Mormon Scripture – The Articles of Faith/Part 22
By: Marvin W. Cowan; ©2003 The ninth Article of Faith states that Mormons believe in revelation outside of the Bible and their other scriptures for divine guidance. But they limit the source of such revelation to the President of their Church, whom they believe is a prophet. But what happens when these prophets give contradictory…
Mormon Scripture – The Articles of Faith/Part 21
By: Marvin W. Cowan; ©2003 The 9th Article of Faith declares that God “will yet reveal many great and important things….” But who is “qualified” to receive these prophecies? What happens when you have “prophets” who do not prophesy? Why happens when your prophets prophesy—but the prophecies don’t come to fulfillment? These are some of…
Mormon Scripture – The Articles of Faith/Part 20
By: Marvin W. Cowan; ©2003 Marvin Cowan explains that the revision of some of Mormonism’s primary documents presents a problem. Since the ninth Article of Faith says Mormons believe “all that God has revealed,” should they believe it as it was first revealed or the way it was “revised”? Previous Article The ninth Article of…
Mormon Scripture – The Articles of Faith/Part 19
By: Marvin W. Cowan; ©2003 Mormons claim the Book of Mormon is “Another Testament of Jesus Christ,” but is that a valid claim? What is a “testament”? Mormons further claim the Book of Mormon is a “second witness” for Christ. But it can’t be that either. Marvin Cowan explains. Previous Article Our last discussion of…
Mormon Scripture – The Articles of Faith/Part 18
By: Marvin W. Cowan; ©2003 Is the Book of Mormon actually superior to the Bible? Marvin Cowan gives seven lines of evidence that show the Book of Mormon does not live up to the claim by Joseph Smith that it is “the most correct of any book on earth….” Previous Article The “Introduction” in the…
Mormon Scripture – The Articles of Faith/Part 17
By: Marvin W. Cowan; ©2003 Why do Mormons use the King James Version of the Bible instead of Joseph Smith’s translation? Why is the Bible only accepted “as far as it is translated correctly”? Who decides what’s right and what’s not? These are some of the questions that plague modern day LDS members. Marvin Cowan…
Mormon Scripture – The Articles of Faith/Part 16
By: Marvin W. Cowan; ©2003 Is there a lack of clarity in the Bible, as Mormons claim? Are Christians sharply divided on the issue of salvation? Marvin Cowan examines these issues. Previous Article The eighth LDS Article of Faith declares, “We believe the Bible to be the word of God as far as it is…
Do We Really Know God?
By: Nancy Missler; ©2003 Can we really know God intimately? Nancy Missler says yes, and she explains why it is important for us to have that type of relationship with Him. First, we must ask ourselves is it even possible to intimately know the God of the universe? Can we truly fellowship with Him moment…
Warnings for the Dark Night of the Soul
By: Nancy Missler; ©2003 Three areas we need to watch out for when we are going through difficult times are demonic lies, false visions and false prophecies, and the feeling of wanting to quit or give up. Nancy Missler shows us how to avoid these traps. Warnings and Deceptions As in the dark night of…
Sweet Aroma of Love
By: Nancy Missler; ©2003 What is it that causes a “sweet aroma” to rise from us to God? Nancy Missler explains. When sin and self no longer form a barrier preventing our approach to God, then a sweet aroma will come up before Him. We will have been wholly burnt and, thus, His Life can…
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