LDS False Gospel Spreader Joseph Smith

Rescued One · Apr 22, 2019

I cringed as I sat there with those around me singing Praise to the Man.

How could anyone even write those words?

Verse 2. Praise to his mem'ry, he died as a martyr;
Honored and blest be his ever great name!
Long shall his blood, which was shed by assassins,
Plead unto heav'n while the earth lauds his fame.

3. Great is his glory and endless his priesthood.
Ever and ever the keys he will hold.
Faithful and true, he will enter his kingdom,
Crowned in the midst of the prophets of old.

[Chorus]
Hail to the Prophet, ascended to heaven!
Traitors and tyrants now fight him in vain.
Mingling with Gods, he can plan for his brethren;
Death cannot conquer the hero again.

LDS Scripture (men can be made equal with God):

Doctrine and Covenants 76
92 And thus we saw the glory of the celestial, which excels in all things—where God, even the Father, reigns upon his throne forever and ever;

93 Before whose throne all things bow in humble reverence, and give him glory forever and ever.

94 They who dwell in his presence are the church of the Firstborn; and they see as they are seen, and know as they are known, having received of his fulness and of his grace;

95 And he makes them equal in power, and in might, and in dominion.

Doctrine and Covenants 88
107 And then shall the angels be crowned with the glory of his might, and the saints shall be filled with his glory, and receive their inheritance and be made equal with him.
Doctrine and Covenants 88

Although the process of obtaining exaltation continues even into the spirit world, the knowledge that one will become exalted with the privileges of continuing on to eternal life can be certain in this life. This is what making one’s calling and election sure is all about...

What, then, is necessary to make one’s calling and election sure? At the foundation of all blessings lies acceptance of the atonement of Jesus Christ by obedience to the first principles and ordinances of the gospel—faith, repentance, baptism, and receiving the gift of the Holy Ghost. Then, following entry into the kingdom of God by baptism of water and of the Spirit, comes the need to overcome by faith to enter into certain sacred covenants by the power of the priesthood and be “sealed by the Holy Spirit of promise, which the Father sheds forth upon all those who are just and true” (D&C 76:53), and to endure faithfully to the end in these covenants...

“If a man gets a fullness of the priesthood of God he has to get it in the same way that Jesus Christ obtained it, and that was by keeping all the commandments and obeying all the ordinances of the house of the Lord.” (Teachings, pp. 331, 308.)...

Joseph Smith himself was told by the Lord that he had been sealed unto exaltation and that the Lord had prepared a throne for him “in the kingdom of my Father, with Abraham your father.” (D&C 132:49; see also Doctrinal New Testament Commentary, 3:347–50 for further discussion.)
Accepted of the Lord: The Doctrine of Making Your Calling and Election Sure

There last two paragraphs are really outrageous.

Peter1000 · Apr 22, 2019

Phoebe Ann said:
I cringed as I sat there with those around me singing Praise to the Man.

How could anyone even write those words?

Verse 2. Praise to his mem'ry, he died as a martyr;
Honored and blest be his ever great name!
Long shall his blood, which was shed by assassins,
Plead unto heav'n while the earth lauds his fame.

3. Great is his glory and endless his priesthood.
Ever and ever the keys he will hold.
Faithful and true, he will enter his kingdom,
Crowned in the midst of the prophets of old.

[Chorus]
Hail to the Prophet, ascended to heaven!
Traitors and tyrants now fight him in vain.
Mingling with Gods, he can plan for his brethren;
Death cannot conquer the hero again.

LDS Scripture (men can be made equal with God):

Doctrine and Covenants 76
92 And thus we saw the glory of the celestial, which excels in all things—where God, even the Father, reigns upon his throne forever and ever;

93 Before whose throne all things bow in humble reverence, and give him glory forever and ever.

94 They who dwell in his presence are the church of the Firstborn; and they see as they are seen, and know as they are known, having received of his fulness and of his grace;

95 And he makes them equal in power, and in might, and in dominion.

Doctrine and Covenants 88
107 And then shall the angels be crowned with the glory of his might, and the saints shall be filled with his glory, and receive their inheritance and be made equal with him.
Doctrine and Covenants 88

Although the process of obtaining exaltation continues even into the spirit world, the knowledge that one will become exalted with the privileges of continuing on to eternal life can be certain in this life. This is what making one’s calling and election sure is all about...

