Category: lds theology
Why does my LDS neighbor think they’re Christian?
Many Latter-day Saints call themselves Christians—not because of what they believe, but because of what they do.
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What Should Christians Think About Moroni?
Explore Moroni’s role in LDS theology and contrast it with the finality of God's revelation in Jesus Christ, as affirmed in Hebrews 1 and Galatians 1.
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Are the god of Mormonism and the God of the Bible the same?
The LDS view of God contrasts with Scripture’s portrayal of a holy, unique, and eternal Creator. Here's why understanding the God of the Bible as He reveals Himself is so foundational for truth and life.
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What do Latter-day Saints Think about Christians?
How do Latter-day Saints view biblical Christians? From perceived sameness to quiet fear, this post unpacks four common perspectives—and how love and kindness can break down walls and open doors for Gospel conversations.
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What do the LDS Church and Plato have in Common?
Discover how the LDS Church's troubled history and doctrine are reconciled with Plato's "noble lie" concept, and how born-again Christians can respectfully address these issues with their LDS friends using biblical truth.
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What is the Word of Wisdom?
What should Christians know about the Word of Wisdom? And how should you talk with LDS friends about it?
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The Loving Family of an Unlikely Convert
Moses’ humble approach inspires his father-in-law Jethro's astonishing conversion to faith in Yahweh, showing the power of mutual respect and praise in sharing the gospel.
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Is The Church Incomplete Without Prophets And Apostles?
Discover the role of prophets and apostles in the modern church and how their teachings still guide us today. Learn why Jesus is the ultimate living prophet and apostle.
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Do You Feel Worthy?
Learn about the difference between worthiness in LDS Church and New Testament teachings. One is a requirement for salvation, the other a consequence.
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The Question of Emma Smith
Emma Smith, Joseph Smith's first wife, left the LDS Church and founded the RLDS Church. Born-again Christians can help LDS friends discover God's truth by asking respectful, genuine questions about Emma's departure.
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The Second Chance Theory: A Biblical Response
Christians should look to the Bible for authority, not living prophets. Paul charged Timothy to preach the Word, not expect modern revelation. This article explains why the Bible is the ultimate source of authority.
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The Letter that Polarized The LDS World
The CES Letter is a household name in the LDS world. What is it? And should you use it in LDS evangelism?
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Power Of A Question
Discover the profound impact of simple questions for evangelism to Latter-day Saints.
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The LDS Gospel Lacks Assurance
The traditional LDS teaching on salvation and forgiveness differs dramatically from the biblical gospel. Discover the assurance of pardon offered by Jesus.
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Should I Pray About the Book of Mormon?
Latter-day Saints often encourage their friends to pray for wisdom to know if the Mormon scriptures are true. Does praying give ground or show sincerity? Is it ever wrong to pray?
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Are Mormons Christians?
Over the last few decades, the LDS Church has encouraged its members to refer to themselves as Christians. In this article, we’ll examine the LDS Church’s rationale for calling itself Christian and then compare it to the Bible’s definition of Christianity.
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Does God Talk to Me?
Personal, direct revelation is a central pillar of practical LDS theology, and any born-again Christian who wants to share the gospel with a Latter-day Saint must begin with the Mormon concept of revelation.
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Abraham: the Man of Faith
Abraham is a man of great stature in the LDS Church. But does the biblical data align with Latter-day Saint teachings?
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Has the Aaronic Priesthood been Restored?
Joseph Smith claimed he received the Aaronic priesthood. While the Aaronic priesthood is a biblical concept, do the claims of the LDS church align with the biblical teaching?
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The Second Chance Theory: A Biblical Response
Latter-day Saints boldly proclaim that everyone will get a “second chance” at the resurrection. Born-again Christians must be ready to give an answer. Let’s example a biblical response together.
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What is LDS Salvation?
Born-again Christians and LDS can often become frustrated when talking about salvation. What is it exactly? And how do you get it?
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I Have More to Boast
In 1844, Joseph Smith Jr. proclaimed, “I have more to boast of than ever any man had.” Some 2000 years earlier, the humble Son of God laid down his life so we might live by his acts of righteousness and not our own.
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Adam and the LDS Church
Adam is a crucial figure in LDS theology. Both Joseph Smith and Brigham Young taught controversial and foundational doctrines about Adam. Many of those claimed revelations have since been rejected by the LDS Church and modern prophets. What does this doctrine teach us about the LDS Church, prophesy, and the Bible?
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Does the Bible Predict the Great Apostasy?
The Great Apostasy, the Latter-day Saint teaching that the church lost the gospel for over 15 centuries, is the central historical claim of the LDS Church. Is this teaching biblical? Does the prophet Amos predict the Great Apostasy?
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The Best Thing about Mormonism
Have you ever wondered why there are so many Christian denominations? Are Christians hopelessly divided, or does an underlying unity undergird much of the diversity that we see?
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