Discourses of Brigham Young, p. 1 “The Gospel of the Son of God that has been revealed is a plan or system of laws and ordinances, by strict obedience to which the people who inhabit this earth are assured that they may return again into the presence of the Father and the Son. 13:233.” — Discourse by President Brigham Young, delivered in the Tabernacle, Salt Lake City, Feb. 20, 1870.Reported by David W. Evans. [emp. added] (more…)
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LDS Reject Jesus’ Fulfillment of Grace
Posted in grace v works, tagged Discourses of Brigham Young, false prophet, gospel on 08/24/2021| 1 Comment »
Spiritual Significance of the Three Gifts Given to Jesus 2019
Posted in Jesus, tagged birth of Jesus, gospel, Matthew 2:11, three wise men on 12/14/2019| 2 Comments »
‘Have we seen Christ’s star? Let us study to give him honour.’ – Matthew Henry
Matthew 2:11 “And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense, and myrrh.”
Today we’re looking at a couple of things about the gifts the three men from the east presented to the Messiah. This is something I’ve always wanted to study, and with the latest Mormon publication of the Liahona, it got me moving now!
As you’ll recall, the Mormon prophet invited Mormon children to follow Jesus through the maze of a labyrinth. How that had anything to do with Jesus is still a mystery to us here at the ministry…in the meantime, we decided to get this on the site to provide the truth as a rebuttal to that horrific platitude Mr. Monson offered.
The Spiritual Significance of the Three Gifts Given to Jesus
Posted in Jesus, tagged birth of Jesus, gospel, Matthew 2:11, three wise men on 12/15/2015| 2 Comments »
‘Have we seen Christ’s star? Let us study to give him honour.’ – Matthew Henry
Matthew 2:11; “And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense, and myrrh.”
Today we’re looking at a couple of things about the gifts the three men from the east presented to the Messiah. This is something I’ve always wanted to study, and with the latest Mormon publication of the Liahona, it got me moving now!
As you’ll recall, the Mormon prophet invited Mormon children to follow Jesus through the maze of a labyrinth. How that had anything to do with Jesus is still a mystery to us here at the ministry…in the meantime, we decided to get this on the site to provide the truth as a rebuttal to that horrific platitude Mr. Monson offered.
Tip of the Day, September 20
Posted in September, Witnessing Tip of the Day, tagged angel of light, Book of Mormon, false doctrines, false gospel, God incarnate, gospel, Jesus is God, omniscience of Jesus, scriptures, Witnessing tips for Mormons on 09/20/2015| Leave a Comment »
September 20 – John 7:14-17; “Now about the midst of the feast Jesus went up into the temple, and taught. And the Jews marvelled, saying, How knoweth this man letters, having never learned? Jesus answered them, and said, My doctrine is not mine, but his that sent me. If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself.”
Lies Mormons Tell and Believe About the Bible
Posted in Mormon Dilemmas, tagged bible, Book of Mormon, false gospel, gospel, LDS Gospel Topics on 05/16/2015| 2 Comments »
Gospel Topics, ‘Bible, Inerrancy of’; “As the Bible was compiled, organized, translated, and transcribed, many errors entered the text. The existence of such errors becomes apparent when one considers the numerous and often conflicting translations of the Bible in existence today. Careful students of the Bible are often puzzled by apparent contradictions and omissions…
In addition to the Bible, Latter-day Saints reverence and study the Book of Mormon, the Doctrine and Covenants, the Pearl of Great Price, and the words of modern prophets and apostles. All these sources of eternal truth work together to establish, clarify, and testify of the plan of our Heavenly Father and to bring people unto Jesus Christ.”
Tip of the Day, March 8
Posted in Witnessing Tip of the Day, tagged Alma, angel of light, another gospel, bible, Book of Mormon, false apostle, false doctrine, false prophet, false teacher, gospel, grace, Jesus, joseph smith, lds church, lies, mormonism, Moroni, Redeemer, salvation, Savior, truth on 03/08/2015| Leave a Comment »
March 8 – Matthew 11:21-2; “Woe unto thee, Chorazin! Woe unto thee, Bethsaida! For if the mighty works, which were done in you, had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes”.
Tip of the Day, March 6
Posted in Witnessing Tip of the Day, tagged Acts of the Apostles, Alma, bible, body of Christ, Book of Mormon, Christian church, Christianity, Christians, church, false gospel, false prophecies, false prophet, families are forever, gospel, grace, Holy Spirit, Jesus, joseph smith, lds church, lies, Mormon Church, mormonism, mormons, resurrection, salvation, Savior, truth on 03/06/2015| Leave a Comment »
March 6 –The first time the followers of Jesus were called Christians is recorded in Acts 11:26b; “And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch.”
