December 14 — Jesus is Risen Indeed! Revelation 1:18; “I am he that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and of death.” (more…)
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Tip of the Day December 14 — Jesus is Risen Indeed!
Posted in December, Witnessing Tip of the Day, tagged celestial kingdom, D&C 88:16-32, false prophet Joseph Smith, resurrection on 12/14/2018| Leave a Comment »
Mormon Heaven Excludes Jesus
Posted in Preach My Gospel, tagged celestial kingdom, false gospel of Mormonism, missionaries on 07/10/2018| 5 Comments »
In all the changes the Church has made over the past several months, one has become a topic of discussion in a popular pro-Mormon chat-room.
Apparently, the Church added two additions in their missionary handbook, ‘Preach My Gospel’, in which they outlined the requirements for true salvation. In their conversation they listed the new additions, and afterwards went on to discuss how it is that Jesus, not being married and all, would qualify for the upper rung of Mormon salvation. (more…)
Tip of the Day, December 14
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December 14 – Revelation 1:18; “I am he that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and of death.”
Half of LDS Won’t be Saved
Posted in Mormon Dilemmas, tagged celestial kingdom, Doctrines of Salvation 2:15, false prophet, Jesus, Joseph Fielding Smith, mormons, salvation on 11/15/2014| 2 Comments »
Doctrines of Salvation 2:15; “NOT HALF THE LATTER-DAY SAINTS TO BE SAVED. Those who receive the fulness will be privileged to view the face of our Father. There will not be such an overwhelming number of the Latter-day Saints who will get there. President Francis M. Lyman many times has declared, and he had reason to declare, I believe, that if we save one-half of the Latter-day Saints, that is, with an exaltation in the celestial kingdom of God, we will be doing well. Not that the Lord is partial, not that he will draw the line as some will say, to keep people out. He would have every one of us go in if we would; but there are laws and ordinances that we must keep; if we do not observe the law we cannot enter.
Many come into the Church, like fish that are gathered into the net, that have to be sorted and thrown out again or put into piles where they belong. And so it will be with us.” – Joseph Fielding Smith
False Prophecies of Mormonism Works and Works and Works vs. Grace
Posted in False Prophecies of the Mormon Church, tagged bible, celestial kingdom, Doctrines of Salvation 2:43, false doctrines of Mormonism, godhood, Jesus, Joseph F. Smith, polygamy, salvation, works vs. grace on 11/28/2013| Leave a Comment »
Doctrines of Salvation, 2:43; “In order to obtain the exaltation we must accept the gospel AND all its covenants; AND take upon us the obligations which the Lord has offered; and walk in the light and the understanding of the truth; AND ‘live by every word that proceedeth forth from the mouth of God’” – President Joseph Fielding Smith (emphasis mine)
Mormon Dilemma 264
Posted in Mormon Dilemmas, tagged bible, celestial kingdom, Christianity, false doctrines of Mormonism, families are forever, godhood and exaltation, humble, Luke 14:11 on 05/25/2012| 3 Comments »
Exaltation
Companion to Your Study of the New Testament: The Four Gospels: pg 85; “Exaltation is a synonym for eternal life. Exaltation comes only to those who inherit the highest degree within the celestial kingdom. It is the power to have eternal increase after the resurrection; it consists in the continuation of the family unit throughout eternity; it is the type of life that is lived by our Heavenly Father.”
Mormon Terminology
Posted in Mormon Terminology, tagged 3 levels of heaven, angel of light, bible, celestial kingdom, false doctrine, false teachings, heaven, Jesus, Mormon doctrine, Mormon terminology, mormonism, salvation, telestial kingdom, terrestrial kingdom on 09/18/2011| Leave a Comment »
Salvation
In Mormonism there is a general or “unconditional salvation” of all people because God gives “grace alone without obedience to gospel law”. After this general salvation comes the placement of souls. Heaven is comprised of three distinct levels and you earn your way into the various levels by the amount or type of work you’ve done here on earth. These levels are; the Celestial Kingdom, Terrestrial Kingdom and the lowest level of the Telestial Kingdom. To the Mormon you aren’t truly ‘saved’ unless you enter into what they call the Celestial Kingdom and have become a god.
