Christian witnessing to mormons with the book

Great for sunday school classes and for general distribution. The witnessing methods outlined in this book were developed by christian missionaries who love mormons and have devoted their lives to. Witnessing to mormons lynn and mike wilder redeemer bible church. As christians, we always want to use the bible and its timeless truths as our primary tool in. Mormons will many times sidestep the question of the historical authenticity of the book of mormon for experiential proof that the book is true. Tell them youve learned the major tenets of mormonism are not in the book of mormon, and ask if this is true. A glossary in the back of the book and discussion questions at the end of each chapter will help readers apply these concepts in their own witnessing experiences. What christians need to understand, he suggests, is that latterday saints are an entirely separate ethnic group with their own history, values and customs. Can you show me in the bible where we are told to pray about a book or a prophet to find out the truth. The following dialogue is a hypothetical witnessing encounter between a christian and a mormon missionary.

What we do know for sure is that its easier to have conversations with. Discover the basic beliefs and values of the religion of mormonism from a christian perspective, and learn how it differs from christianity. Once again, the differences between the christian god and the mormon god are indisputable. They think that after the death of the apostles the church strayed. Are mormons christian truth in love ministry witnessing. Evangelizing mormons can be so much more effective if christians first know, understand, and respect mormon heritage. Rowe asserts that many mormons view christian witnessing as bible bashing. Their relational needs are met through the ward their local congregation. Mormon missionaries urge the non mormon to pray about the book of mormon and ask god if it is true. Resources truth in love ministry witnessing to mormons. Mar 28, 2018 check out this brandnew footage from apologia churchs evangelism and outreach at the mormon temple in mesa, arizona. That passage is not speaking about praying about a book, or a. How to witness to mormons,whitney hopler read more about spiritual life growth, christian living, and faith.

Reynolds early christianity saw a wide proliferation of theories and practices concerning baptism, and now many christians, including mormons, commonly understand it as a means to repent and wash away ones sins. Mormon terminology handouts there are many methods to witnessing and one thing weve learned over the years is there is no magic bullet, no special word and no two people that will respond to the same thing in the same way. These include the book of mormon, doctrine and covenants, the pearl of great price, and the bible. Witnessing to mormons some first principles christian research. Topics covered include the nature of god, the identity of jesus christ, the trinity, the fall of mankind, salvation, the authority of the bible, and the church. This is the only book if you want to learn about how to love the lds as an evangelicalorthodox christian without being offensive or squishy.

The people i have grown to know in the time i have been associated with the lds church are, almost to a man, the most clean living, honest, god fearing, and giving people i have ever met. James walker, witnessing to mormons with the book of mormon defend apologetics conference 2017 january 5, 2017. It is one thing to focus our attention on what mormons believe, it is quite another to understand clearly what the bible teaches. The primary purpose of godthe ultimate humanitarian is to speak to people leaving mormonism. Cult shock is an easytofollow resource of christian apologetics that teaches you how to defend your christian faith against the claims of jehovahs witness and mormon missionaries. The testimonies of the three and eight witnesses were published in the first edition of the book of mormon and every edition since. As christians, we always want to use the bible and its timeless truths as our primary tool in witnessing the love of god and salvation through christ. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. The official theologies of the mormons and jehovahs witnesses do not permit prayer to nor the worship of jesus. Christians witnessing to mormons 4witness for christian.

Pastor cares took special care to use language and illustrations that mormons can understand. Mormons respect the bible and count it as authoritative scripture. Witness to mormons in lovethe mormon scrapbook revised edition, is a practical guide that will teach you about mormonism and then train you to effectively witness to your mormon friends and loved ones. Evangelical witnessing to mormonscraig blomberg jesus. An easy way to witness to mormons and jehovahs witnesses. How to share the gospel with a mormon dare 2 share. For more than three years, he developed the specific strategies for reaching mormons reflected in this book. When mormon missionaries properly called latter day saints or simply lds come to your door, they will often offer a free copy of the book of mormon and tell you about its author, joseph smith. This is more appropriate because it focuses on the teachings of the mormon church rather than on the beliefs of an individual mormon.

