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Like most Christians, Mormons believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God and the Creator of the World. However, Mormons hold the unique belief that God the Father and Jesus Christ are two distinct beings. Mormons believe that God and Jesus Christ are wholly united in their perfect love for us, but that each is a distinct personage with His own perfect, glorified body. Mormons believe that all men and women ever to be born, including Jesus Christ, lived with God as His spirit children before this life. God wanted each of us to come to earth to gain experience, learn, and grow to become more like Him. But God also knew that His children would all sin, die, and fall short of His glory. We would need a Savior to overcome our sins and imperfections and reconcile us with God. Mormons believe that Jesus Christ was chosen to be this Savior long ago during our premortal life with God. We shouted for joy when we were presented with God’s glorious plan for His children. Mormons believe that Jesus was born as an infant in Bethlehem. As the child of God the Father and a mortal mother, Mary, He grew up learning His divine mission and His Father’s gospel line upon line, precept upon precept. Mormons believe that Jesus Christ lived a perfect mortal life to set the ultimate example for us to follow. He became the Messiah, the promised Savior of God’s people whose coming prophets had long foretold. The scriptures record that He taught His gospel through word and deed as “He walked the roads of Palestine, healing the sick, causing the blind to see, and raising the dead” ( “The Living Christ: The Testimony of the Apostles,” Ensign or Liahona, Apr. 2000, 2). Mormons also believe that through His Atonement, Jesus Christ suffered beyond description in Gethsemane and on the cross for the sins of all mankind, so that He could aid us perfectly in all our afflictions. Mormons believe that Jesus Christ died on the cross and rose again so that all humankind could be resurrected and one day return to live with a loving Heavenly Father. As the only person who has ever lived a completely sinless life, the Savior was a perfect sacrifice, a lamb without blemish. Unique to Latter-day Saints is the belief that after Jesus Christ’s death, He visited His people in the Americas (see John 10:16; 3 Nephi 11).

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Similar to other Christians, Mormons believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God and the Creator of the universe. However, they have a distinctive view that God the Father and Jesus Christ are separate beings. They believe that while God and Jesus share a profound unity in their love for humanity, each is a unique person with His own glorified body. Mormons hold that every person ever born, including Jesus, lived with God as His spirit children before coming to Earth. God desired for each of us to experience life, learn, and grow to become more like Him. However, He understood that His children would sin, die, and fall short of His glory, necessitating the need for a Savior to help us overcome our shortcomings and restore our relationship with Him.

Mormons believe that Jesus Christ was chosen to be this Savior even before our earthly existence, and they rejoiced upon learning of God's plan for His children. They affirm that Jesus was born in Bethlehem as the child of God the Father and a mortal mother, Mary. He grew up gradually learning about His divine purpose and the gospel of His Father. Mormons believe that Jesus lived a perfect earthly life, serving as the ultimate role model for humanity. He is recognized as the Messiah and the promised Savior, whose coming had been foretold by prophets. The scriptures recount how He preached His gospel, healed the sick, restored sight to the blind, and even raised the dead during His time in Palestine.

Furthermore, Mormons hold that Jesus Christ underwent indescribable suffering in the Garden of Gethsemane and during His crucifixion, enduring this for the salvation of all people, enabling Him to support us in our trials. They believe that He died on the cross and resurrected, providing the hope of resurrection for everyone, allowing them to ultimately return to live with a loving Heavenly Father. As the only person to have led a completely sinless life, He is seen as the perfect sacrifice. A unique belief among Latter-day Saints is that after His resurrection, Jesus visited the people in the Americas.