LDS Christians - Who is your Jesus?

Before starting i would like to say that for my own benefit and also the benefit of LDS christians on this site, i would like to get to the bottom of this. So i would be grateful if LDS christians could have an input.

So the question for LDS Christians is, Who is your Jesus? I would like you to assume that i have no knowledge of Christianity, and hence an explanation of any terms etc.

Thanks

THE LIVING CHRIST
THE TESTIMONY OF THE APOSTLES
THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS

As we commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ two
millennia ago, we offer our testimony of the
reality of His matchless life and the infinite
virtue of His great atoning sacrifice. None other has had
so profound an influence upon all who have lived and
will yet live upon the earth.
He was the Great Jehovah of the Old Testament, the
Messiah of the New. Under the direction of His Father,
He was the creator of the earth. “All things were made by
him; and without him was not any thing made that was
made” (John 1:3). Though sinless, He was baptized to
fulfill all righteousness. He “went about doing good”
(Acts 10:38), yet was despised for it. His gospel was a
message of peace and goodwill. He entreated all to follow
His example. He walked the roads of Palestine, healing
the sick, causing the blind to see, and raising the dead. He
taught the truths of eternity, the reality of our premortal
existence, the purpose of our life on earth, and the potential
for the sons and daughters of God in the life to come.
He instituted the sacrament as a reminder of His great
atoning sacrifice. He was arrested and condemned on
spurious charges, convicted to satisfy a mob, and sentenced
to die on Calvary’s cross. He gave His life to atone for the
sins of all mankind. His was a great vicarious gift in
behalf of all who would ever live upon the earth.
We solemnly testify that His life, which is central to all
human history, neither began in Bethlehem nor concluded
on Calvary. He was the Firstborn of the Father, the Only
Begotten Son in the flesh, the Redeemer of the world.
He rose from the grave to “become the firstfruits of them
that slept” (1 Corinthians 15:20). As Risen Lord, He visited
among those He had loved in life. He also ministered
among His “other sheep” (John 10:16) in ancient America.
In the modern world, He and His Father appeared to the
boy Joseph Smith, ushering in the long-promised “dispensation
of the fulness of times” (Ephesians 1:10).
Of the Living Christ, the Prophet Joseph wrote: “His
eyes were as a flame of fire; the hair of his head was white
like the pure snow; his countenance shone above the
brightness of the sun; and his voice was as the sound of the
rushing of great waters, even the voice of Jehovah, saying:
“I am the first and the last; I am he who liveth, I am
he who was slain; I am your advocate with the Father”
(D&C 110:3–4).
Of Him the Prophet also declared: “And now, after the
many testimonies which have been given of him, this is the
testimony, last of all, which we give of him: That he lives!
“For we saw him, even on the right hand of God; and
we heard the voice bearing record that he is the Only
Begotten of the Father—
“That by him, and through him, and of him, the worlds
are and were created, and the inhabitants thereof are
begotten sons and daughters unto God” (D&C 76:22–24).
We declare in words of solemnity that His priesthood
and His Church have been restored upon the earth—
“built upon the foundation of . . . apostles and prophets,
Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone”
(Ephesians 2:20).
We testify that He will someday return to earth. “And
the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all flesh shall
see it together” (Isaiah 40:5). He will rule as King of
Kings and reign as Lord of Lords, and every knee shall
bend and every tongue shall speak in worship before
Him. Each of us will stand to be judged of Him according
to our works and the desires of our hearts.
We bear testimony, as His duly ordained Apostles—
that Jesus is the Living Christ, the immortal Son of God.
He is the great King Immanuel, who stands today on the
right hand of His Father. He is the light, the life, and the
hope of the world. His way is the path that leads to
happiness in this life and eternal life in the world to come.
God be thanked for the matchless gift of His divine Son.

Endless said:

Before starting i would like to say that for my own benefit and also the benefit of LDS christians on this site, i would like to get to the bottom of this. So i would be grateful if LDS christians could have an input.

So the question for LDS Christians is, Who is your Jesus? I would like you to assume that i have no knowledge of Christianity, and hence an explanation of any terms etc.

Thanks

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Jesus Christ is the Son of God. He is my older brother, and a figurative father because of my baptism.

He is the Creator and created this world under the direction of God the Father.

He is the Savior and Redeemer. He suffered for my sins so that I could be forgiven and overcome spiritual death. He died on the cross and was resurrected so that I could overcome physical death.

