The reward is life eternal in Gods ongoing plan. More will be revealed in our eternal future. There are many places to go, many things to experience, endless spiritual growth becoming like God.
And where do the Mormons get this theology. Is it from another great revelation that has come to mankind after thousands of years of the inspired, God breathed scriptures that have been followed as the one and only true word of God for over 2000 years? Is this "new" book of theology from man or from God. Did God mention that He would send more scripture? Or, is this just some man pretending to be some chosen messenger for some things God forgot to tell us. Or that God has changed His mind?
I think not. I don't adhere to anything that is from some new revelation to some self proclaimed chosen man or woman.
Well, that's all well and good. However, I know that I will be judged, by Christ, for my actions, serving, following Him, after my salvation. I will, at this time be in glory and my salvation will not be in question. It will only be the rewards for my obedience or lack thereof.Actually it's not in the Book of Mormon but in the Bible. Paul in Cor 15 is explaining the resurrection and what will happen. In Mormon doctrine by the time a sinful man is resurrected he will have bowed his knee to Christ for 'every knee will bow' eventually and he will be in a forgiven state. Now it is time for his reword, it's on the premise that all men do some good
"...and they were judged every man according to their works." Rev 20
and they will be rewarded for that good no matter how small it may seem to us, and our Father never stops loving us.
37 And that which thou sowest, thou sowest not that body that shall be, but bare grain, it may chance of wheat, or of some other grain:
38 But God giveth it a body as it hath pleased him, and to every seed his own body.
Remember that in in Galatians he taught
"...for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting. And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. Gal 6
40 There are also celestial bodies, and bodies terrestrial: but the glory of the celestial is one, and the glory of the terrestrial is another.
41 There is one glory of the sun, and another glory of the moon, and another glory of the stars: for one star differeth from another star in glory.
42 So also is the resurrection of the dead.
Each of us will be resurrected according to the glory we are worthy of and where we will be most happy. Where we go is really our own choice and we choose by our actions.
In Mormon theology there is no actual hell or lake of fire, we believe this is merely figurative of God's anger and our own shame at our rebellion. There is what we call the spirit prison as Peter mentioned. If a person has accepted Jesus and was a faithful servant upon death his spirit goes into paradise, a place of rest. They will be resurrected to a celestial glory.
If a person did not receive a chance to hear of Jesus during their time on earth they go to sort of a holding place where they are taught the gospel and are given a chance to bow their knee to Christ to receive of his grace and mercy. It is felt that most people will willing and gladly accept the Savior. Their reword will be between the celestial and terrestrial kingdoms depending on their hearts. A Hindu woman who learns Christ like love and served the people around her has as much opportunity to enter the Celestial kingdom as anyone.
And then there are those who rejected Jesus in this life, they will suffer for their own sins by remembering each and everyone. They will suffer the pains of a damned soul until the last farthing is paid. Then they will be resurrected and receive the glory of the Telestial Kingdom which is suppose to be much like this earth but without the pain and suffering.
Here is the problem. You interpret the Bible different than the next preacher depending upon what agenda you are pushing. I'm not saying that what you may be preaching is evil or wrong but there can be only one truth. How do you know you have it.Well, that's all well and good. However, I know that I will be judged, by Christ, for my actions, serving, following Him, after my salvation. I will, at this time be in glory and my salvation will not be in question. It will only be the rewards for my obedience or lack thereof.
As for the Mormon ideas. They are just some man's ideas from the 1830's. Anything in that book that is not backed by or that backs up scripture is apostate. Just as any sermon spoken in any church must be supported by the written word, so should this over sized essay of what this man thought and put into a book.
It is nothing more than that. It is not sacred, it is not the words of some prophets from 2200 BC. It is not the words of some angel that came to earth to tell this tale.
It's certainly not God's word.
This is 100% in agreement with LDS theology.Well, that's all well and good. However, I know that I will be judged, by Christ, for my actions, serving, following Him, after my salvation. I will, at this time be in glory and my salvation will not be in question. It will only be the rewards for my obedience or lack thereof.
Let's just say that, on this point, I'm certain enough, in my walk with Christ that I could go to glory today and not be concerned about it.Here is the problem. You interpret the Bible different than the next preacher depending upon what agenda you are pushing. I'm not saying that what you may be preaching is evil or wrong but there can be only one truth. How do you know you have it.
I am secure that there was a restoration of lost truths because of the arrogance of man. I am also secure in my salvation. There is just more for God to bless us with and mainstream Christianity only has part of it.Let's just say that, on this point, I'm certain enough, in my walk with Christ that I could go to glory today and not be concerned about it.
Also, since I am saved, it is not an issue of salvation.
I am secure that there was a restoration of lost truths because of the arrogance of man. I am also secure in my salvation. There is just more for God to bless us with and mainstream Christianity only has part of it.
I know that I will be judged, by Christ, for my actions, serving, following Him, after my salvation.
So you have done all you can do?
2 Nephi 25
23 For we labor diligently to write, to persuade our children, and also our brethren, to believe in Christ, and to be reconciled to God; for we know that it is by grace that we are saved, after all we can do.
They are just some man's ideas from the 1830's. Anything in that book that is not backed by or that backs up scripture is apostate.
I believe we can fall from grace, but not out of the family of God.On that point we agree but we also believe a person can fall from grace where most Evangelicals do not.
The NT is God breathed and inspired by Christ. It is Canon. Just as the OT is.My reply is what you think the Bible says in based on the ideas of men who lived hundreds of years after the death of Christ and have very little to do with what the Bible actually says.
Here is the problem. You interpret the Bible different than the next preacher depending upon what agenda you are pushing. I'm not saying that what you may be preaching is evil or wrong but there can be only one truth. How do you know you have it.
My reply is what you think the Bible says in based on the ideas of men who lived hundreds of years after the death of Christ and have very little to do with what the Bible actually says.
Ya know I've explain this out of context quote I don't know how many times here but we'll do it again.
Nephi is writing before Christ and is under the law of Moses. He explains that the Law is dead and can not save him. Only the blood of Christ can save but until He comes the only thing he can do is obey the Law of Moses because God has commanded him to.
In our case we don't live under that dead law but we are under the living Law of Christ.
Gal 6
2 Bear ye one another’s burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.
He expanded the Ten Commandments to love your neighbor, do not judge, to not get angry, forgive everyone and give all that you have and follow him.
As long as I am doing all I can do I'm moving in the right direction. That does not mean I have to everything, just what I can do. The parable of the talents teaches us God doesn't expect everyone to give the same amount just what they can do.
If we are unwilling to follow Christ example of charity and love then we aren't truly saved, we may jump up and down with claims of salvation but a person's fruits are what really tell the truth.
I believe we can fall from grace, but not out of the family of God.
We have no right to judge those that fall away. Only Christ will deal with that when they stand before Him and God at their judgement.
They may be cleansed with fire and be left with nothing more than their soul and a life of eternity with their savior but it would be better than some who never accept Christ and live eternity in a place absent from God.
LDS very much agree with this.I believe we can fall from grace, but not out of the family of God.
We have no right to judge those that fall away. Only Christ will deal with that when they stand before Him and God at their judgement.
LDS also very much agree with this. LDS firmly advocate that only accept God given revelations/scripture are authoritative and teach of Truth. We reject man-made documents (example the Creeds).The NT is God breathed and inspired by Christ. It is Canon. Just as the OT is.
There is no more scripture or literature that should be taken as the word of God. Not the ramblings of Mohammad.
Not the babblings of Joseph Smith
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