Sharing the Biblical Jesus with Mormons with Truth and Grace.

[@Smitty1307]

I grew up Mormon. I've always been taught read the Book of Mormon, and get to the Temple.... they never taught me to have a personal relationship with Jesus. Then, when I saw what happens in the temple, that was enough for me. I'll never go there. I'm Christian. Barely found a church.... trying to get to know my Savior.

[@the925lady]

Fast and pray, and keep looking for a church. God bless you!

[@kristinab1078]

Interesting. I was a member for over 30 years. From the time I was just small and in primary, I was taught about Jesus - about drawing closer to him through prayer, asking for his help when needed, asking for forgiveness through him, etc. My Sunday school education was strongly Biblically based. This was also emphasized in Young Women's. I'm confused that you were "never" taught to have a personal relationship with Jesus b/c it was fundamental to primary lessons. At least, the primary I remembered from when I was young and when I taught it 20 years ago.

[@KM-zn3lx]

I grew up around Mormons and the girls were all about marrying in the Temple. Number one goal!

[@KM-zn3lx]

Brooke..did you lose ur family? I left the Roman Catholic Church btw...so I know the heartache that takes place!

[@Deepthoughts4ever]

I went to many churches and found my home. You will find a good Bible based church ❤

[@Jesusismysavior58]

About 5 years ago the Holy Spirit led me to read the Holy Bible. He instilled a great hunger in me for the truth and purity of God’s word. He gave me a testimony of the word of truth and led me away from the Mormon church. Luckily, I was never fully indoctrinated in their added doctrines. In Jesus Christ alone my blessed hope is found. I trust in God’s word in the Holy Bible alone.

[@jamesrebuck]

I love this so much. When you both were talking about how much you just love Mormons I couldn’t help but tear up a little bit.. My heart burns for them, and often I feel like I’m the only one like me. I feel like I’m crazy. They are so awesome and they need the real Jesus Christ. They need the message of grace and rest in Jesus! If you ask any LDS if they died right now where they would be going, most don’t know! They just hope that they did enough! I’ve been meeting with them for years now and it’s been the biggest blessing and challenge.

[@FromJosephtoJesus]

Amen! ❤✝️

[@laurenalmeyda6916]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@ericrusselljohnson1]

The only way to successfully share with a Mormon is a compassionate heart. You have one. May God bless you!

[@Servant_of_Yeshua96]

I agree

[@HaleStorm49]

What would they gain by breaking their Temple covenants and following you? They have been promised eternal marriage and Exaltation after this life...as well as The Spirit as a constant companion and Christs personal guidance and protection in morality. What are you promising them that they don't already have?

[@MattTheBandGuy]

Before I left the LDS faith, I wanted to start a quest to simplify my faith. Mormonism is pretty complicated and convoluted, and it was Matthew 22:37-40 that began that process. I just ordered a copy of Eric's book and I'm excited to get going on it.

[@ericrusselljohnson1]

I hope the book is helpful!

[@freddhernanadez2230]

Glory be to God

[@titusax]

I love the fact that the real gospel message has been presented so clearly in this interview!

[@ericrusselljohnson1]

Thanks!

[@hanichay1163]

For any Mormons struggling to break free, I am finding Ross Anderson’s little Bible study book, Jesus Without Joseph, a great blessing.

[@darafarnsworth2718]

As a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, I'm moved by how much you both care! I'm a total stranger to you, and yet you are invested in my well being. That is incredibly sweet! And I love that we don't have to agree but can still have good will towards each other.

[@samsmom400]

When you die, you're going to need the salvation of Jesus Christ. Good will means nothing at judgement time.

[@darafarnsworth2718]

@@samsmom400 Agreed!

[@charliejackson5492]

​@@darafarnsworth2718then you're admitting your Mormon Kullt is a satanicful Hoax.

[@FromJosephtoJesus]

Great conversation with Eric Johnson, Melissa! The fundamental differences in Mormonism from biblical Christianity are such that yes, we need to keep on warning people against it.

[@ericrusselljohnson1]

Thank you!

[@FromJosephtoJesus]

@@ericrusselljohnson1 Reading your book now and hoping to interview you also for my channel, early next year! Merry Christmas, and thank you for your faithful work in ministry!

[@freddhernanadez2230]

Amen

[@hanichay1163]

Lifelong 5th generation Mormon here. In recent years I found there was never enough Jesus and Jesus was never enough there. Loving our new little Bible church and Bible study classes!

[@themicdropprophet]

I pray that you will find the rest you need in Jesus and also that you'd experience the family that the Holy Spirit builds just like Romans 12 talks about.

[@JohnDoe-eo8gi]

Wow. Jesus is mentioned almost once every third verse in the Book of Mormon

[@samsmom400]

@@JohnDoe-eo8gi I know people who say "Jesus" repeatedly all the time. It doesn't mean they "know" Jesus. Mormons are not Christians. They are mormons.

[@IdratherbeinHobbiton]

This was fascinating! I wish I knew all this years ago when for the first time ever we had a couple missionaries knock on our door. Unfortunately we were not Christians back then, so I just told them we weren't interested in talking with them. But now I know more and maybe one day I'll get another chance to share the gospel with them. . The celestial kingdom sounds very disappointing though I must say. Who wants to be in charge of an entire world that could be just like this one, with the fall and people who will rebel against you, and the cycle never ends? I hope to enter into Father's rest for me when I pass from this life. I will happily (continue to) praise him forever with my brothers and sisters after this life!

