Many members of the LDS Church believe that faith in Jesus Christ is important—but not sufficient. They teach that salvation also requires personal righteousness achieved through temple ordinances, priesthood authority, sacraments, and good works. But what does the Bible teach?
Scripture clearly warns against adding human effort to Christ’s finished work on the cross. Paul writes: “Christ is become of no effect unto you, whosoever of you are justified by the law; ye are fallen from grace” (Galatians 5:4). Salvation is not earned by rituals or obedience to religious laws—it is a gift of God’s grace. “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: not of works, lest any man should boast” (Ephesians 2:8–9).
The Bible is consistent from beginning to end:
- Our own righteousness cannot save us — “All our righteousnesses are as filthy rags” (Isaiah 64:6).
- Salvation is by faith apart from works — “Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law” (Romans 3:28).
- Even Abraham was justified by faith, not by works — “Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness” (Romans 4:3).
- Eternal life is secured by Christ’s sacrifice alone — “It is finished” (John 19:30).
When we try to add our own efforts to Christ’s perfect salvation, we are in danger of embracing “another gospel.” Paul warned, “Though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed” (Galatians 1:8).
This video exposes the contrast between the biblical gospel of grace and the works-based system taught in LDS theology. According to God’s Word, we must trust in Christ alone—for to add anything to His finished work is to fall from grace.
