Mormonism and Christianity/Grace and works

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Mormon versus Evangelical beliefs regarding grace and works

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• The Mormon perspective on the relationship between baptism and grace
• Mormonism and the "unforgivable sin"
• Evangelicals use quotes from Mormon sources to try and paint a picture of an "impossible gospel"

The Mormon perspective on the relationship between baptism and grace

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• Question: Is there no biblical requirement to receive baptism?

Mormonism and the "unforgivable sin"

Summary: Why did LDS apostle Bruce McConkie write that a man may commit a sin so grievous that it will place him beyond the atoning blood of Christ (Mormon Doctrine, 1979, p. 93) when the Bible says that the blood of Christ cleanses us from all sin (1 John 1:7)?

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• Question: Is there an "unforgivable sin" that is beyond the reach of Christ's atonement?
• Question: What must one do in order to become a "Son of Perdition"?

Evangelicals use quotes from Mormon sources to try and paint a picture of an "impossible gospel"

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• Question: Do Mormon scriptures portray an "impossible gospel" in which nobody can be saved?
• Non-LDS Christian Stephen H. Webb: Joseph Smith does not reject the efficacy or necessity of grace
• Question: Is it impossible to receive the grace of Jesus Christ so long as we are sinning?
• Question: Is it impossible to receive salvation because the conditions we must meet are too high for any man to obtain?
• Question: Is it impossible to receive salvation because no one can keep the commandments continually?