Category Archives: God the Father

God the Father – Elohim (Part Two)

Posted on February 21, 2011 by setfree

Last Thursday, we began a discussion on why, if “Elohim” is a real god, our Heavenly Father and the only God “with whom we have to do,” are there no verses about him in the Old Testament. Today, let’s look … Continue reading →

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God the Father – Elohim (Part One)

Posted on February 17, 2011 by setfree

In the Mormon religion, “Elohim” is the name of the god who is the father of our spirits. More commonly referred to as “Heavenly Father,” Elohim is also the LDS “Most High God.” The scripture passages specifically about “Elohim” can … Continue reading →

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Substantially Correct (part 2)

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Sharon Lindbloom

Last Monday (7 February 2011) I wrote about the first half of Daniel Peterson’s article, “God’s sheep recognize his voice” in which Dr. Peterson argues for the idea that Mormons (Mormonism) do not really reject non-Mormon religious experiences and doctrines. … Continue reading →

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Mormonism and Christ-Likeness

Posted on December 9, 2010 by Aaron Shafovaloff

Mormons: What did it mean for the Father to be “Christlike” when he was a mere mortal on another planet? Was he imitating his own Messiah? Was he full of the “light of Christ”, i.e. the light of his own … Continue reading →

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The Mystery of Mormonism

Posted on October 18, 2010 by Eric Johnson

Mormon author Orson Scott Card recently wrote a piece in the Mormon Times called “Gospel has no place for ‘mysteries’ ” (10/14/2010). In his mind, Christians who use the word “mystery” when confronted with an issue that is impossible to … Continue reading →

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All-Knowing God

Posted on June 28, 2010 by Sharon Lindbloom

The Bible reveals God as omniscient; that is, “God, being infinite, is able to be aware of all things, to understand all things, and to comprehend all things. He never learns anything or acquires new knowledge. The future as well … Continue reading →

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Fruits of the First Vision

Posted on February 9, 2009 by Sharon Lindbloom

In this month’s First Presidency Message (February 2009), Dieter F. Uchtdorf wrote of how Joseph Smith’s First Vision blesses people’s lives. He wrote, “Through his [Joseph Smith’s] work and sacrifice, I now have a true understanding of our Heavenly Father … Continue reading →

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The Powers That Be

Posted on October 17, 2008 by Sharon Lindbloom

An interesting conversation is going on at the Mormon blog By Common Consent. On Monday poster John C. asked readers to cast their votes in a poll asking, “What is more powerful? Eternal Law [or] God?” As I write this, … Continue reading →

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The Mormon Doctrine of Materiality

Posted on July 30, 2008 by Sharon Lindbloom

On May 21, 1845 an article on the nature of God, man, and angels appeared in the LDS publication the “Prophet.” Understood to have been written by the editor, LDS Apostle Parley P. Pratt, the article was reprinted in the … Continue reading →

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“If [LDS] Doctrines Were Wrong…”

Posted on July 18, 2008 by Sharon Lindbloom

Last month (30 June 2008) the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle ran a short article profiling four Latter-day Saints from the Rochester, New York area. Dorothy Holmes was one of the Mormons interviewed. The article mostly covered Mrs. Holmes’ family and … Continue reading →

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