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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 ...

God Doesn’t Need Our Help—Stop Adding to His Word

To all Mormons—and to anyone who thinks they can improve on God’s Word—hear me out. The Bible is sufficient. It is complete. It is enough. God does not need any man-made religions, cults, or human inventions to “help” Him out. He has revealed Himself fully, clearly, and perfectly through His Word, His creation, His Spirit, and His Son, Jesus Christ. Some people think adding new scripture, new rules, or modern revelations somehow improves upon God’s plan. Let me be clear: that is a dangerous path. It’s the road of every extra-biblical, man-made religion—whether Mormonism, Jehovah’s Witnesses, Scientology, Christian Science, Islam, or any other system that tries to insert itself between you and God. These are human inventions. They do not give you God. They give you confusion, more rules, and false hope. God has already provided everything we need to know Him. Jesus Christ is the final Word, the living Word, the ultimate revelation. Adding to that is not guidance—it’s rebellion. It’s twi...