Latter-day Saints – For Mormon Faith and Research

Former LDS musician Michael Webb opens up about his remarkable journey from serving in the world of Mormon music to discovering the life-changing truth of the gospel found in the Bible alone. For years, Michael poured his heart into creating music that uplifted others within the LDS Church. Yet, beneath the melodies, he felt a growing hunger for something deeper — a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, not mediated through a church or prophet, but grounded in God’s Word.

As Michael began studying the Bible without Mormon filters, he encountered a very different Jesus — not a created being or spirit brother of Lucifer, but the eternal Son of God, fully divine and worthy of all worship (John 1:1, 14; Colossians 1:15–17). The gospel came alive when he realized that salvation is not earned through temple works, ordinances, or obedience to church leaders, but is a gift of grace through faith alone in Jesus Christ (Ephesians 2:8–9; Titus 3:5).

Through prayer and the power of Scripture, both Michael and his wife came to understand that Christ’s work on the cross was finished — nothing could be added to it (John 19:30; Hebrews 10:14). The peace and assurance they once sought through the LDS system was finally found in Christ alone, whose righteousness covers all who believe (Romans 3:21–26; 2 Corinthians 5:21).

As Michael’s heart was transformed, so was his music. His songs now reflect the freedom, joy, and truth found in worshiping the true and living God (John 4:23–24). Today, he and his family share their testimony to help others see that the real gospel is not about religion, but about relationship — knowing Jesus personally and trusting fully in His finished work.

• “So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.” (John 8:36)
• “Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God.” (Romans 10:17)
• “Jesus said, ‘I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.’” (John 14:6)

When Christians talk with members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS), one of the biggest differences that comes up is the Mormon temple. To Mormons, the temple is “the House of the Lord” where the most sacred ordinances are performed, including eternal marriage, baptisms for the dead, and endowment ceremonies. These rituals are considered essential for exaltation in the highest level of heaven.

But are temples still necessary today? And do the practices inside Mormon temples align with the Bible? The short answer is no. Scripture makes it clear that the Old Testament temple system was temporary—meant to point forward to Jesus Christ—and that with His death and resurrection, the need for a physical temple and priesthood has ended. Let’s explore why Mormon temples are not biblical and why Christians can rest in the finished work of Christ.

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