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Category Archives: Gospel
Endings and Beginnings
As we come to the end of another year, it’s a good time to reflect on the past. Over the last ten years Mormon Coffee has been a busy place. Together we have discussed nearly 1,400 blog posts in an ongoing … Continue reading
Posted in Gospel, Jesus Christ, Salvation
Tagged Christianity, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Gospel, Mormonism, Mormons, Salvation, Scripture
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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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Two Views of Eternal Life
Former Mormons who are now Christians say that this 21 minute video has been instrumental in helping them recognize the differences between the biblical view of salvation and the Mormon view of eternal life. It helped them understand what God has … Continue reading
Jesus Came to Save Sinners
While reading the October 2014 General Conference addresses, I was interested to read that Mormon apostle D. Todd Christofferson said, “So God does not save us ‘just as we are,’ first, because ‘just as we are’ we are unclean, and … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, Forgiveness, General Conference, Gospel, Grace, Repentance, Salvation, Worthiness
Tagged Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, D. Todd Christofferson, Forgiveness, General Conference, Impossible Gospel, Jesus Christ, LDS Church, Mormon Church, Mormon Salvation, Salvation, Worthiness
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“Absolutes” About the Mormon Gospel
In 1999 James E. Faust, member of the Mormon Church’s First Presidency, counseled new mission presidents at the annual Mission Presidents Seminar in June of that year. According to LDS Church News, “The word gospel means ‘good news’ and missionaries … Continue reading
Flying First-Class — Mormon Style
In reading the July 2013 Ensign, I came across a thoughtful story written by Bonnie Marshall in the Latter-day Saint Voices section of the magazine. Mrs. Marshall tells of a long flight she and her husband took when they returned … Continue reading
Posted in Afterlife, Gospel, Salvation
Tagged Degrees of glory, Mormon Salvation, Salvation
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The Distinctive Restoration Plan of Salvation
On May 16, 2013 Meridian Magazine (online) published an article by Mormon author Wallace Goddard titled, “The Restoration Plan of Salvation: ‘It Came From God!’” Dr. Goddard’s article is aimed at proving the superior beauty and cohesiveness of the Mormon … Continue reading
Posted in Gospel, Salvation
Tagged Gospel, Impossible Gospel, Mormon Salvation, Salvation
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Mormonism and Behavior
The Heidelberg Catechism was first published in 1563. Described as “a comforting, practical summary of the [Christian] faith,” the catechism has been used for nearly 450 years to teach and summarize biblical doctrines. Ligonier Ministries’ daily devotional, Tabletalk, is basing … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, Gospel, Salvation, Truth, Honesty, Prayer, and Inquiry
Tagged Creeds, Jesus Christ, orthodoxy, orthorpraxy
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The Gospel vs. Religion
“The Gospel Is Not ‘Old Time’ Religion” from Grace Church. Pastor Troy Dobbs explains some of the distinctions that differentiate religion from the Gospel of Jesus Christ in this sermon, using Matthew 9:14-17 as his text. According to Dr. Dobbs, … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, Gospel, Salvation
Tagged Gospel, Grace, Religion, Salvation, Troy Dobbs
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Mormonism’s Gospel of Jesus Christ An Open Book?
In the 2012 book Mormons An Open Book, Written by a Mormon, What You Really Want to Know, author Anthony Sweat gets right to the point: “The gospel of Jesus Christ is this: “1. Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, … Continue reading