However, the truth is the truth only the truth can save. Who God is and what is His plan for the redemption of sinful mankind is not a matter of conjecture, but of accepting and putting one's faith in what He, God has plainly stated. No matter how sincere or faithful a person might be to a false belief it is still false and therefore cannot save. No matter how large or powerful a church may be only its adherence to God's word determines if it is real or not. Only God's plan of salvation which is the true Gospel can save a person. (Click here to read what the Bible says is God's true plan of salvation) Only our real God and Creator exists and only He came to earth, suffered and died for our sins and therefore only He can save. False gods and the idols of men cannot save because they only exist in the imaginations of men's minds. (See Romans 1:20-25)
The Mormon people are trusting in their prophet and church to tell them how to have eternal life. The problem is that it is God, not churches, or prophets, who determines how we are to go to heaven when we die. He has clearly revealed in His plan in the Bible as to how we can have forgiveness of sin and a place in heaven when we leave this earth and this is the problem. A "gospel" that is different from the biblical Gospel is a false gospel and cannot save. Their prophet and church claims it has received modern revelation from God, however their revelations are in direct opposition to what God has revealed in the Bible. That should present a serious problem for any Mormon who is taught that the King James Bible is God's word.
Sadly, what the LDS church teaches in its doctrines of God, Jesus Christ, the Bible, and the Gospel are not what the Bible, which is God's word says. Therefore if men believes these false teachings, even sincerely, they are not accepting God's revealed truth. Those that follow a false way, refusing to believe God's truth, will be lost and spend eternity in hell. (John 3:36) Jesus warned us in Matthew 7:130-15, "Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it. Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves." I do not want to see anyone spend eternity in hell. I am trying in my feeble way to reach out to them so they too may receive the real Jesus Christ as their Savior and receive eternal life.
Am I wrong to want to warn men of the pit falls that Satan has laid to mislead men; pitfalls such as false teaching, leaders and churches? The answer is NO! I have a responsibility and mandate from God to tell others the true Good News (The Gospel) that Jesus Christ died for the sins of men and by simple faith in Him they can be saved and become a child of God. (1 Cor. 15:1-4, Matt. 28:19-20, Acts 1:8)
Over the years many times Mormons have asked me questions about what I believed as a biblical Christian and Baptist. Often the conversation has been one of them asking questions and of me defending my biblical faith. I have always gladly and cordially answered every question without taking offense. I always welcome any opportunity to share what the Bible teaches with others. I have spent the past twenty five years studying the Bible, which include seven years of formal education resulting in two earned degree in Bible, that I might accurately present what it says.
In presenting these articles on my web page, and addressing the unbiblical teaching of the LDS church, I would hope that the Latter Day Saints would honestly test their beliefs against the Bible and see for themselves what is true and what is not. It deeply bothers me when they respond to my articles by saying, "I can see that the Bible says that, but I choose to believe my church." As a biblical Christian the Bible, not churches, preachers or anyone else is my source of truth and practice. The Bible is God's word and therefore if I believe the Bible and follow it I am obeying God. Any church, pope or prophet that changes God word or teaches things contrary to it is not of God.
My articles are not intended to offend nor presented in a spirit of hostility. I deeply care for the souls of men. That's what happens when God saves a person....they care for the souls of others. If the LDS teachings are true, then they should be able to stand the test of honest examination and the Mormons should welcome the opportunity prove them. If it does not stand the test of the Bible, then Mormons should seek for God's truth in His Word and acknowledge their error and repent. Hopefully, they would then receive the "real" Jesus Christ as their Savior and ask forgiveness for their sin. God has promised to save all who will.
I always welcome any questions. I will, in a timely way, respond to all who take the time to honestly and with a positive spirit ask questions. I will not engage in Mormon "bashing". . .or. . . Baptist bashing either! (Ha Ha). However, I will be biblical, frank and straight forward in my answers.
In response to those who occasionally e-mail and accuse me of "Mormon bashing" may I offer a comment. According Webster's Dictionary "bashing" means to strike with a violent blow or smash. The information I post is not bashing, but comparing the teachings of the LDS church with the teachings of the Bible. I think what I am doing is "Mormon doctrine comparison." I am not offended at Mormons who do not believe the Bible, but I deeply care for their souls. I think Mormons should seriously test their beliefs with the Bible as the Bereans did in Acts 17:11. The Bereans the Bible says, ". . . were more noble than those in Thessaloncia, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were truth." I am not seeking to recruiting Mormons into joining the Baptists. I am seeking to show the God real Gospel that they might believe and receive forgiveness for their sin and eternal life.
If a person does not want to believe the Bible God will not force them to believe the truth. God will not violate a person's will. One can chose to accept truth or reject it. . .but a person must understand also that they will be held responsible for their decision.
As for me I choose to believe and put my faith in God's "only begotten" Son, the Lord Jesus Christ and God's word the Bible. With all my heart I hope you will too.
Cooper Abrams