It thoroughly explores the 11 biblically based salvation army articles of christian faith doctrines, discussing the bible, god, the creation and care of the world, jesus christ, humanitys relationship with god and the eternal life to come. What are the key differences between mormonism and christianity. Mormon abridged those records sometime between ad 345 and ad 385. This spiritual symbolism is especially significant in the book of mormon because it repeatedly depicts how armies won or lost military. Mormonism widens the number of people who might obtain this spiritual salvation by teaching that those who never heard the lds gospel in this life most of humanity may accept it in the spirit realm. It was intended primarily for a latterday saint audience and is often used as a reference book by church members because of its comprehensive nature. We believe that the scriptures of the old and new testaments were given by inspiration of god, and that they. For this reason, the church does not practice infant baptism. The source to which they appeal for salvation is known as, doctrines and covenants. Jan 02, 2020 a definition of the christian doctrine of salvation would be the deliverance, by the grace of god, from eternal punishment for sin which is granted to those who accept by faith gods conditions of repentance and faith in the lord jesus.
The doctrine we adorn isbn 9780854123872 9780854123872 softcover, salvation army, international headquarters, 1982. Another testament of jesus christ the following scripture is found. Finding doctrine and meaning in book of mormon isaiah. Mcconkie, a general authority of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church. In this sense, salvation is conditionaldependent on faith and the works required in the mormon religion.
They devote their lives to helping the poorest, the saddest, the loneliest, and the most troubled among uscompletely irrespective of race. What is the nature of the fall and the need for the messiah, jesus christ. We believe that there is only one god, who is infinitely perfect, the creator. I suspect the reason the book of mormon has this view of faith and knowledge is that. The lds perspective on adam and the fall did adam thwart gods plan. Mcconkie 195456 entire volume 3 here witnesses of book of mormon why plates. The mormon view of salvation the bottomline guide to. Continuing revelation is necessary to keep men on the path to salvation. It is ironic that those who preach salvation by grace alone typically cite the apostle pauls writings but ignore the teachings of christ himself. These would include the bible, the book of mormon, the doctrine and covenants, the pearl of great price. Book of mormon central is designed and built by people who love the book of mormon.
The biblical gospel is salvation by grace alone to eternal life as glorified creatures. What does the book of mormon say about the armor of god. Such is the case regarding the lefts hatred of the salvation army. Its made up of volunteers from many faiths, including the mormons. The official mormon doctrine comes neither from the bible, nor from the book of mormon. Created not conceived the apostles and prophets of biblical times, and jesus christ himself, teach that man was created not conceived by spiritual parents. Doctrine and covenants, part of mormon canonized scripture, states that celestial marriage is the gate to an exaltation in the highest heaven within the celestial world. Ive volunteered with them on many occasions, including when i was a missionary for the mormon church. Mormons, members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, find several scriptures in the book of mormon and the doctrine and covenants a collection of modern revelations that indicate that salvation is free. It thoroughly explores the 11 biblically based salvation army articles of christian faith doctrines, discussing the bible, god, the creation and care of the world. According to doctrine of the latter day saint movement, the plan of salvation also known as the plan of happiness is a plan that god created to save, redeem, and exalt humankind, through the atonement of jesus christ. Although the book of alma is the longest in the book of mormon, it covers.
You dont have to be a christiani am notto appreciate the goodness of the people who run and work for the salvation army. This general salvation is said to be by grace, giving most people a resurrected body. Just as the cruel creditor is about to cast the man in prison a friend intervenes and pays the debt. Salvation can be divided into 2 parts being saved from spiritual death and being saved from physical death. God may have provided an opportunity for salvation through the death of jesus. The salvation army womens ministries department exists to give godly leaders resources for encouraging, supporting, discipleing, and training women of all ages, life stages, and backgrounds to follow the mission of jesus christ. Joseph fielding smith doctrines of salvation volume 3 chapter. Articles of faith which, since 1878, have been the basis of the salvation armys witness to the christian gospel. According to our teachings, satan and an army of supporters were cast down to earth from the premortal spirit world. While headplates the term for protective head gear in the book of mormon7 arent specifically linked to salvation in the book of mormon, the head which they were designed to protect is.
