Larry Hurtado provides insight and commentary on the New Testament and Early Christianity. His latest article provides some interesting discussions on the nature of Monotheism as it was understood among Ancient Jewish and Christian believers verses Christian believers of today. His article is here: “Early Christian Monotheism” | Larry Hurtados Blog. Hurtado begins the examination that … Continue reading »
Tag Archives: Jesus
Professor That Asked Students to Step on ‘Jesus’ Gets What He Deserves | Independent Journal Review
This is from the Independent Journal Review. A Professor That Asked Students to Step on ‘Jesus’ Gets What He Deserves | Independent Journal Review. According to the news article, a Latter-day Saint Student at Florida Atlantic University declined to participate in an activity where a Professor of Communications asked his students to write the name “Jesus” … Continue reading »
My Utmost for His Highest by Oswald Chambers
“. . . my earnest expectation and hope that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but with all boldness, as always, so now also Christ will be magnified in my body, whether by life or by death” —Philippians 1:20 My Utmost for His Highest. “. . . my earnest expectation and hope that in nothing … Continue reading »
Stand ye in holy places and not be moved
We are faced with great challenges today. Advancement of technology is the driving force. Instantly, we have access to news and the speed in which information is processed is phenomenal. Along with the rise of technological advancements, our society is becoming more and more callous toward any thought of religious belief, devotion and form of … Continue reading »
The Birth of the Savior: Two Possible Time Frames
The Birth of the Savior - Two Possible Dates The Christmas season is one of cheer, goodwill, and family. Radio stations are playing politically correct “holiday” tunes, people hang lights on their houses, bring trees indoors, and hang socks over their fireplaces. For the vast majority of Christians, this is the time of year for celebrating … Continue reading »
The Lord would not suffer them to take happiness in sin
The tragedy in Newtown, Connecticut sparked more politicizing debates on whether or not we should have greater gun control. Here, at Mormon Apologia, our hearts are with those friends and family who have lost a loved one. We pray for the strength and grace that they need to mourn and grieve the loss of those … Continue reading »
Condolences in Wake of Connecticut Shooting
The First Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has issued the following statement via Mormon Newsroom: Salt Lake City — The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints issued the following statement today: “We are profoundly saddened by the events this morning at a school in Connecticut. … Continue reading »
Galatians 1:6-9 | Paul’s “Other Gospel”
One of the most perverted forms of Biblical interpretation is that of Galatians 1:8-9. This passage is commonly used by Christian Apologists in their attempt to prove that Mormonism is “another Gospel”. Therefore, the purpose of this post is to provide understanding as to what the Apostle Paul is discussing within the context of Galatians … Continue reading »
A Logical Proof that Mormonism is True
A Logical Proof that Mormonism is True What Makes God Just, Merciful, and Powerful The gospel of the Jesus Christ found in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is not complicated. It is straightforward, concise, and available to everyone. The gospel stems from a Heavenly Father who is just, merciful, and powerful. These … Continue reading »
The Resurrection and Baptisms for the Dead
The Resurrection and Baptisms for the Dead How Paul Taught I’ve often heard many people criticize the LDS Church for doing proxy baptisms for our deceased ancestors and claim that there’s no Biblical basis to do so. Using the resurrection and 1 Corinthians 15, however, Paul strongly alluded to the fact that there is a … Continue reading »
Book of Mormon Mobile App to Share with Friends | LDS Media Talk
A free Book of Mormon mobile app is a new, easy way to share a copy of the Book of Mormon with a friend. What a great missionary tool! This is not the full-featured version of the scriptures available in the LDS Gospel Library app. It is a simple digital version of the Book of Mormon without footnotes … Continue reading »
Tuesday morning devotion: Choose liberty or captivity
Satan does not tempt us just to make us do wrong things – he tempts us to make us lose {our} value to God. He does not come to us on the premise of tempting us to sin, but on the premise of shifting our point of view, and only the Spirit of … Continue reading »
Introduction: Survey – Apostasy to Restoration
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints proclaims that the Gospel of Jesus Christ is restored in these latter-days. Critics ask how the Mormon faith can proclaim to be a Restoration since there never was a need of restoring Christianity. Either side of the discussion, the central pillar that must be investigated is whether … Continue reading »