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READING THE WEBSITE LIKE A BOOK.
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COMPLETE SITE INDEX PART 1
In part one of the Complete Site Index there are links to all of the main subject headings in this website.
Part two of the Complete Site Index is a repeat of part one. Only all of the main subject headings are broken down into smaller
sub-sections so you can get a pretty good idea of the content of the entire page at a glance.
Foundational Truths of Christianity
Who is Jesus Christ?
The Trinity
What does it mean to be saved?
Grace verses Works
Did Jesus rise from the dead?
The return of Jesus Christ
Is the Bible the word of God?
The Doctrine of Hell
Satan
Are the beliefs in the Church today the same as what was taught in the 1st Century?
Is it important what a Church teaches?
Christian Life
Why should I study the Bible & How do I go about it?
Why should a Christian be able to defend their faith?
Prayer
Finding God's will for your life
God's direction for our life on the job
Special Interest
Jesus verses all other religions
Isn't the story of Jonah just a big fish story?
Do babies go to heaven?
Do all miracles come from God?
A glimpse into the heart of God
Are you a self centered person?
If that is Christianity I want no part of it!
A common mistake by numerous non-believers
Truth
God is on trial by mankind
My own testimony
Statement of Faith and Online Bible
Non- Christian Beliefs
Psychic's, Astrology etc.
Should a Christian be a Mason?
What is a Cult?
Mormonism
Jehovah Witnesses
Life's Stories and Lessons Learned
Also Scroll down to see Miscellaneous at the bottom of this page.
COMPLETE SITE INDEX PART 2
Part two of the Complete Site Index is a repeat of part one. Only all of the main subject headings are broken down into smaller
sub-sections so you can get a pretty good idea of the content of the entire page at a glance.
WHO IS JESUS CHRIST?
Unlike some so called deities that people worship in the world today, Jesus is not a myth, but he is a historical person
Some people would ask, "Couldn't Jesus have just been a good man and a great teacher and nothing more?"
Unlike other religious leaders Jesus was told about in some detail in prophecy before he was born.
1. BORN OF A VIRGIN.
2. MESSIAH TRACED TO ABRAHAM
3. BORN IN BETHLEHEM
4. PRESENTED WITH GIFTS
5. HIS ZEAL FOR THE HOUSE OF GOD
6. PROCEEDED BY MESSENGER
7. PERFORMER OF MIRACLES
8. TEACHER OF PARABLES
9. HE WAS TO ENTER JERUSALEM ON A DONKEY
10. BETRAYED BY A FRIEND
11. SOLD FOR 30 PIECES OF SILVER, POTTERS FIELD PURCHASED
12. HE WAS SILENT BEFORE ACCUSERS
13. HANDS AND FEET PIERCED, LOTS CAST FOR GARMENTS
14. FORSAKEN CRY
15. HEARTBROKEN, BONES NOT BROKEN, SIDE PIERCED
16. DARKNESS OVER THE LAND
17. BURIED IN RICH MAN'S TOMB
18. BODILY RESURRECTION
Jesus is the only religious leader in history that predicted his own death and resurrection and then actually died and then rose
from the dead.
So who did Jesus claim to be?
How important is it to accept Jesus' claims of who he is?
Who does the Bible declare Jesus to be?
Does Jesus posses the attributes of God?
THE TERM SON OF GOD
(1) Historic Christianity-
(2) The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
(3) The Watchtower Society.
What did the Christians think in the 1st century; did they believe the same as what Christians teach today about Jesus?
THE TRINITY
The Trinity defined
The Father is called God
Jesus is called God
The Holy Spirit is called God
The Holy Spirit speaking in New Testament is God speaking in Old Testament
Father, Son & Holy Spirit are all separate
There is only one God
The Father is creator
Jesus is creator
The Spirit is creator
There is only one creator
More plurality in the singular God
The whole Trinity in one passage in the Old Testament
Unity in the New Testament
Trinity hard to understand does not make it untrue
Comparing what they have in common
What about accusations that the Trinity is a doctrine derived from the 3rd or 4th century?...(JW doctrine)
WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE SAVED?
Simplicity of the gospel
Definition of saved & salvation
Saved from wrath
A loving God yet a God of Justice
Will all good people go to heaven?
God is the standard of good
The rest of the gospel message
Born Again
Defining Repentance
GRACE VERSES WORKS
Grace defined
Works defined
Explaining the issue of being saved by grace alone
Salvation is a gift
There are those that try to abuse grace
Doers of the word
Those that quote James and say we are saved by works
Some have said we are saved by faith to begin with when we first accept the Lord. Then after this point we are justified by or
actions.
Work out your own salvation
Other related scripture
The early church taught salvation by grace
DID JESUS RISE FROM THE DEAD?
THE IMPORTANCE OF THE RESURRECTION & ITS DOCTRINE
If Jesus did not rise from the dead the Old Testament prophecy would not be fulfilled.
If Jesus did not rise from the dead we would have no forgiveness of our sins.
If Jesus did not rise from the dead he would be a false prophet
Jehovah Witnesses deny that Jesus rose bodily from the grave
Jesus did not appear "only in the presence of his disciples"
The Bible teaches that Jesus rose from the dead in the same physical body in which he died.
HISTORICAL EXTRA-BIBLICAL EVIDENCE
Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia says
The evidence for the historical existence of Jesus is good."
Evidence from the Roman historian Tacitus
Evidence from Jewish historian Flavius Josephus
Evidence from Justin Martyr
The testimony of Phlegon concerning the darkness
Evidence from Ignatius
Evidence from Polycarp
Knowable facts of history by Gary Habermas
Applying to a courtroom scene
EYEWITNESSES OF THE RESURRECTION
People Jesus appeared to
Jesus also appeared to non- believers
Jesus appeared to more than 500 people
Died martyrs for their faith
Contrasted to Mormon beginnings
Statements from Peter, John & Luke
CONSIDERING THE FACTS
Known historical facts
Jesus was indeed a person in history who died on a cross
Disbelieved by Muslim, quote from the Koran
Quote from The Journal of American Medical Association
Added details from the gospels
Precautions taken concerning the grave
No motive for the disciples, as well as unbelievers to lie
Simon Greenleaf a famous Royall Professor of Law at Harvard University comments on the testimony of the disciples
These people claimed to be eyewitnesses
The Pharisees had political and personal motive to expose the disciples for being a fraud by producing the body of Jesus.
