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Restoring Christ: Leaving Mormon Jesus for Jesus of the Gospels

Author : Grant H. Palmer
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781521776360
Total Pages : 268 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (763 download)

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Download or read book Restoring Christ: Leaving Mormon Jesus for Jesus of the Gospels written by Grant H. Palmer and published by . This book was released on 2017-07-18 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I have come to greatly prefer the Jesus of the Gospels over the Jesus of Mormonism. This book is an exploration of the foundations of my journey, and what I have chosen to believe, what I hope others might consider. I write on Christianity and I write on Mormonism, with the hope that struggling Latter-day Saints can find a way forward with Christ as their foundation. Looking at both Christianity and Mormonism, my intent is to lift the baby from the bathwater, to restore the Savior, with no desire to save the Jesus of Mormonism. Joseph Smith's Restoration has grave problems. He went astray in my view, because he went beyond the footprint of Jesus' teachings--committing the same mistake he claimed others had made. I suppose this book is a Restoration-type endeav∨ an effort to rediscover what is most basic, most important. How ironic to seek to restore the Christ of the Gospels from Mormonism! So what does a Latter-day Saint do when they discover that the church narrative they were taught all their life has fallen apart? For me, the "revelations" of Mormon Jesus and their practice by Joseph Smith--as especially seen in chapters 9, 17-19--is radically different from the behavior, character and personality of Jesus of Nazareth. For example, Smith produced "scriptures" which depended on nineteenth-century sources, claiming them to be ancient. He initiated a secret "spiritual wife system" which included concubines and slandered women who resisted his sexual advances. He married young teenagers and other men's wives. He cursed his enemies and set up a secret organization, had himself ordained king and sought to violently overthrow the Nation. Comparing the two portraits has been the single most cathartic event since my crisis of faith. I find the Jesus of the Gospels to better reflect God's nature and love, and thus how to clearly respond to others as a disciple.

Unveiling Grace

Author : Lynn K. Wilder
Publisher : Zondervan
ISBN 13 : 0310331137
Total Pages : 369 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (13 download)

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Download or read book Unveiling Grace written by Lynn K. Wilder and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2013-08-20 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A gripping story of how an entire family, deeply enmeshed in Mormonism for thirty years, found their way out and found faith in Jesus Christ. For thirty years, Lynn Wilder, once a tenured faculty member at Brigham Young University, and her family lived in, loved, and promoted the Mormon Church. Then their son Micah, serving his Mormon mission in Florida, had a revelation: God knew him personally. God loved him. And the Mormon Church did not offer the true gospel. Micah's conversion to Christ put the family in a tailspin. They wondered, Have we believed the wrong thing for decades? If we leave Mormonism, what does this mean for our safety, jobs, and relationships? Is Christianity all that different from Mormonism anyway? As Lynn tells her story of abandoning the deception of Mormonism to receive God's grace, she gives a rare look into Mormon culture, what it means to grow up Mormon, and why the contrasts between Mormonism and Christianity make all the difference in the world. Whether you are in the Mormon Church, are curious about Mormonism, or simply are looking for a gripping story, Unveiling Grace will strengthen your faith in the true God who loves you no matter what.

The Mormon Jesus

Author : John G. Turner
Publisher : Harvard University Press
ISBN 13 : 0674970306
Total Pages : 360 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (749 download)

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Download or read book The Mormon Jesus written by John G. Turner and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2016-04-25 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For two centuries, Jesus has connected the Latter-day Saints to broader currents of Christianity, even while particular Mormon beliefs have been points of differentiation. From the author of the definitive life of Brigham Young comes a biography of the Mormon Jesus that enriches our understanding of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

An Insider's View of Mormon Origins

Author : Grant H. Palmer
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 300 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)

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Download or read book An Insider's View of Mormon Origins written by Grant H. Palmer and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Quote: 'Why would God reveal to Joseph Smith a faulty [mistranslated] KJV text?' Chap 4: (Evangelical Protestantism in the Book of Mormon) concludes that numerous theological issues addressed in the Book of Mormon probably derived from Smith's Upstate New York religious environment than from the claimed ancient gold plates. Chap 5: (Moroni and the Golden Pot) examines a long list of parallels between a published story by E.T.A. Hoffmann, and Smith's account of the angel Moroni's visits. The chapter concludes, 'It would stretch credulity to believe that this [long list of parallels between Hoffmann's Golden Pot story and Smith's Moroni story] could be a coincidence, and I therefore think that a debt is owed to E.T.A. Hoffmann and the European traditions ... ' Chap.

