Are Mormons Christians? Yes......No
Joel Osteen says Mormons are Christians because they believe in Jesus. But the question is what kind of Jesus is that? The gospel has a very specific content that if changed or distorted it ceases to be the good news and it becomes something else (Galatians 1:6-9).
Mormonism is not Christianity. Usually we make fun of or look down on those who preach, teach and put emphasis on doctrine. But look where we are at today!! This is exactly what the supposed fanatics always warned us about. When we dumb down our faith, anything and everything is passed as gospel truth. We are coming into a very interesting time in American history. Think about the day when the Mormons will come to your home and say, “Good afternoon! How would you like to know some more about the faith of our president?” Some Christians and evangelicals are helping that day come into a reality by acting as though Jesus was a Republican. I don’t care about Romney being president, but I do care about believers acting as though Mormonism is Christianity’s twin sister only because they need to reconcile their presidential candidate with their Christian faith.
Joel Osteen when asked about Joseph Smith and the bible he said he doesn’t know much about all of that. When he used that excuse, before I was sympathetic, he did not go to school, he is just getting started maybe he will get better with time. But now I am getting just a bit annoyed with this attitude. How long has this guy been in ministry already? How much money is he making? Go open a bible, buy a book, and hurry up and figure out what you believe!!
Mormonism is not Christianity. Usually we make fun of or look down on those who preach, teach and put emphasis on doctrine. But look where we are at today!! This is exactly what the supposed fanatics always warned us about. When we dumb down our faith, anything and everything is passed as gospel truth. We are coming into a very interesting time in American history. Think about the day when the Mormons will come to your home and say, “Good afternoon! How would you like to know some more about the faith of our president?” Some Christians and evangelicals are helping that day come into a reality by acting as though Jesus was a Republican. I don’t care about Romney being president, but I do care about believers acting as though Mormonism is Christianity’s twin sister only because they need to reconcile their presidential candidate with their Christian faith.
Joel Osteen when asked about Joseph Smith and the bible he said he doesn’t know much about all of that. When he used that excuse, before I was sympathetic, he did not go to school, he is just getting started maybe he will get better with time. But now I am getting just a bit annoyed with this attitude. How long has this guy been in ministry already? How much money is he making? Go open a bible, buy a book, and hurry up and figure out what you believe!!
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