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Category Archives: Salvation
Good, but not true?
“One of the greatest difficulties is to keep before the audience’s mind the question of Truth. They always think you are recommending Christianity not because it is true, but because it is good. And in the discussion they will … Continue reading
Mormon Temples: One Way
Thomas S. Monson, the current LDS president and prophet, has a Facebook page. Well, actually, a Thomas Monson Facebook page exists, but it is “not an Official church Facebook page.” The page describes itself as, “Quotes and talks from Thomas … Continue reading
Posted in Mormon Temple, Salvation
Tagged Jesus Christ, Salvation, Temples, Thomas S. Monson
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Do Mormons and Christians Share the Same Gospel? (part 2)
On Monday (18 June 2012) Mormon Coffee addressed the claim made by BYU Professor James Faulconer: “Mormons differ from other Christians in significant ways, but there is little difference between us in our understanding of the gospel.” How individual Mormons … Continue reading
Posted in Gospel
Tagged David B. Haight, Gospel, James E. Faust, James Faulconer, L. Tom Perry, Michael Horton
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Do Mormons and Christians Share the Same Gospel?
LDS Professor James Faulconer recently posed and answered the question, “How Do Mormons Understand the Gospel?” After exploring a few ideas, he concluded, “Mormons differ from other Christians in significant ways, but there is little difference between us in our … Continue reading
Posted in Gospel
Tagged Articles of Faith, Bruce McConkie, fulness of the gospel, Gospel, Howard W. Hunter, James Faulconer
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How to Spend Eternity With Heavenly Father
I stumbled across a pro-Mormon YouTube channel (a Vlog) called inZionTV. On January 6th (2012) inZionTV posted a video (embedded below) in which two Mormon missionaries answer the question, “What do we need to do to live with Heavenly Father … Continue reading
Understanding James 2:26
In the course of a study on Ephesians, Tabletalk magazine discusses the relationship between a person’s good works and his justification before God. Examining James 2:14-26 (“faith without works is dead”), the magazine offers good insight into James’ teaching. Since … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Christianity, Salvation
Tagged 2 Nephi 25:23, Faith, Justification, Salvation, Works of the flesh
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Five Basic Principles of a Mormon Testimony
A very popular new book (# 2 at this writing) found in the LDS bookstore chain Deseret Book is The Testimony Glove. According to the Testimony Gloves blog, “Testimony Gloves are a tool to help children understand the basic principles … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, Forgiveness, Gospel, Mormon Culture
Tagged Doctrine, Gospel, Testimony Glove, Wordless Book
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A Royal Priesthood
The Priesthood is a big deal in Mormonism. At Mormon.org it is defined as “The power and authority of God, given to men on earth to act in all things for the salvation of God’s children.” Fifteenth LDS President Gordon … Continue reading