The empty tomb
Change in the day of worship
THEORIES PEOPLE HAVE USED TO EXPLAIN AWAY THE RESURRECTION
The disciples stole the body
The swoon theory
The disciples had hallucinations
The women went to the wrong tomb
Jesus had an identical twin
THE THEORY THAT FITS ALL 12 OF THE KNOWN HISTORICAL FACTS
HOW THEN SHOULD WE LIVE?
RECOMMENDED READING
THE RETURN OF JESUS CHRIST
1. Why do Christians expect Jesus to return?
Jesus said he would return
The bible tells us Jesus will return.
All prophecies have been accurate.
The expectation of the return of Jesus Christ has been passed down to us by eyewitnesses.
People declaring that Jesus will not return was also foretold.
2. How do we know Jesus has not already returned as taught by the Jehovah Witnesses?
How will Jesus return?
Jesus will return on a cloud.
Jesus left bodily and visibly with a cloud and will return the same way.
The Bible teaches that Jesus rose from the dead in the same physical body in which he died.
3. When will Jesus return?
No one knows the day or hour when Jesus will return.
We do know that certain events will take place before Jesus returns.
The time of the rapture in relation to the 2nd coming of the Lord is debated.
4. Why will Jesus return?
Coming to judge the world.
Coming for his followers.
5. Where will Jesus return?
6. Application
IS THE BIBLE THE WORD OF GOD?
Definition of the word "inspired"
What about other books that claim to be the word of God?
Each section is contrasted to the Book of Mormon
It's contents should be beyond the ability of mans writing creativity
It should be able to withstand the test of time and attacks of critics
Quote from Time magazine
The historical part of it should be able to be confirmed with archeology, it should be historically accurate throughout its entirety.
It's prophetic messages should not be able to be proven false.
There should be evidence to show past fulfillment of its prophecies.
Science should not be able to prove its message to be untrue
Since the book claims to be ancient there should be some sort of manuscript evidence verifying its transmission of the text to
be accurate
Its message should have the ability to change people's lives
Daniel part 1, the dating of the book of Daniel
Daniel part 2, World history told in advance and proven accurate
THE DOCTRINE OF HELL
The nature of God and a fair judge
The 3 Greek words translated as "hell" and the 3 places
Who goes to hell?
WHAT IS HELL LIKE?
They have a body
They are conscious
The argument against consciousness
They are suffering in some manner
They will be in this state forever and there is no second chance
For some there is greater degrees of punishment
Turn to Jesus to escape hell
What the early church believed
Satan
Satan is an actual being that was created not just some unseen force.
Satan is not an equal opposite of God.
Satan is not in Hell and he does not reign over it.
Satan's' Power
The Christian need not fear him.
Satan's' Tactics
Satan blinds peoples minds so that they do not receive the truth
Satan snatches away seeds of truth planted in peoples hearts.
Satan deceives people by showing signs and wonders
Satan has his own religious leaders disguised as Apostles of Christ.
Satan uses these teachers to teach doctrines of demons and the deep things of Satan.
Paul warns us of these false teachings
Demons are sometimes what actually lies behind idols and false gods.
Satan fills peoples hearts with the desire to sin.
Satan will use our unwillingness to forgive against us.
Satan even uses well meaning people to try to stop God's plan.
Satan puts thoughts into peoples minds to carry out his purpose.
God sometimes allows this for the purpose of chastising his people.
God may also allow these things to keep us from falling into the error of pride.
Satan hinders missionary work.
Satan is ready to accuse.
Satan uses scripture and half truths for the purpose of deceiving.
The many forms of temptation.
God will help us through these temptations.
If we do not want to fall into Satan's snares than we must cling to what God has already told us.
To the Non-Believer
Other Interesting quotes:
Are the Beliefs in the Church today the same as what was taught in the 1st Century?
Foundational Doctrines and people quoted
1. The reliability of scripture.
2. The doctrine of the Trinity declaring that the Father is God, Jesus is God and the Holy
Spirit is God and that these three persons are one singular God.
3. Jesus died for our sins on a cross.
4. Jesus was bodily raised from the dead and he will return.
5. Salvation is a free gift that cannot be earned.
6. Satan and Hell are not a myth, but a reality.
Is it important what a Church teaches?
Warning about another gospel
Warning about false prophets
Warning about another Jesus, gospel and Satan's representatives
Warning about false teachers
Jesus says they will die in their sins if they don't believe who he is
Proverbs and a way which seems right and results in death
Why should I study the Bible & how do I go about it?
Study the Bible to learn about Jesus and gain eternal life
Other scripture for use of the Bible
Why are there so many versions of the Bible and
which version of the Bible should I read?
Finding the answers to your questions in the Bible
The Holy Spirit teaches you
Study Bibles
Cross references
Concordances
Dictionaries
Topical Bibles
Bible Commentaries
Examine scriptures daily to determine truth
Software
Where to purchase these tools
Application
Why should a Christian be able to defend their Faith?
Testimony verses Testimony
Study to show yourself approved
Contend for the faith
Be ready in season and out of season to reprove
Always being ready to make a defense with gentleness and reverence
Guilty for not warning others
PRAYER
What is prayer?
To whom should we pray?
Why should we pray?
There is Power in prayer.
Prayer has raised the dead.
Prayer is used to cast out demons.
Prayer stopped the rain for 3 1/2 years
Angels sent in response to prayer
When should we pray?
