Fundamentals of the Mormon Faith: Definition of Fundamental: determining essential structure or function
god is an exalted man of flesh and bones.
god is a product of eternal progression.
The plurality of gods; men can become gods.
god organized the world rather than created it.
There is no eternall hell and punishment.
Intelligences are eternal, pre-existent spirits.
The everlasting covenant of plural marriage.
Necessity of Temples, baptism for the dead.
There are three degrees of glory.
There is a “mother” in heaven.
A Melchizedek and Aaronic Priesthood.
The offices and functions of Bishoprics, Stake, Presidencies, a First Presidency, and a President of the Church.
Either these doctrines must be found in the Book of Mormon or Mormonism is subject to the Judgement of Jesus from 3 Nephi 27:11; Alma 13:20, 2 Nephi 28:15; 2 Nephi 28:16; 21-24, 25.
The Book of Mormon Verses Mormon Doctrine
| The Book of Mormon | Mormon Doctrine |
| There is only one God Mosiah 15:1,5; Alma 11:28; 2 Nephi 31:21 |
Mormonism teaches there are many gods. Joseph Smith, Journal of Discourses, Vol. 6, p. 5 |
| The Trinity is one God Alma 11:44; Mosiah 15:2-5; 2 Nephi 31:21, “T. of 3 Witnesses”, 3 Nephi 11:27, 40 |
The Trinity is three separate gods. James Talmage, Articles of Faith, p. 35. 1985. |
| God is unchanging Mormon 9:9,19; Moroni 8:18; Alma 41:8; 3 Nephi 24:6 |
God is increasing in knowledge. Joseph Smith, Journal of Discourses, Vol. 6, p. 120. |
| God is spirit Alma 18:24,28; 22:9,11 |
God has the form of a man. Joseph Smith, Journal of Discourses, Vol. 6, p. 3. |
| Eternal hell Jacob 3:11; 6:10; 2 Nephi 19:16; 28:21-23. |
Hell is not eternal. James Talmage, Articles of Faith, p. 55. |
| Polygamy condemned Jacob 1:15; Jacob 2:22-27,31;Jacob 3:5; Mosiah 11:2,4; Ether 10:5,7; |
Polygamy was taught and practiced. Brigham Young, Journal of Discourses, Vol. 3, p. 266 |
