Technically those who follow Christ are only known as “Christians”, first by the Gentiles at Antioch, according to the Bible. It’s mentioned at least three times in the Bible that “we” are known as Christians by others, not actually those who follow Christ. So really those who follow Christ are called Christ followers. Or Jesus followers. Christians, the term is made up from those who didn’t follow Christ. And labeled those who did. Although it’s fine to call yourself one. Nothing wrong with it. It literally means those who follow Christ. But, someone who doesn’t label as such, isn’t wrong to say. Many of us are ignorant to this information. I myself was until recently.
That’s a fair note; the earliest use of the term “Christian” was indeed outsiders in Antioch labeling Christ’s followers. But the meaning was simple: those who follow Christ. By that definition, Latter-day Saints clearly fit, since everything in our faith is centered on Jesus as Savior and Redeemer.
So while different traditions frame doctrine differently, it doesn’t make sense to deny the label altogether. If “Christian” means a follower of Christ, then Latter-day Saints are Christians.
Yea it just reminded me when you say you’re not technically called Mormons, it’s a label you have by others. Same for those who follow Christ. From what I know yes LDS are as much “Christian” as I am in my southern Baptist church. There are some beliefs I find interesting..something about Jesus being a brother to Lucifer? But the foundation of Jesus seems the same. Which is the most important imo. God’s free gift. There are some thought that differ, but you seem to have salvation with Jesus the same as I do. and that’s beautiful. I don’t see you any different brother. We follow Christ. That’s what’s important.
Technically those who follow Christ are only known as “Christians”, first by the Gentiles at Antioch, according to the Bible. It’s mentioned at least three times in the Bible that “we” are known as Christians by others, not actually those who follow Christ. So really those who follow Christ are called Christ followers. Or Jesus followers. Christians, the term is made up from those who didn’t follow Christ. And labeled those who did. Although it’s fine to call yourself one. Nothing wrong with it. It literally means those who follow Christ. But, someone who doesn’t label as such, isn’t wrong to say. Many of us are ignorant to this information. I myself was until recently.
That’s a fair note; the earliest use of the term “Christian” was indeed outsiders in Antioch labeling Christ’s followers. But the meaning was simple: those who follow Christ. By that definition, Latter-day Saints clearly fit, since everything in our faith is centered on Jesus as Savior and Redeemer.
So while different traditions frame doctrine differently, it doesn’t make sense to deny the label altogether. If “Christian” means a follower of Christ, then Latter-day Saints are Christians.
Yea it just reminded me when you say you’re not technically called Mormons, it’s a label you have by others. Same for those who follow Christ. From what I know yes LDS are as much “Christian” as I am in my southern Baptist church. There are some beliefs I find interesting..something about Jesus being a brother to Lucifer? But the foundation of Jesus seems the same. Which is the most important imo. God’s free gift. There are some thought that differ, but you seem to have salvation with Jesus the same as I do. and that’s beautiful. I don’t see you any different brother. We follow Christ. That’s what’s important.