[@flowerpower3618]

I agree. I think this is a fading doctrine because it’s unpopular. What part of “eternal rest “ is running your own planet. No thanks. It takes a lot of pride to think you can do that.

[@IdratherbeinHobbiton]

@@flowerpower3618 indeed! I pray more and more people are led to the true gospel.

[@ericrusselljohnson1]

I find willing and open attitudes are the ones where God sends people. May God bless your witness.

[@havas9184]

Definitely a man's religion!

[@HaleStorm49]

According to Paul celestial glory is comparable to the 🌞 while lesser resurrected glories are comparable to the 🌙 and ✨. If it sounds disappointing it's because of how it was explained to you. There will come a time when celestial glory is the only thing you will desire...and cannot have.

[@ginamiller6754]

I ordered his book, it’s on the way. My mil is LDS and I welcome prayer to bring her to the Biblical Jesus.

[@GratiaPrima_]

🙏

[@ericrusselljohnson1]

May God bless your witness!

[@lorineilson7529]

Thank you for making the gospel message so clear in this video.

[@jeffdowns1038]

Eric and MRM is THE ministry to go to on this subject. Thanks!

[@ericrusselljohnson1]

Thanks Jeff for your endorsement. May the Lord bless your work as well.

[@lynnef9330]

Thank you Melissa, for bringing on Eric and sharing about this very important subject. I’m always trying to learn new techniques to witness to Mormons in love. I live among the LDS and married a man who has a few Mormon family members on his father’s side of the family.

[@ericrusselljohnson1]

Thanks Lynne for your attitude to win people to Jesus. Another book I can recommend besides this is one I coedited with Sean McDowell, Sharing the Good News with Mormons.

[@sabrinac4535]

I’m so interested in the topic! Glad you’re covering it today!❤

[@GLM]

Really thankful for Eric and his ministry!

[@ericrusselljohnson1]

God Loves Mormons is a great website and everyone ought to check out their arsenal of videos.

[@hopeinHim5160]

​@@ericrusselljohnson1agreed! 💯

[@breenarnianwarhorse5051]

Thank you for this; we talk often about how to better talk w/ LDS people in our lives. These discussions and points of defining terms will sure help!!

[@yvonnetitus2]

I came across a few KZbinrs several months ago of ex-mo’s and my heart turned to compassion to those who are stuck in this high demand religion. Sadly, those who have come out of Mormonism most have not become born-again Christians. Mostly they are atheists, new agers, satanists, LGBT, etc. They are still lost. This book sounds amazing.

[@matthewn2559]

Melissa this a comment I posted to your video about being wooed by the New Age /Progressive Christianity movement because of questions you had in your Christian faith. I wanted to repost so you would see this video and know how great I thought that video was. Here it is: "Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind." Matthew 22 vs. 37 Awesome video! One of my favorite quotes from one of my favorite Sunday School teachers was "Never Surrender Your Thinking". I am now fortunate enough to have an office in my home and I am looking to an artist to make a great picture with this saying on it. One of the main things that drove me nuts in Sunday school classes was when the teacher asked a question about a portion of Scripture and then someone answered with a commentary. The reason many "Christians" leave the faith is because they were never taught to think theological issues through and when they had questions the scenario you (Melissa) painted was so true-they were pushed aside or treated as a traitor or weakling. Ironically, as a person who is very interested in sharing the Gospel with Muslims what I have noticed in pretty much every Muslim to Christian conversion story is the person saying something to the effect "I began to think..." This then began the journey that lead them to Christ. One of the most disgusting examples of what you first talked about in the video I witnessed from a popular Christian radio program that came on daily in my city. This radio host absolutely berated an individual who was struggling in the faith. In fact the host said something like "come on, you know better". Instead of compassion coupled with loving reasoning this was the response. Lost total respect for that "radio host". Sometime ago a Muslim site published a "biblical contradiction" that stumped me. I got on the computer and found an excellent article that reconciled the supposed "contradiction". I had to do some digging but the answer was there. And it was there because another person wasn't willing to give up. Frank Turek actually answered a question I had long wondered about in one of his relatively recent videos. I do not mean this in any sexist manner-I am absolutely thrilled that there are strong women in the faith like you Melissa. Thank you for your honesty and thank you for never giving up and never surrendering your thinking (I get the strong and confident feeling you won't).

[@versatility1543]

Thank you for having this conversation!

[@adaynasmile]

I'm so glad that you mentioned John Dehlin. He is such a compassionate person and I pray for him and Carah B. Both have rejected the true Gospel and have helped many Mormons as they deal with realizing that Mormonism is a lie. But since they have not accepted the true Gospel, they cannot have the compassion necessary to lead them towards the true Christ. I have had more than one very close friend who were super devout and I have studied Mormonism for years. I follow channels on youtube of people who have left. I am heartbroken to see how hurt they are, and how much Mormonism steals from people. I still can't figure out how to help my close friend and her family out of the church. They are beyond devout and I have tried many different techniques. But my heart constantly hurts by their inability to see and accept the true Christ.

