Power Point: Mormonism

MORMONISMMORMONISM
ANOTHER TESTAMENT OFANOTHER TESTAMENT OF
JESUS CHRIST?JESUS CHRIST?

OUTLINEOUTLINE
 HistoryHistory
 The Book of MormonThe Book of Mormon
 Mormon TeachingsMormon Teachings
 EvangelismEvangelism

Joseph SmithJoseph Smith
 DivinerDiviner
 TreasureTreasure
HunterHunter
 Religious FraudReligious Fraud

Early HistoryEarly History
 1823 A visit by the angel Moroni1823 A visit by the angel Moroni
 You will be given golden plates on the hill CumorahYou will be given golden plates on the hill Cumorah
 1827 Dug up golden plates. Written in “Reformed Egyptian.”1827 Dug up golden plates. Written in “Reformed Egyptian.”
 Used the “Urrim and the Thummim” with his head in a hat toUsed the “Urrim and the Thummim” with his head in a hat to
translate the Book of Mormon.translate the Book of Mormon.
 Conveniently, God took the golden plates back to heaven.Conveniently, God took the golden plates back to heaven.
The Hill Cumorah

 ““His translation complete, Joseph had one further use for the goldenHis translation complete, Joseph had one further use for the golden
plates. To assure skeptics that the plates did, indeed exist, heplates. To assure skeptics that the plates did, indeed exist, he
showed them toshowed them to several trusted witnesses, who signed statementsseveral trusted witnesses, who signed statements
affirming that they had beheld the plates. In preparation for viewingaffirming that they had beheld the plates. In preparation for viewing
the plates, the chosen witnesses prayed for several hours. Afterthe plates, the chosen witnesses prayed for several hours. After
lengthy praying, one witness reported that he saw only an emptylengthy praying, one witness reported that he saw only an empty
box. Joseph sent him out for additional prayer, after which thebox. Joseph sent him out for additional prayer, after which the
golden plates were fully visible to the witness.”golden plates were fully visible to the witness.”
 Later, all these witnesses became apostate to Mormonism.Later, all these witnesses became apostate to Mormonism.

Understanding MormonismUnderstanding Mormonism
 This is my testimony…..This is my testimony…..
 Emotion-based religion.Emotion-based religion.
 Mormons are, arguably, the most Christian-like groupMormons are, arguably, the most Christian-like group
around, and they know it.around, and they know it.

WANDERING IN THE WILDERNESSWANDERING IN THE WILDERNESS
 Palmyra, New YorkPalmyra, New York
 Kirtland, OhioKirtland, Ohio
 Independence, MissouriIndependence, Missouri
 Nauvoo, IllinoisNauvoo, Illinois
 Salt Lake Valley, UtahSalt Lake Valley, Utah

JOSEPH SMITH AND SIDNEYJOSEPH SMITH AND SIDNEY
RIGDONRIGDON

The Mormon ScriptureThe Mormon Scripture
 The Book of MormonThe Book of Mormon
 A grade B religious fantasy aboutA grade B religious fantasy about
the Jaredites and the Nephites.the Jaredites and the Nephites.
 The Pearl of Great Price with theThe Pearl of Great Price with the
Doctrine and the Covenants.Doctrine and the Covenants.
 The Bible, “so long as it isThe Bible, “so long as it is
correctly translated.”correctly translated.”
 Mormon 8:18 “Don’t demand toMormon 8:18 “Don’t demand to
see the plates or you will besee the plates or you will be
killed.”killed.”

Did Jesus come to the New World?

Statements by the Smithsonian Institution and the
National Geographic Society:
•"The Smithsonian Institution has never used the Book of
Mormon in any way as a scientific guide. Smithsonian
archaeologists see no connection between the archaeology
of the New World and the subject matter of the Book."
Official Statement, 1979
•"Neither representatives of the National Geographic
Society nor, to my knowledge, archaeologists connected
with any other institution or equal prestige have ever
used the Book of Mormon in locating historic ruins in
Middle America or elsewhere." Dr. Neal Judd

MORMON TEACHINGSMORMON TEACHINGS
 The Latter Day SaintsThe Latter Day Saints
 Modern-day revelationModern-day revelation
 We are all godsWe are all gods
 PolygamyPolygamy
 RacismRacism
 Baptism for the deadBaptism for the dead
 Scriptures to bear in mind: Galatians 1:6-9, 2Scriptures to bear in mind: Galatians 1:6-9, 2
Thessalonians 2:5-12, 1 John 2:18-23.Thessalonians 2:5-12, 1 John 2:18-23.

