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Category Archives: Nature of Man
Three reasons why our inheritance in Christ does not imply equality with Jesus or a future of being rightly worshipped by others
1. Since our inheritance in Christ is infinite and immeasurable, it will take eternity to appropriate and enjoy. Ephesians 2:7 implies eternal progression: “so that in the coming ages he might show the immeasurable riches of his grace in kindness … Continue reading
The Gospel is…
Pastor Matt Chandler explains the Gospel — and why it’s such good news.
Posted in Christianity, Gospel, Jesus Christ, Nature of God, Nature of Man, Salvation
Tagged Christianity, Gospel, Jesus Christ
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This is a Test: Joseph Smith and Deuteronomy 13
It had been a long forty years of wandering in the wilderness. God’s people Israel were finally nearing their Promised Land. Moses’ life was drawing to a close and the people were about to enter a new way of life … Continue reading
Posted in Authority and Doctrine, Early Mormonism, General Conference, God the Father, Joseph Smith, King Follett Discourse, LDS Church, Mormon History, Mormon Leaders, Nature of God, Nature of Man, Nauvoo, Prophets
Tagged Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Deuteronomy 13:1-3, False Prophets, God, godhood, Joseph Smith, King Follett Discourse, Mormon Church, Mormon Doctrine, Mormonism, Nature of God
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Theosis: “The Mormon view is altogether different.”
This has been going on for far too long. BYU Professor Robert Millet, as part of his continuing apologetic for the Mormon doctrine of exaltation (i.e., faithful Mormons becoming Gods), perseveres in asserting that this doctrine did not originate with … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, Early Christianity, Lorenzo Snow, Nature of Man, Truth, Honesty, Prayer, and Inquiry
Tagged Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Daniel Peterson, exaltation, godhood, Joseph Smith, LDS Church, Lorenzo Snow couplet, Mormon Church, Mormonism, Robert Millet, Theosis
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“The fulness of his kingdom” – Mormons becoming like God
On February 25th (2014) the Mormon Church posted a new article in its Gospel Topics section: “Becoming Like God.” Deseret News says this essay accomplishes “explaining the faith’s doctrine” on the topic, and the Salt Lake Tribune likewise says it … Continue reading
The Teachings of Joseph Smith and His Apostles
The following illustration is found in the Instructor’s Guide for the current Mormon Institute manual, “The Life and Teachings of Jesus and His Apostles, (Rel 211-12)” [The posted scan is from the print edition, page 110]. Found in a section … Continue reading
In Mormonism God is a Saved Soul
In the 1974 October General Conference of the Mormon Church Marion G. Romney (Second Counselor in the First Presidency) said, “I am going to talk about some of the very fundamentals of the gospel of Jesus Christ of great importance… … Continue reading
Posted in General Conference, God the Father, Nature of God, Nature of Man
Tagged God Never Sinned, Marion G. Romney, Nature of God
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From the Mailbag (Heavenly Grandfathers)
Dear Sharon, Some critics say that Mormons believe that when they become gods they will have glory equal with Father. But that is simply a lie. I know that our Father will be always our GOD and we will worship … Continue reading
Posted in God the Father, Nature of God, Nature of Man
Tagged Eternal progression, godhood, Heavenly Grandfather
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Brigham Young’s Kings of Kings
In the spring of 1863 Mormonism’s prophet Brigham Young taught, “Though we are in the world, yet we should be as perfect as mortals are required to be. We are not required in our sphere to be as perfect as … Continue reading
Does John 9:1-3 Prove Human Pre-existence?
In John 9:1-3 the disciples passed by a man blind from birth and asked, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?” Jesus answers, “It was not that this man sinned, or his parents, but … Continue reading