Tip of the Day, November 26
Posted in Witnessing Tip of the Day, tagged celestial kingdom, false gospel, false prophet, grace, Jesus, joseph smith, Kingdom of God, love, mormonism, truth, worship on 11/27/2010| Leave a Comment »
November 26 – Romans 14:17-20; “For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost. For he that in these things serveth Christ is acceptable to God, and approved of men. Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another. For meat destroy not the work of God. All things indeed are pure; but it is evil for that man who eateth with offence.”
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Again, we need to make sure all things are looked at in context, therefore, we look at and read all historical and geographical materials we can, as well as using dictionaries and concordances. This way we have assurance we’ve exhausted all venues. A great example is Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance; here’s what it says about the word kingdom: in the Greek, the word is basileia.
The transliteration for this is: properly royalty, that is, (abstractly) rule, or (concretely) a realm (literally or figuratively):—kingdom, + reign.”
Nowhere does it say in the actual text (or the concordance) anything about an organization being the kingdom of God. In fact, when we research these verses, along with reputable commentaries, they all say the kingdom is where the Christian is living a life acceptable to God, living righteously and not causing others to stumble.
According to the Holman Bible Dictionary it means it is the rule or sovereignty of God.
It is not a “geographical area, nor is it a political entity such as the nation of Israel… The establishment of the kingdom is a work of God. God will reign, and people can contribute nothing to that reigning of God.” – Holman Bible Dictionary.
Since the kingdom of God is not the nation of Israel, that would also include the Mormon Church. If it’s not a nationality, not an organization and not a political entity, where does that leave the people of Mormonism? I always think of my mother when I see things like this.
They claim it is the duty of the Church to prepare man to live with God. However, Jesus says otherwise. Jesus told everyone they are welcome to enter the kingdom and to have the heart of a child. (Mark 10:14)
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“The church is a kingdom; it is God’s kingdom. . .and as such is designed to prepare men for an inheritance… which is the celestial kingdom. Our Lord Jesus Christ is the Eternal King; his representative on earth is the President of the church…Where there is no kingdom of God there is no salvation.” Without the church, man cannot be saved. “Whenever men can find out the will of God and find an administrator legally authorized from God, there is the kingdom of God; but where these are not, the kingdom of God is not. All the ordinances, systems, and administrations on earth are of no use to the children of men, unless they are ordained and authorized of God; for nothing will save a man but a legal administrator; for none others will be acknowledged either by God or angels.” Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith, pp. 271-72, 274.” Bruce R. McConkie, New Witness for the Articles of Faith, 326- 337. The Church-Its Nature and Purpose
Tip of the Day, November 23
Posted in Witnessing Tip of the Day, tagged celestial kingdom, false god, grace, Holy Spirit, Mormon heaven, mormonism, salvation, Sanctification, works on 11/24/2010| Leave a Comment »
November 23 – 2 Thessalonians 2:13; “But we are bound to give thanks alway to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth.”
Hebrews 13:12; “Wherefore Jesus also, that he might sanctify the people with his own blood, suffered without the gate.”
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In the Greek “sanctification” is hagiasmos. It means the state of purification. God, through the Holy Spirit, continues to sanctify us throughout our lives if we are willing to allow Him to refine us, but by no means are we able to do this on our own. Today’s Mormon reference not just insinuates, but outright teaches a false gospel that the Christian is responsible for their own sanctification process.
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“Sanctification is a state of saintliness, a state attained only by conformity to the laws and ordinances of the gospel. The plan of salvation is the system and means provided whereby men may sanctify their souls and thereby become worthy of a celestial inheritance.” Bruce R. McConkie, Mormon Doctrine, 675.
