Category Archives: Bible

Living by the Scriptures

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Sharon Lindbloom

For many years the LDS Church-owned newspaper Church News included a column called “Living by the Scriptures.” This weekly column was described by the newspaper in this way: “‘Living by the Scriptures’ is another in a series of Church News … Continue reading →

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Can Mormons Trust the Bible?

Posted on September 20, 2012 by Sharon Lindbloom

It is easy for Mormons to claim, as Joseph Smith did, that “Ignorant translators, careless transcribers, or designing and corrupt priests have committed many errors” in the transmission of the Bible. Defending such a position, however, is much more difficult. … Continue reading →

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Mormons and the Bible

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Sharon Lindbloom

In a discussion with an older Mormon missionary, Sister G learned that I had prayerfully read the Book of Mormon but had not found it to be the word of God. In her effort to discover what obstacle stood between … Continue reading →

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Understanding James 2:26

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Sharon Lindbloom

In the course of a study on Ephesians, Tabletalk magazine discusses the relationship between a person’s good works and his justification before God. Examining James 2:14-26 (“faith without works is dead”), the magazine offers good insight into James’ teaching. Since … Continue reading →

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Proverbs 8 and the Mormon doctrine of pre-existence

Posted on September 5, 2011 by Sharon Lindbloom

Don and Rayola Larson are Latter-day Saints who have served in various leadership roles in the Mormon Church. They have been teachers at two Church-owned and operated schools, and completed two proselyting missions. Of their mission to England, they write, … Continue reading →

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Missing the Point

Posted on November 29, 2010 by Sharon Lindbloom

During the April 2010 General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints President Dieter F. Uchtdorf (Second Counselor in the First Presidency) talked about Mormons being the “hands” of Christ. Mr. Uchtdorf provided lots of good ideas … Continue reading →

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Brainwashing – Exhibit A

Posted on May 13, 2010 by setfree

Brainwashing: “…any method of controlled systematic indoctrination, esp. one based on repetition or confusion…” The following Topical Guide entry brings together for us the “scriptures most often used in [LDS] gospel classes and study” on the topic of Geneology and … Continue reading →

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Do You Believe in the Bible?

Posted on March 23, 2009 by David Whitsell

Guest post One would think the title would need little explanation but it does. The 8th article of (LDS) faith states, “We believe the Bible to be the word of God as far as it is translated correctly; we also … Continue reading →

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Christians, Don’t Misuse Revelation 22:18

Posted on March 5, 2009 by Bill McKeever

Bill McKeever urges Christians not to misuse Revelation 22:18 when dealing with the issue of an open or closed canon. 1920×1080 MP4, 640×360 MP4

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Text in Context

Posted on January 19, 2009 by Sharon Lindbloom

During the Priesthood meeting at the last General Conference, President Thomas S. Monson addressed the congregation. His talk was titled, To Learn, To Do, To Be. President Monson spoke of the size of the large assembly of LDS priesthood holders, … Continue reading →

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