A Comprehensive Biblical and Theological Analysis Examining LDS Prophetic Claims Against Traditional Biblical Standards 1. Introduction The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) rests upon a foundational claim that distinguishes it from the traditional Christian tradition: the assertion that God continues to speak through living prophets and apostles who possess the same…
Joseph Smith: Failed Polygamist.
Plural Marriage in Mormon Doctrine: A Critical Theological and Historical Analysis I. Introduction: The Origins and Motivations Behind Mormon Plural Marriage The introduction of plural marriage into Mormon doctrine represents one of the most controversial and consequential developments in American religious history. While faithful Latter-day Saint (LDS) narratives have traditionally portrayed this practice as a…
Absence of Scriptural Precedent for Latter-day Saint Temple Rituals
Temples Without Biblical Foundation: A Theological Analysis of the Absence of Scriptural Precedent for Latter-day Saint Temple Practices Introduction The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints places extraordinary emphasis on temples and the rituals performed within them. These magnificent structures, numbering over 200 currently dedicated worldwide, serve as the locus of Mormonism’s most sacred…
A “Divine” Collaboration: How AI Helped Create the Ultimate Bible Study Tool
I’ll be honest—when I typed my detailed prompt into Claude, asking for a complete set of 66 Bible book flashcards, I wasn’t sure what to expect. I had a sample Genesis card with a specific visual style I loved: teal banners, clean infographics, those perfect little calendar and scroll icons. I wanted all 66 books…
The Most Prominent Latter-day Saint Defectors: Who? Why? Where?
Who Are They, What Happened, and Where Are They Now? The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, with its approximately seventeen million members worldwide, has long projected an image of unity, doctrinal certainty, and divine mandate. Founded by Joseph Smith in 1830 in the Burned-Over District of upstate New York—a region so named for…
The Slippery Communion Cup: When Selective Literalism Undermines Its Own Argument
A Theological and Exegetical Response to Brad East’s “Jesus Did Not Serve Grape Juice” In the February 2026 edition of Christianity Today, theologian Brad East mounts a spirited case that evangelical churches should abandon grape juice in the Lord’s Supper and return to wine. His argument, built on the premise that Christians ought to “use…
Disrupting Worship: Don Lemon, Anti-ICE Protesters, and the Limits of the First Amendment
On January 18, 2026, anti-ICE protesters disrupted a Sunday service at Cities Church in St. Paul, Minnesota, chanting “ICE out” and “Justice for Renee Good”—referencing a U.S. citizen killed by an ICE officer earlier that month—to target Pastor David Easterwood, who also heads ICE’s local field office. Former CNN anchor Don Lemon entered the church…
The Pearl of Great Price: A Comprehensive Examination
Official LDS Positions, Critical Analysis, and the Utah Lighthouse Ministry Critique A Scholarly Journalistic Analysis I. Introduction: Understanding the Pearl of Great Price The Pearl of Great Price stands as one of the four canonical “standard works” of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, alongside the Bible, the Book of Mormon, and the…
LDS Doctrine and Covenants: A Critical Examination of Scripture, History, and Textual Changes
THE DOCTRINE AND COVENANTS: Including an Analysis of the Utah Lighthouse Ministry Document “Changing the Revelations” INTRODUCTION The Doctrine and Covenants holds a unique and pivotal position within the scriptural canon of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Unlike the Bible, which believers hold to be an ancient compilation of inspired writings, or…
Joey Sampaga Sermon: The Answer to Life’s Greatest Question, Luke 10:25-37
This Sunday, Pastor Joey Sampaga led us through Luke 10:25-37, “The Answer to Life’s Greatest Question.” A legal expert comes to Jesus with a question that sounds sincere but is really a trap: “Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” He is a specialist in the Law, confident in argument, watched by a…