Near the beginning of their lesson plan, you’ll find a systematic method of pointing to their belief in godhood status, and the importance of being self-reliant, both spiritually, and temporally.
We’ve listed some of the bullet-point topics from this section below, and compared them to what the Bible says. Our remarks are in red font. To read their lesson in full, see General Handbook Work of Salvation.
“God’s Plan and Your Role in the Work of Salvation and Exaltation
The work of salvation and exaltation focuses on four divinely appointed responsibilities. These are outlined below. …
We come unto Christ and assist in God’s work by:
- Living the gospel of Jesus Christ.
- Obeying LDS leaders, follow the prophet. Remember that our identity is found in Jesus, and Him alone beloved! Galatians 2:20
- Caring for those in need.
- Those in need is usually reserved for members.
- Inviting all to receive the gospel.
- ‘Every member a missionary’, which means more work.
- Uniting families for eternity.
- AKA, baptisms for the dead. The Bible says there’s no such thing in 1 Corinthians 15:29, and today is the day of salvation 2 Corinthians 6:2.
This handbook will help you understand these four aspects of God’s work. The Holy Ghost will guide you as you do your part in fulfilling them (see 2 Nephi 32:5).”
Here’s what it says in 2nd Nephi…
“For behold, again I say unto you that if ye will enter in by the way, and receive the Holy Ghost, it will show unto you all things what ye should do.” c. BC 559-545
Note the date. This supposedly took place c. BC 559-545. The first time the Holy Spirit fell on people was at Pentecost, c. 33 AD. Acts 2:1-13.
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…Living the gospel of Jesus Christ includes:
Shouldn’t living the gospel of Christ mean obeying the 2 greatest commandments like Jesus told us in Matthew 22:36-40?
- Exercising faith in Christ, repenting daily, making covenants with God as we receive the ordinances of salvation and exaltation, and enduring to the end by keeping those covenants (see 5.1).
- Works, works, works. This isn’t faith in Christ, this is works for salvation!
- What happened to Ephesians 2:8-9?
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- Becoming self-reliant in providing for ourselves and our families, both spiritually and temporally.”
- If you want to be spiritually self-reliant, why go to all the trouble of proclaiming Jesus as your Redeemer? It’d be less laborious if you just claimed you’re the way to heaven.
We pray that if you’re LDS, you will consider what we’ve said here. More importantly, however, we pray you’ll read what Jesus says in His word!
With Love in Christ;
Michelle