Tag Archives: Salvation

Endings and Beginnings

Posted on December 31, 2015 by Sharon Lindbloom

As we come to the end of another year, it’s a good time to reflect on the past. Over the last ten years Mormon Coffee has been a busy place. Together we have discussed nearly 1,400 blog posts in an ongoing … Continue reading →

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This is eternal life.

Posted on December 21, 2015 by Sharon Lindbloom

Jesus said in John 17:3, “And this is eternal life, that they know you the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent.” When I read this Bible verse, I usually think about the imperative call to know … Continue reading →

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Two Views of Eternal Life

Posted on July 16, 2015 by Sharon Lindbloom

Former Mormons who are now Christians say that this 21 minute video has been instrumental in helping them recognize the differences between the biblical view of salvation and the Mormon view of eternal life. It helped them understand what God has … Continue reading →

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Jesus Came to Save Sinners

Posted on February 5, 2015 by Sharon Lindbloom

While reading the October 2014 General Conference addresses, I was interested to read that Mormon apostle D. Todd Christofferson said, “So God does not save us ‘just as we are,’ first, because ‘just as we are’ we are unclean, and … Continue reading →

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Flee to Refuge in Christ

Posted on January 1, 2015 by Sharon Lindbloom

“My heart was already full as John Piper began his message that would close the recent Together for the Gospel conference. I prayed that God would use his message to implant a passion within our hearts that would shape our … Continue reading →

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How Good is Good Enough?

Posted on June 2, 2014 by Sharon Lindbloom

About a week after the April 2014 General Conference of the Mormon Church the (Provo, Utah) Daily Herald published an article by correspondent Steve Densley titled, “How Good is Good Enough?” Mr. Densley began, “The semiannual conference of the Church … Continue reading →

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Mormonism’s 4th Article of Faith

Posted on February 27, 2014 by Sharon Lindbloom

The December 2013 issue of the Mormon Church’s Ensign magazine contains an article by John Welch titled, “The Articles of Faith and the Life of Joseph Smith.” In this article, Dr. Welch goes through the 13 Articles of Faith (canonized … Continue reading →

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Flying First-Class — Mormon Style

Posted on October 24, 2013 by Sharon Lindbloom

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 →

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Defending the Faith at Temple Square

Posted on August 26, 2013 by Sharon Lindbloom

A healthy Mormon and Christian Debate at Salt Lake Temple Square with host Dave Bartosiewicz

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The Distinctive Restoration Plan of Salvation

Posted on May 27, 2013 by Sharon Lindbloom

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 →

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