Hi brothers and sisters. Since salvation comes through faith in Jesus Christ, as the apostle Paul said, why is the temple endowment necessary? Isn’t the endowment based on Old-Testament practices? Didn’t Paul say that the old law of Moses isn’t necessary anymore? So why the Temple? Thanks.
2 Responses to “Doesn’t salvation comes through Jesus Christ alone? Why then are temple ceremonies important?”
Felipe Santana
2013-06-02 18:33:41
Hi Laureano. Salvation comes through faith in Jesus Christ. However, having faith--accepting Jesus as our Savior--is much more than just feeling pretty feelings and saying hopeful words. We accept Jesus Christ as our Savior when we do the things that He has asked us to do.
Jesus Christ was Himself baptized in the Jordan river to provide an example for each of us. (Reflections of Christ)
The Bible makes it clear that certain ordinances (religious ceremonies) are important because they symbolize our commitment to Christ. Baptism is perhaps the best-known example. In our day, God has revealed through modern-day apostles and prophets that the ceremonies performed in the Temple are similarly important. Christ has asked us to honor these ceremonies and symbols of our Christian discipleship.
While there are some similarities between Mormon Temple worship in the Temple worship of the ancient Israelites under the law of Moses, the Mormon ceremonies were received by revelation from God in modern times and are distinct from the Temple practices that were revealed to Moses in his day. Modern Temple worship is not part of the law of Moses.
Laureano Salcedo Coral
2015-01-16 16:13:18
Felipe Santana
02 de junio 2013
Hermanito, Le agradezco haber respondido mi preguntita, aunque lo hice tarde, tenga usted un buen año.
While there are some similarities between Mormon Temple worship in the Temple worship of the ancient Israelites under the law of Moses, the Mormon ceremonies were received by revelation from God in modern times and are distinct from the Temple practices that were revealed to Moses in his day. Modern Temple worship is not part of the law of Moses.
02 de junio 2013
Hermanito, Le agradezco haber respondido mi preguntita, aunque lo hice tarde, tenga usted un buen año.
Atte. Laureano Salcedo Coral