Mentoring Handbook Chapter 15
Posted in Mentoring Handbook, tagged bible, celestial kingdom, Christian church, Christians, godhood, grace, lds church, mormonism, salvation through Jesus, sola scripture, true Christianity, works on 10/22/2010| Leave a Comment »
THEY NEED A CHURCH
Life After Ministries is a para-church evangelical organization. We do not sanction one denomination over another, nor do we endorse sole propriety of salvation within one denomination. However, we strongly encourage the ex-Mormon to get involved in the body of Christ through the means of a local church in their own neighborhood, city or town. The following small list of questions is merely our suggestions when looking for a good church.
Does this church believe that Jesus is God incarnate?
Does this church believe the Holy Spirit indwells each believer?
Does this church believe that Jesus was born of a virgin through the miracle of God?
Does this church believe that Jesus was fully God and fully man?
Does this church believe in salvation by grace through faith and not by works?
Does this church believe that Jesus was crucified for man’s sin and raised on the third day?
Does this church believe that Jesus is the only way to heaven?
Does this church believe the Bible to be the inerrant word of God?
Can this church provide a financial statement for the year?
Can this church provide a concise constitution of beliefs?
If the answer is “no” to any of these questions then it’s time to move on and look for another church. We ask our mentors to encourage the ex-Mormon to try attending a good Bible based church. If they are not comfortable with the style of worship at the church you attend, perhaps you could accompany them to a service at a different church if they’re scared. While that may seem a bit odd to the non-Mormon, it is a real experience for the ex-Mormon or soon to be ex-Mormon. We’re not asking you to change churches, just accompany them for one service!
Share your personal experiences with them of what your church life has been like. They will soon realize that what goes on in the Christian world is much the same even while being drastically different. Seeing children run around inside the church building and women wearing pants in church can be quite alarming to the new Christian; but if they are encouraged along the way you’ll soon find out there is a highly dedicated new member amongst the ranks! Now with all this being said let me also state that belonging to a man made religion does not bring you salvation. Acts 4:12 says;
“Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.”
It is not uncommon at all for the ex-Mormon to be “gun shy” about joining any church. I wandered around from the age of 18 to 30 before accepting the Lord into my life while being an inactive Mormon. When I did get saved and began attending a church I refused to join on the day I was baptized. Now this particular church usually had the members officially join at the time of baptism, but for me they made this exception which was very kind of them. I realize now the circumstances were different from that of the LDS Church, but at that time what I needed was to be baptized without “having” to join as a member. The unfortunate thing about what I did is that it was prideful sin. To ease the mind of the new ex-Mormon explain why the Christian church does both of these things at the same time.
If you are an ex-Mormon the reason we encourage church membership is so that you can have a safe place for fellowshipping with others who love the Lord. They can serve as mentors for you, while you in turn help them to understand Mormonism. God will use you wherever you are and no matter what “stage” you’re in with Him! However, church membership is not necessary for salvation. The thief on the cross is proof of that! Luke 23:39-43 says;
“And one of the malefactors which were hanged railed on him, saying, If thou be Christ, save thyself and us. But the other answering rebuked him, saying, Dost not thou fear God, seeing thou art in the same condemnation? And we indeed justly; for we receive the due reward of our deeds: but this man hath done nothing amiss. And he said unto Jesus, Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom. And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be with me in paradise.”
This simply means that if you accept Jesus into your heart right this moment and something happened that you died in the next minute, you would go to heaven my friend! No good works are necessary, no church membership, no tithe, nothing but your heart. The other topic in this department is the subject of denominations.
As mentioned earlier we do not advocate one denomination over another, but it is important to keep in mind that most Mormons do not understand the concept of how they work; why there are different denominations; and sometimes they’ve never been taught the differences between Catholics and Protestants. Most of the Mormons I’ve mentored had never heard of Martin Luther or what happened in the sixteenth century. This would be a good time for a short history lesson!