The Latter Day SaintsThe Latter Day Saints
 The original church completely fell away with the deathThe original church completely fell away with the death
of the original apostles. There was no legitimate churchof the original apostles. There was no legitimate church
for about 1700 years.for about 1700 years.
 ““This is my testimony, Joseph Smith is a prophet and theThis is my testimony, Joseph Smith is a prophet and the
Book of Mormon is the Word of God.”Book of Mormon is the Word of God.”

We are all gods.We are all gods.
 The Father, Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit are threeThe Father, Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit are three
separate gods.separate gods.
 Mormonism is polytheism.Mormonism is polytheism.
 ““I will preach on the plurality of gods. I have always declared God to be aI will preach on the plurality of gods. I have always declared God to be a
distinct personage, Jesus Christ a separate and distinct personage fromdistinct personage, Jesus Christ a separate and distinct personage from
God the Father, and the Holy Ghost was a distinct personage and a Spirit:God the Father, and the Holy Ghost was a distinct personage and a Spirit:
and these three constitute three distinct personages and three Gods.”and these three constitute three distinct personages and three Gods.”
Teachings of Joseph Smith,Teachings of Joseph Smith, p. 370p. 370..
 From Joseph Smith’s most famous sermon: “God himself was once as weFrom Joseph Smith’s most famous sermon: “God himself was once as we
are now, and is an exalted man, and sits enthroned in yonder heavens!... Iare now, and is an exalted man, and sits enthroned in yonder heavens!... I
am going to tell you how God came to be God. We have imagined andam going to tell you how God came to be God. We have imagined and
supposed that God was God from eternity. I will refute that idea, and takesupposed that God was God from eternity. I will refute that idea, and take
away the veil so that you may see… He was once a man like us; yea thataway the veil so that you may see… He was once a man like us; yea that
God himself, the Father of us all, dwelt on an earth, the same as JesusGod himself, the Father of us all, dwelt on an earth, the same as Jesus
Christ himself did.Christ himself did.

PolygamyPolygamy
 A new revelation against polygamy by the Utah church 1890A new revelation against polygamy by the Utah church 1890
 Joseph Smith had at least 30 wives, some less than 15 yrs. old andJoseph Smith had at least 30 wives, some less than 15 yrs. old and
took many other women as well.took many other women as well.
 Celestial marriages.Celestial marriages.
 When our father Adam came into the garden of Eden, he came into it with aWhen our father Adam came into the garden of Eden, he came into it with a
celestial body, and brought Eve,celestial body, and brought Eve, one of his wivesone of his wives, with him. He helped to, with him. He helped to
make and organize this world. He is Michael, the Ancient of Days! Aboutmake and organize this world. He is Michael, the Ancient of Days! About
whom holy men have written and spoken—He is our Father and our God,whom holy men have written and spoken—He is our Father and our God,
and the only God with whom we have to do.”and the only God with whom we have to do.” Journal of DiscoursesJournal of Discourses vol 1, pvol 1, p
50.50.
 ““The grand reason why the Gentiles and philosophers of his schoolThe grand reason why the Gentiles and philosophers of his school
persecuted Jesus Christ, was because he had so many wives; there werepersecuted Jesus Christ, was because he had so many wives; there were
Elizabeth, and Mary, and a host of others who followed him.”Elizabeth, and Mary, and a host of others who followed him.”

RacismRacism

Mormons 5:15 “Indians are dark filthy and loathsome.”Mormons 5:15 “Indians are dark filthy and loathsome.”
 1 Nephi 11:13 “dark people are sinful.”1 Nephi 11:13 “dark people are sinful.”
 2 Nephi 5:21 “Dark skin are loathsome. Those who marry dark2 Nephi 5:21 “Dark skin are loathsome. Those who marry dark
skinned are cursed.”skinned are cursed.”
 Officially renounced by new revelation in 1978.Officially renounced by new revelation in 1978.

Other interesting doctrinesOther interesting doctrines
 Baptism for the deadBaptism for the dead
 Modern-day priesthood of MelchizedekModern-day priesthood of Melchizedek
 Baptism in the name of Jesus preached to the Nephites severalBaptism in the name of Jesus preached to the Nephites several
hundred years BC. A very confused idea of covenants.hundred years BC. A very confused idea of covenants.