Does God always answer prayer?
Does this mean that God will never help an unbeliever?
How should we pray?
Why we do not receive from the Lord.
Sometimes the answer is NO!
What does it mean to ask in his name?
What is praying in the spirit?
What is the correlation between prayer and faith?
Examples that show that it is faith in the Lord, not faith in the request.
Does this mean that God will not help the believer if there is a lack of faith?
Beware of what is a contradiction to the word of the Lord
Finding Gods' will for your life
What does in mean to be in the will of God?
How has God led people in the past?
How does one determine and follow the will of God?
God can use the counsel of others to direct us.
God can direct us through circumstances.
God can direct us by closing doors.
Can one always know the will of God in a particular situation?
If I follow the will of God will my life be easy?
What is the incentive for following Gods' will?
Prayer plays a part in the will of God
The will of God is for us is for us to turn to Jesus
Jesus was always in the will of the Father.
Gods' direction for our life on the job.
The Christian life is not something only to be practiced at church or home.
Scripture that applies to the Employee
Scripture that applies to the Boss
Jesus Versus all other Religions
Evolution or Creation
Darwin said by chance was absurd
Ancient or new religion?
If it sounds good does that make it true?
Isn't there truth in all religions?
What makes Jesus any more credible than
other religious leaders of ancient times?
Isn't the story of Jonah just a big fish story?
Jonah was an actual person
Archaeological evidence concerning the book of Jonah
The idea of Jonah being swallowed by a great fish is not impossible
Lessons from Jonah
Poem
Do Babies go to Heaven?
David, Bathsheba and their child
Poem
Do ALL Miracles come from God?
The Bible tells us that we should test the spirits to see if they are from God
The Bible tells us that not all signs, wonders or miraculous events are from God.
A glimpse into the heart of God
A look at Ezekiel 33:11
Are you a self centered person?
Regard one another as more important than ourselves
Righteous and unrighteous anger
Poem
If that is Christianity I want no part of it!
Hypocrites have always been an excuse or sometimes a stumbling block
Christianity is based upon Jesus not Christians.
A common mistake by numerous Non-Believers
The fallacy of quoting something that you do not believe
Mormons and their 8th Article of Faith
Example with a Mormon Bishop and the error in believing God the Father has a body of flesh & bones.
Jesus considered the Old Testament reliable and the Dead Sea Scrolls
Truth
Truth is what you believe?
Absolute Truth
Keep an open mind & that is true for you, but not true for me fallacy.
Truth in scripture
God is on trial by Mankind!
Those claiming God is not fair
An example in my life concerning my mother.
The reality of harsh circumstances for those whom God loves in scripture.
Are all things compensated in the life to come?
Degrees of reward and punishment in the life to come.
The Lord as the potter with the clay has a right to do as he pleases.
A loving God who demands complete justice also provided a way out for all who want it under his terms.
Mankind and free will choses to sin.
Sin has consequences.
God does not force his love on us.
God provides a way to escape the temptation of sin.
A few examples of purpose in suffering that is good.
A lot of bad things happened to the Apostle Paul and his attitude
Paul had personal insight.
The Lord has a different way of looking at things.
Examples in the Bible of people dealt a bad hand that the Lord used.
A little boy and the Christmas present
Poem
Psychic's Astrology Etc.
Is Astrology scientific? US News & World Report
Is Astrology & Psychic phenomena condoned in the Bible?
What about the wise men that followed the star to find the child Jesus?
Did Daniel use Psychic powers to know what King Nebuchadnezzar dreamed?
If Astrology and other such practices are not scientific why do people turn to them?
Does the Bible condemn Astrology, Psychic's, Horoscopes etc. And if so why?
Even if the Bible does condemn these things why should that bother me?
Should a Christian be a Mason?
Books that are considered authoritative to the Grand Lodge
Masons may not know what they are involved in because
they are purposely deceived
Is Masonry a religion?
Secrecy and the Bible
How does Masonry view Christianity?
How does Masonry view the Bible?
How does Masonry view God?
Baalim is not the God of the Bible
The Christian cannot assemble as "brethren" with the Moslem
followers of Confucius etc
How does Masonry view Jesus?
On what basis are we saved according to Masonry?
One cannot truly obey Masonic law and believe Christianity is true
What is a Cult?
Definition of a cult
There are today many denomination and non-denominational
churches that are at the core Historic Christianity
All Cults will deny one or more of the major doctrines to be true.
Minor doctrinal issues
Mormonism
L.D.S view of Christianity.
All other churches are wrong
Christian denominations are in sin for rejecting Mormonism
Only two churches, church of God and church of the devil.
The challenge by Brigham Young to compare Mormonism to the Bible
Is it important what a church teaches?
Warning about another gospel
Warning about false prophets
Warning about another Jesus, gospel and Satan's representatives
Warning about false teachers
Jesus says they will die in their sins, if they don't believe who he is
Proverbs and a way, which seems right and results in death
Joseph Fielding Smith warns many Mormons are not familiar with their religion
Harold B. Lee challenges L.D.S to defend their faith
Bruce R. McConkie reminds L.D.S of the warning
from Jesus of false teachers
The prophet Joseph Smith
How to tell a true prophet from a false prophet
Bruce McConkie says that if Joseph Smith was a false prophet then Mormonism is wrong
Paul F. Royall says L.D.S should prove to themselves Joseph Smith was a prophet
The great soldiers of the Cross have been gathered from the highlands of adversity
False Prophecies.
