Lance wrote: > 'Who do men say that I am"???????? > Who do you say that He is"???????? > This is that which distinguishes TRUE > belief from FALSE belief. > THIS IS THE GOSPEL! To be wrong here > is to preach a FALSE GOSPEL!
I think this point you make only holds true in so far as one can see that Jesus is the Messiah. Beyond that, I think you might be taking this too far. Does one truly have to articulate correctly the Godhead in order to be preaching the true gospel? I don't think so. In my opinion, the widespread influence of Walter Martin led many believers astray on this point. If you see it otherwise, I would be interested in hearing you elaborate upon this. It may be that I have not given this enough thought. I do not reject Mormonism because of their henotheistic view of the Godhead. I reject Mormonism because the basis of it is Joseph Smith's assertion that God was using him to establish the true church. As I have examined Joseph Smith carefully, historically and theologically, and especially in light of the book of Abraham, and some of his prophecies in the Doctrine and Covenants, I have concluded that he is a fraud. God does not use frauds to establish his church. I also look at the fruit of his work. It is not good fruit. There is some good fruit in Mormonism right now, but I think that is happening despite Joseph Smith. The church he founded continued to embrace Jesus Christ, and so that influence has continued to work within Mormonism and move it back toward mainstream Christianity. Mormonism is much closer to mainstream Christianity today than it was at the time of Brigham Young. You might also consider that not all Mormons embrace henotheism. The Community of Christ (Re-organized Church...) sect of Mormonism is a branch that accepts the Trinity. This branch was the one led by Joseph Smith's own son and wife. Do you accept this sect of Mormonism simply because their view of the Godhead is more accurate from your perspective? Peace be with you. David Miller. ---------- "Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer every man." (Colossians 4:6) http://www.InnGlory.org If you do not want to receive posts from this list, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and you will be unsubscribed. If you have a friend who wants to join, tell him to send an e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and he will be subscribed.
