Archive for category: Mormonism

Dr. White is joined by Eddie Dalcour, president of the ministry “Department of Christian Defense”, and member of the Power Team. While touring with the Power Team, too many churches were sloppy with the Trinity and Justification. With Mormonism, denial of a creator God incompatible with Scripture. Caller question on double predestination and another on praying to the person of

Since Normal Geisler has a good reputation, James White responds to those that would question why the endorsements for the upcoming book Potter’s Freedom would need to be worded so strongly on the issue of the Doctrines of Grace. Two callers try to understand Geisler’s redefinition of terms. Also, the need to witness to Mormonism due to their hyper-polytheism:the centrality

James White reads some of the impressive endorsements to his upcoming book Potter’s Freedom that responds to Norman Geisler, and answers calls about the usefulness of Presuppositional Apologetics. Concerning Mormonism, the law of eternal progression that the LDS teach to its own members about becoming a God by following the law betrays the church-like exterior that it shows to outsiders.

Dr. White contrasts the modern LDS approach that seeks converts with seemingly the minimum amount of information possible, and the approach of their ministry, which is explicitly about distinctives and is prepared to positively teach what the gospel actually is.

As the LDS Easter Pageant approaches, Dr. White and ministry staff demonstrate a gospel presentation based on the “Grace with Works is Dead” tract, which helps alert Mormons to the degree of their synergism compared a biblical soteriology. The Role Play exercise exhibits many typical objections that would be made by LDS elders. Calls taken to explain the Unitarian assumptions

Joseph Smith is at the center of the LDS religion, and they focus on his first vision, of both the Father and Son, and two separate personages and Gods. Richard Pierce uncovers how Smith’s recounting of this vision profoundly changed over time, and the theological problems with the now-accepted story.

As a Joseph Smith documentary had recently been televised, Rich Pierce conveys some of the most eye-opening true stories from the life of the LDS founder, including witchcraft, secret young wives, and an would-be armed jailbreak.

It is questionable whenever a church uses “Madison Avenue” marketing techniques, and dangerous when done by a cult. Dr. White reads through a Temple Training Manual to clearly exposes the Mormon effort to become God that is not often seen behind the exterior of smiles and family values.

Having returned from General Conference, Rich Pierce demonstrates that Joseph Smith is a false prophet/seer with the erroneously “translated” book of Abraham in the Pearl of Great Price.

Rich Pierce lists and explains the significant false prophecies of Joseph Smith, as the prophethood of Joseph Smith can be a stumbling block for a Mormon to hear the gospel.

Rich Pierce continues his series on sharing the gospel to Mormons. The bible shows Jesus to be the one, true God and creator of all things. The gospel is not centered on commandments, but on the person and work of Christ (and is distinct from baptism). Richard explains to a caller what the Book of Mormon is claimed to be

Rich Pierce leads an interactive discussion about aomin.org website, which has a list of 100 bible verses to memorize. When witnessing, should focus on important issues, not details that will not lead to Christ. Analysis of and response to typical testimony of LDS missionaries. The hyper-polytheism of Mormons does not match with the Monotheism of Scripture. Also God is Spirit

Richard fills in for James and explains how the Biblical qualifications (and job descriptions) for the priesthoods are not met by LDS missionaries. Also, a noteworthy discrepancy in the timeline claimed by Joseph Smith. A caller asks about the historical development of heresies.

James calls in from his speaking tour to report on his debates on the Mass and Isalm. Rich leads a roundtable discussion comparing Mormon soteriology, including progression and the place of works, compared to the biblical ideas of justification by faith alone, substitutionary atonement, and double imputation. A discussion with a caller about extra-biblical authority and the deadness of sin.

Rich leads a roundtable discussion comparing the Christology of LDS theology to that of the Bible, and engages in an extended discussion with a Mormon caller on Biblical monotheism and the translation of Scripture.

Rich leads a roundtable discussion, covering historic roots of Mormon theology in Joseph Smith’s Vision and the King Follett discourse, compared to the monotheism seen throughout Scripture. One caller asked about the priesthood, and another asked why AO would say bad things about the LDS.

James, Richard, and the outreach team call in live for the show. They report meeting many Mormons with a subjective lack of concern for biblical truth. Caller 1 – How do you start conversations? Caller 2 – Are some of them already Christians? Is it dangerous?

James White is preparing for an outreach to his 30th consecutive LDS General Conference. He explain that God is glorified in the presentation of the gospel, whatever the response to it is. Recent trend for Mormons proselytizing: doctrinal distinctives are taking a back seat to the PR effort to be “family friendly”.

James gives a recap of last week’s missions trip to Salt Lake City at the General Conference of the Mormon Church. He then goes on to explain the chief reasons why the LDS church is unbiblical and false.