Why or why not?
Are they "Born Again" as in asking Jesus to live inside of them?
If I understand what has been posted, Mormons do not pray the sinner's prayer. They believe that baptism and works will save them.
Does that mean that they will spend eternity in the celestial heaven or a lesser heaven?
Chris
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Mormonism is not Christianity. The Jesus of the Bible, the true Jesus, is God Himself.
Mormons reject this truth, therefore they have a different "jesus" that doesn't exist.
Mormonism teaches a works plan to be saved, but the Bible says that works can never save. In addition, Mormonism has the "book of Mormon", but the Bible says that only the Bible is the Word of God.
It should be obvious that Mormonism is a cult.
Mormonism is not Christianity.
The one that rejects the truth about Jesus being God is not a Christian, no matter what they call themselves.
The Bible is the only authority on all matters. Labels and names of groups don't determine truth. The Bible says what is true.
The Bible makes how to go to heaven clear and easy. The only way to be saved and go to heaven and not the eternal lake of fire is by believing in this life that Jesus, who is God, died for our sins on the cross and rose again (1 Corinthians 15:1-4). Believe this and you are saved!
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I would have to vote no. Mormons are decieved and they are subject to religious spirits. They teach that "works" are what get you into Heaven.
A belief in "Jesus" is not enough, nor is the act of water baptism going to get you saved.
Faith in Jesus alone to save you from your sins. You have to pray the sinners prayer and ask Jesus to live inside you. That is what it means to be born again.
Even the Moslems believe in Jesus, yet they only recognize Him as a prophet and not the sin-sacrifice of the world? Are Moslems Christian because they believe Jesus exists? By no means.
So it is with Mormons. Those that I have heard come out of the church itself are the ones that testify they were not saved, but now they are.
The problem with Mormonism, is that it uses the same verbiage as the Christian faith (not those that are members of some denomination, but those that have experienced the saving grace of Jesus). After salvation, the new Christian is charged with spreading the gospel and sinning no more. These "works" earn you eternal rewards, not salvation.
woody woodpecker
Mormons are not Christians anymore than JW's are "Christian". Even the demons in Hell believe in Jesus, that He is the Son of God and was raised from the Dead.
As posted above, you have to pray the Sinner's prayer to be saved.
If you do not pray it, you are not Christian - no matter how righteous you are.
We are saved by Grace -- not works.
If you put your faith in works, you will be disappointed. Mormons distort the gospel and put their faith in their works and baptism (which is not salvation through the sinner's prayer). If I am proven wrong, I will admit it.
But I will not defend a faith that destines millions of trusting people to Hell.
What does Jesus say about those that trust in their works:
Mat 7:22 Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works?
Mat 7:23 And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.
Anonymous
Mormons are Christians. The believed all are saved through grace, however, salvation and life eternal (Life with God) comes through obedience to the laws and ordinances of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
The Mormon definition of born again can be found here:
http://scriptures.lds.org/en/gs/b/37
"To have the Spirit of the Lord cause a mighty change in a person’s heart so that he has no more desire to do evil, but rather desires to seek the things of God."
compendious
All Christian denominations, including the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, believe in Jesus. Christian denominations have slightly different ideas of what it takes to be saved, i.e. grace (from belief in Jesus) and/or baptism and other works.
The true followers of Jesus who will be saved try to live by his example and follow his teachings and direction from the New Testament. This includes baptism and other works.