Why Mormon Exaltation Contradicts the True Biblical Kingdom of God
In many circles today—including among Latter-day Saints—there’s an assumption that heaven is a place where faithful people will rule their own kingdoms, receive crowns, and even become gods and kings over worlds. It’s a central tenet in LDS theology—that exalted men will reign as gods, with spirit children and dominion, just as Heavenly Father supposedly did before us. But that idea simply isn’t found in the Bible. It’s not Christian doctrine. It’s not something Jesus taught. It doesn’t reflect the eternal Kingdom described in Scripture—and it’s why I must tell you plainly: those who cling to false gospels like the one Joseph Smith preached will not reign in heaven. In fact, without trusting in the real Jesus—the eternal Son of God, not the spirit-brother of Lucifer—you won’t enter heaven at all. Let’s be clear. Scripture does say that true believers will reign with Christ. Paul writes in 2 Timothy 2:12, “If we endure, we will also reign with Him.” And Revelation 20:6 speaks of those w...