Category: Evangelism
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Charlie Kirk: Ambassador for Christ (1993-2025)
Eyewitness Zach Metzger remembers Charlie Kirk proclaiming the Gospel with power—moments later, he was shot.
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A 3-Minute Explanation on Christianity’s Living Prophet
Note: The following was originally printed in the September/October 2023 edition of Mormonism Researched. To request a free subscription, please visit here. If only I had that proverbial nickel for every time a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints asked, “So who’s your living prophet?” The question is certainly a tongue-in-cheek reference to…
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The Counterfeit Currency Analogy: Is it Wrong to Study Mormonism
Note: The following was originally printed in the January/February 2023 edition of Mormonism Researched. To request a free subscription, please visit here. Over the years, well-meaning Christians have sincerely told me that studying the Bible alone is the best way to detect the false teachings of a false religion. They often have used the “counterfeit money analogy”…
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Oftentimes, it’s what they don’t say
For two weeks in July, Eric and I were able to visit several prominent historical sites pertaining to the Latter-day Saint movement. Traveling with us was our friend Trevor Wolfe who works with Haven Ministries in Denver, CO. Trevor has been a big help to Eric over the past few years when ministering at LDS…
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10 Reasons to Reject the God of Mormonism
Grasping the concept of the true God of the universe is crucial for every seeker after truth. This is certainly the message communicated in the Bible. If the Bible ought to be considered the Word of God–and it should–here are 10 reasons why the God of Mormonism ought to be rejected. 1. The God of…
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Conversational Pathways With Mormons
Created July 1, 2021 Starters Have you ever… What would you say… Would you mind… Explanation Probing questions Have you ever… Have you heard about Ending
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Offering Pearls to Pigs and Dogs
Originally published in the Christian Research Jouranal, volume 42, number 1 (2019). Recently I held up my sign advertising my website “FollowTheChrist.com” as five thousand Jehovah’s Witnesses (JW) drove past me. I was standing on the sidewalk by the Dee Events Center in Ogden, Utah, on the second day of the annual JW convention. Soon…
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The Allow-the-LDS-Leaders-to Say-It-Themselves Approach
Summary Sometimes one of the most powerful apologetic approaches a Christian can offer is to allow LDS leaders to speak for themselves. While a layperson Latter-day Saint may say that their view “is just their opinion,” this should not be the case when the leader is speaking at General Conference or is writing in an…
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Effectively Sharing With Someone From the Community of Christ
By Trevor Wolfe from Haven Ministries Check out an article on the overall history and doctrine of the Community of Christ by clicking here My approach to witnessing to followers belonging to the Community of Christ (CoC) is different than when I witness to Mormons, or members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day…
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Why Not Just Promote What You Believe and Not Judge Our Faith?
The following is from chapter 9 in Answering Mormons’ Questions (Kregel, 2013). To get additional help in answering LDS questions, we recommend purchasing the book. Click here to see more. Is making a judgment always wrong? If not, is it wrong to critique what Christians believe to be doctrinal error? A common proof text cited…
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I Am a Christian Who Has Never Been Mormon. Why Should I Care About Sharing My Faith With Latter-Day Saints?
“Why do you care about Mormons when you have never been one?” This might be the most common question I get asked in public by curious Latter-day Saints. They explain to me how they do not understand why I, as a Bible-believing Christian, should have any interest in dedicating my time to studying Mormonism (and…
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Who Are You To Judge? A Look at the Impossibility of Following Through on This Statement
Note: The following was originally printed in the July/August 2019 edition of Mormonism Researched. To request a free subscription, please visit here. Many people in today’s society know very little about the Bible and its teachings. However, if there is one verse everyone knows, it has to be Matthew 7:1. In this verse Jesus says, “Judge…
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10 Verses from the Standard Works Why I am Not a Mormon
“…king Mosiah had a gift from God…” (current edition); “…king Benjamin had a gift from God…” (1830 edition). This illustrates just one of many substantial changes made to the original Book of Mormon (the original was said to have been revealed and translated by the power of God, see History of the Church 1:54-55). A few additional examples of changes:…
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Anti-Mormons, Scribes, and Pharisees
Last month LDS blogger Adam Dreamer posted an article he titled, “9 Ways Anti-Mormons are like the Scribes and Pharisees.” His stated purpose for the article was to demonstrate “how closely the arguments of Christ’s critics match – in substance and style, if not specifics – the arguments of anti-Mormons today. The scribes and Pharisees…
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Examining Mormonism’s Founder: The What-Did-Joseph-Smith-Lie-About Approach
By Rob Sivulka Summary A question I am often asked while holding up my “JosephLied.com” website sign [1] is, “What did Joseph lie about?” The question is like having a fish bite on the bait. When that happens, it’s time to set the hook and reel it in! While many issues may be brought up, I…
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Combating Poor Biblical Exegesis: The Putting-Verses-Back-Into-their-Context Approach
Summary While the Bible is a part of the official canon of the LDS Church, many verses are badly mishandled by some Mormons when making their case. By understanding biblical verses in context, the Christian can provide an intelligent response to help the Mormon see that the Bible, when properly interpreted, does not support Mormonism.…
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Two Are Better Than One: The Tag Team Approach
By Fred W. Anson Summary Since it takes time and multiple quality “touches” to get a Latter-day Saint to even start reconsidering Mormonism and its teachings, a “tag” team made up of multiple believers is the best way to evangelize Mormons, as others’ gifts and encouragement can lend a helping hand when sharing the Gospel.…
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The Gospel Topics Essays: The Dynamite Approach
Summary Written by LDS scholars, the “Gospel Topics Essays” are available on the official lds.org website. These articles cover a variety of topics and attempt to confront the checkered history of Mormonism while smoothing out the rough edges. However, instead of placating many questioning Mormons, these writings tend to chafe the souls of the faithful…
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Good News for Mormon Women: The Overcoming Obstacles Approach
Summary Many obstacles can stand in the way of Mormons recognizing the truth concerning Mormonism and accepting God’s merciful gift of redemption in Christ alone. For many LDS women, those barriers are deep-set, high, and very wide. Yet as Christians learn to understand and address these obstacles, the eternal fears with which Mormon women struggle…
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Exploring Mormon Racism: The All-Are-Justified-the-Same Approach
By Joel B Groat Summary In June 1978, Spencer W. Kimball, the LDS Church’s twelfth president, lifted the church’s century-long ban on men of African descent holding the LDS priesthood. It wasn’t until 2013 that the church addressed the underlying racism inherent in that ban. Although this is not a topic to be used in…