Archive for category: The Dividing Line

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.