Mormons, members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, believe in Jesus Christ as the central figure of their faith, viewing Him as the Son of God, Savior, and Redeemer who atoned for humanity's sins and was resurrected
. They hold a Christian worldview but have distinctive beliefs including:
- Scriptures : They accept the Bible (Old and New Testaments) and also the Book of Mormon, which they believe to be another testament of Jesus Christ, along with other revelations such as the Doctrine and Covenants and the Pearl of Great Price
- God and Jesus : Mormons believe God the Father and Jesus Christ are distinct beings with glorified bodies but united in purpose and love
- Plan of Salvation : They teach a pre-mortal existence where all humans lived as spirit children of God. Earth life is a probationary period to learn, grow, and progress toward becoming more like God. Jesus, as the eldest spirit child, was chosen to be the Savior to overcome sin and death, enabling resurrection and eternal life for all
- Restoration : Mormons believe that after an apostasy corrupted original Christianity following Jesus’s ascension, God restored His true church through the prophet Joseph Smith in the 19th century. They believe Smith was visited by heavenly messengers who restored priesthood authority and that their church today is the only true and living church with divine authority
- Ordinances and Faith : Essential practices include faith in Christ, repentance, baptism, and receiving priesthood ordinances. They emphasize personal revelation and prayer to receive guidance from God
- Eternal Progression and Afterlife : They believe in different degrees of glory in the afterlife and that individuals can continue to progress eternally
- Moral and Ethical Living : Mormons strive to follow Jesus’s example by living virtues such as kindness, honesty, service, and purity
In summary, Mormon beliefs center on Jesus Christ’s role in salvation, a restored Christian church through Joseph Smith, ongoing revelation, and a plan for eternal progression of God’s children
