Why are Mormons called Latter Day Saints?

182-185) and only his private revelation (or that of those associated with him) could be trusted for salvation and instruction (Mormon Doctrine, p. 670). Primarily by the efforts of Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery, an organization formed and was named The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. read more

The saints are not called upon to do this for Him. Also, whether one views the latter days as the very end of our earth’s age, or as including all the days that follow the completed ministry of Jesus Christ, there is no biblical support for a broken gospel in need of restoration. read more

Well, the name of our church is The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. So naturally we refer to ourselves as Latter-day Saints. We are commonly nicknamed Mormon, because of the name of the Book of Mormon. As we believe in that book alongside the Bible, we are called Mormons. read more

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the official name of the Mormon Church. Sometimes it is referred to as the LDS church or just LDS, short for “Latter-day Saint.” Many Mormons prefer to be called as LDS because it better communicates our relationship with God and our church. read more