REACHING OUT TO MORMONSREACHING OUT TO MORMONS
 This is my testimony….. Emotion vsThis is my testimony….. Emotion vs
reason.reason.
 Do not attack Joseph SmithDo not attack Joseph Smith
personallypersonally
 Friendship/familyFriendship/family
 Study on “Covenants” Joe FieldsStudy on “Covenants” Joe Fields

Study #1 The Word of GodStudy #1 The Word of God
What books are identified as the words of God? 2 Nephi 29:13
“…words of the Jews” (Old Testament)
“…words of the list tribes of Israel” (Lost book?)
“…words of the Nephites” (Book of Mormon)
What does “they both shall be established in one” mean? 1 Nephi 13:41
What are “the plain and precious things” that were taken from the Bible?
(1 Nephi 13:28) Please be specific.
Do the Bible and the Book of Mormon have to be in harmony with each other?
What are “the two sticks?” in Ezekiel 37:15-22?
What version of the Bible do you accept as the inspired word of God?
Does God’s word in the Book of Mormon ever contradict God’s word in the
Bible?
Would there ever be any reason to reject the Bible as God’s word?

Study #2 Infinite and Eternal AtonementStudy #2 Infinite and Eternal Atonement
Alma 34:14 / Hebrews 10:1Alma 34:14 / Hebrews 10:1
Book of Mormon
Mosiah 16:14 (148 BC)
2 Nephi 25:24-27 (545 BC)
Alma 33:19-22 (74 BC)
Mosiah 12:31-13:28 (148 BC)
Alma 25:15 (77 BC)
Book of Mormon
Mosiah 4:2,3 (124 BC)
Jacob 4:11 (421 BC)
Jarom 1:11 (399 BC)
Jacob 7 (421 BC)
Alma 7:14 (83 BC)
The Old Testament
Genesis 12:3 (1500 BC)
Numbers 21:4-9 (1500 BC)
Isaiah 53:4-7 (701 BC)
Exodus 12:1 (1500 BC)
Leviticus 4 (1500 BC)
(Hebrews 10:1, Galatians 3:24)
The New Testament
Galatians 3:8 (AD 49)
John 3:14, 12:32 (AD 85-90)
1 Peter 2:21-25 (AD 64)
1 Corinthians 5:7 (AD 54)
Hebrews 9 (AD 60-69)
(Galatians 3:19,23, Colossians 2:14)
Atonement Shadow Atonement Applied

Study #2 (cont.)Study #2 (cont.) The MysteryThe Mystery
 Ephesians 1:9,10 The mystery….to be put into effectEphesians 1:9,10 The mystery….to be put into effect
when the times have reached their fulfillmentwhen the times have reached their fulfillment
 Ephesians 3:3-5 The mystery….which was not makeEphesians 3:3-5 The mystery….which was not make
known to men in other generationsknown to men in other generations
 Ephesians 3:6 The mystery….the gospel….the promiseEphesians 3:6 The mystery….the gospel….the promise
in Christ Jesusin Christ Jesus
 Ephesians 3:9 The mystery, which for ages past wasEphesians 3:9 The mystery, which for ages past was
kept hidden in God.kept hidden in God.

Study #3 The Plan of RedemptionStudy #3 The Plan of Redemption
Atonement in Christ before the foundation of the worldAtonement in Christ before the foundation of the world
Law of Moses 1500-400 BC
Leviticus 16 Animal Sacrifices
Exodus 20:8 Keep the Sabbath
New Testament after AD 30
Hebrews 9:11-14 When Christ came
Colossians 2:14-16 Canceled the
written code
John 3:16 Belief in Christ
Romans 3:25 Atonement in Christ
Acts 2:38 Baptism into Christ
Acts 11:26 Becoming a Christian
Book of Mormon
Jarom 1:5,11 Law of Moses / Sabbath 399 BC
2 Nephi 25:24-27 Belief in Christ 545 BC
Mosiah 4:2 Atonement Applied 124 BC
Alma 7:14 Baptism for Remission of Sin 83 BC
Alma 46:15 Christian 73 BC

Study #3 (cont.)Study #3 (cont.)
What arrangement did God make for atonement under the
Law of Moses?
What did the Nephites command in regard to atonement?
What event fulfilled the Law of Moses?

Study #3 (cont.) Plan of RedemptionStudy #3 (cont.) Plan of Redemption
The Partiarchs Mt Sinai Law of Moses The Cross New Testament
Adam/Eve Ex 20 Ten Commandments 2 Cor 3:6 Spirit of Law
Cain/Abel Nu 3:19 Temple/Priesthood 2 Pet 2:5 All Believers
Noah/Ark Animal Sacrifices Heb 10:8-10 Crucifixion
Abraham/Isaac/Jacob
Were Those under the Law of Moses required to build an ark?
Was Noah required to offer animal sacrifices for sin?
Are Christians required to keep the Law of Moses?
Were those under the Law of Moses required to accept the Atonement of Christ?

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