What is Sin?
“By the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law is the knowledge of sin. But now the righteousness of God without the law is manifested, being witnessed by the law and the prophets; even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe: for there is no difference: for all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God.” -Romans 3:20-23
We have been told to abandon sin, to forsake sin, and not to sin. But what is sin? What does it mean to sin? And once we know, how do we avoid it?
The Gospel of Jesus Christ
‘Elder Pelatiah Brown, one of the wisest old heads we have among us… was hauled up for trial before the High Council. I did not like the old man being called up for erring in doctrine; it looks too much like the Methodists, and not like the Latter Day Saints. Methodists have creeds which a man must believe or be kicked out of their church. I want the liberty of thinking and believing as I please; it feels so good not to be trammeled.” Joseph Smith Jr. History, 1838–1856 pg. 1522
As a nondenominational movement, our focus is on the divinity of Jesus Christ as our personal Savior. We believe that God meets us where we are and, being infinite, reveals that divine nature to us, finite beings, in a way we can understand on a personal level. This means that each individual will define the nature of God in their own way. What unites us in the Fellowship of Christ is our love and discipleship in Jesus.
An Invitation to Celebrate Together
There was once a wise and kindly woman who sat on the porch of her home talking with her strong and knowledgeable husband. Together, they observed the interactions between their many and diverse children.
Why I am a Mormon
“Mormonism is the pure doctrine of Jesus Christ; of which I myself am not ashamed.” – Joseph Smith Jr.
My name is David Ferriman, and I am a Mormon. What does that mean? The Latter Day Saint movement is very different from our sister Christian movements in that our view of Matthew 16:18, what the rock is that the Church will be built upon. The Church, of course, is you and me—all Christians.
Book of Mormon in the Fellowship of Christ (Video interview)
Book of Mormon Perspectives Forum: “The vantage point of The Church of Jesus Christ in Christian Fellowship from the co-Prophets, including discussing modern revelations and interpretation of the plates of brass.”
Cults and the Occult
“If they shall say unto you: Behold, he is in the desert; go not forth: Behold, he is in the secret chambers; believe it not.” -Matthew 24:26
Growing up, one question I was asked quite a lot was why I belonged to a cult. As a child, I did not know what a cult was, and I quickly found that those asking the question also did not understand the meaning of the term either. Most confused the idea of a cult with the occult. But what is the occult? My accusers could not answer this question either.
Cults: Avoiding Deception in the Last Days
The dangerous types of cults may be seen in a variety of circles, from religious to business to politics and more.
Love Thy LGBTQIA+ Neighbor
“Owe no man anything, but to love one another: for they that loveth another hath fulfilled the Law… Love worketh no ill to his neighbor: therefore love is the fulfilling of the Law.” -Romans 13:8, 10
God’s Law as defined by Paul here is pretty clear. It’s my opinion that anything that doesn’t support or falls outside of ‘love one another’ is fluff, extra. It is unfortunate that some Christians today seem to be unable to look past their own discomfort to attempt to understand why the concerns of the LGBTQIA+ might be applicable or relevant to the Church. Do people think LGBTQIA+ people feel love from institutional exclusion and extreme historical and ongoing persecution?
Testimony of the Plates of Brass
I discovered an electronic copy of the Plates of Brass near the end of 2022, and read it with cautious curiosity. At the time, it contained Sefer Moses 1 through 5, Sefer Melchizedek chapters 1 through 8, and the Visions and Parables of Zenos. I found it to contain a “heretical” combination of very compelling ideas that go against various dogmas that have enslaved humanity for a few thousand years. I also found much of the content to be packed with interesting symbolism that obviously needed to be unpacked at greater depth to truly understand the scope of its teachings. In short, I found the book to be “mysterious”. All my life, I have been taught to avoid getting lost in the mysteries, and instead focus on the simplicity of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. So naturally, I was hesitant to embrace the book.
Statement of Inclusion
The Fellowship of Christ is a community of Christians worshipping God, loving all, and fostering a welcoming, safe space where all of God’s children can grow a personal relationship with their Creator
Moving from the Church to the Kingdom
In the Fellowship of Christ we talk a lot about moving from the Church to the Kingdom. In fact, this is the theme of Conference 2023! But what does this mean? Is there a difference between the Church and the Kingdom?
Gender Identity Terms
“Membership, ordinances, callings, and fellowship are open to all, regardless of race, gender orientation, sexual orientation, or marital status.” -Doctrines of the Saints 3c Article V
In the Fellowship of Christ, all Saints are welcome. One’s gender identity is how an individual feels in relation to their physical and spiritual being. In an effort of full inclusion, the following guide is offered to help the Saints express their gender in a way that show respect and confidence to one another in Jesus Christ. While we are attempting describe these terms to the best of our understanding and ability, this list will change and grow as our understanding grows.