Talking to Mormons is a source for anyone wanting to learn more about Mormonism and Christianity.
Danny's story
Danny use to be a Mormon High Priest, and had the responsibility to instruct and prepare young men and women for their future missions. He served a full-time Mormon mission as a young adult. At the time he truly believed that the LDS Church was the true church.
Having been an active Mormon for sixty years, Danny is fully aware of the heart and mind of those who are convinced the gospel of Joseph Smith is true. Fortunately through scripture study, prayer, and the Holy Spirit, God opened his eyes and understanding, and brought him into a loving, saving, relationship with His Son, Jesus Christ.
Danny now receive inquiries from Christians around the world who request information about the methods and teachings of these Mormon missionaries. He also talks to Mormons, who themselves are looking for answers to questions and concerns about their LDS doctrines and practices. Many Mormons would identify themselves as Christians, but don’t really understand the difference.
It is because the demand for this information is so great, Danny decided to initiate a project never before attempted in this format; entitled – Talking To Mormons.
What does the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Teach?
Origins
"It originated from an experience I had a couple of years go, when two Mormon missionaries paid a visit to my home. They came with the intention of encouraging me to return to activity in the LDS Church. As I turned their attention to the Bible for the reasons I found Mormonism to be different from the gospel of Jesus Christ, they were amazed at what they read and learned. Within the same week they returned to my home unannounced to ask me to teach them more. I was spiritually touched and overwhelmed by the honesty and humility they showed in their sincere desire to know truth. It made me realize that these respectful and open conversations between Christians and Mormons are quite possible."
Acts 10-15 – Come Follow Me
Does the Bible prove there are anachronisms in the Book of Mormon?
Acts 10 is another landmark chapter that brings in a very important part of Christian history – especially for the non-Jewish pagan Gentiles – the reception of the Good News.
Pre-mortality?
This talk raises numerous issues of concern. No where in the Bible or Book of Mormon is premortal life taught. No human had seen the Father because no one else pre-existed.
Children of Same-Sex Marriages
The Mormon Church is creating a special category for the children of gay parents. It appears to many that this restrictive policy is very un-Christ-like. How would Jesus have handled this situation?
Alma 30-31
What was the Raneumptom? What has a more powerful effect on people – the sword or the word? Is God a spirit forever? How many anti-Christs are there in the Book of Mormon? Does the devil have children? Did the Nephites truly practice freedom of religion?
Matthew 26; Mark 14; Luke 22; John 18 – Come Follow Me
Did the Atonement really take place in the Garden of Gethsemane – as it’s taught in Mormonism?
Mormons, now non-Mormons
In a recent General Conference, President Nelson said, speaking of Jesus, “When we omit His name from His Church, we are inadvertently removing Him as
Testing the Book of Mormon – Part 1
How would you define faith? Latter-day Saints often use Hebrews 11:1 “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not
Is Jesus Your Friend?
We fail to have a personal relationship with Jesus when we use titles instead of His name.
Matthew 8-9; Mark 2-5 – Come Follow Me
Welcome to the Come Follow Me – podcast From the Come Follow Me manual for Sunday School, Families, and Individuals – this review covers the
3 Nephi 1-7
What does Jesus mean when He calls Himself both the Father and the Son? Did the Book of Mormon have one calendar system or three calendar systems? Is it realistic that dark skinned Lamanites turned white almost immediately? Why does the Book of Mormon use anachronistic terms like “horses” and “chariots?”
Acts 1-5 – Come Follow Me
When were the “times of restitution of all things” accomplished? Was it fulfilled in Joseph Smith’s day or Jesus Christ’s?
Who was Melchizedek? – Hebrews 7-8 ~ Come Follow Me Podcast
Who was Melchizedek? Was he a priesthood to be handed down and transferred to other men? How was Melchizedek (King of Salem) a representation of the coming Messiah? We are about to find our answers.
Mormon 7-9
Moroni has, to finish his father’s record, since Mormon has died. Moroni teaches that God is unchangeable and is the same yesterday, today, and forever – but Joseph Smith strongly disagrees. Who will judge us at the last day? Will it be a hierarchy of judges, or only Jesus Christ? What happens to those who criticize the Book of Mormon?
Prediction of the Book of Mormon – Part 2
The LDS teach that these verses are speaking of two sticks which are the Bible or the stick of Judah, and the Book of Mormon or the stick of Joseph. They believe these two records have now been joined together, constituting a complete fulfillment of a great prophecy spoken of in 2 Nephi 3:12.
Which Church is the True Church?
Is the LDS church the only true church? What does the Bible say about this?
Who was Zelph?
The story of Zelph – even though it’s outside the narrative of the Book of Mormon – comes from a tendency of Joseph Smith to make up revelation on the fly to suit his purposes and to bolster faith in his followers.