He is my advocate with my Heavenly Father.

He will be my judge.

Thanks SoyLeche.

You touched on who Jesus actually was in that answer - as well as what he did and why. But could you concentrate solely on who Jesus was?
You mention that he was the Son of God, the Great Jehovah of the old testament, can you go into a lot more depth on this? Not your own opinions, but what your doctrine teaches you.

Jesus Christ See also Advocate; Alpha and Omega; Anointed One; Ascension; Atone, Atonement; Beginning; Begotten; Blood; Bread of Life; Bridegroom; Comforter; Conscience; Cornerstone; Create, Creation; Cross; Crucifixion; Deliverer; Endless; Faith; Fall of Adam and Eve; Firstborn; God, Godhead; Golgotha; Good Shepherd; Gospels; Grace; I AM; Immanuel; Jehovah; Lamb of God; Light, Light of Christ; Living Water; Lord; Mary, Mother of Jesus; Mediator; Messiah; Plan of Redemption; Redeem, Redeemed, Redemption; Redeemer; Remission of Sins; Repent, Repentance; Resurrection; Rock; Sacrament; Sacrifice; Savior; Second Coming of Jesus Christ; Sermon on the Mount; Serpent, Brazen; Son of Man; Transfiguration—Transfiguration of Christ; Way

Christ (a Greek word) and Messiah (a Hebrew word) mean “the anointed.” Jesus Christ is the Firstborn of the Father in the spirit (Heb. 1: 6; D&C 93: 21). He is the Only Begotten of the Father in the flesh (John 1: 14; 3: 16). He is Jehovah (D&C 110: 3-4) and was foreordained to his great calling before the creation of the world. Under the direction of the Father, Jesus created the earth and everything on it (John 1: 3, 14; Moses 1: 31-33). He was born to Mary at Bethlehem, lived a sinless life, and made a perfect atonement for the sins of all mankind by shedding of his blood and giving his life on the cross (Matt. 2: 1; 1 Ne. 11: 13-33; 3 Ne. 27: 13-16; D&C 76: 40-42). He rose from the dead, thus assuring the eventual resurrection of all mankind. Through Jesus’ atonement and resurrection, those who repent of their sins and obey God’s commandments can live eternally with Jesus and the Father (2 Ne. 9: 10-12; 21-22; D&C 76: 50-53, 62).

Jesus Christ is the greatest being to be born on this earth. His life is the perfect example of how all mankind should live. All prayers, blessings, and priesthood ordinances should be done in his name. He is the Lord of lords, King of kings, the Creator, the Savior, and the God of the whole earth.

Jesus Christ will come again in power and glory to reign on the earth during the Millennium. At the last day, he will judge all mankind (Alma 11: 40-41; JS-M 1).

Summary of his life (in sequence of events): Jesus’ birth and mission were foretold, Luke 1: 26-38 (Isa. 7: 14; 9: 6-7; 1 Ne. 11). Was born, Luke 2: 1-7 (Matt. 1: 18-25). Was circumcised, Luke 2: 21. Was presented in the temple, Luke 2: 22-38. Was visited by the wise men, Matt. 2: 1-12. Joseph and Mary fled with him to Egypt, Matt. 2: 13-18. Was brought to Nazareth, Matt. 2: 19-23. Visited the temple at age twelve, Luke 2: 41-50. Had brothers and sisters, Matt. 13: 55-56 (Mark 6: 3). Was baptized, Matt. 3: 13-17 (Mark 1: 9-11; Luke 3: 21-22). Was tempted by the devil, Matt. 4: 1-11 (Mark 1: 12-13; Luke 4: 1-13). Called his disciples, Matt. 4: 18-22 (Matt. 9: 9; Mark 1: 16-20; 2: 13-14; Luke 5: 1-11, 27-28; 6: 12-16; John 1: 35-51). Commissioned the Twelve, Matt. 10: 1-4 (Mark 3: 13-19; Luke 6: 12-16). Gave the Sermon on the Mount, Matt. 5-7. Foretold his own death and resurrection, Matt. 16: 21 (Matt. 17: 22-23; 20: 17-19; Mark 8: 31; 9: 30-32; 10: 32-34; Luke 9: 22; 18: 31-34). Was transfigured, Matt. 17: 1-9 (Mark 9: 2-8; Luke 9: 28-36). Sent forth the seventy, Luke 10: 1-20. Made his triumphal entry into Jerusalem, Matt. 21: 1-11 (Mark 11: 1-11; Luke 19: 29-40; John 12: 12-15). Instituted the sacrament, Matt. 26: 26-29 (Mark 14: 22-25; Luke 22: 19-20). Suffered and prayed in Gethsemane, Matt. 26: 36-46 (Mark 14: 32-42; Luke 22: 39-46). Was betrayed, arrested, and forsaken, Matt. 26: 47-56 (Mark 14: 43-53; Luke 22: 47-54; John 18: 2-13). Was crucified, Matt. 27: 31-54 (Mark 15: 20-41; Luke 23: 26-28, 32-49; John 19: 16-30). Was resurrected, Matt. 28: 1-8 (Mark 16: 1-8; Luke 24: 1-12; John 20: 1-10). Appeared after his resurrection, Matt. 28: 9-20 (Mark 16: 9-18; Luke 24: 13-48; John 20: 11-31; Acts 1: 3-8; 1 Cor. 15: 5-8). Ascended to heaven, Mark 16: 19-20 (Luke 24: 51-53; Acts 1: 9-12). Appeared to the Nephites, 3 Ne. 11: 1-17 (3 Ne. 11-26). Appeared to Joseph Smith, JS-H 1: 15-20.

