Category: Feature Article

Apologetic Feature Article, Blogging, Culture, Ethics, Op-Ed Commentary, Personal Reflections

Are You Engaged in a Spirit of Contention or Mindful Apologetics?

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Are You Engaged in a Spirit of Contention or Mindful Apologetics?

Many times, in the course of online discussions, it may become natural to forget the other person is an individual. Specifically when we are engaged in online discussions. By being mindful of the other person - we are being understanding of their own uniqueness, fears, hopes, particular problems they are bringing to us concerning some of the teachings and doctrines. Through our example of mindfulness, we hope to build trust in order to enrich and deepen the conversation to a more personal level of discussion.

Apologetic Feature Article, Bible, Biblical Research and Studies, Jesus the Christ, Joseph Smith - First Vision, Mormon Bigotry, Scriptures

Does the Bible Teach that God is Spirit in John 4:24?

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Does the Bible Teach that God is Spirit in John 4:24?

Through Jesus Christ, the only begotten of God in the flesh, we worship the Father as the absolute sovereign and supreme being. We accept Jesus Christ as not only the Savior and redeemer of fallen humanity, we recognize him as mediator and the only means by which salvation is given. It is through the power and gift of the Holy Spirit are we able to find comfort, guidance, inspiration, and personal revelation.

Apologetic Feature Article, Bible, Biblical Research and Studies, Personal Reflections

Creation, Evolution, and the Fall of Adam

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Creation, Evolution, and the Fall of Adam

We have to accept the evidence and interpret it appropriately. Does this mean that God did not create heaven and earth? No, what this means is that there is the natural order of death among plants and animals that predate Adam and Eve, and the fall. Yet, death did not affect Adam and Eve until after the partaking of the forbidden fruit and the acquiring knowledge of good and evil. Death, in this sense, truly does reign from Adam on down through the ages. However, it is through the atonement of Jesus Christ that we are now free from death. Because of Christ, humanity will be resurrected unto eternal life. Regardless of whether someone believes in Christ or not, or accepts the gospel of Christ, resurrection is universal (see Revelation 20).

Bible, Feature Article, Jesus the Christ

Do Latter-Day Saints believe in a Different Jesus?

by Timothy R. BermanLeave a Comment on Do Latter-Day Saints believe in a Different Jesus?
Do Latter-Day Saints believe in a Different Jesus?

I only recommend books and resources I have either read or am quite familiar with. All opinions expressed here are my own and do not represent any specific Christian or religious affiliated faith. This post may contain affiliate links that are at no additional cost to you. I may earn a small commission that goes to [...]

Apologetic Feature Article, Bible, Biblical Research and Studies, Book of Mormon

Part Three: The Work and the Glory of God is to Bring to Pass Man’s Eternal Life and Immortality

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Part Three: The Work and the Glory of God is to Bring to Pass Man’s Eternal Life and Immortality

Human existence is predicated on the nature of God's divine glory and purpose. Namely, that God desires to bring to pass the eternal life and immortality of mankind (both male and female). We briefly introduced the idea and doctrine of theosis. Here, the discussion focuses on the nature of the Divine Plan of Salvation.