With all of the differences in the dogmas between Christianity and Mormonism, there is strong evidence that these two faiths cannot be linked together solely on the fact that they both believe in Jesus Christ being the savior of mankind. Many Christians believe that Mormonism is not a true Christian religion, although Mormons make the claim that they are based on their faith in the Christ Jesus as the sole savior of the world. Can Mormonism, a polytheistic religion, truly be considered Christian, when Christianity
Jehovah Witness stands alone claiming to be the only “true Christians,” while all the other Christians are not truly Christian according to them. Jehovah Witnesses believe in one God. They believe God is a spirit with a body, although
(1 Corinthians 2:11-12 NLT). Only spiritual people can understood spiritual truths, however, Paul does state that not to be boastful, but to only boast about God who is the supreme of wisdom. 2. What does Chapter 3 suggest about faith and the process by which it is obtained? Chapter three suggestion about faith is that Paul has laid the foundation to be believe in God by speaking to the church at Corinth.
There is and have always been much discussion of the authenticity of the Bible and the many questionable occurrences. There is also a possibility that something is missing. Therefore the mystery of religion continues, but most Christians would agree with the Nicene creed: “We believe in one God, The Father almighty, maker of all things, visible and invisible; and in one Lord Jesus Christ, the son of God, the only begotten of his father, God of God, Light of Light, Very God of very God, begotten not made, being of one substance with the Father” (The Nicene
There is only one 'version' of the Jewish Tanach (Bible). Regardless of where you are in the world, the text will be identical to all other copies you may find. There are different language translations but the only real difference in those is the formality of word choice in the new language. Althought the Christian Old Testament is based on the Tanach, it was altered throughout to support the teachings of Christianity. There are many versions of the Christian Bible.
While many reason the Book of Mormon is their criterion for the Mormon worldview and practice of the church, the reality is that there is not a single unique doctrine of Mormonism imparted within its pages. Their church government (President/Prophet, priesthoods, seventies, etc. ), baptism for the dead, the "word of wisdom" or any other defining doctrines is totally void in the Book of Mormon. To find these philosophies one must refer to The Doctrine and Covenants, not the Book of Mormon. According to the Mormons, The Doctrine and Covenants is the record of heavenly revelations provided to Joseph Smith during his efforts as leader of the Mormon Church.
Countless have speculated if this is true. There are numerous themes found within the Scriptures; however, none are as prominent as Christ. Christ is mentioned throughout both the Old and New Testaments. The evidence of Christ found throughout the Scriptures support claims that Christ is the central theme of the Bible. It cannot be more clearly stated than in Revelations “and his name was called the Word of
The New Testament includes 27 books: four gospels (narratives of Jesus' life), one story of the apostles' ministry following Jesus' death, correspondence from church leaders (the most primitive of which predate the Gospels), and an apocalyptic work. Almost all Christians look upon the Bible as exquisitely motivated and dependable, but views vary as to the nature and degree of its authority. Some grasp it to be totally without error in all material it addresses, as others stress its accurateness merely in religious matters and consent to errors or restrictions in other areas due to its individual authorship. Christianity has separated into three key branches throughout the centuries. Roman Catholicism signifies the continuance of the historical structured church as it developed in Western Europe, and is lead by the Pope.
Wayne Grudem writes in Systematic Theology that “First, all people have an inner sense of God. Second, we believe the evidence that is found in Scripture and in nature.” A full investigation is more than we can offer, instead we focus on the most commonly held belief,
Charles Tripicchio Soc 185 Scientology December 5, 2010 There are plenty of religions in the world. The more widely known religions focusing basically on a creator that made the universe for whatever reason and may or may not interact within the universe. Regardless or religious belief, they all have a founder and places they consider holy to the religion. From my first glance of scientology, I feel that it is an ecclesia and will read more about it. While scientology is not considered a religion on this table, I feel it still lacks things other religions have and believe also that things it claims are facts have been claimed to be wrong through science.