by Keith L. Brown | Feb 18, 2015 | Mormon Culture
We are commanded in the scriptures to “Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect” (Matthew 5:48). And so, many people, in particular religious people, seek for ways to live a life that is considered “perfect.” However, is the idea of...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Dec 6, 2012 | Grace
The answer to the question, “Are Mormons saved?” is yes, but a simple yes doesn’t really answer the question. Mormons use the term “saved” a little differently and the answer might depend on your definition of the term. The Bible uses the word “saved” to mean many...
by | Jun 21, 2010 | Basic Beliefs, FAQ, Jesus Christ, Mormon Beliefs, Mormon News, The Bible
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, whose members are sometimes called Mormons, recently issued the following statement: In the mid-19th century, when rhetorical, emotional oratory was common, some church members and leaders used strong language that...
by | Jun 30, 2009 | Faith, FAQ, God, Grace, Jesus Christ, The Bible
This question is often asked by evangelicals, and is, in general, a misunderstanding of the Mormon teachings on what happens after death and how we control that. Many evangelicals teach that a person gets to heaven by being “saved.” This involves the act of accepting...
by | Jun 9, 2009 | Jesus Christ, Mormons & Catholics, The Bible, Uncategorized
Stations of the Cross is a Catholic tradition that grew out of a desire to replicate pilgrimages to Jerusalem. Today, they help Catholics remember the final days of the life of Jesus Christ as they move through a series of wooden crosses that have been blessed by a...