There are numerous, objective reasons to reject the Book of Mormon[fn]See, for example, our article "Problems with the Book of Mormon."[/fn] and Joseph Smith's claim to be a prophet of God.[fn]See, for example, our articles HERE, HERE, and HERE.[/fn] Most Mormons,...
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Mormonism
Galatians 5, the fruit of the Spirit, and the Mormon testimony
For most Mormons, if you ask them why they believe what they believe, they will happily "bear their testimony." This will come down to the idea that they "know" that the Mormon church is the correct church, that Joseph Smith is a prophet, and that the Book of Mormon...
Luke 24:32, “our hearts burning within us,” and the Mormon testimony
Luke 24:32, "our hearts burning within us," and the Mormon testimony Mormon missionaries often claim that one can know that the Book of Mormon is true by praying about the Book of Mormon and feeling an inner experience, sometimes described as a "burning in the bosom,"...
Moroni 10:4, Alma 32:27-28, and the Mormon testimony
While there are many objective reasons to reject the Book of Mormon[fn]See, for example, our article "Problems with the Book of Mormon."[/fn] and Joseph Smith's claims to prophethood, most Mormons would argue that they have a testimony directly from the Holy Spirit of...
Mormonism and the hardening of Pharaoh’s heart
Mormonism and the hardening of Pharaoh's heart: The 8th "Article of Faith" of the Mormon Church states: "We believe the Bible to be the word of God as far as it is translated correctly; we also believe the Book of Mormon to be the word of God." I have often asked...
Amos 3:7 and the Mormon prophet
"Surely the Lord God will do nothing, but he revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets," (Amos 3:7, KJV). The Mormon Church argues that this verse proves their belief in a modern-day prophet and continued revelation. There are several reasons, however, to...
Response to LDS article at mormoninterpreter.com, can a man see god? 1 Timothy 6:16
CARM's position that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is not a true church is clear to all who read its articles. One of the arguments presented in support of this is that God the Father cannot be seen by mortal men as the Scriptures teach in John 6:46...
Does Matthew 5:48 teach that we can become gods?
Does Matthew 5:48 teach that we can become gods? In Matthew 5:48, in the midst of His famous "Sermon on the Mount," Jesus uttered the words: "Therefore you are to be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect." Mormons have found in these words the promise of their...
Mormon Scriptures and David’s wives
Mormon Scriptures and David's wives: The Mormon church does not currently permit the practice of polygamy (or "plural marriage") in this life, but it does teach that God has sanctioned, blessed, and even commanded this practice in the past. This teaching does lead to...
What does Ezekiel 37:15-17 mean when it speaks of the two sticks?
Ezekiel 37:15-17 is about the then-future unification of the northern tribes of Israel with the southern tribes of Judah. The sticks represent the northern and southern kingdoms, not the Bible and the Book of Mormon. Let's take a look at the context. Ezekiel 37:15-17,...