Posted in Sunday School - Old Testament, tagged atonement of Christ, bible, cross vs Garden of Gethsemane, false doctrines of Mormonism, Isaiah 53, Jesus, LDS Sunday School OT Lesson #39 on 04/05/2014| Leave a Comment »
The purpose of lesson 39 is to:” To strengthen each class member’s testimony of the Atonement of Jesus Christ.” It covers Isaiah chapters 50-53 with a few references from other Mormon scriptures. (Unfortunately Mormons have been taught to believe that it’s impossible to truly understand the bible without the Book of Mormon. )
Posted in Mormon Dilemmas, tagged avoiding arrests for polygamy, bible, childbirth not mandatory for salvation, contradictions in Mormonism, Diaries of Rudger Clawson pg 128, false doctrines of Mormonism, Jesus, polygamy on 04/05/2014| 2 Comments »
A Ministry of Meetings: The Apostolic Diaries of Rudger Clawson [p. 128] “[Saturday, 30 December 1899]…The principal topic of discussion was the attitude of the brethren when arrested and found guilty of unlawful cohabitation. Would it be proper for them to promise to obey the law—or rather express their intention to do so?
Posted in Mormon Dilemmas, tagged 2 Timothy 3:16, bible, Bible is uninspired, false apostle Orson Pratt, false doctrines of Mormonism, Isaiah 40:8, Jesus, The Essential Orson Pratt pp 150-151 on 04/04/2014| 1 Comment »
The Essential Orson Pratt, pp 150-151; “The gathering together of the few scattered manuscripts which compose what is now termed the Bible was the work of uninspired man which took place centuries after John finished his manuscript.
Among the vast number of professedly inspired manuscripts, scattered through the world, man, poor, weak, ignorant man assumed the authority to select a few, which according to his frail judgment, he believed or conjectured were of God, but the balance not agreeing, perhaps, with his peculiar notions of divine inspiration, were rejected as spurious.
Posted in Mormon Dilemmas, tagged bible, Book of Mormon, Deuteronomy 13:1-3, Doctrine and Covenants better than Book of Mormon, Doctrines of Salvation 3:198, false doctrines of Mormonism, false gods, false gospel, false prophet, idolatry, Joseph Fielding Smith on 04/03/2014| Leave a Comment »
Doctrines of Salvation 3:198; “In my judgment there is no book on earth yet come to man as important as the book known as the Doctrine and Covenants, with all due respect to the Book of Mormon, and the Bible, and the Pearl of Great Price, which we say are our standards in doctrine. The book of Doctrine and Covenants to us stands in a peculiar position above them all”. – Joseph Fielding Smith
Posted in Mormon Dilemmas, tagged bible, Brigham Young, false doctrines of Mormonism, Isaiah 64:6, Jesus, Journal of Discourses 4:56, spirits waiting for bodies on 04/01/2014| 3 Comments »
Journal of Discourses 4:56; “I have told you many times that there are multitudes of pure and holy spirits waiting to take tabernacles, now what is our duty?—to prepare tabernacles for them… It is the duty of every righteous man and woman to prepare tabernacles for all the spirits they can; hence if my women leave, I will go and search up others who will abide the celestial law, and let all I now have go where they please; though I will send the Gospel to them.” – Brigham Young, Salt Lake City, September 21, 1856
Posted in Mormon Dilemmas, tagged 2 Thess 2:9-11, bible, false doctrines of Mormonism, false prophets of Mormonism, Jesus, Lucifer helped create you, Teachings of Spencer Kimball pp 32-33 on 04/01/2014| 2 Comments »
Teachings of Spencer W. Kimball, pp 32-33; “Long before you were born a program was developed by your creators…The principal personalities in this great drama were a Father Elohim, perfect in wisdom, judgment, and person, and two sons, Lucifer and Jehovah”.
Posted in Sunday School - Old Testament, tagged adultery, bible, false doctrines of Mormonism, false gods, Hosea, idolatry, Jesus, LDS Sunday School OT Lesson #34 on 03/31/2014| Leave a Comment »
The name of this week’s lesson was “I Will Betroth Thee unto Me in Righteousness” and it focuses on Hosea’s marriage to his adulterous wife Gomer to compare it with the idolatrous behavior of Israel.
The teacher is instructed to ask members on several occasions to explain what Israel was doing wrong and then compares all this with the way we reject Christ today. Wow, if this isn’t rich I don’t know what is.
