Ok but when did Jesus say that we must do proxy baptisms?
Through Paul (1 Corinthians 15:29) according to the Mormon interpretation, and Joseph Smith's later revelations from God. So if it was from God, then it's good to go isn't it?
Jesus told us to beware of false teachers. We are to call them out by name.
Considering the history of the world, and the literally tens of billions of false teachers, you are already WAY behind! You better get callin' ''em by name amigo!
Paul’s main point, within the context of 1 Corinthians 15, is that if there is no resurrection of the dead, then such actions—whatever they specifically were—are completely meaningless.
Paul’s main point, within the context of 1 Corinthians 15, is that if there is no resurrection of the dead, then such actions—whatever they specifically were—are completely meaningless.
Why do you feel qualified to read Paul’s mind to assess what his main point was or wasn’t? On what basis is your opinion on this more credible than someone who reads it differently?
Premise 1. Eyewitness testimony is notoriously unreliable.
Premise 2. The best evidence for the Book of Mormon is eyewitness testimony.
Conclusion. Therefore, the best evidence for the Book of Mormon is notoriously unreliable.
Paul’s main point, within the context of 1 Corinthians 15, is that if there is no resurrection of the dead, then such actions—whatever they specifically were—are completely meaningless.
Exactly. Hence why the early Christians practiced baptism for the dead, and why Jesus restored the practice through Joseph Smith. Not all of their relatives had found Jesus, and so, since the ordinances of salvation were necessary, they baptized themselves for their dead who didn't get the chance.
