Category Archives: Bible

Joseph Smith’s Genesis 50 Additions

Posted on November 16, 2008 by Sharon Lindbloom

I’ve recently completed a 2-year study of the Old Testament book of Genesis. What a rich, sacred history God has given us in the opening pages of His Word. Though the book is a mere 50 chapters, it’s so packed … Continue reading →

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The God-Breathed Words of Scripture

Posted on September 15, 2008 by Sharon Lindbloom

In early September (2008) one of Mormon Coffee’s LDS friends left this comment: “On my other posts, I am finding a disturbing trend. I find that when I reference Christ’s words from the New Testament more often than not the … Continue reading →

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The Bible Through Mormon Eyes

Posted on July 23, 2008 by Sharon Lindbloom

The LDS Church embraces four volumes as scripture: the Bible, the Book of Mormon, Doctrine and Covenants, and Pearl of Great Price. Following are ten statements from Mormon sources explaining how the LDS Church and its members view the Bible. … Continue reading →

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“As Does the Bible”

Posted on May 9, 2008 by Sharon Lindbloom

Since 1981 the Introduction to the Book of Mormon has stated, “The Book of Mormon is a volume of holy scripture comparable to the Bible. It is a record of God’s dealings with the ancient inhabitants of the Americas and … Continue reading →

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“I Never Knew You.”

Posted on April 18, 2008 by Sharon Lindbloom

The March 2008 issue of Tabletalk included a good article on Jesus’ words found in Matthew 7:21-23. The article is here reprinted with permission. ——————————————————————- The Most Frightening Words by Tom Ascol As Jesus draws His Sermon on the Mount … Continue reading →

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Where the Fulness of the Gospel Resides

Posted on November 9, 2007 by Sharon Lindbloom

Back in April (2007) LDS Apostle M. Russell Ballard talked in General Conference about “The Miracle of the Holy Bible.” He spoke highly of the Bible, expressing his love for “its teachings, its lessons, and its spirit.” In his Sunday … Continue reading →

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“Down with Paul, up with Joseph!”

Posted on October 29, 2007 by Aaron Shafovaloff

Eric and I had an interesting conversation on Sunday, October 7th, over Skype with a Mormon named Jason who lives in Utah. He runs a web site dedicated to Joseph Smith and is a committed Mormon. We talked among other … Continue reading →

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James 1:5 — An Appeal to Scripture

Posted on July 13, 2007 by Sharon Lindbloom

I was recently reading in The Pearl of Great Price, Joseph Smith — History regarding the events leading up to Joseph Smith’s First Vision. As Joseph told the story, he talked about his confusion over which church was correct in … Continue reading →

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Avoiding Pitfalls

Posted on March 9, 2007 by Sharon Lindbloom

I appeal to you, brothers, to watch out for those who cause divisions and create obstacles contrary to the doctrine that you have been taught; avoid them. For such persons do not serve our Lord Christ, but their own appetites, … Continue reading →

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Bound for Glory?

Posted on December 28, 2006 by Sharon Lindbloom

While reading the Book of Revelation I was struck by Jesus’ words regarding the final judgment of those whose names are not written in the Book of Life: …the cowardly, unbelieving, abominable, murderers, sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars … Continue reading →

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