Lectures on Faith, 62 “The whole visible creation, as it now exists, is the effect of faith. It was faith by which it was framed, and it is by the power of faith that it continues in its organized form, and by which the planets move round their orbits and sparkle forth their glory.” — Joseph Smith (more…)
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Mormon God Needed Faith to Create
Posted in False Prophecies of Joseph Smith, tagged creation, false prophet Joseph Smith, God needed faith, Lectures on Faith 62 on 06/17/2020| 2 Comments »
Christ-Consciousness
Posted in June, Witnessing Tip of the Day, tagged Bible is eternal, bible isn't eternal, false prophet Joseph Smith, TPJS 264, TPJS 61 on 06/12/2020| 1 Comment »
June 12 — Christ-Consciousness. Matthew 11:28 “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” (more…)
Is He Chasing After You?
Posted in May, Witnessing Tip of the Day, tagged A Perfect Brightness of Hope, false apostle, false prophet Joseph Smith, General Conference April 2020, Jeffrey R. Holland on 05/07/2020| 2 Comments »
May 7 — Is He Chasing After You? John 10:10-11 “The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly. 11 I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep.” (more…)
Why Mormons Can’t Observe Good Friday
Posted in Holy Week, tagged crucifixion, false doctrines of Mormonism, false prophet Joseph Smith, Good Friday, Jesus, salvation on 04/11/2020| Leave a Comment »
Why Mormons Can’t Celebrate Good Friday
Originally posted March 2013
I’m certain I’m not alone when I say that Good Friday always gives us lots to think upon and pray about! Each of us has our own list of reasons why we’re grateful God intervened in our life, and we each carry our own set of memories why this day is special for us.
One of the most memorable experiences for me dates back to my days in Junior High School of all things. At the time I had become friends with a handful of other girls and as it turned out I was the only Mormon. My small group of friends included a Catholic, a Presbyterian, an Episcopalian, and a Methodist. I began noticing my Catholic friend only ate fish on Fridays and while all the girls had their own set of doctrinal creeds they held dear, their customs afforded me a front row seat to other cultures right there in the heart of Utah Mormonism. I began wondering what it’d be like to attend a church that had a cross somewhere on the building.
What Do Mormons Know of Holy?
Posted in April, Witnessing Tip of the Day, tagged D&C 76:58, false prophet Joseph Smith, godhood, idolatry on 04/09/2020| Leave a Comment »
Paid Pastors vs. Filthy Lucre
Posted in April, Witnessing Tip of the Day, tagged 17 points of a true church, false prophet Joseph Smith, LDS General Authorities wages, paid ministry on 04/06/2020| 1 Comment »
April 6 – Paid Pastors vs. Filthy Lucre. Is 45:13 & 1 Peter 5:2 “I have raised him up in righteousness, and I will direct all his ways: he shall build my city, and shall let go my captives, not for price nor reward, saith the LORD of hosts….Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind.”
Joseph Smith’s Trick of the Trade
Posted in Book of Abraham, tagged Abraham 1:20, false god Elkenah, false prophet Joseph Smith, idolatry on 03/26/2020| 2 Comments »
Romans 1:25 “Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator, who is blessed forever. A-men.”
Today we’re looking at one of the ways Joseph Smith confused people.
Genesis 37:36 “And the Midianites sold him into Egypt unto Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh’s, and captain of the guard.” Also in Genesis 39:1. (more…)
Joseph Smith Used Magic to Translate Book of Mormon
Posted in Liahona, tagged Book of Mormon, false prophet Joseph Smith, Liahona April 2020, Magic on 03/22/2020| 4 Comments »
“That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive”. Ephesians 4:14
The April 2020 Liahona carried an enlightening article on how Joseph Smith translated the Book of Mormon.
It seems as if they threw caution to the wind, but held fast to the claim it was done through the ‘power of God’.