What, then, is necessary to make one’s calling and election sure? At the foundation of all blessings lies acceptance of the atonement of Jesus Christ by obedience to the first principles and ordinances of the gospel—faith, repentance, baptism, and receiving the gift of the Holy Ghost. Then, following entry into the kingdom of God by baptism of water and of the Spirit, comes the need to overcome by faith to enter into certain sacred covenants by the power of the priesthood and be “sealed by the Holy Spirit of promise, which the Father sheds forth upon all those who are just and true” (D&C 76:53), and to endure faithfully to the end in these covenants...

“If a man gets a fullness of the priesthood of God he has to get it in the same way that Jesus Christ obtained it, and that was by keeping all the commandments and obeying all the ordinances of the house of the Lord.” (Teachings, pp. 331, 308.)...

Joseph Smith himself was told by the Lord that he had been sealed unto exaltation and that the Lord had prepared a throne for him “in the kingdom of my Father, with Abraham your father.” (D&C 132:49; see also Doctrinal New Testament Commentary, 3:347–50 for further discussion.)
Accepted of the Lord: The Doctrine of Making Your Calling and Election Sure

There last two paragraphs are really outrageous.

I'm not sure why these last 2 paragraphs are so outrages, his word in the bible are the same. 'If you love me, keep my commandments. What part of 'keep my commandments' is difficult for you to understand?

You know that JS is not the only prophet that will sit on a throne, with Abraham your father, but the entire 12 apostles will sit on thrones and judge the tribes of Israel.
Luke 22:29-30 King James Version (KJV)
29 And I appoint unto you a kingdom, as my Father hath appointed unto me;
30 That ye may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom, and sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel.

Is this a new concept to you. The leaders of dispensations have a lot to do with judging the people of their dispensation.
Therefore Adam will sit on a throne and help Jesus judge his dispensation, which was the first.
Noah will sit on a throne and help Jesus judge his dispensation, which was at the flood.
Abraham will sit on a throne and help Jesus judge his dispensation, which was the Abrahamic.
The 12 apostles will sit on their thrones to help Jesus judge their dispensation, which was the 12 tribes of Israel.
JS will sit on his throne and help Jesus judge his dispensation, which is the end or fullness of times.

This is not knew, it is in fact, a fact.

Do you cringe when you read that Peter was so famous that people thought that if they could just get to within his shadow, they would be healed. I am sure songs were sung of him too. All the leaders of dispensations are heroes, who gave up their entire life for the bringing forth of the gospel in their dispensation, and many gave their life for Jesus. Songs should be sung of them, which do not deflect any glory from the person they represented, Jesus.

Peter1000 · Apr 22, 2019

PhoebeAnn says:

Doctrine and Covenants 88
107 And then shall the angels be crowned with the glory of his might, and the saints shall be filled with his glory, and receive their inheritance and be made equal with him.
Doctrine and Covenants 88

Is this a new concept to you?

Read this scripture in the bible and see if it is about the same message:
Romans 8:17 King James Version (KJV)
17 And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together.

Joint-heirs with Christ? Glorified together with Christ? That sound pretty equal to me! Do you think the bible speaks blasphemy? OR does this sound just like D&C 88?

D&C 88 sounds like the same doctrine as Romans 8:17, so give JS credit for getting it right.

drstevej · Apr 22, 2019

Peter1000 said:
Joint-heirs with Christ? Glorified together with Christ? That sound pretty equal to me!

So will a Mormon glorified with (LDS-equal to) Christ be worthy of being worshiped?

Rescued One · Apr 22, 2019

Peter1000 said:
I'm not sure why these last 2 paragraphs are so outrages, his word in the bible are the same. 'If you love me, keep my commandments. What part of 'keep my commandments' is difficult for you to understand?

