What is the difference between Mormon and non-denominational Christian?

Answer 1

Some differences would exist between any organized church and any non-denominational belief system (Christian, Jewish, etc.), and these are pretty much the same as between Mormonism and other organized Christian denominations.

Some of these things include (but aren't limited to):

*Mormons accept that prophecy and revelation continues to this day (in accordance with Amos 3:7, in the Old Testament), while other Christians tend to say that there aren't any more prophets.

*Mormons believe that there must be two or more witnesses (scriptures) (Matthew 18:16, 2 Corinthians 13:1), while Christians say only the Bible is needed.

*Mormons believe that God, Christ, and the Holy Ghost are three seperate people who are one in purpose, while many other Christians believe they are only three facets of one individual.

*Many Christians belive that we will be punished for the actions of Adam and Eve ('original sin'), while Mormons believe that we will be punished for only our own actions, and not for Adam and Eve's actions.

*Mormons believe that man must be called of God to minister by prophecy and the laying on of hands by one in authority, rather than the concept in much of Christianity that you go to school to become a minister.

Answer 2

Mormon Vs Christian Difference

Answer 3

The Mormons have a false prophet who the Bible commands you not to listen to. The nondenominational church may not have one of these (and thereby be correct).
The Mormons would tell you that salvation is not available from any other church. The non-deonominaitonal church would probably admit that their church is not the only true one on the face of the earth.
The Mormons have a book that they call "another testament of Jesus". The non-denominationals would tell you that the Book of Mormon is infact "a testament of another Jesus"

Answer 4

The Mormon religion was founded less than two hundred years ago by a man named Joseph Smith. He claimed to have received a personal visit from God the Father and Jesus Christ and told that all churches and their creeds were an abomination. Joseph set out to impose a brand-new religion that claims to be the “only true church on earth.” The problem with Mormonism is that it contradicts, modifies, and expands on the Bible. Christians have no reason to believe that the Bible is not true and adequate. To truly believe in and trust God means to believe in His Word. And all Scripture is inspired by God, which means it comes from Him (2 Timothy 3:16).

Mormons believe that there are in fact four sources of divinely inspired words, instead of just one. 1) The Bible “as far as it is translated correctly.” Which verses are incorrectly translated are not always made clear 2) The Book of Mormon was “translated” by Smith and published in 1830. Smith claimed it is the “most correct book” on earth, and that a person could get closer to God by following its precepts, “than by any other book.” 3) The Doctrine and Covenants is considered scripture by Mormons, containing a collection of modern revelations regarding the “Church of Jesus Christ as it has been restored.” 4) The Pearl of the Great Price is considered by Mormons to “clarify” doctrines and teachings that were lost from the Bible and adds its own information about the earth's creation.

Answer 5

Hi Susie,
The Mormons are Denominational because they have creeds that are set up for every Mormon Church. They also do not have separate church leaders as most Non-Denominational Churches do. I belong to a Non-Denominational Church that uses ONLY the BIBLE to serve as a guide in our worship. What else would GOD want us to use? Have a wonderful week.
Thanks,
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Answer 6

Differences between LDS Christians and all other Christians:

LDS believe in living prophets and apostles, continuing revelation from God, extra-Biblical scripture, and the living priesthood of Christ.

Answer 7

Christians believe that the Bible is the only word of God. Mormons believe that God wrote an additional book for them, even though the Bible says that it is the only word of God. That's why you shouldn't believe anything that Mormons tell you.

Answer 8

I don't think Mormons believe that Jesus is God.

Answer 9

One is Donny and Marie Osmond. The other is Benny Hinn. Take your pick!

Answer 10

Dear Mormons, you believe that God the Father was a man before becoming God and do not accept the triunity of God, so you are preaching a FALSE GOSPEL. Preachers and believers of False Gospels are on the wide road to eternal torment.

