Mormonism is one of the 19th Century American religious inventions that departs from the historic Christian faith in all major doctrines. To speak with a Mormon can lead many Christians to believe they are a Christian denomination. This is a case of the Mormons using the same terms Christians use, but defined from a different dictionary.
Religious Dysfunction & Christian Responsibility
How should we as Christians respond to those who differ with us?
Book of Mormon Contradicts Bible
Joseph Smith called the Book of Mormon “the most correct of any book on earth” (Introduction to the Book of Mormon). That means it is superior in its accuracy to the Bible, according to the LDS church. When confronted with a contradiction between the Bible and the...
Questions to Ask a Mormon
A scene from a Star Trek episode finds Captain Kirk posing questions to a computer that is determined to exterminate all carbon-based life forms. Kirk poses a question to the computer that the computer cannot resolve. Finally, the computer begins repeating the phrase,...
A Mormon Absurdity?
Mormons believe we all existed before this life as ‘spirit children’ of a heavenly father and one of his goddess wives. In Mormon doctrine they expect to progress on to one of the three levels of heaven, for Mormons that is the highest level, the Celestial Kingdom,...
Prophet of God, Or Biggest Fraud?
Where do we begin in testing the “story of Joseph Smith,” or how do we “try the spirits” (I John 4:1) behind “Mormonism, as it is called?”
The Holy Spirit in Mormon Theology
The Mormon Church’s First Article of Faith says, “We believe in God the Eternal Father, and in His Son Jesus Christ, and in the Holy Ghost.” On the basis of this one Article we find an “apparently” orthodox view of the Godhead. But, the Mormons use the vocabulary of orthodox Christianity while assigning meanings of their own.
Commenting on the Text: 1 Timothy 4:1-3
October, 2001 Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils; speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their consciences seared with a hot iron; forbidding to marry, and...
The Father in Mormon Theology
One of the marks of a cult is its ability to camouflage itself so that it blends in with the environment.
Do Mormons Persecute Christians?
Christians who are prepared to witness to Mormons are frequently accused by them of engaging in persecution.
The Wool of Good Works Blurs Fundamental Differences
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints wants to be considered mainline. They want to be like the Baptists, Presbyterians, etc, and be accepted as another Christian denomination.
Questioning Mormon Authority
To the Latter-day Saints authority to speak for God is a very important issue. In their view one must have a tangible authorization from God to act on His behalf.