Mormonism: The Basics- Introduction
For a special series coming soon.
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So yes, I am a Mormon. You've probably seen those ads on Youtube with cheery people saying things like "I write a blog, I want to be an engineer, and I'm a Mormon." Well maybe those Youtube ads have better stories than I do. Or perhaps you've had those guys in white shirts and ties with name tags knock on your door. And more likely than not if you're reading this, you know me (a Mormon). So, you've had some exposure to Mormonism, but really, what is a Mormon? What do we believe?
The name "Mormon" is actually a nickname for this misconceived Church. The official name is "The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints." Quite a mouthful to say, so often it is abbreviated as the LDS (Latter-Day Saint) Church, or referred to as the Mormon church. The term Mormon comes from "The Book of Mormon," which is a book of Scripture recording the teachings and history of a group of Israelites that came to the Americas at God's command shortly before the Babylonian Captivity. It was translated by Joseph Smith, the first prophet of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. The book derived its name from the ancient prophet Mormon, a prophet who compiled and abridged the records that make up the book today.
But the defining aspect of the Mormon Church is actually found in the official title of the Church. It is the Church of Jesus Christ, and we believe fully in Him and His role as Savior of the world. He is a separate being from God and separate from the Holy Ghost. These three beings have distinct roles, but one purpose- "to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man" (Moses 1:39). We worship the Godhead as Christians. On the earth, prophets such as Mormon and Joseph Smith lead the Church. We do not worship these leaders as Gods, and see them as those ordained to act in God's authority on the earth, leading His church.
All these topics and more will be discussed in the eight segments that will follow. I know this Church is true and hope to be able to clear up misunderstandings and give others a general knowledge of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
If you have any specific questions regarding Mormonism, please e-mail them to brrian27@gmail.com and some questions will be included in the concluding article of this series. Any and all questions are welcome. Thank you!
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So yes, I am a Mormon. You've probably seen those ads on Youtube with cheery people saying things like "I write a blog, I want to be an engineer, and I'm a Mormon." Well maybe those Youtube ads have better stories than I do. Or perhaps you've had those guys in white shirts and ties with name tags knock on your door. And more likely than not if you're reading this, you know me (a Mormon). So, you've had some exposure to Mormonism, but really, what is a Mormon? What do we believe?
The name "Mormon" is actually a nickname for this misconceived Church. The official name is "The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints." Quite a mouthful to say, so often it is abbreviated as the LDS (Latter-Day Saint) Church, or referred to as the Mormon church. The term Mormon comes from "The Book of Mormon," which is a book of Scripture recording the teachings and history of a group of Israelites that came to the Americas at God's command shortly before the Babylonian Captivity. It was translated by Joseph Smith, the first prophet of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. The book derived its name from the ancient prophet Mormon, a prophet who compiled and abridged the records that make up the book today.
But the defining aspect of the Mormon Church is actually found in the official title of the Church. It is the Church of Jesus Christ, and we believe fully in Him and His role as Savior of the world. He is a separate being from God and separate from the Holy Ghost. These three beings have distinct roles, but one purpose- "to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man" (Moses 1:39). We worship the Godhead as Christians. On the earth, prophets such as Mormon and Joseph Smith lead the Church. We do not worship these leaders as Gods, and see them as those ordained to act in God's authority on the earth, leading His church.
All these topics and more will be discussed in the eight segments that will follow. I know this Church is true and hope to be able to clear up misunderstandings and give others a general knowledge of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
If you have any specific questions regarding Mormonism, please e-mail them to brrian27@gmail.com and some questions will be included in the concluding article of this series. Any and all questions are welcome. Thank you!
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