“Is Mormonism properly defined as a cult?”……Much controversy has occurred in recent years regarding how Bible-believing Christians should view the teachings of the Mormon Church. Mormons call themselves "Christians," and they take exception to Mormonism being called a "cult."……First, we should clearly define cult. One general definition found in dictionaries defines a cult as "a […]

“Do Mormons believe in the Trinity?”……Mormons say they believe in the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. However, Mormon doctrine denies the Trinity, teaching that the Father, Son, and Spirit do not comprise one God.……According to Mormonism, Jesus is a created being, the first spirit to be born of the Father and a celestial […]

…“How should Christians view the book of Mormon?”……Answer: When Mormon missionaries (properly called Latter Day Saints or simply “LDS”) come to your door they will often offer a free copy of the Book of Mormon and tell you about its author Joseph Smith. Smith, they will say, translated the Book of Mormon from golden plates […]

“What is the Restoration movement?”……Answer: The Restoration Movement, part of the broader movement called "Restorationism" (see below) began in the early 19th Century when a conglomeration of members from different Christian groups and denominations decided they had gotten away from the basics of Christianity. Methodists, Baptists, Presbyterians, and others abandoned their formal denominations with hopes […]

“Who was Joseph Smith?”……Joseph Smith is widely known as the founder of the Mormon Church also known as Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Joseph Smith from an early age was thought to have certain occult powers. He was known at a young age as a seer and reportedly used a seer stone […]

“Why do Mormons refer to themselves as Latter Day Saints?”……When the hunger for religious experience peaked in the 1800's, the lack of unity among the differing branches of Christian faith became a stumbling block. A man named Joseph Smith emerged to propose his own reported religious experiences as the solution. He declared himself to be […]

Should a Christian vote for a Mormon?………To start, let me say that while the candidacy of Mitt Romney is the reason for this question, it is not, in reality, an issue that is limited to Mitt Romney or Mormonism. The same questions would be raised about a candidate who is a Jehovah’s Witness, Buddhist, or […]