Category Archives: Salvation

“The Heaven We Get Will be the Heaven We Earn”

Posted on July 18, 2007 by Aaron Shafovaloff

The following are the words of Joseph S. Peery, published in Improvement Era (Vol. XVII. September 1914 No. 11): We will receive the salvation we earn and no more. Now one would think that the good Christian editors of Improvement … Continue reading →

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Saved by Works?

Posted on July 9, 2007 by Sharon Lindbloom

Not long ago a Latter-day Saint left this as part of a comment on Mormon Coffee: “LDS people don’t believe that you are saved by grace, but by works.” I’m sure there are some Mormons who would take issue with … Continue reading →

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Temple-Appropriateness

Posted on June 15, 2007 by Sharon Lindbloom

A friend from the Las Vegas area sent me a copy of a local publication, Desert Saints Magazine. According to the “Letter from the Editor” in the March 2007 issue, “This magazine is produced by three stay-at-home LDS mothers (with … Continue reading →

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Really — What is Mormonism? Most Evangelicals Would Be Surprised.

Posted on May 31, 2007 by Sharon Lindbloom

On May 31st Christianity Today online posted an article which addresses the issue of Mitt Romney and Mormonism, asking, “Can conservative Protestants vote for a member of what they consider a cult?” The article is co-written by Mormon professor Robert … Continue reading →

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Amazing Grace

Posted on April 30, 2007 by Sharon Lindbloom

Last Saturday’s Salt Lake Tribune (27 April) contained “A call to grace” written by Tribune journalist Peggy Fletcher Stack. It’s the story of Jonathan Hays, a newly ordained Christian minister serving in New Song Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Salt Lake … Continue reading →

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The Miracle of Satanic Suckerpunches?

Posted on April 25, 2007 by Aaron Shafovaloff

It’s been said that one man’s trash is another man’s treasure. In this case, one man’s miracle is another man’s “satanic sukerpunch.” Both men are LDS Apostles, designated as prophets, seers and revelators in the Mormon Church. Here’s what they … Continue reading →

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Different Worlds

Posted on March 12, 2007 by Sharon Lindbloom

On the newly revamped LDS web site there is a section titled Core Beliefs: Why and How Are Mormons Different? I really appreciate the effort of the LDS Church to acknowledge its doctrinal differences with historic Christianity, though I believe … Continue reading →

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Equally Unworthy

Posted on February 16, 2007 by Sharon Lindbloom

While we’re on the subject of Mormon temples (see Mormon Coffee’s last article), the February issue of Ensign magazine includes an article about the symbolism found in Mormon temples. Quoting LDS Apostle John A. Widtsoe, the article states: “In the … Continue reading →

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Are Christians More Concerned About Doctrine Than Obedience?

Posted on January 29, 2007 by Aaron Shafovaloff

A friend once said, “I think LDS see us this way though – more concerned about right belief than right living.” First, let me make clear that in the common Mormon mind, the alternative to this is being more concerned … Continue reading →

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Bound for Glory?

Posted on December 28, 2006 by Sharon Lindbloom

While reading the Book of Revelation I was struck by Jesus’ words regarding the final judgment of those whose names are not written in the Book of Life: …the cowardly, unbelieving, abominable, murderers, sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars … Continue reading →

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