Introduction This episode addresses two doctrinal and historical questions submitted by a listener named Larry. The first concerns whether Joseph Smith had access to a Bible during the translation of the Book of Mormon. The second investigates how a Presbyterian minister could have declared that Joseph’s brother Alvin was damned for not being baptized, when … Read more
Feeling Alone in Faith Many members of the Church today experience the painful feeling that people around them—friends, siblings, spouses, or even parents—are stepping away from the faith. When this happens, it can create the profound sense of being left behind or standing alone. This feeling is not new in Christian history. Believers in the … Read more
Common Protestant Claims About Latter-day Saints An evangelical pastor asserted: Latter-day Saints reject the Bible The Bible is perfect and unchanged Joseph Smith invented 500 pages of new scripture Early Saints were attacked because of polygamy The episode corrects all of these. The Latter-day Saint View of the Bible Latter-day Saints affirm: The Bible is … Read more
Baptism and Salvation A Modern Case That Revived an Ancient Debate In early 2022, international news reported that a Catholic priest in Arizona had performed thousands of baptisms incorrectly for more than 20 years. Instead of saying “I baptize you,” he used the phrase “We baptize you.” According to Catholic sacramental theology, altering the formula … Read more
Revelation and Prophetic Authority The Principle of Continuing Revelation The Doctrine and Covenants describes revelation as ongoing. God reveals His will to guide the Church. Revelation may occur through visions, dreams, impressions of the Holy Ghost, and angelic messengers. The phrase “line upon line” reflects gradual spiritual instruction. Prophetic Stewardship and Authority Only the President … Read more