Addressing The Question About "Cults"

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Jesus said, “Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfill. For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled.” (Matthew 5:17-18).

I would like to address a subject that has been getting a lot of national attention over the last month or so, especially during the GOP debates; also, there has been several people ask me what I think about the subject, as well as what my answer is to this question: “Is Mormonism A Christian Faith Or A Cult?”

As always, we first must make sure that we are all on the same page when it comes to the definition of a “cult”….For our purposes in this article, we will agree that a “cult” is a religious movement or group that claims to be a true expression of the “Christian faith”, but has altered one or more of the essential doctrines of the “Christian faith” and/or has altered (added to or taken away from) the Holy Word of God – THE BIBLE!

Using this definition as our basis of discussion, there is absolutely no doubt in my mind that Mormonism is completely and positively a “religious cult”! This is not to say that the Mormon people are not wonderful, sincere, moral people – most that I know are!! They are also some of the most hard-working people, as they attempt to get their Mormon message out to anyone that will listen! I have often said that if Christians had this same dedication, effort, & desire to tell the world about the “real Truth” -- JESUS CHRIST, we would make a major impact & this world would see a great true revival!!!! But, as the Bible teaches, being good, sincere, moral & hard-working will NOT get you into heaven!!!

To state my case, I believe I must support it with "facts", not just personal opinion or here-say, therefore ---- Here is what the Mormons believe:

1) The Bible has “plain and precious parts” missing from it; The Book of Mormon has the truly trustworthy scripture (do not add to!).
2) There are an infinite number of gods in the universe; temple-worthy males may become gods.
3) The Holy Spirit was not involved in the conception of Jesus Christ; Jesus was a procreated child of God and His wife in the spirit realm.
4) Mormons must work to be worthy of the fullness of salvation.
5) The Millennium will be a Mormon millennium with headquarters established in Independence, MO.
6) The Mormon faith alone will dominate and guide the world after Christ’s return.
7) Joseph Smith is a true prophet of God who reestablished God’s one true church on the earth.

These Mormon beliefs mentioned above just scratch the surface of the doctrinal & Biblical errors of the Mormon Religion. While the Mormons claim to be true “Christ Followers”, they have taken the Christian faith & redesigned & restructured it. Mormonism has separated itself from true basic Christianity & insists that to be able to join & be a part of “God’s one true church and enter into the fullness of His salvation, one must become either a temple-worthy Mormon in this life or proxy baptized and temple-worthy in the life to come.”

WILL SOMEONE PLEASE SHOW ME WHERE THAT IS IN THE BIBLE? YOU CAN'T, BECAUSE IT IS NOT!

Mormonism is a radical departure from God’s Holy Word -- THE BIBLE -- and from the "Gospel of Jesus Christ"!!!
Therefore, the only true, correct Christian answer to give in response to this question -- “Is Mormonism a Cult?” -- is an absolute, adamant, unyielding, non-debatible, bold, and loving “YES!”

I hope that clears up any question as to where God's Bible and the Doctrine of Jesus Christ stands on this subject, as well as where I stand -- FOR I STAND UPON THE WORD OF GOD!!!!!
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