Category: Quick Info
-
Does the LDS Church Still Teach that Heavenly Father was Once a Man?
Since the days of Joseph Smith, the LDS Church has taught that God, the father, was once a mortal who advanced to godhood.
-
How to Remove Your Name from the LDS Records
Things to consider to help make an exiting decision more more effective.
-
Book of Mormon Challenge
Answers to a point-by-point list of supposedly unique features of the Book of Mormon.
-
Acceptance of Joseph Smith Necessary for Eternal Life?
The importance of Joseph Smith in Mormon theology cannot be overemphasized in light of teachings that say that “no man or woman … will ever enter into the celestial kingdom without the consent of Joseph Smith.”
-
Facts on the Mormon Church
By Sandra Tanner In 1830 six men met to organize the Church of Christ, later renamed The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (see Doctrine and Covenants 115:3-5). At the end of 2003 the LDS Church claimed 11,985,254 members with 56,237 missionaries. The LDS Church operates 116 temples throughout the world. Even though there…
-
Do LDS Historical Issues Matter?
Several historical issues which are the foundation of Mormonism’s truth claims.
-
Sharing Your Faith with Latter-day Saints
Helpful points to consider when talking about differences between the biblical gospel and that of Mormonism.
-
Masonic Symbols and the Salt Lake Temple
Many of the symbols adorning LDS temples derive from Free Masonry, which Joseph Smith was involved in and affected by.
-
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.…
-
First Vision or Fraud?
According to LDS church leadership, Joseph Smith’s First Vision is either authentic, or else Mormonism is a fraud.