By: Dr. John Ankerberg / Dr. John Weldon; ©2005 Even though Mormon prophets and leaders have always stressed the divine authority of the Book of Mormon, and therefore that it…
By: Marvin W. Cowan; ©2005 On April 7, 1844 Smith delivered a funeral sermon known as the King Follett Discourse in which he taught that God was once a man…
By: Marvin W. Cowan; ©2005 The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints now emphasizes the fact that they believe in Jesus Christ and they are therefore Christians. They do…
By: Marvin W. Cowan; ©2005 Joseph Smith, Mormonism’s founder said, “I have always declared God to be a distinct personage, Jesus Christ a separate and distinct personage from God the…
By: Marvin W. Cowan; ©2005 In Acts 16:30 the Philippian jailor asked Paul and Silas, “What must I do to be saved?” Their answer was clear and direct: “Believe on…
By: Marvin W. Cowan; ©2005 A booklet published by the LDS Church declares: “…Bible doctrine is Mormon doctrine and Mormon doctrine is Bible doctrine. They are one and the same.”…
By: Marvin W. Cowan; ©2005 Official Mormon documents indicate that the “New Jerusalem” was to be built in Missouri by Mormons, but would be joined by the New Jerusalem coming…
By: Marvin W. Cowan; ©2005 When Mormonism began in 1830 it was called the Church of Christ by its founder, Joseph Smith. Then in 1834 the official name was changed…
By: Marvin W. Cowan; ©2005 Devout Mormons will answer the question in our title differently than an evangelical Christian. While some think that Joseph Smith’s doctrine of God (“God Himself…
By: Marvin W. Cowan; ©2005 Many religions have predicted the future, but Mormon Presidents are also Prophets, so when they make predictions they claim their messages came directly from God.…