Tag Archives: Eternal progression

Three reasons why our inheritance in Christ does not imply equality with Jesus or a future of being rightly worshipped by others

Posted on December 14, 2015 by Aaron Shafovaloff

1. Since our inheritance in Christ is infinite and immeasurable, it will take eternity to appropriate and enjoy. Ephesians 2:7 implies eternal progression: “so that in the coming ages he might show the immeasurable riches of his grace in kindness … Continue reading →

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Reading between the lines on the issue of perfection (Part 2)

Posted on September 18, 2014 by Eric Johnson

In Monday’s post, I quoted from an article found in the July 2014 Ensign magazine titled “Becoming Perfect in Christ” that was written by Seventy Gerrit W. Gong. When Gong’s words are put next to the teachings of the LDS … Continue reading →

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Reading between the lines on the issue of perfection (Part 1)

Posted on September 15, 2014 by Eric Johnson

A recent article in the July 2014 Ensign magazine titled “Becoming Perfect in Christ,” written by Seventy Gerrit W. Gong, caught my eye. I’m not one to make many predictions, but when I saw the title, my immediate response was … Continue reading →

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From the Mailbag (Heavenly Grandfathers)

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Sharon Lindbloom

Dear Sharon, Some critics say that Mormons believe that when they become gods they will have glory equal with Father. But that is simply a lie. I know that our Father will be always our GOD and we will worship … Continue reading →

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Mormon Professors Confuse Doctrine and Rumor

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Sharon Lindbloom

If I want to know what Mormonism teaches about human beings becoming Gods and creating worlds, should I ask a Mormon? Last month (October 2011) New York Times columnist Maureen Dowd asked the planet question of two Mormons: Richard Bushman, … Continue reading →

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Progression to Godhood — Mormonism’s God

Posted on December 4, 2008 by Sharon Lindbloom

The following quotes are from the LDS Church’s Achieving a Celestial Marriage Student Manual published by the Church Educational System, copyright 1976. — In the relationships of husband and wife and parent and child we begin to approach the divine … Continue reading →

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Feeling Lucky? The Probability of Exaltation

Posted on September 17, 2008 by Sharon Lindbloom

I just read Odds Are, You’re Going to be Exalted by LDS author Alonzo L. Gaskill (2008, Deseret Book). In this slim volume Mr. Gaskill seeks to reassure Latter-day Saints that even though they are not actually doing “all [they] … Continue reading →

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James White Video: The LDS Eternal Law of Progression

Posted on August 29, 2008 by Aaron Shafovaloff
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“You would have procreative power, you would have your own offspring, you would create your own worlds”

Posted on January 28, 2008 by Aaron Shafovaloff

From “The Mormons Are Coming!“, by Daniel Brook of GOOD Magazine: “We’re going pretty deep into this theology thing,” President Boone [of the Provo MTC] says a bit uncomfortably. When Jesus returns, he says, the New Jerusalem will be located … Continue reading →

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