Category Archives: Nature of Man

Three reasons why our inheritance in Christ does not imply equality with Jesus or a future of being rightly worshipped by others

1. Since our inheritance in Christ is infinite and immeasurable, it will take eternity to appropriate and enjoy. Ephesians 2:7 implies eternal progression: “so that in the coming ages he might show the immeasurable riches of his grace in kindness … Continue reading

Posted in Jesus Christ, Nature of Man | Tagged , , , , | 8 Comments

The Gospel is…

Pastor Matt Chandler explains the Gospel — and why it’s such good news.

Posted in Christianity, Gospel, Jesus Christ, Nature of God, Nature of Man, Salvation | Tagged , , | 10 Comments

This is a Test: Joseph Smith and Deuteronomy 13

It had been a long forty years of wandering in the wilderness. God’s people Israel were finally nearing their Promised Land. Moses’ life was drawing to a close and the people were about to enter a new way of life … Continue reading

Posted in Authority and Doctrine, Early Mormonism, General Conference, God the Father, Joseph Smith, King Follett Discourse, LDS Church, Mormon History, Mormon Leaders, Nature of God, Nature of Man, Nauvoo, Prophets | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 26 Comments

Theosis: “The Mormon view is altogether different.”

This has been going on for far too long. BYU Professor Robert Millet, as part of his continuing apologetic for the Mormon doctrine of exaltation (i.e., faithful Mormons becoming Gods), perseveres in asserting that this doctrine did not originate with … Continue reading

Posted in Christianity, Early Christianity, Lorenzo Snow, Nature of Man, Truth, Honesty, Prayer, and Inquiry | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 23 Comments

“The fulness of his kingdom” – Mormons becoming like God

On February 25th (2014) the Mormon Church posted a new article in its Gospel Topics section: “Becoming Like God.” Deseret News says this essay accomplishes “explaining the faith’s doctrine” on the topic, and the Salt Lake Tribune likewise says it … Continue reading

Posted in Afterlife, King Follett Discourse, LDS Church, Nature of God, Nature of Man | Tagged , , , , , , , | 64 Comments

The Teachings of Joseph Smith and His Apostles

The following illustration is found in the Instructor’s Guide for the current Mormon Institute manual, “The Life and Teachings of Jesus and His Apostles, (Rel 211-12)” [The posted scan is from the print edition, page 110]. Found in a section … Continue reading

Posted in God the Father, Jesus Christ, Joseph Smith, King Follett Discourse, LDS Church, Nature of God, Nature of Man | Tagged , , , , , , , | 33 Comments

In Mormonism God is a Saved Soul

In the 1974 October General Conference of the Mormon Church Marion G. Romney (Second Counselor in the First Presidency) said, “I am going to talk about some of the very fundamentals of the gospel of Jesus Christ of great importance… … Continue reading

Posted in General Conference, God the Father, Nature of God, Nature of Man | Tagged , , | 85 Comments

From the Mailbag (Heavenly Grandfathers)

Dear Sharon, Some critics say that Mormons believe that when they become gods they will have glory equal with Father. But that is simply a lie. I know that our Father will be always our GOD and we will worship … Continue reading

Posted in God the Father, Nature of God, Nature of Man | Tagged , , | 90 Comments

Brigham Young’s Kings of Kings

In the spring of 1863 Mormonism’s prophet Brigham Young taught,  “Though we are in the world, yet we should be as perfect as mortals are required to be. We are not required in our sphere to be as perfect as … Continue reading

Posted in Nature of Man | Tagged , , | 30 Comments

Does John 9:1-3 Prove Human Pre-existence?

In John 9:1-3 the disciples passed by a man blind from birth and asked, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?” Jesus answers, “It was not that this man sinned, or his parents, but … Continue reading

Posted in Nature of Man | Tagged | 36 Comments