Jesus told His disciples that the gates of hell would not prevail against His church. This means that it never fell into apostasy.
Mormons say, we have the one true church. Only we can baptize for we have proper priesthood authority.
Mormon Teachings are in opposition with the Bible Teachings. This is obvious when we see the teachings side by side.
The marks on the temple veil are mentioned and described. How they are in representation to the garments people wear.
1 Corinthians 12 :4-10 (KJV)
4 Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit.
5 And there are differences of administrations, but the same Lord.
6 And there are diversities of operations, but...
We believe in the gift of tongues, prophecy, revelation, visions, healing, interpretation of tongues, and so forth.
We believe in the same organization that existed in the Primitive Church, namely, apostles, prophets, pastors, teachers, evangelists, and so forth.
1 Corinthians 12 :4-6 (KJV)
4 Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit.
5 And there are differences of administrations, but the same Lord.
6 And there are diversities of operations, but...
God’s church is governed on earth and in heaven by way of the gifts of the Spirit, with Christ at the head.
1 Corinthians 12 :8-10 (KJV)
8 For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom; to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit;
9 To another faith by the same...
There are different giftings of the Spirit given to born again believers of Jesus. Not everyone’s gift is the same.
1 Corinthians 12 :3 (KJV)
3 Wherefore I give you to understand, that no man speaking by the Spirit of God calleth Jesus accursed: and that no man can say that Jesus is the Lord,...
Every person’s spiritual giftings are important in God’s sight. What matters is if we use them for Him or not.
1 Corinthians 12 :31 (KJV)
31 But covet earnestly the best gifts: and yet shew I unto you a more excellent way.
So the question is now, should believers have any reason to still covet? You may think not, but the answer here might surprise you, because we should. What? How can this be?
We as believers in Christ, are the members of His body. Each person has a gift from God, in which the Lord is able to use in His church.
1 Corinthians 12 :12,13 (KJV)
12 For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also is Christ.
13 For...
Some of you may recognize the gifts of the Spirit in your life, and others not so much. For me, God has given me the gift of wisdom, knowledge, faith, and to discern spirits.
May you all come to Christ and allow Him to give you boldness. May the Lord, open your heart to talk to people, even when you are more often shy than not.
1 Corinthians 12 :1-3 (KJV)
1 Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I would not have you ignorant.
2 Ye know that ye were Gentiles, carried away unto these dumb idols, even as ye were led....
It is so important that we repent and get right with God. This way, we can be used by Him and do His will. And how can we do God’s will?
Those in the faith come together in fellowship, one with another, for this is church. We are all the members of Christ.
If God has come into your life, then speak of your gladness. There is joy in the Lord and if you live for Him, then you have felt it.
Don’t be a phony but a warrior for Christ. When all your friends are going out drinking and invite you to tag along, just say no.
God’s message of hope is for all mankind. It is being proclaimed to all the world, by people like you and me, if they might have ears to hear.
Those in the faith of Jesus Christ are part of His body. We are all made up in the body of Christ and not a church building.
