non-Mormon Christians: what is your take on Luke 15:27-32?

Your question implies that mormons have an interpretation on this passage that is different from Christians. I will be interested in finding out what it is.

There are multitudes of lessons to be gleaned from the story of the prodigal son - could you narrow it down for us as to what portion you are interested in?

A son who becomes self-seeking, and wandering away from home, then returns.

A father who loves him anyway, and waits for his return.

The verses that you posted speak of the older brother. He too was all about self, but with jealousy, envy and bitterness mixed in. The father pointed out that everything was his already, that there was no need for the father to give anything to him. He also pointed out that he was rejoicing over the return of his brother.

In what way are you wanting to apply this passage?

To your life personally? You as one of the sons, the father, the servant?

Apply it to the church / Jews?

The Church / Mormons?

I didn't really didn't think there was much left to interpret:

The Father is glad that his erranant son has finally come home, and throws a big party for him. The son who was faithful and stayed to care for his Father and the home front feels that this is an injustice--his brother should be punished for squandering a lot of money at most, or put back out on the streets at the very least The obedient son refuses to be glad and join the party.

The Father asks his obedient son to be forgiving and understand; he assures the obedient son that because he was ever faithful, his place in the household and his inheritance is guaranteed. Nevertheless, he asks the obedient son to share in the joy of receiving his brother back.

This story teaches us the lesson on forgiveness on so many levels if you think about it.

But basically Jesus used it to illustrate that those who are faithful to our Father in Heaven and are obedient will inherit their place with Him, however, our Father wants ALL of us to return to Him. Those of us who forsake our sin, even after having to learn the hard way by experiencing the consequences our own stubborn mistakes, also have a place in the Father's kingdom, and He is over-joyed to receive us again. Therefore, as the obedient brother learned, we have to forgive one another, even the very sinful among us, because that is what our Father wishes.

Yea it never states much about the good brother except he was mad at his bad brother...the thing is we are all sinners and Jesus loves us anyways, coming from an LDS perspective you guys have no depravity or original sin so Jesus loves you for being able to evolve into a God or Goddess as long as you do the "Works" of the LDS church and meet all the requirements.

Unfortunately I think many people who read this parable see themselves as the older son who stayed at home. They don't realize that we are all the younger son. The older son adds a level of complexity to the story and teaches us that we should try to help one another to keep pressing forward in our sinful, imperfect states.

It's the latter half of the parable of the prodigal son.

Basically, god will forgive us no matter what we have done in the past as long as we come to him and repent.

I'm Mormon, and I do have to say that Gabby is right. Christianity and Mormons share a lot in common. I would encourage you to find that common ground.

If you truly repent of your sins and errors, you can be forgiven. And, it is a wonderful thing that the sinful do repent.

Dear Mormons, you believe that God the Father was a man before becoming God and do not accept the triunity of God, so you are preaching a FALSE GOSPEL. Preachers and believers of False Gospels are on the wide road to eternal torment.

Almighty God was, is and will always be triune (one God in three persons, not three gods). God is comprised of the Father, the Son (Lord Jesus) and the Holy Spirit, each serving a function. There is only one God (Isa 43:10-11; 44:6,8; 45:21-22; 46:9; John 17:3; 1 John 5:20-21). The Father is God (1 Peter 1:2; Philippians 2:11), the Lord Jesus Christ is God (Matthew 1:23; John 1:1; 20:28; Hebrews 1:8; Hebrews 13:8; Revelation 1:7-8; 2 Peter 1:1; Titus 2:13) and the Holy Spirit is God (Acts 5:3-4; Acts 28:25-27; 1 Corinthians 3:16-17; 2 Corinthians 3:17).

Since Christianity began there were always souls on the earth who belonged to Christ and had worshiped and fellowshipped together. THERE WAS NEVER A NEED FOR ANY PARTICULAR BUILDING OR FOR RESTORATION. The Church has always been a spiritual body of souls belonging to Lord Jesus Christ who is the head of that body (Colossians 1:18; Colossians 1:18; Ephesians 4:15-16). It's good to worship and fellowship with believers and help and edify one another in love. Church is not made of earthly material.

Mormons, you hold in your temples rituals largely borrowed from Free Masonry, trust in "blessed" clothing for protection, believe the lie that women should not be allowed any position of authority in the Church and embrace the false doctrine of Christians being required to tithe.

On Tithing: God Does Not Command Us to Give 10% or Any Fixed % of Our Salary or Property

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lypPT-x68BI

IT IS VITAL TO OUR SALVATION THAT WE BELIEVE AND PREACH GOD’S TRUE AND UNCORRUPTED GOSPEL (GALATIANS 1:8).

IN THE BOOK OF MORMON AND OTHER LDS DOCTRINES, THERE ARE SEVERAL CONTRADICTIONS WITH THE BIBLE AS WELL AS WITH OBJECTIVE FACTS.

