Mormons refer to themselves as Christians and often describe the LDS Church as a denomination within Christianity. Their primary reason is that they place Jesus Christ at the center of their faith, emphasize the need to follow his commandments, and believe that Joseph Smith’s restoration returned the “fullness of the gospel” to the earth. The LDS Church teaches that it is the only true Christian church because it alone has this restored authority and doctrine. This differs from historic Christianity, which defines a Christian as one who trusts in Christ’s finished work for reconciliation with God and receives the gift of eternal life by faith alone.
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