Mormonism Research Ministry

  • Sally Chase and Joseph Smith

    Sally Chase and Joseph Smith

    Sally Chase was a young woman living near the Smith family in New York, who served as a village “glass-looker” or seer using a green glass stone.

  • Q&A: Joseph Smith’s “Sermon in the Grove”

    Q&A: Joseph Smith’s “Sermon in the Grove”

    Printed in History of the Church, Vol. 6, p. 473-479. Meeting in the Grove, east of the Temple, June 16, 1844. President Joseph Smith read the 3rd chapter of Revelation, and took for his text 1st chapter, 6th verse—"And hath made us kings and priests unto God and His Father: to Him be glory and…

  • The Mystery of Christ: Paul’s Timeline vs. Book of Mormon Prophets

    The Mystery of Christ: Paul’s Timeline vs. Book of Mormon Prophets

    Summary The Apostle Paul declared in Ephesians 3:3-9 that the “mystery of Christ” was hidden from all past generations until revealed to the apostles after Christ’s resurrection. Book of Mormon prophets living 600+ years before Christ explicitly preach this mystery with New Testament clarity. This contradicts the Bible and undermines the Book of Mormon’s claim…

  • Mormonism and John 5:19

    Mormonism and John 5:19

    Latter-day Saints use John 5:19 in a variety of ways. In this article Aaron surveys the different LDS interpretations, and offers a historic Christian understanding.

  • Can We Still Use the Term “Mormon”?

    Can We Still Use the Term “Mormon”?

    Are we morally obligated to abandon terminology we have used for nearly two centuries? In this article we suggest that Christians may, with prudence and wisdom, continue using the term “Mormon” in good conscience.

  • A Guide to the Modern Translations Recommended by the LDS Church

    A Guide to the Modern Translations Recommended by the LDS Church

    In Decmeber 2019, the LDS Church declared that it would be profitable for its members to read modern translations of the Bible. Which versions? And what are the differences? Let’s talk a look at the possibilities of reading an easier-to-understand version of the Bible and help you see some of the strengths and weaknesses.

  • Should a Christian Date a Mormon?

    Should a Christian Date a Mormon?

    The Christian and LDS faiths are fundamentally incompatible. Unequally yoked relationships lead to spiritual and relational turmoil.

Was Joseph Smith a Money Digger? Part 2 – Viewpoint on Mormonism

In a repeat broadcast, MRM’s Bill McKeever and Eric Johnson discuss the historicity of LDS Church founder Joseph Smith’s money-digging ways. What you may find out could surprise you.
  1. Was Joseph Smith a Money Digger? Part 2
  2. Was Joseph Smith a Money Digger? Part 1
  3. Temple Square Changes Part 5
  4. Temple Square Changes Part 4
  5. Temple Square Changes Part 3

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