5 Spiritiual Turning Points: Interview with Brad Wilcox

Brad Wilcox and host Karen discuss 5 spiritual turning points in Brad's life, including a discussion of grace and how Brad gained a testimony of the Savior.
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[@carolswarbrick1722]

He is terrific, listened and learning from him for so many years...love ya Brad. 🇬🇧 4:12

[@Darignobullseye]

Thank you. I have been working on understanding Grace and understanding the power of the atonement. Brad has helped bridge the gap of understanding and continued to strengthen how this all works. I have to keep going over how this works because I'm so used to thinking about it a different way. Thank you for following God so I can follow better and allow more change in me.

[@insightswithKaren]

Glad you are expanding your understanding of grace---it is an amazing gift to contemplate.

[@evelynhaumaha2880]

Brother Brad, you will not remember me, I met you at time out for women in NZ, a long time ago. You gave me the experience where I felt our Saviours love through your love and hug you gave me that day....I still feel that love when I ponder that moment. Thankyou.

[@ronpalmer2u]

Thank you brother Wilcox. You are an excellent teacher, Im 82 years old and still learning.

[@tpbarron]

Thank you Brad Wilcox! Loved this!

[@karenvanzijl7915]

Brad, thank you so much for your testimony and insight! You have addressed issues that I have struggled with my entire life!!

[@letitialyons8959]

He asked...like the kids' song: " Heavenly Father... Are You really there? And do You hear and answer every child's prayer...😇😃🎶🎶🎶

[@little-miss-happy]

You’re hearts not frozen- you’re a wonderful person! I pray you get the things you desire!

[@kyll5552]

Thanks for sharing this!

[@insightswithKaren]

Thank you for coming to listen.

[@midnight0675]

I like this a lot , I have started to learn about Grace and what it is.

[@insightswithKaren]

Glad you stopped by. Grace is a beautiful thing to understand--that unmerited power, provision and strength of God--.. let us know what you are learning!

[@natalrossainz228]

starts at 3:04

[@dwyanewade8645]

MVP

[@Jensley_Report]

Watching this again, and when Brad said, Jesus was not good because he was on camera, something a preacher once said came to mind. Out of Acts 3:11. As the man held on to Peter and John. This was after they prayed for the lame man to be healed. He held on to them after. They weren’t posing for pictures. They did service and were moving on to go to church and the man Held on to them.

[@TrinnLey]

What a wonderful testimony.

[@insightswithKaren]

Thanks for stopping by, Trinn.

[@NoomiIsaksdotter-xy1gx]

Så bra🥰

[@carolswarbrick1722]

He is God lead, no he's not boring. I feel l have grown along his learning, teachings and time taking notes for myself. If l say he is solid, he is so. He never budges. I don't ever doubt his assurance about how to live, truly live Christ's Gospel, is clear. " Brad don't Budge!" 🇬🇧 30:50

[@ruthannegreengrass7063]

Hi ! Brad Wilcox, you don’t know me. But I saw you in Education Week no sure if BYU or the U. I went back

[@insightswithKaren]

I hope he saw this, RuthAnne!

[@williamcharles2117]

His asking if God is out there is like being a gold miner (around 18:00 in) reminds me of Ronald Reagan's story of looking for a pony in the horse plop.

[@aaronabbott9595]

Grace = power & blessings

[@jesusistheplanthereisnopla5547]

My friends good afternoon thank you i feel the same way as you are feeling right now. Without a real relationship with Jesus we all feel hopeless... that is why we Need Jesus not Joseph Smith... I was raised in the church I went on a mission for the church I served in the bishopric elders quorum and different leadership positions in the church I have read the book of Mormon and I have found it to be absolutely inconsistent with the true word of God the Bible. Here are a couple of historical facts in the actual church history of the LDS church you may want to research:: 1) Joseph Smith marrying girls under the age of 15 example: Fanny Alger (God forbids such abuse) 2) Joseph Smith sending men on missions then while they are gone marrying their wives committing polyandry (Against Gods Will) 3) Brigham Young teaching the theory of Adam is God our father that is false and not taught in the Bible (False Doctrine) 4) Joseph Smith was a 33rd° Mason and he stole the Freemason temple ceremony and implemented it in the LDS temple ceremony 5) True Christianity never fell from the earth Matt 16:17-19 Joseph Smith lied that the gospel needed to be restored it never left These are just a few of hundreds of historical examples that disproves the divinity of the profits of the church there is only one way to heaven as it says in John chapter 14 verse six Jesus is the way and the truth and the life no man following a false religion will enter the kingdom of heaven Look up www.CESletters.org or com Love you and Jesus does to, He wants you to feel his peace and he wants your family to feel that same piece the celestial kingdom is a man-made false reality as soon as you can put off yourself and your pride humble yourself and follow Jesus and accept Him into your heart you too will enter the kingdom of heaven along with your wife and family guaranteed Www.JesusIsThePlan.com Love you

[@germanslice]

@@jesusistheplanthereisnopla5547 You are full of nonsense. And deny what Jesus says ín my father's house are many mansions'and deny also the resurrection of the dead.

