Category: Christianity
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LDS Leaders Define Their Concept of Jesus Christ
By Sandra Tanner Often Mormons will say that they believe in the same Jesus as standard Christianity. However, their leaders’ definition is very different. Gordon B. Hinckley, past president of the LDS Church, made a very telling comment about Jesus Christ in a talk in Geneva, Switzerland, June 6, 1998. The Deseret News reported: In…
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Joseph Smith’s Role as ‘Prophet’ in View of the King Follett Discourse
Most Mormons assume that Joseph Smith’s teaching on the nature of God has remained the same since the beginning of the church. However, history shows that his story and doctrines changed over time.
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Does the LDS Church Still Teach that Heavenly Father was Once a Man?
By Sandra Tanner One of the problems encountered by those wishing to discuss and compare LDS theology with standard Christian theology is determining what constitutes “official” LDS doctrine. While most churches are eager to set forth their beliefs, the LDS Church seems to avoid an official presentation of their complicated doctrines. When consulting the official…
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What We Believe
By Jerald and Sandra Tanner Utah Lighthouse Ministry unites with the broad, historic evangelical faith rather than affiliating with any specific denomination. In this commitment, the ministry embraces the following declarations of the National Association of Evangelicals. Statement of Faith
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Sharing Your Faith with Latter-day Saints
Helpful points to consider when talking about differences between the biblical gospel and that of Mormonism.
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Terminology Differences Between LDS Teaching and the Bible
By Sandra Tanner Introduction Whenever an evangelical Christian and a Latter-day Saint engage in a doctrinal discussion they encounter the problem of terminology. LDS leaders use the standard vocabulary of Christianity but with radically different definitions. A Christian should never take for granted that his/her LDS friend understands common Christian terms in the biblical way.…
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LDS Leaders Claim to be Descended from Christ and His Apostles
Mormons are told in their Patriarchal Blessing that they are descendants of the twelve tribes of Israel.
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LDS Church Leaders Declare Christianity to be in a State of Total Apostasy
By Sandra Tanner The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, also known as the Mormons, claims that with the death of Jesus’ apostles the Christian church went into total apostasy. This lasted until God chose Joseph Smith to restore the true faith in 1830. LDS Apostle Bruce R. McConkie stated: If it had not…
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The Importance of Joseph Smith in Mormonism
LDS leaders teach that the gospel requires not only faith in Jesus Christ but also acceptance of Joseph Smith as a true prophet and obedience to church ordinances for full eternal life.
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How Does the LDS Church View the Bible?
By Sandra Tanner While Christians view the Bible as the final authority on doctrinal matters, the LDS Church holds that their other books of scripture and their prophets are more reliable than the Bible. Christian View of the Bible LDS Church View of the Bible Accurate All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and…