The difference between Mormons and Christians. Did you know Mormonism created an entirely different God? Their claim is that they worship Jesus. However, Joseph Smith taught that God was once a man who became a god, and we can do the same thing. But doesn’t Christianity teach the opposite? You see, God has always been God. Uncreated. Eternal. Completely different from us.

Why would Joseph Smith change that? Because if you shrink God down to man’s level, you make Him explainable. And if He’s explainable, He’s controllable. And once you control the IDEA of God, you can control the people who follow Him. And in the end, Joseph Smith made a god that we could become like. So, they don’t obey God to simply worship Him, they obey Him to become one themselves.

This was the first temptation from Satan himself in …

Genesis 3:4-5 “And the serpent said unto the woman, Ye shall not surely die (when you sin): For God doth know that in the day ye eat thereof, then your eyes shall be opened, and ye shall be as gods, knowing good and evil.”

Satan convinced Adam and Eve that if they disobey God and eat the fruit from the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil, they will be like God. It’s simply Satan’s nature to pervert the truth as well as having the desire to be like God.

Isaiah 14:14 “I will ascend above the heights of the clouds; I will be like the most High.”

As Satan says and believes, he will ascend and be like the Most High.

So, Mormonism isn’t anything new … it’s the same lie from the Garden. It isn’t just any lie … it’s the lie which caused the fall of mankind.

Joseph Smith supposedly received, from an Angel, the golden tablets that said the Bible was wrong. However, the Bible says in …

Galatians 1:8 “But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed.”

Our loving Lord warns us that if any person, or angel from Heaven, gives a testimony or gospel which contradicts the Bible, don’t listen to them, don’t follow them, and don’t take heed to their words. But the whole foundation of Mormonism is that an angel from Heaven came to give a contrary gospel! This is no different than Mohammed with the Koran because he also claimed to receive instruction from an angel. Just like Mormonism, the religion of Islam contradicts the Holy Word of God.

Joseph Smith was a 3rd degree Master Mason. As a Mason, he had the ability to come in and change things in the Mormon bible. And the Book of Mormon has been changed 1,300 times! Yet, the Bible stands today without any changes to doctrine or message. It has truly stood the test and proven itself as the perfect, infallible, Word of God.

In the following in-depth study, you will receive all the Biblical and historical reasons (with full references and sources) why the Book of Mormon, Doctrine and Covenants, and Pearl of Great Price cannot possibly be inspired by God. Also, you will see the evidence (with full references) of how Joseph Smith was nothing more than a con artist and that the church changes its doctrines based upon societal norms rather than holding to their beliefs. Moreover, you will receive the loving and heartfelt messages of God toward the Mormon people to come out of their corrupt church and return to His loving truth as it is written in the KJV Bible.

In order to prepare you for the following study, I first must confront the Mormon belief that they are led by “Apostles”. I will simply be making some key points here, but if you would like the full study in video (or written) form, please see the video I made previously which answers the question, “Are There Apostles In Our Day?” Or, simply ask and I will email you the study.

Before we begin this study, let’s briefly speak about prophets, since Mormons claim Joseph Smith was a prophet. There are two tests the Lord sets forth in the Bible to test whether someone is a prophet of God or not.

The first test is found in …

Deuteronomy 18:22 “When a prophet speaketh in the name of the LORD, if the thing follow not, nor come to pass, that is the thing which the LORD hath not spoken, but the prophet hath spoken it presumptuously: thou shalt not be afraid of him.”

Simply stated, a prophet cannot be wrong in even ONE prophecy. If he or she is found to have spoken a prophecy which has failed to come to pass, then they cannot possibly be a prophet of God. As you will see later on in this study, Joseph Smith, alongside many high ranking members of the LDS church, have spoken MANY prophecies which failed to come to pass.

The second test of a prophet of God is that they speak only according to the Bible as it is written. Prophets of God not only gave prophecies which have come to pass with 100% accuracy, they were also leaders, teachers, and guides for people so that they can have a true and wholehearted relationship with God based upon the Word as it was written.

But as you will see throughout this study, the overwhelming majority of Mormon doctrines and practices run in stark contradiction to the Bible. Therefore, the beliefs of the LDS church cannot possibly have come from true prophets of God. Moreover, the fact that the Mormon church has wavered from their original doctrines in order to comply with societal norms proves that they, unlike the true prophets of God, have no conviction toward their original doctrines and, therefore, no relationship with God.

Since it will inevitably come up, let’s tackle the common rebuttal Mormons have been taught to use: Progressive Revelation. Progressive revelation is the doctrine in Christianity that the sections of the Bible that were written later contain a fuller revelation of God than the earlier sections. “Progressive revelation does not mean to say that the Old Testament is somehow less true than the New Testament. The progress was not from untruth to truth – it was from less information to more full information.”

For instance, the theologian Charles Hodge wrote: The progressive character of divine revelation is recognized in relation to all the great doctrines of the Bible … What at first is only obscurely intimated is gradually unfolded in subsequent parts of the sacred volume, until the truth is revealed in its fulness.

As you will clearly see, however, the books used by the LDS church do not reveal more information, or add clarity to that which was already given, but rather, contradict, that which was revealed in the Bible. Consequently, this proves their books to be uninspired works written by the hands of men who had no meaningful relationships with Jesus Christ.

Where, in Mormonism, is it taught that men can be gods?
In Mormonism (the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, LDS), the belief that men can become gods is rooted in the doctrine of exaltation or eternal progression. This teaching says that faithful Latter-day Saints can progress to become like God Himself, ruling over worlds and having eternal increase.

