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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon) Beliefs

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God
The Eternal Father with a body of flesh and bones, tangible as man’s. He is an exalted personage, with an immortal body.  His power is eternal therefore He is Omniscient and Omnipresent.
Holy Ghost
Third  member of Godhead. Has attributes of Deity. bears witness of Father and the Son.  He is the minister of the Godhead and executes the will of the Supreme Council.
Holy Trinity
Three separate and Distinct personages. God the Eternal Father, His Son Jesus Christ, and the Holy Ghost. These constitute the Godhead and are one in purpose.
Atonement
Through the Atonement, Christ the Redeemer and Savior assured redemption, or resurrection, for all.  Provides for salvation and exaltation according to our personal worthiness.
Baptism
By immersion for the remission of sins and entrance into church. Essential to salvation must be performed by one holding proper priesthood authority. Required of all 8 years & older. No infant baptisms.
Did Christ Organize a Church while on the Earth?
Yes. He ordained 12 apostles and also other officers. In His church there were apostles, prophets, pastors, teachers, evangelists, bishops, priests and deacons.
Miracles
Characteristic of the Priesthood in operation. They are confirming signs to believers: “We believe in the gift of tongues, prophecy, revelation, visions, healings, interpretation of tongues, etc.”
Probable Future Status Of Non-Believers in Christ
Jesus Christ, while disembodied, preached to obedient spirits and missionary labor continues there in the spirit world. Every tongue will confess that Jesus is the Christ.
Pre-Existence of Man
Before life, we lived as spirits with God our Heavenly Father.  When we are born, the spirit unites with a body of earthly substance.  The spirit is immortal.


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