LDS Doctrine and the Bible

A comparison of LDS and historic Christian beliefs. This article is also available as a tract in 30 different languages.

The LDS maintain that such baptism is endorsed by the Scriptures and was part of the original Christian faith as established two thousand years ago. However, a study of Christian antiquities reveals that baptism for the dead was not practiced by the first followers of Jesus and had a very different meaning from that given to it by Joseph Smith Jr.

This article provides a careful exposition of 1 Peter 3:19-22; 4:6 and Doctrine and Covenants 138 — the major passages cited in support of this unique Mormon doctrine.

This article provides a careful exposition of 1 Corinthians 15:29, the only mention of baptism for the dead in ancient Christian Scripture.

Is it possible within the LDS religion to have parents and their children be together as a family for all eternity? This article carefully explores the LDS teaching related to their attractive claim that families are forever.

This article answers the Mormon scholars and apologists who appeal to Jeremiah 36 to defend the way in which the LDS Church’s founding apostle and prophet, Joseph Smith, handled Scripture.

Explore the theology and function of the Biblical temple and decide for yourself.

Several changes to the book of Hebrews in Joseph Smith’s “translation” reflect Smith’s lack of understanding of the Bible.

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.

Evidence the Mormon Church is willing to mislead the general public and its potential converts.

Dr. Ron Huggins, Professor at Salt Lake Theological Seminary sheds light on the issue and the accusations by explaining Mormon teaching on the subject of Jesus and Satan as spirit brothers.