Here in part is what they said – (more…)
Shaking Hands with Demons
Posted in March, Witnessing Tip of the Day, tagged angels, D&C 129, false prophet Joseph Smith, Shaking hands with demons on 03/16/2020| 2 Comments »
March 16 — Shaking Hands with Demons. 1 John 4:1 “Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.” (more…)
The Gift of Concordances
Posted in March, Witnessing Tip of the Day, tagged false christs, false prophet Joseph Smith, justice of God, Lectures on Faith 4:13, Matthew 24:23-25 on 03/07/2020| Leave a Comment »
March 7 – The gift of concordances. Matthew 24:23-25 “Then if any man shall say unto you, Lo, here is Christ, or there; believe it not. 24 For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect. 25 Behold, I have told you before.”
LDS Leader’s Confusion with 1st Vision
Posted in First Vision of Joseph Smith, tagged 1st Vision, false prophet Joseph Smith, George A. Smith, Journal of Discourses 12:334 on 02/26/2020| 3 Comments »
While doing some research for another article, I came across a sermon on the subject matter we’re looking at today.
As a reminder, here’s Joe Smith’s official version of his 1st Vision —
Joseph Smith-History 1:17-19 “It no sooner appeared than I found myself delivered from the enemy which held me bound. When the light rested upon me I saw two Personages, whose brightness and glory defy all description, standing above me in the air. One of them spake unto me, calling me by name and said, pointing to the other—This is My Beloved Son. Hear Him! 18 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, than I asked the Personages who stood above me in the light, which of all the sects was right (for at this time it had never entered into my heart that all were wrong)—and which I should join. 19 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; that: “they draw near to me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me, they teach for doctrines the commandments of men, having a form of godliness, but they deny the power thereof.”” [emp. added]
But… (more…)
Joseph Smith’s Confusion About Adam
Posted in February, Witnessing Tip of the Day, tagged Adam is Michael the Archangel, D&C 107:54, false gospel, false prophet Joseph Smith, Noah is Gabriel on 02/19/2020| Leave a Comment »
February 19 –Joseph Smith’s Confusion About Adam. The word or name Adam is translated in the Hebrew as meaning the first man, or ruddy, from the ground. Gen. 2:19.
No Restoration Means No Electricity, Meds, Transportation
Posted in False Prophecies of the Mormon Church, tagged Conference Report October 1926, false apostle, false prophet Joseph Smith, Joseph Fielding Smith, no restoration means no electricity on 02/17/2020| 4 Comments »
Conference Report October 1926, 117 In reference to the modern inventions, then apostle Joseph Fielding Smith, made the following comments – “…I think this is very wonderful; and yet, this great discovery [the radio] did not come through revelation to a member of the Church; it was not sent through one who holds the Priesthood, but it came through one not of the Church but who was inspired of the Lord to give this great blessing to the world.
So with many other things, the automobile and the airplane as means of transportation; the talking machine and all of these great discoveries that have come through scientific research, they have come, most of them, outside of the Church. Yet I maintain that had there been no restoration of the gospel, and no organization of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, there would have been no radio; there would have been no airplane, and there would not have been the wonderul [sic] discoveries in medicine, chemistry, electricity, and the many other things wherein the world has been benefited by such discoveries.
Under such conditions these blessings would have been withheld, for they belong to the Dispensation of the Fulness of Times of which the restoration of the gospel and the organization of the Church constitute the central point…” — Joseph Fielding Smith [emp. added] (more…)
Name of Mormon Godhead is Ahman
Posted in February, Witnessing Tip of the Day, tagged Encyclopedia of Joseph Smith's Teaching 297, false prophet Joseph Smith, name of God is Ahman on 02/04/2020| Leave a Comment »
February 4 — Name of Mormon Godhead is Ahman. Proverbs 30:4 “Who hath ascended up into heaven, or descended? who hath gathered the wind in his fists? who hath bound the waters in a garment? who hath established all the ends of the earth? what is his name, and what is his son’s name, if thou canst tell?” (more…)
Christians are Proof Joseph Smith Lied
Posted in January, Witnessing Tip of the Day, tagged Christianity v Mormonism, Ensign December 2013, false doctrines of Mormonism, false prophet Joseph Smith, Joseph Smith's name coupled with Jesus on 01/30/2020| 1 Comment »
January 30 – Christians are Proof Joseph Smith Lied. Leviticus 14:11 “And the priest that maketh him clean shall present the man that is to be made clean, and those things, before the LORD, at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation”.
