Mormon Baptism for the Dead
1 Corinthians 15:29 says, Else what shall they do which are baptized for the dead, if the dead rise not at all? why are they then baptized for the dead? This is the only reference in the Bible to baptism for the dead, but it is an important one. Paul refers to the eternal nature of human beings. Because of the atonement of Jesus Christ, we will all rise again and be resurrected as immortal beings. Why does this necessitate baptism for the dead, which Paul refers to as if it were a common, ongoing practice among the Saints of his time. God loves His children. He has taught them His Plan of Salvation and sent His Son to die for them, that they might be saved. Yet, millions of people have dwelt on the earth without having the opportunity to hear the gospel of Jesus Christ. They can’t be held completely accountable for their actions if they have never received God’s law, and they can’t choose to repent and have faith in Christ,... Read the rest of this article »
