Tag Archives: Scripture

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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Do Mormons Have Faith in the Bible?

Posted on May 18, 2015 by Sharon Lindbloom

The Mormon Church recognizes four books as scripture: The Book of Mormon, Doctrine & Covenants, Pearl of Great Price, and the Bible. And yet, as noted at the MRM website, Joseph Smith said [of the Bible], “Ignorant translators, careless transcribers, … Continue reading →

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Why I’m Not a Mormon
Today’s Top 10 List (from LDS Scripture)
Part 2 of 2

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Sharon Lindbloom

Continued… “…if ye shall deny yourselves of all ungodliness, and love God with all your might, mind and strength, then is his grace sufficient for you…” The Bible calls God’s grace a gift; but Mormonism claims it must be merited: … Continue reading →

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Why I’m Not a Mormon
Today’s Top 10 List (from LDS Scripture)
Part 1 of 2

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Sharon Lindbloom

“…king Mosiah had a gift from God…” (current edition); “…king Benjamin had a gift from God…” (1830 edition). This illustrates just one of many substantial changes made to the original Book of Mormon (the original was said to have been … Continue reading →

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Are Their Words Really Scripture?

Posted on April 4, 2011 by Sharon Lindbloom

Last week Eric Johnson blogged here on the topic of following the prophet and personal revelation. He cited a recent Salt Lake Tribune article by Peggy Fletcher Stack titled, “Are Leaders Infallible? LDS Faithful are Admonished to ‘Follow the Prophet.’” … Continue reading →

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God the Father – Elohim (Part Two)

Posted on February 21, 2011 by setfree

Last Thursday, we began a discussion on why, if “Elohim” is a real god, our Heavenly Father and the only God “with whom we have to do,” are there no verses about him in the Old Testament. Today, let’s look … Continue reading →

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God the Father – Elohim (Part One)

Posted on February 17, 2011 by setfree

In the Mormon religion, “Elohim” is the name of the god who is the father of our spirits. More commonly referred to as “Heavenly Father,” Elohim is also the LDS “Most High God.” The scripture passages specifically about “Elohim” can … Continue reading →

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The God-Breathed Words of Scripture

Posted on September 15, 2008 by Sharon Lindbloom

In early September (2008) one of Mormon Coffee’s LDS friends left this comment: “On my other posts, I am finding a disturbing trend. I find that when I reference Christ’s words from the New Testament more often than not the … Continue reading →

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Just who makes up LDS doctrine?

Posted on June 21, 2007 by Eric Johnson

One of the things most puzzling to me as an associate in this ministry is when I am told that I cannot truly understand the teachings of the LDS religion. Dozens of times Mormons have told me, “What you’re saying … Continue reading →

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