Are Mormons Christian?
YES
Faith in Christ
Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (“Mormons”) believe Jesus Christ is the Firstborn of the Father in the spirit (Heb. 1:6; D&C 93:21). That He is the Only Begotten of the Father in the flesh (John 1:14; 3:16). He is Jehovah (D&C 110:3–4) of the Old Testament and was foreordained to His great calling before the creation of the world. Under the direction of the Father, Jesus created the earth and everything on it (John 1:3, 14; Moses 1:31–33). He was born to Mary at Bethlehem, lived a sinless life, and made a perfect atonement for the sins of all mankind by the shedding of His blood and giving His life on the cross (Matt. 2:1; 1 Ne. 11:13–33; 3 Ne. 27:13–16; D&C 76:40–42). He rose from the dead, thus assuring the eventual resurrection of all mankind. Through Jesus’ Atonement and Resurrection, those who repent of their sins and obey God’s commandments can live eternally with Jesus and the Father (2 Ne. 9:10–12; 21–22; D&C 76:50–53, 62).
Why do people say “Mormons aren’t Christian”?
According to the Pew Research Center in 2011, the global Christian population totaled over 2 billion. 50% of Christians identified as Catholic, 36% as Protestant, 12% as Orthodox, and 1% as Other (including the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints). This means 99% of the world’s Christian population stem from the 4th century Constantinian creeds and ecumenical councils, whether directly (i.e., Catholic and Orthodox) or indirectly (Protestant). Thus, mainstream Christianity beliefs are tied to these early definitions of God, His Gospel, and His Priesthood.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints does not adhere to the creeds of Constantinople. Rather, our doctrine derives from direct revelation from God to His prophets in these last days.
For example, we do not believe in the Nicene or Athanasian Creeds, which declare God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Ghost to be the same immeasurable, uncreated being. Rather, we believe in a Godhead that includes three separate beings: Heavenly Father, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Ghost.
- Heavenly Father is a man with a glorified body and is the literal father of our spirits.
- Jesus Christ is the Only Begotten Son of the Father — who is a separate being with His own glorified, resurrected body.
- The Holy Ghost is a separate being of spirit whose divine role includes to testify of the Father and the Son.
Both Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ appeared to Joseph Smith as separate beings in a grove of trees in upstate New York in the spring of 1820. This was the beginning of God restoring “plain and precious truths” that were lost to history and corruption over the centuries!
God is gathering His children to the Truth for the last time before His Son’s return.
✓ Restored ancient temple covenants
✓ priesthoood power & Authority
✓ your eternal identity
Additional Scripture of Christ
The Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ, translated by Joseph Smith, tells of an ancient people who fled the Old World, settled on the American continent, and contains their prophets’ records about Christ — and even Jesus’ personal ministry to the Americas after His Resurrection.
Testimonies of Christ
Jesus Christ is our Redeemer. He knows you personally, and is aware of the trials you’re facing right now. He loves you, and speaks to you today through His prophets and apostles, both ancient and modern. “By the power of the Holy Ghost, ye may know the truth of all things.”
I believe in Jesus Christ of the Bible, and I believe He is my personal Savior and Redeemer. This is the same Jesus of the Book of Mormon, which is another testament of Jesus Christ.
I testify that Christ lives! He is central to everything in my life, the universe, and the Gospel. Because of Christ I can overcome challenges, have hope for the future, and one day live with God and my family again after this life. I’ve gained this testimony by learning from the Bible and the Book of Mormon. Both are witnesses of Christ and that he is our Savior.
I know that God is real and that Jesus Christ is the Son of God. My Savior, Jesus Christ, plays an active role in my life as I apply His Gospel.
Through covenants I’ve made by the power and authority of God, I grow closer to the Lord and learn more about Him.
I know that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the Lord’s true church on the Earth today!
I listened to the Book of Mormon for 52 consecutive weeks in 2023. It truly is another testament of Jesus Christ. It connected me to Him in ways previously unimagined. I know that His precious blood was shed to offset the demands of justice. He pleads our cause with love!
No other book talks more about Christ than the Book of Mormon. It teaches to always look to Him. The Book of Mormon has brought me closer to Christ than any other book.
2 Nephi 25: 26 And we talk of Christ, we rejoice in Christ, we preach of Christ, we prophesy of Christ, and we write according to our prophecies, that our children may know to what source they may look for a remission of their sins.
I had questions of my own regarding the truthfulness of the Book of Mormon, but after humbly approaching God through sincere prayer, and reading the book with an open heart, He answered through the Holy Ghost. The Book of Mormon is a true and correct book. Read it.
I’m so grateful for Jesus, that He covers my weaknesses and mistakes, and clothes me in His grace and mercy. In mercy and power He will gather all that believe in His name, and prepare us to return to our Heavenly Father, to live in light, love and His glorious presence.
No book of scripture so thoroughly defines the doctrine of Christ and the principles and ordinances of Christ’s gospel, namely, faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, repentance, baptism by immersion for the remission of sins, and the laying on of hands for the gift of the Holy Ghost.
I believe the church to be true. I believe Jesus is our Savior and our Redeemer. I believe the BOM to be true.
I believe in the veracity of the Book of Mormon, as translated miraculously, by the gift and power of God, by his prophet, Joseph Smith. It is a perfect companion to the Bible, a separate testament of Jesus Christ. Moroni’s challenge is real, the history of earlier inhabitants of the Americas is a warning and a testament to us in our day. Our Heavenly Father loves us, and He sent His son to redeem us.
I listened to the Book of Mormon for 52 consecutive weeks in 2023. It truly is another testament of Jesus Christ. It connected me to Him in ways previously unimagined. I know that His precious blood was shed to offset the demands of justice. He pleads our cause with love!
And the world judgeth him as a thing of not, and they scourge him and he suffer it, and they smite him and he suffer it, and they spit upon him and he suffereth it, because of his loving kindness and long suffering towards the children of men.
The Book of Mormon is another testament of Jesus Christ from another group of people who lived on another continent. These people gave their witness that Christ is real, for they saw Him too.
Jesus Christ is the Savior and Redeemer of all mankind. Through reading the Bible and the Book of Mormon, we gain a clearer picture of His Infinite Love for us, manifest in His Atoning sacrifice. Through Him, we can all be saved, to live in eternal joy with our families.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Mormons believe in the Bible?
Yes. Very much so. It’s the word of God, a sacred volume of scripture, and required reading for a happy life. Along with the Bible, we also find inspiration in other books of scripture unique to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They all work together to teach us important truths about Jesus Christ.
Learn more about our belief in the Bible.
Why does the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have temples?
For Latter-day Saints, a temple is different from other Church buildings. It’s a place where members of the Church go to make promises with God. That includes promises to keep the commandments, to be faithful in marriage, and to help take care of each other by sharing what we have. Also, because we believe families are forever, lots of the work done inside temples is to make family bonds even stronger. Marriages in the temple are performed to last eternally, not just “until death do you part.” Parents and children become eternal families in temples. Ancestors can also receive all the blessings of the temple if someone performs the sacred ordinances in their behalf and they accept that act of service. Temples are busy places!
How do I become a member?
The first step is usually to meet with missionaries. They will teach you the basic beliefs and practices of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They can also answer any of your questions about the Church and let you know what is expected from members.
You should also start attending worship services. You will find the joy of belonging to a community of people who care about each other and strive to follow the example of Jesus Christ.
Ultimately, once you are ready to join the Church, you can choose to be baptized and become an official member. You can be baptized either by missionaries or by someone you’ve come to know at church.