Almighty God was, is and will always be triune (one God in three persons, not three gods). God is comprised of the Father, the Son (Lord Jesus) and the Holy Spirit, each serving a function. There is only one God (Isa 43:10-11; 44:6,8; 45:21-22; 46:9; John 17:3; 1 John 5:20-21). The Father is God (1 Peter 1:2; Philippians 2:11), the Lord Jesus Christ is God (Matthew 1:23; John 1:1; 20:28; Hebrews 1:8; Hebrews 13:8; Revelation 1:7-8; 2 Peter 1:1; Titus 2:13) and the Holy Spirit is God (Acts 5:3-4; Acts 28:25-27; 1 Corinthians 3:16-17; 2 Corinthians 3:17).

Since Christianity began there were always souls on the earth who belonged to Christ and had worshiped and fellowshipped together. THERE WAS NEVER A NEED FOR ANY PARTICULAR BUILDING OR FOR RESTORATION. The Church has always been a spiritual body of souls belonging to Lord Jesus Christ who is the head of that body (Colossians 1:18; Colossians 1:18; Ephesians 4:15-16). It's good to worship and fellowship with believers and help and edify one another in love. Church is not made of earthly material.

Mormons, you hold in your temples rituals largely borrowed from Free Masonry, trust in "blessed" clothing for protection, believe the lie that women should not be allowed any position of authority in the Church and embrace the false doctrine of Christians being required to tithe.

On Tithing: God Does Not Command Us to Give 10% or Any Fixed % of Our Salary or Property
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lypPT-x68BI

IT IS VITAL TO OUR SALVATION THAT WE BELIEVE AND PREACH GOD’S TRUE AND UNCORRUPTED GOSPEL (GALATIANS 1:8).

IN THE BOOK OF MORMON AND OTHER LDS DOCTRINES, THERE ARE SEVERAL CONTRADICTIONS WITH THE BIBLE AS WELL AS WITH OBJECTIVE FACTS.

MORMON DOCTRINES VERSES THE BIBLE

THE BIBLE TELLS US THE CHURCH BEGAN IN 33 AD (MT 16:18 ACTS 2)
The Book of Mormon says the Church began in 147 BC, (Mosiah 18:17)

IN THE BIBLE, "DISCIPLES WERE FIRST CALLED CHRISTIANS IN ANTIOCH" 40 AD, (ACTS 11:26)
Alma 46:13-16 supposedly written in 73 BC refers to Nephites as Christians

THE BIBLE SAYS JESUS IS THE ONLY HEAD OF THE CHURCH (COL 1:18)
Joseph Smith is head of Mormon church because Mormons trust in Smith’s false doctrines (D&C 28:2-6)

THE BIBLE TEACHES THAT CHRIST BROUGHT END TO AARONIC PRIESTHOOD AND IS THE ONLY HIGH PRIEST AFTER MANNER OF MELCHIZEDEK. (HEB 5:9; II TIM 2:2)
LDS teach only they have authority to baptize, ordain, etc - have two-part system of priesthood - Melchizedek and Aaronic

THE BIBLE REVEALS THAT WE ARE SPIRITUALLY DEAD UNTIL OUR SPIRITUAL REBIRTH. (I PET 1:23; II COR 5:17)
According to Mormon teachings, baptism into LDS Church is how persons are born again

THE BIBLE TELLS US THAT JESUS WAS BORN IN BETHLEHEM WHICH IS ABOUT 10 KM SOUTH OF JERUSALEM (MT 2:1 + MT 21:17)
The Book of Mormon says "He shall be born of Mary at Jerusalem" (Alma 7:10)

IN THE BIBLE IT SAYS THAT THERE WERE 3 HOURS OF DARKNESS AT CRUCIFIXION (LK 23:44)
The Book of Mormon says there were 3 days of darkness at crucifixion (Hel 14:20-27)

THE BIBLE CLEARLY STATES THAT GOD IS SPIRIT WITHOUT FLESH &BONES (JN 4:24; LK 24:39)
Mormon doctrines teach that God has flesh and bones like man: (D&C 130:22)

