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LDS Which Church Really Saves?
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I don't think any Church saves. Only Jesus Christ saves.
Some Churches however are closer to the truth than others.
Consider the seven churches in the book of Revelation.
A church that teaches more correct doctrine then has the potential to lead you to a closer relationship with Jesus Christ.
Some Churches however are closer to the truth than others.
Consider the seven churches in the book of Revelation.
A church that teaches more correct doctrine then has the potential to lead you to a closer relationship with Jesus Christ.
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That is too broad for this forum. You may start similar threads concerning the various groups. But we will not have a thread where potentially we will have JWs, Mormon, etc., arguing with each other.
So who would you like to address with this one?
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Sorry ---- I was making up my mind when you answered what I deleted.
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... First, all mortals have been saved from the permanence of death through the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. “For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive” (1 Cor. 15:22). ... 
https://www.lds.org/general-conference/1998/04/have-you-been-saved?lang=eng
https://www.lds.org/general-conference/1998/04/have-you-been-saved?lang=eng
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... First, all mortals have been saved from the permanence of death through the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. “For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive” (1 Cor. 15:22). ...
https://www.lds.org/general-conference/1998/04/have-you-been-saved?lang=eng
From the article:
"The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints offers all of the children of God the opportunity to learn the fulness of the gospel of Jesus Christ as restored in these latter days. We offer everyone the privilege of receiving all of the ordinances of salvation and exaltation."
So according to you then The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the church that saves.
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But does not the Mormon church say it is the only true church and put Christians in a lower degree of heaven, yet say it is by and for Jesus Christ?... First, all mortals have been saved from the permanence of death through the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. “For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive” (1 Cor. 15:22). ...
https://www.lds.org/general-conference/1998/04/have-you-been-saved?lang=eng
Jesus never said anyone was in a lower degree of heaven, Jospeph Smith said that. Is that who you believe in, not Jesus Christ and His teachings?
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But the question is "which church saves" so I'm assuming some discussion of various denominations will take place.
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Maybe but keep in mind where you are World-wide Non Christian Religions under the LDS label. There are not many Christians who come in this neck of the woods.
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Like so many things it comes down to definitions.
How many is Several?
Four and Five begin with F like Few and Six or Seven start with S like Several.
Seven and Several share 3 first letters, so Seven or more works for me.
Maybe Phoebe can enlighten us if several posts are posted and more importantly her definition of "saved".
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Denominations are divisions which should never have come into existence, but because of Satan on one hand, and "the flesh" on the other hand, they do exist, and will exist until the Rapture of the Church (all redeemed Jews and Gentiles in one Body).
No church can save, and every church that claims that it can save is a false church, and presents false Christianity. It is only by the power of the true Gospel (actually the Word of God) and the power of the Holy Spirit, that sinners can repent and turn to Christ for salvation.
The LDS church claims that it has the *restored* Gospel. When you think about it, that is an insult to God, since it implies that for about 1,900 years the true Gospel had disappeared, or been corrupted. But the true Gospel has always remained in Scripture, and anyone who would even simply quote Scripture pertaining to the Gospel would be presenting the true Gospel.
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John Davidson
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I disagree.
Denominations are the result of mans quest to understand the truth and to worship God in the most correct manner.
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John Davidson
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Actually they can by preaching the gospel and leading people to Christ.
Ultimately Jesus does the saving but churches can be the instrument God uses to reveal himself.
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