"Take up the Bible, compare the religion of the
Latter-day Saints with it, and see if it will stand the test"
(Mormon President Brigham Young, Journal of Discourses, vol.
16, p. 46, 1873)
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This is a personal web site that will compare the official teachings of the Mormon Church to the Bible. The official Catholic Church teachings will be used to interpret the Bible. The Mormon President Brigham Young said "take up the Bible, compare the religion of the Latter-day Saints with it, and see if it will stand the test". I took up the Bible and compared the Mormon religion to Holy Scripture and it failed the test. I discovered that the teachings of the Mormon religion contradict and are not consistent with what the Bible reveals. This web site has received the Fidelity Green Light Award for its Excellence in Catholic Fidelity from CatholicCulture.org. The bible links on this site will link to the KJV since this is the principal Bible of the Mormon Church. If you have any comments or questions please contact me, Johnny, at c.view@comcast.net .
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Saint Thomas Aquinas, an Italian Catholic theologian, demonstrated gentleness in condemning what was false and fairness in pointing out the direction to true knowledge.
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Mormon doctrine contradicts Biblical doctrine in many places ... many gods ..
angels born of heavenly ... god has a fleshly body ... . I did not hold
fast to Mormon doctrine but it is not good, the fruit of Mormonism is not good.
It is a false fruit from a false prophets, like a false teacher it looks good on
the surface but inside it is bad.
Prove all things; hold fast that which is good. (1Thes.5:21)
Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come. (John.16:3)
1. Mormonism: In 1820 the Lord Chose Joseph
Smith as a New Prophet (Mormon
teaching manual Chapter 17)
Catholicism: Revelation is complete but it has
not been made completely explicit. (CCC66)
2. Mormonism: God was once a man like us (Mormon
teaching manual Chapter 47)
Catholicism: God is neither man nor woman (CCC370)
3. Mormonism: Jesus was the first spirit born to
heavenly parents (Mormon
teaching manual Chapter 2)
Catholicism: The Son, begotten from the Father,
existed as the Word. (CCC479)
4. Mormonism: The Holy Ghost is a spirit in the
form of a man (Mormon
teaching manual Chapter 21)
Catholicism: The Holy Spirit proceeds from the
father and the Son (CCC245)
5. Mormonism: The Godhead are unified in purpose
(Mormon
teaching manual Chapter 7)
Catholicism: Not three Gods, but one God in three
persons (CCC253)
6. Mormonism: We can become a creator like our
Heavenly Father (Mormon
teaching manual Chapter 47)
Catholicism: No creature has the infinite power
necessary to create (CCC318)
7. Mormonism: Man, as a spirit, was begotten and
born of heavenly parents (Mormon
teaching manual Chapter 2)
Catholicism: Every spiritual soul is created
immediately by God (CCC366)
8. Mormonism: God has a tangible body of
flesh and bones (Mormon
teaching manual Chapter 1)
Catholicism: In no way is God in man's image. God
is pure spirit. (CCC370)
9. Mormonism: Adam's fall was a necessary step
in the plan of life (Mormon
teaching manual Chapter 6)
Catholicism: Adam did not have to suffer or die
(CCC1730)
10. Mormonism: Great Blessings Resulted from the
Transgression (Mormon
teaching manual Chapter 6)
Catholicism: Adam's sin brought death and
suffering (CCC1018)
11. Mormonism: To make the atonement fully
effective in our lives we must strive (Mormon
teaching manual Chapter 12)
Catholicism: Man's merit is due to God’s grace
and secondly to man's collaboration (CCC2025)
12. Mormonism: After the Apostles died there was
no true authority (Mormon
teaching manual Chapter 16)
Catholicism: The Apostles took care to appoint
successors to pass on authority (CCC860)
13. Mormonism: Joseph Smith restored the Church
in the latter days (Mormon
teaching manual Chapter 16)
Catholicism: The promised restoration begins with
John the Baptist (CCC720)
14. Mormonism: It is a mockery before God to
baptize little children (Mormon
teaching manual Chapter 20)
Catholicism: Infant baptism is an apostolic
tradition (CCC1252)
15. Mormonism: The teachings of present churches
are "an abomination in his sight" (Mormon
teaching manual Chapter 17)
Catholicism: The early apostolic church affirmed
the conversion of the bread into Christ's body (CCC1375)
16. Mormonism: The Mormon Church is the only
true and living church (Mormon
teaching manual Chapter 17)
Catholicism: The Church was made manifest on the
day of Pentecost (CCC1076)
17. Mormonism: The Mormon Church has twelve
living apostles (Mormon
teaching manual Chapter 9)
Catholicism: The Twelve Apostles are the lasting
foundation (CCC857)
18. Mormonism: The priesthood is divided into
two parts (Mormon
teaching manual Chapter 14)
Catholicism: The Old Testament priesthood
prefigured the one priesthood of Christ (CCC1541)
19. Mormonism: Immersion is necessary (Mormon
teaching manual Chapter 20)
Catholicism: Immersion and pouring are both modes
of Baptism (CCC1278)
20. Mormonism: The laying on of hands for the
gift of the Holy Ghost (Mormon
teaching manual Chapter 21)
Catholicism: Baptism for the gift of the Holy
Spirit (CCC1226)
21. Mormonism: Our exaltation depends on
marriage (Mormon
teaching manual Chapter 38)
Catholicism: Marriage and being single come from
the Lord (CCC1620)
22. Mormonism: Baptism in behalf of the dead (Mormon
teaching manual Chapter 16)
Catholicism: God is not bound by the Sacrament of
Baptism (CCC1257)
23. Mormonism: At the Final Judgment we will be
sent to one of four places (Mormon
teaching manual Chapter 46)
Catholicism: At death, the blessedness of
Heaven or immediate damnation (CCC1022)
24. Mormonism: After Final Judgment their are
three kingdoms of glory and outer darkness (Mormon
manual Chapter 46)
Catholicism: All the Just, having the glory of God,
will be in the Father's presence (CCC769)
As also in all his epistles, speaking in them of these things; in which are some things hard to be understood, which they that are unlearned and unstable wrest, as they do also the other scriptures, unto their own destruction (2Pet. 3:16)
All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: (2Tim. 3:16)
Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye have been taught, whether by word, or our epistle. (2Thes.2:15)
By testing the doctrine of the Mormon Church against the Bible a person will discover that Mormon doctrine contradicts the doctrine that the Bible reveals. The Bible tells us hard to understand and that ??