"Preach My Gospel"

Author : The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Publisher : The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
ISBN 13 : 146511453X
Total Pages : 492 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (651 download)

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Download or read book "Preach My Gospel" written by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and published by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This book was released on 2004 with total page 492 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Restoration of the Gospel

Author : Osborne J. P. Widtsoe
Publisher : Good Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 164 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (57 download)

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Download or read book The Restoration of the Gospel written by Osborne J. P. Widtsoe and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2019-11-21 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this book on the Restoration of the Gospel is not to provide a comprehensive history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, but rather to give an overview of the Restoration itself. It assumes that something has been restored and tells the story of how this restoration came about. When preaching abroad, missionaries of the Church have often encountered two questions: what was restored and how was it restored? These chapters attempt to provide partial answers to these questions. They focus on the restoration of the necessary priesthood and authorities to perform divine duties, as well as the organization of the Church, its priesthood quorums, auxiliary associations, and community and family life. Essentially, the chapters describe the restoration of divine authority and correct organization. Once these were restored, it was necessary to correct the world's understanding of God and the duties of man in relation to God's kingdom.

Silas Grey Religious Conspiracy Archaeological Thriller Collection: American God, Grail of Power, Templars Rising

Author : J. A. Bouma
Publisher : EmmausWay Press
ISBN 13 : 1948545241
Total Pages : 1127 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (485 download)

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Download or read book Silas Grey Religious Conspiracy Archaeological Thriller Collection: American God, Grail of Power, Templars Rising written by J. A. Bouma and published by EmmausWay Press. This book was released on 2019-04-10 with total page 1127 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 3 Bestselling Religious Conspiracy Archaeological Thrillers for 40% off Full Price AMERICAN GOD The separation of Church and State. The authentic Christian faith. Never more at risk. Silas and the Order's SEPIO operatives embark on a timely mission ripped from the headlines to protect the integrity of the authentic Church. In a race against the election clock, will they succeed before that separation is breached and religious confusion floods the nation? GRAIL OF POWER A mythic grail. A legendary quest. Blood with the power to save. Is the mythical Holy Grail so mythical? And why is the Church's archenemy so desperate to find it? Those two haunting questions launch the SEPIO agents on their most harrowing mission yet with a clock ticking to find answers just before Christmas. Spanning historic Europe and Medieval Church history, the agents race to solve this threatening puzzle until the final pieces are brought together in a final showdown that will leave readers all at once breathless and inspired. TEMPLARS RISING A legend 900 years in the making rises again to protect the Church. When the Church is embroiled in a series of devastating, coordinated attacks during Holy Week without any answers, SEPIO launches its most harrowing operation yet—to not only protect the Church and bring the perpetrators to justice, but to confront the mysterious men in white avenging Christian persecution once again—the Knights Templar. Enter the second set of three explosively inventive adventures of the bestselling Order of Thaddeus action-adventure, religious conspiracy series by J. A. Bouma — combining the familiar elements of Dan Brown's religious conspiracy with James Rollin's special-ops suspense, informed by Steve Berry's historical insights. As one reader says: "If you like the sigma force novels by James Rollins or Steve Berry's Cotton Malone series you might like this series. It provides plenty of rollicking action adventure while also giving insights into the Christian faith."

