Category Archives: Mormon Scripture

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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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 Book of Mormon: True or False?

Posted on October 29, 2008 by Sharon Lindbloom

At the request of our Mormon friends here at Mormon Coffee, today’s topic for discussion is, The Book of Mormon: True or False? Before the discussion starts, however, I need to lay down some ground rules. It is understood by … Continue reading →

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Is Mormonism Christian? Two Views

Posted on September 24, 2008 by Sharon Lindbloom

The October 2008 edition of First Things contains a lengthy article titled, “Is Mormonism Christian?” The article is in two parts. The first was written by LDS Seventy Bruce D. Porter and takes one position; Christian professor and author Gerald … 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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Lost Book of Lehi

Posted on August 1, 2008 by Sharon Lindbloom

During the summer of 1828, while working on the Book of Mormon, Joseph Smith allowed his scribe, Martin Harris, to take 116 pages of the manuscript home to show Mrs. Harris. The manuscript pages disappeared. The lost book of Lehi … Continue reading →

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The Book of Mormon in Context

Posted on July 25, 2008 by Sharon Lindbloom

“The possibility of finding buried treasure fascinated many in late eighteenth- and early nineteenth-century America. Reports of searching for such riches were widespread in the Palmyra [New York] area, and extant accounts show that treasure was generally sought through supernatural … 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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Sacrament Meetings: Keep Those Books Closed

Posted on June 20, 2008 by Sharon Lindbloom

Recently a letter from the LDS First Presidency was read in Sunday Mormon church services about the use of scriptures and visual aids in sacrament meetings and stake conferences. After stating that Church leadership is encouraged that members do study … Continue reading →

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Lost Book of Mormon Geography

Posted on June 11, 2008 by Sharon Lindbloom

The dispute over where the events in the Book of Mormon took place continues in a recent Deseret News/Mormon Times article titled, “Raiders of the Lost Book of Mormon Geography.” In the second installment of a two-part article “former CEO … Continue reading →

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