Author Archives: Aaron Shafovaloff

Another reason why the father-son argument for achieving godhood doesn’t work

Posted on June 16, 2013 by Aaron Shafovaloff

“Don’t you want your son to be as great as you, to have everything you have?” (Mormon) “No, I want my son to be GREATER than I am, and to have much more than I do.” (Me) Very few Mormons … Continue reading →

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“You get what you pay for”

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Aaron Shafovaloff

(HT: Kyle) This kind of talk doesn’t sound like the gospel. (And to top that off, it sounds creepy!) I simply cannot imagine that a man truly heart-broken by his own sin, truly heart-broken by the unbelievable grace of Jesus, truly … Continue reading →

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13 reasons to believe that God never sinned

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Aaron Shafovaloff

Regular audio starts at minute 4. For a written synopsis of the thirteen reasons visit GodNeverSinned.com

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David Bartosiewicz on going through Jesus as our temple

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Aaron Shafovaloff

“The NT clearly teaches that we do not need physical temples of any sort to save us. In Hebrews we become completely aware that Jesus is the altar, the tabernacle, His flesh the veil, His heaven the holy of holies, … Continue reading →

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A reference-recipe for well-rounded engagement of Mormonism

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Aaron Shafovaloff

Want to do a well-rounded engagement of Mormonism? Study and quote: General Conference talks “Correlated” priesthood and relief society manuals Institute and seminary manuals (what the teens and college students are being taught) This is what makes Bill McKeever and … Continue reading →

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“You are a part of that process.”

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Aaron Shafovaloff

Quoting Mitz Nelson: I think it is a process. I don’t think too often they get that one big “ahah!” moment. But it is a process. And that is what you guys have to remember: You are a part of … Continue reading →

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What They Really Mean: The Eight Article of Faith

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Aaron Shafovaloff

SVG version available here

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The Priesthood of the Gods vs. the Word of God’s Power

Posted on April 11, 2013 by Aaron Shafovaloff

In my last post, “‘Go’ is enough”, I talked about the awesome “word of power” of Jesus Christ. The idea behind it is huge and I hope you’ll see the big picture with me. In Mormonism, priesthood isn’t a product … Continue reading →

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“Go” is enough

Posted on April 8, 2013 by Aaron Shafovaloff

Jesus created the universe by the word of his power. “Let there be…” (Genesis 1:3). Effortless, raw power. Jesus sustains the universe by the word of his power. “He upholds the universe by the word of his power.” (Hebrews 1:3) … Continue reading →

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Debate Tonight at the University of Utah: Are Mormons Christians?

Posted on April 5, 2013 by Aaron Shafovaloff

Christ Presbyterian Church invites you to join us for a debate on whether Mormons are Christians. Our participants will be Jason Wallace and Martin Tanner. Mr. Wallace is pastor of Christ Presbyterian Church in Salt Lake City. He is the … Continue reading →

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