Category Archives: Jesus Christ

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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Did the Sun Rise?

Posted on March 31, 2013 by Sharon Lindbloom

The wind blew on Friday and snuffed the lamp out. The wind blew. The earth shook. Darkness settled down like a heavy, suffocating pall. Wailing and mourning and oppressive grief filled every fold. Go home. Light the fire. Think of … Continue reading →

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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 →

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A Mormon Prophet’s Gratitude at Christmas

Posted on December 27, 2012 by Sharon Lindbloom

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 →

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What Kind of Gift?

Posted on December 24, 2012 by Eric Johnson

The Gift All the hustle and bustle of the anticipated Holiday is quickly closing nigh, And many frazzled shoppers can at last let out a collective great big sigh, Their present-buying is done and all the cards are finally addressed, … Continue reading →

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From the Mailbag (9/5/2012)

Posted on December 20, 2012 by Sharon Lindbloom

[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 →

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Joseph Smith vs Jesus Christ

Posted on December 17, 2012 by Aaron Shafovaloff

Joseph ordained with hands, but Jesus authorized by his words. Joseph tampered with God’s word, but Jesus preserved God’s word. Joseph boasted over his church, but Jesus died for his church. Joseph re-introduced the Aaronic priesthood, but Jesus rendered it … Continue reading →

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BYU professors Daniel C. Peterson and Stephen D. Ricks think you’re a prude if God having sex with Mary is a problem for you

Posted on September 17, 2012 by Aaron Shafovaloff

If you object to the teaching of Mormon leaders that God the Father had physical sex with Mary, then BYU professors Daniel C. Peterson and Stephen D. Ricks say you have “a Neoplatonic and gnosticizing disdain for the material cosmos, … Continue reading →

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Mormonism (at best) a very distant cousin of Christianity

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Sharon Lindbloom

Eliza Wood, a contributing blogger to Huffington Post, recently (27 July 2012) wrote an article titled, “Are Mormons Closer to Muslims or Christians?” Her reason for tackling this question: “As the media shapes our understanding of the Mormon faith, now … Continue reading →

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