Does Alma 11:37 contradict Romans 5:8?
Apologetic Feature Article / Bible / Book of Mormon

Does Alma 11:37 contradict Romans 5:8?

Critics of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will always bring up the argument that Alma 11:37 contradicts Romans 5:8. Most of the time, when this criticism is presented, it is presented in the following format: An important difference between Biblical Christianity and Mormonism- Bible: But God demonstrates his own love for us … Continue reading »

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BGEA: Fiscal Cliff? What About Our Spiritual Cliff?
Bible / Culture / Doctrine and Covenants / Ethics / Family / Healing / Hope / Latter-day Saint Living / Missionary work / Personal Reflections

BGEA: Fiscal Cliff? What About Our Spiritual Cliff?

The eldest son of Billy Graham published a letter (dated December 27, 2012) via the Billy Graham Evangelical Association website. This letter calls an awareness and a warning to America regarding the spiritual and moral cliff that we are facing. Dear Friend, As we come into the new year, America is facing many challenges. For … Continue reading »

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Introduction | Let us therefore arise and build
Bible / Book of Nehemiah / Culture / Devotion / Inspiration / Inspirational / Latter-day Saint Living

Introduction | Let us therefore arise and build

Nehemiah 2 & 3– Let us therefore arise and build …The God of heaven, he will prosper us; therefore we his servants will arise and build…~ Nehemiah 2:20   Last week, our study focused on key elements of a true and proper process of repentance. We understand that we must engage in a time of … Continue reading »

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New curriculum for 2013
Doctrine and Covenants / Joseph Smith - First Vision / Latter-day Saint Living / LDS Living / Priesthood / Relief Society / Scriptures / Sunday School Lessons

New curriculum for 2013

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will engage in new curriculum for Sunday School and Priesthood/Relief Society. For the Sunday school curriculum (14 to Adults), our study will focus on Doctrine and Covenants and Church History. Members should receive – or already possess – the following copies: Doctrine and Covenants and Church History Class … Continue reading »

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Apologetic Feature Article

Merry Smithmas? Daniel Peterson sets the record straight

It never fails. Each year, those who are critical of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints continue to perpetuate the lie that Mormons worship Joseph Smith and not Jesus Christ. This claim rests upon the idea that Joseph Smith’s birthday happens to be on December 23.  Well, according to Daniel C. Peterson’s blog … Continue reading »

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Crossing the bridge into immortality and eternal life
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Crossing the bridge into immortality and eternal life

There is an old railway bridge outside of Shelton, Washington called the Vance Creek Viaduct. It is the highest railway bridge structure in North America. Built in 1929, it served as part of the rail system for the Simpson Timber Company. The bridge is about 450 feet in height and approximately 800 feet in length. … Continue reading »

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Baptist Press – Mormonism’s cultural rise likely to continue – News with a Christian Perspective

According to Aaron Earls article, found here Baptist Press – Mormonism’s cultural rise likely to continue – News with a Christian Perspective, one cannot escape the flawed statements made. At first, one reads and finds some congruence with what Earls is saying, and the informational statements made by Tal Davis and Ant Greenham, about Mitt Romney … Continue reading »

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Apologetic Feature Article / Blogging / Mormon Bigotry / Op-Ed Commentary / Personal Reflections

Avoid wrestling with pigs

George Bernard Shaw adequately stated the following: I learned long ago, never to wrestle with a pig. You get dirty, and besides, the pig likes it. As we engage in the conversations about the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, we are going to come across individuals with a pernicious tenacity to engage us … Continue reading »

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Yellow Journalism and modern Anti-Mormon Rhetoric
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Yellow Journalism and modern Anti-Mormon Rhetoric

  Yellow Journalism is a term used to define the type of journalism that relies on sensationalism and lurid exaggeration to attract readers[1]. The Online Etymology dictionary provides additional information as to what yellow journalism refers to: “Sensational chauvinism in the media,” 1898, Amer. Eng. From newspaper agitation for war with Spain; originally “publicity stunt use of colored ink” (1895) in ref. to the popular … Continue reading »

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Reading Talmage – Introduction to a new study series
Apologetic Feature Article / Essays

Reading Talmage – Introduction to a new study series

If there ever were a true and forthright apologist for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, James E. Talmage would be the individual that has provided much published work in defense of the Church, the doctrines, and the teachings of Mormonism: James Edward Talmage was born on September 21, 1862 in Hungerford, Berkshire, England, … Continue reading »

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Be Still and Listen | Metro Christian Living

Be Still and Listen | Metro Christian Living. Months ago, I happened upon this particular website. At the time, I liked the Facebook Page, but never paid much attention to the type of content being published. However, this particular article caught my attention and therefore bring it to your attention. The article describes an experience … Continue reading »

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MA Responds to Christian Post – Article of faith #1
Apologetic Feature Article / Mormon Bigotry

MA Responds to Christian Post – Article of faith #1

Christian Post Reporter, Gabrielle Devenish, has just published a two part article regarding the question “What do Mormons Really Believe?” And the secondary article, “What Do Mormons Believe? Ex-Mormon Speaks Out – Part Two”. In the first article, Devenish opens up with this: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is becoming a hot … Continue reading »

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Apologetic Feature Article / Blogging / Hope / Mormon Bigotry / Nation / Op-Ed Commentary / Politics - LDS

Billy Graham site removes Mormon 'cult' reference after Romney meeting

Reblogged from CNN Belief Blog: By Eric Marrapodi, CNN Belief Blog Co-Editor (CNN) — Shortly after Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney enjoyed cookies and soft drinks with the Rev.  Billy Graham and his son Franklin Graham on Thursday at the elder Graham’s mountaintop retreat, a reference to Mormonism as a cult was scrubbed from the … Continue reading »

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Parents: Raising up a righteous generation
Blogging / Family / Family Unity / Fatherhood

Parents: Raising up a righteous generation

The previous articles – Facing a deteriorating society and Spiritual Apathy + Spiritual Atrophy = Spiritual Drought – are based off Elder Quentin L. Cook’s talk given at the 182nd Semi-Annual General Conference of October 6, 2012. This third article will explore how parents have the privilege, and obligation, to rear up a righteous generation … Continue reading »

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Blogging

Updating the M.A.R.S Blog

The Mormon Apologetic Research Studies blog will be undergoing significant changes. These changes are going to be specific to new directional goals that will be implemented to achieve greater impact and develop a broader audience. The first changes have already occurred, and after the few years M.A.R.S has been in existence, where a more user … Continue reading »

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Spiritual Apathy + Spiritual Atrophy = Spiritual Drought
Apologetic Feature Article / Blogging

Spiritual Apathy + Spiritual Atrophy = Spiritual Drought

The 182nd Semi-Annual General Conference of October 6 – 7, 2012 carried a particular theme to members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This theme centers around being courageous and rising up to proclaim the simplistic message of the Atonement of Jesus Christ, as it is restored in these last days. Upon … Continue reading »

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Doctrine of exaltation found in the Gospel of Matthew
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Doctrine of exaltation found in the Gospel of Matthew

Morning Devotion and what is contained in Matthew 20:20-29 is the context setting. What is interesting about this passage (outside of the morning devotion on Spiritual confusion) is that the Mother of Zebedee’s children came before Christ and asked of him that her two sons sit with Christ in HIS Kingdom. One son sitting on … Continue reading »

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