The Cult Known as
Mormonism
Theological Term This Cults Definition of the Theological Term
Christ The man Jesus; the Messiah.
Death of Jesus Accepts the literal death of Jesus.
God Was once a man who progressed until he became God; he has a body as tangible as man's, therefore he is not omnipresent; there are many gods.
Holy Spirit He is a god, also a personage of spirit; he is the influence of deity.
Jesus In his preexistent state he became a god through his obedience and devotion: he was conceived in the flesh by sexual relations between the Virgin Mary and Elohim, a resurrected and glorified father.
Life After Death All are eventually saved — there is a punishment for the disbeliever which is not eternal.
Resurrection of Jesus Accepts the bodily resurrection of Jesus.
Salvation Only comes through faith in Jesus Christ and obedience to the law and ordinances of the gospel.
Sin The transgression of the law; we are not held accountable for Adam's sin.
Trinity Rejects the doctrine of the Trinity, but instead believes there are many gods.