Mormonism
Is Mormonism Christian?
Does The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Believe and Teach Historic Christian Doctrine? This chart compares what Mormonism teaches with what Biblical Christianity teaches. Original Mormon sources are included to authenticate their historic doctrines.
Deception by Design:
An Introduction to Mormonism
The presence of the Mormon Church in the world today demands a clear evangelical witness to the historic teachings of the Christian Church. If, as they claim, the church became apostate after the death of the twelve apostles of the New Testament and the true gospel has been restored through Joseph Smith to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, then mankind needs to heed their doctrine.
But, if they are, as one authority describes them, one of the most “… unorthodox theological systems that [was] introduced in the New York hinterland between 1800 and 1850,” then we need to confront them with the true gospel of the Bible.
Exhibiting the Prophet of Mormonism
“Mormonism … must stand or fall on the story of Joseph Smith. He was either a Prophet of God, divinely called, properly appointed and commissioned, or he is one of the biggest frauds this world has ever seen. There is no middle ground. If Joseph was a deceiver, who willingly attempted to mislead the people, then he should be exposed: his claims should be refuted, and his doctrines shown to be false.”
Joseph Fielding Smith
Doctrines of Salvation
Volume 1, page 188
Exploring the Past of Mormons
“No man knows my history. I cannot tell it; I shall never undertake it. I don’t blame anyone for not believing my history if I had not experienced what I have, I could not believe it myself.”
Joseph Smith
From a funeral sermon delivered at Nauvoo on April 7, 1844
Examining the Philosophy of Mormons
“Of all the unorthodox theological systems that were introduced in the New York hinterland between 1800 and 1850, the only one that has become an important American religions is The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.”
Jan Shipps
Journal of Mormon History
Volume 1, page 3
Explaining the Publications of Mormonism
Book of Mormon
Doctrine and Covenants
Pearl of Great Price
Journal of Discourses
Other LDS Publications
Enunciating the Practices in Mormon Temples
An examination of the various LDS Temple ceremonies: The Endowments, Celestial Marriage and Baptism for the Dead.
Exemplifying the Persuasions of Mormonism
More than 200 different groups have splintered off from the original church that was founded in 1830 by Joseph Smith. Most soon died out, some merged with other splinters and a few still exist, most notable is the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (now known as the Community of Christ). This is their Temple in Independence, Missouri.
Exposing the Problems of Mormonism
“Yet of all churches in the world only this one has not found it necessary to readjust any part of its doctrine in the last hundred years.”
Hugh Nibley
No Ma’am That’s Not History (page 46)
FACT CHECK: FALSE!
Establishing the Presentation to Mormons
“If after a rigid examination, it be found an imposition, it should be extensively published to the world as such: the evidences and arguments on which the imposture was detected should be clearly and logically stated that those who continue to publish the delusion may be exposed and silenced by evidences adduced from Scripture and reason.”
Apostle Orson Pratt
Divine Authority of the Book of Mormon
Pamphlet printed in 1850-1851
Evaluating the Publicity about Mormonism
Herein is a splendid potpourri of published accounts of all things Mormon — some historical and some contemporary. Expect to find out things about Mormonism that the modern LDS Church tries to keep hidden from view. Things about their past history, their scriptures, polygamy, the Danites and Blood Atonement, Temple ordinances, to name a few. Discover things they claim to no longer believe, yet their Mormon scriptures still affirm to be true!
Resources on Mormonism
Various Authors
Great research links to online books as well as other resources which are sometimes had to find.
Designed for serious students of Mormonism!
Mormonism Bibliography
Various Authors
This page is continually being updated and expanded. Literally hundreds of books have been published—both pro and con—on The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Designed for the serious researcher!
Definitions of Terms Used by Mormons
Eric Johnson’s A Simple Introduction to Terms Used by Latter-day Saints. Concise definitions of LDS terminology (using Standard Works, words from General Authorities, and official church manuals) will help you understand Mormonism.
Mormonism Crash Course
Eric Johnson presents a series of articles describing the essential doctrinal teachings of Mormonism. Each article is supported by instructive citations from prominent church leaders, the Standard Works, and various church publications.
Today's Visits: 2