Category: Mormon Theology
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Is it possible for Christians to lose their salvation?
Those receiving God’s free gift of salvation can rest assured that they will never be left nor forsaken. There are a number of biblical passages to support this idea. Paul wrote in Romans 8:28-30, “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his…
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Does God Want People in Hell?
Does God want people in hell? By Eric Johnson
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Do Christians Believe That They Can Say a Prayer for Salvation and Then Sin Any Way they Like?
En Espanol A false stereotype some may have about Evangelical Christianity is that good works are not important. Hence, it is thought by those outside Christianity that all a person needs to do is walk down a church aisle, say a little prayer, and presto, salvation is secure and a person can now live like…
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Is It Possible To Choose Salvation After Death?
Is it possible to choose salvation after death? By Eric Johnson
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What must I do to be saved?
What must I do to be saved? By Eric Johnson In the sixteenth chapter of the Book of Acts, a story is told about Paul and Silas that proves to be very interesting. The two men had been arrested in Philippi. While they were in jail “praying and singing hymns to God,” there was a…
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Adam-God: A Doctrine God Revealed to Brigham Young
Charles Harrell is an associate professor at Brigham Young University. In his 2011 book, This Is My Doctrine: The Development of Mormon Theology, he discusses many issues not normally found in a typical LDS-authored book. One such issue is the “Adam-God Doctrine.” Dr. Harrell explains, “The Adam-God doctrine, which according to available evidence was introduced…
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How Good is Good Enough?
About a week after the April 2014 General Conference of the Mormon Church the (Provo, Utah) Daily Herald published an article by correspondent Steve Densley titled, “How Good is Good Enough?” Mr. Densley began, “The semiannual conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints came to a close last week. I watched intently…
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Only Jesus did his best
What do people mean when they say, “their best”? “I did my best to make it on time.” “I did my best to get good grades.” “I do my best to be a good person.” Normally, this functions as hyperbole or socially acceptable exaggeration. It is often feel-good language for moral failure. When pressed, people…
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What if I forget to ask for forgiveness of a certain sin?
What if I forget to ask for forgiveness of a certain sin? By Eric Johnson
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Angels: Heavenly beings or evolved humans?
Angels: Heavenly beings or evolved humans? By Bill McKeever The following was originally printed in the November-December 2013 edition of Mormonism Researched. To request a free subscription, please visit here.
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The Elijah Abel Controversy
Sweeping the past under the rug as something immaterial to the LDS Church today is a strategy that is leaving many people dissatisfied−Mormons included. In an effort to rescue their church from the charge of racism, Mormons like to bring up the earliest black Mormon priesthood-holder, Elijah Abel. What’s the story behind this man? Find…
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Ceaseless Praise That Has No End
Ceaseless praise that has no end The following was originally printed in the March-April 2009 edition of Mormonism Researched. To request a free subscription, please visit here.
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So Now It Isn’t the Caffeine?
So now it isn’t the caffeine? By Bill McKeever The following was originally printed in the Nov-Dec 2012 edition of Mormonism Researched. To request a free subscription, please visit here.
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Benson’s “14 Fundamentals” Endorsed Twice at 2010 General Conference
Benson’s “14 Fundamentals” endorsed twice at 2010 general conference By Eric Johnson The following was originally printed in the Jan-Feb 2011 edition of Mormonism Researched. To request a free subscription, please visit here.
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The Beehive House, Persecution, and Polygamy
The Beehive House, Persecution, and Polygamy By Bill McKeever The following was originally printed in the September/October 2010 edition of Mormonism Researched. To request a free subscription, please visit here.
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Is God Still Learning?
Is God still learning? By Bill McKeever The following was originally printed in the May-June 2010 edition of Mormonism Researched. To request a free subscription, please visit here.
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Thomas Monson’s Explanation of Luke 9:23-26
Thomas Monson’s explanation of Luke 9:23-26 By Sharon Lindbloom The following was originally printed in the May-June 2010 edition of Mormonism Researched. To request a free subscription, please visit here.
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No Jumping Kingdoms
The LDS doctrine of eternal progression teaches that individuals progress through three estates, with their eternal state determined by their choices during mortal life. Some LDS leaders teach is no hope for advancement after death.
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Why Christians Glory in the Cross
Why Christians glory in the cross By Bill McKeever The following was originally printed in the May-June 2005 edition of Mormonism Researched. To request a free subscription, please visit here. https://mrm.org/newsletter
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Why Not Gethsemane?
Why Not Gethsemane? By Bill McKeever Editor’s note: This article first appeared in Mormonism Researched, May-June 2005. Where Christ actually took upon Himself the sins of mankind has been a bone of contention between Mormons and Christians for decades. In their book Third Nephi 9-30: This Is My Gospel, Mormon authors Monte S. Nyman and…