Well a couple of weeks ago my mormon friend and i ( i'm christian) we sharing verses that we liked and she just happened to share this one...she said she liked it!
I Corinthians 15:29:
Otherwise, what do people mean by being baptized on behalf of the dead? If the dead are not raised at all, why are people baptized on their behalf?
It is basically going against what they believe. Because they DO baptizims for the dead. Does anybody find that funny that she liked that verse? I do!
2007-03-01 14:23:57 · 21 answers · asked by *~*crazy hair 14*~* 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I didnt get well the idea, but im really glad a girl like you is interested on the path of God.
2007-03-01 14:28:52 · answer #1 · answered by davidhaoman 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is not funny. Mormons view that verse differently than Christians. They do not see what Paul was really saying. They take this verse to mean that the living should get baptized for the dead --who are in a spirit prison--so that they can obtain heaven.
2007-03-01 22:34:32 · answer #2 · answered by zoril 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It all comes down to interpretation...
I understand that chapter to be confirming baptism for the dead.
Jesus Christ taught that baptism is essential to the salvation of all who have lived on earth (see John 3:5). Many people, however, have died without being baptized. Others were baptized without proper authority. Because God is merciful, He has prepared a way for all people to receive the blessings of baptism. By performing proxy baptisms in behalf of those who have died, Church members offer these blessings to deceased ancestors. Individuals can then choose to accept or reject what has been done in their behalf.
Jesus Christ said, "Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God" (John 3:5). Even Jesus Christ Himself was baptized (see Matthew 3:13–17).
Many people have lived on the earth who never heard of the gospel of Jesus Christ and who were not baptized. Others lived without fully understanding the importance of the ordinance of baptism. Still others were baptized, but without proper authority.
Because He is a loving God, the Lord does not damn those people who, through no fault of their own, never had the opportunity for baptism. He has therefore authorized baptisms to be performed by proxy for them. A living person, often a descendant who has become a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, is baptized in behalf of a deceased person. This work is done by Church members in temples throughout the world.
Some people have misunderstood that when baptisms for the dead are performed, deceased persons are baptized into the Church against their will. This is not the case. Each individual has agency, or the right to choose. The validity of a baptism for the dead depends on the deceased person accepting it and choosing to accept and follow the Savior while residing in the spirit world. The names of deceased persons are not added to the membership records of the Church.
The New Testament indicates that baptisms for the dead were done during the time of the Apostle Paul (see 1 Corinthians 15:29). This ordinance was restored with the establishment of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
2007-03-02 13:39:45 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, from an LDS perspective, I would guess that she liked the context of it as much as the verse... The key word in that is "else" or "Otherwise" as you have it. It says if everything before it weren't true, then baptism for the dead would be useless. IF being the key word.
I don't find it that particularly funny.
Pinkadot gave a good, detailed answer.
2007-03-02 17:56:30 · answer #4 · answered by Beast8981 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, did you talk to her about it and share with her your disagreements? It would kind of suck if a friend shares something with you, something she really likes, and then you go tell other people how crazy you think it is.
All religions can be torn apart, if you wanted to. They are faith based and can't be proved. Then there's the Bible, which has been interpreted so many times and can be, and is, interpreted on an individual basis. No one can really say what the proper interpretation is, so we should just respect all people regardless of their differences. Thankfully, at least if your Christian, God will be the judged.
2007-03-02 13:30:46 · answer #5 · answered by straightup 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All who have died without a knowledge of this gospel, who would have received it if they had been permitted to tarry, shall be heirs of the celestial kingdom of God;
Also all that shall die henceforth without a knowledge of it, who would have received it with all their hearts, shall be heirs of that kingdom;
For I, the Lord, will judge all men according to their works, according to the desire of their hearts.
All children who die before they arrive at the years of accountability are saved in the celestial kingdom of heaven.
2007-03-03 16:29:51 · answer #6 · answered by Isolde 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mormon religion contradicts many things in the church and what is said. The book of mormon contradicts the Bible, and has added new things for the Bible.... scary to me
2007-03-01 22:29:10 · answer #7 · answered by pink9364 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes your right but, catholic theologians will say the baptisim is prayer for those in purgatory. Since one who is in hell is incapable of being forgiven and one in heaven has no need for it they believe it backs up purgatory, but I doubt your a purgatorian believer?..
2007-03-01 22:29:42 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, it is simply listing practices that are worthless if there was no resurrection. Second of all, you seem really bothered by a lot of things your friend does. Maybe you should find yourself a new friend.
2007-03-01 22:29:46 · answer #9 · answered by KS 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sounds like the dead in Christ being raised, how can they be in Christ if they died before he was crucified?
2007-03-01 22:29:35 · answer #10 · answered by grey smily 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