Tip of the Day, January 7
Posted in January, Witnessing Tip of the Day, tagged covenants, eternal, Everlasting, false doctrines, gospel, mormonism, polygamy an everlasting covenant, salvation on 01/07/2015| 4 Comments »
January 7 – The Everlasting Covenant is Christ Jesus our Lord. Hebrews 13:20 says; “Now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant”.
Mormon Dilemma 872 Uttermost Farthing Required
Posted in Mormon Dilemmas, tagged atonement, false doctrines of Mormonism, give last farthing, gospel, James Faust, Jesus, LDS General Conference October 2001, Luke 19:1-10, salvation, works vs. grace on 03/04/2014| 3 Comments »
General Conference, October 2001, “The Atonement Our Greatest Hope”; “The Atonement cleanses us of sin on condition of our repentance. Repentance is the condition on which mercy is extended. After all we can do to pay to the uttermost farthing and make right our wrongs, the Savior’s grace is activated in our lives through the Atonement, which purifies us and can perfect us. Christ’s Resurrection overcame death and gave us the assurance of life after death.” – James E. Faust
Paid Ministry
Posted in Christianity, tagged bishops, false doctrines of Mormonism, gospel, lay ministry, Mormon missionaries, Mormon prophets, paid clergy, paid ministry on 10/16/2013| Leave a Comment »
In our ongoing look at how the Mormon Church views Christianity we wanted to look at the way they think about Christian tithes and some of the comments Mormon leaders have made about the paid clergy, ministries and missionaries in the body of Christ. As you’ll see in the quotes listed at the end of this article, the Mormon’s disdain for anyone who proclaims the name of Christ is clearly seen in their disparaging remarks.
Mormon Dilemma 707
Posted in Mormon Dilemmas, tagged don't share scripture with non-believers, Egyptian papyri, false doctrines of Mormonism, gospel, Jesus, Moses 1:42, Pearl of Great Price, salvation, witnessing on 09/09/2013| Leave a Comment »
Don’t Share Scripture with Non-Believers
Moses 1:42; “(These words were spoken unto Moses in the mount, the name of which shall not be known among the children of men. And now they are spoken unto you. Show them not unto any except them that believe. Even so. Amen.)”
1 Corinthians 15:3; “For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures.”
July 2013 Visiting Teaching Message
Posted in Visiting Teaching, tagged gospel, Jesus Christ, LDS, Relief Society, Visiting Teaching on 08/17/2013| Leave a Comment »
(EDIT: I wanted to let our readers know I made a small change in this article. I posted the wrong month for the message. It should have been July and not August.)
Romans 1:16 – For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.
The Visiting Teaching Message for July 2013 is Teaching and Learning the Gospel. It’s so important to know the gospel of Jesus Christ and to share what you know with others. There are many false gospels, beliefs and teachings in this world that will lure you away from Jesus Christ if you let them.
Marriage: One Man and One Woman
Posted in Marriage, tagged Christian, gospel, same sex marriage, traditional marrige on 06/13/2012| 4 Comments »
Lately there seems to be a lot of acceptance of same sex marriage going around. First President Obama expressed his feelings on the issue, and most recently one of my favorite female Country singers has come out so to speak in favor of it too.
The President’s support of same sex marriage wasn’t really a huge surprise to me, nor was it the earth shattering news the media would have you believe it to be. The Country singer however was, it was because this singer has always claimed to be a Christian and has spoken of her faith many times which lead many of her fans to believe she shared their world view.
Mormon Dilemma 230
Posted in Mormon Dilemmas, tagged Abrahamic Covenant, bible, false doctrines of Mormonism, false prophecies, gospel, lying prophets, salvation, truth on 04/22/2012| 8 Comments »
Abrahamic Covenant
http://www.lds.org “Abraham made covenants with God when he received the gospel, when he was ordained a high priest, and when he entered into celestial marriage. In these covenants, God promised great blessings to Abraham and his family. These blessings, which extend to all of Abraham’s seed, are called the Abrahamic covenant.”
Mormon Dilemma 135
Posted in Mormon Dilemmas, tagged Brigham Young, false doctrines, false prophet, gospel, Jesus, Lamb of God, mormonism, redemption through His blood, salvation on 01/05/2012| Leave a Comment »
Salvation
Discourses of Brigham Young, pg. 59; “Is there a debt contracted between the Father and his children? There is. Our first parents transgressed the law that was given them in the garden; their eyes were opened. This created the debt. What is the nature of this debt? It is a divine debt. What will pay it? I ask, Is there anything short of a divine sacrifice that can pay this debt? No; there is not.”
