10 Questions and Answers on Mormonism: Key Beliefs, Practices, and History

By Robert M Bowman

This 10 Q&A on Mormonism pamphlet provides a clear summary of what Mormons (Latter-day Saints) believe, their practices, and history.

What do Mormons teach about Jesus, the Trinity, God, baptism for the dead, and how to be saved? The Latter-day Saints often use Christian terms, but mean something completely different. The 10 Questions & Answers on Mormonism bestselling pamphlet will help you discover the truth about these and many other critical issues.

10 Q & A’s offers sound tips for interacting with Mormon friends, neighbors, and co-workers, and much more.

Size: 8.5"x 5.5" unfolds to 33" long. Fits inside most Bible covers.

Enjoy Having 10 Common Questions About Mormonism Answered

10 Questions & Answers on Mormonism is an excellent tool for outreach and missions groups, or for anyone wanting to understand more about this controversial religious group. This compelling Q & A pamphlet examines 10 critical questions regarding the beliefs and practices of Latter-day Saints (LDS) and responds with what the Bible teaches about each:

1. Did the Christian church really need to be restored?
2. Was Joseph Smith a true prophet of God?
3. What is Mormon scripture?
4. Is the Bible trustworthy Scripture?
5. Is the Book of Mormon an ancient document?
6. Is the God of Mormonism the God of the Bible?
7. Does Mormonism teach the truth about Jesus?
8. Can we earn our salvation?
9. Why do Mormons build temples?
10. Does Mormonism teach polygamy?

10 Questions & Answers on Mormonism pamphlet provides answers to 10 of the most important questions regarding Mormonism. Readers and students of other religions and cults will find answers to these and other claims Mormons make:

• After the death of the original apostles, the church slipped into “the Great Apostasy.”
• Joseph Smith, the church’s founder, is a modern “prophet, seer, and revelator” revealing divine truth.
• Mormonism claims four “standard works” or writings including the Bible, but also the Book of Mormon, The Pearl of Great Price, and the Doctrines and Covenants.
• All humans preexisted in heaven before becoming human.
• After he rose from the dead, Jesus went to the Americas.
• Sin that is not overcome robs the Mormon of any assurance of reaching the celestial kingdom.
• Mormonism believes that God is one among many gods stretching into eternity past.

Includes Fascinating Beliefs Mormons Hold

This pamphlet explores the beliefs, practices and history of this controversial group, including interesting ideas and prophecies by founder Joseph Smith. Among many other ideas, many Mormons believe:

• The restoration of true Christianity began when God and Jesus appeared to Joseph Smith.
• Joseph Smith is second only to Jesus.
• The Book of Mormon is “the most correct of any book on earth.”
• God was a mortal who attained his exalted state by obedience to eternal laws and principles.

Includes Helpful Tips on Talking to Mormons

The 10 Questions & Answers on Mormons offers a listing of additional resources for learning more about Mormons/Latter-day Saints, and additional insights and information that improve outreach to Mormon co-workers and acquaintances.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers
• Release date: Sep 6, 2022
• ISBN: 9781596365827

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10 Questions and Answers on Mormonism

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This handy eBook:

Can be read in 30 minutes or less, and outlines the key beliefs, practices and history of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons).

Includes Quick Facts on Mormonism, including founder, estimated adherents, full-time missionaries, and other information.

Provides Do’s and Don’ts when talking with Mormon friends.

Includes a glossary of 21 terms you need to know.

Contents

1: Did the Christian Church Really Need to Be Restored?

2: Was Joseph Smith a True Prophet of God?

3: What Is Mormon Scripture?

4: Is the Bible Trustworthy Scripture?

5: Is the Book of Mormon an Ancient Document?

6: Is the God of Mormonism the God of the Bible?

7: Does Mormonism Teach the Truth About Jesus?

8: Can We Earn Our Salvation?

9: Why Do Mormons Build Temples?

10: Does Mormonism Teach Polygamy?

Tips for Talking with Mormons

Glossary of Mormon Terms

Resources

Number 1 Did the Christian Church Really Need to Be Restored?

Mormonism Claims…

Complete Apostasy

According to Mormon prophets, after the death of Jesus’ original apostles, the Christian church gradually slipped into the Great Apostasy—a complete and universal abandonment of true Christian principles. Though we do not know exactly when this took place, Christian doctrine became thoroughly corrupted, and the priesthood authority necessary to administer key ordinances like baptism and the Lord’s Supper was lost. The importance of believing that the true church was destroyed is underscored by Mormon apostle James Talmage: If the alleged apostasy of the primitive Church was not a reality, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is not the divine institution its name proclaims.¹

Restoration Required

The restoration of true Christianity began when God the Father and Jesus Christ appeared to a youth named