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Date Posted: 17:02:17 08/04/07 Sat
Author: Neysa
Author Host/IP: user-38lciln.dialup.mindspring.com / 209.86.74.183
Subject: Thanks, Lynn
In reply to: Neysa 's message, "How do we know what is true in the Bible ?" on 22:09:50 07/31/07 Tue

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[> [> For Neysa...Correction -- Lynn, 17:47:39 08/04/07 Sat [1] (ip72-193-232-42.lv.lv.cox.net/72.193.232.42)

Michael the Archangel is Adam in the pre-existance, not Jesus, Jesus was called Jehovah in the pre-existance. Sorry for the confusion.

Some info:

The LDS Church professes to be a restoration of the primitive church established by Jesus. Following his crucifixion, the primitive church is believed to have fallen into a state of apostasy which reigned until 1820, when Joseph Smith, a young man living in New York, was selected by God to be his instrument in bringing forth the "restoration of the fullness of times." This restoration included the power to act in God's name (Priesthood authority), and faithful Mormon Priesthood holders have the power to perform acts with eternal consequences. Priesthood functions include blessing and naming new born children, baptism, confirmation, blessing the sick, and conferring Priesthood authority on others. Shortly before his martyrdom, Joseph Smith introduced several remarkable concepts into Mormonism. One of these was that family ties could survive the grave and that worthy couples who were "sealed" by Priesthood authority could remain married throughout eternity in heaven (the "Celestial Kingdom"). Another was that there were many Gods, although there is only One True God as far as the inhabitants of the Earth are concerned. God, he revealed, is an exalted man who had lived faithfully on another planet, died, resurrected and now sits enthroned in heaven. Because of his love for us, God provided a way for us, his children, to overcome the consequences of the fall of man (Adam's transgression, which resulted in death for humanity). The redemption of humanity is in part brought about by the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus, but one must also assume certain covenants and receive certain Priesthood secrets in order to become a God. This is one of the reasons for building temples.

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[> [> [> Re: Hey Lynn, glad you're feeling better.... -- Phil from AZ, 00:28:45 08/05/07 Sun [1] (71-223-15-110.phnx.qwest.net/71.223.15.110)

Plz don't be angry with me, but I've always wondered how LDS believers answer the following:

We Christians believe in one God, which exists thru the Trinity: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Thus, we believe in monotheism.

If LDS believers claim that there is more than 1 god, aren't you claiming that you're a polytheistic religion, i.e. that there is more than 1 god. And, generally speaking, what are these 'priesthood secrets' that you refer to? Who decides when/if someone is 'ready' to receive these secrets?

Just a couple questions. Take care, God Bless,

Phil from AZ

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[> [> [> [> Phil... -- Lynn, 08:46:02 08/05/07 Sun [1] (ip72-193-232-42.lv.lv.cox.net/72.193.232.42)

I am fairly new to the LDS religion. We are taught that the Father, Son and Holy Spirit are 3 seperate beings. Can't talk about the priesthood secrets. You would have to join the church in order to know what they are.

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[> [> [> [> [> Re: Fair enough Lynn. Just asking... -- Phil, 09:55:56 08/05/07 Sun [1] (71-223-15-110.phnx.qwest.net/71.223.15.110)

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