Luke 5:12-14 “And it came to pass, when he was in a certain city, behold a man full of leprosy: who seeing Jesus fell on his face, and besought him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean. 13 And he put forth his hand, and touched him, saying, I will: be thou clean. And immediately the leprosy departed from him. 14 And he charged him to tell no man: but go, and shew thyself to the priest, and offer for thy cleansing, according as Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them.”
Acts 6:7 “And the word of God increased; and the number of the disciples multiplied in Jerusalem greatly; and a great company of the priests were obedient to the faith.”
LDS: Hagar Fulfilled God’s Promises
Posted in False gods, False Prophecies of Joseph Smith, tagged D&C 132:34, false prophet Joseph Smith, Isaac, Promises through Hagar on 01/09/2020| Leave a Comment »
Doctrine and Covenants 132:34 “God commanded Abraham, and Sarah gave Hagar to Abraham to wife. And why did she do it? Because this was the law; and from Hagar sprang many people. This, therefore, was fulfilling, among other things, the promises.” (more…)
Jesus. Is. God.
Posted in December, Witnessing Tip of the Day, tagged Bruce McConkie, false prophet Joseph Smith, Jesus is God, Jesus not God on 12/23/2019| 1 Comment »
Jesus. Is. God. Zechariah 13:7c; “Awake, O sword, against my shepherd, and against the man that is my fellow, saith the LORD of hosts: smite the shepherd, and the sheep shall be scattered: and I will turn mine hand upon the little ones.”
John 14:9; “Jesus saith unto him, Have I been so long time with you, and yet hast thou not known me, Philip? he that hath seen me hath seen the Father; and how sayest thou then, Shew us the Father?”
What Inspires You?
Posted in November, Witnessing Tip of the Day, tagged false doctrines, false prophet Joseph Smith, History of the Church 5:218, Satan is head of Christian churches on 11/30/2019| 3 Comments »
November 30 – What Inspires You? Philippians 4:8 “Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.”
Who Is The Mormon God?
Posted in God, tagged Book of Mormon Trinity, Doctrine and Covenants contradictions, false god of Mormonism, false prophet Joseph Smith, No Trinity in Mormonism on 11/01/2019| 2 Comments »
‘I and my Father are one.’ John 10:30
Today we’re looking at one of the contradictions in Mormonism. To say this is a major one would be an understatement! It’s little wonder members can be confused – unfortunately, it comes from the hands of its leadership. I realize we’ve looked at this before, but it bears repeating as you meet with loved ones during the holidays!
Check out what the Church said about their belief in the Trinity –
Mormon Godhead “The Trinity of traditional Christianity is referred to as the Godhead by members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. …Yet, Church teachings about the Godhead differ from those of traditional Christianity. For example, while some believe the three members of the Trinity are of one substance, Latter-day Saints believe they are three physically separate beings, but fully one in love, purpose and will.”
With that in mind, here’s what the Book of Mormon says – (more…)
Uninspired Canon
Posted in October, Witnessing Tip of the Day, tagged Alma 7:10, Book of Mormon false prophecy, false prophet Joseph Smith, Jesus born in Jerusalem v Bethlehem on 10/04/2019| 1 Comment »
October 4 – LDS Uninspired Canon. Luke 2:4-6 “And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:) To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child. And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.” (more…)
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