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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:
- Faith in Jesus Christ – Trusting Him as the Savior and following His teachings.
- Repentance – Turning away from sin to be reconciled with God.
- Baptism by immersion – For the remission of sins.
- 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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