From Do Theology: The Difference Between Christians and Mormons

Around The Web-February 15, 2019

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Love Covers a Multitude of Sins by Tom Nettles

5 Myths about the Song of Songs by Philip Graham Ryken

Are Mormons Heretics? by Jared C Wilson

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Around The Web-January 25, 2019

WTS Books has resources from Ligonier Ministries at 50% or more off as well as a selection of overstock books

Lady Gaga, Christian Theologian by Michael Kruger

Denny Burk joins Doctrine and Devotion to discuss Complementarianism

Why You Can’t Get to Heaven through the Mormon Faith by Eric Davis

The Karen Pence Rule by Adam Parker

Josh Buice looks back at the recent G3 Conference

Adoption: The Sweetest Doctrine by Aaron Menikoff

Book Review: Mormonism 101 by Bill McKeever and Eric Johnson

Mormonism has been a hot topic since the 2012 presidential election when Mitt Romney ran for president. Many would compare Christianity with Mormonism and conclude they are the same religion. Many Christians are confused by Mormonism that some have even said they are Christians who believe differently than we do.

If you know the doctrines of Christianity, you will see, after doing a comparison study, that Mormonism is not Christianity. Bill McKeever and Eric Johnson have written an insightful book that gives even the most mature Christian an introductory guide in the Mormon faith called Mormonism 101. When one picks up this book, they will find it is not a short one. This book is very detailed and well written to help the reader understand about the Mormon religion.

This book begins with a history of the Mormon religion. How it got started and who founded it. As the book continues, the writers talk about what Mormons believe. What they believe about God the Father, Jesus Christ, the church, and even the Trinity. Sure this makes it sound like an information book to equip you as you encounter Mormons. What the writers do it take what Mormons believe and teach what the Bible truly says about these issues.

If you want a book that is direct and easy to read when it comes to understanding Mormonism in light of Biblical truth, then this is the book for you. It would be a great benefit for all church leaders to have a copy of this book on their shelves. If your church has a library, this is one to add.

Thanks Baker Publishing Group for letting me review this book.

Mormonism is a Hot Topic

Mormonism has become a subject of debate recently thanks to the comments by Robert Jeffress, Pastor of First Baptist Church in Dallas. His comments, as he was introducing Texas Governor Rick Perry, has been in the headlines for the past week. He called Mormonism a cult and Mitt Romney, who is also running for President, is not a Christian because Mormons are part of a cult. There have been many people saying what Jeffress is saying about Mormons is false and others have been writing about what Mormons believe. The purpose of this entry is not to get political, but to make you aware of the beliefs of Mormonism. There have been a few blog entries that have done an excellent job in discussing Mormonism that I think every Christian needs to read, meditate, and be aware of the beliefs of Mormonism. What is alarming is there have been Christians over the years leaving the faith to become Mormons because they think Mormonism and Christianity are the same thing.

Mormonism 101 by Kevin DeYoung

Is Mormonism a Cult? by Mark Driscoll

Mormonism, Democracy, and the Urgent Need for Evangelical Thinking by Albert Mohler

I also invite you to check out this great article by Peter Wehner from Commentary Magazine called, The Theological and Political Errors of Pastor Jeffress