7 Key Beliefs of Christianity7 Key Beliefs of Christianity

TrinityTrinity Jesus was both fully God and fully manJesus was both fully God and fully man Jesus was born of the virgin MaryJesus was born of the virgin Mary Jesus was crucified, died, and physically rose Jesus was crucified, died, and physically rose

from the deadfrom the dead Jesus is the only way to salvation – it is by the Jesus is the only way to salvation – it is by the

grace of God through faith grace of God through faith There is one GodThere is one God The Bible is truth – it is the divinely inspired The Bible is truth – it is the divinely inspired

Word of God.Word of God.

Jehovah’s Witness FounderJehovah’s Witness Founder

Charles Taze RussellCharles Taze Russell

ScripturesScriptures

New World Translation (NWT) of the BibleNew World Translation (NWT) of the Bible

Genesis 1:1-2Genesis 1:1-2

In the beginning God created the In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Now the heavens and the earth. Now the earth proved to be formless and earth proved to be formless and waste and there was darkness upon waste and there was darkness upon the surface of the watery deep; and the surface of the watery deep; and God’s active force was moving to God’s active force was moving to and fro over the surface of the and fro over the surface of the waters.waters.

John 1:1-3John 1:1-3

In the beginning the Word was, and In the beginning the Word was, and the Word was with God, and the the Word was with God, and the Word was a god. This one was in Word was a god. This one was in the beginning with God. All things the beginning with God. All things came into existence through him, came into existence through him, and apart from him not even one and apart from him not even one thing came into existence.thing came into existence.

Philippians 2:5-8Philippians 2:5-8Keep this mental attitude in YOU that was Keep this mental attitude in YOU that was

also in Christ Jesus, who, although he was also in Christ Jesus, who, although he was existing in God’s form, have no existing in God’s form, have no consideration to a seizure, namely, that he consideration to a seizure, namely, that he should be equal to God. No, but he should be equal to God. No, but he emptied himself and took a slave’s form emptied himself and took a slave’s form and came to be in the likeness of men. and came to be in the likeness of men. More than that, when he found himself in More than that, when he found himself in fashion as a man, he humbled himself and fashion as a man, he humbled himself and became obedient as far as death, yes, became obedient as far as death, yes, even death on a torture stake.even death on a torture stake.

Concept of God - JWConcept of God - JW

Monotheistic – only name is JehovahMonotheistic – only name is Jehovah

No TrinityNo Trinity

No celebrations that take away from No celebrations that take away from JehovahJehovah

Beliefs about Jesus - JWBeliefs about Jesus - JW Started out as and is now the angel Started out as and is now the angel

MichaelMichael Died on a torture stakeDied on a torture stake Spiritual ResurrectionSpiritual Resurrection Jesus returned spiritually in 1914Jesus returned spiritually in 1914 Good works are required for salvation Good works are required for salvation

since Jesus sacrifice was not good for all since Jesus sacrifice was not good for all timetime

After Life - JWAfter Life - JW

Only 144,000 will live eternally with God in Only 144,000 will live eternally with God in heaven.heaven.

The other believers will spend eternity in The other believers will spend eternity in paradise on earth.paradise on earth.

The non-believers will cease to exist (no The non-believers will cease to exist (no hell)hell)

End TimesEnd Times

Currently living in the end times (since Currently living in the end times (since Jesus has already returned)Jesus has already returned)

WWI – was a symbol of Armageddon WWI – was a symbol of Armageddon

Mormonism - HistoryMormonism - History

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FFTcQh67Dc

James 1:5James 1:5

“ “If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.” finding fault, and it will be given to him.”

Mormonism (The Church of Jesus Mormonism (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints)Christ of Latter Day Saints)

Joseph Smith had a vision as a teenager Joseph Smith had a vision as a teenager in the 1820sin the 1820s

God and Jesus told him to start the ‘true God and Jesus told him to start the ‘true church’ and to dig up the ‘golden tablets’ church’ and to dig up the ‘golden tablets’ that contained the history of the tribe of that contained the history of the tribe of Israel in North America.Israel in North America.

These golden tablets along with Smith’s These golden tablets along with Smith’s revelations became the Book of Mormonrevelations became the Book of Mormon

MormonismMormonism

Smith was eventually murdered for his Smith was eventually murdered for his radical beliefsradical beliefs

Brigham Young took over and moved the Brigham Young took over and moved the Mormons out west to UtahMormons out west to Utah

Young updated the Mormon teaching by Young updated the Mormon teaching by adding his own revelations (as did every adding his own revelations (as did every Mormon leader after).Mormon leader after).

Mormonism - BeliefsMormonism - Beliefs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LOL6owHhHKw&feature=related

Mormon Theology in a Nutshell Mormon Theology in a Nutshell (Concept of God)(Concept of God)

““As man is, God once was; as God is, man As man is, God once was; as God is, man may become.”may become.”