Thank you for responding. Humans can't become Gods; all mature Christians know that.

As I've said many times, I Love Christ's commandments. I don't need
to obey the commandments of a false prophet.

Peter1000 said:
You know that JS is not the only prophet that will sit on a throne, with Abraham your father, but the entire 12 apostles will sit on thrones and judge the tribes of Israel.

Joseph Smith will be in hell.

Peter1000 said:
Luke 22:29-30 King James Version (KJV)
29 And I appoint unto you a kingdom, as my Father hath appointed unto me;
30 That ye may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom, and sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel.

Is this a new concept to you. The leaders of dispensations have a lot to do with judging the people of their dispensation.
Therefore Adam will sit on a throne and help Jesus judge his dispensation, which was the first.
Noah will sit on a throne and help Jesus judge his dispensation, which was at the flood.
Abraham will sit on a throne and help Jesus judge his dispensation, which was the Abrahamic.
The 12 apostles will sit on their thrones to help Jesus judge their dispensation, which was the 12 tribes of Israel.
JS will sit on his throne and help Jesus judge his dispensation, which is the end or fullness of times.

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Peter1000 said:
Do you cringe when you read that Peter was so famous that people thought that if they could just get to within his shadow, they would be healed. I am sure songs were sung of him too.

My KJV Bible doesn't have the word famous. What version are you using? KJV does not say that his shadow healed anyone nor were people instructed to line the streets. Then Acts 5:16 says all were healed, not just people in his shadow.

Peter1000 said:
All the leaders of dispensations are heroes, who gave up their entire life for the bringing forth of the gospel in their dispensation, and many gave their life for Jesus. Songs should be sung of them, which do not deflect any glory from the person they represented, Jesus.

Not all Christians are dispensationalists. The Bible does not say a single word about praising men instead of God or in addition to God. My pastors have never taught me such; granted I don't know what all denominations do. I do know that Roman Catholics kiss the feet of a statue representing Peter.

He is the way · Apr 22, 2019

Phoebe Ann said:
I cringed as I sat there with those around me singing Praise to the Man.

How could anyone even write those words?

Verse 2. Praise to his mem'ry, he died as a martyr;
Honored and blest be his ever great name!
Long shall his blood, which was shed by assassins,
Plead unto heav'n while the earth lauds his fame.

3. Great is his glory and endless his priesthood.
Ever and ever the keys he will hold.
Faithful and true, he will enter his kingdom,
Crowned in the midst of the prophets of old.

[Chorus]
Hail to the Prophet, ascended to heaven!
Traitors and tyrants now fight him in vain.
Mingling with Gods, he can plan for his brethren;
Death cannot conquer the hero again.

LDS Scripture (men can be made equal with God):

Doctrine and Covenants 76
92 And thus we saw the glory of the celestial, which excels in all things—where God, even the Father, reigns upon his throne forever and ever;

93 Before whose throne all things bow in humble reverence, and give him glory forever and ever.

94 They who dwell in his presence are the church of the Firstborn; and they see as they are seen, and know as they are known, having received of his fulness and of his grace;

95 And he makes them equal in power, and in might, and in dominion.

Doctrine and Covenants 88
107 And then shall the angels be crowned with the glory of his might, and the saints shall be filled with his glory, and receive their inheritance and be made equal with him.
Doctrine and Covenants 88

Although the process of obtaining exaltation continues even into the spirit world, the knowledge that one will become exalted with the privileges of continuing on to eternal life can be certain in this life. This is what making one’s calling and election sure is all about...

What, then, is necessary to make one’s calling and election sure? At the foundation of all blessings lies acceptance of the atonement of Jesus Christ by obedience to the first principles and ordinances of the gospel—faith, repentance, baptism, and receiving the gift of the Holy Ghost. Then, following entry into the kingdom of God by baptism of water and of the Spirit, comes the need to overcome by faith to enter into certain sacred covenants by the power of the priesthood and be “sealed by the Holy Spirit of promise, which the Father sheds forth upon all those who are just and true” (D&C 76:53), and to endure faithfully to the end in these covenants...

