Category Archives: Salvation

Are Mormon males called by God as Levitical priests just like Aaron was?

Posted on February 15, 2008 by Aaron Shafovaloff

Mormonism claims that most of its male members are Aaron/Levitical priests. How does this claim hold up? Quoting Hal Hougey from “Latter-day Saints—Where Did You Get Your Authority?”: Qualifications for the Aaronic Priesthood: Limited to Aaron and his sons only … Continue reading →

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From the Mailbag (1/3/2008)

Posted on January 7, 2008 by Sharon Lindbloom

On your repentance page quiz, everything you said about mormonism was correct and redundant. As a mormon I agree with everthing you said, your argument isn’t an argument, it’s barely even anti-mormon. It’s basically mormon. Thanks for getting your facts … Continue reading →

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The Law of God: Designed to Reveal You as Sinful and God as Righteous

Posted on November 28, 2007 by Aaron Shafovaloff

The apostle Paul reasons in Romans that people don’t keep the Law, neither the one written in the Torah nor the one written on our hearts. We need to find our righteousness elsewhere, even in another person. The harshest part … Continue reading →

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Two Gospels

Posted on November 26, 2007 by Sharon Lindbloom

In the early 1900s Christian pastor and author Harry A. Ironside met with two Mormon missionaries. In 1932 an account of this meeting was published under the title, “What Is the Gospel?” The whole report is quite fascinating, but I … Continue reading →

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10 Reasons I’m Thankful

Posted on November 22, 2007 by Aaron Shafovaloff

1. Even when I was an enemy to God, a child of wrath who was dead in sin, God opened the eyes of my heart and freely forgave my sins by faith alone. I remember explaining Ephesians 2:8-9 away, but … Continue reading →

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The Double Evil of Sin

Posted on October 17, 2007 by Sharon Lindbloom

When I talk with Latter-day Saints about sin and salvation, the conversation inevitably turns to the LDS idea of meriting God’s grace via personal worthiness coupled with repentance. During these conversations I find that, generally speaking, Mormons don’t seem to … Continue reading →

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September 11, 1857

Posted on September 10, 2007 by Sharon Lindbloom

A significant date in the history of our nation. A date marking tragedy in the history of many families. A day of mourning 150 years ago. A day of sorrowful remembrance in 2007. The Mountain Meadows Massacre is not pleasant … Continue reading →

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Only Imperfect and Incomplete Repentance Brings Immediate Forgiveness

Posted on August 13, 2007 by Aaron Shafovaloff

The repentance of conversion is definitive. It is the 180 degrees radical change of heart-attitude and heart-orientation away from lies and deceit toward Jesus Christ and his sure promises. The repentance of sanctification is an ongoing process. The Christian yearns … Continue reading →

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Authoritative LDS Teachings on Blacks and the Priesthood Designated “Folklore”

Posted on August 7, 2007 by Sharon Lindbloom

Last week Deseret News reported on a new film in the works: “Nobody Knows: The Untold Story of Black Mormons.” Three Latter-day Saints have teamed up to produce this documentary. They hope to present a theatrical release next June to … Continue reading →

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Good Works in the Name of Christ

Posted on July 30, 2007 by Sharon Lindbloom

Over the last month Beliefnet.com has sponsored an online debate between LDS author Orson Scott Card and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary president Dr. R. Albert Mohler. As I was reading some of the debate today, one bit from Mr. Card’s … Continue reading →

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