[@jesusistheplanthereisnopla5547]

germanslice Thank you for getting back to me brother how long have you been a Mormon

[@germanslice]

I been in the church since 1994. So I been here for a long time. And I know Elohim is behind the gospel plan of salvation that is taught in the church.

[@jesusistheplanthereisnopla5547]

germanslice I was raised in the church, my family has always been a member of the church I was baptized into the Mormon faith back in the 1970s When I first started learning of all the false teachings in the church it was shocking to me I had no idea at all that throughout the history of the church The leaders would continually revise the church doctrine To fit what was being taught in modern day society, that is why there have been so many different changes and revisions to the different teachings in the church as I’m sure you are well aware such sources as these are really easy to look up and study: www.CESLETTER.org When I realized it was impossible to enter the kingdom of heaven when you are worshiping a false religion, false teachings and a false relationship with Jesus Christ and a false teachings of who God is. That was when I started to pray and actually read the Bible and actually learned what it meant to be a follower of Christ Matthew 7:21-23 Not everyone that saith unto me Lord Lord shall enter into the kingdom of heaven but he that do with the will of my father which is in heaven For example We are taught to have no other gods above Jesus Christ all throughout the Bible for example in Exodus 20:3 Thou shout have no other gods before me however the Mormon church teaches that the men of the church can actually become gods and rule over their own world and some other universe all of which is absolutely false Brigham Young in his early discourses during conference would teach that Adam was actually God and that Adam actually created the earth ??? which is obviously false also in Matthew chapter 24:24 Jesus teaches to not follow false prophets for they will lead you to hell. Brigham Young Joseph Smith were both false prophets and the foundation of the church and its teachings are also false and not based off biblical principles. Joseph Smith taught that the church of Jesus Christ and the priesthood fell away from the earth that is why he had to restore it however again that was a false teaching in Matthew 16:18-19 Jesus told Peter that his church would never fall away from the earth it shall stand up against the gates of hell and whatever he would bind on earth through the priesthood would also be bound in heaven the true church of Jesus Christ never fell away from the earth that is why so many Christians went through so much persecution during the inquisition years. The church teaches that you have to do such things as not drink Coca-Cola, not drink coffee, not drink wine, pay 10% of your gross income, Practice polygamy, do not allow blacks to participate in ordinances in the church, discriminate against dark colored people, work your way into the celestial kingdom, have multiple wives, practice polyandry, basically it is up to you and what you do in works that you do or do not do that will allow you into the Celestial kingdom. In John 14:6 Jesus says only I am the way and the truth and the life no man can enter the kingdom of heaven but by me. See it is not by works it is by faith in Jesus Christ and being obedient to him not to Joseph Smith.. The Mormon church teaches that you’re not going to heaven after you die which is false in the Mormon faith they teach you that you have to work your way into some kingdom called the celestial kingdom or maybe another one that’s called the terrestrial Kingdom or maybe even another one called the Telestial kingdom none of which Jesus or any of his apostles or disciples taught so I guess if you want to go to one of those made up kingdoms that’s your choice?? The Mormon faith does not teach that you go to heaven they teach you go to some kingdom that is made up so in a weird way you don’t have to worry about going to heaven because you’re not going there by following the Mormon faith but by default you will go somewhere that they tell you that you might end up going if you work hard enough to get there Ephesians 2:8-9 For by grace are you saved through faith and not of yourselves it is the gift of God not of works lest any man should boast Joshua 24:15 if it seems evil to you to serve the Lord Jesus Christ then choose you this day who you will serve whether the gods with your father serve that we’re on the other side of the flood or the gods of the Amorites but as for me and my household we will serve the Lord Jesus Christ.. Basically to answer your question you cannot enter into the kingdom of heaven as a Mormon because they do not teach that the Mormon faith teaches a whole different doctrine of a Jesus taught so whatever kingdom they say you’ll go into Someday is probably what you believe is true however in the Bible and through Jesus Christ we are taught if we follow him repent of our sins accept him as our Lord and Savior and have no other Gods ahead of him that we will enter into the kingdom of heaven and we are forgiven of our sins we do not have to go to a bishop to repent of our sins because we have a relationship with Jesus we pray to him and he is our savior not Brigham Young or Joseph Smith or somebody else and because Jesus rose three days later he allowed us the opportunity to enter into the kingdom of heaven not into some other kingdom like the Mormon church teachers but into the kingdom of heaven So it sounds like because you’re following the Mormon faith and Joseph Smith and Brigham Young and the made of gold plates and polygamy and everything else and because you’re not following Jesus Christ the way the Bible teaches us you will not enter into the kingdom of heaven but you will be cast into hell which I pray you do not choose I actually pray that you humble yourself read the Bible at least read the book of John all the way through pray about having a relationship with Jesus Christ and I will pray for you as well Because I desire to see you in the kingdom of heaven someday my friend with me and hopefully your family and my family I love you you can email me anytime at [e-mail] or go to www.jesusis the plan.com