“If a man gets a fullness of the priesthood of God he has to get it in the same way that Jesus Christ obtained it, and that was by keeping all the commandments and obeying all the ordinances of the house of the Lord.” (Teachings, pp. 331, 308.)...

Joseph Smith himself was told by the Lord that he had been sealed unto exaltation and that the Lord had prepared a throne for him “in the kingdom of my Father, with Abraham your father.” (D&C 132:49; see also Doctrinal New Testament Commentary, 3:347–50 for further discussion.)
Accepted of the Lord: The Doctrine of Making Your Calling and Election Sure

There last two paragraphs are really outrageous.

Paul stated that we should all strive to be equal to God:

(New Testament | Philippians 2:5 - 6)

5 Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:
6 Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God:

Paul was looking forward to the calling of God:

(New Testament | Philippians 3:13 - 15)

13 Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before,
14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
15 Let us therefore, as many as be perfect, be thus minded: and if in any thing ye be otherwise minded, God shall reveal even this unto you.

God revealed this to everyone except those who are too blind to see, or have no desire for that much responsibility.

Rescued One · Apr 22, 2019

He is the way said:
Paul stated that we should all strive to be equal to God:

(New Testament | Philippians 2:5 - 6)

5 Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:
6 Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God:

Men can't become Gods. And Jesus has always been God.

Isaiah 43:10
10 Ye are my witnesses, saith the LORD, and my servant whom I have chosen: that ye may know and believe me, and understand that I am he: before me there was no God formed, neither shall there be after me.

John 1:1
1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 The same was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. 4 In him was life; and the life was the light of men. 5 And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not.

He is the way said:
Paul was looking forward to the calling of God:

(New Testament | Philippians 3:13 - 15)

13 Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before,
14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.

The elect are called, but not to become Gods!

Romans 8
28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. 29 For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren. 30 Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified.

He is the way said:
God revealed this to everyone except those who are too blind to see, or have no desire for that much responsibility.

The blind are those who expect to become Gods!

Rescued One · Apr 22, 2019

Anthony2019 said:
I have met many Mormons throughout my lifetime, have even invited them into my own home to have a chat, and had a work colleague who used to talk about her faith. They have an excellent family history webpage that has been helpful for me searching my ancestors.

I cannot subscribe to their theology, as I do not agree with their position, but I have always admired them as people - very hardworking, dedicated and passionate about living out what they believe.

I was in it long enough to learn that the majority who are active are nice people. However, in one ward there were two child molesters and in another a woman went to prison for embezzlement!

He is the way · Apr 22, 2019

Phoebe Ann said:
Thank you for responding. Humans can't become Gods; all mature Christians know that.

As I've said many times, I Love Christ's commandments. I don't need
to obey the commandments of a false prophet.

No one should keep the commandments of a false prophet.

Rescued One · Apr 22, 2019

He is the way said:
No one should keep the commandments of a false prophet.

I guess we should expect a huge number of people repenting and leaving Mormonism.

He is the way · Apr 22, 2019

Phoebe Ann said:
Men can't become Gods. And Jesus has always been God.

The blind are those who expect to become Gods!

Paul was not blind, he was looking forward to the high calling of God in Christ Jesus:

We can be perfected in Christ Jesus:
(New Testament | John 17:20 - 23)

20 Neither pray I for these alone, but for them also which shall believe on me through their word;
21 That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me.
22 And the glory which thou gavest me I have given them; that they may be one, even as we are one:
23 I in them, and thou in me, that they may be made perfect in one; and that the world may know that thou hast sent me, and hast loved them, as thou hast loved me.

He is the way · Apr 22, 2019

Phoebe Ann said:
I guess we should expect a huge number of people repenting and leaving Mormonism.

