This last week a question was received asking about service, a pretty broad topic to be sure. As I’ve pondered what to write in response, I kept thinking about how important the principle of service is in the gospel of Jesus Christ. In Mathew 25:31-46, Christ teaches us a little about the final judgement. He [...]
A reader asks what a baptism entails and what Mormons think of Catholics.
Q. What happens to people who die without being taught/accepting baptism in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints? Heavenly Father has prepared another chance for them to hear the gospel and choose to accept or reject it. The official Church website explains: “Jesus Christ taught that baptism is essential to the salvation of [...]
Think of the best gift you have ever received. Christmas, birthday, whatever. It was probably thoughtful, generous, useful, exactly what you needed even if you didn’t realize that you needed it. And that gift came from a person with limited resources, imperfect abilities to love completely and know your deepest needs. Now think of the [...]
Q. Why would a Lutheran pastor say that a baptism held by the Mormon church might not hold true with all of Christianity? The best place to go for the answer to this question is a Lutheran pastor. There could be many reasons he would hold such a position, and I don’t pretend to know [...]
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