Are Mormons Christians?

Elder Gary J. Coleman talks about his conversion to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He speaks of his understanding of the true nature of the Godhead, access to additional scripture and revelation, and partaking of the blessings of priesthood authority.

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[5mendy]

The definition of a Christian is one who professes belief in Jesus as the Christ or follows the religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus. The members of the Chruch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are Christians in fact. Hence the name.

[AllAccessReview1]

My story is very much the same as Elder Coleman. I have been searching for the Holy Priesthood since I was 10 years old. Now I hold that Priesthood and now understand more about the atonement and Heavenly Fathers plan for us.. My heart has changed and I can love more freely..

[LillaDalaHast]

This is the most marvelous Christian church on earth. I have been to many churches and this one is the one with more spirit, more truth, more godliness, more of Christ than any other. It is absolutely ridiculous for anyone to say that Mormons are not Christians. If you read the Book of Mormon, you will know what I mean. It is full of Christ, just like the New Testament. Beautiful, powerful, and true.

[bobbychyldd]

@Marv23able Because the authority was placed upon all who hold the priesthood by someone who has received the same authority back to Joseph Smith, who received it at the hands of Peter, James and John, who received it from the Savior!

[justafrinian]

@Marv23able We beleive in the ministering of angels like in the the Bible, especially the new testament. In 1829 Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery received the priesthood from a ministering angel.

[Marv23able]

How can you trace the lineage of your preachers to Jesus Christ when your faith started in the late 1800's? Note not saying your not Christian .

[Samael51760]

Somebody is going to say: Mormons aren't Christian because their pastor told them so. They can't really think for themselves. They have a childish 'teacher said so' mentality.

[nomraht]

@megaead69 The gospel is true and it will go forth spreading throughout the whole world...no one can stop it, not even satan. That feeling you mentioned is the only true way of knowing the truth. That is the way God speaks to our own spirits.

[nomraht]

@sylviastar1 Joesph Smith was commanded to restore the Church, he didn't just happen upon it. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints was organized and pattern after Christ Church

[enrohde]

@archuleta0823 we are all spirit children of our Father in Heaven. That is why we call Him Heavenly Father. But Jesus Christ is the Only Begotten in the Flesh - the only mortal (well, half-mortal) being on the earth whose earthly father was Heavenly Father. Does that help?

[enrohde]

@valu777 Of course we are! Jesus told Nicodemus that we had to be in order to get back to heaven (John 3: 1-5) We need to be baptized by immersion, and receive the gift of the Holy Ghost to be born again. And then, more importantly we have to accept that Jesus Christ IS our Savior, and rely on him. That means DOING the things he has asked of us: keep His commandments, go to church, serve and love others. Then, after all we can do, through his atonement we can be made perfect.

[MarkyTheMormon]

Latter-day Saints embrace as brothers and sisters in Christianity, all who claim Jesus Christ as their Savior. We invite them to bring their testimony, faith, and experience, as they discover the fullness of the everlasting gospel of peace, service, repentance, obedience, and emulation of the Lord Jesus Christ. 1 John 3:2 Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is.