About Why Mormon?
…to LDS belief. The Book of Mormon Its claims, relationship to the Bible, theological themes, and role in personal faith. Church History Timelines, context, and responsible explanations of frequently discussed…
…to LDS belief. The Book of Mormon Its claims, relationship to the Bible, theological themes, and role in personal faith. Church History Timelines, context, and responsible explanations of frequently discussed…
…Life Latter-day Saints find support for belief in pre-mortal life within the Bible. Certain passages suggest that individuals existed and were known by God before birth. One frequently cited example…
…personal commitment rather than privilege. Biblical Patterns of Restricted Sacred Space Latter-day Saints often point to the Bible to explain why restricting access to sacred spaces is not unusual. In…
…Latter-day Saints believe temple worship is not a modern invention but part of God’s pattern throughout history. In the Bible, God commanded the construction of sacred spaces such as the…
…through intentional acts of humility. Biblical Roots of Fasting Fasting is one of the oldest spiritual practices found in scripture. Throughout the Bible, fasting is associated with prayer, repentance, guidance,…
…lives with the teachings of Jesus Christ. They believe His teachings emphasize humility, honesty, stewardship, and concern for others. While the Bible does not mention modern gambling explicitly, members believe…
…day each week as holy. In the Bible, the Sabbath is described as a day set apart for rest and worship. Latter-day Saints believe this commandment is timeless and remains…
…the New Testament. The Bible mentions bishops as leaders in the early Christian church who were responsible for overseeing congregations and caring for both spiritual and temporal needs. In the…
…the focus on Jesus Christ. Biblical Foundations for Sustaining Leaders Latter-day Saints believe sustaining leaders follows patterns found in the Bible. Throughout scripture, God’s people were invited to support and…
…helps ensure that leadership is seen as service rather than entitlement. Biblical Foundations for Unpaid Ministry Latter-day Saints believe unpaid clergy aligns with patterns found in the Bible. In the…