From Wikipedia: The “lost 116 pages” were the original manuscript pages of what Joseph Smith, founder of the Latter Day Saint movement, said was the translation of the Book of Lehi, the first portion of the golden plates revealed to him by an angel in 1827. These pages, which had not been copied, were lost…
Category: Mormonism
Are Mormons Christian? The Beliefs of Mormonism vs. Christianity
Are Mormons “Christians” as defined by traditional Christianity? Dr. R. Albert Mohler, Jr in his article at Christianity.com offers the short answer: The answer to that question is easy and straightforward: “no.” Mohler goes on to explain that the answer does require considerable explanation. The issue is clearly framed in this case. Christianity is rightly…
Letters To A Mormon Elder: Chapter 15
Letter 15 — Faith, Works, Justification Letters To A Mormon Elder by James R. White Tuesday, July 31 Dear Steve, I hope you don’t mind “rapid-fire” letters, but I didn’t want you to think I had forgotten about you, so I wanted to get that letter out, while at the same time, I didn’t want…
Letters To A Mormon Elder: Chapter 17
Letter 17 — Grace, Grace, Grace! Letters To A Mormon Elder by James R. White Monday, August 6 Dear Steve, I enjoyed our phone call, brief as it was. I certainly understand your inability to talk freely in your situation right now. Hopefully, we will have time to talk openly on Friday. It’s late, and…
Letters To A Mormon Elder: The Mission President Speaks
Letter 18 — The Mission President Speaks Letters To A Mormon Elder by James R. White Friday, August 10 Dear Sir: I am in receipt of your letter of Wednesday, August 8. I am sorry that you do not feel that you can allow the young men who serve in your mission area to make…