Online LDS Bible Dictionary;“Crucifixion, A Roman form of punishment, usually inflicted only on slaves and the lowest criminals. The Lord was condemned to it at the request of the mob on a nominal charge of sedition against Caesar. The purple robe, the crown of...
This past week has brought some interesting e-mails from several Mormons and I’ve noticed there was a theme running throughout most of them – the cross. Several of those who’ve taken the time out of their busy days have pointed out they don’t hate it. I thought it...
Wednesday after sundown is actually the beginning of Thursday on the Jewish calendar, and the day Jesus instructed His disciples to go ready the room for the Passover meal in the city. The events of what took place in this one scenario are nothing short of amazing so...
June 21 – Luke 22:44; “And being in agony he prayed more earnestly: and his sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground.” _____ The reason for this verse today is to show you how the Mormon Church teaches Jesus shed His blood for our atonement...
Good Friday Today I thought I’d remind the Christian community there is no recognition or observance of Good Friday in Mormonism. I remember as a child growing up in Utah I had three non-Mormon friends and on Good Friday they’d never be able to come out and play like...
Atonement “What is the Atonement? As used in the scriptures, to atone is to suffer the penalty for sins, thereby removing the effects of sin from the repentant sinner and allowing him or her to be reconciled to God. Jesus Christ was the only one capable of carrying...
New Era Article “Why We Do Missionary Work” An Altar and a Sacrifice I came across a speech given by Dallin Oaks which was then published in the New Era Magazine by the LDS Church and wanted to share it with our visitors. There were several items of interest in this...
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...
Jesus Crucified for Our Sins 1 Nephi 11:33; “And I, Nephi, saw that he was lifted up upon the cross and slain for the sins of the world.” Doctrines of Salvation 1:132; “We will never be able to pay the debt. The gratitude of our hearts should be filled to overflowing...
July 27 - John 18:11; “Then said Jesus unto Peter, Put up thy sword into the sheath: the cup which my Father hath given me, shall I not drink it?” ____ All evidence in the Bible contradicts what the Mormon Church claims about the atonement of Jesus. There isn’t...