| Synopsis
An accessible
introduction to the beliefs of Mormonism, comparing main points of Mormon
theology to orthodox Christianity. Chapters on scripture, salvation,
revelation, and humankind draw on quotes from Mormon leaders and Mormon
scriptures to show that Mormonism in incompatible with Christian theology,
and provide practical witnessing tips, in dialog form, for Christians
attempting to reach Mormons. Lacks a subject index. McKeever is founder of
Mormonism Research Ministry. Johnson is affiliated with the same
organization. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Table
of Contents
|
Preface |
9 |
|
Introduction |
13 |
| I. |
Examining the LDS Concept of God |
|
| 1. |
God the Father |
23 |
| 2. |
Jesus |
40 |
| 3. |
The Trinity |
51 |
|
Witnessing Tip: Who Is God? |
58 |
| II. |
Examining the LDS Concept of Humankind |
|
| 4. |
Preexistence and the Second Estate |
63 |
| 5. |
The Fall |
72 |
| 6. |
Apostasy |
79 |
|
Witnessing Tip: Does the LDS Church Have a Role in
Christianity Today? |
91 |
| III. |
Examining the LDS Concept of Scripture |
|
| 7. |
The Bible |
97 |
| 8. |
The Book of Mormon |
104 |
| 9. |
The Doctrine and Convenants and the Pearl of Great
Price |
122 |
|
Witnessing Tip: Why Should I Accept the Book of
Mormon as Coming from God? |
135 |
| IV. |
Examining the LDS Concept of Salvation |
|
| 10. |
The Atonement |
139 |
| 11. |
Grace and Works |
150 |
| 12. |
Heaven and Hell |
170 |
|
Witnessing Tip: Are You Keeping Celestial Law? |
186 |
| V. |
Examining the LDS Concept of Ordinances |
|
| 13. |
Communion and Baptism |
191 |
| 14. |
The World of Wisdom |
201 |
| 15. |
The Temple |
207 |
|
Witnessing Tip: Is the Temple Really Necessary? |
227 |
| VI. |
Examining the LDS Concept of Revelation |
|
| 16. |
Lamanites, the Seed of Cain, and Polygamy |
233 |
| 17. |
Joseph Smith |
251 |
| 18. |
The Church and Its Leadership |
264 |
|
Witnessing Tip: Applying Pascal's Wager to Mormonism |
273 |
|
Appendices |
|
| A |
Past and Present Important Leaders in the LDS Church |
277 |
| B |
The Top 101 Events in the History of Mormonism |
279 |
|
Notes |
285 |
|
Bibliography |
313 |
|
Index of Biblical References |
319 |
|
