Are Latter-day Saints Really “Christians by Every Biblical Measure”?
I recently read a statement from a Latter-day Saint claiming that by “every biblical measure,” members of their faith are Christians. On the surface, it sounds reasonable: they worship Jesus, follow His teachings, repent, get baptized, and strive to live morally. But when you take a closer look at what the Bible actually says, the claim doesn’t fully hold up. Belief in Jesus It’s great that you believe in Jesus—that’s the starting point for all Christians. Mormons believe in Jesus—the Son of God, born of Mary, who suffered, died, and rose again. That’s essential. But here’s the catch: biblical Christianity teaches that Jesus is fully God and fully man, one with the Father. Mormon theology, by contrast, presents Jesus and the Father as separate beings and even teaches that humans can eventually become gods¹. That’s a major departure from Scripture. So while they believe in Jesus, their understanding of His nature doesn’t match what the Bible teaches. Following Jesus Trying to live like ...