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1. Introduction
a. Jesus of Nazareth
i. Born on 6 B.C.E in Bethlehem
ii. Conceived by a divine power to a female virgin
iii. Could resurrect and cure people
iv. Christian community point of view
1. Sees him as the son of God
2. A man of high authority
b. Traditions and beliefs of a religion change the way its followers view Jesus Christ
and God as some religions may have requirements that can affect how a person
connects to God
i. Comparison of 4 popular religions
ii. Catholicism, Lutheranism, Christianity, and Mormonism
iii. Traditions and beliefs also affect how we view God
iv. Compare and contrast all four religions in order to establish main
similarities and differences
v. Some religions branched out of other religions
1. Lutheranism and Mormonism branched out from Christianity
2. Mormonism: Beliefs and Traditions
a. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the official name for the
Mormon religion
i. The Prophet Joseph Smith restored the original doctrines to Earth
b. Believe that Jesus Christ is the savior and is the center of the Mormon religion
i. Work to restore the Church to how it is stated in the New Testament
ii. God sent Jesus Christ to save humans from their sins
1. God has a plan for all his followers
2. If one embraces and accepts God in their life, they can become
joint-heirs with Christ.
3. Progress and learn from sins
a. Sins are cleansed through Christs grace
iii. There are 3 gods according to the Mormon Bible
1. The Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit are all separate people
2. The Son is the heir of the Fathers kingdom and the Holy Spirit is
the messenger
3. Lutheranism: Beliefs and Traditions
a. Believe that God is three in one
i. Triune
b. Because Jesus Christ died on the cross for us, all who believe in him will not
perish
i. Will be given forgiveness and eternal life
ii. Frequently use the phrase Christ alone!

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c. Saved by Gods mercy and forgiveness
i. Use the phrase Grace alone!
ii. Not saved by our past or sudden change in religion
d. Trust in Christ is necessary for salvation
i. The Holy Spirit works through scriptures and sacraments
ii. If one believes and trusts these scriptures, they will achieve salvations
iii. The Holy Bible is believed to be the true word of God
4. Catholicism: Beliefs and Traditions
a. Believe that in order to gain the true happiness in heaven, a person must know,
love and serve God in a supernatural manner
i. Only by grace does one receive the happiness of being in heaven
b. Christ teaches us how to serve, know, and love God through the Catholic Church
i. Must believe that God exists
1. Rewards people that have been good throughout their lives
ii. Also believe in the Holy Trinity
1. Consists of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit
2. The Apostles Creed teaches a person about Christ
5. Conclusion
a. The way religions are taught to a person affects how the view the Son of God and
the history surrounding the religions affect their past and future formations