Here are the key sources:

1. Lorenzo Snow’s Couplet (5th LDS President, taught in 1840s, later affirmed by LDS leaders):
   • “As man now is, God once was: As God now is, man may be.”
     This phrase summarizes the LDS teaching that God was once a man and that humans may become gods.
2. Doctrine and Covenants 132:20 (an official LDS scripture):
   • “Then shall they be gods, because they have no end; therefore shall they be from everlasting to everlasting, because they continue; then shall they be above all, because all things are subject unto them. Then shall they be gods, because they have all power, and the angels are subject unto them.”
3. Joseph Smith, King Follett Discourse (April 7, 1844):
   • Smith taught that God Himself was once as we are now, and that humans can learn to become like God.
   • Quote: “You have got to learn how to be gods yourselves … the same as all gods have done before you.”
4. Gospel Principles (official LDS manual, 2011, ch. 47):
   • “Exaltation is eternal life, the kind of life God lives. He lives in great glory. He is perfect. He possesses all knowledge and all wisdom. He is the Father of spirit children. He is a creator. We can become like our Heavenly Father. This is exaltation.”

So, yes, Mormonism teaches that faithful men and women, through temple ordinances, covenants, and obedience, can become gods, ruling worlds, having eternal increase, and sharing in God’s glory.

Final note on this subject. This should make your mind begin to race. According to Mormon doctrine, God was once a man who reached an exalted state and became a god. This begs several questions: Who was the first God? Who was the initial creator of mankind? If every man has the potential to become a god, then who first created humans? If there was an uncaused first cause (which there is), then why don’t Mormons worship that one? Afterall, wouldn’t it stand to reason that the one who was powerful enough to create humanity and the universe in the first place is more deserving of worship than a mere man who reached an exalted state?

Doing just a little bit of critical thinking exposes the error of “eternal progression”. They are worshipping a created being, rather than the Author of all Creation.

Romans 1:25 “Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator, who is blessed for ever. Amen.”

The Mormon belief of spirit babies. Thorough explanation with verified references.

The Mormon Belief in Spirit Babies (Pre-Mortal Existence)

1. Heavenly Parents and Spirit Children
   • Mormon doctrine teaches that God the Father has a literal body of flesh and bones (Doctrine and Covenants 130:22) and that He is married to a Heavenly Mother.
   • Together, they give birth to spirit children in a premortal existence before those children are born on earth.
   • This is often called the “Heavenly Family” concept.

Reference:

1. The Family: A Proclamation to the World (1995, official LDS proclamation):
   “All human beings—male and female—are created in the image of God. Each is a beloved spirit son or daughter of heavenly parents.”
2. Pre-Mortal Existence
   • These spirit children lived with God in Heaven before being born on earth.
   • According to Mormon teaching, Jesus was the firstborn spirit child of God and Heavenly Mother, and Lucifer (Satan) was another spirit child—making them spirit brothers.
   • All human beings are also spirit children, waiting their turn to come to earth.

Reference:

2. Pearl of Great Price, Abraham 3:22–23:
   “Now the Lord had shown unto me, Abraham, the intelligences that were organized before the world was … among all these there were many of the noble and great ones; And God saw these souls that they were good, and he stood in the midst of them, and he said: These I will make my rulers.”
3. Jeremiah 1:5 is often cited by Mormons as support, though their interpretation differs from mainstream Christianity.
4. Purpose of Earthly Birth
   • According to LDS doctrine, these spirit children come to earth to receive a physical body, be tested, and progress toward exaltation.
   • Without an earthly body, they cannot become like God.

Reference:

3. Gospel Principles (2011, ch. 2):
   “We needed to leave our heavenly home for a time and receive mortal bodies. We needed to gain experience and learn to choose between good and evil.”
4. Connection to Exaltation
   • The production of spirit children continues eternally. Faithful Mormon men who are exalted will become gods of their own worlds with their wives sealed to them, producing spirit babies in the next life—just as Heavenly Father and Heavenly Mother do now.

Reference:

4. Doctrine and Covenants 132:19–20:
   “… then shall they be gods, because they have no end; therefore shall they be from everlasting to everlasting … then shall they be gods, because they have all power, and the angels are subject unto them.”

Contrast with the Bible (KJV)

The Bible teaches that:

• Mankind was formed directly by God, not born as spirit children before earth.
• Zechariah 12:1 “… saith the LORD, which stretcheth forth the heavens, and layeth the foundation of the earth, and formeth the spirit of man within him.”
• Jesus is not a created spirit child but is eternal.
• John 1:1–3 “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God. All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made.”

Summary:
Mormons believe all humans are literal spirit children of Heavenly Father and Heavenly Mother, born in a premortal existence, and that exalted men and women will continue producing spirit babies eternally. This doctrine has no basis in the Bible but is central to LDS theology.

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According to Mormonism, only men can become gods. What must a man do in order to become a god of an earth similar to ours?

This gets to the heart of the Mormon exaltation doctrine. Let’s carefully unpack it.

Can Only Men Become Gods?

• In Mormonism, both men and women can be “exalted,” but the role is not equal.
• Men are promised godhood — ruling over worlds.
• Women are exalted with their husbands, sealed in eternal marriage, and share in producing “spirit offspring.”
• Without a husband, a woman cannot be exalted in LDS theology.

Reference: Doctrine and Covenants 132:19–20 — speaks to husband and wife being exalted, but always in male headship terms.

What Must a Man Do to Become a God?

Mormonism teaches that exaltation requires obedience to specific laws and ordinances:

1. Faith in Jesus Christ (as understood in Mormon theology).
2. Baptism by LDS authority (Doctrine and Covenants 20:37).
3. Gift of the Holy Ghost (by laying on of LDS hands).
4. Temple Endowment Ceremony (involving secret oaths, covenants, and ritual washings).
5. Eternal Marriage (Sealing) in the temple.
   • Only sealed marriages last into eternity.
   • Without eternal marriage, a man cannot reach godhood.
6. Obedience to All Commandments (Word of Wisdom, tithing, moral laws, etc.).
7. Exaltation — promised godhood.