[@letitialyons8959]

I like those fishies, too...🐠🐡🐠🐠🐠🐡😃

[@beverlyhill6783]

What a Wonderful Man - I have visited our local ward off and on for a good while - I’am a lady of 58 years and If I join the church - I would be the only one - I have a question. - Being the only one in my family a member - How does the church handle Funerals - would my family be able to attended - could they take charge given that their not members - they may even have it at a different place not the ward I would join - just want my family in my life and If I become a member would church not allow my family to plan and do this for me -

[@catcrazy8]

The family makes all the decisions in a members funeral. If your family would like help or participation of the members of your ward they can contact them. The LDS funerals I have attended were held in the chapel and all were welcome. The funeral can be held wherever you wish. Let your family know if there is anyone you would like to speak and any favorite hymns you would like to be sung. If you have any questions ask the Bishop of the ward you are attending. Hope this helps.

[@beverlyhill6783]

@@catcrazy8 Yes - Thank You so much

[@jakefishingw]

Hey how did it go 1 year later ????? Did you talk to the missionaries

[@ourlifeinwashington4114]

Just found you today. Thank you. A few other good LDS channels are Kwaku and Saints unscripted. God bless.

[@insightswithKaren]

Thanks for joining us from Washington!

[@LiberLady]

My comment is to the host. It appears you may be suffering from a goiter....please get yourself checked out! I hope this comment is helpful to you! Thank you for this interview. God loves us, and wants us to know him and he wants us to also succeed!

[@rebeccalarson7995]

What happened to your website? Are you still doing it under another name?

[@iowaguy6590]

I went to upcloseandmormon.com and it went to a go daddy site

[@prayerwarrior7778]

But Moroni 10:32 is that ‘I need to earn grace’ extreme. The BOM teaches that you need to earn grace

[@brockellis1058]

Grace is given as a free gift. Grace is the ABILITY to change. Thus, grace enables us to repent, be sanctified, be forgiven, and progress. In other words, grace is given to all. The ability to repent, be forgiven, be sanctified, and progress is given to ALL. But also, grace is POWER to change. Grace gives all the intuition, help, and influence (Spirit) to repent, be forgiven, be sanctified, and progress. We not also have to opportunity, we have the help and reminder from the Holy Ghost. Thus, we grace is defined as “the ENABLING POWER.” In response to “then is His grace sufficient for you.”: Before this it says to “deny yourselves of all ungodliness”. Which is, to repent. This does not mean to never seen, but to repent from all your sins. “Sufficient” means to be enough for. Now, we have to determine what is Moroni saying this is enough for? “Perfection” or salvation. God’s enabling power is enough for perfection when you repent.

[@prayerwarrior7778]

@@brockellis1058 Let's look at the verse then in its entirety. Moroni 10:32, "Yea, come unto Christ, and be perfected in him, and deny yourselves of all ungodliness; and if ye shall deny yourselves of all ungodliness and love God with all your might, mind and strength, then is his grace sufficient for you, that by his grace ye may be perfect in Christ; and if by the grace of God ye are perfect in Christ, ye can in nowise deny the power of God." "Grace is given as a free gift. Grace is the ABILITY to change. Thus, grace enables us to repent, be sanctified, be forgiven, and progress.In other words, grace is given to all. The ability to repent, be forgiven, be sanctified, and progress is given to ALL." I would agree that the grace of God (along with the goodness of God) leads us to repentance and good works (Eph 2:8-10, Psalm 33:5). But I do not think THAT is what Moroni 10:32 appears to be saying. Notice the 'if, then' statement. This is written like a contract. Notice this, " and if ye shall deny yourselves of all ungodliness and love God with all your might, mind and strength, then is his grace sufficient for you,". So in order for the 'grace of God to be sufficient' one has to do four things: deny themselves of ALL ungodliness, love God with all might, mind, and strength--only after ALL four qualifications are met-is the grace sufficient. Grace according to google, "grace[ɡrās]NOUNsimple elegance or refinement of movement."she moved through the water with effortless grace"synonyms:elegance · stylishness · poise · finesse · charm · gracefulness · dexterity · [more]courteous goodwill."at least he has the grace to admit his debt to her"synonyms:courtesy · courteousness · politeness · manners · good manners · [more](in Christian belief) the free and unmerited favor of God, as manifested in the salvation of sinners and the bestowal of blessings.synonyms:favor · good will · generosity · kindness · benefaction · beneficence · indulgencea period officially allowed for payment of a sum due or for compliance with a law or condition, especially an extended period granted as a special favor." At least in English grace is a noun. Yet what you appear to be describing is a verb. "But also, grace is POWER to change. Grace gives all the intuition, help, and influence (Spirit) to repent, be forgiven, be sanctified, and progress." I would say the Holy Spirit gives us those things. Not grace. Grace is what we needed to be right with God. Grace is Jesus on the cross. Grace is Jesus risen again. This power comes from the Holy Spirit. Acts 1:8 8But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." "2 Timothy 1:7 7For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline" "We not also have to opportunity, we have the help and reminder from the Holy Ghost." Everything that you have described grace doing is what the Holy Spirit does. "Thus, we grace is defined as “the ENABLING POWER.”" I do not see that as how grace is defined in the bible nor in Moroni 10:32. "In response to “then is His grace sufficient for you.”:Before this it says to “deny yourselves of all ungodliness”. Which is, to repent." But that is not what it says. And sense we cannot look at Moroni 10:32 in the original languages like we can with the bible, we cannot get a better idea for what this really means. "This does not mean to never seen, but to repent from all your sins." Well then, how do you know when you have repented enough? Because it says 'of all ungodliness.' "“Sufficient” means to be enough for." Yes I know. "Now, we have to determine what is Moroni saying this is enough for?" How can we when we do not have the original languages handy? "“Perfection” or salvation." Well 'all ungodliness is pretty clearly perfection, so... Not much wiggle room there. "God’s enabling power is enough for perfection when you repent." They maybe what you have been taught at the LDS church but it is not what this specific verse it saying. Hence my point.

