A:When it comes to salvation, there are really only two view points. The first is that we get to heaven by our own personal merit, and good deeds. The second viewpoint, which is taught by God Himself, Jesus Christ, in the Bible - is that salvation comes only through faith in Jesus Christ dying on the cross, and rising from the dead (John 14:6; Acts 4:12; Romans 10:9-11; John 3:16-18; Ephesians 2:8-9).
As you point out by describing your Mormon friends from medical school, Mormons can be terrific people, who have an all-American image. As just discussed, the Bible tells us that being a good person alone gets no one into heaven. Jesus Christ alone grants us this as a gift He achieved through His death and resurrection.
The fact is that Mormons do so many of the right things for the wrong reasons. Family life, devotion to the church, missionary service, morality, and more are so attractive. These things make the Mormons the second fastest growing church today. Unfortunately, beneath the good things there lies spiritually threatening deception!
To see a clear, easy to read chart listing some differences between Mormonism and Christianity visit
www.mormoninfo.org. Regarding the topic of salvation for instance you'll find, the Mormon cult believes: Jesus Christ did not die for all sins, and that good works are a necessary requirement of salvation and to gain a right standing before God.
Another great Ministry with which to familiarize yourself is Evidence Ministry
http://evidenceministries.org. This ministry and website has some very helpful information (for instance you'll find an article entitled:
Mormonism is not a Denomination of Christianity), and it also offers a "Links Tab" that will take you to additional helpful material.
Regarding your Mormon friends from medial school, proclaim and live the true Gospel as your friendship develops and God provides opportunity! Don't argue about peripherals. Do share the message of grace in Jesus! Set an example of your active church life and the knowledge of your beliefs! The Mormons are a cult, yet God loves all people and wants them to spend eternity with Him.