Authority: The government shall be upon his shoulder, Isa. 9: 6 (2 Ne. 19: 6). Jesus taught as one having authority, Matt. 7: 28-29 (Mark 1: 22). The Son of Man hath power on earth to forgive sins, Matt. 9: 6. Jesus commanded the unclean spirits with authority and they obeyed him, Mark 1: 27 (Luke 4: 33-36). Jesus ordained twelve to have power, Mark 3: 14-15. Jesus’ word was with power, Luke 4: 32. The Father hath committed all judgment unto the Son, John 5: 22, 27. God anointed Jesus with the Holy Ghost and with power, Acts 10: 38. Christ was foreordained before the foundation of the world, 1 Pet. 1: 20 (Ether 3: 14). Christ has the keys of hell and of death, Rev. 1: 18. All men become subject unto Christ, 2 Ne. 9: 5. Jesus Christ, the Son of God, is the Father of heaven and earth, the Creator of all things from the beginning, Hel. 14: 12. Christ came by the will of the Father to do his will, D&C 19: 24. Jesus received a fulness of the glory of the Father, and he received all power, D&C 93: 3-4, 16-17 (John 3: 35-36).

Example of Jesus Christ: I have given you an example, John 13: 15. I am the way, the truth, and the life, John 14: 6. Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps, 1 Pet. 2: 21. Unless a man follow the example of the Son of the living God, he cannot be saved, 2 Ne. 31: 16. I would that ye should be perfect even as I, 3 Ne. 12: 48. This shall ye always observe to do, even as I have done, 3 Ne. 18: 6. I have set an example for you, 3 Ne. 18: 16. The works which ye have seen me do that shall ye also do, 3 Ne. 27: 21, 27. True followers of Jesus Christ shall be like him, Moro. 7: 48.

Glory of Jesus Christ: The glory of the Lord filled the tabernacle, Ex. 40: 34-38. The whole earth is full of his glory, Isa. 6: 3 (2 Ne. 16: 3). The glory of the Lord is risen upon thee, Isa. 60: 1-2. The Son of Man shall come in the glory of his Father, Matt. 16: 27. Glorify thou me with the glory which I had with thee before the world was, John 17: 5. The Holy One of Israel must reign in great glory, 1 Ne. 22: 24. We had a hope of his glory, Jacob 4: 4. The Son of God cometh in his glory, Alma 5: 50. He did expound all things, from the beginning until he should come in his glory, 3 Ne. 26: 3. Mine Apostles shall stand clothed in glory even as I am, D&C 29: 12 (D&C 45: 44). We beheld the glory of the Son, on the right hand of the Father, D&C 76: 19-23. John saw and bore record of the fulness of my glory, D&C 93: 6 (John 1: 14). His countenance shone above the brightness of the sun, D&C 110: 3. His glory was upon me, and I beheld his face, Moses 1: 1-11. This is my work and my glory, Moses 1: 39.

Head of the Church: Christ is the head of the Church, Eph. 5: 23 (Eph. 1: 22; 4: 15). He is the head of the body, the Church, Col. 1: 18. This is my Church, Mosiah 26: 22 (Mosiah 27: 13). Christ was the author and the finisher of their faith, Moro. 6: 1-4. This Church have I established, D&C 33: 5 (3 Ne. 27: 3-8).

