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Trusted bible teacher ron rhodes combines his rocksolid scriptural insight with illustrations. The glossary is extremely helpful to those who desire to witness to mormons. The changing world of mormonism by jerald and sandra tanner. Reasoning from the scriptures with the mormons book.
Their arguments are convincing, their teachings seem indisputable on the surface and what they believe is firm. Mormonism 101 contributes absolutely nothing new to the body of antimormonismthere is nothing in the book that hasnt been written about elsewhere. Aug 10, 2016 gary stearman and ron rhodes discuss the book of revelation. The book talks about mormons key beliefs such as how they view jesus, the trinity, and communion mormonism 101.
Mormons are constrained by the language of the book of mormon to regard the. Mormonism has rapidly spread throughout the united states and overseas due to the massive treasury that the mormon church has acquired through the financial giving of its members. Reasoning from the scriptures with the mormons 9781565073289 by. It is simply another example of modernday professional antimormonismattacking the restored gospel for money. Jun 04, 2011 the 10 most important things you can say to a mormon by ron rhodes is a small 125page book designed to be a quick introduction and christian response to the teachings of mormonism. Examining the religion of the latterday saints 9780801016929. Note that we only ship within the us and the price includes shipping, handling, and tax. We strongly encourage anyone trying to minister to mormons to have a basic. Mormonism 101 is a lecture series held at the harvard law school. God was a mortal who attained his exalted state by obedience to eternal laws and principles. The mormon claim to be the only true church the reliability of mormon prophets the authenticity of the book of mormon jesus supposed visit to ancient america the mormon view of god, jesus, and the holy spirit. Reasoning from the scriptures with the mormons 9781565073289 by ron rhodes. Then rhodes moves into a variety of subject matter. See all books authored by ron rhodes, including reasoning from the scriptures with the jehovahs witnesses, and the end times in chronological order.
I find mormonism 101 to be thorough introduction to the church of jesus christ of the latterday saints. Ron rhodes asserts that, the mormon church has in recent years sought to. I wanted to learn what mormonism is about and how it differs from the christianity i know. Occasionally i am asked which books i recommend for the christian who is interested in doing apologetics. Differences between mormonism and biblical christianity, by ron rhodes aaron shafovaloff.
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Rhodes uses archeology, biblical theology, history, anthropology and common sense to shine the light of truth on this nonchristian religion. Stresses the importance of the trinity, salvation by grace not works, and more. Approaching the book of mormon with healthy skepticism, by bill mckeever duration. According to the book of mormon, around 600 bc, a jewish man named lehi left. World religions and cults 101 a guide to spiritual beliefs ebook by bruce bickel. Ron rhodes has 107 books on goodreads with 6436 ratings. Reasoning from the scriptures with the mormons by ron rhodes. Reasoning from the scriptures with the mormons, by ron rhodes. Dec 02, 2010 alma, plain and simply joseph smith was a false prophet. Gary stearman and ron rhodes discuss the book of revelation. Reasoning from the scriptures with muslims by ron rhodes book. A mormon missionary resource explains, in order to know that the book of mormon is true, a person must read, ponder, and pray about it.
In this revised and updated version of the topselling book, author and bible expert ron rhodes helps readers delve into the bible and use practical tools to share gods truths with those who come calling. Mormonism and christianity have a complex theological, historical, and sociological. Focusing on 10 areas of difficulty concerning the mormon religion, ron rhodes outlines simple and effective inroads to addressing what a mormon might use for proofs of what he believes. Ron rhodes author christians have great news to offer jehovahs witnesses. Criticism of mormonismbooksmormonism 101 fairmormon. Jul 02, 2011 eric johnson of mormonism research ministry teaches some basics on witnessing to mormons at the 2011 manti pageant evangelism training. My story of growing up in a polygamous sect, becoming a teenage bride, and breaking free of warren jeffs by elissa wall 27 times reasoning from the scriptures with the mormons by ron rhodes 26 times a marvelous work and a wonder by legrand richards 26. Here is a penetrating analysis of a group known by many but understood by few. Denny burk has a very helpful piece on whether mormonism is a cult, and albert mohler has written a thoughtful article on mormonism, democracy, and. Geisler, ron rhodes 320 pages november 1997 baker book house. A complete overview to understanding bible prophecy, and more on. Perfect for students of religion and anyone who wants to have.
Some say it happen before the tribulation, in the middle of the tribulation, before whats deemed the wrath of god near the end of the tribulation, or at the very end of the tribulation. Differences between mormonism and biblical christianity, by ron rhodes. Mormons express the doctrines of mormonism using standard biblical terminology and have similar views about the nature of jesus atonement, bodily resurrection, and second coming as traditional christianity. D, is a professor and senior fellow, woods institute for the environment, stanford university. Ron rhodes on the timing of the rapture the christ in. An annual event, it is sponsored by the schools latterday saint student association. Read unlimited books and audiobooks on the web, ipad.