Many times this subject is going to be a tough one for the new ex-Mormon. You may encounter a sense of uneasiness on their part created by distrust they’ve been taught to harbor in their hearts. They’ve been taught the different denominations are living proof that a restoration was needed and that the Christian church was no longer in existence on the earth. Joseph Smith said this in his personal testimony: Joseph Smith 1:18-9;
“My object in going to inquire of the Lord was to know which of all the sects was right, that I might know which to join. No sooner, therefore, did I get possession of myself, so as to be able to speak… then I was answered that I must join none of them, for they were all wrong; and the Personage who addressed me said that all their creeds were an abomination in his sight; that those professors were all corrupt…” –
Now compare that with what Jesus said in Matthew 16:18;
“And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.”
In the book of Acts we are given an historical account of the beginnings of the works of the Church. We see the martyrdom of Stephen, James, and a few other apostles; the indwelling of the Holy Spirit at the first Pentecost; the conversion of Paul on the road to Damascus, the miracles performed, and the missions of the new Church.
The Good News spread rapidly and even the Gentiles were being grafted in to the people of God, just as Jesus had promised His disciples. Why would these things all go to waste and not continue? Have the ex-Mormon think about this for some time.
1. What were some of Joseph Smith’s excuses as to why the “Restoration” was needed? (Give your understanding, not necessarily exact documentation of this). __________________________________________________
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The apostle Paul traveled more than 3,600 miles in his missionary journeys while proclaiming the word of God to the Gentiles. Some of the apostles stayed behind in Jerusalem while still others went with Paul or spread out in other areas. There were many trade routes opened at this time because of the expansion of the Roman Empire.
Jerusalem was totally destroyed circa 70 AD by the Roman Empire in retaliation of the Jewish uprising and the Jews were scattered all over the earth as they fled for cover. With the fall of Jerusalem another historical even took place. Can you name it?
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Gently explain to the ex-Mormon how these things are not just a coincidence; using scripture of course! Why was it that Jerusalem fell, the Jews were scattered, there were no more temple sacrifices and the Redeemer had prepared His children for all of it. He went with them (believers) as they scattered and spread the gospel throughout the world. In Luke 4:18 it says;
“The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised.”
If the theory of a restoration in 1830 is correct, then Jesus’ deliverance of the captives was a lie as is 1 John 3:8b;
“For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil.”
These are just some of the basic things that need to be shown to the ex-Mormon. Of course there is no way to teach them everything there is in the Bible, thus a solid Bible believing church is needed. These few examples show the ex-Mormon how God did sustain His church and His people.
Teaching them that scriptures are meant to be used as personal promises to them from God is a blessing they’ve not yet encountered in life. For example Philippians 1:6 is an assurance from God to us that the body of Christ will never perish.
“Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ.”
Now that you know what they need, it’d probably be helpful to understand why. As we’ve mentioned before, Joseph Smith claimed in his vision that God appeared to him and said that all Christian denominations were wrong, thus the need for a restoration. Throughout the history of the LDS Church the members have been taught to hate, mistrust and fear anyone who is not LDS and who claims to be a Christian. The leadership of the LDS Church has toned down their abhorrence towards us in the past twenty or so years, but the damage has been done. Incidentally, their “Standard Works” still contain the position of division. The following are some examples of the true feelings they harbor towards the body of Christ.
D&C 1:30; “And also those to whom these commandments were given, might have power to lay the foundation of this church, and to bring it forth out of obscurity and out of darkness, the only true and living church upon the face of the whole earth, with which I, the Lord, am well pleased, speaking unto the church collectively and not individually”
For more examples see the end of this chapter.
One of the most important things to remember is again the mindset of the former Mormon. From the examples we’ve given of the LDS doctrines it’s easy to see why they might have to work on their dispositions towards the Christians or attending a new church. Pray with them asking God to reveal what may be hidden deep in their hearts in this matter.
