Category Archives: Christianity

Undeserved Riches

Posted on November 28, 2013 by Sharon Lindbloom

We came into this world empty-handed. But few of us are empty-handed today. Everything we have—all things material and immaterial—must inspire us to offer profound thanksgiving to our gracious and benevolent God. We deserve none of the gifts He has … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Forgiveness, Jesus Christ, Salvation, Worthiness | Tagged , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

True Mormonism

Posted on October 7, 2013 by Sharon Lindbloom

On September 24th Mormon Apostle D. Todd Christofferson spoke to students at BYU-Idaho during the school’s weekly devotional. About halfway through his talk, “The Prophet Joseph Smith,” Mr. Christofferson explained, “Joseph Smith’s prophetic calling is key to our religion. Without … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Jesus Christ, Joseph Smith, LDS Church, Truth, Honesty, Prayer, and Inquiry | Tagged , , , , , , , | 63 Comments

There is a Difference Between Truth and Error

Posted on August 8, 2013 by Sharon Lindbloom

From a sermon by Charles Haddon Spurgeon, “Taking Hold of God,” delivered October 7, 1877: In the present age, if any man can talk well, he will get a following whatever he may teach. I am astounded at some professors … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity | Tagged , , , | 112 Comments

Don’t patronize us, please

Posted on June 20, 2013 by Eric Johnson

In a 2007 General Conference talk, Seventy Gary J. Coleman referred to a story of fourteen-year-old Cortnee, the daughter of an LDS mission president, who was confused when her high school classmates questioned her Christianity. She went home and asked … Continue reading →

Posted in Baptism, Christianity, Priesthood, Truth, Honesty, Prayer, and Inquiry, Worthiness | Tagged , , , | 110 Comments

“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 →

Posted in Christianity, Friendship, Interaction, and Evangelism, Jesus Christ | Tagged , | 20 Comments

The Dying Christ

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Sharon Lindbloom

As we approach Good Friday, the Cross of Christ is on our hearts and minds. The cross, the great symbol of the Christian faith — the symbol of our hope and assurance — is not embraced by all as an … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Jesus Christ, LDS Church, Mormon Culture | Tagged , , , | 161 Comments

Twenty-four elders cast their crowns before the throne.

Posted on December 31, 2012 by Sharon Lindbloom

In this two-minute video Dr. Stephen Lawson, preaching on Worshiping the Triune God, explains why the twenty-four elders in Revelation 4:10-11 cast their crowns before the throne of God. May we all live throughout the new year with a deep … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Grace | Tagged , | 10 Comments

Mormonism and Behavior

Posted on December 13, 2012 by Sharon Lindbloom

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 , , , | 151 Comments

The Trinity: Mormonism’s Rejection of God’s Highest Revelation (Part 4 of 4)

Posted on December 6, 2012 by Andy Watson

In this last article we will examine one of the heretical distortions of the doctrine of the Trinity as embraced by Mormonism. As was noted earlier, Mormonism doesn’t look favorably on the ecumenical councils that took place long ago in … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Early Christianity, God the Father, Nature of God | Tagged , , , , | 99 Comments

The Trinity: Mormonism’s Rejection of God’s Highest Revelation (Part 3 of 4)

Posted on December 3, 2012 by Andy Watson

In Part 3 of this series we want to continue the examination of the early church teaching in what later became known as the Trinity. It is paramount that Christians trace their theology and doctrine coming from the Bible as … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Nature of God | Tagged | 14 Comments