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"How did Jesus show His concern for our spiritual needs?" "For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believeth in Him shall not perish but have everlasting life. For God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world; but that world though him might be saved." John 3:16-17 Sharing our faith with Mormons By Herb Stoneman
Are Mormons Christians? A few weeks ago on a Salt Lake television program, I had the opportunity to discuss this question. My answer to the question was simple "no." My answer was not based in prejudice. It was not another form of "Mormon bashing." It was a declaration which, until a few years ago, would have been echoed by members of the LDS faith. Joseph Smith, in founding the LDS church, separated himself from orthodox Christianity. When he said, "All their creeds are an abomination" any common ground between his new faith and the faith of the ages ended. When he declared that all other churches were "apostate," he severedties with Christianity. Christians were described as being totally without truth. It seems strange that a group with those basics for belief would seek to be identified with us. The LDS church, in 1998, is interested in gaining a position of "respectability" in the community of faith. It is seeking to alter the true perception of its doctrine. When the "prophet seer and revelator" denies that the doctrine of the church's teaching, he is practicing deception. When belittling a tenet that is encompassed in the couplet, "As man is, God once was. As God is, man may become," he denied the heart of Mormonism. Of course, a few days later, during the General Conference of the LDS Church he said that he was misquote. People like Jimmy Carter, former president of the United States, have been led to accept false teachings because of the use of the same worlds to mean greatly different things. God, Jesus, the Hole Ghost, the Trinity, the gospel, all are totally different. By the use of family themes in advertising, there has been an acceptance of the LDS church without knowledge of its belief systems. We must be prepared to share our faith with our Mormon neighbors. As we approach the Southern Baptist Convention meeting coming to Salt Lake City, we will face increased opportunities to tell others "Good News." Make sure you are a messenger of hope in a world of darkness. for the Utah-Idaho Southern Baptist Convention. My name is Tommy and I am a 17 year old male that loves to worship God. I live in Utah and I am making a Mormon page and hope to have it done soon so please Click Here to go to this site. The First Baptist Church of Kearns does not have a Pastor but I know God has it all undrcontrol I would appreciate if you would pray that God would touch someone to take the position of pastor at The church. If you feel God would like to give you the position of pastor please contact the First Baptist Church of Kearns at (801) 968-1706. Until God provides a pastor brother Dan Walker is Intern Pastor. I would like for you to pray for Steve Fox he has a truck stop ministry on Sunday. Church services are:
 
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