While studying some points of interest in Masonry, I came across some names within their books that sounded familiar to me. The familiarity became abundantly clear when I opened the Book of Mormon. I began researching some of the names in the Book of Mormon and...
Burning in the Bosom
Burning in the Bosom This article came about because of an e-mail I received last month (November 2008). Someone wrote in to comment about another article I wrote called “Mormon Lifestyles”. The person who wrote in kept telling me they “feel” that my...
Joseph Smith’s Wives
Joseph Smith and Polygamy In the 13 years I was a Mormon there was little talk about Joseph Smith and polygamy. Whenever polygamy was brought up the discussion was usually centered on Brigham Young as the one who set the example and paved the way for polygamy in the...
14 Fundamentals in Following the Prophet
14 Fundamentals in Following the Prophet One of the many lists to observe and obey in the Mormon Church is the topic of this article. I’m convinced these lists are what help to keep the people of Mormonism from having any independent thoughts or the opportunity to...
Tip of the Day, January 11
January 11 – Grace. Hebrews 4:16 says we can “come boldly unto the throne of grace, so that we can obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need”. _____ The Greek word for grace is charis. (Strong’s #5485) The transliteration means favor or gift. Think...
Studying the Book of Mormon 9
Studying the Book of Mormon 9 Fourth Nephi Highlighting the Writings of Nephi, Amos, Amos, Jr., Ammaron, and Mormon My purpose this week is to show the basic facts of this book in addition to asking the Mormon people a few questions to mull over in their own...
Tip of the Day – January 10
January 10 – In Matthew 1:21 an angel of the Lord told Joseph that Mary shall bring forth a son, and to call him Jesus, “for He shall save his people from their sins”. _____ In the Hebrew the name Jesus is Yehowshuwa. (Strong’s #3091) The transliteration is Jehovah...
Tip of the Day – January 9
January 9 – “The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee, therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God”. Luke 1:35 _____ This is the most sacred miracles ever brought about by...
Tip of the Day – January 8
January 8 – In Luke 16:19-31 we find Jesus telling the Pharisees the parable of Lazarus in the bosom of Abraham. _____ There are two subject matters in this section of scripture. The first is that of necromancy. You can’t send dead relatives to speak to the living. ...
Tip of the Day – January 7
January 7 – The Everlasting Covenant is Christ Jesus our Lord. Hebrews 13:20 says; “Now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant”. – The Greek the word for...