What is the difference between protestant and Mormon?

Answer 1

There are many differences between the Mormon and Methodist religions: Here are some key differences:

1. Methodist is a protestant religion and by nature is a revision of Catholic doctrine. The Mormons (or more correctly The Church of Jesus Christ od Latter Day Saints) is a restorationist religion which claims to restore the Christian church through new revelation.

2. Methodist is a bible church and is based on interpretations of The Bible. The LDS church is based on modern day revelation through living apostles.

3. Protestant religions believe that man may be saved by faith in Christ and that Christ atoned for our sins. LDS believe that man may be saved by faith in Christ and repentence of sins (a turning away from sin to following Christ) and that Christ atoned for our sins.

4. Protestant religions tend to be led by paid ministers who are educated in a theological institution. LDS is led by an unpaid lay ministry. All members are called to temporary positions within the church.

5. Many protestants believe that God the Father, Jesus Christ and the Holy Ghost are 1 personage. LDS believe that they are separate individuals who are one in purpose and that humans are all spirit children of the Father.

6. Protestants believe that we were created by God at the beginning of the world. LDS believe we lived as spirit children of God before we were born and that earth life is to prepare us to be like God.

Some additional Mormon practices include temple worship, making and keeping covenants, marriage for eternity, the gospel being taught in the spirit world to those who did not hear it, the need for priesthood authority from God to minister. and additional scripture besides the bible.

Answer 2

Mormons and Catholics have a similar belief that they are the original church that Christ set up. Both believe that you are saved through the atonement of Jesus Christ AND works.

Protestants are a break off of the catholic church and share many similar ideas with them but believe that they are saved through the atonement alone.

The main difference between Mormons and catholics is that Mormons believe that they have a prophet who is the prophet of the church and for the world who receives direct revelation from God. They also claim to have the restored original priesthood and many other things.

Answer 3

Protestantism is a branch of Christianity. Most Christian churches and denominations fall under the "Protestant" category, including Lutherans, Presbyterians, Methodists, many Baptists, Episcopalians, Congregationalists, Evangelicals, etc.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) does not belong to the Protestant Branch, but to the Restorationist branch of Christianity. Other common Restorationist denominations include Adventists, Disciples of Christ, Churches of Christ, some Baptists, and Jehovah's Witnesses.

It would be difficult to compare Protestants to Mormons because they are not on the same level. Protestantism is one of three main branches of Christianity, and Mormonism is a denomination, not a branch. It would be like comparing a state or province to an entire country.

*Generally speaking, though, Protestants believe that Christianity had to be reformed or changed from the Catholic Church, while Restorationists (including Mormons) believe it had to be restored or started over, based on the first-century Christian Church.

*Most Protestant denominations began prior to the year 1800, and most Restorationist denominations began after 1800.

*Most Protestant denominations are Trinitarians, meaning they follow the Nicene Creed and the doctrine of the Trinity. Most Restorationist denominations are non-Trinitarian and do not follow the Nicene Creed.

*Both Protestants and Restorationists use the Bible as scripture, but the versions used by denominations differ. Both also believe that salvation comes through Jesus Christ alone, which is the basis of Christianity itself.