Reference:

• Doctrine and Covenants 132:19–20 — “… if a man marry a wife by my word … it shall be done unto them … then shall they be gods, because they have no end …”
• Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith, p. 345 — “Here, then, is eternal life — to know the only wise and true God; and you have got to learn how to be gods yourselves …”

Eternal Role of the Exalted Man

• Becomes a god over his own world.
• Has eternal increase (produces spirit children).
• Reigns with his wife/wives as eternal parents.
• Receives worship and obedience from spirit offspring.

Contrast with the Bible (KJV)

The Bible flatly rejects man’s ability to become God:

• God is unique, eternal, and unchanging.
  • Isaiah 43:10 “… before me there was no God formed, neither shall there be after me.”
• Man is created, not divine.
  • Ezekiel 28:2 “… thine heart is lifted up, and thou hast said, I am a God … yet thou art a man, and not God …”
• Salvation is eternal life with God, not becoming a god.
  • John 17:3 “And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent.”

Summary:
In Mormonism, only exalted men (with sealed wives) can become gods of their own earths. They must obey all LDS ordinances and covenants to qualify. Women achieve exaltation only through their husbands. This contradicts the Bible, which declares God alone is eternal and unchanging.

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How polygamy plays a role in all this.

Polygamy is a crucial piece of the Mormon exaltation doctrine, even though the LDS church today downplays it. Let’s break this down.

1. Joseph Smith’s Revelation on Plural Marriage

• Doctrine and Covenants 132 (1830s–1843) is the key text.
• It teaches that plural marriage was commanded by God for exaltation.
• D&C 132:3–4 — “… all who have this law revealed unto them must obey the same … he that receiveth not my law … shall be damned.”

2. Polygamy and Exaltation

• According to Joseph Smith, plural marriage was necessary for “eternal increase” (producing spirit offspring in the next life).
• The more wives, the more spirit children, the greater the eternal kingdom a man could rule over.

Reference: D&C 132:63 — “… they are given unto him to multiply and replenish the earth … and for their exaltation in the eternal worlds, that they may bear the souls of men.”

3. Eternal Implications

• LDS doctrine teaches that plural wives sealed to a man ensure his ability to be exalted.
• Even though the LDS church outlawed earthly polygamy in 1890 (due to U.S. government pressure), the doctrine of eternal polygamy remains:
  • Mormon men can be sealed to more than one wife if their first wife dies.
  • In the afterlife, they will live polygamously in their exalted state.

4. Biblical Contrast (KJV)

• God created the covenant of marriage for one man, and one woman:
  • Genesis 2:24 “Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh.”
• Plural marriage in the Old Testament was descriptive, not prescriptive. It always caused sin and family strife (e.g., Abraham, Jacob, Solomon, David).
• The New Testament confirms monogamy:
  • 1 Timothy 3:2 “A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife …”
  • The principle applies to all Christians: fidelity and monogamy.

Summary:
In Mormonism, polygamy was originally taught as necessary for exaltation and eternal increase. Although earthly polygamy is no longer practiced by the mainstream LDS church, the doctrine of eternal plural marriage continues. This directly contradicts the Bible’s teaching of one man and one woman in covenant marriage.

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Explanation of the Mormon Temple Garments part 1/2
Mormon temple garments are a key, but often misunderstood, LDS practice. Let’s go step by step.

1. What Are Temple Garments?

• Temple garments (sometimes called “Mormon underwear”) are sacred underclothes worn by Latter-day Saints who have received their endowment ceremony in a temple.
• The garment is a white, two-piece undergarment, marked with specific symbolic designs over the chest, navel, and knee.
• It is considered a constant reminder of temple covenants.

2. Their Symbolism

• LDS members believe the garment represents:
  • Protection from evil.
  • Constant remembrance of their promises to God.
  • A sign of being “set apart” as God’s chosen.
• It is linked to the LDS temple endowment ceremony, which borrows from Masonic rites.

Reference: LDS Church website (“Sacred Temple Clothing”):
“The garment provides a constant reminder of the covenants made in the temple … it is a sacred symbol of the personal relationship with God.”

3. Rules for Wearing

• Faithful LDS wear the garment day and night, removing it only for bathing, sports, or intimate relations.
• Not wearing the garment can be considered breaking a covenant.

4. Historical Roots

• Joseph Smith introduced temple ordinances in the 1840s, including special clothing with symbolic markings.
• These symbols were heavily influenced by Freemasonry, which Joseph Smith had joined shortly before.

5. Contrast with Christianity (KJV)

• The New Testament never prescribes special clothing for holiness.
• Holiness is inward, spiritual, and through Christ:
  • Ephesians 4:24 “And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness.”
  • Romans 13:14 “But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ …”
• Paul warns against outward symbols of religion as substitutes for inward faith.
• The Bible does speak of garments — but always symbolically, pointing to salvation:
  • Isaiah 61:10 “He hath clothed me with the garments of salvation, he hath covered me with the robe of righteousness …”

Summary:
Temple garments are a uniquely Mormon practice tied to temple ceremonies and symbolic protection. They have no Biblical foundation. The Bible teaches that true covering is Christ Himself, not physical garments.

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Explanation of the Mormon Temple Garments part 2/2. Also, how this practice is not found in Christianity.

1. What Temple Garments Are in Mormonism

• Garments are white underclothing worn by devout Latter-day Saints after receiving their temple endowment.
• They are believed to be a physical reminder of covenants made with God.
• Some Mormons view them as providing spiritual or even physical protection.

Reference: LDS official statement, “Sacred Temple Clothing” — “The garment … represents the sacred and personal aspect of their relationship with God.”

2. The Biblical Contrast

In Christianity, there is no command or precedent for special underclothing or garments for believers. Instead, the New Testament focuses entirely on spiritual clothing:

• Ephesians 6:11 “Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.”
• Romans 13:14 “But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh …”
• Colossians 3:10 “And have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him.”

The “garments” in Scripture symbolize salvation, righteousness, and being clothed in Christ — not physical underclothing. They are symbolic of a pure (white) faith, or a corrupt (filthy) faith.

