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by Wally Goddard
| Some doctrines matter more than others: |
Common Christian views |
LDS view |
References |
| What is God like? | Trinity: Father, Son, & HG of the same substance.
He can be our father by adoption—if we accept Him. He made us out of nothing. No pre-earth existence. He is different in kind from us. He is unknowable, a mystery. To know Him is to diminish Him |
Three separate and real Beings (physical)
He is our literal Father. He begat our spirits. We have always lived— with Him! We are like Him and can become more like Him. He is our Father, Friend, Advocate Our first duty is to know God & His character. To know Him is to be changed by Him. |
Acts 7:55-56
Hebrews 1:1-3 Hebrews 12:9 Matthew 5:48 1 John 3:2 John 10:34-36 John 17:20-23 John 17:3 |
| How does He guide us? From leaders or from the community? | C: Through the Pope
C&P: Through the debate and politicking of early councils Esp. P: Through the Bible P: Through the body of believers P: Through prayer (but not through feelings!) |
Through a living prophet
Through the Bible and additional revelation (unlimited!) Through message of HG in mind and heart Thoughts and feelings Both the leaders and personal revelation |
Amos 3:7
The pattern! Ephesians 2:19-20 Ephesians 4:11-14 John 15:16 1 Kings 19:12 |
| How can we be with Him in eternity? | Original sin (C: Fallen; P: Depraved)
Predestination C: The sacraments give us access to Christ’s merit. P: Confessing Christ, faith in Lord Jesus Christ Fate of the ignorant is uncertain. No period for redemption. Only two options: All or nothing Few saved: Focus on worshiping God |
Innocents in a fallen world
Agency: We choose! Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ Repentance Ordinances just as Lord commanded Every single soul will choose for self. All may be saved. Glory exceeding our understanding for ALL but the sons of perdition; continued relationships |
Jeremiah 1:5
Joshua 24:15(2N2:27) Revelation 20:13 James 2:15 Acts 2:37-8 1 Corinthians 15:29 1 Peter 3:18-19,4:6 John 14:2 1 Corinthians 15:40-2 |
Do the differences make a difference?
Which propositions lead us to God, goodness, hopefulness, & Christian living? Which edify? Test them by their fruits! (Matthew 7:20)
Tests of truth:
By the word of God (all scripture and living prophets)
By good sense (The first casualty in religious debates!) and analogy (This world is patterned after the eternal one.)
The witness of the Holy Ghost in our minds and in our hearts (redundant systems for spiritual safety!)
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