Mormonism (Latter-Day Saints) was founded by Joseph Smith in 1830, and now claims more than 12 million adherents. They believe that the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost are three separate gods. Salvation is accomplished by faith in Christ, good works, ordinances, and evangelism. Humankind is of the same species as God, were begotten in heaven as offspring of his wives, and were sent to earth for their potential exaltation and godhood. Mormons go to heaven with God and their families; hell is for those who reject God after death. They practice baptism for the dead and eternal marriage, claiming the Book of Mormon as sacred. They teach: “As man is, God once was; as God is, man may become.” How different the words of Psalm 90:2, “Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever You had formed the earth and the world, even from everlasting to everlasting, You are God.” “I am He: before Me there was no God formed, neither shall there be after Me” (Isa 43:10).
Today’s Reading: Ezra 8-10 Memorize: Malachi 4:1-2