[@brockellis1058]

@@prayerwarrior7778 Grace is the enabling power of the atonement (Christ’s death for us). This is taught by LDS prophets, who preach for the Church and are the ultimate spokesman for God. Let’s define the atonement first: Because we all are sinners, we are both separated from God (spiritual death) and will experience physical death. Because we cannot overcome either without divine intervention, Christ died for us. We needed him to unlock the chains of our own sins which bound us forever and we needed him to triumph over physical death. Paul taught that ALL will be resurrected (saved from physical death). But, not all will be saved from spiritual death. How do we obtain salvation from sin? We repent, believe ON Jesus Christ and be baptized by immersion. Let’s break down each of those 3 things. Repent: Repentance literally means to change. The act of changing allows us to be free from the effects of sin. We are both forgiven and sanctified as we repent. Faith: We must have belief in the principles that Jesus Christ taught. We must not do these things with disbelief. Baptism: Baptism is both the entry point into God’s Church and a covenant made with God. It symbolizes both Jesus’s resurrection and death. It also symbolizes ours. All baptism is followed by the baptism of the Holy Spirit. This gives you the Holy Ghost with a more surety and also a covenant. Now, what does this have to do with grace you might ask? Grace both enables and empowers ALL OF THIS. Grace allows us to be resurrected, to be sanctified of sin, to be forgiven of sin, and thus to be saved from sin. I will now break down the verse in question: “come unto Christ, and be perfected in him,” means to follow His teachings. Following His teachings FULLY, leads to perfection. “deny yourselves of all ungodliness;” means to repent of sins. “and if ye shall deny yourselves of all ungodliness, and love God with all your might, mind and strength, then is his grace sufficient for you, that by his grace ye may be perfect in Christ;” Thus if we repent and love God FULLY, then His grace is FULLY (sufficient) enough for perfection in Christ. “and if by the grace of God ye are perfect in Christ, ye can in nowise deny the power of God.” And if we are perfect in Christ, no one can deny God’s power (If He can make us perfect no one can deny Him). You tell me that this is not listed in the verse… you just don’t have the correct knowledge of ALL the scriptures to interpret this verse. God’s grace will be undeniable to all when those who repent fully and love God fully are perfected. If you want citations or verses to back up my points, I am fully capable and willing to do so.

[@brockellis1058]

@@prayerwarrior7778 to answer your ‘grace is a noun, not a verb’ the act of grace (perfect person’s, Christ’s, death on the cross) is a noun. But the influence that the act did, gives us all the help and ability to repent, be baptized, and have faith.

[@prayerwarrior7778]

