Facts the mormon church doesnt want you to know 4mormon. One of the common questions we are asked by christians deals with the issue of whether or not a christian can should date a mormon. Moses talked to a burning bush and used a magic rod. Lynn ridenhour, a baptist minister from kansas city, missouri yes, missouri, gave an interview on the book of mormon for byu tv that will either make you very, very angry if youre an antimormon, and especially an antimormon baptist, or very, very hopeful if youre tired of being harangued by antimormon baptists with tired, overdone.
On the other hand, christians may wonder why he could believe in the book of mormon and still claim to be a christian. I dont have their number handy and i doubt they have a website small operation but they are a continuation of the ministries of john l. Im a licensed southern baptist minister and i embrace the book of mormon. Book of mormon evidence vs book of mormon central search. What does its existence teach you about our father in heaven. The baptist version of the book of mormon by lynn ridenhour. A southern baptist minister shares his views about the. Overview of mormonism exposes some of the unchristian doctrine of the mormon church, changes in lds scripture and false prophecies that have been uttered by various mormon authorities. The book of mormon is unique from the bible because through the book of mormon, we learn about the ancient people and ancient prophets from the americas. What stood out to me was the part about family because family is really important to me and i wish i was a better son and reading this made me want to be a better son and better family because i love my family. In high school, tanner hutchens became obsessed with the book of mormon musical. However, baptists believe that baptism can only be done to those who have accepted jesus christ as their lord and savior.
Listen to what this southern baptist minister says about. Lynn ridenhour, southern baptist minister, guest speaker at book of mormon conference hosted by pastor dale warren, fairfield community of christ, fairfield, illinois. Questions to ask mormon missionaries at the door 4mormon. Get the latest updates on book of mormon topics and research for free.
It was a year ago this week, i spent three days at two book of mormon conferences on the same weekend. Facts the mormon church doesnt want you to know examining the claims of mormonismis the church of jesus christ of latterday saints the true church. Statement by the southern baptist church on the mormon church. Smith, they will say, translated the book of mormon from golden plates he dug up in a hill in new york in the early 1800s. Lynn has been an ordained charismatic southern baptist minister for over fifty years. In a nutshell i have discovered that in places, this book is more baptist than the baptist hymnal.
Baptist minister preaching about the book of mormon. Can you learn about god by reading the book of mormon. Sir, thats a book of mormon lynn ridenhour, aspen stander. Im a licensed southern baptist minister and i embrace the book of mormon that is, i believe the truths recorded in it. You might want to begin by imagining your life without the book of mormon. Salvation is a free gift, bought by jesus when he bled to death on the cross. So while i can see that his preaching about the book of mormon might help someone a little bit, by first hearing about it from him, there would still be a lot of questions that i would have and i dont think this guy would help much to point me in the right direction, otherwise he would be where we are and talking about how others need to be. In the book of mormon, a prophet was called to perform a similar role to that of john the baptist, to prepare the people of the american continent for christs coming. In a nutshell i have discovered that in places, this book is more. Mormon missionaries are representatives of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds or mormon church.
Listen to the november 1, 20 viewpoint on mormonism podcast that aired november 1, 20 titled should i date a mormon. Bottom lineif youre protestant, pentecostal, catholic, or a book of mormon. Note that in an arch made of stones, the keystone is placed at the top, holding all the other stones in place. We did our best to bring you only the best lds jokes about mormons. Thank you for being willing to write your story to uplift those who take the time and effort to listen and hear what you have learned that can help strengthen there lives too. Have you even seen the video the bible versus the book of mormon.
Lynn ridenhour, southern baptist minister, guest speaker at book of mormon conference hosted by pastor dale warren, fairfield. We have the bible and no man was to add to the scriptures lest his soul be damned. Lynn ridenhour, southern baptist minister, speaks at byu to the religious education faculty members. Within three days of hearing the music, he bought a plane ticket to new york to see the show on. Ridenhour closes his message with the last few verses found in the book of mormon. How the southern baptist convention has tried to keep its. Why its not easy becoming an exmormon the daily beast. This isnt the first time a southern baptist and a mormon have battled for the white housemo udall was a nonpracticing mormon when he. Southern baptist shares how the book of mormon musical led to his conversion in hilarious video. And boy did he have plenty more to say about the book of mormon. How to witness effectively to mormons breaking the lds authority barrier stepbystep i feel sorry for you.
We depend on gods loving favor that we cannot earn. Questions to ask mormon missionaries a stepbystep guide for christians witnessing to mormons at the door. The book of mormon acts as a companion book to the bible, and it supports the doctrines, and testimony of christ found in the bible. Both mormons and baptists practice baptism by immersion, as opposed to the catholic practice of sprinkling with water, as in an infant baptism. That prophet was nephi, son of nephi and grandson of helaman.
