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Category Archives: Salvation
Mormon.org’s Plan of Salvation
Mormon.org includes a section titled, “God’s Plan of Salvation.” This section systematically presents Mormon beliefs related to eternal life. It goes like this (my summarization of each point in parentheses): “God’s Plan for You” (To choose good and become more … Continue reading
Posted in Afterlife, Salvation
Tagged Degrees of glory, Heaven, Judgment, Mormon Salvation
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Mormons and Evangelicals Talk of Christ
On November 15 (2013), evangelical author (and seminary president emeritus) Richard Mouw addressed 2,000 young Mormons at Utah Valley University. As reported in the Deseret News’ “Evangelical leader says commonality with Mormons deeper than differences,” Dr. Mouw emphasized his discovery … Continue reading
Posted in Baptism, Book of Mormon, Forgiveness, Jesus Christ, Repentance
Tagged Baptism, Blood Atonement, Book of Mormon, Born again, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Forgiveness, Joseph Fielding Smith, Joseph Smith, LDS Church, LDS Manuals, Mormon Church Manuals, Mormon Scripture, Mormonism, Repentance, Richard Mouw, Spencer W. Kimball
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Undeserved Riches
We came into this world empty-handed. But few of us are empty-handed today. Everything we have—all things material and immaterial—must inspire us to offer profound thanksgiving to our gracious and benevolent God. We deserve none of the gifts He has … Continue reading
“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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Mormonism: The Not Even Once Club
An interesting movement is afoot in the Mormon world. Wendy Nelson, wife of Mormon apostle Russell M. Nelson, has written a children’s book on the topic of covenant-keeping. This sounds like a good fit for Mormon kids, but LDS adults … Continue reading
Posted in Forgiveness, Salvation, Worthiness
Tagged Covenants, Merit, Not Even Once, Obedience, Russell M. Nelson, Wendy Nelson
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Defending the Faith at Temple Square
A healthy Mormon and Christian Debate at Salt Lake Temple Square with host Dave Bartosiewicz
Posted in Afterlife, Friendship, Interaction, and Evangelism, Salvation
Tagged Heaven, Hell, Mormon Salvation, Mormonism, Salvation
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Don’t patronize us, please
In a 2007 General Conference talk, Seventy Gary J. Coleman referred to a story of fourteen-year-old Cortnee, the daughter of an LDS mission president, who was confused when her high school classmates questioned her Christianity. She went home and asked … Continue reading
Posted in Baptism, Christianity, Priesthood, Truth, Honesty, Prayer, and Inquiry, Worthiness
Tagged Christian, Dallin Oaks, Gary J. Coleman, Mormons
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Still no formal repudiation. Let June 8th be a day of shame.
In honor of the 35th anniversary of Mormon President Spencer W. Kimball’s announcement of the end of the priesthood ban against black Mormons (D&C Declaration 2), we are reposting Aaron Shafovaloff’s 30th anniversary article, “Shame, Shame, Shame: Thirty Years Later … Continue reading
Posted in LDS Church, Mormon Culture, Mormon History, Priesthood
Tagged Brigham Young, John Taylor, Priesthood, Priesthood ban, Spencer W. Kimball
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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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