Smith, who was a baptist pastor in utah for years, and spent a number of years witnessing to mormons. Mormons believe the book of mormon to be the word of god, like the bible. Training and witnessing materials watchman fellowship, inc. As a preface to this answer, please see our article on mormonism and what mormons believe. How mormons are defending the book of mormon, part three in a fourpart series on mormon apologetics. The best methods of witnessing to cult members are outlined in this article. I dont have their number handy and i doubt they have a website small operation but they are a continuation of the ministries of john l. How to witness effectively to mormons breaking the lds authority barrier stepbystep i feel sorry for you. Smith, they will say, translated the book of mormon from golden plates he dug up. Experiences of exmormons 4witness witnesses for jesus. Oct 11, 2018 witnessing to mormons lynn and mike wilder redeemer bible church. Since mormons respect and use the king james version of the bible, i recommend that you use this version when witnessing to mormons. Tools for witnessing to mormons watchman fellowship.

Mar 16, 2009 witnessing to mormons introduction are there some practical strategies for dealing with mormonism. They live lives of real dedication and christlike service. The true jesus, the jesus of the bible, is prayed to, worshiped, and called god. The witnessing methods outlined in this book were developed by christian missionaries who love mormons and have devoted their lives to reaching lds. In light of this, it is important that you, as a christian, are in a habit of studying gods word, attending a strongly biblical church, and praying for god to grant you wisdom in your witnessing opportunities. In our estore there is a book by concerned christians called witnessing to mormons that is very useful for showing the problems between doctrines taught in the bom and other mormon scriptures including the bible. One of the best aids for outreach and evangelizing latterday saints. But the bible permits, even encourages, these things for the true believer. Many of the major doctrines and teachings of christians can be found in it. The following are a list of some verses to know when witnessing to mormons. Mark cares in his book, speaking the truth in love to mormons, finds it. Christians witnessing to mormons 4witness witnesses. For several months on sunday mornings, my pastor also an outstanding radio apologist taught the book of hebrews to the congregation.

Missionaries always come in pairs, but usually only one will be the spokesman. Mormonism and christianity have a complex theological, historical, and sociological relationship. Combined with the audio cd, this teaching set shows some of the more than 4,000 changes and anachronisms in the book of mormon text. Smith, they will say, translated the book of mormon from golden plates he dug up in a hill in new york in the early 1800s. Witnessing to mormons, as with any religion falsely masquerading under the guise of christianity, can be challenging. But when one compares the two books, one can see that they are not in the same category. Understanding christian baptism through the book of mormon. Mormon scholar travis kerns gives advice on how christians can. Craig blombergs top ten things jesus would say to mormons summary. Cares served as a christian pastor in nampa, idaho, where mormon influence is great. Witnessing to mormons plus a testimony by converted mormons.

Two christian bible scholars outline arguments anyone can use to counterand evangelize tojehovahs witnesses and mormons when they come knocking. Witnessing to mormons lynn and mike wilder youtube. Witnessing to mormons plus a testimony by converted. These books provide some of the most comprehensive christian responses to the.

While ive numbered the tips below for witnessing it doesnt necessarily mean theyre in order of importance. Experiences of exmormons 4witness witnesses for jesus, inc. This is as much as admitted in the introduction to the book of mormon. Please read our our code of conduct policy for evangelism and our copyright policy before you use our resources. In my book approaching mormons in love, on pages 141154, there is a list of material that you can use to show what you believe as a bornagain christian that is found in the book of mormon. Cheat sheet for witnessing to mormons importance of knowing searching scripture to test beware of the heart god and jesus 1. Why do you think that many christians view mormonism as falling outside of biblical christianity. Blog resources resources as you witness faqs god the ultimate humanitarian bible course prayer partners prayer devotional witnessing websites sharing gods word with mormons witnessing guide mormon dictionary a comparison of teachings training witness to mormons witnessing to mormon missionaries f. Witnessing to mormons to dedicated mormon 1212005 on reading your comment, i think of three things, first of the monkeys with hands over ears and eyes, second the praise that there is neither jew nor gentile, slave nor free in christ jesus, last that all of our works are nothing but filthy rags in the face of an omnipotent god. They also claim that the book of mormon is authoritative scripture, and that it compliments but does not contradict the bible. Rowe backs up his words with deeds, and tellswrites a great story book. Joel groat shares a summary of his strategic approach to making the gospel of grace relevant to mormons without attacking mormonism. The question of the book of mormon witnesses is extremely significant.

