Overview

Belief about God

Scripture
Jesus Christ
Salvation
Organisation
Practices
Lifestyle Differences
Conclusion
OVERVIEW

Mormonism:
Founded in the early 19th century by Joseph Smith in the United States.
Central Text: The Book of Mormon.

Christianity:
Traces its roots to the 1st century AD, with Jesus Christ as its central figure.
Central Text: The Bible (Old and New Testaments).

BELIEF ABOUT GOD

Christianity:
Belief in the Holy Trinity (Father, Son, Holy Spirit) as one God.

Mormonism:
Belief in separate divine beings (God the Father, Jesus Christ, Holy Spirit).
SCRIPTURE

Christianity:
The Bible (Old and New Testaments).

Mormonism:
The Bible and the Book of Mormon (additional scripture unique to Mormonism), The
Doctrine and Covenants, The Pearl of Great Price

VIEW ON JESUS

Christianity:
Jesus Christ is the divine Son of God.

Mormonism:
Jesus Christ is a separate divine being and the spiritual brother of humanity.
SALVATION

Christianity:
Emphasis on salvation through faith in Jesus Christ and God's grace.

Mormonism:
Emphasis on both faith and good works, including baptism and temple ordinances. Concept
of exaltation.

CHURCH ORGANISATION

Christianity:
Various denominations with different structures (e.g., Catholic, Protestant).

Mormonism:
Hierarchical structure with a Prophet and Quorum of Twelve Apostles.
RITUALS

Mormonism:
Unique rituals such as baptism for the dead, temple ceremonies, and temple garments.

Christianity:
Baptism and Communion are common practices, but vary by denomination.

CULTURE

Mormons often have distinct cultural practices and values, such as family-centered living.

Christians may have diverse cultural practices based on their denomination and region.
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