@@brockellis1058 "Grace is the enabling power of the atonement (Christ’s death for us)." No, the Holy Spirit is the power Acts 1:8 and 2 Tim 1:7. "This is taught by LDS prophets, who preach for the Church and are the ultimate spokesman for God." Just because you believe the LDS prophets are spokespeople for God does not mean they are. Apostles and prophets are for today Eph 2:19-20 and Eph 4:11. But there are many false prophets. Not everyone that calls themselves by a title has been given that title by God. The Holy Spirit is the spokesperson for God (John 14:26, 1 John 2:27-the Holy Spirit is our teacher, not men. "Let’s define the atonement first:Because we all are sinners, we are both separated from God (spiritual death) and will experience physical death. Because we cannot overcome either without divine intervention, Christ died for us. We needed him to unlock the chains of our own sins which bound us forever and we needed him to triumph over physical death. Paul taught that ALL will be resurrected (saved from physical death). But, not all will be saved from spiritual death. How do we obtain salvation from sin? We repent, believe ON Jesus Christ and be baptized by immersion." Would you say that baptism is a requirement to reach Heavenly Father (I said to reach Heavenly Father, NOT salvation)? What else is required to reach Heavenly Father? "Let’s break down each of those 3 things.Repent: Repentance literally means to change. The act of changing allows us to be free from the effects of sin. We are both forgiven and sanctified as we repent." No, repent does not mean to change, it means to change direction. The Holy Spirit does the changing in us, Phil 1:6, He does the work in us so that He gets all of the credit. (Disclaimer, I am NOT saying we should not repent of the sins we commit daily, we should-but the definition you have given of repentance is incorrect). repent according to google-feel or express sincere regret or remorse about one's wrongdoing or sin, view or think of (an action or omission) with deep regret or remorse, feel regret or penitence about.. Notice NONE of these definitions have anything to do with changing ourselves. (We should strive to love and be obedient to God-but that is NOT what repent means). Did you know that God repented (Gen 6:6)? So in short, your definition of repent or repentance is inaccurate. "Faith: We must have belief in the principles that Jesus Christ taught. We must not do these things with disbelief." So what would you say is 'believing the gospel and principles of Jesus Christ'? What does that mean? "Baptism: Baptism is both the entry point into God’s Church and a covenant made with God." It is not ever called a covenant in the NT. Because we cannot keep our covenants and James 2:10 makes it very clear if we are going to keep a law and break it at any point-then we are guilty of all. I would highly recommend you read Gal 4 on covenants. "It symbolizes both Jesus’s resurrection and death. It also symbolizes ours. " I agree. "All baptism is followed by the baptism of the Holy Spirit." Nope. Actually one is supposed to be born again (which means the HS dwells in their spiritman, 1 Cor 3:16, Eph 1:13) BEFORE they are baptized. We are baptized BECAUSE we are born again, not to BE born again. John 3:5 has NOTHING to do with water baptism. "This gives you the Holy Ghost with a more surety and also a covenant." Baptism does NOT give you the HS. Faith and receiving the biblical gospel does. Eph 1:13 proves that. Else the thief on the cross could not be born again (Luke 22:39-43). "Now, what does this have to do with grace you might ask? Grace both enables and empowers ALL OF THIS. Grace allows us to be resurrected, to be sanctified of sin, to be forgiven of sin, and thus to be saved from sin. " NO, no no no. That is what the Holy Spirit does in us. You are giving man credit for only what God can do Phil 1:6. John 15:5, Romans 8:7-8. "I will now break down the verse in question:“come unto Christ, and be perfected in him,” means to follow His teachings. Following His teachings FULLY, leads to perfection. " Have you followed His teachings FULLY yet? How do you know when you have? If not, then according to this verse His grace is not sufficient for you. That is really sad. Such an impossible standard to meet. James 2:10, "For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all." Romans 8:7-8, "7Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be. 8So then they that are in the flesh cannot please God." "“deny yourselves of all ungodliness;” means to repent of sins." How come Moroni does not say 'repent of sins' in this verse when He says it in Moroni 6:8, "But as oft as they repented and sought forgiveness, with real intent, they were forgiven."? It sounds to me like you are trying to make this passage of scripture say something that it does not. "“and if ye shall deny yourselves of all ungodliness, and love God with all your might, mind and strength, then is his grace sufficient for you, that by his grace ye may be perfect in Christ;” Thus if we repent and love God FULLY, then His grace is FULLY (sufficient) enough for perfection in Christ. " Well how do you know when you have done it fully? Are you doing it fully now? "“and if by the grace of God ye are perfect in Christ, ye can in nowise deny the power of God.” And if we are perfect in Christ, no one can deny God’s power (If He can make us perfect no one can deny Him)." But how are we perfect in Christ? Through our work trying to 'repent daily', or through His finished work on the cross? It is ONE or the other, it cannot be both. Romans 11:6, "And if by grace, then is it no more of works: otherwise grace is no more grace. But if it be of works, then it is no more grace: otherwise work is no more work." "You tell me that this is not listed in the verse… you just don’t have the correct knowledge of ALL the scriptures to interpret this verse." Because I do not have the 'fullness of the gospel', correct? Look at Moroni 6:8 for me and tell me why repentance is mentioned there but not in Moroni 10:32. "God’s grace will be undeniable to all when those who repent fully and love God fully are perfected." What does repent fully mean? "to answer your ‘grace is a noun, not a verb’ the act of grace (perfect person’s, Christ’s, death on the cross) is a noun. But the influence that the act did, gives us all the help and ability to repent, be baptized, and have faith." So what you mean is that the RESULT of grace is a verb? But what gives us this ability is the HS, not us trying to just keep repenting and following the 'principles of Jesus Christ'. The HS convicts and corrects us. He is our guide and we do not need any man to teach us (1 John 2:27 states this).

[@TheKetoSurvivor]

Bless you, Brother Brad for sharing your understanding and testimony. As for the diet I suggest you pray, watch Dr. Benjamin Bickman's BYU talk "The Plagues of Prosperity," and follow up with the video at insuliniq.com Thank you for being the great influence for good that you are and best of luck with the diet! PS I see this video was posted a few years ago. Dr. Bickman's talk was given July 17, 2018, and if you got to that website it gets into the science a little more and they offer free resources that website.

[@fayelewis5476]

Imagine spending your whole life know that your religion is wrong all the while pretending it isn't. Such a sad story.

