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 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.
Plan of Happiness
The Bible contains the gospel of Jesus Christ. There is no need for modern prophets; especially those who would add new laws, doctrines, ordinances and theology. Hebrews 12: 2 tells us: “Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of God.” Jesus also said: “It is finished”.
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?
Religion vs Relationship
What does it mean to have a relationship with Christ? Can these two mesh? Are they supposed to be together or are they supposed to be separate? A lot of questions that we’re dealing with today.
1 Peter
What does it mean to be foreordained? What does it mean to be part of a royal priesthood, or a peculiar people?
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?
????Philippians
Are we to work for our salvation❓ Or, are we to work out our salvation❓ What is the difference? Paul will explain that salvation comes by putting our faith in the Jesus Christ – who did the work for us.
Jesus & Satan
The Latter-Day Saints believe that Jesus is our Elder – spirit brother.
The LDS believe that Jehovah created all things. But, Heavenly Father created Jesus, Satan, and all of us.
Ephesians 1 – Part 1 ➡️Predestination⬅️
When Paul writes in his letter to the Ephesians about predestination, what is he talking about? Who is he referring to? This teaching has been greatly misinterpreted by both Mormons and Calvinists. Let’s closely examine who Paul is describing in the beginning chapter of this amazing epistle.
Stay in the Boat – Part 1
Many faithful Mormons are having concerns about the Church’s doctrines, policies, and history. What do you think the LDS leadership’s attitude are toward those doubting members?
Why I Left Mormonism – Part 1
I had returned from an LDS mission, got married in the temple, was very active in the Church, when I began to feel that something was missing in my spiritual walk. That something, I recognized was a greater relationship with my Savior. I decided one day to read the New Testament but this time with fresh eyes.
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.
Matthew 1; Luke 1 – Come Follow Me
The Gospel According to Matthew starts out by giving us the genealogy of Jesus Christ in chapter 1:1-18. It is a genealogy of the legal
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.
Is Jesus Your Friend?
We fail to have a personal relationship with Jesus when we use titles instead of His name.
Mosiah 7-10
Were Book of Mormon temples used primarily for assemblies rather than for sacred ordinance work? Were grammatical errors present in the 1830 edition of the Book of Mormon? Did a resurrected God with a physical body come down to earth to take on flesh as a man? How important were the Urim and Thummin in translating the Book of Mormon? Were plants and crops mentioned in the Book of Mormon present in the pre-Columbian era? We will attempt to answer all of these questions in today’s podcast.
False Prophecies of Joseph Smith – Temple in Independence, MO.
There are many documented prophecies given by the prophet Joseph Smith that were never fulfilled.
Alma 53-63
What was the greatest fighting force in Nephite history? What role did their mother’s play in preparing them to be soldiers? Are the native inhabitants of Polynesia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands descendants of Nephite peoples?
I Never Knew You – Part 2
Works based, Performance based religions emphasize man’s efforts for salvation. But Jesus says to believe on him that he has done the work for us.
How Can We Know the Truth
Our thoughts, our feelings, and our desires, are very important. But we should not place sole reliance on subjective means to determine what is true.
Jesus teaches us that to determine truth we must ABIDE in HIS WORD.
The Bible frequently tells us to study diligently and meditate on God’s word. People go into error, not because they lack an emotional experience, but because they lack knowledge of the Scriptures.
Mormonism vs. Book of Mormon
It all boils down to whether or, not the Book of Mormon really is – “The most correct book on earth.” If it is, then current Mormonism disagrees with its essential teachings.
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.
1 Nephi 11-15
Joseph Smith said: “the Book of Mormon was the most correct of any book on earth.” Yet, we are going to learn about some significant doctrinal changes that were made following the original 1830 edition.
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.
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.
Mosiah 11-17
How are the trials of Abinadi and Jesus similar? Does anyone know what ziff is? How did italicized words from the King James Bible get into the Book of Mormon? Does the Book of Mormon teach the Father, Son, and Spirit are One God? Did every prophet since the world began prophesy of the coming Messiah? Does the Book of Mormon support the LDS teaching that you can repent and accept the gospel after death? Is there a divine dating service in heaven?
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?
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?
Alma 13-16
How does the Book of Mormon justify there being many “high priests” of the “high priesthood” when that clearly contradicts what the New Testament teaches? Did Abraham pay tithing of all he possessed to Melchizedek, or tithing of all from the spoils of war? Did LDS Bishops and Stake presidents ever receive a percentage of the tithing they collected for the services they performed?
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
John 7-10 – Come Follow Me
If Jesus alone was from above – where did, we come from? The answer may surprise you.
Is There a Need for a Prophet?
The Mormons have a man at the head of their church who they call a “prophet.” They believe he actually talks with God and that if God wants to say anything to his people, he’ll say it through the prophet. But is there a need for a modern day prophet
2 Nephi 1-5
Is it possible that Joseph Smith wrote himself – by name – into both the Book of Mormon and the Bible? Were the Nephites a temple-building people? Is there racism taught and practiced in the Book of Mormon? We’ll answer these and more questions in this episode.
Introductory Pages of the Book of Mormon – Part 1
A review the Book of Mormon lessons as outlined in the church manual.
In this podcast, we will examine the Book of Mormon verses that are unique to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and compare them to the Bible.
Galatians 4-6 – Part 2
Who are the true children of God? Are we born into this world as children of God? How do we become the seed of Abraham? What does it mean to receive the adoption of sons and daughters of God? These are important doctrinal concepts to understand and Paul attempts to clarify them for us in Galatians.
Matthew 21-23; Mark 11; Luke 19-20; John 12 – Come Follow Me
Why does the lesson manual avoid certain teachings of the Savior?
Christ is teaching that in the resurrection, men and women will not be in a married state. In Luke 20:34-36, Jesus taught that the redeemed “…neither marry, nor are given in marriage: Neither can they die anymore: for they are equal unto the angels: and are the children of God, being the children of the resurrection.” Nowhere in the Old Testament or the New Testament does it speak of eternal marriage or sealing for time and eternity.
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 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.
Holy Ghost or Elevation Emotion – Part 2
God’s truth is revealed in His Word to our mind, not through our subjective feelings. The heart is the seed of our emotions, and our feelings can fool us. We should ask for wisdom in understanding truth.
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?