Yes. Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints identify themselves as Christians because they worship Jesus Christ, believe salvation comes through Him, and seek to follow His teachings.
Why Latter-day Saints Use the Word Christian
For Latter-day Saints, Christianity is centered on Jesus Christ. They believe He is the Son of God, the promised Messiah, the Savior of humanity, and the risen Lord. They pray to Heavenly Father in Christ’s name, take the sacrament in remembrance of Christ, are baptized in His name, and organize worship around His gospel.
Beliefs Shared with Other Christians
Latter-day Saints believe Jesus was born of Mary, ministered in the Holy Land, taught the way of salvation, suffered and died on the cross, and rose bodily from the dead. They accept the Bible as scripture and affirm that redemption from sin and death comes through the Atonement and Resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Why Some Christians Disagree
Some Christian traditions do not classify Latter-day Saints as Christian because Latter-day Saint teachings differ from historic creeds formulated after the New Testament period. Among the most important differences is the Latter-day Saint understanding that the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost are distinct divine beings perfectly united in purpose rather than one being expressed in three persons. Latter-day Saints also accept additional scripture and believe priesthood authority and the organization of Christ’s Church were restored through Joseph Smith.
Difference Does Not Remove Christ from the Center
Those differences are real and should not be hidden. But Latter-day Saints understand their restored doctrines as teachings about Christ and His work, not as substitutes for Him. The Church’s own name places Jesus Christ at the center, and its first Article of Faith begins with belief in God the Eternal Father, His Son Jesus Christ, and the Holy Ghost.
A Fair Way to Evaluate the Question
Rather than relying only on labels, a seeker can ask what a faith actually teaches about Jesus Christ, how its members worship, what its scriptures testify, and whether its disciples are trying to follow Him. Latter-day Saints answer the question of Christian identity by pointing to their faith in the living Christ and their dependence on His grace.