Category: Witnessing Tools
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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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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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10 D&C References to Use with Latter-day Saints
There are many Doctrine and Covenants passages I like to use when I am witnessing to Mormons. Here are the 10 of the most common passages I cite regularly. After referencing the verse(s), I will, in about 100 words, explain how each can be used. Verses are cited in their order as found in the Doctrine and Covenants. The…
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10 Book of Mormon Passages to Use with Latter-day Saints
There are many Book of Mormon passages I like to use when I am witnessing to Mormons. Here are the 10 of the most common passages I cite regularly. After referencing the verse(s), I will, in about 100 words, explain how each can be used. Verses are cited in the order they are listed in the Book of Mormon. In…
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10 Bible Verses to Use with Latter-day Saints
There are many verses I like to use when I am witnessing to Mormons. Here are the 10 of the most common verses I cite regularly. I will provide the KJV rendering of the verse and, in about 100 words, explain how each can be used. Isaiah chapters 40-48 speak clearly about the nature of God. According to…
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Recognizing Logical Fallacies When Speaking With Latter-Day Saints
When discussing with those who have different views, it is important to utilize sound reasoning skills. Sometimes, though, people resort to unfair tactics, which we call logical fallacies. These are errors in thinking that do not lead to the proper conclusion. Listed below are several common fallacies we encounter in our ministry (and which can be…
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10 Reasons Why a Person Ought To Consider Becoming a Christian
Are there good reasons for a person to consider becoming a Christian? We think there are!
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10 Reasons to Support the Story of the Resurrection
10 Reasons why the Resurrection is true1. The empty tomb.2. The transformed lives of the disciples.3. The testimonies given in the Gospel accounts.
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10 Reasons Why God Exists
10 Reasons Why God ExistsNote: By themselves, these arguments don’t prove God. In fact, nothing can “prove” God in an empirical sense. However, when we put everything together, the idea that there is a God seems more logical and sensible than the idea that no God exists. As one book puts it, “I Don’t Have…
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10 Reasons Why It Makes Sense To Trust the Bible
10 reasons why we can trust the Bible1. Archaeology supports many of the people, places, and events from biblical sources.2. History supports many of the people and events from biblical sources.
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10 Reasons Why Joseph Smith Should Not Be Considered a True Prophet of God
10 reasons why Joseph Smith should not be considered a true prophet of God1. He was not considered to be trustworthy by the people of his day.2. He taught in a version of God different from the Bible.3. He produced prophecies that didn’t come to pass.
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The Miracle of Forgiveness Witnessing Guide
The MRM website on The Miracle of Forgiveness will give a good overview of this book. Use the witnessing guide included as an attachment in this article to help you reference some of the most important quotes found in Spencer W. Kimball’s The Miracle of Forgiveness. In addition, you can listen to a a series on The Miracle…
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80+ Verses to Use in Apologetic Encounters
Have you ever tried to memorize scripture but it was just too hard to remember all the words in a verse? Or have you ever been in a witnessing situation and wanted to use a particular verse–it’s at the tip of your tongue–but you forgot where it was located? (“It’s in the Bible…somewhere.”) Consider learning…
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Conversation Starters
This is 5-part series was played on Viewpoint on Mormonism in 2011. Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5
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There Are Two Fathers in Heaven. Which One Is Yours?
Everyone has a heavenly father. Which one do you have? There are two. One tells you who are here to be tested, the other tells you who are here to love and be loved. One encourages you to eat of the forbidden fruit, the other encourages you to wait and trust. One is the “god…
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Latter-Day Saints: Would You Be Willing To Take the Romans Challenge?
Everyone has presuppositions. There are many ways we have been influenced, including our culture and the people in our surroundings. Even our religious faith might be something we garnered from our community. Since it is not possible that all paths lead to God, we would like to challenge you to read the book of Romans…
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Common Bible Prooftexts Used by Latter-day Saints Index
Sometimes Mormons will use a Bible verse or passage to support their religious view. Here is a place for you to look and see answers that help you.
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The Mormon View of Salvation: A Gospel that is Truly Impossible (Witnessing with Six Verses)
The following article was printed in the Christian Research Journal, Vol. 34, No. 04, 2011, 6-7A doorstep encounter with missionaries from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon) may allow only a brief moment to hopefully make a lasting impression, so we must weigh our words carefully. Too many Christians make the mistake…
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Free Downloadable Tracts
The following are PDF files and can be opened using Adobe Acrobat. When printing make sure that “None” is selected under “Page Scaling”.