Category: Evangelism Strategies
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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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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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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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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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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…
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When the Doorbell Rings: Talking to Mormon Missionaries
These encounters are evangelistic opportunities and not something to be dreaded. Christians can have positive conversations that leave the young men or women with something to think about.
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Real People and Real Places: The Biblical Archaeological Approach
Summary When it comes to archaeology, there is a major difference between the support for the Bible and the Book of Mormon. Plenty of evidence shows that the Bible describes real people and real places, so most biblical events require very little faith. However, there is little to no support for anything described in the…
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Sharing the Good News with Mormons
This is the official website for Sharing the Good News with Mormons: Practical Strategies for Getting the Conversation Started, edited by Eric Johnson and Sean McDowell (Harvest House, 2018) From the Back Cover: How do you share the gospel with those who don’t think they need it? Someone you know is a Mormon—a family member, a…
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The Official Buddy the Elf and Santa Claus Page
Thanks for joining us! You probably came to this site because you had a chance to have a personal experience with Buddy and Santa out on the streets of Utah. It means so much to us! Since 2010, we have visited many places throughout Utah, including Temple Square and at the Pioneer’s Day Parade…
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Isn’t Telling a Latter-Day Saint That Mormonism Is Wrong Judgmental? (Shouldn’t We Just Leave Them Alone?)
We are often asked, “Why are you (at MRM) so judgmental?” Often cited is Matthew 7:1 and Jesus’s instruction “Judge not lest ye be judged.” First of all, please don’t take our position as being antagonistic or hateful toward any individual. We care very much about the LDS people. Indeed, if we “hated” Mormons and yet…
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Taking the Offense without Being Offensive: An Evangelism Strategy
Suppose your favorite NFL team is headed to overtime in a tie game and ends up winning the coin toss. Would you want your team to kick off or receive? It’s a no-brainer. Even the most defensive-minded fan wants his team to have the ball. After all, the team receiving the kickoff can win the…
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