Salvation armys witness to the christian gospel, showing how. This course, teachings and doctrine of the book of mormon religion 275, is. A definition of the christian doctrine of salvation would be the deliverance, by the grace of god, from eternal punishment for sin which is granted to those who accept by faith gods conditions of repentance and faith in the lord jesus. Doctrines of salvation, volume i3, is an authoritative work, written by the most outstanding scholar of the gospel in the church containing a wealth of. Mar 21, 2017 because mormons believe that originally people lived with god as spirits before being sent to this world, salvation in mormonism means returning to god after this life. Although the book of alma is the longest in the book of mormon, it covers a period of only 39 years. Teachings and doctrine of the book of mormon teacher manual. As set out in schedule 1 of the salvation army act 1980 we believe that the scriptures of the old and new testaments were given by inspiration of god, and that they only constitute the divine rule of christian faith and practice. Aug 26, 20 in this sense, salvation is conditionaldependent on faith and the works required in the mormon religion.
Oct 05, 2009 salvation and atonement the mormon doctrine of salvation. Mormon doctrine originally subtitled a compendium of the gospel is an encyclopedic work written in 1958 by bruce r. See my list of associated scriptures on salvation, faith, grace, and works. Our doctrines affirm the revealed truth of holy scripture. The following topics and references provide insight into the peoples, places, doctrines, and events of the book of mormon. List of books and articles about salvation army online. The three degrees of glory is a new testament doctrine, central to the teachings of paul 1st corinthians 15. Mcconkie was an associate professor of ancient scripture at brigham young university when this was published. Full text of mormon doctrine 1966 internet archive. Mormons believe salvation is attained through a combination of faith in the atonement of christ and good works, with emphasis on the good works. Dec 16, 2009 the salvation army isnt a religion in itself.
In the church of jesus christ of latterday saints also known as the mormon church, the term salvation means, to be saved from both physical and spiritual death. The development of mormon theology at benchmark books in salt lake city. Charles harrell discusses his new book, this is my doctrine. What was the nature of our life in the preexistence and what was its purpose. Our mission is to build enduring faith in jesus christ by making the book. There are a few other official pronouncements by mormon officials that deal. These would include the bible, the book of mormon, the doctrine and covenants.
The book of mormon is more correct than the bible, history of the church, 4. The book delves into political theology within a christian or jewish context. Smith, in his writings, elucidated on many of the mormon doctrine and core truths of the restored gospel. Read salvation story from the handbook of doctrine for a more indepth look at the doctrines. The devil was born as a spirit after jesus in the morning of preexistence, mormon doctrine, p. Comparing mormon and biblical doctrines about salvation.
Sep 07, 2011 charles harrell discusses his new book, this is my doctrine. Handbook of doctrine the salvation army international. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. I wont go into further detail on this here since the prior article in this series contains several tactics and tips on how to do this in the stronger arguments section. For mormons the ideal of salvation is to live forever as a family in the highest heaven of the celestial. The salvation army handbook of doctrine provides the foundational spiritual basis for the good works of the salvation army. Joseph fielding smith doctrines of salvation volume 3 chapter 12 a voice from cumorah page 589599 compiled by bruce r. Though i cannot say i have read it from cover to cover i can say i have spent many hours bruce r mcconkie was one of the greatest lds scholars of our time and his years of notes were compiled into this book. Great emphasis is placed on the experience of salvation and purity of. The salvation army is a protestant denomination of the christian church. The mormon doctrine of salvation involves not only faith in christ, but baptism by immersion, obedience to the teaching of the mormon church, good works and keeping the commandments of god which will cleanse away the stain of sin, journal of discourses, volume 2, page 4. The book of mormon, the book of abraham, the pearl of great price, doctrines and covenants.
Doctrines of the salvation army the salvation army. This work on mormon doctrine is designed to help persons seeking salvation to gain that knowledge of god and his laws without which they cannot hope for an inheritance in the celestial city. A comparison of book of mormon, bible, and traditional teachings on the doctrines of salvation. The church has confined the sources of doctrine by which it is willing to be bound before the world to the things that god has revealed, and which the church has officially accepted, and those alone. Apr 06, 2015 the mormon pathway to salvation and justification before god includes the following specific requirements pay close attention to the distinction between salvation and exaltation.