[@cynthiafisher9907]

No one can come to God except the Spirit draw him. Pray and fast for them to be drawn to Jesus and realize their lack and the depth of their sin.

[@jamestrotter3162]

"For by one offering He hath perfected FOREVER them that are sanctified."-Heb. 10:14.

[@godsaves1127]

So very interesting and an eye opener. Thank you Melissa and Eric

[@ericrusselljohnson1]

You are welcome. Thanks!

[@havas9184]

In the 80's they built a temple outside Houston and had missionaries all over the place! They were nice, helpful, good students, etc., but it amazed me that they got up at like 5 in the morning to go to their "youth group" before school... then my mom or one of her friends found the movie "the godmakers" and ever since they seem to be everywhere... So sad. Thank you both for all you do and that you have love for them. God bless you and may you bring forth much fruit!

[@jamestrotter3162]

Somebody should send that book to Dallas Jenkins.

[@carmvideos]

Eric is a great guy. He sure knows Mormonism and I've learned a lot from him.

[@lemonkng3188]

Fantastic Mormonism was on my mind all day yesterday.

[@GrassrootsLibertyBillFoster]

Read the Book of Mormon and feel The Spirit of God like a Fire is Burning !

[@briandavis6898]

How Wide The Divide is probably the best book of comparitive beliefs. And you'd be surprised at how little differences there are on certain doctrines

[@ericfisher1360]

It is not how little the diffrences are on some beliefs, but WHICH beliefs. When there is doctrine that God was was once a man who became a God and that Mormons (if they do everything just right) will become a God as well... Lets just say that is a pretty significant. I mean do lets not get into Kolob.

[@briandavis6898]

@@ericfisher1360 Jesus was once a man, and yet, he is God. and Jesus said he never did anything other than what the Father did (John 5:19) And Jesus and God the Father were always God. As to man becoming God, the entire Biblical message is that we were create in God's image, and strive to be like him. And then it says we are promised all that he has, and will become like him. Ye are gods; and all of you are children of the most High, Ps. 82:6. Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father, Matt. 5:48 (3 Ne. 12:48). spirit hath not flesh and bones, as ye see me have, Luke 24:39. Is it not written in your law … Ye are gods, John 10:34 (Ps. 82; D&C 76:58). we are the offspring of God, Acts 17:29. heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ, Rom. 8:17. changed into the same image from glory to glory, 2 Cor. 3:18. if a son, then an heir of God through Christ, Gal. 4:7. Till we all come … unto a perfect man, Eph. 4:13. be in subjection unto the Father of spirits, and live, Heb. 12:9. when he shall appear, we shall be like him, 1 Jn. 3:2. him that overcometh will … sit with me in my throne, Rev. 3:21. You are free to interpret however you want but you limit the power of God. As to Kolob, it's obvious that Kolob is a reference to Jesus Christ, him being the Morning Star and all. Abraham 3 2 And I saw the stars, that they were very great, and that one of them was nearest unto the throne of God; and there were many great ones which were near unto it; 3 And the Lord said unto me: These are the governing ones; and the name of the great one is Kolob, because it is near unto me, for I am the Lord thy God:

[@hopeinHim5160]

​@@briandavis6898No. Jesus was God when He came to dwell on earth John 1.14., John 1.1-3, Isaiah 9.6, Philipians 2.6-11, John 8.58

[@audreykonkle449]

Thank you for this video. There are Mormon missionaries that walk around my college campus every week. I've been wanting to learn more about their beliefs and how to preach the gospel to them.

[@watchwomandebrajesusistheway]

Look for the podcast called Unveiling Mormonism or the Jesus Is Enough series from Truth In Love Ministry... Or Pursue God website to find more

[@end-days]

20 years TBM, the main thing that got me questioning and coming to Christ was the anachronisms in the Book of Mormon 🙏

[@neekomofoluwaso2819]

Thank you for this insightful discussion!

[@ericrusselljohnson1]

Thank you!

[@shannonnichols3415]

Psalm 34;8 Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.

[@hopeinHim5160]

Amen ✝️❤️‍🔥🕯️🪔🕊️

[@littlebitsofbliss]

Excellent video! Thank you for sharing it!

[@justincameron9661]

Very informative video

[@FaithInExile]

Thank you!

[@kcrcbest]

wooow this sounds wonderful thanx

[@joyburger1662]

Eric goes to my church!!! Love this.

[@elmerfudd1883]

Adrian Rogers quote: If you're not born again, the time will come when you will be sorry you were born at all.

[@fiamedknuff]

Sounds like an abusive relationship.

[@briandavis6898]

45:05 I just wanted to point out that the three degrees of glory described earlier actually comes from 1 Corinthians chapter 20

[@briandavis6898]

Thanks for correcting the verse by the way.

[@charliejackson5492]

​@@briandavis6898no actually comes from 2 Corinthians chapter 13 and it's a satanic luciferous Masonic waypost 1700s viewpoint about the heavens. The bottom first actually is the celestial. The two above that are the real heavens which Smith knew nothing of.