THE BIBLE TEACHES THERE IS NO PRE-EXISTENCE OF THE SOUL - GOD CREATED OUR BODY, SOUL AND SPIRIT (ZECH 12:1; PS 139:13-16)
Mormon doctrines teach that everyone pre-existed - we all exist eternally

ACCORDING TO THE BIBLE, THERE IS NO MARRIAGE IN HEAVEN (MATTHEW 22:30)
LDS doctrines claim the ability to bear children in Heaven and the must of having a Temple Marriage

THE BIBLE SAYS MARY WAS ". . . WITH CHILD OF THE HOLY GHOST." (MATT 1:18)
LDS believe God, as a resurrected, physical man, is literal Father of Jesus - same manner in which men are conceived on earth

BOOK OF MORMON VERSES FACTS

BOOK OF MORMON: Native Americans wrote many official records (Hel 3:13), scrolls (Mor 5:23) and other writings (Mor 9:2; 2 Nephi 9:18)

SCIENTIFIC AND HISTORICAL FACT: Native Americans never wrote books but used simple pictures to communicate

BOOK OF MORMON: Native Americans are descended from Jews

SCIENTIFIC AND HISTORICAL FACT: Being "mongoloid", they are descended from East Asia

BOOK OF MORMON: God cursed Native Americans with dark skin. Anyone who marries a Native American shall get dark skin too (2 Nephi 5:21-23; Jacob 3:3-9; Mormon 5:15-17; Alma 3:6-10)

SCIENTIFIC AND HISTORICAL FACT: If this were true, there would be no part Native Americans, only full-blooded Native Americans. The statement is genetically false

BOOK OF MORMON: When Native Americans accept Mormon teachings they will become, "white and delightsome people" (2 Nephi 30:5-7; 3 Nephi2:15)

SCIENTIFIC AND HISTORICAL FACT: This is white supremacist racism and implies a correlation between skin colour and righteousness (at one time, Mormons wouldn't baptize Negroes)

BOOK OF MORMON: Horses, cows, oxen & asses were all native to North America (1 Nephi18:25)

SCIENTIFIC AND HISTORICAL FACT: Horses, cows, oxen & asses were all introduced to North America by European settlers

6 Reasons the Mormon Church’s structure is not like the early Christian church
1. There were more than 12 Apostles in the early church
2. Once a foundation is built, it no longer needs to be rebuilt
3. The LDS Church’s organizational structure is backward when it places Prophets over Apostles. God set Apostles to be first in the Church OVER Prophets
4. The position of “Seventy” did not exist in the early church
5. The office of “Priests” did not exist in the early church
6. Deacons were not 12 year old boys in the early church

http://www.4mormon.org/church-organization/

In the Mormon Church there are symbols and temple rituals borrowed largely from Freemasonry. This is because the founder, Joseph Smith was a Freemason (this is common knowledge). His doctrines therefore cannot be trusted.

http://www.bibliotecapleyades.net/sociopolitica/sociopol_brotherhoodss01c.htm

Testimonies from ex-Mormons Bishops and others who left the Church founded by Joseph Smith for true Christianity:

http://www.4mormon.org/ex-mormons/ex-mormon-testimonies/


REDEMPTION BY GRACE THROUGH FAITH

Because mankind is incapable of meeting God’s standard of perfection necessary to abide in God’s presence (Romans 3:19-20,23), God sent His Son Jesus Christ to pay the total debt for the believer’s sins and mercifully credits to his account Christ’s righteousness (Romans 3:21-28,5:1-11; 2 Corinthians 5:18-21). Jesus’ gracious act of atonement was complete and covers all sin (Colossians 2:13-14; 1 John 1:9). Salvation is not based on good deeds but according to the mercy of God (Titus 3:4-5). Believers are justified by faith; it is a gift by God’s grace (Romans 4:3-8; Ephesians 2:8-9). A true, living faith will result in a desire to live a holy, loving life of good works (Ephesians 2:10; Galatians 5:6; James 2:14-26), but failure to be absolutely successful at righteous living does not negate the believer’s justified status.

https://victoryinjesuschrist.wordpress.com/