Judge: He shall judge the world in righteousness, Ps. 9: 8 (3 Ne. 27: 16). He cometh to judge the earth, Ps. 96: 13. God shall judge the righteous and the wicked, Eccl. 3: 17. He shall judge among the nations, Isa. 2: 4 (Micah 4: 3; 2 Ne. 12: 4). With righteousness will he judge the poor, Isa. 11: 2-4. The Father hath committed all judgment unto the Son, John 5: 22. If I judge, my judgment is true, John 8: 16. He was ordained of God to be the Judge of quick and dead, Acts 10: 42 (2 Tim. 4: 1). God shall judge the secrets of men by Jesus Christ, Rom. 2: 16. We shall all stand before the judgment seat of Christ, Rom. 14: 10 (2 Cor. 5: 10; Alma 12: 12; Morm. 3: 20; 7: 6; Ether 12: 38; D&C 135: 5). All men come unto God to be judged of him according to the truth and holiness which is in him, 2 Ne. 2: 10. Stand before God to be judged according to deeds, Alma 5: 15 (Alma 12: 15; 33: 22; 3 Ne. 27: 14). God and Christ are the judge of all, D&C 76: 68.

Millennial reign of Christ: The government shall be upon his shoulder, Isa. 9: 6 (2 Ne. 19: 6). I will dwell in the midst of thee, saith the Lord, Zech. 2: 10-12 (Zech. 14: 9). God shall give unto Jesus the throne of his father David, Luke 1: 30-33. Christ shall reign for ever and ever, Rev. 11: 15. The Saints shall reign with Christ a thousand years, Rev. 20: 4 (D&C 76: 63). Because of the righteousness of the people, Satan will have no power, 1 Ne. 22: 26 (Rev. 20: 1-3). I will dwell in righteousness with men on earth a thousand years, D&C 29: 11 (D&C 43: 29-30). Be subject to the powers that be, until he reigns whose right it is to reign, D&C 58: 22 (1 Cor. 15: 25). Christ will reign personally upon the earth, A of F 1: 10 (Isa. 32: 1).

Postmortal appearances of Christ: When Jesus was risen, he appeared first to Mary, Mark 16: 9 (John 20: 11-18). Jesus walked and talked with two of the disciples on the road to Emmaus, Luke 24: 13-34. Jesus appeared to the Apostles, who felt his hands and feet, Luke 24: 36-43 (John 20: 19-20). Jesus appeared to Thomas, John 20: 24-29. Jesus appeared to the disciples at the sea of Tiberias, John 21: 1-14. Jesus ministered for forty days after his resurrection, Acts 1: 2-3. Stephen saw Jesus standing on the right hand of God, Acts 7: 55-56. Jesus appeared to Saul, Acts 9: 1-8 (JST, Acts 9: 7; Acts 26: 9-17). Christ was seen by more than 500 people, 1 Cor. 15: 3-8. Jesus Christ showed himself to the people of Nephi, 3 Ne. 11: 1-17. 2500 people saw and heard Jesus, 3 Ne. 17: 16-25. Mormon was visited by the Lord, Morm. 1: 15. Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon saw Jesus, D&C 76: 22-23. Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery saw the Lord in the Kirtland Temple, D&C 110: 1-4. Joseph Smith saw Jesus on the right hand of God, JS-H 1: 15-17.

Premortal existence of Christ: The Lord appeared unto Abram, Gen. 12: 7 (Gen. 17: 1; 18: 1; Abr. 2: 6-8). The Lord spoke unto Moses face to face, Ex. 33: 11 (Deut. 34: 10; Moses 1: 1-2). I saw the Lord standing upon the altar, Amos 9: 1. In the beginning, the Word was with God. And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, John 1: 1, 14 (1 Jn. 1: 1-3). Before Abraham was, I am, John 8: 58. Glorify thou me with the glory which I had with thee before the world was, John 17: 5. Isaiah verily saw my Redeemer as I and my brother Jacob have seen him, 2 Ne. 11: 2-3. On the morrow come I into the world, 3 Ne. 1: 12-14. Christ was before the world began, 3 Ne. 26: 5 (John 6: 62). As I appear unto thee will I appear unto my people in the flesh, Ether 3: 14-17. Enoch saw the Lord and walked with him, D&C 107: 48-49. My Beloved Son, which was my Beloved and Chosen from the beginning, Moses 4: 2. The Lord said: Whom shall I send? And one answered like unto the Son of Man: Here am I, send me, Abr. 3: 27.