The prophet Joseph Smith & the Civil War
The prophet Joseph Smith & the Missouri Temple
The prophet Joseph Smith & the 56 years
A DIFFERENT GOD
We should not listen to a prophet that tells us to go after other gods
Mormon view
Mormonism declares there are 3 Gods in the godhead
God was once a man like us before he became a God
God the Father has a body of flesh and bones
Christian view
God has always been God
There is only one God
God does not change
God the Father does not have a body of flesh and bones
Book of Mormon says there are no other Gods
Brigham Young taught that Adam was God
Brigham Young's words are as good as scripture
A DIFFERENT JESUS
Mormon view
Jesus is our elder brother
Lucifer is the brother of Jesus
Jesus is the firstborn spirit child of the Father
Christ gained exaltation (became a God)
All men were born sons of God in the spirit
Christ was begotten by an Immortal Father in the same way that mortal men are begotten by mortal fathers
Christian view
Jesus created angels including Lucifer
Jesus has always been God
Jesus was a miraculous conception; a virgin gave birth by the power of the Holy Spirit
The Jesus of Mormonism was born at Jerusalem
The Jesus of the Bible was born in Bethlehem
A DIFFERENT HOLY SPIRIT
Mormon view
The Holy Spirit is a fluid
The Holy Spirit can be in only one place at one time
Christian view
The Holy Spirit is a person
The Holy Spirit can be in more than one place at a time
A DIFFERENT GOSPEL
L.D.S, 3rd article of faith
What does it mean to be saved?
Definition of saved & salvation
Saved from wrath
We are not saved because of "obedience to the laws and ordinances of the Gospel".
We are saved by grace as a gift of God not by works.
Salvation is to be resurrected in Mormon Doctrine.
The Bible does not teach universal salvation.
Everyone will not be saved, but everyone will be resurrected.
GRACE VERSES WORKS
Grace and works defined
Gift of God and our unworthiness
Defining faith and the Book of James
James tied in with Paul
Those that say we are not saved by faith alone
The idea that we are saved by faith at first then later saved by works rebuked by Paul
The early church taught salvation by grace
BAPTISM FOR THE DEAD
Quotes from L.D.S authorities
One can be saved apart from being baptized
Salvation comes through faith; it is a matter of the heart
No biblical reference instructing or suggesting that one does genealogical research
Born of water does not mean baptized
There is no second chance even for those who have not heard the gospel
The context of 1 Corinthians chapter 15 is about the resurrection, not baptism
L.D.S STANDARD WORKS
L.D.S view of the Bible and the 8th article of faith
The testimony of Jesus concerning the Bible and the Dead Sea Scrolls.
The Inspired Version of the Bible by Joseph Smith (changing & adding to the bible)
The Book of Mormon
Extensive population and civilization on the North American continent before Christ
No archeological evidence and things contrary to known history
Letter from the Smithsonian Institute concerning the Book of Mormon
The Pearl of Great Price and
The Doctrine & Covenants
The Church did not need to be restored
God's foreknowledge not pre-existence
PRIESTHOOD
Commentary on Hebrews
Purpose of the Law
Jesus is the way and I am complete in Christ
Melchizedek Priesthood is not transferable
Holy or Royal Priesthood
Everlasting Priesthood in Old Testament did indeed end
Marriage for eternity and polygamy
No other Gods
Was Joseph Smith an honest man?
What about Gordon B. Hinckley?
Challenge and arrogance of L.D.S authorities
Jesus Married?
Brigham Young taught that Adam was God
Jesus crucified because of polygamy?
If a white man has relations with a Negro God will kill him.
A council of Gods made up the plan of creation
God created by himself
Mormons are not to eat meat except in cold or famine
The Bible says Adam sinned; a Mormon prophet disagrees with the Bible
Joseph Smith was not a martyr
Blood Atonement
To the Mormon reading this book
RESOURCES
Jehovah Witnesses
Is the Watchtower a prophet of God?
The Watchtower is a self proclaimed prophet of God
How do you tell a true prophet from a false prophet?
Does the Watchtower measure up to this test?
False prophecy in the New York Times
A Different God
Quotes from the Watchtower
The Trinity is taught in the Bible
A different Jesus
Watchtower view
Jesus is a created being
Jesus is a god, but not the Almighty God
Jesus is Michael the Archangel
Jesus should not be worshipped
Jesus did not bodily rise from the dead
Christian view
Jesus is not a created being he is the creator
Jesus is not just "a" god, he is God
Jesus is not Michael the Archangel
Jesus is worshiped in the Bible
The importance of the bodily resurrection of Jesus
A Different Holy Spirit
Watchtower view
The Holy Spirit is not a person
The Holy Spirit is not equal to Jehovah
The Holy Spirit came in the form of a dove not a person
The Holy Spirit is the power that was given to Jesus
A person cannot be filled with another person
Stephen only saw two people not three
Christian view
The Holy Spirit is a person.
The Holy Spirit is called God and has his attributes.
The Holy Spirit is not just a power.
The Holy Spirit can fill a person and still be a person.
Stephen only saw two people not three.
A Different Gospel.
Watchtower tells of four basic requirements.
Christian rebuttal to the Watchtower's 4 requirements
Is it wrong to study or think for yourself?
Watchtower literature, is it trustworthy?
Should you believe in the Trinity? (Pamphlet)
Christian Response to the Watchtower pamphlet
The Trinity was taught before the 4th century
The Ante-Nicene Fathers mentioned did not teach or believe what the Watchtower stated.
The New Worlds Translation of the Bible
Resources .
Miscellaneous
Links to other Web Sites
A Helping Hand & Donations
Copyright Information pertaining to this website
Video Files
Books by the Author of this website
G.P.S manual for paper maps
My Testimony
E-Mail the Author
DiscipleCrossUSA
Adonai Dental Lab
Tips for getting around in this website.
INDEX PAGES
The Index page gives you a good overview of the content of the entire page. There are a few index pages through out this
website for subjects that contain a lot of information. The Text in Blue are links to pages about various subjects. These
subjects are also broken down into sub-categories. The Text in Black underneath the Blue text is a sub-category. This
added information tells you other subject matter that is found on the same page as the Blue link above it.
READING THE WEBSITE LIKE A BOOK.
You can read through the entire website much like a book.