3. Why This Is Not Found in Christianity

• The New Testament church gathered openly and focused on faith in Christ, baptism, the Lord’s Supper, prayer, and teaching of the Word.
• There is no record of Christ or the apostles ever instituting special clothing as a requirement for holiness.
• Outward clothing requirements (like in the Law of Moses) were fulfilled in Christ.
• Paul warns against man-made religious practices that look spiritual, but lack true substance.
  • Colossians 2:20–23 “… after the commandments and doctrines of men? Which things have indeed a shew of wisdom in will worship … but are not in any honour …”

Summary:
Mormon temple garments are not Christian because:

• They have no basis in the New Testament.
• They replace the Biblical teaching of inward holiness and being clothed in Christ.
• They are rooted in man-made ritual rather than God’s Word.

4. Historical Origins of Mormon Temple Garments

• Joseph Smith and Freemasonry:
  • Joseph Smith was initiated into Freemasonry in March 1842, just weeks before introducing the LDS temple endowment ceremony.
  • Many symbols used in Mormon garments (square, compass, marks over the heart and navel) are directly borrowed from Masonic rituals and aprons.
• Masonic Aprons vs. Mormon Garments:
  • Freemasonry uses ritual clothing to symbolize purity, enlightenment, and covenant.
  • Joseph Smith adapted these elements into Mormon temple practice, teaching that they were restored ancient truths.
• Why This Matters:
  • Christianity is rooted in Christ and the Scriptures, not in secretive rituals or borrowed traditions.
  • The introduction of garments and temple rites shows human invention, not divine revelation.

5. Biblical Final Word

• Christ condemned outward shows of piety that replaced inward holiness:
  • Matthew 23:27 “Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye are like unto whited sepulchres …”
• True righteousness is found in Christ alone, not in ritual clothing.
  • Isaiah 61:10 “He hath clothed me with the garments of salvation …”

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Historical notes about how Joseph Smith borrowed garment symbolism from Freemasonry, further showing it has no connection to Biblical Christianity.

Joseph Smith’s Involvement in Freemasonry

• Joseph Smith was initiated into the Masonic Lodge at Nauvoo, Illinois, on March 15, 1842.
• The following day, March 16, 1842, he received the Master Mason degree.
• Contemporary accounts note how quickly Smith advanced — a process that normally took months or years.

Source:

• History of the Church, vol. 4, pp. 550–551.
• Minutes of Nauvoo Lodge, U.D.

This rapid initiation gave him direct exposure to Masonic rituals, symbols, and clothing — right before he introduced the Mormon endowment ceremony.

2. The Nauvoo Endowment Ceremony

• On May 4, 1842 (less than two months after joining the Masons), Joseph Smith introduced the LDS endowment ceremony to a small group of men in Nauvoo.
• The ritual included oaths, handshakes, tokens, penalties, and symbolic clothing.
• Early LDS records describe how closely these mirrored Masonic practices.

Source:

• Heber C. Kimball (LDS apostle), quoted in Stanley B. Kimball, On the Potter’s Wheel, p. 57:

“We have received some precious things through the Prophet on the priesthood that would cause your soul to rejoice. I cannot give them to you on paper … but I can give them to you verbally … they are the same alluded to in Masonry.”

3. Symbolism of the Garments

The first temple garments introduced by Smith included:

• Marks over the breast (square and compass).
• Mark over the navel.
• Mark over the knee.

These were sewn or stitched into the garments.

Connection to Masonry:

• In Freemasonry, the square and compass are the central symbols of the craft, representing morality and spiritual truth.
• The apron, worn in Masonic ritual, often contains these same emblems.
• Joseph Smith directly adopted them and claimed they were of ancient, divine origin.

Source:

• David John Buerger, The Mysteries of Godliness: A History of Mormon Temple Worship (1994), pp. 44–47.

4. Oaths and Penalties

• Early LDS endowment ceremonies included penalty oaths that required participants to symbolically agree that their lives could be taken if they revealed temple secrets.
• The gestures and wording were nearly identical to Masonic penalties (e.g., throat-slitting, disembowelment).
• These were later removed from LDS ceremonies in 1990 but were a direct borrowing from Masonry.

Source:

• William Clayton, Joseph Smith’s secretary, journal entry (May 4, 1842).
• Mormonism and Masonry by E. Cecil McGavin (1934, LDS historian, acknowledges similarities).

5. Clothing Comparisons

• Freemasonry: Ritual aprons, sashes, and specific emblems.
• Mormonism: White undergarments with stitched Masonic symbols, white robes, sashes, aprons, caps, and veils used in temple rites.
• The LDS apron is green fig-leaf patterned — a unique Mormon twist but still patterned after the Masonic apron.
• NOTE: Adam and Eve wore leaves to cover themselves AFTER they sinned in an attempt to hide from the Lord! They are symbolic of sin, rebellion, and shame … NOT holiness!

Source:

• Reed C. Durham, “Is There No Help for the Widow’s Son?” (1974). Durham, then-director of the LDS Institute of Religion at the University of Utah, said:

“There is absolutely no question in my mind that the Mormon ceremony which came to be known as the endowment, introduced by Joseph Smith … had an immediate inspiration from Masonry.”

6. LDS Leaders Acknowledging the Connection

• Heber C. Kimball (Apostle):

“We have the true Masonry. The Masonry of today is received from the apostasy which took place in the days of Solomon and David. They have now and then a thing that is correct, but we have the real thing.”

• Benjamin F. Johnson (friend of Smith):

“Joseph told us that Masonry had been taken from priesthood but that it was degenerated. But many things were perfect.”

Source:

• Stanley B. Kimball, On the Potter’s Wheel, p. 57.
• Buerger, Mysteries of Godliness, p. 46.

7. No Biblical Connection

• Nowhere in the Bible (KJV) do we find:
  • Secret clothing for holiness.
  • Garments with stitched symbols.
  • Ritual oaths with penalties.
  • Borrowing of pagan or man-made rituals to worship God.