HC 5:389; “Compare this principle once with Christendom at the present day, and where are they, with all their boasted religion, piety and sacredness while at the same time they are crying out against prophets… Why, they are just ripening for the damnation of hell. They will be damned, for they reject the most glorious principle of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and treat with disdain and trample under foot the key that unlocks the heavens and puts in our possession the glories of the celestial world.”
Messenger & Advocate Vol. 1, Oct. 1834 No. 19; “Messenger & Advocate Vol. 1, Oct. 1834 No. 19; “That principle which actuates the children of men to revile, ridicule, calumniate and destroy the peace of one another, because they take the liberty to think for themselves in matters of religion, is certainly from beneath, and not from above…They are of their father, the devil, and his works they will do; and unless they repent, they must inevitably perish in some of the calamities that shall be poured out upon the ungodly.”
Elder Orson Pratt, JD 18:172; “But as there has been no Christian Church on the earth for a great many centuries past, until the present century, the people have lost sight of the pattern that God has given according to which the Christian Church should be established…”
Elder John Taylor 6:167; “There is not nation now that acknowledges that hand of God; there is not a king, potentate, nor ruler that acknowledges his jurisdiction. We talk about Christianity, but it is a perfect pack of nonsense. Men talk about civilization; but I do not want to say much about that, for I have seen enough of it…It is a sounding brass and a tinkling symbol; it is as corrupt as hell; and the Devil could not invent a better engine to spread his work that the Christianity of the nineteenth century.”
Brigham Young, JD 6:176; “Brother Taylor has just said that the religions of the day were hatched in hell. The eggs were laid in hell, hatched on its borders, and then kicked on to the earth. They may be called cockatrices, for they sting wherever they go. Go to their meetings in the Christian world, and you will hear them remark, “Our ministers dictate our souls’ salvation;” and they are perfectly composed and resigned to trust their whole future destiny to their priests…”
Orson Pratt, JD 14:346; “How long is it since Zion ceased? For everybody will admit, among all Christian denominations, that there has been no revelation for some seventeen hundred years,—among all the Protestants of the present day, among all the Catholics that lived before them and that now live, and among all the different peoples and nations and tongues that have received the doctrines…They all admit that, they all testify and acknowledge that God has had no inspired men on the earth since the days of the Apostles…”
EM, pg. 470; “The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints does not see itself as one Christian denomination among many, but rather as God’s latter-day restoration of the fulness of Christian faith and practice. Thus, from its earliest days LDS Christians sought to distinguish themselves from Christians of other traditions. Other forms of Christianity, while bearing much truth and doing much good under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, are viewed as incomplete, lacking the authority of the priesthood of God…”
George Q. Cannon, JD 24:185-186; “…no thinking man can admit that Christianity so-called—I call it a false Christianity, untrue to its name—…You look in vain for those features that distinguished it, and that gave it power in the earth, and that made it the foe of Paganism and false religions existing in those days, and which gave it the wonderful success it achieved. It is destitute of these features… it nevertheless is destined to tumble with Babylon the great…”
© 2010 Life After Ministries, Inc.
Link for Chapter 16
Chapter 16. Getting Baptized…Again!
http://lifeafterministry.com/2010/10/22/mentoring-handbook-chapter-16/
Mentoring Handbook Chapter 13
Posted in Mentoring Handbook, tagged assurance of salvation, bible, celestial kingdom, godhood, good news, gospel, Gospel Ordinances, grace, heaven, Jesus, perfection, salvatiion, works on 10/22/2010| Leave a Comment »
ASSURANCE OF OUR SALVATION
You can memorize all the “instructions” I’ve written for you in this mentoring guideline, but that means nothing to the person you’re mentoring! What passages from the Bible are the most comforting for you and why? The Holy Spirit will be seen clearly with the passion you put behind the mood and tone of your voice. Mormons have an innate way of picking up on those who aren’t being completely honest with them in this genre. Now is the time to be as transparent as you possibly can be!