For example, while many mormons believe that there is archaeological evidence supporting the book of mormon, in fact, there is none. Jun 29, 2012 in our estore there is a book by concerned christians called witnessing to mormons that is very useful for showing the problems between doctrines taught in the bom and other mormon scriptures including the bible. The manual in this teaching set contains photocopies of select pages from the original 1830 book of mormon with copies of the same passages from recent editions. We receive countless emails and phone calls on a daily basis asking us how to witness to a friend or loved one in mormonism. You have some truth, but you dont have the fullness of the gospel like we do. Witnessing is sharing the true gospel of jesus christ with them.

In an email to the christian post, anderson offered these eight tips when evangelizing to mormons. We have contended on several occasions, it is mormons and mormons alone who put limits on god. Generally, the answer expected by mormons is a burning in the. Evangelical witnessing to mormonscraig blomberg jesus to. Understanding christian baptism through the book of mormon author noel b. Witnessing using the book of mormon mormonism research. Smith then asks, does your book teach that god and christ are two gods. Witnessing to mormons some first principles christian.

As the director of the church history library, where we hold the churchs official archival. The following suggestions, written after years of experience by john l. Mormons express the doctrines of mormonism using standard biblical terminology and have similar views about the nature of jesus atonement, bodily resurrection, and second coming as. Practical strategies for getting the conversation started. James walker, witnessing to mormons with the book of mormon. This same discussion could be applied to a mormon friend, neighbor, or relative. Pastor jeff durbin speaks to someone who claims to have left the latterday. Evangelical witnessing to mormonscraig blomberg jesus to the mormons. Craig blomberg, a noted evangelical scholar, gave a speech in which he discussed ten things which he claims jesus would tell latterday saints. Given the verses shown above, it is mindboggling to this christian how mormons can keep a straight face and preach this kind of gospel.

While witnessing to mormons it is essential to know that mormons do not believe the bible is infallible. Rowe backs up his words with deeds, and tellswrites a great storybook. Mormons have both enraged and intrigued evangelicals. When the christian refuses to do this, the missionaries can become insistent, even trying to lay a guilt trip on those who are reluctant to agree to their challenge. Mormons in truth, but also in love that they may come to know jesus christ as. Those who frequently witness to mormons seem to gravitate to one of three different approaches. Smith, who was a baptist pastor in utah for years, and spent a. What are key things to know when witnessing to mormons. O riginating in america, and now headquartered in salt lake city, utah, the church of jesus christ of latterday saints mormonism is one of the fastest growing pseudo christian religions in the world, with a presence in 140 nations and 21 territories and possessions as of december 31, 2001, the church claimed a worldwide membership of 11,394,522. At first glance they look, sound, and act like christians. We handed out about 350 business size tracts and a few dvds october 5th and 6th was the 183rd semiannual general conference of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Mormon missionaries urge the nonmormon to pray about the book of mormon and ask god if it is true. Another former mormon, beth johnston of idaho, observed, were christians and mormons. It also allows us to evaluate mormonism on the basis of its official doctrine.

How can i lead a mormon to faith in the true jesus christ. Mormon terminology handouts for witnessing life after. In the end, christians will be more approachable representatives of christ. Witnessing using the book of mormon mormonism research ministry. Mormons are kind and sincere, they are simply wrong. Ropp, a christian author who, by the way, served as a missionary to mormons, said that creating doubt in a mormons mind is an effective way to.

Read 6 tips on sharing the gospel with mormons by john wallace and more articles about evangelism and church on. This 35 minute video was recorded live at a training session for christian missionaries in ephraim, ut. The biggest problem we face in dealing with a mormon is in getting him lost, writes john l. Smith, are adapted from his book, witnessing effectively to mormons. Check out this brandnew footage from apologia churchs evangelism and outreach at the mormon temple in mesa, arizona. It has parallel columns showing what mormon doctrine says, what mormon scripture says, and what the bible says, showing the. The rage has come from mormon claims that the book of. Blomberg is known for his more balanced views and sincere desire for christian engagement, as evidenced in a book which he coauthored with stephen robinson, how wide the divide.

A new way to share christ with latterday saints 9780801065224 by david l. They have four texts that they believe to be scripture inspired by god. However, though they claim to be the only ones with the real truth, they are far from it. If they say they are, prod them by asking what is in it, and where specifically the teaching is located. Aug 27, 20 helping mormons find the sum of their sins. He also wrote this book to speak clearly and powerfully to christians by covering familiar topics in a. Witnessing to mormons introduction are there some practical strategies for dealing with mormonism. Witnessing to mormons christian research institute.