Category Archives: Salvation

Elizabeth Smart’s Courage Within the Tragedy of Mormonism

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Sharon Lindbloom

Elizabeth Smart was kidnapped when she was 14-years-old. She was held captive for nine months by Brian David Mitchell, a man who believed 1) that he was a true prophet of God, and 2) that Elizabeth was to become his … Continue reading →

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The Priesthood of the Gods vs. the Word of God’s Power

Posted on April 11, 2013 by Aaron Shafovaloff

In my last post, “‘Go’ is enough”, I talked about the awesome “word of power” of Jesus Christ. The idea behind it is huge and I hope you’ll see the big picture with me. In Mormonism, priesthood isn’t a product … Continue reading →

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Tithing Necessary for Mormon Spiritual Health and Welfare

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Sharon Lindbloom

On March 4th 2013 the U.S. Tax Court ruled that Mormon plaintiff George Thompson would not be allowed to consider his church tithe a “necessary expense” in regards to paying back taxes owed to the government. Mr. Thompson owes $883,000 … Continue reading →

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‘After All You Can Do’ to Screw Up Your Life

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Aaron Shafovaloff

All You’ll Ever Need By Andrew Peterson The blood of Jesus, it is like the widow’s oil It’s enough to pay the price to set you free It can fill up every jar and every heart that ever beat When … Continue reading →

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Changing and Correcting Mormon Scripture

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Sharon Lindbloom

The January 2013 Ensign magazine seems to reflect a new effort toward transparency in the Mormon Church. In an article by LDS historian Gerrit Dirkmaat, “Great and Marvelous are the Revelations of God,” the author discloses “Many Revelations Were Later … Continue reading →

Posted in D&C and Pearl of Great Price, Early Mormonism, Joseph Smith, Mormon Scripture, Priesthood | Tagged , , , , , | 80 Comments

The Second Anointing of Modern-day Mormonism

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Sharon Lindbloom

Latter-day Saint Tom Phillips was an Area Executive Secretary for the Mormon Church in the United Kingdom when an LDS General Authority invited him to receive his Second Anointing in the Preston England Temple. On Sunday, 19 May 2002, Mr. … Continue reading →

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Twenty-four elders cast their crowns before the throne.

Posted on December 31, 2012 by Sharon Lindbloom

In this two-minute video Dr. Stephen Lawson, preaching on Worshiping the Triune God, explains why the twenty-four elders in Revelation 4:10-11 cast their crowns before the throne of God. May we all live throughout the new year with a deep … Continue reading →

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Mormonism and Behavior

Posted on December 13, 2012 by Sharon Lindbloom

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 →

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The Gospel vs. Religion

Posted on October 29, 2012 by Sharon Lindbloom

“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 →

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Mormonism’s Gospel of Jesus Christ An Open Book?

Posted on September 13, 2012 by Sharon Lindbloom

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 →

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