‘For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God.’ 1 Corinthians 1:18 Joseph Smith made an incredible claim about his version of the gospel no one should overlook. We can read his so-called prophecy about the Book of Mormon in his […]
Tag Archives: Calvary
Mormon Dilemma 48
The Cross and The Atonement Today we’re looking at the Cross…at Calvary. For the Christian, it is the place where we find peace as we know this is where God gave His Only Son to die in our stead. A sacrifice had to be made to pay for our sin and God in His infinite […]
Birth of Jesus; Philosophical or Divine?
Birth of Jesus; Purely Philosophical or Purely Divine? Christmas 2007 Gal. 5:24; “And they that are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts.” While doing some research for a project I came across the following statement made by the Prophet Brigham Young in Journal of Discourses 8:115-116; “While brother Joseph was […]
Atonement of Jesus Christ
THE ATONEMENT Answers to Gospel Questions 4:17; “To many, like the writer, such a custom is repugnant and contrary to the true worship of our Redeemer. Why should we bow down before a cross or use it as a symbol? Because our Savior died on the cross, the wearing of crosses is to most Latter-day […]
Tip of the Day, January 1
January 1 – We begin the year by reading about the end of Jesus’ life on earth. John 19:30 simply says; “It is finished”. – For the Christian this scripture comes as a comfort knowing nothing else needs to be done for our salvation. Our Lord accomplished it all by giving His life as a […]
Tip of the Day, December 9
December 9 – John 19:28; “After this, Jesus knowing that all things were now accomplished, that the scripture might be fulfilled, saith, I thirst.” _____ This verse should be pointed out to every Mormon. Jesus was hanging on the cross at this time, not in the Garden when He said “all things were now accomplished”. […]