Instead, the Bible emphasizes:

• Romans 13:14 “But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ …”
• Ephesians 6:11 “Put on the whole armour of God …”
• Isaiah 61:10 “He hath clothed me with the garments of salvation …”

The contrast is stark: Mormon garments derive from Freemasonry, not Scripture.

8. Scholarly Conclusion

Historians, both LDS and non-LDS, overwhelmingly recognize the borrowing:

• Joseph Smith joined Freemasonry in March 1842.
• Within weeks, he unveiled temple rituals and garments that mirrored Masonic clothing and symbols.
• LDS leaders later admitted similarities but claimed Masonry had “corrupted” the original truth.
• There is no Biblical or historical evidence of garments like these in Christianity.

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List and explanation of the failed prophecies given by Mormon leadership, especially from their apostles.
Mormon prophets and apostles have given many prophecies that did not come true. Since LDS leaders are claimed to be living prophets, failures here are significant. Let’s go through some of the most documented ones.

1. The Coming of the Lord in the 19th Century

• Joseph Smith taught that Jesus would return within 56 years (before 1891).
• History of the Church, vol. 2, p. 182: Smith said he was told by revelation that if he lived to be 85 (in 1890), Christ would return.

Problem: Joseph Smith died in 1844. Christ did not return by 1891.

2. The Civil War Would Engulf All Nations

• Doctrine and Covenants 87:1–3 (1832): Joseph Smith prophesied that the U.S. Civil War would spread to all nations.

Problem: The Civil War (1861–1865) remained largely confined to the U.S. and did not spread to all nations.

3. Independence, Missouri, as Zion

• Joseph Smith prophesied that the temple would be built in Independence, Missouri, in his generation.
• Doctrine and Covenants 84:2–5 — “… the city New Jerusalem shall be built … in the generation of this people.”

Problem: The temple was never built. LDS were driven out of Missouri.

4. Brigham Young: Men on the Moon

• Brigham Young taught that the moon was inhabited by people dressed like Quakers.
• Journal of Discourses, vol. 13, p. 271.

Problem: Space exploration has proven there is no life on the moon.

5. Wilford Woodruff: Never Led Astray

• President Woodruff declared that the prophet will “never lead the Church astray.”
• Official Declaration 1 (1890).

Problem: Prior prophets taught polygamy as eternal law; later prophets condemned it. Contradictions = being led astray.

6. Spencer W. Kimball: All Nations Would Accept Mormonism

• Kimball prophesied in 1976 that LDS missionaries would penetrate every nation before the Second Coming.

Problem: Many nations (esp. Islamic and communist) remain closed to Mormon missionaries.

7. False Prophecies of the Second Coming

• Numerous LDS leaders (Orson Pratt, Joseph Fielding Smith, Ezra Taft Benson) predicted Christ’s return in specific time frames (19th–20th centuries).

Problem: None came true.

Biblical Test:

Deuteronomy 18:22 “When a prophet speaketh in the name of the LORD, if the thing follow not, nor come to pass, that is the thing which the LORD hath not spoken …”

By Biblical standards, Mormon prophets fail the test.

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A side-by-side chart with each failed prophecy, LDS source quoted, and the Biblical test applied.

Let’s make a detailed side-by-side chart. I’ll include:

1. The Failed Prophecy (quoted).
2. The LDS Source (where the prophecy is recorded).
3. The Biblical Test applied (KJV passages).

Failed Prophecies of Joseph Smith and LDS Leaders

Failed Prophecy	LDS Source Quoted	Biblical Test Applied (KJV)
The Temple in Missouri – Joseph Smith prophesied that a temple would be built in Independence, Missouri “in this generation.”	Doctrine and Covenants 84:2–5 (1832): “Yea, the word of the Lord concerning his church … in the city of New Jerusalem … the temple shall be reared in this generation.”	The temple was never built in that generation. Deuteronomy 18:22 “When a prophet speaketh in the name of the LORD, if the thing follow not, nor come to pass … the prophet hath spoken it presumptuously: thou shalt not be afraid of him.”
The Civil War Prophecy Expanding Worldwide – Joseph Smith prophesied that the American Civil War would spread to all nations.	Doctrine and Covenants 87:1–3 (1832): “War will be poured out upon all nations … the Southern States shall be divided against the Northern States … and the time will come that war shall be poured out upon all nations.”	The U.S. Civil War (1861–1865) did not spread to all nations. Jeremiah 28:9 “When the word of the prophet shall come to pass, then shall the prophet be known …” Since it did not, Smith fails the test.
Coming of the Lord in 56 Years – Joseph Smith predicted the Lord’s return before 1891.	History of the Church vol. 2, p. 189 (Feb 14, 1835): “President Smith then stated that the meeting had been called… to receive instruction… respecting the coming of the Lord, which was nigh—even fifty-six years should wind up the scene.”	Christ did not return by 1891. Matthew 24:36 “But of that day and hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only.” Joseph Smith contradicted Christ’s own words.
Zion in Missouri – Smith prophesied that the Saints would inherit Missouri as their Zion.	History of the Church vol. 1, p. 315 (1831): “The land of Missouri … is the land which I have appointed and consecrated for the gathering of the saints.”	The Saints were driven out of Missouri by 1839 and never established Zion there. Deuteronomy 18:20 “But the prophet, which shall presume to speak a word in my name, which I have not commanded him to speak … even that prophet shall die.”
The U.S. Government to be Overthrown – Smith prophesied that the U.S. government would be destroyed if it refused redress to the Saints.	History of the Church vol. 5, p. 394 (1843–1844): “I prophesy, in the name of the Lord God of Israel, unless the United States redress the wrongs … they shall be utterly overthrown and wasted, and there shall not be so much as a potsherd left.”	The U.S. government did not collapse. It still stands today. Ezekiel 13:6 “They have seen vanity and lying divination, saying, The LORD saith: and the LORD hath not sent them.”
The Moon Inhabited by Men – Smith taught that the moon was inhabited by men dressed like Quakers.	Oliver B. Huntington, The Young Woman’s Journal, vol. 3, pp. 263–264 (1892), recounting Joseph Smith’s teaching.	Modern science confirms the moon has no human inhabitants. Isaiah 44:25 “That frustrateth the tokens of the liars, and maketh diviners mad; that turneth wise men backward, and maketh their knowledge foolish.”
Polygamy Commanded for Exaltation – Joseph Smith taught plural marriage was essential for exaltation, yet later LDS leadership denied this.	Doctrine and Covenants 132:3–4 (1843): “For all those who have this law revealed unto them must obey the same … and if ye abide not that covenant, then are ye damned.” (Later contradicted by LDS banning of polygamy in 1890).	Contradictory teaching cannot come from God. Malachi 3:6 “For I am the LORD, I change not.” Hebrews 13:8 “Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.”