Everyone should repent of their sins and thereafter keep the commandments. Those who keep the commandments will come to know God because they are showing their love for Jesus Christ and God the Father:
(New Testament | Mark 1:14 - 15)

14 Now after that John was put in prison, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God,
15 And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel.
(Book of Mormon | 3 Nephi 27:13 - 22)

13 Behold I have given unto you my gospel, and this is the gospel which I have given unto you—that I came into the world to do the will of my Father, because my Father sent me.
14 And my Father sent me that I might be lifted up upon the cross; and after that I had been lifted up upon the cross, that I might draw all men unto me, that as I have been lifted up by men even so should men be lifted up by the Father, to stand before me, to be judged of their works, whether they be good or whether they be evil—
15 And for this cause have I been lifted up; therefore, according to the power of the Father I will draw all men unto me, that they may be judged according to their works.
16 And it shall come to pass, that whoso repenteth and is baptized in my name shall be filled; and if he endureth to the end, behold, him will I hold guiltless before my Father at that day when I shall stand to judge the world.
17 And he that endureth not unto the end, the same is he that is also hewn down and cast into the fire, from whence they can no more return, because of the justice of the Father.
18 And this is the word which he hath given unto the children of men. And for this cause he fulfilleth the words which he hath given, and he lieth not, but fulfilleth all his words.
19 And no unclean thing can enter into his kingdom; therefore nothing entereth into his rest save it be those who have washed their garments in my blood, because of their faith, and the repentance of all their sins, and their faithfulness unto the end.
20 Now this is the commandment: Repent, all ye ends of the earth, and come unto me and be baptized in my name, that ye may be sanctified by the reception of the Holy Ghost, that ye may stand spotless before me at the last day.
21 Verily, verily, I say unto you, this is my gospel; and ye know the things that ye must do in my church; for the works which ye have seen me do that shall ye also do; for that which ye have seen me do even that shall ye do;
22 Therefore, if ye do these things blessed are ye, for ye shall be lifted up at the last day.

Rescued One · Apr 22, 2019

He is the way said:
Paul was not blind, he was looking forward to the high calling of God in Christ Jesus:

The calling -- as you describe it -- is heresy.
False prophets shall arise but they can't deceive the elect.

Matthew 24
For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect.

He is the way said:
We can be perfected in Christ Jesus:
(New Testament | John 17:20 - 2)...

Telios doesn't mean be obedient to Mormonism. Telios can't make anyone a god. Telios is God's work in us which he brings to completion. We are created beings, not gods in embryo.

He is the way · Apr 22, 2019

Phoebe Ann said:
Men can't become Gods. And Jesus has always been God.

Isaiah 43:10
10 Ye are my witnesses, saith the LORD, and my servant whom I have chosen: that ye may know and believe me, and understand that I am he: before me there was no God formed, neither shall there be after me.

John 1:1
1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 The same was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. 4 In him was life; and the life was the light of men. 5 And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not.

The elect are called, but not to become Gods!

Romans 8
28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. 29 For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren. 30 Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified.

The blind are those who expect to become Gods!

There is only one God and Saviour for Israel and that is Jesus Christ. He covenanted with them to be their God.
(Old Testament | Isaiah 43:10 - 11)

10 Ye are my witnesses, saith the LORD, and my servant whom I have chosen: that ye may know and believe me, and understand that I am he: before me there was no God formed, neither shall there be after me.
11 I, even I, am the LORD; and beside me there is no saviour.

However, there are many Gods and Lords:
(New Testament | 1 Corinthians 8:5 - 6)

5 For though there be that are called gods, whether in heaven or in earth, (as there be gods many, and lords many,)
6 But to us there is but one God, the Father, of whom are all things, and we in him; and one Lord Jesus Christ, by whom are all things, and we by him.

The elect are called to the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.

Paul was not blind.

He is the way · Apr 22, 2019

Phoebe Ann said:
The calling -- as you describe -- it is heresy.
False prophets shall arise but they can't deceive the elect.

Matthew 24
For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect.

Telios doesn't mean be obedient to Mormonism. Telios can't make anyone a god. Telios is God's work in us which he brings to completion. We are created beings, not gods in embryo.