There are arrows placed on every page like the ones you see to right.
The Next arrow will always take you to the next page even if you are at the
end of the chapter and changing subjects by going to the next page.
The Previous arrow will take you back to the page you just read. The exception to this rule is when the previous button is at
the beginning of a chapter. In that case the Previous arrow will take you to the beginning of the proceeding chapter.
To start reading it like a book using the arrows it would be best to start with "Who is Jesus Christ"
USING THE TRAIN AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE
The blocks on the Train Cars are links that will take you to the majority of what is found on this website. They are divided into
categories and you can access them from almost every page. Simply pick the block that sound like it fits the category you are
looking for.
The Online Bible links found on the "Statement of Faith" page redirects you to another website. To come back you
either need to use your back button on your browser or click on the "Statement of Faith" tab which should still be open under
your tool bar.
COMPLETE SITE INDEX PART 1
In part one of the Complete Site Index there are links to all of the main subject headings in this website.
Part two of the Complete Site Index is a repeat of part one. Only all of the main subject headings are broken down into smaller
sub-sections so you can get a pretty good idea of the content of the entire page at a glance.
Foundational Truths of Christianity
Who is Jesus Christ?
The Trinity
What does it mean to be saved?
Grace verses Works
Did Jesus rise from the dead?
The return of Jesus Christ
Is the Bible the word of God?
The Doctrine of Hell
Satan
Are the beliefs in the Church today the same as what was taught in the 1st Century?
Is it important what a Church teaches?
Christian Life
Why should I study the Bible & How do I go about it?
Why should a Christian be able to defend their faith?
Prayer
Finding God's will for your life
God's direction for our life on the job
Special Interest
Jesus verses all other religions
Isn't the story of Jonah just a big fish story?
Do babies go to heaven?
Do all miracles come from God?
A glimpse into the heart of God
Are you a self centered person?
If that is Christianity I want no part of it!
A common mistake by numerous non-believers
Truth
God is on trial by mankind
My own testimony
Statement of Faith and Online Bible
Non- Christian Beliefs
Psychic's, Astrology etc.
Should a Christian be a Mason?
What is a Cult?
Mormonism
Jehovah Witnesses
Life's Stories and Lessons Learned
Also Scroll down to see Miscellaneous at the bottom of this page.
COMPLETE SITE INDEX PART 2
Part two of the Complete Site Index is a repeat of part one. Only all of the main subject headings are broken down into smaller
sub-sections so you can get a pretty good idea of the content of the entire page at a glance.
WHO IS JESUS CHRIST?
Unlike some so called deities that people worship in the world today, Jesus is not a myth, but he is a historical person
Some people would ask, "Couldn't Jesus have just been a good man and a great teacher and nothing more?"
Unlike other religious leaders Jesus was told about in some detail in prophecy before he was born.
1. BORN OF A VIRGIN.
2. MESSIAH TRACED TO ABRAHAM
3. BORN IN BETHLEHEM
4. PRESENTED WITH GIFTS
5. HIS ZEAL FOR THE HOUSE OF GOD
6. PROCEEDED BY MESSENGER
7. PERFORMER OF MIRACLES
8. TEACHER OF PARABLES
9. HE WAS TO ENTER JERUSALEM ON A DONKEY
10. BETRAYED BY A FRIEND
11. SOLD FOR 30 PIECES OF SILVER, POTTERS FIELD PURCHASED
12. HE WAS SILENT BEFORE ACCUSERS
13. HANDS AND FEET PIERCED, LOTS CAST FOR GARMENTS
14. FORSAKEN CRY
15. HEARTBROKEN, BONES NOT BROKEN, SIDE PIERCED
16. DARKNESS OVER THE LAND
17. BURIED IN RICH MAN'S TOMB
18. BODILY RESURRECTION
Jesus is the only religious leader in history that predicted his own death and resurrection and then actually died and then rose
from the dead.
So who did Jesus claim to be?
How important is it to accept Jesus' claims of who he is?
Who does the Bible declare Jesus to be?
Does Jesus posses the attributes of God?
THE TERM SON OF GOD
(1) Historic Christianity-
(2) The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
(3) The Watchtower Society.
What did the Christians think in the 1st century; did they believe the same as what Christians teach today about Jesus?
THE TRINITY
The Trinity defined
The Father is called God
Jesus is called God
The Holy Spirit is called God
The Holy Spirit speaking in New Testament is God speaking in Old Testament
Father, Son & Holy Spirit are all separate
There is only one God
The Father is creator
Jesus is creator
The Spirit is creator
There is only one creator
More plurality in the singular God
The whole Trinity in one passage in the Old Testament
Unity in the New Testament
Trinity hard to understand does not make it untrue
Comparing what they have in common
What about accusations that the Trinity is a doctrine derived from the 3rd or 4th century?...(JW doctrine)
WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE SAVED?
Simplicity of the gospel
Definition of saved & salvation
Saved from wrath
A loving God yet a God of Justice
Will all good people go to heaven?
God is the standard of good
The rest of the gospel message
Born Again
Defining Repentance
GRACE VERSES WORKS
Grace defined
Works defined
Explaining the issue of being saved by grace alone
Salvation is a gift
There are those that try to abuse grace
Doers of the word
Those that quote James and say we are saved by works
Some have said we are saved by faith to begin with when we first accept the Lord. Then after this point we are justified by or
actions.
Work out your own salvation
Other related scripture
The early church taught salvation by grace
DID JESUS RISE FROM THE DEAD?
THE IMPORTANCE OF THE RESURRECTION & ITS DOCTRINE
If Jesus did not rise from the dead the Old Testament prophecy would not be fulfilled.
If Jesus did not rise from the dead we would have no forgiveness of our sins.
If Jesus did not rise from the dead he would be a false prophet
Jehovah Witnesses deny that Jesus rose bodily from the grave
Jesus did not appear "only in the presence of his disciples"
The Bible teaches that Jesus rose from the dead in the same physical body in which he died.
