2 Corinthians 11:4 “If someone comes to you and preaches a Jesus other than the Jesus we preached, or if you receive a different spirit from the Spirit you received, or a different gospel from the one you accepted, you put up with it easily enough.” Who is Jesus according to the LDS Church? Their Church website says: AccordingContinue reading “Who Is Jesus Really?”
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Which Gospel Are You Under?
Galatians 1:6-8 “I am astonished that you are so quickly deserting the one who called you to live in the grace of Christ and are turning to a different gospel— which is really no gospel at all. Evidently some people are throwing you into confusion and are trying to pervert the gospel of Christ. But even if we orContinue reading “Which Gospel Are You Under?”
The Vicarious Atonement Approach
A Guide for Witnessing to Latter-day Saints Behold, I am sending you out as sheep in the midst of wolves, so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves.Matthew 10:16 ESV In 2016, God made a major change in my life. I went from being an LDS apologist, to a saved Christian. Many things contributedContinue reading “The Vicarious Atonement Approach”
Imputation In The Book of Mormon
“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.“John 1:5 ESV Introduction I left Mormonism and embraced Christianity after learning about imputed righteousness. Surprisingly, I found imputation in The Book of Mormon first, before seeing how much it was taught in the Bible. You might be thinking, how can something goodContinue reading “Imputation In The Book of Mormon”
The Articles of Faith: Evangelical Edition
1. We believe in one, and only one, God. He is one Being in three Persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost. We believe God has always been God, and was never created, formed, or exalted. 2. We believe men are created, finite beings. We become adopted children of God through faith, butContinue reading “The Articles of Faith: Evangelical Edition”
The Outer Darkness Dilemma
2 Corinthians 11:14 “And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light.” In 2 Nephi chapter 2, Lehi tells Jacob there’s a punishment affixed that is opposite to the happiness prepared for the righteous. If you’re LDS and you think the punishment is Outer Darkness, you might want to reconsider. ForContinue reading “The Outer Darkness Dilemma”
Romans 4: Mormonese Translation
Disclaimer: I have changed some of the wording in Romans 4 to fit with LDS concepts. Most notably, I changed circumcision to baptism. Obviously, Paul wasn’t talking about baptism in this chapter, but it is a suitable comparison because like circumcision, Mormons consider it an essential ordinance for receiving eternal life. Despite some phrases beingContinue reading “Romans 4: Mormonese Translation”
A Tale Of Two Gospels
“And he said unto me: Behold, there are save two churches only; the one is the church of the Lamb of God, and the other is the church of the devil; wherefore, whoso belongeth not to the church of the Lamb of God belongeth to that great church, which is the mother of abominations; andContinue reading “A Tale Of Two Gospels”
The Mission
There are 3 primary goals for this ministry website. #1 – Whenever I engage people of different faiths, it is always for 3 reasons: A. Love for God B. Love for others C. Love for the truthGalatians 1:6-7 “I am astonished that you are so quickly deserting the one who called you to live inContinue reading “The Mission”
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