Prophecies about the birth and death of Jesus Christ: A virgin shall conceive and bear a son, Isa. 7: 14 (1 Ne. 11: 13-20). Out of Bethlehem shall come forth a ruler in Israel, Micah 5: 2. Samuel the Lamanite prophesied a day, a night, and a day of light; a new star; and other signs, Hel. 14: 2-6. Samuel the Lamanite prophesied darkness, thunderings and lightnings, and shaking of the earth, Hel. 14: 20-27. The signs of Jesus’ birth were fulfilled, 3 Ne. 1: 15-21. The signs of Jesus’ death were fulfilled, 3 Ne. 8: 5-23.

Taking the name of Jesus Christ upon us: There is no other name whereby we must be saved, Acts 4: 12 (2 Ne. 31: 21). The Apostles rejoiced that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for his name, Acts 5: 38-42. This is his commandment, That we should believe on the name of his Son Jesus Christ, 1 Jn. 3: 23. Witness that ye are willing to take upon you the name of Christ by baptism, 2 Ne. 31: 13. I would that ye should take upon you the name of Christ, Mosiah 5: 6-12 (Mosiah 1: 11). Whosoever was desirous to take upon them the name of Christ did join the Church of God, Mosiah 25: 23. All those who were true believers in Christ took upon them the name of Christ, Alma 46: 15. The gate of heaven is open to those who will believe on the name of Jesus Christ, Hel. 3: 28. Blessed is he who is found faithful unto my name at the last day, Ether 4: 19. They are willing to take upon them the name of the Son, Moro. 4: 3 (D&C 20: 77). Take upon you the name of Christ, D&C 18: 21-25.

Testimony borne of Jesus Christ: Paul testified that Jesus is the Christ, Acts 18: 5. Even the evil spirits testified that they knew Jesus, Acts 19: 15. No man can say that Jesus is the Lord except by the Holy Ghost, 1 Cor. 12: 3. Every knee shall bow and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, Philip. 2: 10-11. We talk of Christ, we rejoice in Christ, we preach of Christ, we prophesy of Christ, 2 Ne. 25: 26. The Book of Mormon is to convince the Jew and Gentile that Jesus is the Christ, 2 Ne. 26: 12 (Book of Mormon title page). The prophets and the scriptures testify of Christ, Jacob 7: 11, 19. Seek this Jesus of whom the prophets and apostles have written, Ether 12: 41. We saw him and heard the voice bearing record that he is the Only Begotten, D&C 76: 20-24. This is eternal lives—to know God and Jesus Christ, D&C 132: 24. We believe in God the Eternal Father, and in His Son, Jesus Christ, A of F 1: 1. We believe that Christ will reign personally upon the earth, A of F 1: 10.

Types or symbols of Christ: Abel offered the firstlings of his flock, Gen. 4: 4 (Moses 5: 20). Take thine only son Isaac, and offer him for an offering, Gen. 22: 1-13 (Jacob 4: 5). The Lord commanded the children of Israel to sacrifice lambs without blemish, Ex. 12: 5, 21, 46 (Num. 9: 12; John 1: 29; 19: 33; 1 Pet. 1: 19; Rev. 5: 6). This is the bread which the Lord hath given you to eat, Ex. 16: 2-15 (John 6: 51). Smite the rock, and there shall come water out of it, that the people might drink, Ex. 17: 6 (John 4: 6-14; 1 Cor. 10: 1-4). The goat shall bear upon him all their iniquities, Lev. 16: 20-22 (Isa. 53: 11; Mosiah 14: 11; 15: 6-9). Moses lifted up a serpent of brass to save those who look at it, Num. 21: 8-9 (John 3: 14-15; Alma 33: 19; Hel. 8: 14-15). Jonah was in the belly of the fish three days, Jonah 1: 17 (Matt. 12: 40). This thing is a similitude of the sacrifice of the Only Begotten of the Father, Moses 5: 4-8.

Endless said:

You touched on who Jesus actually was in that answer - as well as what he did and why. But could you concentrate solely on who Jesus was?

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He touched on who Jesus actually was? What, exactly, are you looking for? Do you have some specific questions we might address, because I think you'd have found SoyLeche's response to be more than adequate had you been asking the same question of a "mainstream" Christian.