The salvation army handbook of doctrine not stated on. The book of mormon speaks of salvation in 2 nephi 2. Mormons believe salvation is attained through a combination of faith in the atonement. Mormons teach that salvation exaltation comes through faith in christ plus baptism plus works, i. The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which, according to. Today the church of jesus christ of latterday saints has over 16 million members in over 160 nations worldwide. Mormon doctrine teaches that little children under the age of eight years old, and others who are mentally incapable of discerning good from evil or understanding the mechanics of repentance, are saved through the atonement of jesus christ and exalted. In gospel principles, an official publication of that church, a parable describing the mormon plan of salvation is told.
Mormonism widens the number of people who might obtain this spiritual salvation by teaching that those who never heard the lds gospel in this life. We believe that the scriptures of the old and new testaments were given by inspiration of god, and that they only constitute the divine rule of christian faith and practice. Doctrinesofsalvationvolume1josephfieldingsmith identifierark ark. Add an authoritative source on issues frequently discussed today. Doctrines of salvation volume 1 joseph fielding smith. Nov 02, 2017 although many students of the scriptures are familiar with the armor of god themes found in ephesians 6 and also doctrine and covenants 27, they may not recognize that the book of mormon also contains of a number of spiritual or symbolic references to armor.
Though i cannot say i have read it from cover to cover i can say i have spent many hours bruce r mcconkie was one of the greatest lds scholars. While the book of mormon teaching that we are saved by grace after all we can do 26 may conflict with the theology of some modern christian groups, it is consistent with jesus teachings in. Mormons believe that nearly everyone will inherit a kingdom of glory in heaven, even some people labeled very wicked for their crimes on earth, and even many who reject the gospel of jesus christ. Mormon doctrine is an excellent reference book for talks, personal study, research, and gaining gospel knowledge. Finally, specific passages from the book of mormon that can be used in support of this effort can be found in the article, the book of mormon v.
In the bible salvation means deliverance from the consequence eternal separation from god of our sin. I think the salvation army is a great organization but it would be hard to argue that the salvation army does more than the lds church. My best friend in the army was an lds young lady who was in my platoon. It was intended primarily for a latterday saint audience and is often used as a reference book by church members because of its. The beliefs of the army as set forth in the handbook of salvation army doctrine 1926 generally agree with those of most protestant evangelical denominations, but the sacraments of baptism and the lords supper are not considered essential to salvation and are not practiced. Currently, 168 of its beautiful temples adorn sites in north, south, and central america, europe, asia, africa, and numerous islands of the sea. Because mormons believe that originally people lived with god as spirits before being sent to this world, salvation in mormonism means returning to god after this life. Mormonism teaches that a general salvation will eventually come to all mankind, except a small number called the sons of perdition. We believe this happens best as women gather together in the name of god to impact their family, their community. Mormon did not record where he was when he compiled this book. Also discusses the apostate doctrine of original sin.
The mormon church teaches that the gospel consists of christs redemptive work plus our obedienceto laws, principles, ordinances, and rites. Sep 06, 2018 joseph fielding smith doctrines of salvation volume 3 chapter 12 a voice from cumorah page 589599 compiled by bruce r. Joseph fielding smith doctrines of salvation volume 3. Salvation and atonement the mormon doctrine of salvation.
A debtor begs his creditor for mercy as his debts are large and long overdue. The bottomline guide to mormonism the mormon view of salvation. Hopkin, finding doctrine and meaning in book of mormon isaiah, religious educator 15, no. Concerning christ, king benjamin taught, and under this head ye are made free, and there is no other head whereby ye can be made free. As set out in schedule 1 of the salvation army act 1980. Michael quinn in his book early mormonism and the magic world view, has speculated that various parts of the plan of salvation were taken by joseph smith from emanuel swedenborgs book heaven and hell. A comparison of book of mormon, bible, and traditional. Knowledge is not the opposite of belief, as the mormon scriptures suggest.