In quite a few threads I have seen a few
people who seem to be "on the fence" with their religion in Mormonism
and wondering what the "truth" is. I have done a few studies over the
last few days, and I would like to share with everyone what I have
found so far. And to see what answers I met get back....
The God of the Bible is not the god of Mormonism. I know of no way to
put this any more "nicer" than that. (Now please understand, the fact
that I show no respect for the religion of LDS does not mean that I
don't respect any of you. I believe you are merely deceived). To make
such an assertion like that, one might need some proof, right??
Well, Joseph Smith started the LDS church because he said God told him
that no religion was right anymore. That everyone had changed the Bible
in some form or another. And according to Smith, God gave him the true
word (BoM). This is probably the first and biggest problem I have with
LDS.
There are numerous verses in the Bible we can look at that sate just
how precious God's words are, how true they are, how sharp they can be,
etc..
The Bible is filled with so many verses about His word that I cannot
print them all here (sake of time). We know that God holds His Word
above all else. God promised to keep His Word for us.
Psalms 119:160 " Thy word is true from the beginning: and every one of thy righteous judgments endureth for ever."
(This one is one of my favorites) Isaiah 40:8 "The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand forever." (bold is my doing)
"Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever.
For all flesh is as grass, and all the glory of man as the flower of
grass. The grass withereth, and the flower thereof falleth away; But the word of the Lord endureth for ever. And this is the word which by the gospel is preached unto you." I Peter 1:23-25
The way I see it, if it was true, if not one person had kept the true Word
of God, then God's Word did not endure forever as stated. Even if it
were only for 5 minutes, God's Word was not kept true. Smith is calling
God a liar, maybe not intentionally, but look at the verses for
yourselves.
We know God cannot lie, what God says, God does. Period. So now I pose
this question. We know one of these must be lying and if God cannot
lie, who is left??
If Smith lied, that would make him a false prophet. False prophets do not serve the one true God. If they did they would be true prophets. It really is just that simple.......
I plan on doing more, (I have a ton of stuff) but for sake of time I must stop here....
Let me know what you think.........
Rev
I admire you; and my husband and others; I get frustrated cause I cannot think fast enough.
Blessings, June
Welcome back - I love your heart - don't be surprised if you get blasted by those who are in denial and deceived. God bless you and keep you safe in your journey.
Hugggggggggggggggggggggz,
Taylor
Thats why internet apologetics works so well for me, gives me time to think!!
Thank you so much for that verse, that goes right along with what I was thinking.
Rev
I know I will probably be blasted, but that is OK with me, at least I know the Truth is getting out there for people to read. I really think I may have found God's calling for me. Since I joined that other site, another part of me has come out that I didn't even know existed!!
Rev
P.S.
Imagine me as the lion in Wizard of OZ, "C'mon, C'mon, put em up!!"
My day was wonderful!!
Rev
And thank you, my day was wonderful!!
Rev
I haven't exactly been gone, but I haven't been on as much lately. Too much to do and a screwed up computer! I was thinking about you the other day though and wondering how you are doing. I'm glad you found a good discussion board, but don't forget all your friends on the blogstream! This is more like a neighborhood, isn't it?
Anyway, glad to see your back! Stay in touch!
Welcome back!
As to your post.....I shy away from labels.....all I know is that I believe in God and that God loves me. For now, that's enough.
Have a great day!
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hope you are doing ok, friend,
Haven't seen you around for awhile
ron
The beauty of God's creation, June
I too haven't written a lot... lots of life changes and challenges and a stupid computer that needs to be hit! Don't work about any backlash from folks. The freedom in the truth is enough to shine on any darkness wanting to come at you. You have only just begun. Continue searching and seeking and be amazed!! In Christ, Dawn