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Tag Archives: godhood
This is a Test: Joseph Smith and Deuteronomy 13
It had been a long forty years of wandering in the wilderness. God’s people Israel were finally nearing their Promised Land. Moses’ life was drawing to a close and the people were about to enter a new way of life … Continue reading
Posted in Authority and Doctrine, Early Mormonism, General Conference, God the Father, Joseph Smith, King Follett Discourse, LDS Church, Mormon History, Mormon Leaders, Nature of God, Nature of Man, Nauvoo, Prophets
Tagged Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Deuteronomy 13:1-3, False Prophets, God, godhood, Joseph Smith, King Follett Discourse, Mormon Church, Mormon Doctrine, Mormonism, Nature of God
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Theosis: “The Mormon view is altogether different.”
This has been going on for far too long. BYU Professor Robert Millet, as part of his continuing apologetic for the Mormon doctrine of exaltation (i.e., faithful Mormons becoming Gods), perseveres in asserting that this doctrine did not originate with … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, Early Christianity, Lorenzo Snow, Nature of Man, Truth, Honesty, Prayer, and Inquiry
Tagged Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Daniel Peterson, exaltation, godhood, Joseph Smith, LDS Church, Lorenzo Snow couplet, Mormon Church, Mormonism, Robert Millet, Theosis
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If Mormon missionaries were straightforward about Mormonism…
Though done in a lighthearted manner, this 4-minute video is a fairly accurate depiction of standard Mormon doctrine. It would be nice if Mormon missionaries explained Mormonism as clearly as the characters in this video do, but I imagine that … Continue reading
Posted in Authority and Doctrine, God the Father, Great Apostasy, LDS Church, Mormon Missionaries, Mormon Temple, Prophets, Truth, Honesty, Prayer, and Inquiry
Tagged Baptism for the Dead, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, godhood, Joseph Smith, LDS Church, Mormon Church, Mormon Doctrine, Mormon Missionaries, Temple
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The Lorenzo Snow couplet’s subordination & dependence dilemma for Mormons
Given both halves of the Lorenzo Snow couplet: “As man now is, God once was. As God now is, man may be.” (a) If we will forever be dependent on and subordinate to our God, then it stands to reason … Continue reading
Posted in God the Father, Lorenzo Snow, Nature of God
Tagged God, godhood, Lorenzo Snow couplet, Nature of God
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From the Mailbag (Eternal Marriage)
Hi, I have a Mormon friend that finds forever marriage very important to him and I tried explaining how Heaven is going to be so much better then any marriage or person. He then asked “What is there to do?” … Continue reading
Posted in Afterlife, Christianity, Family, LDS Church
Tagged Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Eternal Marriage, godhood, Heaven, Mormonism
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The Teachings of Joseph Smith and His Apostles
The following illustration is found in the Instructor’s Guide for the current Mormon Institute manual, “The Life and Teachings of Jesus and His Apostles, (Rel 211-12)” [The posted scan is from the print edition, page 110]. Found in a section … Continue reading
From the Mailbag (Heavenly Grandfathers)
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
Posted in God the Father, Nature of God, Nature of Man
Tagged Eternal progression, godhood, Heavenly Grandfather
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The Second Anointing of Modern-day Mormonism
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
Posted in Mormon Temple, Salvation, Worthiness
Tagged godhood, M. Russell Ballard, Second Anointing, Temples, Tom Phillips
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Brigham Young’s Kings of Kings
In the spring of 1863 Mormonism’s prophet Brigham Young taught, “Though we are in the world, yet we should be as perfect as mortals are required to be. We are not required in our sphere to be as perfect as … Continue reading
Does Mormonism still teach God the Father was once a man?
Joe Carter at The Gospel Coalition blog recently wrote a good article providing relevant FAQs in answer to the question, “Are Mormons Christian?” The first topic Mr. Carter addressed was, “What do Mormons believe about God?” His answer began this … Continue reading