Why should a Mormon consider becoming a Christian?

TL;DR:

While both Mormonism and Evangelical Christianity accept the Bible as the Word of God, their teachings about salvation differ greatly. The Bible presents salvation as a free gift of grace through faith in Jesus Christ alone; whereas, Mormon doctrine teaches salvation as faith combined with works. True Christianity offers the certainty of eternal life based on Jesus's finished work, not human effort.

what does the bible say?

The term "Christian" first appears in Acts 11:26, where followers of Jesus were called Christians because they believed in Him as Lord and preached His message. Early Christians proclaimed Jesus as crucified, resurrected, and declared by God to be both Lord and Christ (Acts 2:32, 36). These foundational beliefs define biblical Christianity. Mormonism, however, teaches a different path to salvation. According to 2 Nephi 25:23 in the Book of Mormon, salvation is achieved by grace "after all we can do," blending faith and works. This leaves uncertainty about whether one has "done enough" to obtain eternal life. The Bible offers a radically different message: salvation is not based on works but is a free gift from God through faith in Jesus Christ (Ephesians 2:8–9).

from the old testament

Isaiah 64:6: "We have all become like one who is unclean, and all our righteous deeds are like a polluted garment." Human works, no matter how sincere, are insufficient to meet God’s standards of righteousness.
Jeremiah 31:33: "I will put my law within them, and I will write it on their hearts. And I will be their God, and they shall be my people." Salvation involves a transformation of the heart by God’s grace, not human effort.

from the new testament

Ephesians 2:8–9: "For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast." Salvation is entirely a work of God’s grace, eliminating any reliance on human effort.
John 3:16: "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life." Faith in Jesus is the sole requirement for eternal life, contrary to Mormonism’s works-based approach.
Romans 10:9: "If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved." Salvation is assured through faith in Jesus's resurrection and lordship, not by completing religious tasks.

implications for today

Mormonism teaches faith and works as a path to salvation, leaving followers uncertain about their eternal destiny. In contrast, biblical Christianity provides the assurance of eternal life through faith in Jesus Christ alone. Works are an outflow of genuine faith, not a means to earn salvation (Ephesians 2:10).

If you are a Mormon, consider the free gift of grace offered in Jesus Christ. His perfect life, death, and resurrection provide full forgiveness of sins and the certainty of eternal life for all who trust in Him (John 14:6; Acts 4:12).

Are you ready to place your faith in Jesus Christ as your Savior? Romans 10:9 promises that if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. Below is a sample prayer to express your faith:

"Dear God, I realize I am a sinner and could never reach heaven by my own good deeds. Right now, I place my faith in Jesus Christ as God's Son, who lived a perfect life, died in my place, and rose from the dead to give me eternal life. Please forgive me of my sins and help me to live for you. Thank you for accepting me and giving me eternal life."

Have you made a decision for Christ today? If so, we encourage you to share your decision and begin growing in your faith.

understand

Christianity teaches salvation is by grace through faith alone, not by works.
Christianity affirms Jesus as fully God and fully man, while Mormonism sees Him as an exalted human.
Mormons believe in a different God and Jesus than the Bible, and their worthiness is dependent on their actions, which is different than what the Bible teaches.

reflect

How does understanding salvation as a free gift of grace, rather than something to be earned, change your perspective on your relationship with God?
Where in your life have you relied on your own efforts instead of trusting in Jesus's finished work for your salvation?
How does the certainty of eternal life through faith in Jesus offer peace in your spiritual journey?

engage

How might the concept of salvation by grace alone challenge or reshape our approach to good works as Christians?
What implications does the difference between faith and works in salvation have for how we view other religions or worldviews?
How can we compassionately share the gospel with someone from a Mormon background, emphasizing the sufficiency of Christ’s work?