“What the First Presidency Say is Scripture” – Marion G. Romney (Quote for General Conference)

"Great Quotes" &"Faith on Friday" "What the Presidency say as a Presidency is what the Lord would say if he were here, and it is scripture. It should be studied, understood, and followed, even as the revelations in the Doctrine and Covenants and other scriptures. "Those who follow this course will not interpret what they … Continue reading “What the First Presidency Say is Scripture” – Marion G. Romney (Quote for General Conference) →

Fallacy of “Proof-Texting” Scriptures — “Take your babies and smash them against the rocks” (Psalm 137:9)

"Faith on Friday" "Proof Texting" “Proof-texting” is the fallacy of citing one or more verses of scripture, to prove a point, while ignoring the context of those passages, and contrary verses. “Smash Your Babies Against the Rocks” Psalm 137:9 proclaims: “Happy is the one who takes your babies and smashes them against the rocks?” (NLT) … Continue reading Fallacy of “Proof-Texting” Scriptures — “Take your babies and smash them against the rocks” (Psalm 137:9) →

“We Are Surrounded by a Great Cloud of Witnesses” -Hebrews 12:1

"Sunday Sermon"“We also are surrounded with so great a cloud of witnesses.” (Heb. 12:1) The Lord’s Law of Witnesses An essential part of the Lord’s work is the law of witnesses. This is His M.O. Apostle Paul declared, “In the mouth of two or three witnesses shall every word be established.” (2 Cor. 13:1) For … Continue reading “We Are Surrounded by a Great Cloud of Witnesses” -Hebrews 12:1 →

Is the Bible “Infallible?”

"Sunday Sermon" The Bible is the most inspired, influential, profound, and important book ever produced. No other book compares. The Bible is the pinnacle of truth and wisdom, and the monument of literature. Moreover, it IS the word of God. Christian belief in infallibility Some Christians go further and claim that the Bible is “complete, … Continue reading Is the Bible “Infallible?” →

Existence of God and the Rise of Atheism #3: Prophetic Revelation, Scripture, Prophecy

"Sunday Afternoon Sermon" Prophetic Revelation A prophet is God’s messenger. He is called by, and speaks for, God. A prophet receives commandments, prophecies, and revelations from the Lord. The Lord operates through His prophets. That is His M.O. “That’s how He rolls.” “Surely the Lord God will do nothing, but he revealeth his secret … Continue reading Existence of God and the Rise of Atheism #3: Prophetic Revelation, Scripture, Prophecy →

The Scriptures Teach that Incomplete Repentance is Like “Dog Vomit”

Scripture Commentary One day, I got bored during personal scripture study. So, I decided to look up weird words and phrases. The weirdest phrase I found in the scriptures was “dog vomit.” I was surprised that this gross visualization illustrated a profound principle. Most of us have observed the disgusting scene where a dog throws … Continue reading The Scriptures Teach that Incomplete Repentance is Like “Dog Vomit” →

20 Distinctive Beliefs of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

"Sunday Sermon" The Church and the Gospel of Jesus Christ were restored through the Prophet Joseph Smith. Here is a list of just 20 of the church’s distinctive beliefs: 1. Living Prophets and Modern Revelation “We believe all that God has revealed, all that He does now reveal, and we believe that He will yet … Continue reading 20 Distinctive Beliefs of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints →