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 June 28 – The Significance of Words. 1 Timothy 4:16 “Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee.”

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 June 27 — Trees and Veggies in Preexistence. Journal of Discourses 21:200-201 “We are also told in this inspired translation, that these living trees which we behold—for God has given life unto all things—had their spiritual existence in heaven before their temporal existence; every herb and every tree, before it was planted out on the earth, that is, the spiritual part of it, the life of it, that which, in other words, animates that which gives power to the vegetable to bring forth fruit after its likeness—the spiritual part existed in heaven.” — Orson Pratt, November 12th, 1879. (more…)

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 June 26 — Earth has a Spirit. Journal of Discourses 5:172 “Some say the earth exists without spirit; I do not believe any such thing; it has a spirit as much as anybody has a spirit.” – Apostle Heber C. Kimball, Salt Lake City, August 23, 1857 (more…)

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 June 25 — Joseph Smith: Light of Christ Comes from Sun, Moon and Stars. D&C 88:7-10 “Which truth shineth. This is the light of Christ. As also he is in the sun, and the light of the sun, and the power thereof by which it was made. 8 As also he is in the moon, and is the light of the moon, and the power thereof by which it was made; 9 As also the light of the stars, and the power thereof by which they were made; 10 And the earth also, and the power thereof, even the earth upon which you stand.” (more…)

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 June 24 — Where are the Golden Plates? Mormon Doctrine, p. 234 “Moroni deposited the plates in the Hill Cumorah in about 421 A.D., and then as a resurrected being revealed the hiding place to the Prophet on September 22, 1823.

Four years later the Prophet was permitted to obtain possession of them, but the actual translation of the portion we now have as the Book of Mormon did not take place until between April 7 and June 11, 1829.

Thereafter the plates were returned to the custody of Moroni. (Jos. Smith 2:27-65; D. & C. 27:5; Doctrines of Salvation, vol. 3, pp. 215-226.” (more…)

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 June 23 — Church News, October 9, 1976 “Spencer W. Kimball stated: “We warn you against the dissemination of doctrines which are not according to the scriptures and which are alleged to have been taught by some of the General Authorities of past generations. Such, for instance, is the Adam-God theory. We denounce that theory and hope that everyone will be cautioned against this and other kinds of false doctrine”.” (more…)

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 June 22 — Inspired Nephites Created Mayan Calendar. Signs of the Times, p.155 “The Nephites on this continent also had a clear understanding of the universe. Without question the great Mexican, or Mayan, calendar stone, is the development of the teachings of inspired leaders among the Nephites.” – Joseph Fielding Smith (more…)

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 June 21 — Moses, Murder and the Transfiguration. Exodus 2:12 “And he looked this way and that way, and when he saw that there was no man, he slew the Egyptian, and hid him in the sand.”

Matthew 17:3 “And, behold, there appeared unto them Moses and Elias talking with him.” (more…)

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June 20 — Was Jesus Married to Mary Magdalene? I’ve had countless Mormons tell me that Jesus was married. The missionaries at my front door not long ago were just the latest example in a long line of those telling me such a tale.

When I ask for biblical proof, they always refer to Mary Magdalene who saw Jesus at the tomb when He was resurrected. (more…)

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 June 19 — Joseph Stands as Head of Resurrection. John 6:44 “No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him: and I will raise him up at the last day.” (more…)

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 June 18 – Mormons Prefer Priesthood Over Jesus’ Blood. Heb. 9:11-12 “But Christ being come and high priest of good things to come, by a greater and more perfect tabernacle, not made with hands, that is to say, not of this building; Neither by the blood of goats and calves, but by his own blood he entered in once into the holy place, having obtained eternal redemption for us”.

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June 17 – Mormons Preach Law of Carnal Commandments.  Gal. 1:9 “As we said before, so say I now again, If any man preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed.”

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June 16 – Book of Mormon: Christians are Whores of Earth. Matt. 5:11 “Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.”

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June 15 – Venerating Joseph Smith. Isaiah 14:13-14 “For thou hast said in thine heart, I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God: I will sit also upon the mount of the congregation, in the sides of the north: 14 I will ascend above the heights of the clouds; I will be like the most High.” (more…)

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 June 14 – How Many Lead the Church – 1 or 15? 1 Timothy 2:5 “For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus.”

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 June 13 – LDS: Innocent Females Can See God. Matt. 5:8 “Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.”

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 June 12 – LDS: Holy Ghost Will Leave without Baptism. Acts 2:37-41 “Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do? 38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. 39 For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call. 40 And with many other words did he testify and exhort, saying, Save yourselves from this untoward generation. 41 Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls. 42 And they continued stedfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.” (more…)

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  June 10 – LDS Inherits the Earth. Matt. 5:5; “Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.”

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June 9 — Fruits of Christianity. John 15:5,16 “I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing. 16 Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you.” (more…)

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 June 8 – What is Poor in Spirit?  Matt. 5:3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”

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