Our faith in Jesus saves a person, not water baptism. This is why the thief on the cross went to paradise, having never been water baptized.
There are many reasons why people should not read the Book of Mormon. #1, it teaches a false atonement…
Mormon Teachings are in opposition with the Bible Teachings. This is obvious when we see the teachings side by side.
Other sheep is speaking of the Gentiles, which were once not part of the fold in Israel. They are now gathered in through faith in Jesus.
Ephesians 2:4,5 (KJV)
4 But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us,
5 Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;)
If you are a Christian and know your Bible, you will notice the majority of Mormon teachings are not Biblical but man made teachings.
The Bible is clear how we are saved. Salvation doesn’t come by way of grace plus works but by grace alone, faith alone.
We are saved through faith in Jesus, not through baptism. Baptism is simply a byproduct of our faith, as we desire to die to ourselves.
Ephesians 2:8,9 (KJV)
8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:
9 Not of works, lest any man should boast.
Nobody is saved through their works, but through faith in Christ alone. Nobody can work their way to heaven.
Ephesians 2:10 (KJV)
10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.
The fruits of our faith are good works. Not the kind of good works that many people do in their lives, but things for God.
Ephesians 2:1-3 (KJV)
1 And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins;
2 Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience:
3 Among whom also we all had our conversation in times past in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind; and were by nature the children of wrath, even as others.
The moment you put your trust in Jesus, a life change begins. You are not only saved but are now made different from within.
Ephesians 2:1,2 (KJV)
1 And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins;
2 Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience:
God is merciful unto every person who calls upon the Lord for forgiveness. He hears our confessions and knows our hearts.
When we go out in faith for Christ, this is when He also does a work in us like no other. Open your mouth and He will fill it.
Why aren’t more people getting baptized? It is because many pastors are teaching that baptism is not important for salvation.
Ephesians 2:8-10 (KJV)
8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:
9 Not of works, lest any man should boast.
10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.
Only Jesus can transform your lives and raise you up unto salvation. By grace are ye saved through faith. His mercy is for you!
You are either saved and there are fruits to show for it, or else you are unsaved and no fruits from God can be seen in your life.
Our faith in Jesus Christ leads us to repent and be baptized. This is when we die to ourselves and rise up into newness of life.
We worship Jesus because of our faith. But it doesn’t stop here. Since we’ve repented and are born again, His good works are in us.
Make sure that your faith is alive in Christ. Otherwise, sin may be abounding in You. Repent if you have strayed from following Jesus.
How can people see Christians and glorify God, if there are no good works in our lives? Therefore, faith without works is dead.
Did the disciples of Christ, in the Bible, believe what Jesus said? Yes, they did. Paul said, “for by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.
It is because Jesus died for our sins on the cross that we are saved by grace. Which is a free gift from God to those that believe in Jesus Christ.
The Bible is clear that salvation does not go through a man-made church or through any person, but through Christ alone.
If you say you love Jesus, then obey Him also. Then will your faith be on full display and you will become a light unto the Lord in this darken world.
When we continue to put our trust in God and lean on Him in all situations of our lives, everything tends to work out for the greater good.
Our own works, no matter how good they seem, do more harm than not. This is why a desire to be led by the Spirit of God, and not ourselves, is so important.