Matthew 4; Luke 4-5 – Come Follow Me
This review from the LDS, Come Follow Me manuals for Sunday School, Families, and Individuals covers the lesson plan for Matthew 4, and Luke 4 and 5.
Matthew 6-7 – Come Follow Me
It’s difficult to keep our good deed a complete secret. Our pride seeks some acknowledgement. All recognition and praise should go to God.
Book of Abraham – Part 3
The original claim that the Book of Abraham had been translated from ancient egyptian papyri scrolls has been proven false when it was clearly shown
Mormon Temples
Mormon temple activity is not ancient. Mormons are free to enjoy the
benefits of their temple activity, but these ‘temples’ are not a restoration.
Atonement – Part 4
It should disturb us when religious leaders, who call themselves prophets and apostles, distract our attention from Christ’s suffering atonement on the cross – causing people to focus on things that are not right or true.
The Law of Tithing – Part 3
LDS members are required to put their trust in the Church leaders and their decision not to disclose the Church’s finances.
Temples
Today, there are over 150 operating LDS temples in countries around the world. Why do Momons build temples.
Come Follow Me – Introduction
Purpose My intention in creating this podcast is to review these New Testament lessons – trying to maintain the same schedule as outlined in the
Easter – Come Follow Me
Is there a biblical command to commemorate the day of Jesus’ resurrection?
Prediction of the Book of Mormon – Part 1
LDS teach that Isaiah 29:1-4 is predicting the coming of the Book of Mormon, which was translated from plates hidden in the ground by Moroni – coming as it did “out of the ground” to “whisper out of the dust” to people of our day.
Who is the Living Prophet?
Latter-Day Saints believe they need a spokesman on earth as the voice of the Lord who is directing the affairs of the church. Instead of the holy Spirit.
Alma 5-7
Does the Book of Mormon promote an impossible gospel? Is there a clear distinction between salvation by works and salvation by grace? Did God create both good and evil? What was the language of the Nephites? Was Jesus born in Jerusalem or Bethlehem? How did Mary become pregnant?
Ether 1-5
Who is Mahonri Moriancumer? What does the made-up word “deseret” mean? How is it possible that there was transparent glass in 2200 BC, when transparent glass had not been invented for thousands of years later? Did the Lord make it clear to the brother of Jared that He was both the Father and the Son?
Testing the Book of Mormon – Part 4
The Book of Mormon had three “witnesses” who signed their names claiming to have heard the voice of God, seen an angel and even seen the Gold Plates.
And before their deaths, all three of them – Oliver Cowdery, David Whitmer, and Martin Harris renounced Mormonism and were condemned as reprobates by the Mormon Church.
Mosiah 18-24
When was the word “Mormon” first used in the Book of Mormon text? When was the first baptism mentioned in the Book of Mormon? How is Alma’s baptism and Joseph Smith’s baptism in some ways similar? Why does the name “Mormon” offend God today? Does the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have a paid ministry? The answer to these questions and more in this episode.
Tithing – Part 1
Tithing is Essential for LDS membership.
Those who don’t pay tithing are not worthy.
Word of Wisdom Part 1
During early LDS meetings the men would spit nasty tobacco juices on the floor. After words, Joseph’s wife Emma had to clean the dirty floor boards. She was so disgusted that she asked her husband to do something about it. Her complaints led the Prophet to ask God whether tobacco use was appropriate for Latter-day Saints. And the Lord’s response came in the form of a revelation that covered far more than just tobacco. It also restricted the consumption of wine, liquor, meat, and hot drinks.
Mormons, now non-Mormons
These issues don’t amount to all that much. The point is – Jesus is enough! Our personal relationship with Jesus is much more important than controlling, man-made religion.
Sabbath Established
Mormons believe that Sabbath-day observance was established during the days of Adam and Eve. I noticed the increased emphasis church leaders are putting on Sabbath
Matthew 16-17; Mark 9; Luke 9 – Come Follow Me
By way of introduction into Matthew 16, the Pharisees and Sadducees, traditionally bitter enemies of each other, now joined forces together against the Savior. An
Hebrews 1-6 ~ Come Follow Me
If the scriptures teach that God spoke through His prophets in the past and has now spoken to us in these last days through His Son – Why do religious sects like Mormonism claim the need to have living prophets?
1 Corinthians 1-7 ~ Come Follow Me
Are there qualifications on scripture for who is to be called and apostle of the Lord and who is not to be? So far,
The First Vision
Either the vision of a 14 year old boy was a real physical event or he simply dreamed of having an experience while praying in the woods – an invention of a highly imaginative mind or a demonic deception.
Romans 7-8 – Come Follow Me
Romans 7:4 “Wherefore, my brethren, ye also are become dead to the law by the body of Christ; that ye should be married to another,