Mormons believe that salvation comes through faith in Christ and repentence of sins. Faith in Christ (an active trust that leads to action) leads to repentence (a general turning away from a life of sin to following Christ).
At baptism, Mormons make a covenant. They symbolically pledge their willingness to begin a new life of following Jesus Christ. The scriptures liken this to a marriage where Christ is the bride groom or husband and the church is the bride or wife. As a faithful but not perfect wife, members of the church strive to follow Christ and keep his commandements. As long as we do not reject the covenant, Christ provides, protects and saves us.
As we are faithful, our faith and trust that Christ will save us becomes unshakeable.
Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) are Christian. They worship Jesus Christ, the Son of God, and believe that salvation comes through Jesus alone. They also use the KJV Bible as Scripture and believe that it is the word of God. You can learn more about what Mormons believe and what makes them Christians at the "Related Links" below.
Baptists believe that baptism is an important symbol of faith and obedience to God, but they do not believe it is necessary for salvation. They believe that salvation comes through faith in Jesus Christ alone.
Yes. Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) believe that salvation is only through the grace of Jesus Christ. This is very plainly written in the Bible and the Book of Mormon, both of which Mormons believe are the word of God. In addition to the many Biblical passages which tell us salvation comes through grace, The Book of Mormon echoes the doctrine of salvation through grace repeatedly: "Ye are sanctified in Christ by the grace of God, through the shedding of the blood of Christ." -Moroni 10:33 "Redemption cometh in and through the Holy Messiah; for he is full of grace." -2 Nephi 2:6 "We know that it is by grace we are saved." - 2 Nephi 25:23 "It is only in and through the grace of God that ye are saved." - 2 Nephi 10:24 "No flesh can dwell in the presence of God, save it be through the merits, and mercy, and grace of the Holy Messiah." - 2 Nephi 2:8 The Book of Mormon also discusses how works do not qualify us for or 'buy' our salvation, but instead serves as a way to demonstrate and strengthen our faith in the power and mercy (grace) of God. This is often a topic of misunderstanding between Mormons and other Christians. Rather than go into detail here, if you'd like to learn more about what Mormons believe about grace and salvation, I would highly recommend you look up the talks "His Grace is Sufficient" by Brad Wilcox and "In the Strength of the Lord" by David A. Bednar at speeches.byu.edu. They do a wonderful job of explaining the doctrine of grace as interpreted by Mormons.
Many things that people say against Mormons simply come from someone who is uninformed or has a different opinion. This does not mean that it is bad, but it is often offensive. Those who are uninformed or misinformed often say: -Mormons are polygamist (this practice was banned by the church over 120 years ago in 1890) -Mormons dont believe in the Bible (Mormons consider the King James Version of the Bible as sacred scripture and are encouraged to study it daily) -Mormons don't believe in Jesus (Mormons believe that Jesus Christ is their Savior, just like all Christians) -Mormons are cultish (Mormons live and dress and act just like most anyone else in society. They do not live on compunds, etc.) -Mormons worship Joseph Smith (Mormons believe Joseph Smith was a prophet, just like Moses or Abraham, not a god to be worshipped) -Mormons kidnap, brainwash, coerce, etc (Mormons wish everyone to make their own decisions, and define their standards by Scripture) Those who have different opinions and say things that are offensive to Mormons often say: -Mormons are not Christian (Mormons are not traditional Protestant Christians, but they do still believe in the Bible and salvation through Jesus Christ.) -Mormons are lying (Mormons honestly believe they are telling the truth) -Mormonism is a pyramid scheme (Mormons believe in paying a Tithe and in missions work to gain converts, but believe this is Biblically based and do not seek converts for monetary gain) -Mormons are unbiblical (Mormons believe that they are following the Bible very strictly, but the Bible can be interpreted differently by different people) -Mormonism is false (this is obviously just an opinion, but one that is often offensive to those who honestly believe)
Mormons believe that the church of Jesus Christ has been restored to the earth by Jesus Christ himself and that the church is led by Jesus Christ through living prophets and apostles. Mormons believe in the bible but the church is directed by revelation from God. Mormons believe that they can know the truth of this and be personally led by their own personal revelation.
Catholics believe that salvation comes through faith in Jesus Christ, following his teachings, receiving the sacraments, and living a life of love and service to others. They believe that salvation is a gift from God that can be attained through a combination of faith and good works.
Evangelical Christians and Mormons have different beliefs and practices. Evangelicals focus on salvation through faith in Jesus Christ alone, while Mormons believe in additional scriptures and teachings from Joseph Smith. Evangelicals emphasize the Bible as the ultimate authority, while Mormons also consider the Book of Mormon and other texts as sacred. Additionally, Mormons have unique practices such as temple rituals and baptism for the dead, which are not part of evangelical Christianity.
Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) believe that those who do not accept salvation through Jesus Christ will not spend eternity in heaven with God.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) has far too many doctrines and beliefs to be included in one answer. I will list some of the absolute basics, and you can visit their official website (Mormon.org or click the link under "related links" below) if you want more information. -Mormons believe that God is the loving Father of our spirits, and that each individual is a beloved child of God. -Mormons believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God and the Savior of mankind. Because He came to earth to atone for our sins, all people can recieve salvation (return to live with God after death). -Mormons believe that the purpose of life is to become more like God by loving others and gaining knowledge. -Mormons believe God continues to reveal His will for the world through prophets, and that each individual may receive personal revelation and guidance from God to dictate their own lives. -Mormons believe that the Bible and Book of Mormon contain the word of God, and the words and revelations to modern church leaders are also studied. -Mormons believe that because God loves all people, all will have an opportunity to accept salvation through Jesus Christ. Those who do not receive this opportunity during their mortal lives will have an opportunity to do so after death.
Yes, Catholics believe in salvation as a fundamental aspect of their faith. They believe that through faith in Jesus Christ and living according to his teachings, they can attain salvation and eternal life in heaven.
I believe that Jesus can provide salvation by grace through faith because through it everyone has a power and will to change his iniquities,but i think faith should have a right action.
Mormons believe that God loved the world and gave His only Son, Jesus Christ to atone for the sins of the world. It is through that blood that men are saved. No amount of works done could be sufficient to save a man were it not for the atonement of Christ, as is told by Christ when denouncing those who thought the Law of Moses to be sufficient. However, Mormons do not believe in "once saved always saved" or the idea that believing in Christ will save them for all eternity. Mormons believe that it is by grace men are saved, after all they can do. True faith in Christ includes following his commandments and enduring till the end. Those who love Christ are saved by His atoning blood, and as stated by Christ "If ye love me, keep my commandments." There is quite a difference between "salvation" and "exaltation".