HISTORICAL EXTRA-BIBLICAL EVIDENCE
Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia says
The evidence for the historical existence of Jesus is good."
Evidence from the Roman historian Tacitus
Evidence from Jewish historian Flavius Josephus
Evidence from Justin Martyr
The testimony of Phlegon concerning the darkness
Evidence from Ignatius
Evidence from Polycarp
Knowable facts of history by Gary Habermas
Applying to a courtroom scene
EYEWITNESSES OF THE RESURRECTION
People Jesus appeared to
Jesus also appeared to non- believers
Jesus appeared to more than 500 people
Died martyrs for their faith
Contrasted to Mormon beginnings
Statements from Peter, John & Luke
CONSIDERING THE FACTS
Known historical facts
Jesus was indeed a person in history who died on a cross
Disbelieved by Muslim, quote from the Koran
Quote from The Journal of American Medical Association
Added details from the gospels
Precautions taken concerning the grave
No motive for the disciples, as well as unbelievers to lie
Simon Greenleaf a famous Royall Professor of Law at Harvard University comments on the testimony of the disciples
These people claimed to be eyewitnesses
The Pharisees had political and personal motive to expose the disciples for being a fraud by producing the body of Jesus.
The empty tomb
Change in the day of worship
THEORIES PEOPLE HAVE USED TO EXPLAIN AWAY THE RESURRECTION
The disciples stole the body
The swoon theory
The disciples had hallucinations
The women went to the wrong tomb
Jesus had an identical twin
THE THEORY THAT FITS ALL 12 OF THE KNOWN HISTORICAL FACTS
HOW THEN SHOULD WE LIVE?
RECOMMENDED READING
THE RETURN OF JESUS CHRIST
1. Why do Christians expect Jesus to return?
Jesus said he would return
The bible tells us Jesus will return.
All prophecies have been accurate.
The expectation of the return of Jesus Christ has been passed down to us by eyewitnesses.
People declaring that Jesus will not return was also foretold.
2. How do we know Jesus has not already returned as taught by the Jehovah Witnesses?
How will Jesus return?
Jesus will return on a cloud.
Jesus left bodily and visibly with a cloud and will return the same way.
The Bible teaches that Jesus rose from the dead in the same physical body in which he died.
3. When will Jesus return?
No one knows the day or hour when Jesus will return.
We do know that certain events will take place before Jesus returns.
The time of the rapture in relation to the 2nd coming of the Lord is debated.
4. Why will Jesus return?
Coming to judge the world.
Coming for his followers.
5. Where will Jesus return?
6. Application
IS THE BIBLE THE WORD OF GOD?
Definition of the word "inspired"
What about other books that claim to be the word of God?
Each section is contrasted to the Book of Mormon
It's contents should be beyond the ability of mans writing creativity
It should be able to withstand the test of time and attacks of critics
Quote from Time magazine
The historical part of it should be able to be confirmed with archeology, it should be historically accurate throughout its entirety.
It's prophetic messages should not be able to be proven false.
There should be evidence to show past fulfillment of its prophecies.
Science should not be able to prove its message to be untrue
Since the book claims to be ancient there should be some sort of manuscript evidence verifying its transmission of the text to
be accurate
Its message should have the ability to change people's lives
Daniel part 1, the dating of the book of Daniel
Daniel part 2, World history told in advance and proven accurate
THE DOCTRINE OF HELL
The nature of God and a fair judge
The 3 Greek words translated as "hell" and the 3 places
Who goes to hell?
WHAT IS HELL LIKE?
They have a body
They are conscious
The argument against consciousness
They are suffering in some manner
They will be in this state forever and there is no second chance
For some there is greater degrees of punishment
Turn to Jesus to escape hell
What the early church believed
Satan
Satan is an actual being that was created not just some unseen force.
Satan is not an equal opposite of God.
Satan is not in Hell and he does not reign over it.
Satan's' Power
The Christian need not fear him.
Satan's' Tactics
Satan blinds peoples minds so that they do not receive the truth
Satan snatches away seeds of truth planted in peoples hearts.
Satan deceives people by showing signs and wonders
Satan has his own religious leaders disguised as Apostles of Christ.
Satan uses these teachers to teach doctrines of demons and the deep things of Satan.
Paul warns us of these false teachings
Demons are sometimes what actually lies behind idols and false gods.
Satan fills peoples hearts with the desire to sin.
Satan will use our unwillingness to forgive against us.
Satan even uses well meaning people to try to stop God's plan.
Satan puts thoughts into peoples minds to carry out his purpose.
God sometimes allows this for the purpose of chastising his people.
God may also allow these things to keep us from falling into the error of pride.
Satan hinders missionary work.
Satan is ready to accuse.
Satan uses scripture and half truths for the purpose of deceiving.
The many forms of temptation.
God will help us through these temptations.
If we do not want to fall into Satan's snares than we must cling to what God has already told us.
To the Non-Believer
Other Interesting quotes:
Are the Beliefs in the Church today the same as what was taught in the 1st Century?
Foundational Doctrines and people quoted
1. The reliability of scripture.
2. The doctrine of the Trinity declaring that the Father is God, Jesus is God and the Holy
Spirit is God and that these three persons are one singular God.
3. Jesus died for our sins on a cross.
4. Jesus was bodily raised from the dead and he will return.
5. Salvation is a free gift that cannot be earned.
6. Satan and Hell are not a myth, but a reality.
Is it important what a Church teaches?
Warning about another gospel
Warning about false prophets
Warning about another Jesus, gospel and Satan's representatives
Warning about false teachers
Jesus says they will die in their sins if they don't believe who he is
Proverbs and a way which seems right and results in death
Why should I study the Bible & how do I go about it?
Study the Bible to learn about Jesus and gain eternal life
Other scripture for use of the Bible
Why are there so many versions of the Bible and
which version of the Bible should I read?