[@karenblohm3279]

WELS - Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod - has a booklet to show the Mormons. I've been a fervent fan of the Osmonds, particularly Donny, all my life. They're very committed to LDS. Now I'm a fan of the Shaw father and daughter singers who are Mormon and I wish they see the light.

[@Jak-vr4hd]

A video about denominations would be interesting.

[@briandavis6898]

26:54 so it all comes down to the necessity of baptism, something that Christians have been arguing about amongst themselves for centuries.

[@Lillaloppan]

Thank you👍😊!

[@christinepearce6229]

I told myself that there was nothing else out there too prior leaving the “Christian” group I joined as a teenager. Some that were in my group felt that these odd doctrines were developed so that we wouldn’t leave since nowhere else had the “truth”

[@laurabaker5179]

Wow, that’s crazy!

[@abworking6747]

It is amazing how similar the inceptions of Islam and LDS are.

[@charliejackson5492]

Islam has God belief and Mormonism doesn't put over 100% satanism.

[@watchwomandebrajesusistheway]

This topic is on my heart. Please pray for me as I am in Mormon country in Idaho. They are caught up in a web of lies. 😭

[@watchwomandebrajesusistheway]

Τετέλεσται

[@hanichay1163]

You are correct. The Mormon church holds families hostage. You can’t leave or you may really lose all family relationships. (Like Scientology!) They make the hugest deal about family and it being eternal (whatever that looks like) and yet put the church over it.

[@simplyjoyfully]

So not true.....

[@kristinab1078]

I suppose like most things, it depends on the family. When I left, my family was understanding. They gave me the space to make the decision on my own even though it wasn't an easy one. I don't hold animosity towards the church, continue to have friends with some members, and I can acknowledge those things that were positive in my experience when I was a member.

[@Warrior-In-the-Garden]

Great video.

[@ericrusselljohnson1]

Thanks!

[@tamaraibrahim9856]

Thank you, Melissa, for that interview subject was fascinating to hear Would also love if you made subject about Islam and why a lot of people choose that religion even tho has really questionable topics and people yet choose it instead of christianity.

[@watchwomandebrajesusistheway]

On May 4, 1842, Joseph Smith instituted the endowment ritual in his Red Brick Store in Nauvoo, Illinois to some of his closest circle of adherents later termed the Anointed Quorum. At three different stages of the endowment, participants were asked to take an oath of secrecy regarding the ceremony.

[@fightthegoodfightoffaithmi8676]

Romans 4:8 Blessed is the man to whom the Lord will not impute sin. Philippians 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice.

[@MrUltrabyte]

(Romans 5:8 King James Version 8 But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.) (GOD Love ).➕

[@flowerpower3618]

I wanted to be LDS so badly in high school. Most of my friends were LDS because I was very straight laced and more domestic oriented. I live in a largely populated Mormon area of southern Calif . I adored the family emphasis, having lots of kids , high morals, modesty and home education classes. Fortunately I was taken to church regularly and knew my Bible and knew II could not convert because their messed up doctrine. I must say I was a little sad. I still admire their wholesomeness and modesty standards compared to Christians.

[@shrimuyopa8117]

Ye shall know them by their fruits.

[@hanichay1163]

The LDS church isn’t conservative anymore. It’s not the same as when I grew up in it (which I loved) or even when I was raising my kids. Some members may still hold traditional biblical values but the leadership has gone worldly in what they do (no matter what they say)and it trickles down. Our current bishop celebrates gay marriage for example. No we don’t go anymore.

[@flowerpower3618]

@@hanichay1163 I’m sorry , that must be very difficult. But God is faithful to deliver us.

[@thomassenbart]

@@hanichay1163 Not even close to true. If your current bishop actually celebrates gay marriage, he is in severe error and you should talk to the Stake Pres., about this. He is way outside of Church teachings on this one.

[@lauracheever]

As an ex-mormon, those are the parts I miss most. (You know, that and having my parents be proud of me lol.) For the life of me I can't figure out how to fit into Christian culture.

[@jeffthechristian3010]

22:00 Utah Mormons are brilliant marketers.

[@GratiaPrima_]

I’m so excited to check out this book. Seems almost perfect. I was raised Baptist, but joined Catholicism. Very happy with that decision. HOWEVER. I have a very secular brother who has been dating an LDS man for a while. Maybe this book can help when in my relationship with my bro trying to get him back to Christianity.

[@theouterplanet]

I would be very weary of the Catholic Church.

[@GratiaPrima_]

@@theouterplanet I was. Then I looked into what’s actually taught rather than my misconceptions. I’m good. And not here to debate that. Just explaining my background and where I am, and where my bro is. Please pray for him, if you would.

[@ericrusselljohnson1]

I think it can be a great start!

[@thejohnmarkproject]

"brother who has been dating an LDS man for a while." What?

