By Marvin W. Cowan
Utah Lighthouse Ministry would like to thank Marvin Cowan for graciously allowing us to post his book, Mormon Claims Answered, on our website.
EXPLANATION OF ABBREVIATED BOOK TITLES
CHAPTER 1 – ORIGIN AND HISTORY OF MORMONISM
- The Story As Told by Mormons
- Evidence Against the Joseph Smith Story
- The 1820 Revival and Joseph’s First Vision
- A Biblical Response
- First Vision Versions
- Moroni or Nephi
- Inconsistency about Church Membership
- The 1826 Trial
- Joseph Smith’s Death
- The Trinity
- God the Father
- Mother God
- Jesus Christ
- The Holy Ghost
- Polytheism
- Incomplete and Incorrect Translation
- Mormonism’s Inspired Bible
- A Complete, Trustworthy Bible
CHAPTER 4 – THE BOOK OF MORMON
- A Second Witness
- Proof Texts from the Bible
- The Importance of the Book of Mormon
- Internal Evidence for the Book of Mormon
- Changes in the Book of Mormon
- Book of Mormon Clarifies Doctrine
- External Evidence for the Book of Mormon
- Translation Time
- Origin of the Book of Mormon
- The Witnesses of the Book of Mormon
- Scientific Evidence for the Book of Mormon
- The Ultimate LDS Test for the Book of Mormon
CHAPTER 5 – MORE LDS SCRIPTURE AND REVELATION
- The Pearl of Great Price
- Moses
- Abraham
- Joseph Smith – Matthew
- Joseph Smith – History
- The Articles of Faith
- The Doctrine and Covenants
- Changes Between Editions
- Additions to the Doctrine & Covenants
- Prophecies in the Doctrine & Covenants
- Other Prophecies by Smith
- Prophecies by Other LDS Prophets
- Definition and Function
- Origin of LDS Priesthood
- Biblical Priesthood
- Universal Apostasy
- Restoration
- Claims of The One True Church
- LDS Church Offices
- Apostles
- Original LDS 12 Apostles
- Prophets
- Other Church Offices
- Sin
- Two Kinds of Salvation
- General Salvation
- Personal Salvation
- Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ
- Repentance
- Baptism
- Laying on of Hands
- Church Membership
- Keep the Commandments
- 1. The Ten Commandments
- 2. The Word of Wisdom
- 3. Tithing
- 4. Gaining Knowledge
- 5. Be Fruitful and Multiply
- 6. Be Virtuous
- 7. Doing Good Works
- Accept Joseph Smith and Successors
CHAPTER 9 – TEMPLE AND TEMPLE ORDINANCES
- Temples
- Genealogical Work
- Temple Endowments
- Marriage and Sealing
- Polygamy
- Baptism for the Dead
CHAPTER 10 – THE ETERNAL STATE OF MANKIND
- Eternal Progression
- Three Heavens or Degrees of Glory
- Immortality and Eternal Life
- No Hell
- The Unpardonable Sins
- Blood Atonement
EXPLANATION OF ABBREVIATED BOOK TITLES
In this book, certain frequently quoted LDS books are designated by using the first letter of each title word as follows:
- A. of F. = Articles of Faith by James Talmage, 1976.
- B. of M. = Book of Mormon, 1981.
- C.H.C. = A Comprehensive History of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, six volumes, 1960.
- D. & C. = Doctrine and Covenants, 1981.
- D.H.C. = History of the Church, documentary, seven volumes, 1960.
- D. of S. = Doctrines of Salvation by Joseph Fielding Smith, three volumes, 1962.
- E. & R. = Evidences and Reconciliations by John A. Widtsoe, three volumes in one, 1960.
- G.D. = Gospel Doctrine by Joseph F. Smith, 1919.
- G.T.A. = Gospel Through the Ages by Milton R. Hunter, 1958.
- J. of D. = Journal of Discourses, Early LDS General Authorities’ messages, 26 volumes.
- M.D. = Mormon Doctrine by Bruce R. McConkie, 1966.
- M. W. & W. = A Marvelous Work and A Wonder by LeGrand Richards, 1961.
- P. of G.P. = Pearl of Great Price, 1981.
- T. of P.J.S. = Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith by Joseph Fielding Smith, 1963.