We are indeed the children of God and like our brother Jesus Christ, we can become like our Father in heaven:

(New Testament | Matthew 23:8 - 10)

8 But be not ye called Rabbi: for one is your Master, even Christ; and all ye are brethren.
9 And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven.
10 Neither be ye called masters: for one is your Master, even Christ.

mmksparbud · Apr 22, 2019

Peter1000 said:
I'm not sure why these last 2 paragraphs are so outrages, his word in the bible are the same. 'If you love me, keep my commandments. What part of 'keep my commandments' is difficult for you to understand?

You know that JS is not the only prophet that will sit on a throne, with Abraham your father, but the entire 12 apostles will sit on thrones and judge the tribes of Israel.
Luke 22:29-30 King James Version (KJV)
29 And I appoint unto you a kingdom, as my Father hath appointed unto me;
30 That ye may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom, and sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel.

Is this a new concept to you. The leaders of dispensations have a lot to do with judging the people of their dispensation.
Therefore Adam will sit on a throne and help Jesus judge his dispensation, which was the first.
Noah will sit on a throne and help Jesus judge his dispensation, which was at the flood.
Abraham will sit on a throne and help Jesus judge his dispensation, which was the Abrahamic.
The 12 apostles will sit on their thrones to help Jesus judge their dispensation, which was the 12 tribes of Israel.
JS will sit on his throne and help Jesus judge his dispensation, which is the end or fullness of times.

This is not knew, it is in fact, a fact.

Do you cringe when you read that Peter was so famous that people thought that if they could just get to within his shadow, they would be healed. I am sure songs were sung of him too. All the leaders of dispensations are heroes, who gave up their entire life for the bringing forth of the gospel in their dispensation, and many gave their life for Jesus. Songs should be sung of them, which do not deflect any glory from the person they represented, Jesus.

JS was not an apostle---JS did not walk with Jesus on this earth. JS does not know who God the Father, God the Son nor who God the Holy Spirit is. Where does the bible say that Noah will judge "his dispensation?" Where does it say that about Adam or Abraham? It only says that about the 12. It says we will judge angels--that only means that we will see what Jesus has already decided---for that is what He is doing as our High Priest--presenting His blood to cover the sins of those who have accepted Him. We will merely be allowed to see the reasons for His decisions and we will agree with His decision. The decision as to whom is saved will have been made when Jesus returns for the saved. Only the saved are taken with Him for the 1000 years. The lost will stay dead until their resurrection for their punishment at the 2nd death.

They certainly are not going to be deciding if they are saved or not for this will already have been decided. That there is some sort of hierarchy in heaven is seen in the counsel that was gathered during the book of Job. It doesn't say how the "government" of God will be run. There are different levels of authority, and rewards, not levels of salvation. You are either saved or lost.

And JS did not die a martyr. He died a coward running away from the mob. No martyr of Jesus ran away or tried to kill those who were trying to kill them. Thy gave up their lives willingly. You can call him a martyr for he did die for his believes---but he sure did not die as the martyrs in the bible died.
Stephen did not throw rocks back at those throwing rocks at him.

mmksparbud · Apr 22, 2019

He is the way said:
There is only one God and Saviour for Israel and that is Jesus Christ. He covenanted with them to be their God.
(Old Testament | Isaiah 43:10 - 11)

10 Ye are my witnesses, saith the LORD, and my servant whom I have chosen: that ye may know and believe me, and understand that I am he: before me there was no God formed, neither shall there be after me.
11 I, even I, am the LORD; and beside me there is no saviour.

However, there are many Gods and Lords:
(New Testament | 1 Corinthians 8:5 - 6)

5 For though there be that are called gods, whether in heaven or in earth, (as there be gods many, and lords many,)
6 But to us there is but one God, the Father, of whom are all things, and we in him; and one Lord Jesus Christ, by whom are all things, and we by him.

The elect are called to the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.

Paul was not blind.

Act_19:26 Moreover ye see and hear, that not alone at Ephesus, but almost throughout all Asia, this Paul hath persuaded and turned away much people, saying that they be no gods, which are made with hands:
Gal_4:8 Howbeit then, when ye knew not God, ye did service unto them which by nature are no gods.