[@lauracheever]

To answer Melissa's question about why they stay- I did leave, but before I did, these were the things rattling around in my head. 1. If it's true, then the sketchiness doesn't matter any more than King David's affair affects the truth of Christianity. Yes, now I see how that's not an equal comparison, but back then it just seemed like a perfect God was working through imperfect people. 2. My marriage and family were on the line, including custody of my children if divorce was on the table. THANK GOD that my husband followed me out, (after being dead set on proving me wrong, and then accidentally discovering the truth of the biblical Jesus as he studied,) but it was still an enormous risk. 3. I don't fit in with Christians. And this continues to be a painful problem even a year and a half after leaving the church. It's not enough to shake my faith one single inch, but it's exhausting and difficult to be the cultural outsider. I can study the gospel and learn that, but I can't seem to figure out Christian culture. I would never ever go back to Mormonism, but after a Christian gathering, (full of lovely, Christlike people, mind you,) part of me still misses Mormon ward parties where at least I felt like I fit in and understood the world around me.

[@tigergirl305]

Thank you for sharing! Out of curiosity, how is it that you don't fit in with Christians? I'm a Christian myself and also feel this way for my own reasons, but I'd love to hear your perspective

[@lauracheever]

@@tigergirl305 I don't understand all the churchy terms with their cultural subtext, I don't get the Baptist inside jokes, I don't know the hymns, I bring a totally different set of ideas and experiences to the table, I ask too many questions, and people tend to assume that I'm uneducated about the Bible becuase of my background- There's more things too, but they're too vague to really articulate. I was born and raised in Utah and my entire family has been Mormon for generations, so I don't know how to function in a culture that's so different from what I've always known. It's hard to not feel lesser-than or like an outsider. And it's not anyone's fault, it's just hard.

[@tigergirl305]

@@lauracheever Dude that really sucks :'( Hopefully with time, all of that can become more clear and easier to navigate.

[@jamiegriffin3777]

I can't speak for anyone else, but stay encouraged... I personally would LOVE to go to church with someone like you. I ask a lot of questions, too (my family goes back generations in the church and I still have questions because I have a love to learn more). Does your church have a small group? If so, that might be a great way to get to know people on a more personal level and them to get to know you and your story also... I dare say you have a lot to offer them as well.

[@watchwomandebrajesusistheway]

​@@jamiegriffin3777yes! A home group or women's bible study are both so encouraging. Truth fellowship is such a blessing and it is beautiful ❤🐑

[@johndoe-ln4oi]

Don't LDS members know the history of Joseph Smith and the life he lived right up until the time he was killed?

[@FromJosephtoJesus]

Regular members mostly know about the controlled narrative the leadership in the church wants them to know. That has been my experience.

[@knz10639]

When members do research it is hard to get info from the church. When they look into sources outside the church and tell other members they are looking they get shunned.

[@havas9184]

Kinda like Mohamed...

[@johndoe-ln4oi]

@@havas9184 True

[@briandavis6898]

50:38 Spirit Paradise and prison is another example of biblical teachings that are plain as day. The The Bible teaches that when Christ left the earth he visited the spirits in prison and taught them the gospel and it explicitly says that they were the one's who were disobedient at the time of Noah and they were taught the gospel. And of course the Bible teaches that Christ resurrection freed the spirits in prison

[@TheHcjfctc]

I’m going to need scripture references for this. I’m not fully understanding what you’re saying but maybe the verses would help.

[@briandavis6898]

@@TheHcjfctc 1 peter chapter 3 and 4

[@TheHcjfctc]

@@briandavis6898 I see. Though it doesn’t really say when He visited the spirits in prison. I always read it as speaking to the spirits imprisoned to sin, but I could be wrong about that.

[@briandavis6898]

@@TheHcjfctc well it says to those who were disobedient in the time of Noah but regardless, we can agree the verse doesn't give us enough context or details to establish a doctrine on the spirit world. So how do we resolve it?

[@TheHcjfctc]

@@briandavis6898 not sure, but probably not build our own doctrine around it.

[@AlanWolf-d7l]

Ok so what exactly which "christian " version or ( perversion ) do you tell them about. ?

[@briandavis6898]

37:21 you almost have it right. The celestial kingdom is reserved for those who covenanted through baptism and kept that covenant. It's not about works but about repentance and continuing to strive to be perfect as Christ commanded. No one in the church believed that you have to be perfect in this life. In fact, and you should know this, the phrase enduring to the end means that you don't live a perfect life, but you live towards a perfect life. And no works. Don't save you since the atonement of Christ was already done 2,000 years ago and he has already paid for the sins of the world. So any payment you make now is meaningless because the debt has been paid but that doesn't mean that you can't forfeit that reward by rejecting Christ.

[@TheHcjfctc]

What does covenanted mean and how do you keep it?

[@leroyward7846]

GOD WITH US “His name shall be called Immanuel, ... God with us.” “The light of the knowledge of the glory of God” is seen “in the face of Jesus Christ.” From the days of eternity the Lord Jesus Christ was one with the Father; He was “the image of God,” the image of His greatness and majesty, “the outshining of His glory.” It was to manifest this glory that He came to our world. To this sin-darkened earth He came to reveal the light of God’s love,-to be “GOD WITH US.” Therefore it was prophesied of Him, “His name shall be called Immanuel.” 1 Timothy 3:16 And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: GOD WAS MANIFEST IN THE FLESH, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory.

[@briandavis6898]

17:49 there are hundreds of latter day saint denominations, many of whom call themselves Mormons, so i think this argument rings hollow. Also LDS folks would agree that they suffer from historic Christianity, but so do evangelicals who reject the necessity of baptism, the need for an eclesiastical hierarchy and many other traditions rejected after the Protestant Reformation.

