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Are Mormons Christian?

Yes. Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (often called Mormons) affirm themselves to be Christian, or in other words, Followers of Jesus Christ.

What Do Latter-day Saints Believe About Jesus?

Like other Christians, Latter-day Saints believe that:

  • Jesus Christ is the Son of God and the promised Messiah.
  • He was born of the Virgin Mary in Bethlehem.
  • He ministered, was crucified, and resurrected as a glorified being.
  • Salvation comes through Jesus Christ by following His gospel and receiving His grace.
  • Jesus will return in the Second Coming.

How Is The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Different?

Unlike other Christian denominations (Catholic, Anglican, Eastern Orthodox, Protestant, etc.), the Church did not descend from another Christian faith.

Latter-day Saints believe:


  • After Jesus and His apostles were killed, His original Church and authority were lost.
  • In 1820, God the Father and Jesus Christ appeared to Joseph Smith and called him to restore Christ’s original Church.
  • The restored Church has apostles, prophets, and divine authority.

Core Beliefs and Practices

Latter-day Saints emphasize:


  1. Faith in Jesus Christ – Trusting Him as the Savior and following His teachings.
  2. Repentance – Turning away from sin to be reconciled with God.
  3. Baptism by immersion – For the remission of sins.
  4. The gift of the Holy Ghost – Given through the laying on of hands for guidance and comfort.

Latter-day Saints see themselves as part of Christianity and believe their faith is a restoration of Christ’s original Church.

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