BIBLE DICTIONARY
CHRIST The anointed (Gk.) or Messiah (Heb.).
Jesus, who is called Christ, is the firstborn of the Father in the spirit and the Only Begotten of the Father in the flesh. He is Jehovah, and was foreordained to his great calling in the Grand Councils before the world was. He was born of Mary at Bethlehem, lived a sinless life, and wrought out a perfect atonement for all mankind by the shedding of his blood and his death on the cross. He rose from the grave and brought to pass the bodily resurrection of every living thing and the salvation and exaltation of the faithful.

He is the greatest Being to be born on this earth - the perfect example - and all religious things should be done in his name. He is Lord of lords, King of kings, the Creator, the Savior, the God of the whole earth, the Captain of our salvation, the Bright and Morning Star. He is in all things, above all things, through all things, and round about all things; he is Alpha and Omega, the first and the last; his name is above every name, and is the only name under heaven by which we can be saved.

He will come again in power and glory to dwell on the earth, and will stand as Judge of all mankind at the last day.

See also Anointed One; Christ, names of; Jesus.

TOPICAL GUIDE
JESUS CHRIST [SUMMARY]

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Acts 7: 55saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing on the right hand of God. Acts 9: 5(Acts 22: 8; Acts 26: 15) I am Jesus whom thou persecutest. Acts 10: 38How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth. Acts 13: 23hath God . . . raised unto Israel a Saviour, Jesus. Acts 18: 5testified to the Jews that Jesus was Christ. Acts 19: 15evil spirit . . . said, Jesus I know, and Paul. Rom. 6: 3so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ. 1 Cor. 2: 2any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified. 1 Cor. 12: 3no man can say that Jesus is the Lord. Eph. 2: 20Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone. Philip. 2: 10at the name of Jesus every knee should bow. Philip. 2: 11every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord. 2 Tim. 2: 8Jesus Christ of the seed of David. Heb. 2: 9Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death. Heb. 4: 14great high priest . . . Jesus the Son of God. Heb. 12: 2Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith. Heb. 13: 8Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever. 2 Ne. 25: 19(Mosiah 3: 8) Messiah . . . his name shall be Jesus Christ. 3 Ne. 9: 15(3 Ne. 11: 10) I am Jesus Christ the Son of God. Ether 2: 12God of the land, who is Jesus Christ. Ether 3: 14(Ether 3: 17-20) I am Jesus Christ . . . the Father and the Son. D&C 59: 5in the name of Jesus Christ thou shalt serve him. Moses 6: 52mine Only Begotten Son . . . which is Jesus Christ.

I can guarrentee SoyLeche that not a single person on this site will bother to read through those replies you put up with all the links. I fail to understand why you did this when i asked you in my last reply to go into more detail on Jesus being the Son of God and the Great Jehovah of the old testament.

This could have been done simply so that a person with no basis in Christianity would have been able to understand, however since you have posted the way you have, it would seem you are attempting to ridicule and disrupt the topic. I would ask if the administrators could prune the topic.

Endless said:

I can guarrentee SoyLeche that not a single person on this site will bother to read through those replies you put up with all the links. I fail to understand why you did this when i asked you in my last reply to go into more detail on Jesus being the Son of God and the Great Jehovah of the old testament.

This could have been done simply so that a person with no basis in Christianity would have been able to understand, however since you have posted the way you have, it would seem you are attempting to ridicule and disrupt the topic. I would ask if the administrators could prun the topic.

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How on earth can you be so critical of SoyLeche's response? You specifically asked, "Can you go into a lot more depth on this? Not your own opinions, but what your doctrine teaches you." He couldn't possibly have provided you with a better tool for actually getting a handle on LDS doctrine. I'm sure he didn't intend for you to go to every one of these links, but instead of looking at the ones you personally have an interest in, you simply dismiss his entire effort. Any of the Latter-day Saints on this forum could have given you an explanation of what they believe Jesus Christ to be. Jonny actually did that. But if you want official doctrine -- not in our words, but in the words of the LDS Church leadership -- you've now got it at your fingertips.

I also asked what it is you are specifically looking for, and you didn't bother responding. What would it take to satisfy you? You don't want our opinions or interpretations, even though we have offered to give them to you. You say you want doctrine, but when we give you that, you don't like it either.