[@ngonigriffith1491]

One question I have about the three kingdoms in which the celestial kingdom refers to paradise is in 2 Corinthians 12:2-4. Paul talks about a man caught up to the third heaven. Is this the celestial kingdom that Mormons preach about? Just curious.

[@cynthiafisher9907]

No, the celestial kingdom is a place where people will be married and men will have many wives and women will eternally bear children. Matthew 22:30 says, “For in the resurrection they neither marry, nor are given in marriage, but are as the angels of God in heaven.”

[@HaleStorm49]

Yes Paul was viewing the Celestial Kingdom. He mentioned the third heaven in that scripture and Celestial resurrected glory in 1 Cor. 15 when teaching about how bodies will be resurrected. He compared it to the glory of the Sun. This guest and the host are trying to get people to trade that for Terrestrial glory...which Paul taught is like the glory of the moon. Not a wise trade.

[@HaleStorm49]

​@@cynthiafisher9907they refers to the particular example Christ was responding to. "They" are identified as Sadducees and will not be given in marriage in the resurrection...seeing as they don't even believe in the resurrection. Why would they ask about marriage in heaven if it wasn't an accepted doctrine at the time?? Even the corrupt Jews understood this doctrine better than modern christians do...which is sad.

[@piratesplay940]

I noticed that your guest specifically used Protestant Christian…do you have issues with the Roman Catholic Christian beliefs?

[@BrendonKing]

Why introduce a dozen variables.

[@temberharward]

I’m an active Latter-day Saint, a convert to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and very well-versed in the arguments against my faith. I’d be happy to come on discuss how our doctrine about Jesus completely conforms to the Bible and pre-Nicean, early Christian beliefs.

[@the925lady]

I hope you really find Jesus Christ soon and have a relationship with him. Have you ever fast and prayed? May you be filled with the Holy Spirit and set free. No where in the Bible does it say Mormon or JW, it says you must be born again. God bless you.

[@crazyinc.7854]

@@the925lady Actually, fasting and praying is a normal thing in the church. I find it truly healing to pray to Heavenly Father everyday. It feels like you have a friend that is always there watching over you.

[@watchwomandebrajesusistheway]

Jesus is God. Jesus was born in the flesh to the virgin Mary (who married a man named Joseph). Humans cannot become gods. God was never a man.

[@Lyoncub]

What is the best version of the bible? I want nothing to do with King James version because that’s what I used when I was a Mormon.

[@emryswilliams9190]

I recommend the CSB or the NIV if you want one that puts things simpler. Stay away from the Message as it's just a paraphrase and the Passion translation because there are obvious changes. But preference is subjective within the Christian community.

[@lcwalker2920]

You need to get James K.Walker of Watchman fellowship on your show.

[@Swiftninjatrev]

Third. Merry Christmas yall

[@malcolmstansberry1985]

🔥🕊📯

[@watchwomandebrajesusistheway]

In Mormonism, a penalty is a specified punishment for breaking an oath of secrecy after receiving the Nauvoo endowment ceremony. Adherents promised they would submit to execution in specific ways should they reveal certain contents of the ceremony. In the ceremony participants each symbolically enacted three of the methods of their execution: throat slitting, heart removal, and disembowelment. These penalties were first instituted by Joseph Smith in 1842, and further developed by Brigham Young after Smith's death. The penalties were similar to oaths made as part of a particular rite of Freemasonry practiced in western New York at the time the endowment was developed. During the 20th century, the largest Mormon denomination, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church), gradually softened the graphic nature of their penalties, and in 1990, removed them altogether from its version of the ceremony. Other Mormon denominations continue to have the penalties as part of their temple oaths. (There are denominations and divisions of Mormons... many of them)

[@hanichay1163]

The LDS church has recently cancelled Pres. Kimball’s famous book (out of print) I think primarily because he was tough on homosex and sexual sin in general. People were complaining and mission presidents were telling their young missionaries not to read it because it made them feel guilty!

[@katem6673]

This book is still found in almost every Bishops office . Most meeting houses around the world will also have one in their little library. That book hasn't really gone anywhere

[@GrassrootsLibertyBillFoster]

I truly feel the love of Christ in the two of you and others in the Comments Section. I grew up fervently a Mennonite, Lutheran and Baptist. But I have never felt the Holy Ghost so resurgently healing, than from reading the Book of Mormon, and attending the Restored Church. Their really was a Great Apostasy. Joseph Smith truly saw God the Father and Jesus, His redeeming Son, in the Sacred Grove.

[@crazyinc.7854]

Thankyou! I agree!

[@aw6707]

The book of mormon has its problems but the real issues come from Doctrines and Covenants and the Pearl of Great Price. Joseph definitely saw something and you definitely felt something - not convinced it was the Holy Spirit. May God show you His Word and the truth through it - not feelings and visions from other humans.

