By and large any controversy in this matter has swirled around the God Head. First, Mormons believe in Christ, this makes them Christian's. A Dictionary definition of Christian is as follows.
Christian:
1. of, pertaining to, or derived from Jesus Christ or His teachings: a Christian faith.
2. of, pertaining to, believing in, or belonging to the religion based on the teachings of Jesus Christ.
3. exhibiting a spirit proper to a follower of Jesus Christ; Christlike: She displayed true Christian charity.
4. a person who believes in Jesus Christ; adherent of Christianity.
Mormon's are definitely 1, 2, 3, & 4 of this Christian definition. If you don't believe so, you don't understand Mormon Doctrine. The two New Testament uses of the word Christian (Acts 26:28 and 1 Peter 4:16), refers to the public identity of those who follow Jesus, as Christians. The Church of Jesus Christ of Later Day Saints ( i.e. Mormon Church), follows and believes in Jesus Christ. Many of our fellow Christians have Hijacked the term Christian, to mean ONLY one who believes in a Trinitarian notion of Jesus Christ. I submit that this modern hijacking of the meaning of Christianity, to only include a Trinitarian's view of Christ, is a very un-christian act. It certainly doesnt follow the New Testament understanding of Christianity. Please click here to read: Elder Jeffrey R. Holland Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles talk. This talk puts the Mormon position on Christianity and the God Head, in a very condensed and easy to read talk.
Devo
Devo@mormonfactor.com
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Have you memorized his talk yet? Every time I see the Ensign, it is open to the same page...the page with Elder Hollands talk.
Have you memorized his talk yet? Every time I see the Ensign, it is open to the same page...the page with Elder Hollands talk.
Very cool, the blog looks great and I hope others find it and read it, I will add it to my list. Love ya lots and keep fighting!!
Does this mean I have to leave comments on your blog now? Well, thanks for defending the faith.
Michael
Devon...good job on starting your own blog. I'm excited to read your views...way to be a missionary!
Devon, AWESOME! Great Job, I'm glad that you have a blog now and appreciate your views. As they are my own. I hope I can get Todd to do the same thing, he would love to put his 2 cents somewhere. He listens to talk Radio as well and when he hears something that he feels strongly about, he turns off the radio and gives his speach like he was talking to someone. Let me tell you he's gotten several looks as his hands are talking while he's driving (still safely though) (smile) He, like you, had a great knowledge of the gospel and loves to get in discussions about it.
Great Job! I appreciate all that you have to say on here.
cant wait to read more.
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