Category: Mormonism
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Does 2 Timothy 3:1–5 Support the Great Apostasy?
Some Mormons have used 2 Timothy 3:1-5, 14-15 and 4:3-4 as a support of the Great Apostasy and a prediction that all authority would be lost soon after the deaths of the apostles (including the author of this book, the apostle Paul). These verses have been taken out of context to support this teaching. These verses say:…
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Does Amos 8:11-12 Support the Great Apostasy?
Amos 8:11-12 is often cited by Mormons to support the concept of a Great Apostasy. However, BYU professor Charles Harrell argues that this passage reflects ancient Israel’s impending spiritual famine due to wickedness and apostasy, specifically in relation to the Assyrian conquest. It warns of the loss of divine guidance rather than a universal authority…
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Does Isaiah 24:5 Support the Great Apostasy?
Isaiah 24:5 says, “The earth also is defiled under the inhabitants thereof; because they have transgressed the laws, changed the ordinance, broken the everlasting covenant.” According to some Latter-day Saints, this refers to an event called the Great Apostasy. The everlasting covenant described here is certainly a reference to the Mosaic law, which would have…
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Covenants and Repentance Emphasized by Nelson, Oaks at April 2019 General Conference
Check out a 5-part podcast series airing July 29-August 2, 2019, titled Where is My Family? Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 Next week we’ll take a closer look at Oaks’ talk. President Russell M. Nelson and Dallin H. Oaks, the first counselor in the First Presidency, emphasized covenants, repentance, and…
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Are Rome and Salt Lake City on the Same Page?
They say a photo is worth a thousand words, and certainly this photo from the Vatican is worth double that amount. With Pope Francis of the Roman Catholic Church looking on, the LDS First Presidency presented a Christus statue at the Vatican in Rome, Italy on Saturday, March 9, 2019. The occasion for the LDS…
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Mormonism and Catholicism: “Friendly in Every Respect”
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is currently hosting its public open house for those who would like to see the new Mormon temple in Rome, Italy (January 28-February 16, 2019). Leading up to the public open house event, the church provided special tours for specific groups of people like clergy and journalists.…
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Quotations from the Teachings of Thomas S. Monson
The following quotes come from the book Teachings of Thomas S. Monson, quotes from sixteenth president Thomas S. Monson, originally published in 2011 by Deseret Book. This was an employee gift by the First Presidency in 2014. To visit the site with all of the books and quotes from these, go here. Eternal life “It is…
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The Season for Safeguarding Joseph Smith’s Honor
19 December 2018 In approaching Christmas, Christians focus on Jesus Christ as we commemorate His birth. We celebrate God’s merciful Gift: “Today a Savior, who is Messiah the Lord, was born for you in the city of David” (Luke 2:11). As summarized at GotQuestions.org, “We celebrate Christmas because… Jesus is the Savior who delivers us from sin…
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Quotations from The Discourses of Wilford Woodruff
The following quotes come from the book The Discourses of Wilford Woodruff, which were citations from the fourth president of the church and edited by G. Homer Durham, originally printed by Bookcraft, Inc. in 1946. This is the second collector’s edition published in 1995 and was given by the First Presidency in 1997 to other…
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Quotations from Pathways to Perfection: Discourses of Thomas S. Monson
The following quotes come from the book Pathways to Perfection: Discourses of Thomas S. Monson (Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1973). This was an employee gift by the First Presidency in 2011. To visit the site with all of the books and quotes from these, go here. Dating “Some…
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Quotations from The Teachings of Howard W. Hunter
The following quotes come from the book The Teachings of Howard W. Hunter (Salt Lake City: Deseret Book Company, 1997). This was an employee gift by the First Presidency in 2002. To visit the site with all of the books and quotes from these, go here. Agency “Agency played an important part in the premortal world.…
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Quotations from The Teachings of Lorenzo Snow
The following quotes come from the book The Teachings of Lorenzo Snow, the fifth president of the church. This was an employee gift by the First Presidency in 2012. To visit the site with all of the books and quotes from these, go here. God “. . . the Spirit of God rested powerfully upon me…
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Quotations from The Teachings of Harold B. Lee
The following quotes come from the book The Teachings of Harold B. Lee, who was the eleventh president of the LDS Church. The original edition was 1996 by Bookcraft and was republished by Intellectual Reserve in 2015. This was an employee gift by the First Presidency in 2015. To visit the site with all of…
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Quotations from The Teachings of George Albert Smith
The following quotes come from the book The Teachings of George Albert Smith by eighth president George Albert Smith (edited by Robert and Susan McIntosh. This was an employee gift by the First Presidency in 2000. To visit the site with all of the books and quotes from these, go here. Baptism “There is no…
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Quotations from Stand Ye in Holy Places: Selected Sermons and Writings of President Harold B. Lee
The following quotes come from the book Stand Ye in Holy Places: Selected Sermons and Writings of Harold B. Lee from eleventh president Harold B. Lee that was originally published in 1975 by Deseret Book Company. This was an employee gift by the First Presidency in 1995. To visit the site with all of the…
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For what Purpose by Alvin R. Dyer
Talk given: March 18, 1961 Oslo, Norway Missionary Conference The following is a talk given by President Alvin R. Dyer at the missionary conference in Oslo, Norway, March 18, 1961. It is recommended that each missionary should read this message several times in order to get a better understanding of the purpose of the restored…
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Quotations from Jesus the Christ by James E. Talmage
The following quotes come from the book Jesus the Christ: A Study of the Messiah and His Mission According to Holy Scriptures both Ancient and Modern, authored by apostle James E. Talmage and originally published in September 1915. While there are several versions of Jesus the Christ, this is the 1981 edition. This was an…
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Quotations from Articles of Faith by James Talmage
The following quotes come from the book A Study of the Articles of Faith: Being a Consideration of the Principal Doctrines of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints authored by Apostle James E. Talmage. The book features Talmage’s commentary on the 1842 “Articles of Faith” creed penned by LDS founder Joseph Smith. While…
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Quotations from The Gospel Kingdom: Writings and Discourses of John Taylor
The following quotes come from the book The Gospel Kingdom: Writings and Discourses of John Taylor, edited by G. Homer Durham. This was an employee gift by the First Presidency in 1996. To visit the site with all of the books and quotes from these, go here. Authority “We could progress a great deal faster,…
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Quotations from Doctrines of Salvation: Sermons and Writings of Joseph Fielding Smith
The following quotes come from the book Selections from Doctrines of Salvation: Sermons and Writings of Joseph Fielding Smith, authored by tenth President Joseph Fielding Smith. It compiled the three volumes of the 3-volume series “Doctrines of Salvation.” This was an employee gift by the First Presidency in 2001 and is a unique book, never…