-LDS Church Prophet Lorenzo Snow-LDS Church Prophet Lorenzo Snow

God has a wife and spirit childrenGod has a wife and spirit children

Scriptures - MormonismScriptures - Mormonism

The Holy BibleThe Holy Bible

The Book of MormonThe Book of Mormon

Beliefs about Jesus - Beliefs about Jesus - MormonismMormonism

Jesus is the literal son of God and MaryJesus is the literal son of God and Mary

Since Jesus was only part god his Since Jesus was only part god his sacrifice is not sufficient for all (good sacrifice is not sufficient for all (good works are required for salvation)works are required for salvation)

Is the brother of SatanIs the brother of Satan

Afterlife - MormonismAfterlife - Mormonism

Become a godBecome a god

Stuff Invented by MormonsStuff Invented by Mormons

TelevisionTelevision OdometerOdometer Modern Word Processor (Word Perfect)Modern Word Processor (Word Perfect) Electric GuitarElectric Guitar Automatic ShotgunAutomatic Shotgun Video/Computer Games (DOOM, Quake, Video/Computer Games (DOOM, Quake,

Civilization, Age of Empires)Civilization, Age of Empires) Artificial Heart – Robert K. JarvikArtificial Heart – Robert K. Jarvik Kentucky Fried ChickenKentucky Fried Chicken

The The Articles of Faith of The Church of Jesus Christ of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints History of the Church, Vol. 4, of Latter-Day Saints History of the Church, Vol. 4,

pp. 535—541pp. 535—5411 We believe in God, the Eternal Father, and in His Son, Jesus Christ, and in the Holy Ghost.1 We believe in God, the Eternal Father, and in His Son, Jesus Christ, and in the Holy Ghost.

2 We believe that men will be punished for their own sins, and not for Adam’s transgression.2 We believe that men will be punished for their own sins, and not for Adam’s transgression. 3 We believe that through the Atonement of Christ, all mankind may be saved, by obedience to the laws and 3 We believe that through the Atonement of Christ, all mankind may be saved, by obedience to the laws and

ordinances of the Gospel.ordinances of the Gospel. 4 We believe that the first principles and ordinances of the Gospel are: first, Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ; 4 We believe that the first principles and ordinances of the Gospel are: first, Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ;

second, Repentance; third, Baptism by immersion for the remission of sins; fourth, Laying on of hands for the gift second, Repentance; third, Baptism by immersion for the remission of sins; fourth, Laying on of hands for the gift of the Holy Ghost.of the Holy Ghost.

5 We believe that a man must be called of God, by prophecy, and by the laying on of hands by those who are in 5 We believe that a man must be called of God, by prophecy, and by the laying on of hands by those who are in authority, to preach the Gospel and administer in the ordinances thereof.authority, to preach the Gospel and administer in the ordinances thereof.

6 We believe in the same organization that existed in the Primitive Church, namely, apostles, prophets, pastors, 6 We believe in the same organization that existed in the Primitive Church, namely, apostles, prophets, pastors, teachers, evangelists, and so forth.teachers, evangelists, and so forth.

7 We believe in the gift of tongues, prophecy, revelation, visions, healing, interpretation of tongues, and so forth.7 We believe in the gift of tongues, prophecy, revelation, visions, healing, interpretation of tongues, and so forth. 8 We believe the Bible to be the word of God as far as it is translated correctly; we also believe the Book of 8 We believe the Bible to be the word of God as far as it is translated correctly; we also believe the Book of

Mormon to be the word of God.Mormon to be the word of God. 9 We believe all that God has revealed, all that He does now reveal, and we believe that He will yet reveal many 9 We believe all that God has revealed, all that He does now reveal, and we believe that He will yet reveal many

great and important things pertaining to the Kingdom of God.great and important things pertaining to the Kingdom of God. 10 We believe in the literal gathering of Israel and in the restoration of the Ten Tribes; that Zion (the New 10 We believe in the literal gathering of Israel and in the restoration of the Ten Tribes; that Zion (the New

Jerusalem) will be built upon the American continent; that Christ will reign personally upon the earth; and, that the Jerusalem) will be built upon the American continent; that Christ will reign personally upon the earth; and, that the earth will be renewed and receive its paradisiacal glory.earth will be renewed and receive its paradisiacal glory.

11 We claim the privilege of worshiping Almighty God according to the dictates of our own conscience, and allow 11 We claim the privilege of worshiping Almighty God according to the dictates of our own conscience, and allow all men the same privilege, let them worship how, where, or what they may.all men the same privilege, let them worship how, where, or what they may.

12 We believe in being subject to kings, presidents, rulers, and magistrates, in obeying, honoring, and sustaining 12 We believe in being subject to kings, presidents, rulers, and magistrates, in obeying, honoring, and sustaining the law.the law.

13. We believe in being honest, true, chaste, benevolent, virtuous, and in doing good to all men; indeed, we may 13. We believe in being honest, true, chaste, benevolent, virtuous, and in doing good to all men; indeed, we may say that we follow the admonition of Paul--We believe all things, we hope all things, we have endured many say that we follow the admonition of Paul--We believe all things, we hope all things, we have endured many things, and hope to be able to endure all things. If there is anything virtuous, lovely, or of good report or things, and hope to be able to endure all things. If there is anything virtuous, lovely, or of good report or praiseworthy, we seek after these things.praiseworthy, we seek after these things.

--Joseph Smith--Joseph Smith

Which of these people is a Which of these people is a Jehovah’s Witness?Jehovah’s Witness?