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Mormon vs Biblical Teachings about Jesus

 
Mormon Teaching
Biblical Teaching
Conception
Jesus was conceived by physical union between God the Father and Mary 1 Jesus was conceived supernaturally by the Holy Spirit 2
Marital Status
Jesus had several wives 3 No indication that Jesus was married 4
Relationship to Satan
Jesus was the brother of Lucifer (Satan) 5 Satan is only a fallen, created angel 6
Origin
Jesus was created 7,11 Jesus always was, is now, and forever shall be God; all things were created through Jesus 8
Deity
The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are three distinct gods 9 There is only one God, but three distinct Persons in the Godhead 10
His Constancy
Jesus is our elder brother who progressed to become a god 11 Jesus has existed as God eternally 12
Role in Our Salvation
Jesus Christ plays only an initial role in our salvation 13 Salvation is through trust in the finished work of Christ on the cross alone, apart from any work by us 14
Certain sins are beyond the atoning blood of Christ 15 Christ's sacrifice on the cross was complete 16
Jesus is only one of many saviors 17 Jesus is the one and only Savior 18
Personal Relationship
A personal relationship with Christ is discouraged as false doctrine 19 A personal relationship with Christ is a central part of Christianity 20

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