Pastor Paul and Nick Briggs look at Mormonism. They dive into the origins of the belief system, go through those beliefs and how they contrast to those of Christianity, look at the inerrancy of the Word and how to evangelize in love.
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Matthew 23:37
Acts 17:22-24
Joseph Smith
Founded 1830ish
Vision in 1920
"Gospel had become corrupted"
First vision in the restoration of the Gospel
Golden plates
The Book of Mormon
God - a man who had physical form
Heavenly Mother - Wife of God the Father, Mother to Spirit Children
Trinity - No Trinity, "Godhead", which is 3 separate Gods
Jesus Christ - A son of God, who ascended into godhood
Forgiveness of Sins - Forgiveness of Sin is done through works, not Jesus
Salvation - Salvation is gained through belief in God, and works on Earth
Heaven - A tiered system of eternities based on your performance while on Earth
Ephesians 2:8-9
Acts 17:22-24
Joseph Smith
Founded 1830ish
Vision in 1920
"Gospel had become corrupted"
First vision in the restoration of the Gospel
Golden plates
The Book of Mormon
God - a man who had physical form
Heavenly Mother - Wife of God the Father, Mother to Spirit Children
Trinity - No Trinity, "Godhead", which is 3 separate Gods
Jesus Christ - A son of God, who ascended into godhood
Forgiveness of Sins - Forgiveness of Sin is done through works, not Jesus
Salvation - Salvation is gained through belief in God, and works on Earth
Heaven - A tiered system of eternities based on your performance while on Earth
Ephesians 2:8-9