This article first appeared in the Christian Research Journal, volume 20, number 5 (1998). For further information about the Christian Research Journal, click here. Back in 1831, Alexander Campbell observed that Joseph Smith had gathered in the Book of Mormon...
Click Here to listen. Over the last few months I've been hearing more and more about a book titled The Shack by William Young, who goes by his middle name, Paul. Some, like my mother, are profoundly disturbed by the content of this book. Others are saying that it is...
Click Here to listen In the early 1800s, 1823 to be exact, the angel Moroni allegedly visited Mormon prophet Joseph Smith and divulged the location of some golden plates which contained the "fullness of the everlasting gospel." The plates abridged by Moroni and his...
THE PROPHET JONAH- Introduction You wouldn’t normally expect Jehovah’s Witnesses, Mormons, and skeptics to agree on much of anything. Yet all three share a similar opinion regarding, of all things, the Book of Jonah. Can you guess what it is? The CRI Perspective in a...
THE BIBLE MANUSCRIPTS- Introduction Non-Christians, (skeptics like New Agers or Mormons) claim that in the process of copying Scripture the text of the Bible was corrupted. Is this really true? THE BIBLE MANUSCRIPTS- An Example Suppose you wrote an essay and asked...
CULT AND OCCULT- Introduction The words “cult” and “occult” are popular terms that should not be confused with one another. So, what is the difference between them? CULT AND OCCULT- Cult The term “cult” is typically used by the secular media to describe religious or...
IS THE CATHOLIC CHURCH A CULT?- Introduction Roman Catholicism — some say it’s a cult, while others believe that it is a bona fide Christian denomination. So, which side is correct? IS THE CATHOLIC CHURCH A CULT?- A Mixed Bag While Protestants continue to disagree...
THE REORGANIZED LATTER-DAY SAINTS- Introduction Mormons refer to themselves as Latter-day Saints. But what exactly is the difference between them and the Reorganized Latter-day Saints? THE REORGANIZED LATTER-DAY SAINTS- Different from Mormons? Both the Utah Latter-day...
QUETZALCOATL AND JESUS- Introduction Mormons believe that Jesus appeared in America shortly after His resurrection. Is this really true? QUETZALCOATL AND JESUS- "Other Sheep" Mormons claim that the “other sheep” mentioned in John 10:16 refers to displaced Israelites...
MORMON TEMPLE RITUALS- Introduction Temples play a central role in Mormonism. What exactly happens inside these somewhat mysterious structures? What are these Mormon Temple Rituals? MORMON TEMPLE RITUALS- Necessary for Godhood Only after meeting certain requirements...
MORMONS AND RESTORATION- Introduction Mormons claim that there was a falling away from the faith after the death of the Apostles. Does this mean that the church needed to be restored through Mormonism? MORMONS AND RESTORATION- The Church Corrupted? Joseph Smith, the...
THE MORMON JESUS- Introduction Mormons openly profess to believe in Jesus Christ. But is their Jesus different from the Jesus of the Bible? THE MORMON JESUS- The Real Jesus? It’s not uncommon for Mormons to argue that they should be regarded as Christians because...
Mormons typically challenge non-Mormons to pray about the Book of Mormon and ask God if it’s true. What’s the best way to respond when put in this situation? Mormons commonly give their personal testimonies when they’re asked how they can be so...
WHAT IS A CULT?- Introduction With such an overwhelming number of religious groups around these days, it is necessary to understand the difference between a legitimate religious group and a cult. What exactly is a cult? WHAT IS A CULT- Definitions There are two ways...
This article first appeared in Practical Hermeneutics column of the the Christian Research Journal, volume 29, number 6 (2006). For further information or to subscribe to the Christian Research Journal please click here. There have been instances in which the...
This article first appeared in the Christian Research Journal, volume 28, number 05 (2005). The full text of this article in PDF format can be obtained by clicking here. For further information about the Christian Research Journal, click here. Religious freedom...
This article first appeared in the Effective Evangelism column of the Christian Research Journal , volume 28, number 5 (2005). For further information about the Christian Research Journal please click here. Throughout history, preachers and teachers of God’s...
This article first appeared in the Practical Hermeneutics column of the Christian Research Journal, volume 27, number 4 (2004). For further information or to subscribe to the Christian Research Journal go to: http://www.equip.org “If anyone comes to you and does...
This article first appeared in the Practical Hermeneutics column of the Christian Research Journal , volume 26, number 2 (2003). “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all men generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him”...
This article first appeared in the Effective Evangelism column of the Christian Research Journal, volume 22, number 04 (2000). For further information or to subscribe to the Christian Research Journal click here. What are we after when we talk with members of the...
According to the constitution of the World council of Churches (WCC), their first function is "to call the churches to the goal of visible unity in one faith and in one eucharistic fellowship..." The National Council of Churches (NCC) has a similar goal. Both are...