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What role do faith and repentance have in Latter-day Saint beliefs about salvation?
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Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Mormon temple, Salt Lake City, Utah.
In the theology of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, faith and repentance are essential components of the path toward salvation. While the church teaches that Jesus Christ came to earth so that all might be saved and resurrected, it maintains that an individual's future is determined by both the grace of God and their own personal actions.1
Latter-day Saints emphasize that salvation requires active participation, specifically through:
- Faith and Repentance: These are foundational requirements for individuals seeking to align their lives with divine principles.1
- Ordinances: Faith and repentance are coupled with the acceptance of church ordinances, such as baptism by immersion and the laying on of hands for the gift of the Holy Spirit.1
Ultimately, the church teaches that while Christ’s sacrifice provides the opportunity for salvation, members are responsible for their own progress through these acts of faith, repentance, and obedience to church ordinances.1