Finding the answers to your questions in the Bible
The Holy Spirit teaches you
Study Bibles
Cross references
Concordances
Dictionaries
Topical Bibles
Bible Commentaries
Examine scriptures daily to determine truth
Software
Where to purchase these tools
Application
Why should a Christian be able to defend their Faith?
Testimony verses Testimony
Study to show yourself approved
Contend for the faith
Be ready in season and out of season to reprove
Always being ready to make a defense with gentleness and reverence
Guilty for not warning others
PRAYER
What is prayer?
To whom should we pray?
Why should we pray?
There is Power in prayer.
Prayer has raised the dead.
Prayer is used to cast out demons.
Prayer stopped the rain for 3 1/2 years
Angels sent in response to prayer
When should we pray?
Does God always answer prayer?
Does this mean that God will never help an unbeliever?
How should we pray?
Why we do not receive from the Lord.
Sometimes the answer is NO!
What does it mean to ask in his name?
What is praying in the spirit?
What is the correlation between prayer and faith?
Examples that show that it is faith in the Lord, not faith in the request.
Does this mean that God will not help the believer if there is a lack of faith?
Beware of what is a contradiction to the word of the Lord
Finding Gods' will for your life
What does in mean to be in the will of God?
How has God led people in the past?
How does one determine and follow the will of God?
God can use the counsel of others to direct us.
God can direct us through circumstances.
God can direct us by closing doors.
Can one always know the will of God in a particular situation?
If I follow the will of God will my life be easy?
What is the incentive for following Gods' will?
Prayer plays a part in the will of God
The will of God is for us is for us to turn to Jesus
Jesus was always in the will of the Father.
Gods' direction for our life on the job.
The Christian life is not something only to be practiced at church or home.
Scripture that applies to the Employee
Scripture that applies to the Boss
Jesus Versus all other Religions
Evolution or Creation
Darwin said by chance was absurd
Ancient or new religion?
If it sounds good does that make it true?
Isn't there truth in all religions?
What makes Jesus any more credible than
other religious leaders of ancient times?
Isn't the story of Jonah just a big fish story?
Jonah was an actual person
Archaeological evidence concerning the book of Jonah
The idea of Jonah being swallowed by a great fish is not impossible
Lessons from Jonah
Poem
Do Babies go to Heaven?
David, Bathsheba and their child
Poem
Do ALL Miracles come from God?
The Bible tells us that we should test the spirits to see if they are from God
The Bible tells us that not all signs, wonders or miraculous events are from God.
A glimpse into the heart of God
A look at Ezekiel 33:11
Are you a self centered person?
Regard one another as more important than ourselves
Righteous and unrighteous anger
Poem
If that is Christianity I want no part of it!
Hypocrites have always been an excuse or sometimes a stumbling block
Christianity is based upon Jesus not Christians.
A common mistake by numerous Non-Believers
The fallacy of quoting something that you do not believe
Mormons and their 8th Article of Faith
Example with a Mormon Bishop and the error in believing God the Father has a body of flesh & bones.
Jesus considered the Old Testament reliable and the Dead Sea Scrolls
Truth
Truth is what you believe?
Absolute Truth
Keep an open mind & that is true for you, but not true for me fallacy.
Truth in scripture
God is on trial by Mankind!
Those claiming God is not fair
An example in my life concerning my mother.
The reality of harsh circumstances for those whom God loves in scripture.
Are all things compensated in the life to come?
Degrees of reward and punishment in the life to come.
The Lord as the potter with the clay has a right to do as he pleases.
A loving God who demands complete justice also provided a way out for all who want it under his terms.
Mankind and free will choses to sin.
Sin has consequences.
God does not force his love on us.
God provides a way to escape the temptation of sin.
A few examples of purpose in suffering that is good.
A lot of bad things happened to the Apostle Paul and his attitude
Paul had personal insight.
The Lord has a different way of looking at things.
Examples in the Bible of people dealt a bad hand that the Lord used.
A little boy and the Christmas present
Poem
Psychic's Astrology Etc.
Is Astrology scientific? US News & World Report
Is Astrology & Psychic phenomena condoned in the Bible?
What about the wise men that followed the star to find the child Jesus?
Did Daniel use Psychic powers to know what King Nebuchadnezzar dreamed?
If Astrology and other such practices are not scientific why do people turn to them?
Does the Bible condemn Astrology, Psychic's, Horoscopes etc. And if so why?
Even if the Bible does condemn these things why should that bother me?
Should a Christian be a Mason?
Books that are considered authoritative to the Grand Lodge
Masons may not know what they are involved in because
they are purposely deceived
Is Masonry a religion?
Secrecy and the Bible
How does Masonry view Christianity?
How does Masonry view the Bible?
How does Masonry view God?
Baalim is not the God of the Bible
The Christian cannot assemble as "brethren" with the Moslem
followers of Confucius etc
How does Masonry view Jesus?
On what basis are we saved according to Masonry?
One cannot truly obey Masonic law and believe Christianity is true
What is a Cult?
Definition of a cult
There are today many denomination and non-denominational
churches that are at the core Historic Christianity
All Cults will deny one or more of the major doctrines to be true.
Minor doctrinal issues
Mormonism
L.D.S view of Christianity.
All other churches are wrong
Christian denominations are in sin for rejecting Mormonism
Only two churches, church of God and church of the devil.
The challenge by Brigham Young to compare Mormonism to the Bible
Is it important what a church teaches?
Warning about another gospel
Warning about false prophets
Warning about another Jesus, gospel and Satan's representatives
Warning about false teachers
Jesus says they will die in their sins, if they don't believe who he is
Proverbs and a way, which seems right and results in death
Joseph Fielding Smith warns many Mormons are not familiar with their religion
Harold B. Lee challenges L.D.S to defend their faith
Bruce R. McConkie reminds L.D.S of the warning
from Jesus of false teachers
The prophet Joseph Smith
How to tell a true prophet from a false prophet
Bruce McConkie says that if Joseph Smith was a false prophet then Mormonism is wrong
Paul F. Royall says L.D.S should prove to themselves Joseph Smith was a prophet
The great soldiers of the Cross have been gathered from the highlands of adversity
False Prophecies.