[@jamesmccluskey8055]

Why are you here? You are nothing but a Anti-Mormon gaslighting troll.

[@sdfotodude]

One turning point was last Sunday. Your broadcasting days are over.

[@jamesmccluskey8055]

Modern-day living Prophet s and Apostles - mandatory elements of Christ’s true church, then and now Living apostles, prophets and teachers would be a part of Christ's true church - Ephesians 2:19-20, 1 Cor. 12:27-28, Mark 3:13-15 Two modern-day, living prophets of God will be killed by evil men (thus, legitimate latter-day prophets) - Rev. 11:4-12 Christ's warning about false prophets did not state that ALL prophets would be false, for the system of prophets and apostles was to perpetuate (and did) after Christ’s departure - Mat. 17:15, 1 Cor. 12:27-28, Acts 13:1, Acts 11:28-30 God does nothing unless his secrets are revealed to us through the mouths of his prophets - Amos 3:7 Living prophets were part of the post-Christ church - Acts 13:1, 11:28-30, Ephesians 4:11-14 Mankind is solely responsible to believe in the prophets - Luke 16:19-31 God has always spoken through prophets, and never said he was done speaking through them - Luke 1:70 God speaks to Ezekiel through a prophet instead of choosing to speak to him directly - Isaiah 37:4-5 Many of Christ's true prophets got killed in the "Name of God" (Joseph Smith martyred as well) - John 16:2 Christ's ways have not and will not be changed ever (this would include speaking through prophets) - Hebrews 13:8

[@fayelewis5476]

Brethren, my heart’s desire and my prayer to God for them is for their salvation. 2 For I testify about them that they have a zeal for God, but not in accordance with knowledge. 3 For not knowing about God’s righteousness and seeking to establish their own, they did not subject themselves to the righteousness of God. 4 For Christ is the end of keeping the law for righteousness to everyone who believes. Romans 10

[@jamesmccluskey8055]

We don't Gain salvation while in this Earth

[@prayerwarrior7778]

How can Jesus be good if He is not God in the flesh? Even He said no one is good but God (Mark 10:18).

[@jamesmccluskey8055]

Jesus Christ is not God and God is not Jesus Christ.

[@prayerwarrior7778]

@@jamesmccluskey8055 really? Present your case.what makes you deny the trinity which has been believed in and held onto as the only correct way to understand the nature of God for 2000 years?

[@jamesmccluskey8055]

@@prayerwarrior7778 The apostate “Trinity” view of God is supported in the Bible on only two verses, 1 John 5:7 & 8. However, these two verses do not exist in the original Greek and Hebrew texts. Revealingly, they are also not found in the original 1611 printing of the King James Holy Bible. They have since been inserted to shore up the apostate concept of the Trinity, and are to be disregarded as fraudulent. In an effort of correction, many modern Bibles are now being printed without these two verses. This correction restores doctrinal continuity throughout the Old and New Testaments and once again renders the concept of the Trinity to be completely void of any scriptural support whatsoever.

[@prayerwarrior7778]

@@jamesmccluskey8055 "The apostate “Trinity” view of God is supported in the Bible on only two verses, 1 John 5:7 & 8. " With respect, this is factually incorrect. There are a ton of verses that support the trinity in the bible that are not just the 'johannine comma', and I personally never use it because of the reason you have cited to explain the trinity, as it is too confusing. "However, these two verses do not exist in the original Greek and Hebrew texts." That is technically not true. There are PORTIONS of these verses NOT found in the original languages, but that doesn't mean these verses are not in the original languages---so what you said is incorrect. Here is a more fair statement, "The Comma Johanneum (or Comma Johannine) is a reference to a textual variant found at the end of 1 John 5:7-8. The term refers to the shorter clause of John. The shorter version in English reads, "For there are three that testify: the Spirit and the water and the blood; and these three agree." The longer version reads, "For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one. And there are three that bear witness in earth, the Spirit, and the water, and the blood: and these three agree in one." If the Comma Johanneum were an original part of the passage, it would be the most direct reference to the Trinity in the Bible." www.compellingtruth.org/comma-Johanneum.html "Revealingly, they are also not found in the original 1611 printing of the King James Holy Bible." Well the 1611 KJV is not the only version of the bible. There are better versions. And we can still look at the bible in the original languages today, as many sources such as biblegateway biblehub and blueletterbible are examples. "They have since been inserted to shore up the apostate concept of the Trinity, and are to be disregarded as fraudulent." It is true that Erasmus did put this in largely due to the pressure from the Catholic church. However, this does not in any way shape or form discredit the trinity that is supported in so many verses. I will list them and you can pick a few that I am sure you will contest. We can go through them. "In an effort of correction, many modern Bibles are now being printed without these two verses." Yes, they probably are. The original languages are what we want to look at, the bible was not translated through a game of telephone. "This correction restores doctrinal continuity throughout the Old and New Testaments and once again renders the concept of the Trinity to be completely void of any scriptural support whatsoever." LOL. So one verse in the bible dismantled and all of Christians have been gravely wrong about the nature of God for the last 2000 years. Here are the verses that support the trinity: John 1:1-3, John 1:14, John 4:24, John 8:48, Luke 5:21, Mark 2:5, Genesis 1:26, Romans 8:9, 1 Corinthians 6:11, Galatians 4;6, 2 Corinthians 3:17. John 10:30 1 Corinthians 8:6. Colossians 2:9 Isaiah 9:6, Philippians 2:5-8 Colossians 1:15-17, Genesis 11:7. Genesis 1:2,

[@jamesmccluskey8055]

@@prayerwarrior7778 please stop repeating my comments. It makes you sound narsistic .

