Description

41 Unique Teachings of the LDS Church examines a number of beliefs not well known to outsiders. Using modern statements by LDS leaders, current LDS manuals and scriptures, this book illustrates the sharp differences between Mormonism and Biblical Christianity.

Table of Contents

Introduction

1. God the Father was once a man
2. God the Father has a body of flesh and bones
3. Father, Son and Holy Ghost are three separate beings
4. God the Father is under a higher god
5. God lives on a planet near the star Kolob
6. All matter is eternal. God did not create out of nothing
7. Everything was first created as a spirit
8. There is a Heavenly Mother
9. We are all spirit children of Heavenly Parents
10. Jesus and Lucifer are literally brothers
11. The Fall was necessary and a great blessing
12. Heavenly Father had intercourse with Mary to procreate Jesus
13. Jesus suffered in Gethsemane for our sins
14. The gospel includes all of Mormon doctrine
15. Going to heaven is not the same as having eternal life
16. Three levels of LDS heaven
17. Man can become a God and rule over his own world
18. Temple marriage required for eternal life
19. Must pay tithing to go to the temple
20. Prohibit tea, coffee, tobacco, alcohol
21. Only faithful LDS members may attend temple weddings
22. Sacred underwear must be worn
23. Temple handshakes, gestures and passwords
24. Temple oath to consecrate everything to the LDS Church
25. LDS woman called up from the grave by husband
26. Exalted couples have sex eternally
27. Polygamy will be lived in the celestial kingdom
28. Baptism for the dead and proxy marriage ceremonies
29. Christ visited the Americas shortly after His crucifixion
30. Dark skin is the result of a curse from God
31. The Garden of Eden was in western Missouri
32. Jesus will return to Earth in western Missouri
33. Noah set sail from Missouri
34. Enoch will return to Missouri at the time of Christ's return
35. The LDS Church claims to be the only true church
36. Bible insufficient and mistranslated
37. The LDS prophet's revelations not limited
38. Only LDS priesthood authority is accepted by God
39. The LDS Sacrament (communion) uses bread and water
40. Test a spiritual messenger with a handshake
41. Four of Jesus' disciples did not die
42. Conclusion

Appendixes

1. Terminology Differences
2. LDS Eternal Progression Chart
3. LDS and Bible Teachings About God
   1. Part One: LDS View of God
   2. Part Two: What the Bible Says About God
4. Christian and LDS Beliefs Compared
5. Contradictions in LDS Scriptures
6. Sharing Your Faith with Latter-day Saints

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