According to the Biblical test of prophecy (Deuteronomy 18:20–22, Jeremiah 28:9), Joseph Smith repeatedly failed. Even one failed prophecy makes a man a false prophet — Smith gave many.

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Archeological evidence of the Mormon claim of a thriving society in the Americas, if any.

Let’s examine the archaeological claims and evidence regarding the Book of Mormon civilizations. I’ll be thorough and precise.

1. The Claim

Mormonism teaches that the Book of Mormon records large, advanced civilizations in the ancient Americas:

• Nephites and Lamanites: Descendants of Israelite families who left Jerusalem around 600 B.C.
• Cities, fortifications, temples, and writing systems: BoM describes cities with “high towers,” “roads,” “synagogues,” and armies numbering in the tens of thousands.
• Advanced agriculture and metallurgy: Gold, silver, steel, and horses are mentioned (BoM, Alma 18:9; Ether 9:18).

If true, these civilizations should leave archaeological traces, DNA markers, or historical artifacts.

2. Archaeological Investigations

A. City Ruins

• Claim: BoM mentions cities like Zarahemla and Bountiful.
• Reality: No confirmed archaeological sites correspond to BoM cities in Mesoamerica or North America.
• Scholars have searched extensively in Mexico, Central America, and North America, but no evidence of Book of Mormon cities has been found.
• Mormon apologists sometimes propose Mesoamerican sites (Olmec, Maya) as candidates, but there is no direct link to BoM narratives.

Sources:

• National Geographic, Mormon Archaeology articles (1990s–2020).
• John L. Sorenson, An Ancient American Setting for the Book of Mormon (1985) – speculative correlations, not confirmed evidence.

B. Writing Systems

• Claim: BoM peoples had a written language (referred to as “Reformed Egyptian”).
• Reality: No Reformed Egyptian script has been discovered.
• Pre-Columbian Mesoamerican scripts (Maya, Mixtec) exist, but they do not match BoM descriptions.
• No inscriptions mention Book of Mormon names, events, or concepts.

C. Animals and Technology

• Horses, cattle, sheep, swine, steel, chariots: mentioned in BoM (Alma 18:9, Ether 9:18).
• Archaeological evidence:
  • Horses went extinct in the Americas thousands of years B.C., reintroduced by Europeans.
  • Steel and ironworking were absent in pre-Columbian Americas.
  • Cattle, sheep, and swine were not present until European colonization.
• Conclusion: BoM mentions anachronistic animals and technologies.

D. DNA Evidence

• BoM claims Book of Mormon peoples were descendants of Israelites.
• Genetic studies of Native Americans show:
  • Almost all pre-Columbian populations have Asian ancestry, not Middle Eastern.
  • No Israelite genetic markers have been found in Native American populations.

Sources:

• “Genetic Evidence for the Origins of Native Americans,” American Journal of Human Genetics (2008).
• Simon Southerton, Losing a Lost Tribe (2004).

E. Scholarly Consensus

1. No archaeological or genetic evidence supports Book of Mormon civilizations.
2. Some attempts to correlate Maya or Olmec sites with BoM locations are speculative, not confirmatory.
3. Mainstream archaeologists and anthropologists reject the BoM as historical record.

Quotes:

• Dr. Michael Coe (Mesoamerican archaeologist):

“There is no evidence whatsoever that the Book of Mormon peoples existed as described.”

• Smithsonian Institution statement:

“No evidence that supports the historicity of the Book of Mormon has ever been found.”

Conclusion

• The BoM describes advanced civilizations with cities, writing, and technology.
• Archaeology, paleontology, and genetics show no evidence for these claims.
• Scholars conclude that the Book of Mormon civilizations never existed historically.

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Why the Book of Mormon considered to be a continuation of the New Testament despite the fact that the Book of Mormon clearly teaches things which erase, contradict, or otherwise deny those Biblical teachings. Part 1/3

Let’s analyze this carefully. The Mormon claim that the Book of Mormon (BoM) is a continuation of the New Testament is central to LDS theology, but it conflicts with Scripture. I’ll break it down step by step, with Scripture (KJV) and LDS sources.

1. Mormon Claim: The Book of Mormon as a “Continuation”

• Mormons call the BoM “Another Testament of Jesus Christ” and teach that it complements or restores Biblical truth.
• Official LDS website: “The Book of Mormon is another witness for Jesus Christ and confirms the truth of the Bible.”
• Joseph Smith wrote that the BoM contains the teachings of Christ to ancient Americans, thus “restoring” lost truths.

Key Verse from BoM (Mosiah 16:7–8):

• “For the natural man is an enemy to God, and has been from the fall of Adam, and will be, forever and ever … and redemption cometh in and through the Holy Messiah.”
• On the surface, this echoes the Bible, but deeper doctrinal differences appear in teaching, law, and salvation.

2. Biblical Finality of God’s Word

The Bible explicitly teaches that Scripture is sufficient, complete, and final.

