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Enlightenment and Tantrism – Part 1

By: Dr. John Ankerberg, Dr. John Weldon; ©2012 Tantra is a practice found in Hinduism, Buddhism, and certain other religions. It is primarily based upon the teachings of the Hindu Tantras, or holy books. Despite its esoteric nature and historical confinement primarily to Tibetan Buddhism and Shivaite Hinduism, the influence of tantra in various forms…

What Do Mormons Believe About the Bible and the Book of Mormon – Session 2

By: Sandra Tanner, Dr. Lynn Wilder, Michael Wilder; ©2012 What does the LDS Church teach about the Book of Mormon, Doctrines and Covenants, the Pearl of Great Price, and other scriptures? They are considered inspired, with the Book of Mormon called equal with the Bible and often treated as superior to the Bible. In this…

What Do Mormons Believe About the Bible and the Book of Mormon – Session 1

By: Sandra Tanner, Dr. Lynn Wilder, Michael Wilder; ©2012 The Book of Mormon has absolutely no archaeological support and includes a wide variety of historical inaccuracies. Even though it claims to be the word-for-word translation Joseph Smith received by revelation, there have been 3,913 changes in the Book of Mormon. Why all the changes? Contents…

What Do Mormons Believe About Jesus

By: Sandra Tanner, Dr. Lynn Wilder, Michael Wilder; ©2012 In this program, Dr. John Ankerberg along with Sandra Tanner, Dr. Lynn Wilder and Michael Wilder, takes a look at these significant differences between Mormon teachings and biblical teaching regarding Jesus. This program reveals the stark contrasts that exist and what the Bible truly teaches about…

Was Joseph Smith an Inspired Prophet

By: Sandra Tanner, Dr. Lynn Wilder, Michael Wilder; ©2012 Contents 1 Introduction Introduction According to a recent survey, half of all Americans believe Mormonism is a Christian religion, while one third think it is not. This has caused many to ask, are Mormons Christians? How do their beliefs compare with what Jesus and the apostles…

Are Mormon Temple Practices Inconsistent with Biblical Beliefs

By: Sandra Tanner, Dr. Lynn Wilder, Michael Wilder; ©2012 In this program, we will look at some of the basic beliefs regarding Jesus as presented in both the Bible and Mormon teachings to reveal the vast differences that exist. As we do, we’ll find the answers to some of the questions generally held about Mormons…

What Do Mormons Believe About God?

By: Sandra Tanner, Dr. Lynn Wilder, Michael Wilder; ©2012 In this program, we will look at some of the basic beliefs regarding God according to Mormon teachings, including stories from three former Mormons who explain what life was like and how they turned to biblical Christianity. As we do, we’ll find the answers to some…

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Study of God – Part 4

Contents I.Inspiration of Scripture While the revelation of God may come in visions, dreams and direct speech, inspiration is concerned with securing the infallibility of the revelation and placing it in written form. Therefore there is much more revealed than has been written. The Latin word inspirare means “to breathe in.” The Greek word theopneustos…

Pilgrim, Was it Worth the Trouble? – Part 6

By: Dr. Michael Easley; ©2005 Dr. Easley answers audience questions on a variety of topics. Contents 1 Pilgrim, Was it Worth the Trouble? – Part 6 Pilgrim, Was it Worth the Trouble? – Part 6 This message was recorded at the Billy Graham Training Center at The Cove in Asheville, North Carolina. Through the ministry…

Pilgrim, Was it Worth the Trouble? – Part 5

By: Dr. Michael Easley; ©2005 How and why should we boast as Christians? Dr. Easley teaches us from the example of Paul. Contents 1 Pilgrim, Was it Worth the Trouble? – Part 5 Pilgrim, Was it Worth the Trouble? – Part 5 This message was recorded at the Billy Graham Training Center at The Cove…