Mormonism 101: Examining the Religion of the Latter-day Saints

by Bill McKeever, Eric Johnson

Overview

An accessible introduction to the beliefs of Mormonism, comparing main points of Mormon theology to orthodox Christianity. Chapters on scripture, salvation, revelation, and humankind draw on quotes from Mormon leaders and Mormon scriptures to show that Mormonism in incompatible with Christian theology, and provide practical witnessing tips, in dialog form, for Christians attempting to reach Mormons. Lacks a subject index. McKeever is founder of Mormonism Research Ministry. Johnson is affiliated with the same organization. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781441222268
Publisher:	Baker Publishing Group
Publication date:	04/14/2015
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	336
Sales rank:	790,809
File size:	7 MB

About the Author

Bill McKeever is the founder of Mormonism Research Ministry, based in Draper, Utah. Eric Johnson is a ministry associate. They are the authors of Answering Mormons' Questions. Together they speak throughout the country on the topic of Mormonism, operate a website (www.mrm.org), and produce a daily radio show, Viewpoint on Mormonism.

Table of Contents

	Preface	9
	Introduction	13
I.	Examining the LDS Concept of God
1.	God the Father	23
2.	Jesus	40
3.	The Trinity	51
	Witnessing Tip: Who Is God?	58
II.	Examining the LDS Concept of Humankind
4.	Preexistence and the Second Estate	63
5.	The Fall	72
6.	Apostasy	79
	Witnessing Tip: Does the LDS Church Have a Role in Christianity Today?	91
III.	Examining the LDS Concept of Scripture
7.	The Bible	97
8.	The Book of Mormon	104
9.	The Doctrine and Convenants and the Pearl of Great Price	122
	Witnessing Tip: Why Should I Accept the Book of Mormon as Coming from God?	135
IV.	Examining the LDS Concept of Salvation
10.	The Atonement	139
11.	Grace and Works	150
12.	Heaven and Hell	170
	Witnessing Tip: Are You Keeping Celestial Law?	186
V.	Examining the LDS Concept of Ordinances
13.	Communion and Baptism	191
14.	The World of Wisdom	201
15.	The Temple	207
	Witnessing Tip: Is the Temple Really Necessary?	227
VI.	Examining the LDS Concept of Revelation
16.	Lamanites, the Seed of Cain, and Polygamy	233
17.	Joseph Smith	251
18.	The Church and Its Leadership	264
	Witnessing Tip: Applying Pascal's Wager to Mormonism	273
	Appendices
A	Past and Present Important Leaders in the LDS Church	277
B	The Top 101 Events in the History of Mormonism	279
	Notes	285
	Bibliography	313
	Index of Biblical References	319