March 28 – Names over doorways. In 1 Cor. 1:10 Paul says; “Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment.”.
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This scripture reference is what Mormons use to ‘prove’ all churches but theirs are apostate because of the many denominations. What they refuse to see is that if you follow the tenets of the Bible, and see it as the infallible word of God, the name over the doorway is no different than each of us having our own identity with our given name.
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“If modern churches do not conform to the New Testament pattern of the true Church, then the non-conforming organizations are apostate. This simple test of the authenticity of any church claiming to be the Lord’s may be made by finding answer to such questions as: Where is there a church that has…some combination of the names of Christ as its name?” Mormon Doctrine, p. 45.
[…] Names Over Doorways […]
This is why Mormons are taught that (only) Mormons will enter the highest levels of heaven. Great Christian men, many of whom suffered and lost their lives while serving Jesus Christ, will not go to the highest heaven (Celestial Kingdom) Why is this? The answer is very simple. Because Joseph Smith said that they would not. Joe Smith created a very exclusive club. Only club members will receive the full salvation of their souls. In order to join this club, you have to be baptized into the club. Baptism can only be performed by a Mormon priesthood holder. In order to remain in the club, you have to follow certain rules. You must go the Temple and have Temple ordinances performed on your behalf. After all, Christ’s sacrifice on the cross was not enough and faith in Jesus Christ as one’s personal savior, is certainly not enough. Mormons believe that God’s willingness to sacrifice his only begotten Son on the cross, was not nearly sufficient to save the lost souls of this world. One must also serve the church/club with diligence and obedience. Church./club member must also do whatever tasks church leaders tell them to do. Obedience to church authorities is what will get a person to heaven. Faith in the crucifixion and the resurrection, are merely afterthoughts. Real salvation comes thru WORKS, WORKS and more WORKS.
What do you mean the Bible says that salvation comes thru faith in Jesus Christ. Joe Smith said that the Bible is flawed and full of mistakes. Joe Smith said that the Book of Mormon is the most perfect book ever written, better than the Bible even. After I have read my Book of Mormon through and through and then tell my Bishop about how much I was inspired by Lehi and Nephi and of course Capt Moroni, my Bishop will present me with some sparkly stars or maybe a certificate, that I can testify about during Fast and Testimony Sunday. l. We don’t get awards for reading the Bible, but who cares? We have the BOM and the Doctrines and Covenants and of course, my time favorite, the Pearl of Great Price. I especially love the Book of Abraham because it has so much truth in it. What do you mean, the Book of Abraham has been proven to be false?. I heard that rumor myself,but President Nelson told us to ignore that and anything else that disputes what we have been taught.
I love you and here are some delicious cookies for you. By the way, what are you doing tonight? Would you mind if I sent some missionaries to by your home to help save your lost soul?
Very sad Old Sarge…that means only less than 15 million people are going to go to the “celestial kingdom”. I guess not many people want to be with this god.
SADLY, Mormons have more faith in the words of Joe Smith than they do Jesus Christ. In order to avoid conflict between Joe Smiths words and the words of the Bible (God’s Word), Joe Smith created Article #8 of the Articles of Faith. By placing doubt on God’s Word (Bible), Joseph opened the doors to further deception.
As for the people that cast aside Biblical truths in favor of the words of a mortal man and the angel (Moroni) that was said to visit him, the Bible has this to say of such people: “I marvel that you (early followers of joe Smith) are so soon removed from Him that called you into another gospel. Which is not another, but there be some that trouble you and would pervert the Gospel of Christ. But though or any angel in heaven (Moroni) preach any other gospel to you (BOM, D&C, Pearl of Great Price) ,other than the gospel we have preached to you (Bible), let him (Joe Smith) be accursed.”
(Galatians 1: 6-8)