[@benjaminjones2010]

Yikes white salamader anyone

[@forTehMemes]

I’m a Christian but I have had such a massive interest in Mormonism for years now. Mainly because of The Book of Mormon musical, It’s just so interesting (even if it doesn’t fit with Christian doctrine). But man it’s fascinating

[@scotthaynes5440]

Bible Romans 5:18-19: so, then, just as through one transgression came condemnation for all human beings, so also through one act of righteousness came a rectification of life for all human beings; for, just as by the heedlessness of the one man the many were rendered sinners, so also by the obedience of the one the many will be rendered righteous.

[@briandavis6898]

38:58 the judgement comes after the millennium. And Jesus will judge, and no Christian can know that outcome. Jesus paid for your sins but there is still a judgement.

[@Zumbamom]

My daughter lives in Utah - she is not Mormon - we visit a lot and they are everywhere lol temples at every turn. So sad! They are so deceived.

[@HowToGetSaved...Love.Taylor]

Dear Mormons, we love you. Please dig deep into the Bible. Mormonism can't save you. I'm praying for you.❣

[@johnkauffman1191]

Joseph rewrote the Bible too. He has his own version. Supposedly check it out if you haven’t.

[@watchwomandebrajesusistheway]

So what the LDS folks have takes them in the wrong direction because they have footnotes or even Joseph Smith Translation. The big book they have is called a "Quad" But, like Muslims, they are told that the bible has been corrupted. And they got who Jesus is all wrong.

[@GrassrootsLibertyBillFoster]

Merry Christmas from the Latter Day Saints ! Jesus Reigns !

[@freddhernanadez2230]

🤦🤦🤦🤦🤦🤦

[@dustinrich1748]

I find it interesting that anyone would claim they have the right to say who is a Christian and who is not. Only Jesus Christ has that right.

[@ericfisher1360]

Then why are there instructions in the Bible that; 1. Tell you HOW to do it. 2. Command THAT you do it

[@briandavis6898]

49:24 another example of a belief that you claim is not biblical and yet the bible is filled with examples of where Christ says we must be perfect, even as your father in heaven is perfect and that we will inherit all that God has and that when we receive God's glory we will be like him. I mean it's all over the Bible so I get that. It's controversial for you but it's really not

[@christalee3643]

Where exactly in the Bible does Jesus say that we need to be perfect or shall be perfect?? It is not possible for us to ever be perfect,because we are born sinners and we cannot escape that no matter what we do. The only way for us humans to escape our sin,is when we die. This is why God sacrificed His son Jesus Christ for us, because we are not able to get rid of our sin on our own. Jesus saved us. But we will never be perfect and God knows that.

[@briandavis6898]

@christalee3643 "Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect” - Matthew 5:48

[@christalee3643]

@briandavis6898 Yes,but he doesnt mean perfect as in be completely without any faults,but that we shall do our very best in every area of our life. The only person on this Earth that could be and was perfect...,was and is Jesus, because He was born innocent and without sin. But humans is always born with sin,-we are born with a permanent fault,that does not disappear before we die. God knows that we are not perfect and that we will never be perfect.

[@briandavis6898]

@christalee3643 asked and answered. Don't justify your beliefs by changing the meaning of Christ's words.

[@briandavis6898]

@christalee3643 how about this verse. 1 John 3:2 We are God's children now, and what we will be has not yet been revealed. We know that when he appears, we will be like him because we will see him as he is.

[@jonnyj7137]

I listen to a lot of people discuss religion. I’m LDS. I look for truth within and without my church. I seek Christ, and hope to come to know Him more in time. First time on this channel and unfortunately this conversation is very uninteresting. It’s not compelling in any way. I’m passing the 3/4 point, but don’t think I can wait any longer for something with traction to be said. I was hoping to be challenged or engaged in some way.

[@melly19855]

Melissa remember me ?

[@johnkauffman1191]

And sorry no you still might not get to the celestial kingdom. Least I haven’t had a bishop be a noble answer that question. They just say will find out one day. Sounds like well when we die I will find out if it’s the truth or not. That’s why I just left the church about two months ago, and would love to have your book. My uncles in a nursing home and he’s been a member his whole life almost. I need to turn around and told my mom his sister he’s not ready you don’t think he’s worthy enough yet. He’s the most right. And I’ve ever known he’s been a bishop high priest you name it state president in the church, faithful Ty pain member All is live. And to this day, he don’t know where he’s going to go. His wife is been passed away for 6-7 years now.

[@jennifferwalton3345]

Im always blown away by people who think they are qualified to pick and chose who will be included in the body of Christ. If you spent as much time serving others, truly caring for your brother ( love one another, remember that?) then what a wonderful world this would be.

[@watchwomandebrajesusistheway]

Read the Bible. Feelings are deceptive

[@watchwomandebrajesusistheway]

Jesus said Ye Must Be Born Again

[@kimberlyn.2096]

Great questions Melissa! Thank you guys for sharing this! I’ve been dealing with the Jehovah’s Witness for a little while. We are very respectful but just can’t see eye to eye on much! This is informative about the Mormons. Also, these poor Mormon women. Not much to look forward to in Heaven. It’s business as usual.

