July 24 – Gospel Preaching to the Dead. Mark 16:15 “And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.”
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Jesus’ directives were straightforward and very clear. Preach the gospel.
Ask the Mormon how they’re supposed to preach the gospel to dead people. Isn’t that like beating a dead horse?
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General Conference, ‘Remember the Mission of the Church,’ April 1982 “…the mission of the Church is threefold:
First, to proclaim the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ…
Secondly, to perfect the Saints by preparing them to receive the ordinances of the gospel…
Thirdly, to redeem the dead…(See Ensign, May 1981, p. 5.)” – Spencer W. Kimball
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I guess they never paid attention to Hebrews 9:27.
That would be the proper thing to do but its evident like you said they don’t pay attention and choose not to direct members to open their bibles. 🙁
Hebrews 9:27 “And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment”.