What Mormons Believe about Jesus Christ - Mormonism

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On January 1, 2000, the leaders of the Mormon Church (Mormonism) issued the following about LDS (Mormon) beliefs about Jesus Christ:

As we commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ two millennia ago, we offer our testimony of the reality of His matchless life and the infinite virtue of His great atoning sacrifice. None other has had so profound an influence upon all who have lived and will yet live upon the earth.

He was the Great Jehovah of the Old Testament, the Messiah of the New. Under the direction of His Father, He was the creator of the earth. "All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made" (John 1:3). Though sinless, He was baptized to fulfill all righteousness. He "went about doing good" (Acts 10:38), yet was despised for it. His gospel was a message of peace and goodwill. He entreated all to follow His example. He walked the roads of Palestine, healing the sick, causing the blind to see, and raising the dead. He taught the truths of eternity, the reality of our premortal existence, the purpose of our life on earth, and the potential for the sons and daughters of God in the life to come.

He instituted the sacrament as a reminder of His great atoning sacrifice. He was arrested and condemned on spurious charges, convicted to satisfy a mob, and sentenced to die on Calvary's cross. He gave His life to atone for the sins of all mankind. His was a great vicarious gift in behalf of all who would ever live upon the earth.

We solemnly testify that His life, which is central to all human history, neither began in Bethlehem nor concluded on Calvary. He was the Firstborn of the Father, the Only Begotten Son in the flesh, the Redeemer of the world.

He rose from the grave to "become the firstfruits of them that slept" (1 Corinthians 15:20). As Risen Lord, He visited among those He had loved in life. He also ministered among His "other sheep" (John 10:16) in ancient America. In the modern world, He and His Father appeared to the boy Joseph Smith, ushering in the long-promised "dispensation of the fulness of times" (Ephesians 1:10).

Of the Living Christ, the Prophet Joseph wrote: "His eyes were as a flame of fire; the hair of his head was white like the pure snow; his countenance shone above the brightness of the sun; and his voice was as the sound of the rushing of great waters, even the voice of Jehovah, saying:

"I am the first and the last; I am he who liveth, I am he who was slain; I am your advocate with the Father" (D&C 110:3--4).

Of Him the Prophet also declared: "And now, after the many testimonies which have been given of him, this is the testimony, last of all, which we give of him: That he lives!

"For we saw him, even on the right hand of God; and we heard the voice bearing record that he is the Only Begotten of the Father—

"That by him, and through him, and of him, the worlds are and were created, and the inhabitants thereof are begotten sons and daughters unto God" (D&C 76:22--24).

We declare in words of solemnity that His priesthood and His Church have been restored upon the earth—"built upon the foundation of . . . apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone" (Ephesians 2:20).

We testify that He will someday return to earth. "And the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together" (Isaiah 40:5). He will rule as King of Kings and reign as Lord of Lords, and every knee shall bend and every tongue shall speak in worship before Him. Each of us will stand to be judged of Him according to our works and the desires of our hearts.

We bear testimony, as His duly ordained Apostles—that Jesus is the Living Christ, the immortal Son of God. He is the great King Immanuel, who stands today on the right hand of His Father. He is the light, the life, and the hope of the world. His way is the path that leads to happiness in this life and eternal life in the world to come. God be thanked for the matchless gift of His divine Son.

THE FIRST PRESIDENCY
THE QUORUM OF THE TWELVE

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[interested777]

if god wanted to put every little detail about the world in th bible we would all have to live as long as methuselah to read and learn it.

[lds9999]

So God could include His word elsewhere as well, like in the Book of Mormon.

[interested777]

It is easy to say man made a mistake in leaving things out of the Bible but God dont make mistakes nor does he let man interfere with his divine plans for if he did he wouldnt be God.

[lds9999]

I don't think people made mistakes, especially God--but the Bible could only be so long!

[TrueSaintsLDS]

but we aren't really the Mormon Church, We are the restored church of Jesus Christ.

Mormon is only a nick. and it is better to refer to our faith as its true name.

[lds9999]

"The bottom line is that Mormons do not trust God, they trust man and that is a deadly mistake."

On the contrary, we trust God. We trust that God still cares about and loves His children today, and continues to reveal Himself unto them through continuing revelation.

I agree that we don't limit God to just one book. Maybe it's wise not to try to put artificial limitations on God?

[dasani7998]

@interested777 the bible is missing alot of the teachings thanks romans!!!!

[babaluboo123]

@TrueSaintsLDS Then why was your church name something else...before what it is now?

[TheVietsk8ter]

god bless all

[encoresurterre]

@teft If they believe in Christ then they die in Christ and will be resurrected to perfection and imortality never to hunger again. They have the "Bread of (Eternal) Life" and if they are starving and Christian then they understand something you don't. Christ didn't come to take away our trials and suffering but to give us a better hope. He suffered more than any of us so He may recompense us after as we will have need acording to our obedience.

[teft]

The beautiful land of Ethiopia is one of the most "christian" countries in the world. Yet many believers in christ, there, die of hunger on a regular bases. So Where is that bread you are talking about.

Lies Lies Lies get out

[omiolo]

Tonga

NUKU'ALOFA, Kingdom of Tonga -- On Thurs., Nov. 12 President Uchtdorf met with members of the LDS Church and guests at the Tonga Central Stake Center in Tonga. He urged those attending the meeting, beamed by satellite to 16 other stake centers throughout Tonga, to let their children and grandchildren know how much they loved them.

[omiolo]

do you have a reference for that?

[encoresurterre]

@omiolo Studies done in Australia on the removal of the Aborigine traits after intermixing with whites. It took just four generations of white infusion to remove the Aborigine traits.

Asians are Asians so what do you think? My Asian friends indicate they don't have the anit intermix rule either but there are still strong differences in the different regions.

[omiolo]

Docents serve for two years at a time but can extend for subsequent stints; some of them have been serving for more than 25 years.

"It is a blessing for anyone who can be a part of it," Sister Ames said. "All of our docents are very dedicated people — not only to the museum, but to anything Church-related. A lot of them have experience with missions and other service callings.

[omiolo]

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After only 4 generations of a single introduction of a race into another the features of that race are almost completely eliminated."

I would like to see some proof on that. The japanese features are still very evident in many parts of the chinese golden corridor.

do you have access to scientific journals?