[@watchwomandebrajesusistheway]

LDS Oaths done in Temple (now they have since changed it as of 1990.. odd huh!? If it was from God then why do the temple rituals and doctrines change!?) Throat: The participants first promised, "Should I [reveal any of the secrets], I agree that my throat be cut from ear to ear, and my tongue torn out by its roots" Heart: "our breasts ... be torn open, our hearts and vitals torn out and given to the birds of the air and the beasts of the field;" Bowels: "our body ... be cut asunder and all your bowels gush out." Enactment Each of the described penalties was accompanied by gestures known as the "execution of the penalty" which had the oath taker simulate the actions described in the oath. Throat: The participant placed his or her right hand palm-down with the thumb extended and the tip of the thumb just under the left ear. The gesture was made by drawing the tip of the thumb swiftly across the throat until the thumb was just under the right ear then dropping the hand and arm quickly to the side of the participant's body. Heart: The participant placed his or her hand in a cup form over the left breast. The gesture was made by pulling the hand swiftly across the breast then quickly dropping the hand and arm to the side of the participant's body. Bowels: The participant placed his or her right hand palm-down with the thumb extended and the tip of the thumb on the left of the torso just above the left hip. The gesture was made by drawing the thumb swiftly across the stomach until the thumb was just above the right hip and the hand and arm were quickly dropped to the side of the participant's body. Look into the very Similar Masonic oaths!!!

[@bornagainsaint6923]

Dont forget Satan's Masterpiece, Roman Catholicism. Ex Roman Catholics for Jesus Christ the True Rock.....Not Peter.

[@lincolnstewart1725]

Not once in this video was “Biblical Jesus” described or explained. There was also no real comparison or contrast between different Jesus’s.

[@indigatorveritatis8891]

The biblical Jesus has nothing to do with the one that joe smith and the rest of his ilk imagined

[@hallereisbeck397]

Fundamentally the difference between a Jesus that offers grace through faith (Biblical) vs. a Jesus that offers salvation through works, ordinances etc.

[@lincolnstewart1725]

@@hallereisbeck397 Thanks for a concise response!

[@ericrusselljohnson1]

Sometimes even an hour is not enough. But trust me, there is an entire chapter in Introducing Christianity to Mormons on Jesus and a full description of the biblical Jesus is given.

[@paarthurnax8519]

@@ericrusselljohnson1 we know Jesus. Maybe more than you so called "Christians" ever did. But I don't expect much from a pompous, condensing individual that preach about the gospel but do little to act in a way Jesus had.

[@missyjosieful]

Years ago when I worked as a paralegal, our firm was acquainted with a county judge who left his Baptist upbringing to become Mormon for his wife. To this day, I cannot understand how someone with a bright intelligence can adhere to Mormon beliefs; to me, most of their doctrines are just plain weird and nonsensical! (For instance, becoming a god and having your own planet??!!)

[@scotthullinger4684]

The God of the Old Testament is the same God of the New Testament, who is the same God of The Book of Mormon. That God happens to be Jesus Christ. The subtitle of The Book of Mormon is ... "Another testament of Jesus Christ." The core culmination of the narrative is an account of Christ's visit to the ancient inhabitants of America. America - but not specifically the United States of America.

[@travisackermann7686]

Lets be honest. Any person who attacks others is NOT a true Christian. Christ taught others to be 'one', not to be divided. The very fact that they are attacking another Chtistian denomination only speaks volumes about their own hearts. Not going to waste my time here.

[@watchwomandebrajesusistheway]

Let's be honest.

[@sandrasnow3569]

Please use the proper name of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Being called "mormons" is more of a slur and NOT the name of the church.

[@Washingtontree]

I'm LDS and I, nor anyone I know, don't think of it as a slur, but rather a nickname. The "I am a Mormon" campaign wasn't that long ago. I don't think it's worth getting our britches in a bind over.

[@watchwomandebrajesusistheway]

Book Of Mormon.

[@watchwomandebrajesusistheway]

So rename your favorite book

[@andrewsj65]

You need to stop asking lds members those questions and go directly to God and ask him all those questions.

[@icemaun5379]

Only those that truly seek the truth from the Lord will find the answer. Not everyone is a true seeker of truth.

[@BrendonKing]

Why can't members of the Mormon faith articulate truth?

[@BarbTipping]

Micah Wilder? Maybe not a good reference now that the truth has come out.

[@ReadTheBible33]

It's funny it seems like being a mormon or Jehovah's witness or any of those other door-to-door Religions legends seems like they should be getting paid to do that. To elaborate it would seem they are extremely wasting their time talking on the nonsense that they do in their religion. Where as for christians it's well backed up and a lot more sensible. That probably doesn't make sense but maybe it does to someone lol

[@HaleStorm49]

Yet they have to be paid to get poorer results. Make it make sense.

[@Metroid-rg9pn]

Why don't you have an actual Mormon expert on?

[@BrendonKing]

who would you have?

[@Metroid-rg9pn]

@@BrendonKing Dan McClellan, Jacob Hansen, Daniel Peterson to name a few

[@elizabethmcfadden466]

That is so fascinating they basically find the title Mormons to be like a slur. Like the new generation of liberal Mormons.

[@suzannecarroll2388]

Wow. I listened to the whole thing and that’s just a convoluted mess. It’s so much easier to be a real Christian.

[@hanichay1163]

Dehlin has done so much terrible damage, including in my own family. Godless.

[@ericrusselljohnson1]

Totally agree.

[@BarbTipping]

He is definitely arrogant