What is the doctrine of the Mormon church?

Answer 1

Church doctrine is a very broad question. In its briefest form, church doctrine could be summarized like this:

Christ sacrificed Himself so that by faith and obedience to the commandments, you and your loved ones can live again in the presence of God after death.

There is a mountain of church doctrine, but it all points back to that central fact.

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Answer 2

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the correct name for the Mormon church) teaches first and foremost that Jesus Christ is our Savior and Redeemer, and that through faith in Christ and obedience to His commandments, we can live again in the presence of God after death.

All other church doctrine supports that primary teaching. You can read about church doctrine by following the related links, below.

Answer 3

The most basic, fundamental teaching of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) is that we are all children of God, our Heavenly Father. He loves each of us and wants us all to return to live with Him. Jesus Christ is the Son of God, the Savior of Mankind, and if we accept His sacrifice, we can receive salvation and return to live with God the Father again. Members of the Church strive to follow the example and teachings of Jesus Christ, who lived a perfect, sinless life.

Members of the Church believe that it is a restoration of the original Christian church organized by Jesus Christ in the New Testament. They strive to follow the same pattern and teachings as the original church, and believe they have the same priesthood authority as the original church.

The Church focuses on every member having a personal relationship with God. Mormons believe that each person is entitled to receive personal revelation from God the Father through prayer.

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Answer 4

The basic beliefs of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) can be found on their website (see the "Related Links" below to visit the site). They can be summed up very basically as follows:

*Members of the Mormon Church believe that God is our Father in Heaven. He loves us and wants us to return to Him. Jesus Christ is the Son of God and the Savior and Redeemer of all mankind. Salvation comes only through accepting Jesus Christ. We show that we have accepted Jesus Christ by being baptized and taking upon ourselves His name.

*The true Church of Jesus Christ was lost from the earth at the death of the Apostles. It had to be restored to the earth by Jesus Christ himself, not reformed or remodeled from some other church. This restoration began in 1823, when God the Father and Jesus Christ appeared to Joseph Smith, Jr. Subsequent visits brought all the doctrine and authority required to operate the true Church of Jesus Christ - the Christian Church.

*The Bible is the Word of God, and the King James Version is the most accurate English translation. Additional scripture, including the Book of Mormon, is also the Word of God and also bears witness of Jesus Christ. Additional scripture is no more or less important than the Bible.

*Jesus Christ is the foundation of the Church. He leads His Church today by raveling his will to living modern day prophets. Prophets did not end with the Bible - Prophets are still called today to lead the Church of Jesus Christ and receive the revelations of God. The Church is also lead by Twelve Apostles, whose duty it is to bear witness of Jesus Christ throughout the earth.

*One must have literal authority given to them by God in order to preach or perform the ordinances of the Church. This authority is called the priesthood and is given by the laying on of hands. Priesthood holders also have the ability to give blessings of healing or encouragement.

*All people must have the opportunity to accept Jesus Christ and receive salvation. For this reason, missionaries are sent throughout the world and baptisms for dead ancestors are performed in Temples. It is believed that these ancestors will have the opportunity to accept or reject this baptism before the final judgment.

*The family is the fundamental unit of society, both on earth and in heaven. Strong homes, marriages, and families are a focal point of the Church. It is believed that families will be together through the eternities in heaven if they are 'sealed' together in a Temple.

*Agency is a fundamental reason for our life here on earth. We must have the ability to choose for ourselves. For this reason, everyone must reach their own conclusion on the truthfulness of the Church and it's doctrines before accepting baptism.