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LDS Doctrine and the Bible Page
A range of popular and scholarly articles that compare and critique the distinctive teachings of the LDS Church in light of the Bible and historic Christianity.NEW! Amos 8:11-12 and the LDS Doctrines of Apostasy and Restoration
This article looks at Amos 8:11-12 in its historical and biblical context and responds to the Mormon claim that this passage predicts a total apostasy.
NEW! A Tale of Two Scrolls: Jeremiah’s Replacement Scroll and Mormon “Restoration” of Scripture
This article answers the Mormon scholars and apologists who appeal to Jeremiah 36 to defend the way in which the LDS Church’s founding apostle and prophet, Joseph Smith, handled Scripture.
The Book of
Hebrews and the Joseph Smith Translation
Rob Bowman documents several changes to the book of
Hebrews in Joseph Smith’s “translation” that reflect
Smith’s lack of understanding of the Bible.Ancient Gnostic Heretics and Baptism for the Dead
God was once a man like us: Finessing an Off-Putting Mormon Doctrine
Evidence the Mormon Church is willing to mislead the general public and its potential converts.Joseph Smith's "New Translation" of the Bible
Smith did his own "inspired" revisions to the King James Bible, claiming to restore it to its original purity. How does his work measure up to ancient Bible manuscripts?
Are
Mormon Temples Christian?
This article compares
the purpose and rituals of Mormon temples with the
biblical temple.Mormon Temple Endowment Ceremony Text
(1990 revised)Are Mormon Temples an Extension of the Biblical Temple?
Explore the theology and function of the Biblical temple and decide for yourself.Elohim and Jehovah (Yahweh)
If they are separate Gods, as the Mormon Church teaches, why are these two Hebrew words used interchangeably throughout the Old Testament?Is Mormonism Christian?
A comparison of Mormon Church and historic Christian teaching.Do you know how many Biblical passages explicitly teach there is only one God?
The answer may surprise you. Here's a complete list that you can read on screen, store to your hard drive, or print out.Online Support Group
This is an area for questioning Mormons, ex-mormons and those recovering from Mormonism who are interested in exploring Biblical alternatives.Does Belief in a Closed Canon Elevate the Bible above God? How Mormon Apologists Misrepresent Floyd Filson
Robert M. Bowman Jr. examines the Filson quote cited by LDS apologists, and carefully and concisely puts it into its proper context, demonstrating how Mormon apologists misuse the quote and misrepresent the thrust of Filson’s arguments.
On Mike Huckabee’s Question : “Is the Mormon Jesus the Brother of Satan?”
Dr. Ron Huggins, Professor at Salt Lake Theological Seminary sheds light on the issue and the accusations by explaining Mormon teaching on the subject of Jesus and Satan as spirit brothers. He uses current Mormon teaching manuals (some available online) and cites Mormon leaders and BYU professors to show that in LDS theology Jesus and Lucifer were spirit brothers who both desired to be savior of the human race.Does Ezekiel 37 Predict the Book of Mormon?
A look at how the Mormon Church uses this Scripture.Did Jesus Establish Baptism for the Dead?
This article provides a careful exposition of 1 Corinthians 15:29, the only mention of baptism for the dead in ancient Christian Scripture.Does the Bible Teach Salvation for the Dead?
This article provides a careful exposition of 1 Peter 3:19-22; 4:6 and Doctrine and Covenants 138 — the major passages cited in support of this unique Mormon doctrine.Lost Books & Latter-day Revelation: A Response to Mormon Views of the New Testament Canon.
This paper, initially presented at the 1992 Chicago Sunstone Symposium, surveys the Biblical and historical evidence relevant to the LDS Church's teaching of a total apostasy and missing New Testament books.Where Does It Say That?
Links to scans of Mormon documents related to:
- Adam God
- Authority Claims
- Blood Atonement
- Polygamy
- Strange Teachings and more.