IS THE
The religious body, commonly known as “Mormons,” is officially named “The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.” This man-made cult is one of the fastest growing religious bodies in the world. It is also one of the richest. Its members are known for their zeal in converting others. Mormon youth are expected to give two years of service as missionaries. They are supported by their own families while doing this.
The Mormon Church began in
Joseph Smith also claimed John the Baptist appeared to him and Oliver Cowdery and made them priests after the order of Aaron. Later, Smith and Cowdery said that Peter, James, and John appeared to them and made them priests after the order of Melchizedek. They were also made apostles at the same time, according to their claim.
In 1831, the Mormons moved to
At Smith’s death, the Mormon
movement divided. The main body followed
Brigham Young to
The Mormon Church teaches many false doctrines. They believe the Bible is only one of God’s
revelations to mankind. They have their
own books which are considered later revelations. These books are: “The Book of Mormon,” “The
Doctrine and Covenants,” and “The Pearl of Great Price.” However, the Bible is perfect and complete (1 Corinthians 13:8-10; James
The Mormon Church has a wrong understanding of God. We must believe in the true God in order to be
saved (Ephesians 4:4-6; Hebrews 11:6).
The Bible teaches there is only one true God (1 Timothy 2:5; James
Mormons believe the priesthood of Aaron continues to this day. The Bible teaches that the priesthood has been
changed (Hebrews
Mormons believe one man can have many wives. They do not practice polygamy publicly any longer because it is against the law in many nations. While God permitted polygamy and divorce in the Old Testament, it was not a part of His original plan (Matthew 19:3-9). Jesus restored God’s original plan which is “one man, one wife - for life!” God’s plan for marriage today is for “each man to have his own wife” (1 Corinthians 7:2).
Mormons also practice
“baptism for the dead.” They believe
one can be baptized on behalf of another person who has died. The Bible teaches man must obey for
himself. Each one must hear the Gospel
for himself (Romans
There are many other false
teachings of the Mormon Church. The
Mormon Church is not the true church of the Bible! It is a cult founded by a man. It teaches
false doctrines which will cause one to be lost (Galatians 1:6-9; Matthew
Mormons claim an angel led them to an “additional gospel.” God has warned us of such false teachers: “But even if we, or an angel from heaven,
preach any other gospel to you than what we have preached to you, let him be accursed” (Galatians 1:8). Mormons are
accursed because they preach “another Gospel.”
They must obey the true Gospel in order to be saved (Hebrews 5:8, 9; Romans
How to Identify the
1. Know what the
A. The word ‘church comes from the Greek word which means those who are “called out”
B. The church is the Body of Christ
(Colossians
C. The church is the Bride of
Christ (Ephesians
D. The church is the Family of God
(I Timothy
E. The church is the Pillar and
Ground of Truth (I Timothy
2. Know the
Founder of the
A. Jesus promised to build HIS
church (Matthew
B. Jesus purchased the church with
HIS blood (Acts
C. Jesus is the head of the church
(Colossians
D. The church is His spiritual body
(Colossians
3. Know when the
A. It was promised in the last days
of
B. The church was near in Johns day (Matthew 3:1, 2)
C. Jesus told His disciples that
they should not taste of death till they see the
D. They were told that they would receive that power when the Holy Spirit came upon them (Acts 1:8)
E. All these things came to pass on Pentecost (Acts 2)
4. Know how the
A. The church of the Lord (Acts
B. The
C. The body of Christ (Ephesians
D. The
5. Know what God
offers In the
A. Forgiveness of sins is in the
church (Ephesians
B. Salvation is in the church (2 Timothy
C. Redemption is in the church (Colossians
D. All spiritual blessings are in the church (Ephesians 1:3)
E. The saved are in the church (Acts
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