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A Mormon Prophet’s Gratitude at Christmas
Earlier this week Eric Johnson posted a poem here on Mormon Coffee titled “The Gift.” I venture to say that gifts of all kinds are on our minds this week. With the idea of gifts also (hopefully!) comes an attitude … Continue reading
Posted in Gordon B. Hinckley, Jesus Christ, Joseph Smith, Mormon Culture
Tagged Christmas, Gordon B. Hinckley, Joseph Smith
39 Comments
From the Mailbag (9/5/2012)
[Tess, quoting from “Redefining the Virgin Birth: Mormonism on the Natural Conception of Jesus” by McKeever and Shafovaloff]: “When one considers that Mormonism teaches that every human born on earth is a literal spirit child of God, the concept that … Continue reading
Mormonism and Behavior
The Heidelberg Catechism was first published in 1563. Described as “a comforting, practical summary of the [Christian] faith,” the catechism has been used for nearly 450 years to teach and summarize biblical doctrines. Ligonier Ministries’ daily devotional, Tabletalk, is basing … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, Gospel, Salvation, Truth, Honesty, Prayer, and Inquiry
Tagged Creeds, Jesus Christ, orthodoxy, orthorpraxy
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Thanksgiving for Mercies Received
A sensible thanksgiving, for mercies received, is a mighty prayer in the sight of God; it prevails with Him unspeakably. ~John Bunyan “Yours, O LORD, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the victory and the majesty, … Continue reading
Early Varieties of Christianity?
Dr. Darrell Bock, Professor of New Testament Studies at Dallas Theological Seminary, addresses the question, “Weren’t there just varieties and alternatives of Christianity in the 1st century, with no real orthodoxy until the 4th century?”
Mormonism and Polytheism
The September/October 2012 issue of Stand To Reason’s newsletter, Solid Ground, focuses on this question: Is Mormonism just another Christian denomination? In the author’s forward, Greg Koukl explains, “In this month’s Solid Ground, I do what the LDS is failing … Continue reading
“Theological Cowards and Liars”
Mormon blogger Mark Paredes does not like the fact that Evangelical Christians educate one another on the doctrines of Mormonism. In an article published earlier this week at the Jewish Journal Mr. Paredes complimented the Evangelicals “in the pew” saying … Continue reading
McKeever and Johnson on Defining Mormon Doctrine
A great new book on the topic of Mormonism is now available. Co-authors Bill McKeever and Eric Johnson have just released Answering Mormons’ Questions: Ready Responses for Inquiring Latter-day Saints (Kregel Publications, 2012). Chapter 2 seems particularly timely for the … Continue reading
Posted in Authority and Doctrine, Mormon Leaders
Tagged Apostles, Authority, Bill McKeever, Doctrine, Eric Johnson, General Authorities, Prophets
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The Peculiar Splendors of Mormonism
Near the middle of September (2012) The New York Times posted an online commentary titled, “Why I Love Mormonism.” In it, author and professor Simon Critchley chronicled his experience with Mormonism (as a non-Mormon) that has spanned about 30 years … Continue reading
The Gospel vs. Religion
“The Gospel Is Not ‘Old Time’ Religion” from Grace Church. Pastor Troy Dobbs explains some of the distinctions that differentiate religion from the Gospel of Jesus Christ in this sermon, using Matthew 9:14-17 as his text. According to Dr. Dobbs, … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, Gospel, Salvation
Tagged Gospel, Grace, Religion, Salvation, Troy Dobbs
51 Comments