Ask any Mormon you know the following question: “If you died today do you know with certainty that you would go to heaven?” Ninety-nine percent of the time they will respond by telling you “I sure hope so” and then they’ll share Matthew 5:48 with you;
“Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.”
Never mind they’re taking it completely out of context and never mind they haven’t really looked up the meaning of the word for perfect in this tense. In their head they’re trying hard to be perfect so they can go to the Celestial Kingdom.
The Church’s role in propagating lies about salvation has been one of the keys to submission and confusion. If you can keep changing the rules by just tweaking one or two of the “ordinances” in addition to adding a word here or there to another word which means something else, well then by golly, you’ve got yourself a person who is unable to think independently. Confused again? Remember, you’re not alone!
Case in point: what does the term “gospel ordinance” mean to you (the ex-Mormon)? Write your answer below.
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To the Mormon its meaning encompasses everything having to do with their religion, in other words, “the plan of salvation”.
What is the plan of salvation according to the LDS Church?
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Because Christ only died to fill in the gaps after “all you can do”, there is never any assurance. If you really look back on your life honestly, can you say there wasn’t a day gone by that you weren’t lazy? What about the times you’ve forgotten about; or when you didn’t want to “be nice” to the neighbor and hurried inside before they saw you in the front yard?
The LDS Church teaches the gospel has been around since the time of Adam, and since this time there have always been ordinances and principles that are to be followed if you truly want salvation. In the book Gospel Through the Ages, intro pg. xvi it says;
“The Gospel of Jesus Christ is the “glad tidings” or “good news” concerning the Savior, the Kingdom of God, and the salvation of man. It consists primarily of the teachings of Christ and of the apostles as recorded in the New Testament and Book of Mormon…”
It goes on further to say; “Christians frequently use the word Gospel to designate their religion…” thereby letting everyone know the basics of their beliefs, i.e. “eternal nature of man, the atonement of Jesus Christ and the fall”.
This again is another place where you have to stop and clarify that man is not eternal, but created, and also to clarify what the word gospel means. In reality the word gospel is the Greek word “euaggelizo” meaning “to announce good news, evangelize or preach glad tidings or good message”. While the first portion of their “definition” of the word gospel is close to being correct, as we read further into their message you can see that they aren’t remotely close.
As a member of the LDS Church how did you define the “gospel”?
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As a Christian, what is the “good news”? Okay you have good news, what’s the news?
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The following is from the same book we used above and the section is called “Scope of the Gospel”. Gospel Through the Ages, pg. 3;
“[It] embraces every principle pertaining to life and salvation, for time and eternity, no matter who has it. If the infidel has got truth, it belongs to Mormonism. The truth and sound doctrine possessed by the sectarian world, and they have a great deal, all belongs to this Church. As for their morality, many of them are morally just as good as we are…Mormonism includes all truth. There is no truth but what belongs to the Gospel. It is life, eternal life; it is bliss; it is the fullness of all things in the Gods and in the eternities of the Gods.”
The entire point to the real gospel is, as you are well aware, the good news that a Savior has been provided for us; the sinners. We can now feel assured that we are saved by believing on Jesus’ name that we are found without blemish. And it is not by our own doing, but that of God’s, who gave the Ultimate Sacrifice; His Only Begotten Son. See John 2:25, 3:17-19; Romans 10:4; Hebrews 9:26.
Have the following verses either printed or written out by hand on a sheet of paper. Leave enough space between each for a place to write down what that verse means to them. If there’s time also have them write down the LDS equivalent that refutes what the Bible says.