! Cor was talking about the heathen gods and foods offered to them--

1Co 8:4 As concerning therefore the eating of those things that are offered in sacrifice unto idols, we know that an idol is nothing in the world, and that there is none other God but one.
1Co 8:5 For though there be that are called gods, whether in heaven or in earth, (as there be gods many, and lords many,)
1Co 8:6 But to us there is but one God, the Father, of whom are all things, and we in him; and one Lord Jesus Christ, by whom are all things, and we by him.

Christians recognise no other gods but One. This was in no way saying that there are many REAL GODS, just that the heathen have many---there are no gods at all but One.

mmksparbud · Apr 22, 2019

He is the way said:
Why?
(New Testament | Matthew 7:20)

20 Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them.

Why???!! We've told you why---JS says lies about God, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. He is not a prophet of God. He pointed not to the bible and Jesus, but to himself and his writings.

Rescued One · Apr 22, 2019

The fruits of Mormonism are deception and avoidance.

Presbyterian Continuist · Apr 23, 2019

He is the way said:
Everyone should repent of their sins and thereafter keep the commandments. Those who keep the commandments will come to know God because they are showing their love for Jesus Christ and God the Father:
(New Testament | Mark 1:14 - 15)

14 Now after that John was put in prison, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God,
15 And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel.
(Book of Mormon | 3 Nephi 27:13 - 22)

13 Behold I have given unto you my gospel, and this is the gospel which I have given unto you—that I came into the world to do the will of my Father, because my Father sent me.
14 And my Father sent me that I might be lifted up upon the cross; and after that I had been lifted up upon the cross, that I might draw all men unto me, that as I have been lifted up by men even so should men be lifted up by the Father, to stand before me, to be judged of their works, whether they be good or whether they be evil—
15 And for this cause have I been lifted up; therefore, according to the power of the Father I will draw all men unto me, that they may be judged according to their works.
16 And it shall come to pass, that whoso repenteth and is baptized in my name shall be filled; and if he endureth to the end, behold, him will I hold guiltless before my Father at that day when I shall stand to judge the world.
17 And he that endureth not unto the end, the same is he that is also hewn down and cast into the fire, from whence they can no more return, because of the justice of the Father.
18 And this is the word which he hath given unto the children of men. And for this cause he fulfilleth the words which he hath given, and he lieth not, but fulfilleth all his words.
19 And no unclean thing can enter into his kingdom; therefore nothing entereth into his rest save it be those who have washed their garments in my blood, because of their faith, and the repentance of all their sins, and their faithfulness unto the end.
20 Now this is the commandment: Repent, all ye ends of the earth, and come unto me and be baptized in my name, that ye may be sanctified by the reception of the Holy Ghost, that ye may stand spotless before me at the last day.
21 Verily, verily, I say unto you, this is my gospel; and ye know the things that ye must do in my church; for the works which ye have seen me do that shall ye also do; for that which ye have seen me do even that shall ye do;
22 Therefore, if ye do these things blessed are ye, for ye shall be lifted up at the last day.

On the surface, the quote from the BOM seems correct, and every word of the quote can be defined correctly from the New Testament. But the problem is that LDS church doctrine defines "works" as following the many commandments prescribed by the church.

The Bible defines "being judged by our works" as walking in the fruit of the Spirit which is love, joy, peace, gentleness, kindness, goodness, patience, faithfulness and self-control. Paul says that against such things there is no Law. This is not following a portfolio of compulsory commandments, but to evaluate our own conduct according to where we are expressing the fruit of the Spirit or not.

But the BOM quote implies that us doing the same works that Jesus did, is following the Law perfectly as Jesus did. But this is not the context of how John defined "works" in this case. John's definition are the healing and deliverance works that Jesus did as part of His presentation of the gospel, and he says that we will do greater works, involving an extension of His miraculous works that He did while on earth. This was achieved when the Holy Spirit filled the disciples on the Day of Pentecost.

Also, the quote from the BOM leaves out the principal reason why Jesus went to the cross and died in our place. The BOM says that Jesus went to the cross and was lifted up so that people would have faith in Him and follow His commandments as He did. This is a major departure from how the New Testament describes the death and resurrection of Christ.

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