Some questions for you – do you have to be a born-gain Christian – filled with the Holy Spirit – to be a Mormon?? Also, why are there so many devout non-denominational Christians in the country who feel mormonism is a cult. And how do you answer people like me who say… The Bible clearly says it it the full and perfect witness of Jesus Christ and should not be added to?? HANH, well. … And what you say may well who I vote for President!! ???? In other words, how do we know Mitt Romney is just a big hypocrite??
6 Responses to “Some questions for you – do you have to be a born-gain…”
Anonymous
2012-05-13 23:36:52
Let me try to answer some of your questions.
First: Some questions for you - do you have to be a born-again Christian - filled with the Holy Spirit - to be a Mormon?
Born-again can have different meanings to different people. In the New Testament, Christ told Nicodemus that he must be born again before he could see the Kingdom of God. He then said that a man must be born of the water and of the spirit to enter into the Kingdom of God. We believe in the teachings of Christ and fully believe this statement. We believe that a man must be baptized (born of the water) and must receive the Holy Ghost (born of the Spirit) to return to live with our Father in Heaven.
However, the term "born-again Christian" in today’s world may have other meanings. Typically, if you ask Mormons or non-Mormons if we are born again Christians, you may get various answers depending on these meanings. However, as outlined in by Christ in the book of John, being baptized into the Mormon Church with the confirmation of the Holy Ghost that follows would make someone a born again Christian.
Anonymous
2012-05-13 23:39:29
Why are there so many devout non-denominational Christians in the country who feel Mormonism is a cult?
This question baffles most Mormons as well. I looked up definitions of Cult (dictionary.com) and found several definitions there. Some definitions would include all religions such as "a group or sect bound together by veneration of the same thing, person, ideal" (such as Christ). I did not find any that would fit the Mormon Church that would not fit most other religions as well. This belief by others may stem from the fact that we do have some beliefs that are different from many Christian denominations. For example, we believe in the Trinity (which we call the Godhead), but we believe they are three separate beings - God the Father; His Son Jesus Christ and the Holy Ghost - working together in perfect harmony as one monotheistic unit. We do not subscribe to all the tenants of the Nicene Creed regarding the Trinity. This creed written 300 years after Christ’s death was not pronounced or supported by Christ or the New Testament
Anonymous
2012-06-03 22:10:12
The Mormon Church is politically neutral
The Church’s mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ, not to elect politicians. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is neutral in matters of party politics. This applies in all of the many nations in which it is established -- http://www.mormonnewsroom.org/official-statement/political-neutrality
As members of the church, we are encouraged to support the political system, study out the issues and vote for those individuals we believe are best qualified to fill those offices. Many individuals believe Mormons will vote for Romney because he is Mormon. The reality is most Mormons will vote for Romney because his views on issues line up with our basic Christian beliefs. If there was a good Baptist running, it is highly likely that many of our beliefs would line up with his beliefs as well.
Anonymous
2012-06-03 22:10:36
I am not sure any of us can know whether Mr. Romney is a hypocrite or any other candidate is. I personally don’t know him, but I understand some of the responsibilities he has held in the church. If you looked at Christian ministers as a group, would you trust them more or less than the general population? I think, as a group, I would trust them more. Mitt Romney has held equivalent responsibilities in the Mormon Church. Given that, I would put him in the same general group as another minister and I would trust him more than the general population.
I hope these thoughts are helpful. If you have additional comments or questions, please feel free to respond.
Anonymous
2012-05-28 22:18:54
Jesus did not say you had to be baptize in water. The holy spirt is to help you to walk on this earth. The mormons are a cult never vote for one of them.
Manuel Leal: Hmmmm... you might want to take a second look at your Bible on that one. Consider John 3:5, for example: "Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God."
Richard
2012-06-03 05:26:21
Scritpural passages of Christ's origional church
Hebrews 5:4;13:4, john 3:5, ephesians 4:11-12 titus 1:5, james 2:14-15, 1 peter 5:2, 1 corinthians 15:29;40-42, luke 24:39, revelations 20:12, matthew 15:19-20
Sorry they are not in order of books of the Bible.
About the vote. U. S. Constitution: Article vi, section iii
"No religious test shall ever be required as a qualification to any office or public trust under the united states."
And compare the active records of the two canidates and vote as your conscience dictates.
I guess it's time you study it out in your mind, ask if it be right, and believe God will guide your path. Thanks for the question.
First: Some questions for you - do you have to be a born-again Christian - filled with the Holy Spirit - to be a Mormon?
Born-again can have different meanings to different people. In the New Testament, Christ told Nicodemus that he must be born again before he could see the Kingdom of God. He then said that a man must be born of the water and of the spirit to enter into the Kingdom of God. We believe in the teachings of Christ and fully believe this statement. We believe that a man must be baptized (born of the water) and must receive the Holy Ghost (born of the Spirit) to return to live with our Father in Heaven.
However, the term "born-again Christian" in today’s world may have other meanings. Typically, if you ask Mormons or non-Mormons if we are born again Christians, you may get various answers depending on these meanings. However, as outlined in by Christ in the book of John, being baptized into the Mormon Church with the confirmation of the Holy Ghost that follows would make someone a born again Christian.
This question baffles most Mormons as well. I looked up definitions of Cult (dictionary.com) and found several definitions there. Some definitions would include all religions such as "a group or sect bound together by veneration of the same thing, person, ideal" (such as Christ). I did not find any that would fit the Mormon Church that would not fit most other religions as well. This belief by others may stem from the fact that we do have some beliefs that are different from many Christian denominations. For example, we believe in the Trinity (which we call the Godhead), but we believe they are three separate beings - God the Father; His Son Jesus Christ and the Holy Ghost - working together in perfect harmony as one monotheistic unit. We do not subscribe to all the tenants of the Nicene Creed regarding the Trinity. This creed written 300 years after Christ’s death was not pronounced or supported by Christ or the New Testament
As members of the church, we are encouraged to support the political system, study out the issues and vote for those individuals we believe are best qualified to fill those offices. Many individuals believe Mormons will vote for Romney because he is Mormon. The reality is most Mormons will vote for Romney because his views on issues line up with our basic Christian beliefs. If there was a good Baptist running, it is highly likely that many of our beliefs would line up with his beliefs as well.
I hope these thoughts are helpful. If you have additional comments or questions, please feel free to respond.
Manuel Leal: Hmmmm... you might want to take a second look at your Bible on that one. Consider John 3:5, for example: "Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God."
Hebrews 5:4;13:4, john 3:5, ephesians 4:11-12 titus 1:5, james 2:14-15, 1 peter 5:2, 1 corinthians 15:29;40-42, luke 24:39, revelations 20:12, matthew 15:19-20
Sorry they are not in order of books of the Bible.
About the vote. U. S. Constitution: Article vi, section iii
"No religious test shall ever be required as a qualification to any office or public trust under the united states."
And compare the active records of the two canidates and vote as your conscience dictates.
I guess it's time you study it out in your mind, ask if it be right, and believe God will guide your path. Thanks for the question.