[@prayerwarrior7778]

“A continuous offering of forgiveness’ bullshit. Part present and future sins are ALL PAID FOR! Hebrews 10:14, “For by one offering He hath perfected for ever those who are sanctified.”

[@germanslice]

That is not the gospel of Jesus Christ that you are preaching. The Saints in the New testament were commanded by the apostles to repent all of the time even when baptised and believing when they sinned against God they still had to repent and keep the commandments or fall away from God's grace if they d not. The warnings are all in Jude and 2 timothy on this.

[@rhamsesmartinez5007]

Yes, but one cannot be forgiven of sins he/she has not committed or has not repented of, which is why Christ continually offers us forgiveness. In other words, the payment has been made, but we must be willing to give up our sins to Christ who paid for them. The phrase, "A continuous offering of forgiveness," refers to the blessing Christ offers us to be forgiven of future sins whenever we commit them IF we repent of them. We cannot simply accept Christ's payment for the sin and still keep the sin. We must allow Christ to take it from us.

[@germanslice]

@@rhamsesmartinez5007 That's why we teach daily repentance in the Church.

[@rhamsesmartinez5007]

@@germanslice Correct. My reply was to Prayer Warrior 777. I just forgot to address her. I should probably do that.

[@prayerwarrior7778]

@@germanslice "That is not the gospel of Jesus Christ that you are preaching." You mean, it is not the LDS false gospel I am preaching, yes that is correct. "The Saints in the New testament were commanded by the apostles to repent all of the time even when baptised and believing when they sinned against God they still had to repent and keep the commandments or fall away from God's grace if they do not." I do not teach to not repent. Repentance is a part of the Christian walk. But what I am saying is that much of the LDS church teaches is false and hersey according to the bible. "The warnings are all in Jude and 2 timothy on this." Jude and 2 Tim warn against false gospels and false doctrine, to which the LDS church is an example. Smith likely did see an angel, but it was not from God. In the NT, there were no Christian priests, no Christian temples (yes they met in the JEWISH temple courts, part of this was to witness and part of it was to fellowship in a member did not have a house big enough to hold everyone). No such thing as temple sealings, no such things as baptism for the dead. NO belief in the plurality of gods. the NT church did not believe everyone was a child of God. I am sure you will contest it. I have scripture to back this up.

[@carolgillette5724]

Brad we are so far in fee item we are going threw we can't pay our toting so tithing I'm so thing lose I'm men till so is there hope for for me

[@gambent6853]

Hello Sister, I just wanted to let you know that there is always hope through Christ. He knows you personally, He knows your trials, and He knows your needs. He loves you. Don't give up and always remember that He is there for you.

[@letitialyons8959]

Don't worry...I'm not perfect, either...I think Heavenly Father will take your circumstances into account...Sometimes it's been fear over faith... which is wrong...buuuuuuuuuut...earthly circumstances stink...😓😫💔💖😇

[@letitialyons8959]

I don't think he sees what's on KZbin, but I'm sure you could write to him...

[@jesusistheplanthereisnopla5547]

Do not feel guilty about pain and amount of typing that you feel the church forces you to pay tithing needs to be a gift from your heart otherwise it is a vein offering what are you give one penny or $100,000 it’s simply needs to be from your heart not from a forest resolution remember the story in the Bible about the widows mite

[@midnight0675]

Yes there is hope for you through Jesus Christ. His grace is sufficient for you .

[@fayelewis5476]

The bottom line is that in Mormonism our works, not Jesus' works, determines whether or not we will live eternally with God. Jesus purchased piano lessons for us but we had better "practice, practice, practice." The mother's (and God's) joy is seeing the child improve. Jesus didn't purchase piano lessons for us, he made us concert pianists! I'm referring to our wonderful new status in Christ. In Christ, God sees us as saints, as righteous, as holy people. Not only has Christ paid for all our sins, he also covers us with his righteousness. He credits us with his perfection. Because of Jesus, we are already worthy to live with God for all eternity. This holds true even when we don't practice. Our sins don't nullify our wonderful status. Only unbelief does that. It is true that we want to express our appreciation to God by trying to lead a God-pleasing life. But trying to lead a God-pleasing life has no bearing on our eternal destiny. Whenever the topic is heaven, the only thing which counts is Jesus' completed work for us. We don't have to practice for heaven. In God's sight because of Jesus, we are already concert pianists. I know that my sins have been forgiven. I know that I have been perfected. I know that i have eternal life. I know that I will live with Heavenly Father for all eternity. Hebrews 10 For by one offering he hath perfected for ever them that are sanctified. 15 Whereof the Holy Ghost also is a witness to us: for after that he had said before, 16 This is the covenant that I will make with them after those days, saith the Lord, I will put my laws into their hearts, and in their minds will I write them; 17 And their sins and iniquities will I remember no more.

