Tag: atonement

The Book of Mormon Contains the “Fulness of the Gospel”

"Sunday Sermon" As we conclude our year-long study of the Book of Mormon, the Doctrine and Covenants declares that the Book of Mormon contains “the fulness of the gospel.” (D&C 20:9) How can that be?  The Book of Mormon does not contain many wonderful doctrines, like: Premortal council in heaven Degrees of glory Temple ordinances … Continue reading The Book of Mormon Contains the “Fulness of the Gospel” →

Justice (“His”) and Mercy (“Her”) – Alma 42:24

Erich Fromm (1900-1980), a psychoanalyst and philosopher, coined the phrase “unconditional love.”  He concluded, “The deepest need of man, is the need to overcome his separateness, to leave the prison of his aloneness. (Art of Loving, p. 9) Fromm described the difference between a mother’s love and father’s love. A mother’s love is unconditional.  “Mother’s … Continue reading Justice (“His”) and Mercy (“Her”) – Alma 42:24 →

“Original Sin” and Infant Baptism

"Sunday Sermon" Overview A. Foundational Fallacy: Children are born in sin, having inherited sin and guilt from the fall of Adam and Eve.  Therefore, they are at risk of eternal damnation from birth. B. Logical Extension #1: Since baptism is necessary for the remission of sins and for salvation, infants must be baptized or else … Continue reading “Original Sin” and Infant Baptism →

Is It Time to “Resurrect” the Cross as a Symbol of Our Christianity?

"Sunday Easter Sermon" The Cross is the universal symbol of Christianity The Cross has been, and continues to be, the universal symbol of Christianity. Yet, there are no crosses on LDS churches, and Latter-day Saints rarely wear crucifixes. We Latter-day Saints are often "reactionary."  We vigorously emphasize the differences between the restored gospel and traditional Christianity. … Continue reading Is It Time to “Resurrect” the Cross as a Symbol of Our Christianity? →