If it is true, then joseph smith is true and so is mormonism. Discover how you can come closer to god by reading from its pages. This book provides uptodate information on the status of the book of mormon. Smith, who was a baptist pastor in utah for years, and spent a. You have some truth, but you dont have the fullness of the gospel like we do. How to share the book of mormon with a baptist youtube. The church of jesus christ of latter day saints is also true. Learn about the john the baptist of the book of mormon. Like the bible, the book of mormon is a book of scripture that teaches about jesus. Lynn ridenhour, southern baptist minister, examines seven suggestions from a southern baptist minister regarding how to share the book of mormon with a baptist.
If you read on in galatians you find that god says you can never get saved by obeying rules. How does the book of mormon influence how you understand the bible. For those who dont believe that the book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ, please refrain from posting crude and negative comments. First, if i may, address those of you both mormon and nonmormon who are surprised to find the endorsement of a practicing southern baptist. Lynn retorted, sir, thats a book of mormoni thought this was a christian. I heard he graduated top of his class at bring em young university. It will build your faith in gods prophets, ancient and modern. A charismatic baptist minister who believes the book of mormon impossible. It depends on what belief system they are coming from. I forwarded your page to some pretty knowing people without first reading your foolishness. From baptist preacher to mormon teacher deseret book. Rob bowman with the north american mission board of the southern baptist convention sbc says christians need to be aware that the beliefs of the mormon church are inconsistent with biblical christianity. Anyone of my friends could help you to straighten you out on the book of mormon, so maybe youll be hearing from some of them too. No matter your story, you are invited to come unto christ.
In the words of lynn ridenhour in his video the book of mormon. The baptist says i have 4 kids, just one more and ill have a basketball team. I tell my baptist friends i have been born againagain. How do you get a mormon to stop drinking all your booze. Many people do not understand that the word saint does not mean demigod, as the catholic church uses it, lds folks use the word saint as a follower of christ, or disciple.
It is a record of gods dealings with the ancient inhabitants of the americas, and contains, as does the bible, the fullness of the everlasting gospel. In what ways is the book of mormon the keystone of our religion. Baptist preacher uses book of mormon and bible religious. Baptist preacher praises book of mormon for solid 10. I was given this ebook to read by cedar fort publishers. We can all experience more joy in our individual lives when we turn to him who loves us most. Like the bible, the book of mormon is an ancient record that teaches about jesus. So how did a baptist minister find himself in the midst of mormon professors. But if you trample these pearls, sir, theres no point. Concerning this record, the prophet joseph smith, who translated it by the gift and power of god, said, i told the brethren that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion, and a man would get nearer to god by abiding by its precepts, than by any other book see the introduction at the.
There it is againthe fullness of the everlasting gospel. Lynn ridenhour said to start off his sermon in the video youre about to watch. John the baptist baptizing jesus by harry anderson. Prayerful study of the book of mormon will build faith in god the father, in his beloved son, and in his gospel. Praying about the book of mormon mormons believe that if you read the book of mormon and then pray and ask god whether or not it is true, you will receive a testimony from the holy spirit verifying its truth. Listen to what this southern baptist minister says about the book of. The 21st international book of mormon evidence conference believes the book of mormon took place in north america the heartland theory, while the book of mormon central 2018 conference believes the book of mormon all took place in central america the mesoamerican theory. Southern baptist convention warns christians about teachings of mormonism. Whats the best advice to investigators of the church of.
The two go hand in hand, reallyprotestant doctrine and the book of mormon. Southern baptist shares how the book of mormon musical. Baptist preacher praises book of mormon for solid 10 minutes in. How has the book of mormon helped you get nearer to god. Ferguson analyzed how the archaeological evidence compared with the claims of the book of mormon. Learn about the savior, jesus christ, and how the basic beliefs. Lynn ridenhour models how his faith in christ has become even more.
According to brother lynn ridenhour, baptist minister, and many millions others, both latterday saints and nonlatterday saints, yes. Lest you misunderstand me, it is never my intent to get you or anyone to believe in the book of mormon. Joseph smith sold so many copies of the book of mormon. You can t even stay saved or live the christian life by obeying rules. And i was taught that the rapture could occur any minute. This is the account that is recorded in the book of mormon.
How can you bear that testimony to others, including your own family. He said he has relied on the forum and other online and inperson exmormon groups to get him through the transition. And now, if the lamb of god, he being holy, should have need to be baptized by water, to fulfil all righteousness, o then, how much more need have we, being unholy, to be baptized, yea, even by water. I can personally understand how he can opt not to become a member of the lds church because there are many revelations that came after the book of mormon that are not included in the book of mormon.
The two go hand in hand, reallyprotestant doctrine and the book of. The introduction tells you that the book of mormon is a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible. Lancaster is perhaps the best source you will ever find on the translation process of the book of mormon. Baptist preacher believes in book of mormon grace for grace.
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