Category Archives: Friendship, Interaction, and Evangelism

Of First Importance in Mormon Proselytizing

Posted on November 30, 2015 by Sharon Lindbloom

In the early-1950s the Mormon Church taught its missionaries a particular method for effective proselytizing. The book, A Systematic Program for Teaching the Gospel was published and distributed by the LDS Church as detailed instruction for missionaries. I was recently … Continue reading →

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How to Help Mormon Missionaries

Posted on October 1, 2015 by Sharon Lindbloom

I’m a mom. I get it. Mormon blogger and author Mette Ivie Harrison wants people to be kind to her kids as they serve their LDS missions. In a recent article at Huff Post Blog, “How to Manage Mormon Missionaries,” … Continue reading →

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Mormon Church-Approved Outreach

Posted on August 3, 2015 by Sharon Lindbloom

Mormon missionaries have been responding to the Broadway show, “The Book of Mormon,” all across the country. The Fresno Bee recently explained that Mormon missionaries stand outside of the theatre before and/or after the show to answer people’s questions and … Continue reading →

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Two Views of Eternal Life

Posted on July 16, 2015 by Sharon Lindbloom

Former Mormons who are now Christians say that this 21 minute video has been instrumental in helping them recognize the differences between the biblical view of salvation and the Mormon view of eternal life. It helped them understand what God has … Continue reading →

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Mormons don’t deserve this.

Posted on July 13, 2015 by Sharon Lindbloom

Chris Duckworth, a Lutheran pastor in Indiana, wasn’t happy when a 12-page advertising supplement arrived on his doorstep last week. The “Non-Mormon Temple Visitors Guide” was published by Tri-Grace Ministries and distributed to communities in preparation for the LDS Temple … Continue reading →

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Are you ready to engage Mormons for Christ?

Posted on June 1, 2015 by Sharon Lindbloom

The Mormonism Research Ministry website is filled with resources to help people gain a broader understanding of the Mormon Church, including its doctrines and history. The website also offers resources to help Christians prepare to reach out to Mormons or those … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Book of Mormon, D&C and Pearl of Great Price, Friendship, Interaction, and Evangelism, Mormon Scripture, Nature of God | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 32 Comments

Is it wrong say Mormonism embraces a “different Jesus”?

Posted on April 6, 2015 by Sharon Lindbloom

Mormon bishop Nate Sharp wrote a blog article aimed at “Dispelling 5 More Myths About Mormons.” I want to take a look at the first ”myth” he tackled: “Myth #1: Mormons believe in a ‘different Jesus.’ “One myth about Mormons … Continue reading →

Posted in Friendship, Interaction, and Evangelism, Jesus Christ, LDS Church, Misconceptions, Mormon Leaders, Truth, Honesty, Prayer, and Inquiry | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 29 Comments

Mormon Leadership Not Appropriate at a Christian Event

Posted on March 12, 2015 by Sharon Lindbloom

In a blog post on Monday (March 9, 2015) Jana Riess told readers about the recent cancellation of a Christian retreat at which Dr. Riess was scheduled to speak. The reason the retreat was cancelled: Christian church leaders deemed that, … Continue reading →

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Flee to Refuge in Christ

Posted on January 1, 2015 by Sharon Lindbloom

“My heart was already full as John Piper began his message that would close the recent Together for the Gospel conference. I prayed that God would use his message to implant a passion within our hearts that would shape our … Continue reading →

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The most difficult book

Posted on October 9, 2014 by Eric Johnson

I recently discovered a new witnessing tactic. Don’t get me wrong, quoting from Spencer W. Kimball’s book The Miracle of Forgiveness has been used by Christian apologists for quite some time. But instead of just quoting this book, I decided … Continue reading →

Posted in Forgiveness, Friendship, Interaction, and Evangelism, Repentance, Salvation | Tagged , , , , , | 28 Comments