Acts 4:12; Romans 10:9; Eph. 2:8-9; Gal. 2:20-1; Romans 1:16-7; Heb. 9:11-14, 10:9-14; 1 Cor. 1:18-9; John 14:23; Matthew 16:16-8; Col. 1:13-20…the list is endless because of how kind and generous our God is!
The good news is that we don’t have to worry about living under the Law! The good news is that this has been accomplished for the rest of our lives! And most especially the good news is that God raised His Son on the third day, while showing us that we will be raised with Him on that final day because death could not hold Him!
Oh, what an awesome God we serve! Who or what could ever be that powerful? How could we ever think that some earthly good deed could equal what God has done for us through His Son? Everything pales in comparison and quite honestly causes me to blush with shame for ever thinking I could participate in my own salvation.
How could there be any doubt of our salvation knowing that God raised Jesus from the dead? When Jesus said “It is finished” (John 19:30), He wasn’t referring to “just His work on earth”. He was referring to the works of the Law forever! There was no longer any need for works to be done because the Law had been fulfilled and God’s justice had been met! By this we can know and have assurance of our salvation as the writer of Hebrews 10:22 said;
“Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water.”
To walk everyday of your life not knowing if you’re saved is a curse my friend and isn’t of God! The Lord Jesus would never want His people to be in doubt. Do you think He hung on that cross doubting His decision? Never before in history or since, has there been a more deliberate act of obedience and love!
© 2010 Life After Ministries, Inc.
Link for Chapter 14:
Chapter 14. Fundamentals of Mormonism: Is it a Lie or is it Biblical?
http://lifeafterministry.com/2010/10/22/mentoring-handbook-chapter-14/
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Why must Mormons follow a prophet and not God?
Foundation of Mormonism
Who, or what, is the foundation of your Christian faith?
Galaxy Teachings of the LDS Church
Why does Mormonism have so many false doctrines about our galaxy and the Lord?
General Conferences
Semi-annual reminders to follow the prophet
General Research
God, Jesus & the Holy Spirit of the Bible
37 Miracles of Jesus Christ
What Do Mormons Think of the Virgin Mary?
Godhead of Mormonism
A look at the 3 gods of the Mormon godhead. Their godhead is nothing like that of the Christian Trinity - find out why!
GRACE
Heavenly Mother, Goddess Wife
Ishtar, an Assyrian and Babylonian Goddess known as the Queen of Heaven
Jesus, My Brother and Butch Cassidy
Robert LeRoy Parker, aka "Butch Cassidy"
Jesus and Lucifer are Brothers
Moses 5:13; "And Satan came among them, saying, I am also a son of God..."
Great Apostasy?
Ten questions about so-called apostacy
Handouts for Witnessing to Mormons
Witnessing tracts & handouts for missions and classes at your church
History of Mormonism
How Mormonism Attacks Christianity
Why do Mormons attack the body of Christ if they're Christians?
How to Witness to a Mormon
How to Witness to a Mormon/Help for your Mormon friends & loved ones
120+ Chronological False Prophecies of Joseph Smith
All about Joseph Smith
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
Arrest of Jesus and Arrest of Joseph Smith
We know Jesus died for our sins, but what did Joseph die for?
Joseph Smith; Angels, Magic, Masonry and the Occult
Should we trust someone who's involved with these things?
False Prophecies of Joseph Smith
Why would you place your salvation into the hands of a false prophet?
The Many Visions of Joseph Smith
There are several versions of Smith's first vision; which one do you believe?
Joseph Smith’s Questionable Activities
Joseph Smith the Martyr?
An examination of Joseph Smith's death
Joseph Smith the Translator
Kinderhook Plates and The Greek Psalter Incident serve as further proof Smith was a false prophet
Will the Real Joseph Smith Please Stand Up?
Who was the real Joseph Smith?
Journal of Discourses
LDS: Not Everything in Mormonism is True
LDS Hymns
LDS Sunday School Lessons -Old Testament
LDS OT Sunday School Lessons
Lifestyles of the Mormons
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!