[@germanslice]

God is not going to let you walk into the highest kingdom of heaven without knowing how to live the basic laws of the highest kingdom. For God is a God of Order. Those who don't know how to live the highest laws of heaven cannot inherit the Father's kingdom so they inherit a lesser degree glory of heaven instead as a result..... God can only write his laws in our hearts only if we are submit ourselves to his will. He will write them in no other way. He is a God of obedience and law and A God of Order.

[@jeffreysmith7542]

Revelations 22:14 Blessed are they that do his commandments that they may have right to the tree of life and enter into the gates of the city. James 2:20 Faith without works is dead. James 2:22 By works a man is justified and not by faith only II Peter 1:10 Give diligence to make your calling and election sure. Mathew 19:17 If thou will enter into life keep the commandments. Ecclesiasts 12:13-14 For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it be good or whether it be evil. Protestants do not worship the Jesus of the bible but have created an idol god so they can continue to live their life in sin. They will be sadly disappointed on the day of judgment.

[@fayelewis5476]

@@jeffreysmith7542 The Jesus of the Bible claimed to be God in the flesh. Why do you deny this? I know that my sins have been forgiven. I know that I have been made perfect. I know that I have eternal life. I know that I will live with Heavenly Father for all eternity. Hebrews 10 For by one offering He has perfected for all time those who are [g]sanctified. 15 And the Holy Spirit also testifies to us; for after saying, 16 “This is the covenant which I will make with them After those days, declares the Lord: I will put My laws upon their hearts, And write them on their mind,” He then says, 17 “And their sins and their lawless deeds I will no longer remember.” 18 Now where there is forgiveness of these things, an offering for sin is no longer required.

[@fayelewis5476]

@@jeffreysmith7542 It is idolatry to worship a god with a body of flesh and bone, came from another planet, had to work his way to godhood, lives near a star named Kolob and is out sleeping with other women. It is blasphemy to mock Christ and say he is a created being the brother of Lucifer. It is lying to say that you can become a god one day, need to go through a 'worthiness' interview, get a temple recommend, learn secret handshakes, grips and tokens, get married, get your marriage sealed, wear temple garments, etc.. As a LDS, you are breaking the first, second, third and ninth commandment. Living your life in sin will never get you into heaven. So true.

[@germanslice]

You believe Jesus is God the Father and that God is an invisible Spirit floating around in all the universe you have that incorrect. And you also have grace incorrect.. . Because Jesus is risen up in the flesh. and it was God the Father who raised him up. Both God and Jesus Christ have resurrected bodies of flesh and bones housed over their eternal spirits. We have told you how its possible for God to always exist as an intelligent spiritual being before he obtained a glorified body of flesh and bones because intelilgence cannot be created because it is eternal...... The Spirit of the Lord exists everywhere in the universe because that light and glory is coming from God the Father's own resurrected body. It was God the Father who handed the kingdom over to Christ, Christ never gave the kingdom of God to himself. Delegation of power an authority involves two people.... Christ represents the Father's Authority by Divine Vesture. He speaks on the Father's behalf. He teaches the Father's laws. He goes about doing his Father's business. You do err not understanding the scriptures. for it is the Father who seeth all things when people on the planet pray to him in their closets to him just as paul the apostle bowed his knees to pray to God the Father in the name of Jesus which is how Latter-day saints also pray.. Christ can't see all things. He only becomes aware of something if the Father brings it to his awareness. Christ doesn't even know the hour of his own Coming. Only the Father knows. So Christ is not fully omnipresent as God the Father is. Christ is not all-knowing as the Father is. You argue with the latter-day Saints and wrest the teachings of Paul trying to justify the incorrect teachings of evnagelism because you don't have the truth in you because you don't know God the Father....

[@drblmb]

i eat poop for breakfast

[@letitialyons8959]

Ew.....💩....is it good?

[@savedbygrace745]

He's got Grace ALL WRONG!

[@cadenheywood1483]

How so?

[@savedbygrace745]

@@cadenheywood1483 kzbin.info/www/bejne/jWrNhHiYbqeekM0

[@cadenheywood1483]

Watched the video. I believe he has grace right still.

[@jesusistheplanthereisnopla5547]

Grace is a free gift from God. God came down in the form of a baby he willingly died on the cross for all of us and all of our sins freely and allows us to accept his free gift of grace simply by following him based on biblical principles we do not have to earn our way into heaven it is a free gift of God John chapter 14 verse six

[@prayerwarrior7778]

@@cadenheywood1483 grace. Eph 2:8-10. And Romans 11:6