October 19 — Nephi said Baptisms for Dead not Necessary. 2 Nephi 9:38 “And, in fine, wo unto all those who die in their sins; for they shall return to God, and behold his face, and remain in their sins.”
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Isaiah 64:6 “But we are all as an unclean thing, and all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away.”
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Every Mormon should question their faith based upon this verse from the Book of Mormon.
If those who die in their sins remain in their sins, then what’s the deal with baptisms for the dead?
In addition to the BoM verse above ask the Mormon you know for their opinion about what Paul said in 1 Corinthians 15:29 –
“Else what shall they do which are baptized for the dead, if the dead rise not at all? why are they then baptized for the dead?”
Members of the Church might argue that the Bible hasn’t been translated correctly but they can’t argue about the validity of what Nephi said in the BoM!
Also be sure to remind them you’re not trying to belittle what they believe and that your questions come from a true concern for their spiritual well-being.
With Love in Christ —
Michelle ✟
[…] Nephi said Baptisms for Dead not Necessary […]
Baptism isn’t even necessary in life. I highly recommend it to all believers, however it’s NOT a requirement.
This is “The Great Commission”
Mathew 28: 19-20
“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the the age. Amen”.
Jesus said nothing about baptizing for the dead. He’s got that covered, He doesn’t need your help.
Tetelestai-Melissa
AMEN, AMEN, AMEN! Why worship a god that needs anything???
Catholics also, do prayers and light candles for the dead They try to pray their loved ones out of purgatory. Not too long ago, one could buy indulgences to get the loved one out of purgatory. Indulgences built the magnificent St. Peter’s Bassilca. So very evil.
This reminds me of a Sunday school teacher at a church I used to attend. He’s an ex-Catholic. His mother maxed out her credit cards paying to get relatives out of purgatory.
He didn’t have a whole lot of good things to say about the church or what the way they took advantage of his mother.