Man and Original Sin
The LDS Church doesn't ascribe to the orthodox belief in original sin; why is that?
Man’s sinful nature
Marriage & Childbirth Mandatory
Mentoring Handbook
Compare LDS doctrine w/ the Bible
Mitt Romney, Mormonism & America
Mormonism's True Agenda; Saving Souls or Ruling America?
Mormon Bishops
Mormon Dilemmas
Mormons are faced with confusing doctrine every time they open their scriptures.
3,000+ Mormon Quotes
Quotes & false prophecies from Mormon leaders
Mormon Church Structure
Mormon Missionary Discussions
Mormon Priesthood
Mormonism & World Religions Compared
Why does Mormonism mimic so many religions? Astrology, witchcraft, Satanism, Masonry, Universalism, Hinduism...it's all there in one package called Mormonism. Why?
Mormons On The Internet
Jesus said; "And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32
Moroni & Hill Cumorah; real stories or stolen?
Moroni, Comoro off the coast of East Africa
Moroni the Angel of Light
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...
Mountain Meadows Massacre
Necromancy in Mormonism
Why is talking to dead people condoned in Mormonism?
Nepotism in the Mormon Church
News Updates, First Presidency Messages & Visiting Teaching Messages
An examination of the LDS' latest teachings from the presidency to the women's groups. Find out why their monthly messages aren't biblical!
Numbers Game
Why are there so many rules to obey for salvation if Mormonism is a Christian church?
Pearl of Great Price; Is It Worth Your Life?
Could this book cost you salvation in Jesus?
Polygamous Mormon Church Leaders & Wives
Why Doesn't the Church Practice Polygamy Today?
Polygamy
Ordained of God?
Polygamy Quotes
Find out what Mormon Church leaders really think of polygamy
Prayer Life of Mormons
All the rules of how to pray and what to say leaves no room for a conversation with the Lord!
Prophets & Apostles of the LDS Church
"Prophet" John Taylor in prison for polygamy
Curse of Cain
Does a true prophet of God preach racism?
Racism
1978 Prophecy, Book of Moses, Curse of Cain, 2 Nephi 30:6, All are Alike Unto God...What is the truth?
Racism in the Mormon Church
Are comments like "blacks are slaves mentally" really from the God of the Bible or racist men?
Romans Road
Romans Road to Salvation
Salvation!
Mormon Salvation vs. Biblical Salvation. Find out why they're not the same!
Signs of a Cult – Is Mormonism a Cult?
Know the Difference between Christianity and pseudo-Christianity!
Spirit Babies
True Mormon salvation = godhood with multiple wives and countless spirit babies
Suicide in Utah; 12 Per Week, 1 Every 14 Hours
Ten Tribes Quotes by Mormon Leaders
Baptisms for the Dead
A commandment from God or necromancy?
Occult Markings on Mormon Temples
Temple Ceremony Videos
Sacred or secret?
Temple Endowment Film, Ceremonies & Clothing
How does swearing secret oaths glorify God?
Temple Furniture
The biblical temple and Mormon temples have virtually nothing in common; find out why
Terminology of a Mormon vs. Biblical Terminology
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.
Testing for Truth
How you can know and trust what God has to say in His word
Thought of the Day about Mormonism
A Collection of News Items and Prophetic Utterances from and about Mormonism
Tithing Quotes
Unequally Yoked
Mormonism & Christianity are not compatible - find out why.
Visiting Teaching Messages
Why I Left the Mormon Church & Resignation Letter
"...for I know whom I have believed..." 2 Tim. 1:12
Women & Mormonism
Would a true apostle say this? Heber C. Kimball; "I think no more of taking another wife than I do of buying a cow."
Word of Wisdom
Worshiping Mormon Pioneers
The Mormon pioneers trekking across America is re-enacted every year by faithful Mormons to honor the faith of their ancestors
YouTube Mormon Quotes
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