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."
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.
Matthew 5; Luke 6 – Come Follow Me
The word “blessed” means “happy” “fortunate”. Jesus is teaching the way to Christian blessedness or happiness, not the happiness the world provides. It’s important to distinguish between Jesus’ prescription for happiness and the worlds definition of happiness.
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?
The Necessity of Relationship
What is more important – working to keep God’s commandments, or developing a personal relationship with God?
2 Nephi 26-30
Why would a book claiming to be scripture want to be associated with having a “familiar spirit”???? Is Jesus Christ – Eternal God???? How reliable is the Bible? Why was the word “white” changed to “pure” in referencing the righteous Lamanites???? We will answer these questions and more in this lesson.
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.
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.
Word of Wisdom – Part 2
God is not dealing with us in the physical – He is dealing with us in the spiritual. We are free from the law of religion, because we have the Holy Spirit. If we are led by the Holy Spirit, we do not need to subject ourselves to the regulations of the flesh.
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
Moroni 7-9
Why isn’t the age of eight, mentioned in the Book of Mormon as a minimum age for baptizing children? Why would Nephite Christians in AD 400 be worshipping in Jewish synagogues? How did Mormon quote the apostle Paul when they lived on opposite sides of the world?
Did Joseph Smith Write Himself into Scripture?
Did Joseph Smith write himself into Mormon scripture in order to convince people he was a prophet?
It’s apparent that these scriptural passages came through one man. And it’s the same man who is the object of those prophecies – Joseph Smith.
Doesn’t that seem self-serving and arrogant of Joseph Smith to write himself into the narrative of what is called Mormon scripture?
2 Corinthians 8-13 ~ Come Follow Me
if anyone – like missionaries come to your door with another gospel about a different kind of Jesus than what you know from the Bible – take the time to share with them the truth by correcting their false doctrines.
Sustain or Blind Faith?
In this excerpt, Henry Eyring starts with a gentle, friendly approach allowing a member to choose whether he/she will follow the brethren or not. However,
2 Peter
What does it mean to have your calling and election made sure? Does it mean – as Mormons teaches – that a person can enter exaltation as a God? Who are the false prophets spoken of in the last days?
Which Church is the True Church?
Is the LDS church the only true church? What does the Bible say about this?
Symbol of the Cross – Part 3
Contrary to what Latter-day Saint leaders have taught – the cross is far more than just the instrument of death the Romans used to kill the physical body of Jesus. It plays a significant role in the salvation of all who choose to follow Jesus.
Book of Abraham – Part 4
The Book of Abraham is perhaps the biggest reason church members are leaving Mormonism.
The reason is because there is plenty of evidence to show this LDS Scripture is fraudulent.
The True Jesus
Is there a difference between the Jesus of Mormonism and the Jesus of Biblical Christianity? Even the LDS leaders admit that the Mormon Jesus is a different Jesus than the Jesus of traditional Christianity.
Mother in Heaven – Part 1
Latter-day Saints believe the, human race lived in a premortal existence with Heavenly Parents and that all people are begotten spirit children of God.
Mother in Heaven – Part 3
All of this Mother in Heaven and Queen of Heaven talk is just another means to get people to take their eyes off the One True and Living God.
1 Corinthians 14-16 ~ Come Follow Me
Does baptism for the dead have a basis in the Bible? Was this Mormon temple rite originally established by Jesus, and taught and practiced by His apostles?
1 & 2 Thessalonians
Both Paul and Jesus prophesied that He, the Lord, would return soon – even within that generation. If that is true – why do most Christians and Mormons believe that event is yet to happen, now two thousand years later? Were Paul and Jesus mistaken or worse yet – were they purposely misleading the Thessalonians?
Baptism for the Dead – Part 1
Mormons believe that individuals who have died can hear and receive the gospel of Jesus Christ in the spirit world. And through proxy baptism performed for them in an LDS temple, they can attain eternal life in the presence of God.
Name of the Church – Part 1
it seems that it took a while for the Mormon Church to settle on an official title for its name. Did you know that it had a least three different names over an eight-year period?
Whats in a Name?
Nelson is admitting that Church leadership was wrong in allowing the Church’s choir to be known as “The Mormon Tabernacle Choir.” For allowing the words “Mormons” and “Mormonism” to appear on official LDS websites, in periodicals, and in correlated manuals.
Easter – Come Follow Me
Is there a biblical command to commemorate the day of Jesus’ resurrection?
Symbol of the Cross – Part 2
When someone puts their faith in Jesus, his death on the cross pays the penalty due for our sins. Our sins are placed on Jesus as the righteousness of Jesus is credited to us. His death on the cross paid the penalty for our sins – ALL of them!
Matthew 13; Luke 8, 13 – Come Follow Me
The point is, whether the seed takes root and produces fruit or not. This is nutrient rich “heart soil” – a heart that is willing to totally submit to God.
Romans 9-16
This is not a simple acknowledging that He is God. This is a deep personal conviction that Jesus is our Lord. It includes repenting, trusting, and submitting to Him as Lord.
Alma 23-29
How are Book of Mormon proclamations similar, to modern LDS proclamations? What group of people became conscientious objectors to the Nephite-Lamanite war? What does Alma the Younger wish he could be, that was turned into a modern LDS song?
Matthew 10-12; Mark 2; Luke 7 – Come Follow Me
Since God is love, when is there a time when His Law must be broken to show mercy to someone suffering, it is permissible.
Kinderhook Plates – Part 2
Following the discovery of the six Kinderhook plates in 1843 that supposedly had ancient writing on them, what ever became of those plates?
Apostasy of Church and Scripture
Latter-day Saints believe the Apostles were killed and there was no one with authority capable of preserving the church. Therefore, they believe Jesus failed in His promise to preserve His church and His written word.
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
Are Mormons Christian?
Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints unequivocally affirm themselves to be Christians. They worship God the Eternal Father in the name
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
Eternal Families – Part 1
If Families are essential in Heaven, as taught by the LDS, then how did Jesus become exalted as God in the Mormon “preexistence” without being married?
Jacob 5-7
Do olive trees grow in vineyards? Or, do olive trees grow in groves? Are the titles – Holy Ghost and Holy Spirit – used anachronistically in the Book of Jacob? Did the Nephites speak and write using French words? We will address each of these questions in today’s lesson.