Jesus Christ and His Gospel

Author : Daniel H. Ludlow
Publisher : Shadow Mountain
ISBN 13 : 9780875799223
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (992 download)

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Download or read book Jesus Christ and His Gospel written by Daniel H. Ludlow and published by Shadow Mountain. This book was released on 1994 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Bringing Christ Back

Author : Harold Ewing Burchett
Publisher : Bringing Christ Back Ministries
ISBN 13 : 0989817911
Total Pages : 236 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (898 download)

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Download or read book Bringing Christ Back written by Harold Ewing Burchett and published by Bringing Christ Back Ministries. This book was released on 2014-07-01 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bringing Christ Back is a priceless and practical theology desperately needed by the modern church to drag it out of its doldrums—far too many of its “average” believers are finding no release from agonizing chains of sin. Its knife-edged message is that the powerful presence of Christ seems to be withdrawn from the church as crucial truths about our Lord are reduced to common platitudes. When Christ is brought back as the center of faith in fact, not just in theory, believers will experience his deliverance from sin through the power of the Holy Spirit.

Leaving Mormonism

Author : Corey Miller
Publisher : Kregel Academic
ISBN 13 : 0825444810
Total Pages : 551 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (254 download)

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Download or read book Leaving Mormonism written by Corey Miller and published by Kregel Academic. This book was released on 2017-11-28 with total page 551 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The growing popular perception today is that the Mormon church as just another denomination within Christianity, and representatives of the LDS church often encourage this perspective. Despite points of agreement, major differences exist on foundational theological matters (for example, the Trinity), as well as social and moral issues (such as racial equality). As former Mormons turned evangelical Christians, each of whom is an accomplished scholar, the four contributors to this volume provide a unique and authoritative corrective. Each contributor shares his or her story of growing up in the Mormon church, and how biblical, theological, moral, or scientific issues forced them to eventually leave Mormonism. The contributors draw on the expertise of their respective academic fields to show how Mormon teachings and practice fall short biblically and rationally. They also address common objections raised by former Mormons who have lost faith altogether and have embraced atheism or agnosticism--especially under the influence of "new atheists" like Richard Dawkins and Christopher Hitchens.

Gospel Principles

Author : The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
Publisher : The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
ISBN 13 : 1465101276
Total Pages : 298 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (651 download)

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Download or read book Gospel Principles written by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and published by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This book was released on 1997 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Study Guide and a Teacher’s Manual Gospel Principles was written both as a personal study guide and as a teacher’s manual. As you study it, seeking the Spirit of the Lord, you can grow in your understanding and testimony of God the Father, Jesus Christand His Atonement, and the Restoration of the gospel. You can find answers to life’s questions, gain an assurance of your purpose and self-worth, and face personal and family challenges with faith.

Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Brigham Young

Author : The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Publisher : The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
ISBN 13 : 1465103074
Total Pages : 470 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (651 download)

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Download or read book Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Brigham Young written by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and published by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This book was released on with total page 470 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The prophet Brigham Young taught the restored gospel of Jesus Christ in a basic, practical way that gave inspiration and hope to the Saints struggling to build a home in the wilderness. Though more than a century has now passed, his words are still fresh and appropriate for us today as we continue the work of building the kingdom of God. President Young declared that as members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints we possess the “doctrine of life and salvation for all the honest-in-heart” (DBY, 7). He promised that those who receive the gospel in their hearts will have awakened “within them a desire to know and understand the things of God more than they ever did before in their lives” and will begin to “inquire, read and search and when they go to their Father in the name of Jesus he will not leave them without a witness” (DBY, 450). This book reflects the desire of the First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles to deepen the doctrinal understanding of Church members and to awaken within them a greater desire to know the things of God. It will inspire and motivate individuals, priesthood quorums, and Relief Society classes to inquire, read, search, and then go to their Father in Heaven for a witness of the truth of these teachings. Each chapter contains two sections—“Teachings of Brigham Young” and “Suggestions for Study.” The first section consists of extracts from Brigham Young’s sermons to the early Saints. Each statement has been referenced, and the original spelling and punctuation have been preserved; however, the sources cited will not be readily available to most members. These original sources are not necessary to have in order to effectively study or teach from this book. Members need not purchase additional references and commentaries to study or teach these chapters. The text provided in this book, accompanied by the scriptures, is sufficient for instruction. Members should prayerfully read and study President Young’s teachings in order to gain new insights into gospel principles and discover how those principles apply to their everyday lives. By faithfully and prayerfully studying these selections, Latter-day Saints will have a greater understanding of gospel principles and will more fully appreciate the profound and inspired teachings of this great prophet. The second section of each chapter offers a series of questions that will encourage thoughtful contemplation, personal application, and discussion of President Young’s teachings. Members should refer to and carefully reread his words on the principle being discussed. Deep and prayerful study of these teachings will inspire members to greater personal commitment and will help them resolve to follow the teachings of the Savior, Jesus Christ. If individuals and families prayerfully follow the principles in this book, they will be blessed and inspired to greater dedication and spirituality, as were the early Saints who heard these words directly from the lips of the “Lion of the Lord” (HC, 7:434)—the prophet, seer, and revelator, President Brigham Young.

