Author: Eric Johnson
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Top English Bibles you May Want to Consider Reading
When it comes to Bible translations, it can be a very daunting task to choose one to read because there are so many. In the article attached here, Christian scholar Rob Bowman covers 25 of his favorite Bibles and provides some ideas when choosing the right one for you!
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Why Can’t the Mormon’s Testimony Be a Valid Proof That the LDS Religion Is True?
Many Latter-day Saints insist that their personal testimony is valid even when what is believed is contrary to the Bible. In this article, taken from Bill McKeever and Eric Johnson’s book Answering Mormons’ Questions, a closer look at this topic is considered.
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The Boast of Joseph
Joseph Smith has been portrayed by LDS Church leaders as a humble man. Yet was the Mormon founder as humble as he has been made out to be? Actually, Smith said that he has done more, save Jesus only, for the salvation of men in this world” than anyone. Let’s take a closer look at…
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How Much Trust Should We Put Into a Religious Experience?
I was a high school and college instructor for many years. If I had a nickel for every time a student walked out of my class saying “I know I aced that test” only to realize a few days later this was not the case, I would be obviously a rich man. Feelings can deceive.…
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Why Do You Think Latter-Day Saints Are Not Christian?
The question “Are Mormons Christian?” is often asked. While it can be an uncomfortable conversation, this is a question that cannot be ignored.
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Is It OK for Me as a Christian To Visit an LDS Church Service?
If you pass by a Mormon chapel, you’ll see the following writing on the wall near the entrance: “Welcome Visitors.” It’s a safe bet that everyone who knows a Latter-day Saint has received an invitation to read the Book of Mormon or attend a service. If this is the case, should the Christian accept the…
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A Review of Lying for the Lord (Lynn Kenneth Packer)
Paul H. Dunn, a charismatic LDS general authority, captivated audiences with heroic tales of baseball stardom and wartime valor. Lynn Packer’s exposé reveals them as fabrications.
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New York Times 1912 Exposé of the Book of Abraham
The New York Times produced this 1912 exposé based on the three facsimiles included with the Pearl of Great Price within the Book of Abraham.
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“A Look at the Newly Discovered Joseph Smith Manuscripts”
This 1980 issue of Ensign celebrates a manuscript that was later discovered to be a fraud.
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Christian Songs Being Incorporated Into New LDS Hymnal
Note: The following was originally printed in the September/October 2024 edition of Mormonism Researched. To request a free subscription, please visit here. Published 9/26/2024 On May 30, 2024, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced the “first wave” of 13 songs to be included in its new global hymnbook. The songs are now available in…
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Joseph Smith and the Kinderhook Plates
Note: The following was originally printed in the July/August 2024 edition of Mormonism Researched. To request a free subscription, please visit here. Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are told by church leaders that Joseph Smith, Jr., the founder of their religion, had been given the ability by God to make reliable translations…
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Tracing the History of the Deseret Alphabet
In 1853, Brigham Young spearheaded the creation of the 38-character Deseret Alphabet to simplify English learning for immigrants and youth in Utah, but despite initial enthusiasm, costly printing efforts, and a brief stint in schools and the Deseret News, it floundered by 1870 due to resistance from English speakers, practical challenges, and its irrelevance to…
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Official Statement From Eric Johnson Regarding Adam’s Road
I, Eric Johnson, have distanced myself from Adam’s Road Ministry by having the foreword of my book Introducing Christianity to Mormons (Harvest House, 2022) replaced.
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Critique of Introducing Christianity to Mormons: A Response to Ryan Wimmer
Author: Introducing Christianity to Mormons (Harvest House, 2022). Note: This rebuttal was given at the Sunstone Conference on 8/3/2024 in response to a paper presented by former Mormon Ryan Wimmer. Introduction On April 2, 2024, Ryan Wimmer said he planned to critically review my book Introducing Christianity to Mormons and show “why evangelical ministries to…
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20 Resources on Mormonism Every Christian Should Own
To best understand Mormonism’s history and doctrines, there are certain materials that any Chrsitian who wants wanting to understand this religion and share his/her faith with a Latter-day Saint ought to consider owning. the following is s a list of 10 scholarly books as well as 10 books written by Christian apologists. 10 Scholarly Books…
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Mormonism and Christianity: What’s the Difference?
Christianity believes in one eternal God and salvation through grace alone, while Mormonism teaches of multiple gods and exaltation through worthiness.
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Discoveries Provide Abundant Evidence of Bible’s Reliability
The historical and archaeological evidence supporting the Bible, such as inscriptions and discoveries like the Dead Sea Scrolls, provides strong validation for its reliability, making it far more plausible than the Book of Mormon, which lacks corresponding historical evidence.
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Does James Contradict Sola Fides (Salvation by Faith Alone)? A Closer Look at James 2:14–26
To listen to a Viewpoint on Mormonism podcast on this topic that aired May 6-10, 2024, go to the following: Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 This article includes a verse-by-verse analysis of James 2:14-26. In doing this, we will compare the King James Version (the official version of The Church…
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Just What is “An Address to All Believers in Christ”?
Published in 1887 by Book of Mormon witness David Whitmer (1805-1888) just a year before he passed away, An Address to All Believers in Christ: A Witness to the Divine Authenticity of the Book of Mormon provides a look at the mindset of a man who was considered one of the “three witnesses” of the…
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GLOSARIO
Mira el indice del PRESENTANDO EL CRISTIANISMO A LOS MORMONES por Eric Johnson En este libro se utilizan diversos términos teológicos e históricos. Este glosario ofrece definiciones concisas de palabras únicas. Cuando el término es utilizado de forma diferente por cristianos y mormones, se dan ambas definiciones. Las palabras en cursiva en las definiciones se definen…