What do Mormons believe about salvation?

Answer 1

Mormons believe that a person must:

1. Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ

2. Repent of their sins

3. Be baptized into Christ's church by someone holding God's authority known as the Priesthood

4. Receive the Gift of the Holy Ghost, also by someone holding the Priesthood

They also believe that after these things are done that they must "endure to the end" which means they must continue to have faith in Christ, repent of any mistakes, and live their lives like Christ as best they can for the remainder of their life.

Additional:

There are several "ordinance for salvation" to obtain the "highest degree of exaltation" (i.e. the "highest heaven").

They are:

1) Baptism, by immersion by one having authority from God (i.e. "the priesthood")

2) Receiving the Gift of the Holy Ghost (confirmation)

3) "The endowment" - be worthy to enter a "Holy Temple" and receive further ordinances

4) Temple Marriage - Marriage in the temple not only for time, but for "all eternity." This is between a man and woman.

5) Sealing to parents and children - If a man and woman are married in the temple prior to the birth of their children they are automatically "born in the covenant" or sealed to them for eternity. Otherwise all children may be sealed at any time afterwards to a mother and father (whether living or dead). A legally adopted child may be sealed to parents, or a step child, or any children born prior to the parent's temple marriage.

Also, all the above ordinances may be done by proxy after death. This is the reason for the emphasis on Genealogy and Family history. They believe the the concept of vicarious (or proxy) work on behalf of another. The person for whom the work is done still has free agency to accept or reject any ordinance performed on their behalf.

The church has several websites and the principle one to explain and teach the "basic beliefs" is mormon.org. The other one, geared towards members of the church is lds.org.

Answer 2

Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (commonly called the "Mormon" church) believe that salvation comes "in and through the atoning blood of Jesus Christ, the Lord Omnipotent." (Book of Mormon, Mosiah 3:17-18)

Mormons believe that salvation comes only through Jesus Christ, because of His Atonement, suffering, and death in our behalf. In order to receive salvation, one must repent of past sins, have faith in Jesus Christ, and become 'born again' - vowing to live a new life following the teachings, example and commandments of Jesus Christ, and accepting Jesus as their personal Savior. It is believed that an immersion baptism at the hands of one holding the proper priesthood authority is an essential part of this 'born again' experience. For this reason, Mormons perform baptisms by proxy for those who died without baptism. They believe that this will give those who have died the opportunity to accept Jesus Christ and salvation before they are judged.

Answer 3

Mormon women get into heaven in the same way that Mormon men get into heaven - by dying.

Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) believe that there are three levels of heaven, each with different requirements.

*The highest level of heaven, the Celestial Kingdom, is the place where God the Father and Jesus Christ live. In order to enter this kingdom, one must have faith in Jesus Christ, repent of their sins, and be baptized.
*The middle level of heaven, the Terrestrial Kingdom, is a place for those who were good people, but not valiant in the testimony of Jesus. Jesus Christ will visit those in the Terrestrial Kingdom often.
*The lowest level of heaven, the Telestial Kingdom, is for those who refused to accept Jesus Christ. It is a place of liars, whoremongers, etc.

Mormons believe that God wants all people to go to heaven, and as such has provided a way for all people to accept Jesus Christ and be baptized so that they might enter the Celestial Kingdom of Heaven. They believe that if a person did not accept Jesus Christ in their mortal lifetime, they will have the opportunity to do so after death. For this reason, Mormons perform baptisms in behalf of those who have died, believing this gives them the opportunity to accept Christ and enter the Celestial Kingdom of heaven.

Mormons believe that Hell (also called "Outer Darkness" or "Perdition") is reserved only for those who knowingly and willfully denied God and rebelled against Him.

Answer 4

Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) believe that salvation comes only through the grace and power of Jesus Christ. Mormons believe that one must profess faith in Jesus Christ and show that faith by forsaking their sins, being baptized, and following His commandments in order to receive salvation.

Since Mormons believe that baptism is essential for salvation, they perform baptisms by proxy for those who died without baptism. They believe that this gives that individual the opportunity to accept Jesus Christ and receive salvation in the afterlife.

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Answer 5

Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) believe that there are three levels of heaven, each with different requirements.

*The highest level of heaven, the Celestial Kingdom, is the place where God the Father and Jesus Christ live. In order to enter this kingdom, one must have faith in Jesus Christ, repent of their sins, and be baptized.

*The middle level of heaven, the Terrestrial Kingdom, is a place for those who were good people, but not valiant in the testimony of Jesus. Jesus Christ will visit those in the Terrestiral Kingdom often.

*The lowest level of heaven, the Telestial Kingdom, is for those who refused to accept Jesus Christ. It is a place of liars, whoremongers, etc.

Mormons believe that God wants all people to go to heaven, and as such has provided a way for all people to accept Jesus Christ and be baptized so that they might enter the Celestial Kingdom of Heaven. They believe that if a person did not accept Jesus Christ in their mortal lifetime, they will have the opportunity to do so after death. For this reason, Mormons perform baptisms in behalf of those who have died, believing this gives them the opportunity to accept Christ and enter the Celestial Kingdom of heaven.

Mormons believe that Hell (also called "Outer Darkness" or "Perdition") is reserved only for those who knowingly and willfully denied God and rebelled against Him.

Answer 6

The Book of Mormon echoes The Bible in saying that salvation (ie, eternal life in heaven) comes only in and through Jesus Christ (Acts 4:12; Mosiah 3:17). Mormons believe that four things are required in the formula for salvation:

First, faith in Jesus Christ as your Savior. Faith that His grace is sufficient for your salvation. (Ephesians 2:8; 2 Nephi 10:24)

Second, repentance of your sins. Since no unclean thing can enter into the kingdom of heaven, we must repent of (confess and forsake) our sins (Luke 13:5; 3 Nephi 11:38) and trust that Jesus has the power to forgive and cleanse us. (1 John 1:9; Alma 5:21)

Third, be baptized as a witness of your dedication to Christ. (Mark 16:16; Ether 4:18)

Fourth, endure to the end in obedience and faith, following the example of Christ. (Matt 24:13; 2 Nephi 31:16)

Although faith and repentance are prerequisites to baptism, these are not to be viewed as steps but more like a formula or recipe in which each ingredient, once obtained, cannot be taken out. Salvation is not a one-time event; faith, obedience, and repentance must continue throughout one's life to bring them ever closer to God.

Mormons believe that all who have lived or will live on the earth will have the opportunity to accept or reject salvation through Jesus Christ. Because of this, they perform baptisms in behalf of the deceased, which they believe gives those who have died the ability to choose salvation.