Clearing up misconceptions: Galatians1 6-9 VS TBOM

[dberrie2001]

I wouldn't classify that as doctrine so much as personal interpretation, really. 

 

I'm not sure I would classify official church websites as a place that offers personal interpretations.

[Traveler]

The LDS preach a gospel that all those who do not enter into eternal life(exaltation) will be eternally damned.

Are you a person that is eternally dammed? If you believe your religious faith will allow you to be saved then you fall into the category that does not believe you are eternally damned. We all know the requirements for damnation but we all think that somehow we are excluded and that it will be someone else that suffers damnation. My point in all this is that obviously someone that thinks they are saved is going to discover that they are not. Thus my question is – not if you believe you are saved – but why do you or for that matter anyone else believe; you are not a candidate for damnation?

I would reference the apostles when Jesus said one of his disciples would betray him (a condition that most Christians believe is the #1 cause for damnation) All but one disciple asked the L-rd – “L-rd is it I?”

What makes so many Christians sure they are excluded from damnatin when Apostles chosen and taught by Christ were not so sure? Are they so much smarter – more learned of scripture – closer to the spirit? Or is it possible that to believe such a thing is more a fault (mistake) than a virtue.

[dberrie2001]

Are you a person that is eternally dammed? If you believe your religious faith will allow you to be saved then you fall into the category that does not believe you are eternally damned. We all know the requirements for damnation but we all think that somehow we are excluded and that it will be someone else that suffers damnation. My point in all this is that obviously someone that thinks they are saved is going to discover that they are not. Thus my question is – not if you believe you are saved – but why do you or for that matter anyone else believe; you are not a candidate for damnation?

I would reference the apostles when Jesus said one of his disciples would betray him (a condition that most Christians believe is the #1 cause for damnation) All but one disciple asked the L-rd – “L-rd is it I?”

What makes so many Christians sure they are excluded from damnatin when Apostles chosen and taught by Christ were not so sure? Are they so much smarter – more learned of scripture – closer to the spirit? Or is it possible that to believe such a thing is more a fault (mistake) than a virtue.

 

Hi Traveler:

 

My beliefs don't have anything to do with the fact the LDS church teaches those who don't enter into exaltation are in a state of damnation.

 

How are you relating the two?

 

As to your question--I'm happy to let the Lord be the final judge me, and have perfect faith the outcome of that will be fair and just.