regularly scheduled programming :) For today I'll make a more in-depth post for a point that's been touched on before. I don't believe in Sola Scriptura. Rather, when I sit down to study something, I optimally going to bring...

Not a problem, it’s a confusion that happens extremely frequently!

That confusion is only due to poor reporting, and is like calling Protestants another sect of Catholicism. Warren Jeff’s group left the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints decades ago because they objected to the revelation to not take plural wives. It’s a very small group (like 20k...

Just explaining my views: I'm not a sola scriptura person. For me, God is unchanging: He gave revelation and guided His people in times of old (including giving scripture) and I don't see that changing. The most common verse cited to justify the belief in that scripture is now closed is...

I actually really liked your thoughtful posts in this thread. I’m sorry you feel that they didn’t yield anything.

No. Jesus Christ is the divine Son of God, Savior of the world. MY Savior. Joseph Smith and Brigham Young are sinners in need of a Savior. Posts #1 and #20 have more detail on that. False dichotomy. The "Mormon Bible" is the KJV, and is viewed as a sister to other scriptures, all working in...

Or a Mormon ;)

All of the above, with the Holy Spirit’s guidance being the most important.

Ok, so it's understood that LDS Christians believe & teach that Jesus is the divine Son of God (yes He is God), and you/I are not God. Do you understand that? Note: I'm not remotely trying to convince you to change your beliefs, just explaining what actual LDS Christian beliefs are vs...

Honestly it doesn't remotely matter which paper book is literally placed on top, they are viewed as sisters. If you remotely care, when studying or citing scriptures it is traditional to do Old Testament first, then New Testament, then Book of Mormon, and then other. That's not the actual...

"Elder" is a title for male missionaries, and obviously isn't supposed to be understood as "I'm old" because they aren't. "Sisters" is the title for female missionaries. Going and preaching the Gospel is an instruction from God (Matt. 28:16-20). They preach to everyone :)

Do you understand that LDS Christians do not view me/you as being the same as Christ the Son of God?

Howdy! And prayers for you as well, sister.

This is actually a very thoughtful post, and I thank you for that, even as I disagree. I believe that correction of faith comes through the Holy Spirit speaking to that person's heart. It's not by flawed men on an internet forum arguing. In fact, I find that arguing too often breeds...

Same here!

If you were running your own church, then you could be in charge of teaching what you believe to be good theology. This forum on the other hand, welcomes people with many views. If that bothers you, I would suggest finding a different online venue that suits your preferences.

I'm explaining actual beliefs and teachings of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Jesus is God. The Son of God, to be more specific. He, the Father, and the Holy Spirit are 3 different persons in 1 God. Christ has always existed, always followed the will of the Father, always...

(Breaking this down to different sub-topics) - Scripture (both the Bible and other books LDS Christians consider to be scripture) plainly proclaim the divine Sonship of God. He's not the Father-- they are two different persons, but both are God. The Spirit is a third divine person. I'll...