Mormon Scripture – Doctrine and Covenants/Part 2
By: Marvin W. Cowan; ©2000 “Revelation, therefore, is an essential part of the true church, constant, current revelation” So says the Mormon church. But how much current revelation has there been in the church’s history? How about in the last 100 years? Marvin Cowan answers these questions in this article. Previous Article Our last article…
Mormon Scripture – Doctrine and Covenants/Part 1
By: Marvin W. Cowan; ©2000 Marvin Cowan continues his examination of the various texts Mormons claim as “scripture.” How does their Doctrine and Covenants measure up to their own definition of what Scripture should be? Does it confirm their own teachings? Previous Article Joseph Fielding Smith, the tenth Mormon Prophet, declared, “In my judgment there…
Mormon Scripture – The Book of Mormon/Part 1
By: Marvin W. Cowan; ©2000 The Mormons claim that they revere both the Bible and The Book of Mormon. In his last article, Marvin Cowan pointed out how the Latter Day Saints really view the Bible, now in this article he begins to look at the their view of The Book of Mormon. What he…
Mormon Scripture and the Bible
By: Marvin W. Cowan; ©2000 Latter Day Saints, also known as Mormons, claim that they believe the Bible, just like other Christians. But do they? Marvin Cowan examines the evidence that puts this claim in serious doubt—in fact, he says that this claim contradicts what church leaders have said. Previous Article Jesus Christ and His…
Prophets and Prophecy in Mormonism/Part 4
By: Marvin W. Cowan; ©2000 Few Mormons can come up with any prophecies that their leaders have made, even though prophecy is an important doctrine in the LDS church. In this article, Marvin Cowan looks at one “prophecy”, and examines the historical context and the alleged fulfillment. Previous Article We are spending a little more…
Prophets and Prophecy in Mormonism/Part 2
By: Marvin W. Cowan; ©2000 In this article Marvin Cowan explores the prophecy by Joseph Smith, in which he stated that Christ would return when he was 85 years old. Obviously it didn’t happen. How does the LDS explain that? Previous Article Mormon scripture in Doctrine & Covenants 115:4 declares, “For thus shall my church…
Prophets and Prophecy in Mormonism/Part 1
By: Marvin W. Cowan; ©2000 Mormons claim that having “prophets” is a sign that they are the “true church.” But what are the biblical qualifications for a prophet? Do the Mormon prophets fit? Is their claim valid? Marvin Cowan explains. Previous Article Latter Day Saints’ (LDS) Apostle Bruce McConkie wrote, “Apostles and prophets are the…
Mormon Scripture – The Book of Mormon/Part 3
By: Marvin W. Cowan; ©2000 Continuing with his analysis of The Book of Mormon, this week Marvin Cowan addresses the “prophecy” in Ezekiel 37 which many Mormons believe speaks of The Book of Mormon. Previous Article Mormon Scripture – The Book of Mormon Contents Mormon Apostle, Bruce R. McConkie wrote that “Almost all the doctrines…
Mormon Scripture – The Book of Mormon/Part 2
By: Marvin W. Cowan; ©2000 According to Joseph Smith, “The Book of Mormon [is] the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion.” But the Book of Mormon has had over 4,000 changes, and does not support many major Mormon doctrines! What is the truth? Previous Article Mormon Scripture –…
Prophets and Prophecy in Mormonism/Part 3
By: Marvin W. Cowan; ©2000 The Bible gives a clear definition of a false prophet: one whose prophecies do not come to pass. Do the Mormon prophets fit this definition? How do Mormon officials explain the lack of fulfillment for some prophecies? Marvin Cowan deals with these questions. Previous Article LDS Apostle, Bruce R. McConkie…
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