Becoming Gods
By Richard Abanes Reviewed by Eric Johnson Though it was written a decade ago, there is much in this book written by apologist Richard Abanes that is well worth the purchase. It appears to have been...
View ArticleRevelation 14:6-7
This verse has been used to support the idea that an angel (Moroni?) declared an “everlasting gospel” by bringing for the the Book of Mormon. According to chapter 7 of the 2015 church manual Teachings...
View ArticleChapter 7: Joseph Smith, an Instrument in the Hands of the Lord
Chapter 7: Joseph Smith, an Instrument in the Hands of the Lord Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Ezra Taft Benson, (2014), 102–13 During 2015, LDS members will be studying the latest manual...
View ArticleChapter 8: The Power of the Word
Chapter 8: The Power of the Word Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Ezra Taft Benson, (2014), 114–24 During 2015, LDS members will be studying the latest manual published by their church, Teachings...
View ArticleJoel Kramer and Archaeology: A 16-episode YouTube series from the Holy Land
For a 13-minute Viewpoint on Mormonism show on this topic that aired Friday, April 3, 2015, click on Biblical sites videos In February 2015, a group of a dozen adults from the United States traveled...
View ArticleJoseph's Wives.com
Welcome to JosephsWives.com, a page that has been created to help people better understand the truth about the more than thirty wives of Joseph Smith. We invite you to look through the information we...
View ArticleA response to Greg Trimble's blog "51 Answers"
51 Answers that Might Lead You Away from Mormonism & Into True Christianity A Reponse to Greg Trimble’s blog post titled “51 Questions That Might Lead You to Mormonism” By Cory Anderson Pastor,...
View ArticleA response to Greg Trimble’s blog "51 Answers"
51 Answers that Might Lead You Away from Mormonism & Into True Christianity A Reponse to Greg Trimble’s blog post titled “51 Questions That Might Lead You to Mormonism” By Cory Anderson Editor’s...
View ArticleShould 2 Samuel 12 be used in support of polygamy?
By Eric Johnson Although Mormonism no longer accepts polygamy (plural marraige) as a valid practice for humans in this mortal life, many Latter-day Saints believe that, for certain periods of time...
View ArticleEternal Progression: Mormonism vs. Christianity
I think Christians see eternal progression with bigger potential and glory than Mormons realize. Let me explain. Traditional Mormonism has followed Orson Pratt’s model of eternal progression, which...
View ArticleReview of Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Ezra Taft Benson, Chapter 6:...
Chapter 6: Jesus Christ, Our Savior and Redeemer Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Ezra Taft Benson, (2014), 89–101 During 2015, LDS members will be studying the latest manual published by their...
View ArticleAn Evangelical Bibliography on Mormonism
By Aaron Shafovaloff Created June 24, 2021 Updated June 29, 2021 Please send additions or corrections to aaron@mrm.org. § Ahmanson, John. 1984. Secret History: A Translation of Vor Tids Muhamed. Moody...
View ArticleEvangelical Dissertations and Theses on Mormonism
These are often available on TREN, ProQuest, or WorldCat. Created June 30, 2021 Last updated July 1, 2021 Baker, Kirk. “Living By The Rule Of Ones: An Evangelism Training Manual For Highly Mormon...
View ArticleConversational Pathways With Mormons
By Aaron Shafovaloff Created July 1, 2021 Starters Where are you from? What is your faith-background? How long have you been LDS? Did you go on a mission? Tell me about that? Highs and lows? Memories?...
View ArticleQuotes from the McConkie Papers
By Aaron Shafovaloff July 20, 2021 The McConkie Papers are “various files containing personal writings of Bruce R. McConkie that have never before been available to the public.” (mormonlinks.io) They...
View ArticleDoes Mormonism agree that God created all things?
By Aaron Shafovaloff Created August 3, 2021 Limited dominion, diminished meaning When Mormons say they believe God “created all things”, this is often because: “all things” excludes most things: worlds...
View ArticleDilemmas of Mormon Exaltation
By Aaron Shafovaloff Created August 11, 2021 Consider the following in light of both halves of the Lorenzo Snow couplet: “As man now is, God once was: As God now is, man may be.” 1. Subordination vs....
View ArticleRejoinders on “Dilemmas of Mormon Exaltation” (1)
By Aaron Shafovaloff Posted August 15, 2021 Two LDS responses to my “Dilemmas of Mormon Exaltation” article are worth noting. Timothy R. Berman argues that 1) Christ was subordinate to the Father and...
View ArticleJohn D. Nutting and the Utah Gospel Mission
John D. Nutting (1854-1949) was an evangelist to Mormons and the founder of Utah Gospel Mission. The special difficulties of Christian work among the Mormons, and how they may be overcome (1914; 8...
View ArticleOn David Alexander, Evangelical Convert to Mormonism
By Aaron ShafovaloffCreated April 23, 2023Updated September 13, 2023 David Alexander’s story within the Mormon community has generated significant interest, warranting an article and a collection of...
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