Mormon Dilemma # 42
Posted in Mormon Dilemmas, tagged gospel, Jesus Christ, Mormon Church, sin on 08/08/2011| Leave a Comment »
Threats, intimidation and fear
I didn’t grow up in the Mormon Church but converted to the church in my early twenties, so I never had the opportunity to attend any of the youth firesides or activities as a young woman. When I came across this quote by a leader in the Young Women’s organization of the Mormon Church it broke my heart. It makes me feel such sorrow for those who were in attendance during this fireside or for those who will hear this quote in one of their classes. The quote reads as follows:
Furniture of the Temple 2
Posted in Furniture of the Temple, tagged acacia wood, Ark of the Covenant, bible, false gospel, gospel, Jesus, Jewish Temple, mormonism, table of showbread on 04/27/2011| 2 Comments »
Exodus 25:10-16; “And they shall make an ark of shittim wood: two cubits and a half shall be the length thereof, and a cubit and a half the breadth thereof, and a cubit and a half the height thereof. And thou shalt overlay it with pure gold, within and without shalt thou overlay it, and shalt make upon it a crown of gold round about. And thou shalt cast four rings of gold for it, and put them in the four corners thereof; and two rings shall be in the one side of it, and two rings in the other side of it. And thou shalt make staves of shittim wood, and overlay them with gold. And thou shalt put the staves into the rings by the sides of the ark, that the ark may be borne with them. The staves shall be in the rings of the ark: they shall not be taken from it. And thou shalt put into the ark the testimony which I shall give thee.”
Exodus 25:23-30; “Thou shalt also make a table of shittim wood: two cubits shall be the length thereof, and a cubit the breadth thereof, and a cubit and a half the height thereof. And thou shalt overlay it with pure gold, and make thereto a crown of gold round about. And thou shalt make unto it a border of an hand breadth round about, and thou shalt make a golden crown to the border thereof round about. And thou shalt make for it four rings of gold, and put the rings in the four corners that are on the four feet thereof. Over against the border shall the rings be for places of the staves to bear the table. And thou shalt make the staves of shittim wood, and overlay them with gold, that the table may be borne with them. And thou shalt make the dishes thereof, and spoons thereof, and covers thereof, and bowls thereof, to cover withal: of pure gold shalt thou make them. And thou shalt set upon the table shewbread before me alway.”
The last time we looked at the furniture of the temple we briefly read about the molten sea and the mercy seat. In no way could I ever do justice to the full explanation of either of those two things let alone the latter, so I trust it will prompt the reader to do more study! Today we’re going to be looking at two other significant items; The Ark of the Covenant and The Table of Showbread.
Furniture of the Temple 1
Posted in Furniture of the Temple, tagged Aaron, Brazen Sea, false gospel, gospel, Israelites, Jesus, Mercy Seat, Molten Sea, mormonism, propitiation for sin, sacrifice, sacrificial lamb on 04/27/2011| 1 Comment »
Furniture of the Temple 1
The verses that I’ve chosen to focus on during this word study are: John 19:30; “When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, It is finished: and he bowed his head, and gave up the ghost.” And also Gal. 2:21; “I do not frustrate the grace of God: for if righteousness come by the law, then Christ is dead in vain.”
Our Mailbag
Posted in Mailbag, tagged Book of Mormon, Christianity, gospel, Jesus, Life After Ministries, mailbag, mormonism, salvation on 04/23/2011| 4 Comments »
Our Mailbag
We receive a fair amount of e-mail from our readers so we thought we’d share some of the correspondence with everyone! As you can see some are heart-wrenching and others are sad because of the lack of knowing the Lord…
Unequally Yoked
Posted in Unequally Yoked, tagged 2 Corinthians, bible, body of Christ, Book of Mormon, false gospel, false teachers, God's love, gospel, Jesus, joseph smith, mormonism, Redeemer, salvation, shunning, unequally yoked on 04/22/2011| 5 Comments »
Unequally Yoked
God is so good to us. Just as a loving father takes his children by the hand to cross the street our Father in heaven tells us what is safe in life by providing us with His word. All He ever wants is to love us and in so doing provides the way for us to be living life the way He intended for it to be.
I’ve dealt with families and their children on the issue of being unequally yoked since 1994. It has never ceased to amaze me the lengths a parent will go to in order to keep their child from joining a cult like Mormonism. The panic and grief in their hearts are a heavy burden indeed. When I hear the pain in their voice I always wonder how God must feel. Typically we see 5-6 new families a month with the same problem and the only things that differ in their stories are their names and place of residence. For individual reasons (usually hormonal) the young Christian has decided their Mormon friend isn’t like the other 13 million Mormons in the world. I can assure the reader, nothing could be further from the truth.
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