The prophet Joseph Smith & the Civil War
The prophet Joseph Smith & the Missouri Temple
The prophet Joseph Smith & the 56 years
A DIFFERENT GOD
We should not listen to a prophet that tells us to go after other gods
Mormon view
Mormonism declares there are 3 Gods in the godhead
God was once a man like us before he became a God
God the Father has a body of flesh and bones
Christian view
God has always been God
There is only one God
God does not change
God the Father does not have a body of flesh and bones
Book of Mormon says there are no other Gods
Brigham Young taught that Adam was God
Brigham Young's words are as good as scripture
A DIFFERENT JESUS
Mormon view
Jesus is our elder brother
Lucifer is the brother of Jesus
Jesus is the firstborn spirit child of the Father
Christ gained exaltation (became a God)
All men were born sons of God in the spirit
Christ was begotten by an Immortal Father in the same way that mortal men are begotten by mortal fathers
Christian view
Jesus created angels including Lucifer
Jesus has always been God
Jesus was a miraculous conception; a virgin gave birth by the power of the Holy Spirit
The Jesus of Mormonism was born at Jerusalem
The Jesus of the Bible was born in Bethlehem
A DIFFERENT HOLY SPIRIT
Mormon view
The Holy Spirit is a fluid
The Holy Spirit can be in only one place at one time
Christian view
The Holy Spirit is a person
The Holy Spirit can be in more than one place at a time
A DIFFERENT GOSPEL
L.D.S, 3rd article of faith
What does it mean to be saved?
Definition of saved & salvation
Saved from wrath
We are not saved because of "obedience to the laws and ordinances of the Gospel".
We are saved by grace as a gift of God not by works.
Salvation is to be resurrected in Mormon Doctrine.
The Bible does not teach universal salvation.
Everyone will not be saved, but everyone will be resurrected.
GRACE VERSES WORKS
Grace and works defined
Gift of God and our unworthiness
Defining faith and the Book of James
James tied in with Paul
Those that say we are not saved by faith alone
The idea that we are saved by faith at first then later saved by works rebuked by Paul
The early church taught salvation by grace
BAPTISM FOR THE DEAD
Quotes from L.D.S authorities
One can be saved apart from being baptized
Salvation comes through faith; it is a matter of the heart
No biblical reference instructing or suggesting that one does genealogical research
Born of water does not mean baptized
There is no second chance even for those who have not heard the gospel
The context of 1 Corinthians chapter 15 is about the resurrection, not baptism
L.D.S STANDARD WORKS
L.D.S view of the Bible and the 8th article of faith
The testimony of Jesus concerning the Bible and the Dead Sea Scrolls.
The Inspired Version of the Bible by Joseph Smith (changing & adding to the bible)
The Book of Mormon
Extensive population and civilization on the North American continent before Christ
No archeological evidence and things contrary to known history
Letter from the Smithsonian Institute concerning the Book of Mormon
The Pearl of Great Price and
The Doctrine & Covenants
The Church did not need to be restored
God's foreknowledge not pre-existence
PRIESTHOOD
Commentary on Hebrews
Purpose of the Law
Jesus is the way and I am complete in Christ
Melchizedek Priesthood is not transferable
Holy or Royal Priesthood
Everlasting Priesthood in Old Testament did indeed end
Marriage for eternity and polygamy
No other Gods
Was Joseph Smith an honest man?
What about Gordon B. Hinckley?
Challenge and arrogance of L.D.S authorities
Jesus Married?
Brigham Young taught that Adam was God
Jesus crucified because of polygamy?
If a white man has relations with a Negro God will kill him.
A council of Gods made up the plan of creation
God created by himself
Mormons are not to eat meat except in cold or famine
The Bible says Adam sinned; a Mormon prophet disagrees with the Bible
Joseph Smith was not a martyr
Blood Atonement
To the Mormon reading this book
RESOURCES
Jehovah Witnesses
Is the Watchtower a prophet of God?
The Watchtower is a self proclaimed prophet of God
How do you tell a true prophet from a false prophet?
Does the Watchtower measure up to this test?
False prophecy in the New York Times
A Different God
Quotes from the Watchtower
The Trinity is taught in the Bible
A different Jesus
Watchtower view
Jesus is a created being
Jesus is a god, but not the Almighty God
Jesus is Michael the Archangel
Jesus should not be worshipped
Jesus did not bodily rise from the dead
Christian view
Jesus is not a created being he is the creator
Jesus is not just "a" god, he is God
Jesus is not Michael the Archangel
Jesus is worshiped in the Bible
The importance of the bodily resurrection of Jesus
A Different Holy Spirit
Watchtower view
The Holy Spirit is not a person
The Holy Spirit is not equal to Jehovah
The Holy Spirit came in the form of a dove not a person
The Holy Spirit is the power that was given to Jesus
A person cannot be filled with another person
Stephen only saw two people not three
Christian view
The Holy Spirit is a person.
The Holy Spirit is called God and has his attributes.
The Holy Spirit is not just a power.
The Holy Spirit can fill a person and still be a person.
Stephen only saw two people not three.
A Different Gospel.
Watchtower tells of four basic requirements.
Christian rebuttal to the Watchtower's 4 requirements
Is it wrong to study or think for yourself?
Watchtower literature, is it trustworthy?
Should you believe in the Trinity? (Pamphlet)
Christian Response to the Watchtower pamphlet
The Trinity was taught before the 4th century
The Ante-Nicene Fathers mentioned did not teach or believe what the Watchtower stated.
The New Worlds Translation of the Bible
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