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."
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,
Pre-Earth Life – Part 2
God is the father of spirits ONLY in the sense that He is the Creator of each human spirit during the physical conception and development of the human body in the womb. Unlike Jesus who, because He is God, pre-existed prior to the creation of His human body, all other spirits have their origin in the womb.
Is Jesus Your Friend?
We fail to have a personal relationship with Jesus when we use titles instead of His name.
????Colossians
Does the apostle Paul and Alma in the Book of Mormon both agree that God is Spirit ???? and invisible to mortal man❓ You might be surprised to find out the answer is – yes. And is Jesus Christ – God incarnate❓ Let’s study together.
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?
Keeping the Sabbath?
Find out how Sabbath-keeping is a matter of spiritual freedom – not a command from God.
Now is the Time
The Book of Mormon teaches clearly…’now is the time for men (and women) to prepare to meet God’. This teaching is more strongly emphasized just
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.
Galatians 1-3⚠️
Paul warned the Galatian saints about those who would corrupt or change the gospel of Jesus Christ by preaching another kind of gospel which included faith PLUS works to be justified before God. Can you think of any religious organization that teaches that today?
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!
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.
Salvation
What is the Mormon concept of salvation? Bruce R.McConkie said in his book “Mormon Doctrine”, “Unconditional or general salvation, that which comes by grace alone
Ephesians 3-6 – Part 3
Mormonism claims to have the same organization that existed in the early Christian church, which was necessary to bring all believers into a unity of the faith. But a close examination of the LDS church structure reveals that it is not the same organization as in Biblical times.
Garden or the Cross?
Thinking Jesus atoned for our sins by praying hard in the Garden of Gethsemane is missing the whole point of the Old Testament, the purpose of temples and the willing, selfless, loving sacrifice of Jesus.
Mathew 14-15; Mark 6-7; John 5-6 – Come Follow Me
Today, we start off with the story of the feeding of the 5,000. It is recorded in all four gospels. And each gospel brings a
Easter – Come Follow Me
Is there a biblical command to commemorate the day of Jesus’ resurrection?
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.
3 Nephi 27 – 4 Nephi
What does it mean to be “twinkled?” If, the Three Nephite Disciples were left on earth to bring many souls to Jesus, how can the LDS Church claim there was a complete apostasy? Why did Jesus make such a big deal about the name of His church? Why does Jesus prefer fair and delightsome people over those of a darker skin color?
Can the Word of God Pass Away?
Does God have the power to preserve His eternal word as stated in the Book of Mormon? Or, is the Book of Mormon contradicting itself?
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.
Atonement – Part 3
Neither the Bible nor any Mormon Scripture specifically state that the atonement occurred in the Garden of Gethsemane. Because to have the atonement occur in the garden would be contrary to the narrative of the entire Word of God.
Alma 32-35
Does it matter where you worship God? Does it matter what you wear to church? Is there a second chance after death for people to hear and accept the gospel? Does God dwell in the heart of the righteous? The Book of Mormon says Yes! but the Doctrine and Covenants says No!
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
Gospel Topic Essays
I think the reason the church came out with the essays at that time was because convert rates in the LDS Church had been declining greatly while a steady stream of members are leaving the faith.
I’m not sure these essays are designed to restore people’s faith as much as they are designed to prevent people from leaving the church.
3 Nephi 8-11
Jesus took credit for destroying at least 16 cities and their inhabitants. Why do we not read about that level of destruction in Judea? Why would Jesus use Greek letters or words like “Alpha and Omega” when speaking to a Hebrew Nephite-Lamanite audience? How was it that the Lamanites were baptized with fire and the Holy Ghost, and did not realize it? Is it appropriate to worship Jesus Christ? How many hours would it take for 2,500 people to individually touch and examine the Savior’s wounds?
John 7-10 – Come Follow Me
If Jesus alone was from above – where did, we come from? The answer may surprise you.
Why I Left Mormonism – Part 2
“President Hinckley spoke of those outside the Church who say Latter-day Saints ‘do not believe in the traditional Christ,’ ‘No, I don’t. The traditional Christ of whom they speak is not the Christ of whom I speak.”
Mormonism teaches that every human being is born a child of God. No one can attain this new birth by his or her own power, merit, or ability. Only God can grant it. It is a gift of God.
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.
2 Nephi 11-25
Is Christ – God, The Eternal Father❓ Do we worship Jesus❓ How did the name Lucifer get into the Bible – and, how did it end up in the Book of Mormon❓ Why is the definition of grace in the Book of Mormon – so different from the definition of grace in the Bible❓ We will discover the answer to these questions today.
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
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.
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.
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.
The Moroni Challenge
Our heart, our feelings, our emotions can fool us into believing things that aren’t true or good for us.
Instead of the Bible telling us to pray about it – It teaches us to “search the Scriptures.”
Acts 22-28 ~ Come Follow Me
Is there any comparison between Paul’s vision of Christ on the road to Damascus and Joseph Smith’s vision in the woods in New York?
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.
Matthew 2 Luke 2 – Come Follow Me
Luke 2 is probably one of the most famous in the Bible because it tells the “Christmas Story.” Joseph took his espoused pregnant wife from
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.
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?