MORMON DOCTRINES VERSES THE BIBLE

THE BIBLE TELLS US THE CHURCH BEGAN IN 33 AD (MT 16:18 ACTS 2)

The Book of Mormon says the Church began in 147 BC, (Mosiah 18:17)

IN THE BIBLE, "DISCIPLES WERE FIRST CALLED CHRISTIANS IN ANTIOCH" 40 AD, (ACTS 11:26)

Alma 46:13-16 supposedly written in 73 BC refers to Nephites as Christians

THE BIBLE SAYS JESUS IS THE ONLY HEAD OF THE CHURCH (COL 1:18)

Joseph Smith is head of Mormon church because Mormons trust in Smith’s false doctrines (D&C 28:2-6)

THE BIBLE TEACHES THAT CHRIST BROUGHT END TO AARONIC PRIESTHOOD AND IS THE ONLY HIGH PRIEST AFTER MANNER OF MELCHIZEDEK. (HEB 5:9; II TIM 2:2)

LDS teach only they have authority to baptize, ordain, etc - have two-part system of priesthood - Melchizedek and Aaronic

THE BIBLE REVEALS THAT WE ARE SPIRITUALLY DEAD UNTIL OUR SPIRITUAL REBIRTH. (I PET 1:23; II COR 5:17)

According to Mormon teachings, baptism into LDS Church is how persons are born again

THE BIBLE TELLS US THAT JESUS WAS BORN IN BETHLEHEM WHICH IS ABOUT 10 KM SOUTH OF JERUSALEM (MT 2:1 + MT 21:17)

The Book of Mormon says "He shall be born of Mary at Jerusalem" (Alma 7:10)

IN THE BIBLE IT SAYS THAT THERE WERE 3 HOURS OF DARKNESS AT CRUCIFIXION (LK 23:44)

The Book of Mormon says there were 3 days of darkness at crucifixion (Hel 14:20-27)

THE BIBLE CLEARLY STATES THAT GOD IS SPIRIT WITHOUT FLESH &BONES (JN 4:24; LK 24:39)

Mormon doctrines teach that God has flesh and bones like man: (D&C 130:22)

THE BIBLE TEACHES THERE IS NO PRE-EXISTENCE OF THE SOUL - GOD CREATED OUR BODY, SOUL AND SPIRIT (ZECH 12:1; PS 139:13-16)

Mormon doctrines teach that everyone pre-existed - we all exist eternally

ACCORDING TO THE BIBLE, THERE IS NO MARRIAGE IN HEAVEN (MATTHEW 22:30)

LDS doctrines claim the ability to bear children in Heaven and the must of having a Temple Marriage

THE BIBLE SAYS MARY WAS ". . . WITH CHILD OF THE HOLY GHOST." (MATT 1:18)

LDS believe God, as a resurrected, physical man, is literal Father of Jesus - same manner in which men are conceived on earth

BOOK OF MORMON VERSES FACTS

BOOK OF MORMON: Native Americans wrote many official records (Hel 3:13), scrolls (Mor 5:23) and other writings (Mor 9:2; 2 Nephi 9:18)

SCIENTIFIC AND HISTORICAL FACT: Native Americans never wrote books but used simple pictures to communicate

BOOK OF MORMON: Native Americans are descended from Jews

SCIENTIFIC AND HISTORICAL FACT: Being "mongoloid", they are descended from East Asia

BOOK OF MORMON: God cursed Native Americans with dark skin. Anyone who marries a Native American shall get dark skin too (2 Nephi 5:21-23; Jacob 3:3-9; Mormon 5:15-17; Alma 3:6-10)

SCIENTIFIC AND HISTORICAL FACT: If this were true, there would be no part Native Americans, only full-blooded Native Americans. The statement is genetically false

BOOK OF MORMON: When Native Americans accept Mormon teachings they will become, "white and delightsome people" (2 Nephi 30:5-7; 3 Nephi2:15)

SCIENTIFIC AND HISTORICAL FACT: This is white supremacist racism and implies a correlation between skin colour and righteousness (at one time, Mormons wouldn't baptize Negroes)

BOOK OF MORMON: Horses, cows, oxen & asses were all native to North America (1 Nephi18:25)

SCIENTIFIC AND HISTORICAL FACT: Horses, cows, oxen & asses were all introduced to North America by European settlers

6 Reasons the Mormon Church’s structure is not like the early Christian church

1. There were more than 12 Apostles in the early church

2. Once a foundation is built, it no longer needs to be rebuilt

3. The LDS Church’s organizational structure is backward when it places Prophets over Apostles. God set Apostles to be first in the Church OVER Prophets

4. The position of “Seventy” did not exist in the early church

5. The office of “Priests” did not exist in the early church

6. Deacons were not 12 year old boys in the early church

http://www.4mormon.org/church-organization/

In the Mormon Church there are symbols and temple rituals borrowed largely from Freemasonry. This is because the founder, Joseph Smith was a Freemason (this is common knowledge). His doctrines therefore cannot be trusted.

http://www.bibliotecapleyades.net/sociopolitica/so...

Testimonies from ex-Mormons Bishops and others who left the Church founded by Joseph Smith for true Christianity:

http://www.4mormon.org/ex-mormons/ex-mormon-testim...

REDEMPTION BY GRACE THROUGH FAITH

Because mankind is incapable of meeting God’s standard of perfection necessary to abide in God’s presence (Romans 3:19-20,23), God sent His Son Jesus Christ to pay the total debt for the believer’s sins and mercifully credits to his account Christ’s righteousness (Romans 3:21-28,5:1-11; 2 Corinthians 5:18-21). Jesus’ gracious act of atonement was complete and covers all sin (Colossians 2:13-14; 1 John 1:9). Salvation is not based on good deeds but according to the mercy of God (Titus 3:4-5). Believers are justified by faith; it is a gift by God’s grace (Romans 4:3-8; Ephesians 2:8-9). A true, living faith will result in a desire to live a holy, loving life of good works (Ephesians 2:10; Galatians 5:6; James 2:14-26), but failure to be absolutely successful at righteous living does not negate the believer’s justified status.

https://victoryinjesuschrist.wordpress.com/