Category: Gospel of Jesus Christ
Two “Easy” Ways to Get Answers to Prayers
Back in my days at BYU, ahortly after gatting married, I was quite happy to be part of a local “city ward,” the Provo Ninth Ward – Hugh Nibley’s home…
Do Big Tragedies Negate Small Miracles?
In a previous post (currently on hold while I consult with the source on what details I should share), I referred to the many small miracles that have blessed people…
Maybe Obedience Isn’t a Dirty Word After All
One of the passages of scripture I’ve used frequently discussions with fellow Christians objecting to LDS beliefs comes from Deuteronomy 4:2. I’ve often used that in clarifying some Book of…
Christianity’s Bailout: Lessons from Constantine
Early Christianity was in deep trouble. Early persecution from some Jewish leaders was certainly a roadblock, but then came the persecution of the Roman Empire. For over two centuries it…
Governor Rod Blagojevich vs. Former Governor George Romney: Insights from a Mafia Conversion Story
I was in Chicago yesterday, and I was there the week before – yes, I admit that I have been there several times and have a few friends there. But…
Early Christianity and the (Restored) Concept of Three Degrees of Glory
A page in Barry Bickmores’ “Mormonism and Early Christianity” site provides some information from early Christian writings that are consistent with the Latter-day Saint doctrine of three degrees of glory…
Marcus H. Martins on Race in the Church
“A Black Man in Zion: Reflections on Race in the Restored Gospel” is a good read from the first black man to serve a mission after the 1978 revelation that…
A Surprising Issue in Presidential Politics: Do Mormons Believe Satan Is the Brother of Jesus Christ??
Do Mormons Believe Satan the Brother of Jesus Christ?? This issue is coming up with surprising frequency, at least from my vantage point (including email I receive). It’s a question…
Adam and the Fall: God’s Plan Thwarted?
We’ve had a few comments recently from people who disagree with the LDS view of the plan of salvation, especially our understanding of the purpose of life and the destiny…
Cramming for the Eternal Salvation Quiz: One Wrong Theological Answer and You’re Doomed
Do you ever get frustrated with those who seem to say that Mormons are doomed because they’ve got some detail of theology wrong? Our failure to understand and accept Trinitarian…
