I encourage those who are serious about knowing true Utah Mormonism to read their entire speech, and show the Mormon with demonstrative evidence, why God highly disagrees with all of it.
General Conference, ‘The Holy Ghost,’ April 1974, 90 “Jesus referred to the Holy Ghost as a male person. Speaking to his disciples, he said:
“… It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you.” (John 16:7. Italics added.) …
“That the [Holy Ghost] is capable of manifesting Himself in the form and figure of man,” wrote Dr. James E. Talmage, “is indicated by the wonderful interview between the Spirit and Nephi…” …
Hundreds and thousands of people have accepted and acted upon this challenge [Moro. 10:5] and thereafter borne witness, by the power of the Holy Ghost, to its truth. …
The record says that in the very beginning “the Holy Ghost fell upon Adam… …
The hallmark of the church of Christ, distinguishing it from all other churches and forms of worship, has ever been the receiving of the gift of the Holy Ghost by the membership of the Church.
This is what distinguishes The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from all other organizations.” – Marion Romney
John 16:7 “Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you.”
John 14:17 “Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you.”
1.The Holy Ghost is NOT a male person just because Jesus referred to Him as ‘He’.
2.God’s Holy Spirit does NOT morph Himself into a personage.
3.Accepting God’s offer of salvation by believing in Jesus does NOT make this a game, or ‘challenge’ as indicated in Moroni 10:5.
- Adam did NOT receive the Holy Ghost.
5.Membership in a church is NOT mandatory to receive God’s Holy Spirit!
6.The Church made the best statement about themselves that could be said. There is NOT any other church like the LDS Church, and they stand alone in the heresies they created.
Be sure to share these truths with the Mormon you know!
With Love in Christ;
Michelle
My best understanding and believing faith is ; that GOD THE FATHER is senior to JESUS CHRIST ( THE ONLY BEGOTTEN SON OF THE FATHER ) . THE FATHER has made THE SON – FIRSTBORN OF THE BIRTHRIGHT , co-equal and co-reigning , with Himself . They are both individually , and together , GOD (s) AND KING (s) : being one in the eternal and heavenly , throne and rule . THE FATHER has created by Himself , all spiritual things , but all material things , come through and by , HIS SON JESUS , by ordination of His Devine Investiture of Authority , to THE SON , and by giving Him dominion universally , over all things , both spiritual and physical . GOD JEHOVAH of The Old Testament , is the same GOD JESUS , of The New Testament . The Old Testament is not obsolete , nor done away . It is made complete ( not past completed ) but present and manifest , by The New Testament Gospel of JESUS CHRIST – in purity and perfection . The Old and New , are both pertinent for today . — Most people think , that THE SPIRIT OF GOD , and THE GIFT OF THE HOLY GHOST , are the same and synonymous . They are not , but instead are two different things . THE SPIRIT OF GOD , is the inner spark and breath of life , within beings of mankind ( it is also in part , residing in animals , and in inanimate matter ) . It is the ” cup ” , each individual soul is given , at conception . It consists of : heritage , intelligence , personality , talent , ability , capacity , ect . – personhood . It has the possibility to be enlarged and developed . THE GIFT OF THE HOLY GHOST , is THE POWER OF GOD , that comes from the outside , over and upon (to enter in through the door ) for a Child of GOD , that is then being recognized , as a Royal Son or Daughter , that has a place at the table , of The Joyful Supper Feast , of THE GREAT GOD (s) and KING (s) – THE FATHER AND THE SON . — THE TRIUNE GODHEAD ( which some define , in their understanding , as THE TRINITY ) is in reality , the unity and glory , of THE FATHER and THE SON , uniting to be with , each and every individual person , that is given to be , a Son or Daughter of GOD , by THE POWER OF THE HOLY GHOST . The Gift is both a position , and honor ( to be more than a servant , or merely a friend , but to become a Prince or a Princess , in THE HOUSEHOLD OF GOD ) . This leads to the ultimate state of being , and the endowment of fulfillment . It needs to be understood , to be appreciated , to be sought after and obtained , by THE WILL OF GOD – sooner or later , if even at all . Most have no desire , and will not receive . Could I be correct ? Take care that no man , nor devil , deceive you . With the help from GOD , find out for yourself . Begin your investigation , by seeing the ” Wikipedia ” entries : ” Arianism ” & ” Arian controversy ” . ( arianism and aryanism , although sometimes are mispronounced the same, are not even remotely similar , in topic nor definition )
In THE TRIUNE GODHEAD , HEAVENLY FATHER is senior to , and has authority over , THE ONLY BEGOTTEN SON – JESUS CHRIST . THE LORD JESUS CHRIST – THE SAVIOR AND REDEEMER , is senior to , and has authority over , THE GIFT AND POWER OF THE HOLY GHOST . —- When a person is called , and then chosen , by GOD , then , THE GIFT AND POWER OF THE HOLY GHOST , comes over them , and upon them , and through the door , of their soul . From being a Child of HEAVENLY FATHER , they are then recognized , as a Royal Son Prince , or a Royal Daughter Princess , having a place , at The Great Supper table , and an inclusion in , The Household of , THE ONE – GREAT GOD AND ALMIGHTY KING . Thus THE TRIAD OF THE GODHEAD , for every called and chosen individual – is : THE FATHER , and THE SON , and that person’s own self , in their Unity , and in their Inclusion , by THE GIFT AND POWER OF THE HOLY GHOST . According only to , THE WILL OF GOD . ( Nothing of this can be forced , nor hacked . )This position and condition , enables and empowers , a person’s ability towards , an all around greater good , and leads to the ultimate state of being , and to the endowment of fulfillment . This is redemption and salvation , in THE KINGDOM OF OUR AWESOME GOD , encompassing creations , without end . Many are called , but few are chosen , because they have not , the desire .
The best understanding of our God of the Bible is the Athanasian Creed. “…the Trinity in unity and the unity in Trinity…” It is simpler to remember and forthright in explanation.
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