.:ARTICLES ON MORMONISM AND THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS

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WHO ARE MORMONS? – Their History, Beliefs and Practices - What do Mormons believe? What is their history? What are the unique practices of their religion? Are they Christians? What makes them different from others who claim to be Christians?

THE PURPOSE OF LIFE QUESTIONS ANSWERED - Where did we come from? Why are we here? Where are We Going? - A Quick Reference Chart comparing Mormon Answers with Biblical Christianity

FACTS ABOUT MORMON.ORG - What the Official Mormon Church Website Does Not Tell You - Is the Mormon Heavenly Father the true God of the Bible? Are families really forever? Are Prophets and Apostles really for today? What is the "restitution of all things" spoken of by the Prophets? How does the Book of Mormon's witness of Christ compare to the Bible's witness? Do Mormons believe in a "Heavenly Mother" and that they will become Gods? Do Mormons still believe in the practice of polygamy? Are Jesus and Satan brothers? Does Moroni's challenge prove the Mormon Church is Christ's True Church today?

SHOULD WE TRUST THE BIBLE? —A Response to Mormonism’s Attack Upon the Bible’s Accuracy - How did we get our Bible? Is it accurate and complete or should we look for new revelation today?  Are there books missing to the Bible?  Why does the Mormon Church not publish Joseph Smith’s Translation of the Bible? Does the Book of Mormon restore “plain and precious” gospel doctrines that it claims were removed from the Bible? How does Jesus’ promise to preserve His Word compare with today’s manuscript evidence?

AFTER MORMONISM WHAT? — What does an LDS person do when he or she breaks free from Mormonism? You have finally broken free of Mormonism, but you feel hopelessly lost and without direction now. Where do you go now?

MORMONS, ARE YOU WORTHY? - What Every Mormon Should Know Before Entering Eternity - What are the secrets of Eternal Life? Discover how to have the assurance of salvation today!

ARE YOU PREPARED TO MEET GOD?—A Simple Test for the Honest Latter-day Saint - Have you done “all” you can do for salvation? Have you ever repeated a sin after asking for forgiveness? “Have ye walked, keeping yourselves blameless before God? Could ye say, if ye were called to die at this time, within yourselves, that ye have been sufficiently humble? ... I say unto you, if ye are not ye are not prepared to meet God.” (Alma 5:27-28) Take this test to see if you are prepared to meet God.

SAVED OR UNSAVED?—THAT IS THE QUESTION - A detailed study on the faith and works requirements of the “restored gospel” of Mormonism. How does one achieve ultimate salvation in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints? What is the process and how is true perfection obtained? Is it a possible gospel?

  EXAMINING THE CLAIMS OF MORMONISM—Is the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints the True Church? - An analysis of Mormon history, doctrine, and unique scripture reveals the stark contrast between true bible-based Christianity and the counterfeit of Mormonism. Topics include: Book of Mormon archaeological issues, changes between editions, plagiarisms, doctrinal incompatibility, a striking changes in Joseph Smith's revelations of Doctrine and Covenants, the Mormon view of God, Jesus Christ, Blood atonement, priesthood authority, false prophecies and more.

DID JOSEPH SMITH POSSESS THE PROPER PRIESTHOOD AUTHORITY TO RESTORE CHRIST'S CHURCH IN 1830? —11 Questions for Mormons concerning Priesthood Authority in Early LDS History - Did the early leaders of Mormonism baptize without proper authority? Documented evidence from official LDS Church publications and the testimony of early LDS leaders proves that Priesthood authority was not conferred upon LDS leaders until nearly two years AFTER the Mormon Church was organized!

 IS JOSEPH SMITH’S FIRST VISION A SOLID HISTORICAL FACT? - A detailed analysis of some of the major discrepancies between the official 1838 account of Joseph Smith's “First Vision” and historical considerations.

 BAPTISM FOR THE DEAD - Is Mormon Baptism for the Dead a Christian Practice? - When the Biblical Apostle Paul proclaimed, “Else what shall they do which are baptized for the dead, if the dead rise not at all? Why are they then baptized for the dead?” at 1 Corinthians 15:29, was he teaching that Christians should perform “baptism” on behalf of their dead relatives?

 IS JESUS THE FIRST-BEGOTTON SON OF GOD? - Is Jesus the product of a physical act between Heavenly Father and one of heavenly “wives” as Mormonism teaches? What does the Scriptural title “begotten” mean in reference to Jesus, the Son of God?

CONTRADICTIONS IN MORMON DOCTRINE — WHO ARE WE TO BELIEVE? - A reference chart that compares contradictory statements found in the writings of Mormon Prophets, Apostles, and LDS Scripture.

SIGNIFICANT CHANGES IN DOCTRINE AND COVENANTS - The Mormon Scripture, Doctrine and Covenants, is comprised of latter-day revelations given to the Prophet Joseph Smith (with few exceptions). Many of these revelations were first published in 1833 in The Book of Commandments and later republished in 1935 as the Doctrine and Covenants. A comparison between these two publications reveals significant changes made to the original revelations that affect the integrity and veracity of Mormon Scripture.

 MORMON SPLINTER GROUPS - A Comprehensive List of Over 100 splinter groups that have developed on the foundation of the Prophet Joseph Smith and his Book of Mormon

THE BOOK OF MORMON VS THE BIBLE AND LDS DOCTRINE - Reference Chart comparing the teachings of the Book of Mormon to the teachings of the Bible and Mormon Doctrine.

MORMON RESEARCH TOPICS - More Information on Mormonism and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (www.4witness.org)