I’m a Christian! (and other false claims made by “Christian cults”)

A few months ago, I met with a great young man, bright and articulate, who introduced himself as a Christian. But, 10 minutes into the conversation, I found out he was a Mormon. So we talked about that. He insisted Mormons were Christians, so I asked him just one question, “Do you believe Jesus Christ has always been and is today the Son of God, a member of the trinity?

“We believe Jesus is a great prophet and became God through his obedience, we revere his teachings in our church,” he answered. “I know that,” I said, “but one of the central tenants of historical orthodox Christianity is that Jesus is and always has been one with God the Father and Holy Spirit. To not believe that, is to be outside of the Christian faith. That’s why we consider Mormonism a Christian cult. It embraces many Christian beliefs, but rejects Jesus as an eternal being. That’s a deal killer for Christians!”

He continued to insist he was a Christian, because I believe to do so adds legitimacy to Mormonism. So, lets examine some of the key issues that separate “Christian Cults,” from true, historical Christianity. I’ll end with two questions you can ask anyone in a cult who claims to be a Christian.