Posted in Sunday School - Old Testament, tagged bible, false doctrines of Mormonism, Jesus, LDS Sunday School OT Lesson #33, Micah, missionary work on 03/30/2014| Leave a Comment »
The main focus of this lesson is on missionary work and how it’s the Mormon’s responsibility to share their gospel all around the world. It touches on the story of Jonah and Micah and how they are examples of Mormonism in action.
The title to the third point in their lesson caught my attention. It reads:
“Micah prophesies of the mission of latter-day Israel.”
Posted in Sunday School - Old Testament, tagged bible, false doctrines of Mormonism, Jesus, Job, LDS Sunday School OT Lesson #32 on 03/29/2014| 1 Comment »
I had to chuckle a little when I glanced over this next lesson which is on the book of Job. What I found funny (and not in a Ha-Ha way) is this is the same book of the bible my pastor has taken the past couple of months to go over with us on Wednesday nights and the Mormon Church only takes one class period. Go figure!
The lesson covers four points from the life of Job. In the interest of time I’d like to focus on only one of these points. It reads:
“Job finds strength in his personal righteousness and integrity.”
Posted in Mormon Dilemmas, tagged bible, false prophet, Jesus, Joseph Smith lies, Joseph Smith takes Jesus' throne in heaven, Joseph Smith will be prophet priest and king, The Essential Joseph Smith p 200 on 03/29/2014| Leave a Comment »
The Essential Joseph Smith, p 201; “Last Monday Morning certain men came to me. “Bro[ther] Joseph[,] Hyrum is no prophet. He cant lead the church” You must lead the church. If you resign[, etc.] I felt curious and said here we learn in [the church about] a priesthood after the order of Melchisedeck—Prophet, Priest and King, and I will advance from Prophet to Priest and then to King not to the kingdoms of this Earth but of the most High God.” [sic]
Posted in Sunday School - Old Testament, tagged bible, Ecclesiastes, false doctrines of Mormonism, knowledge, LDS Sunday School OT Lesson #31, Proverbs, wisdom on 03/28/2014| Leave a Comment »
This lesson once again finds the Mormon Sunday School class bulldozing through not one, but two books of the Bible. It covers some of the teachings in Proverbs and gives only a brief nod to Ecclesiastes with no real “study” to be found.
I know, by now I shouldn’t be surprised or taken aback by what they pass off as a bible study in the world of Mormonism. Still I can’t help but wonder if the class members walk away feeling that something is missing from their Sunday school class that day, or hunger for something more, something with a little more meat to it.
Posted in Mormon Dilemmas, tagged bible, false doctrines of Mormonism, false prophet Joseph Smith, Heaven or hell is fine with Joseph Smith, Jesus, John 8:32, The Essential Joseph Smith pp 200-201 on 03/28/2014| Leave a Comment »
The Essential Joseph Smith, pp 200-201; “I see no faults in the church. Let me be resurrected with the Saints, whether to heaven or hell or any other good place—good society. What do we care if the society is good? Don’t care what a character is if he’s my firend. A friend, a true friend, and I will be a friend to him. Friendship is the grand fundamental principle of Mormonism, to revolution[ize and] civilize the world, [to] pour forth love…I do not dwell upon your faults. You shall not upon mine. After you have covered up all the faults among you the prettyest thing is [to] have no faults at all. Meek, quiet, &c. [If] Presbyterians [have] any truth, embrace that. Baptist, Methodist, &c. Get all the good in the world. Come out a pure Mormon.” [sic]
Posted in Mormon Dilemmas, tagged bible, blacks not valiant, Conference Report 1939, false apostle, false teachers, George Richards, Jesus, racist Mormon doctrines on 03/26/2014| Leave a Comment »
Conference Report, April 1939, Morning Meeting, p 57; “The negro is an unfortunate man. He has been given a black skin. But that is as nothing compared with that greater handicap that he is not permitted to receive the Priesthood and the ordinances of the temple, necessary to prepare men and women to enter into and enjoy a fulness of glory in the celestial kingdom. What is the reason for this condition, we ask, and I find it to my satisfaction to think that as spirit children of our Eternal Father they were not valiant in the fight” – George F. Richards
Posted in Mormon Dilemmas, tagged bible, false doctrines of Mormonism, false teachers, God is not Triune, Jesus is God, No Trinity in Mormonism, salvation, Selected Writings of Robert Millet p 190 on 03/24/2014| Leave a Comment »
Selected Writings of Robert L. Millet: Gospel Scholars Series, p 190; “The four Gospels are particularly plain in setting forth the true nature of God and the various labors of the members of the Godhead. Indeed, one has to become involved in a stretching series of doctrinal maneuvers in order to derive the concept of Trinity or of a triune God in the New Testament…