Joseph Smith-Prophet of the Restoration

Author : W. Jeffrey Marsh
Publisher : Cedar Fort
ISBN 13 : 9781555178925
Total Pages : 158 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (789 download)

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Download or read book Joseph Smith-Prophet of the Restoration written by W. Jeffrey Marsh and published by Cedar Fort. This book was released on 2005-11 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All presidents of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have been and are sustained as prophets, seers, and revelators. But the title "The Prophet" is uniquely reserved for the Prophet Joseph Smith because he was called of God to inaugurate the final gospel dispensation--the dispensation of the fullness of times. Ancient prophets knew of Joseph Smith's mission and were shown in vision the great work he would do. They bore witness of the gathering of Israel and of the final scenes preceding the second coming of Jesus Christ to the earth. Joseph Smith was the one foreordained to set this work in motion and to initiate the events that would culminate in the fulfillment of numerous ancient prophecies. If a man is measured by how much good he does during his lifetime for the benefit of others, then what are we to think of a man whose works continue to bless people two hundred years after his birth? Joseph Smith--The Prophet of the Restoration is a timely reflection on the life, ministry, and contributions of the Lord's chosen servant. It will leave you with a renewed appreciation for the blessings restored to the earth through Joseph Smith for the benefit of all mankind.

Book of Mormon

Author : Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781592975211
Total Pages : 677 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (752 download)

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Download or read book Book of Mormon written by Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and published by . This book was released on 2004-01-01 with total page 677 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Wentworth Letter

Author : Joseph Smith, Jun.
Publisher : Latter-day Strengths
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 32 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Wentworth Letter written by Joseph Smith, Jun. and published by Latter-day Strengths. This book was released on 2015-02-02 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Joseph Smith, founder of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, writes what he calls a "sketch of the rise, progress, persecution and faith of the Latter-day Saints." Read this book and experience the events of his life, as Joseph did. In this emotionally-charged letter you can feel Joseph's heartbreak as mobs destroy their homes, steal their livestock, and murder their families. Experience Joseph's frustration as he petitions local government leaders for help and protection with no avail. But through it all, Joseph never gives up hope. He never falters in his faith and has a perfect brightness of hope for the church, for missionary work and for the well-being of his people. Feel his hope for the future as he describes the progress of the gospel being restored in these latter days. Within this work Joseph describes many of the significant events of his life, including his birth and upbringing, the First Vision, Angel Moroni's visit and the Gold Plates, the coming forth of the Book of Mormon, an overview of the Book of Mormon story, the organization of the Church, persecution of the Saints, Joseph’s plans for Nauvoo and the progress of missionary work around the world. But unlike any document of its kind, Joseph introduces for the first time the Standard of Truth and the Articles of Faith.

The Vitality of Mormonism

Author : James Edward Talmage
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 368 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book The Vitality of Mormonism written by James Edward Talmage and published by . This book was released on 1919 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Settling the Valley, Proclaiming the Gospel

Author : Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. First Presidency
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0190600896
Total Pages : 455 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (96 download)

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Download or read book Settling the Valley, Proclaiming the Gospel written by Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. First Presidency and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2017 with total page 455 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Spanning the first decade after the Mormon exodus to the Salt Lake Valley, these fourteen "general epistles" were written by Brigham Young and his counselors in the church's First Presidency. They provide a glimpse of the Mormons' earliest years in the Great Basin and their simultaneous missionary efforts worldwide."--Provided by the publisher.