1. Galatians 1:8–9
   • “But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed.”
   • Any additional scripture claiming to “continue” the New Testament with new doctrines is rejected here.
2. Jude 1:3
   • “I … earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints.”
   • The faith is delivered once — there is no further continuation.
3. Revelation 22:18–19
   • “For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book … if any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book.”
   • Adding new books claiming to restore or continue God’s Word directly violates Scripture.

3. Specific Contradictions Between the BoM and the Bible

Topic	Book of Mormon Teaching	Biblical Teaching (KJV)	Contradiction
Nature of God	God was once a man, humans can become gods (Mormonism: BoM & D&C 132:20).	Isaiah 43:10 “… before me there was no God formed, neither shall there be after me.”	BoM denies God’s eternality, claiming humans can achieve divinity.
Salvation	Emphasizes works, baptism for the dead, ordinances for salvation.	Ephesians 2:8–9 “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.”	BoM adds works and ordinances, contradicting salvation by faith alone.
Jesus’ Birthplace	BoM claims Christ visited ancient Americans, was born in Jerusalem? Some versions conflict.	Matthew 2:1 Bethlehem in Judea is prophesied and fulfilled.	BoM invents extra narratives not found in Scripture.
Law and Commandments	BoM imposes additional laws, dietary restrictions, and temple ordinances.	Colossians 2:14–16 “Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances … let no man therefore judge you …”	Contradicts Biblical teaching that the Law contained in ordinances is fulfilled in Christ.
Priesthood	Only certain LDS males can hold priesthood; baptism and temple ordinances necessary.	1 Peter 2:9 “Ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood …” (all believers)	Contradicts universal priesthood of believers.

4. Summary

• Mormon Claim: Book of Mormon continues and restores New Testament teaching.
• Biblical Response:
  • Scripture is final (Galatians 1:8–9, Jude 1:3, Revelation 22:18–19).
  • Adding new scriptures or doctrines contradicts God’s Word.
  • The BoM teaches doctrines contrary to the Bible, including salvation by works, additional laws, and deification of humans.

Conclusion: By Biblical standards, the Book of Mormon cannot be a continuation of the New Testament. It introduces doctrines that the Bible explicitly forbids adding to, distorting, or contradicting.

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Mormons claim that the Book of Mormon is a continuation of the Bible. Can you please give Scriptural examples of why this claim can’t possibly be true? Comparing and contrasting the Bible against the 3 books of Mormonism, showing how they contradict the Bible. Part 2/3

I’ll break it down step by step, with full Scripture (KJV) and LDS sources, then compare the Bible with the three Mormon scriptures.

1. The Mormon Claim

• Mormons call the Book of Mormon (BoM) “Another Testament of Jesus Christ” and claim it continues or restores Biblical truth.
• LDS leaders also include the Doctrine and Covenants (D&C) and the Pearl of Great Price (PGP) as scripture, which are said to complement or clarify the Bible.

The claim: These books are a continuation of God’s Word, revealing truths lost or hidden after the New Testament.

2. Biblical Teaching on the Finality of God’s Word

The Bible teaches that Scripture is complete and final:

1. Galatians 1:8–9
   • “But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed.”
   • Any new scripture adding to the gospel is explicitly condemned.
2. Jude 1:3
   • “I … earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints.”
   • The faith was delivered once, not continued in other scriptures.
3. Revelation 22:18–19
   • “For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book … if any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book.”
   • Adding to God’s Word is a serious violation.

Conclusion: By Scripture, there is no continuation beyond the Bible. Any additional scripture claiming to do so is in contradiction to the Bible itself.

3. Contradictions Between the Bible and Mormon Scriptures

Topic	Bible	Book of Mormon (BoM)	Doctrine & Covenants (D&C)	Pearl of Great Price (PGP)	Contradiction
Nature of God	Isaiah 43:10 “Before me there was no God formed, neither shall there be after me.”	BoM teaches humans can become gods (Mormonism: BoM & D&C 132:20)	D&C 132:20 – men can become “gods”	Abraham 3 – God was once a man	Bible teaches God is eternal; Mormonism teaches many gods
Salvation	Ephesians 2:8–9 “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.”	BoM emphasizes baptism, ordinances, and works	D&C 20:37 – baptism and keeping commandments required for salvation	Abraham 1–2 – obedience required for exaltation	Bible teaches salvation by faith alone; Mormonism adds works and ordinances
Jesus Christ	John 1:1 “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.”	BoM teaches Christ appeared in Americas after resurrection	D&C 110:3 – Jesus appeared in LDS temples	Moses 1 – Jesus is distinct from God the Father	BoM contradicts Christ’s sole and eternal divinity
Priesthood	1 Peter 2:9 “Ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood …”	BoM – priesthood restricted to male lineage	D&C 121:36 – priesthood restricted	PGP – Abrahamic priesthood has lineage requirements	Contradicts universal priesthood of all believers
Marriage & Polygamy	Matthew 19:4–6 “For this cause shall a man leave father and mother, and shall cleave to his wife: and they twain shall be one flesh.”	BoM – promotes monogamy mostly, but D&C 132 allows polygamy	D&C 132 – plural marriage eternal for exaltation	Abraham 2–3 – patriarchs practiced polygamy	Bible teaches marriage is one man + one woman; Mormonism permits eternal polygamy
Origin of Satan	John 1:3 Jesus is Creator; Colossians 1:16 all things made by Him	BoM – implies Satan had a different pre-mortal role	D&C 29:36 – pre-mortal council	Moses 4 – Satan was a spirit child	Contradicts Jesus’ eternal divinity and Satan as a created being

4. Observations

• BoM, D&C, and PGP all introduce teachings absent from Scripture or directly contradict it.
• Biblical teaching is consistent: God’s Word is complete, salvation is by faith, Christ is eternal, Satan is created.
• Mormon scriptures contradict: salvation requires works, humans can become gods, priesthood is restricted, and polygamy is divine.

