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Mormon Doctrine - General Resources
Mormon Belief: The Doctrine of the LDS Church
What do Mormons believe? How different are their beliefs from those of the mainstream of Christianity? This introductory article summarizes the teachings of the LDS Church from its official publications.
Mormonism and Christianity Compared
Articles on the often contentious question of whether Mormonism is Christian.
Gospel Principles Scripture Study Guide
Chapter-by-chapter analysis and response to the LDS doctrinal manual Gospel Principles.
Other Topics
Mormon Families Forever: Too Good to be True?
The LDS Church claims that only by being faithful Mormons and going through its temple ceremonies can families live together forever. This article raises troubling questions for this attractive claim.
Amos 8:11-12 and the LDS Doctrines of Apostasy and Restoration
This article looks at Amos 8:11-12 in its historical and biblical context and responds to the Mormon claim that this passage predicts a total apostasy.
Book Review: The Refiner's Fire: The Making of Mormon Cosmology
by John L. Brooke — This book examines the evidence that the esoteric philosophical lore of "hermeticism" was a major influence on Joseph Smith's religious ideas. The author teaches history at Tufts University.
Major Mormon Doctrines
God and Man: Christianity versus Mormonism
Biblical Christianity is monotheistic; Mormon theology is polytheistic.
Mormon View of God and Christ
Here you will find several articles addressing the Mormon teachings about God the Father, Jesus Christ, and the doctrine of the Trinity.
Mormon Doctrine of Preexistence
The LDS Church teaches that all human beings existed as spirits in heaven before their mortal lives. What does the Bible say on this subject?
Mormon Doctrine of Exaltation
The LDS Church teaches that human beings have the potential to become gods with the same nature and powers as God. The articles here examine this Mormon doctrine, known as exaltation or eternal progression.
Index
Alphabetical List of Articles
All of our resources pertaining to Mormonism listed in one place.