DAVEH: So Terry, do you think a saved Christian who converts to Mormonism has lost their salvation?
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God's ways are beyond my understanding Dave. Some
places in the Bible make it look as though God will accept about anyone, no
matter how screwed up their theology, as long as they have even a little
faith. Other places indicate that God is big on obedience, and you better
do it His way or go to Hell. Since there is no more important item on my
list than spending eternity with my Lord (and avoiding Hell), I generally tend
to go with the be obedient route. Why take chances?
Paul told those who were calling themselves Christians, yet trying to gain favor with God by keeping the law , that they had "Fallen from Grace". In my opinion, Mormons do the same thing with the same result. Adding to the requirement for salvation says that Jesus alone is not enough.
I would hope that the Lord sees you as confused but sincere, and allows you to spend eternity with Him, but I sure would not bet on it, as your whole system of belief contradicts much of God's word.
No hard feelings, just the truth as I am able to see it.
Terry
I think Terry's answer is heartfelt and right on. but let me ask this, directed to DaveH: Does the Mormon church view as saved those who leave that church _ I mean, my wife was given a letter of excommunication when she left. And I am not just trying to turn question back onto you. Your question could have something do with our (yours and mine, for example) sense of fellowship in Christ?
John Smithson