Posted in Mormon Dilemmas, tagged bible, confessing Jesus, false apostles, false doctrines of Mormonism, Joseph Fielding McConkie, Mormon testimonies, Seeking the Spirit p 88 on 03/23/2014| Leave a Comment »
Seeking the Spirit, p 88; “In our day three fundamental truths are essential to a valid testimony: first, that Jesus is the Christ; second, that Joseph Smith is a prophet of God; and third, that The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the only true and living church on the face of the whole earth. All valid testimony must embrace the spiritual witness that Jesus is the Christ, for “there is none other way nor name given under heaven whereby man can be saved in the kingdom of God.” (2 Nephi 31:21.)”. – Joseph Fielding McConkie
Posted in Mormon Dilemmas, tagged bible, Bruce McConkie, false doctrines of Mormonism, false gods, false teacher, idolatry, Jesus, Mortal Messiah 2:177, salvation on 03/22/2014| 3 Comments »
Mortal Messiah 2:177; “It is better, no doubt, to have a false religion and to worship false gods than to have no religion and no worship at all. Neutrality is as nothing, and indifference is denigrating and damning. Those who are lukewarm—who are neither hot nor cold; who take no affirmative stand; who do not seek the blessings available through worship—will one day be spewed out of the divine mouth, as it were, and find their place in one of the lesser eternal realms.” – Bruce McConkie
Posted in Sunday School - Old Testament, tagged 1st Samuel, bible, Create in Me a Clean Heart, false prophets, Joseph Smith Translation, LDS Sunday School OT Lesson #24, rewriting scripture on 03/21/2014| Leave a Comment »
JST 2 Samuel 12:13; “And David said unto Nathan, I have sinned against the Lord. And Nathan said unto David, The Lord also hath not put away thy sin that thou shalt not die.”
KJV 2 Samuel 12:13; “And David said unto Nathan, I have sinned against the LORD. And Nathan said unto David, The LORD also hath put away thy sin; thou shalt not die.”
Posted in Mormon Dilemmas, tagged bible, false prophets, Hyrum Smith, lies by Mormon leaders, polygamy, Ten Commandments, Times & Seasons on 03/21/2014| 1 Comment »
Times and Seasons,Vol. 5, No. 6, pg 474; “Whereas brother Richard Hewitt has called on me to-day, to know my views concerning some doctrines that are preached in your place, and states to me that some of your elders say, that a man having a certain priesthood, may have as many wives as he pleases, and that doctrine is taught here: I say unto you that that man teaches false doctrine, for there is no such doctrine taught here. And any man that is found teaching privately or publicly any such doctrine, is culpable, and will stand a chance to be brought before the High Council, and loose his license and membership also: therefore he had better beware what he is about.” – Hyrum Smith, March 15, 1844
Posted in Mormon Dilemmas, tagged bible, Christianity, Christians are heathens, false doctrines of Mormonism, Islam, Jesus, Journal of Discourses 3:38, Parley Pratt on 03/19/2014| Leave a Comment »
Journal of Discourses 3:38; “The Greek and Roman Churches, which have been called Christian, and which take the name of Christians as a cloak, have worshipped innumerable idols. On this account, on the simple subject of the Deity and His worship, if nothing more, I should rather incline, of the two, after all my early traditions, education, and prejudices, to the side of Mahomet, for on this point he is on the side of truth, and the Christian world on the side of idolatry and heathenism.” – Parley P. Pratt, Salt Lake City, December 23, 1855
Posted in Mormon Dilemmas, tagged bible, David Bednar, Ensign May 2013, false doctrines of Mormonism, Jesus, LDS apostle, procreation most important power on 03/14/2014| Leave a Comment »
Ensign, “We Believe in Being Chaste”, May 2013; “The first commandment … God gave to Adam and Eve pertained to their potential for parenthood as husband and wife” (Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2010, 129).
Today is the 2nd part of our look at the article in Ensign that we touched upon yesterday. There are a few topics I feel are important to point out and ask that you use them as witnessing tools for your Mormon friends and loved ones!
Anyone or anything that disagrees with the LDS Church is considered anti-Mormon. Yet, the Church considers themselves to be a Christian church.
Why Joseph Smith hated the word of God
Scriptures that show Mormons can fully trust God's word!
Historical evidence proves Lehi & Nephi didn't exist!
20% of verses in the Book of Mormon contain the phrase "and it came to pass"
Almost 4,000 changes to the Book of Mormon and over 7,200 Greek and Latin words found
Book of Mormon Artifacts; Smithsonian & National Geographic says no artifacts found
Book of Mormon: broken promises, false prophecies, historically inncorrect, poor grammar...how can you trust this?