5. Summary

1. Mormon Claim: BoM and other LDS scriptures continue the Bible.
2. Scriptural Response:
   • Galatians 1:8–9, Jude 1:3, Revelation 22:18–19 forbid additions.
   • Christ is sufficient and His Word is complete.
3. Comparison:
   • BoM, D&C, and PGP introduce doctrines contrary to the Bible in God’s nature, salvation, priesthood, and marriage.

Conclusion: From a Biblical standpoint, Mormonism cannot be a continuation of the Bible. Its scriptures add doctrines and teachings that contradict or deny the Biblical Gospel.

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Other contradictions listed and explained. Part 3/3

I’ll provide additional doctrinal and historical contradictions between the Bible (KJV) and Mormon scripture/teachings, with explanation and references.

1. Adam-God Theory vs. Biblical Teaching

• Mormon Teaching: Brigham Young taught that Adam is “God the Father” of human spirits.
• Bible 1 Corinthians 15:45“The first man Adam was made a living soul; the last Adam was made a quickening spirit.”
  • The Bible distinguishes Adam (created man) from Christ (eternal, divine).
• Contradiction: Adam is not God; he is a created man. The Adam-God theory adds a false divinity.

2. Spirit Babies / Pre-Mortal Life

• Mormon Teaching: All human souls existed as pre-mortal “spirit children” of God (D&C 76:24–25).
• Bible Psalm 139:13“For thou hast possessed my reins: thou hast covered me in my mother’s womb.”
  • Humanity is created in the womb, not pre-existent spirits.
• Contradiction: Scripture teaches God creates life at conception, not from pre-existing spirits.

3. Polygamy / Eternal Marriage

• Mormon Teaching: Polygamy is required for exaltation (D&C 132).
• Bible Matthew 19:4–6 “They twain shall be one flesh.”
• Contradiction: The Bible teaches marriage is one man + one woman; eternal plural marriage contradicts Christ’s teaching.

4. Deification of Humans

• Mormon Teaching: Humans can become gods (D&C 132:20).
• Bible Isaiah 43:10 “Before me there was no God formed, neither shall there be after me.”
• Contradiction: Scripture clearly states only the Godhead exists, making human deification impossible.

5. Jesus and Lucifer as Brothers

• Mormon Teaching: Jesus Christ and Satan are both spirit children of God.
• Bible John 1:1–3“All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made.”
  • Christ is eternal Creator; Satan is created.
• Contradiction: Mormonism reduces Christ to a created being alongside Satan, directly contradicting Biblical teaching.

6. Baptism for the Dead

• Mormon Teaching: Living members can be baptized on behalf of deceased ancestors (BoM, D&C 128:18).
• Bible No such practice is mentioned; Hebrews 9:27 “And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment.”
• Contradiction: Scripture provides no support for proxy baptisms; salvation is personal.

7. Priesthood Authority and Gender Restrictions

• Mormon Teaching: Only men can hold priesthood and perform ordinances.
• Bible 1 Peter 2:9 “Ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood …” (all believers).
• Contradiction: Scripture affirms all Christians are part of a “royal priesthood,” not limited by gender or lineage.

8. The Historicity of the Book of Mormon

• Mormon Teaching: BoM records thriving civilizations in the Americas.
• Archaeology & DNA:
  • No archaeological evidence of Nephites/Lamanites exists.
  • Native American DNA shows Asian ancestry, not Israelite.
• Bible (KJV): No indication of these civilizations existed; the Bible’s history and geography do not match BoM claims.

9. Polygamy, Sealing, and Exaltation

• Mormon Teaching: Eternal marriage and plural marriage are required for highest exaltation (D&C 132).
• Bible Matthew 19:8–9 Christ affirms one man and one woman in marriage.
• Contradiction: Mormon teaching directly conflicts with Christ’s words.

10. Contradictory Prophecies

• Mormon Teaching: Joseph Smith and apostles prophesied events (Zion in Missouri, Second Coming dates) that never happened.
• Bible Deuteronomy 18:22 “When a prophet speaketh … and the thing follow not … that prophet hath spoken it presumptuously: thou shalt not be afraid of him.”
• Contradiction: Failed prophecies indicate a false prophet according to the Bible.

Summary

Mormon teachings repeatedly contradict the Bible in:

• Nature of God and Christ
• Salvation and grace
• Priesthood and authority
• Marriage and polygamy
• Prophecy and historical claims

Every doctrinal cornerstone of Mormonism can be examined against Scripture and found inconsistent or heretical by Biblical standards.

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It seems that each time Mormon scripture or doctrine is held up to the light of Biblical truth, it is proven false, contradictory, or heretical. Rather than continuing or restoring the faith, Mormonism distorts it.

When examined against the Bible, Mormonism consistently departs from Biblical truth rather than restoring it. Every major doctrinal point—God’s nature, salvation, priesthood, prophecy, and historical claims—is either contradicted or absent in Scripture.

• God and Christ: The Bible teaches Christ is the eternal Creator (John 1:1–3, Isaiah 43:10). Mormonism teaches multiple gods, humans can become gods, and Christ was a created spirit.
• Salvation: Scripture teaches salvation by faith alone (Ephesians 2:8–9). Mormonism adds works, ordinances, and temple rites as essential.
• Priesthood and authority: The Bible grants all believers a priesthood (1 Peter 2:9), while Mormonism restricts it to certain men.
• Prophecy: Biblical standards require fulfilled prophecy (Deuteronomy 18:20–22). Many of Joseph Smith’s prophecies failed.
• Historical claims: Archaeology and genetics contradict the Book of Mormon’s civilizations.

The cumulative effect is that Mormonism distorts, rather than restores, Biblical faith. The “restoration” it claims is not Biblical restoration—it is a man-made system layered over Scripture with additional doctrines that Scripture explicitly forbids.

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