I'm going to attempt (as jonny already did) to tell you what I, as a Latter-day Saint, believe about Jesus Christ. I believe my understanding of who He is is in line with LDS doctrine.

Jesus Christ is the Only Begotten Son of God, and thus, God himself. He was with His Father in the beginning and, under His Father's direction, created "worlds without number," including our universe. He was the "firstborn among many brethren" (i.e. all of us) and was "the Lamb chosen before the foundation of the world," designated by our Father in Heaven to be the Savior of mankind. As the second person in the Godhead, He descended to earth, taking upon Himself a physical body, being born to a Virgin in the most humble of circumstances. He was the only person who has ever lived to have both a divine and a mortal parent. He lived a perfect life, absolutely free from sin. He obeyed His Father in all things, acknowledging His greatness and glory at all times. He established a Church before concluding His ministry, and appointed twelve men to oversee it in His absence. He consistently taught a gospel of love, mercy and forgiveness, and then in the most unselfish way conceivable to mankind, offered Himself as a ransom for our sins. He took upon Himself the guilt we had incurred and would incur and suffered in a way that we cannot possibly imagine, both in Gethsemane and on Calvary. After three days in the tomb, He was literally resurrected from the dead. He remained among His Apostles for an additional 40 days and then ascended to His Father and God, where He reigns with Him today. He is our advocate with the Father. He lives and loves us and is waiting to bring us home again.

Squirt, i admire your loyalty but you know as well as i do that what Soyleche posted up did not go into depth on what i specifically asked in that post, which was Jesus being the Son of God and the Great Jehovah of the OT.
It also did not require much effort - just copy and pasting. It was just to disrupt the topic - maybe to have a little fun and take the 'go into more detail' to the extreme. Such postings do not help anyone.

I also asked what it is you are specifically looking for, and you didn't bother responding.

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Squirt, if you bothered to read on down a little bit in the very same post you quoted from, you would find specifically what i was looking for. Please don't critise me, i can't be responsible if you don't read what i write.

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Squirt, i admire your loyalty but you know as well as i do that what Soyleche posted up did not go into depth on what i specifically asked in that post, which was Jesus being the Son of God and the Great Jehovah of the OT.
It also did not require much effort - just copy and pasting. It was just to disrupt the topic - maybe to have a little fun and take the 'go into more detail' to the extreme. Such postings do not help anyone.



Squirt, if you bothered to read on down a little bit in the very same post you quoted from, you would find specifically what i was looking for. Please don't critise me, i can't be responsible if you don't read what i write.

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Please re-read my last post. I have edited it since I first posted it. Tell me if it is what you were looking for. I don't believe for one minute that it was SoyLeche's intention to "disrupt the topic." I'm sorry you didn't like what he posted, but you needn't have judged his sincerity.

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Thanks SoyLeche.

You touched on who Jesus actually was in that answer - as well as what he did and why. But could you concentrate solely on who Jesus was?
You mention that he was the Son of God, the Great Jehovah of the old testament, can you go into a lot more depth on this? Not your own opinions, but what your doctrine teaches you.

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We believe that the Lord of the Old Testament and the Lord of the New Testament were both Jesus Christ. He is the Lord of this world and has governed it from the beginning.

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Squirt, i admire your loyalty but you know as well as i do that what Soyleche posted up did not go into depth on what i specifically asked in that post, which was Jesus being the Son of God and the Great Jehovah of the OT.
It also did not require much effort - just copy and pasting. It was just to disrupt the topic - maybe to have a little fun and take the 'go into more detail' to the extreme. Such postings do not help anyone.



Squirt, if you bothered to read on down a little bit in the very same post you quoted from, you would find specifically what i was looking for. Please don't critise me, i can't be responsible if you don't read what i write.

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Oh get over it. You asked doctrine and he gave you exact doctrine. It seems that you don't actually want to know. They've answered you questions over and over again, what is it you want? :banghead3

Yeah, I gotta go with the LDS folks on this one, they put down everything they believe about Jesus and 95% of it is what 'mainstream Christianity' believes, too. While I believe we are adopted into God's family, and are in Christ as He is in the Father, I don't go as far as to say I am his spirit brother, for me, it seems to bring Christ down to a lower level, but that is just me, that's all. I am interested in something Soyleche mentioned and that was something about Jesus being foreordained to his greatest calling by the Grand Councils before the world was. Who and what comprise these Grand Councils of which you speak? And are these mentioned in the Bible? Thanks,
Mike