Category Archives: Mormon Scripture

The Prophecy of Isaiah is Fulfilled

Posted on May 28, 2008 by Sharon Lindbloom

“You will indeed see but never perceive.” –Matthew 13:14 In March (2008) Boyd K. Packer, president of the LDS Quorum of the Twelve Apostles spoke via satellite to Latter-day Saints gathered for a stake conference in Bolivia. Speaking of his … Continue reading →

Posted in Book of Mormon, Jesus Christ, Mormon Culture | 12 Comments

“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 →

Posted in Bible, Book of Mormon | 74 Comments

“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 →

Posted in Bible, Christianity, Salvation | 61 Comments

With a Sincere Heart

Posted on March 14, 2008 by Sharon Lindbloom

“And when ye shall receive these things, I would exhort you that ye would ask God, the Eternal Father, in the name of Christ, if these things are not true; and if ye shall ask with a sincere heart, with … Continue reading →

Posted in Book of Mormon, Truth, Honesty, Prayer, and Inquiry | 91 Comments

The Two-Part Doctrine and Covenants You Never Knew

Posted on January 16, 2008 by Aaron Shafovaloff

From Mormonism and the Nature of God: A Theological Evolution, 1830 – 1915, pp. 63-64: “The 1835 Doctrine and Covenants was originally a two-part work, as its name would indicate. If we look at the current edition of the Doctrine and Covenants, … Continue reading →

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Changing the Book of Mormon

Posted on November 12, 2007 by Sharon Lindbloom

The Book of Mormon has undergone manifold changes since it’s first printing in 1830. Some of these changes have been minor, and some have carried doctrinal impact. When the 1981 edition of the Book of Mormon was published it reflected … 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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The Latter-day Mystery of John the Beloved

Posted on October 15, 2007 by Sharon Lindbloom

In an article describing the way leadership vacancies are filled within the LDS Church, a recent issue of Church News explained, “On the Mount of Transfiguration in the incident recounted in Matthew 17:1-11, Peter, James and John received those keys, … Continue reading →

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Inconsistency in Joseph Smith’s Canonized History?

Posted on October 10, 2007 by Sharon Lindbloom

I have often pondered the Joseph Smith History found in the Pearl of Great Price. As he told his story of what led him to seek divine guidance (resulting in the First Vision), Joseph described the spiritual atmosphere in his … Continue reading →

Posted in Joseph Smith, Mormon Scripture | 28 Comments