Does God speak to prophets with glowing stones in a hat?
Grab the info you need on several topics all in one easy access point!
More than 1/2 the witnesses denounced their testimonies! Find out who and why we shouldn't trust their testimonies.
How can the names in the Book of Mormon be holy if they're ungodly in the Bible?
News from around the globe about Christianity & the ministries God works through.
Are these incidents all coincidental, or well planned trickery?
The Lord says to disregard the prophet who speaks a lie in His name - Deuteronomy 18:20-22
See how the Mormon canon of scripture contradicts itself & the Bible
The Early Christian Church's Statements of Faith
The 10th Mormon president/prophet of the LDS Church called the cross 'repugnant'!
Why must Mormons follow a prophet and not God?
Who, or what, is the foundation of your Christian faith?
Why does Mormonism have so many false doctrines about our galaxy and the Lord?
Semi-annual reminders to follow the prophet
A look at the 3 gods of the Mormon godhead. Their godhead is nothing like that of the Christian Trinity - find out why!
Ishtar, an Assyrian and Babylonian Goddess known as the Queen of Heaven
Robert LeRoy Parker, aka "Butch Cassidy"
Moses 5:13; "And Satan came among them, saying, I am also a son of God..."
Ten questions about so-called apostacy
Witnessing tracts & handouts for missions and classes at your church
Why do Mormons attack the body of Christ if they're Christians?
How to Witness to a Mormon/Help for your Mormon friends & loved ones
Church leaders have said that without the vision of Joseph Smith, they'd have nothing so let's take a look at some of the things of Joseph
We know Jesus died for our sins, but what did Joseph die for?
Should we trust someone who's involved with these things?
Why would you place your salvation into the hands of a false prophet?
There are several versions of Smith's first vision; which one do you believe?
An examination of Joseph Smith's death
Kinderhook Plates and The Greek Psalter Incident serve as further proof Smith was a false prophet
Who was the real Joseph Smith?
LDS OT Sunday School Lessons
Mormon lives are busier than most. With meetings, temple attendance, food storage, the strive to be perfect - it's overwhelming and far from having peace in knowing Christ. Find out why!
The LDS Church doesn't ascribe to the orthodox belief in original sin; why is that?
Compare LDS doctrine w/ the Bible
Mormonism's True Agenda; Saving Souls or Ruling America?
Mormons are faced with confusing doctrine every time they open their scriptures.
Quotes & false prophecies from Mormon leaders
Why does Mormonism mimic so many religions? Astrology, witchcraft, Satanism, Masonry, Universalism, Hinduism...it's all there in one package called Mormonism. Why?
Jesus said; "And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32
Moroni, Comoro off the coast of East Africa
Galatians 1:6-9 says not to accept another gospel from an angel of light, yet atop every LDS temple there sits an angel of light proclaiming a new gospel...
Why is talking to dead people condoned in Mormonism?
An examination of the LDS' latest teachings from the presidency to the women's groups. Find out why their monthly messages aren't biblical!
Why are there so many rules to obey for salvation if Mormonism is a Christian church?
Could this book cost you salvation in Jesus?
Why Doesn't the Church Practice Polygamy Today?
Ordained of God?
Find out what Mormon Church leaders really think of polygamy
All the rules of how to pray and what to say leaves no room for a conversation with the Lord!
"Prophet" John Taylor in prison for polygamy
Does a true prophet of God preach racism?
1978 Prophecy, Book of Moses, Curse of Cain, 2 Nephi 30:6, All are Alike Unto God...What is the truth?
Are comments like "blacks are slaves mentally" really from the God of the Bible or racist men?
Romans Road to Salvation
Mormon Salvation vs. Biblical Salvation. Find out why they're not the same!
Know the Difference between Christianity and pseudo-Christianity!
True Mormon salvation = godhood with multiple wives and countless spirit babies
A commandment from God or necromancy?
Sacred or secret?
How does swearing secret oaths glorify God?
The biblical temple and Mormon temples have virtually nothing in common; find out why
Mormon vocabulary is vastly different from the norm. If you're a Christian & feel you're speaking a different language, learn about the differences here.
How you can know and trust what God has to say in His word
A Collection of News Items and Prophetic Utterances from and about Mormonism
Mormonism & Christianity are not compatible - find out why.
"...for I know whom I have believed..." 2 Tim. 1:12
Would a true apostle say this? Heber C. Kimball; "I think no more of taking another wife than I do of buying a cow."
The Mormon pioneers trekking across America is re-enacted every year by faithful Mormons to honor the faith of their ancestors
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