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The Bible tells us that we should "earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints" and use scripture "for reproof, for correction (Jude 1:3; 2Tim 3:16,17). As Christians we are to "stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye have been taught, whether by word, or our epistle" so that no man can deceive us (2Thes 2:15). The disciples of Christ use scripture for doctrine (?) and continue steadfastly in the apostles' doctrine (Acts 2:42). Christ disciples are not beguiled with enticing words and traditions of men but walk in the faith received from Jesus (Col 2:4-8). In the conversion of the Ethiopian eunuch, Philip guided him by using scripture and preaching Jesus (Acts 8:26-40). Paul's spirit stirred in him and he debated daily in the public square with whoever happened to be there (Acts 17:16,17). Paul debated boldly with persuasive arguments about the kingdom of God (Acts 19:8,9). We are to speak the truth in love (Eph 4:15). The Church is the pillar and ground of truth (?). Saint Thomas Aquinas, an Italian Catholic theologian, demonstrated gentleness in condemning what was false and fairness in pointing out the direction to true knowledge.
??Bible says that some things are hard to understand and not all things in the Bible. Catholics had apostolic tradition and the divine revelation to clarify the deposit of faith. Catholics have the authority from Christ to interpret scripture.
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[9] Holding fast the faithful word as he hath been taught,
that he may be able by sound doctrine both to exhort and to convince
the gainsayers.
[10] For there are many unruly and vain talkers and deceivers,
specially
they of the circumcision:
[11] Whose mouths must be stopped, who subvert whole houses, teaching
things which they ought not, for filthy lucre's sake.
[12] One of themselves, even a prophet of their own, said,
The Cretians are alway liars, evil beasts, slow bellies.
[13] This witness is true. Wherefore rebuke them sharply, that they
may be sound in the faith;
[14] Not giving heed to Jewish fables, and commandments of men,
that turn from the truth.
[15] Unto the pure all things are pure: but unto them that are defiled
and unbelieving is nothing pure; but even their mind and conscience is
defiled.
[16] They profess that they know God; but in works they deny him,
being abominable, and disobedient, and unto every good work reprobate.
Correcting Mormons using the Bible and Catholic teachings to interpret the Bible
01. Mormonism: God has a body that looks like ours
Catholicism: In no way is God in man's image02. Mormonism: All creeds are an abomination, their are three gods
Catholicism: Christian Creed states, there are not three gods03. Mormonism: God was seen as a person by Joseph Smith
Catholicism: God cannot be seen as he is04. Mormonism: The Godhead are unified in purpose
Catholicism: The Godhead is one05. Mormonism: Many Gods during creation
Catholicism: God was alone during creation06. Mormonism: Angels were born of heavenly parents
Catholicism: Angels were created by the Lord07. Mormonism: Jehovah is not God the Father
Catholicism: Jehovah is Israel's God08. Mormonism: God came to be God
Catholicism: God is unchangeable09. Mormonism: We can become a creator like our Heavenly Father
Catholicism: No creature has the infinite power necessary to create
02. Mormonism: The
Mormon Jesus and
the Father are two different Gods
Catholicism: Jesus
said he was "I AM", the Son of God and God himself
03.
Mormonism: The Mormon Jesus was born of a
heavenly mother, he was a spirit person
Catholicism: Jesus was only begotten of the
Father, he was the Word
04. Mormonism: The
Mormon Jesus
and Satan are brothers
Catholicism: Jesus created Satan and all the
angels
05. Mormonism: The
Mormon Jesus is not equal to the Father
Catholicism: Jesus said him and the Father
are equal
06. Mormonism: The
Father and the Son are separate
Catholicism: Jesus said him and the Father
are one
07. Mormonism: Jesus
came to the earth to progress
Catholicism: Jesus came to the earth to
be the Lamb of God
09. Mormonism:
The Mormon Jesus lived in heaven with brothers and sisters
Catholicism: Jesus is the only begotten
Son
04. Mormonism: Mormons
believe in three Gods
Catholicism: Christians believe in one God and one Lord
01. Mormonism: Mormon scriptures reveals many Gods created
Catholicism: The Bible reveals one God
created, he was alone
06. Mormonism:
Joseph Smith saw two personages
Catholicism: Stephen saw the glory of God and Jesus
03. Mormonism: Three separate
Gods that are unified
Catholicism: Three distinct persons that are
unified
08. Mormonism: Three Gods in the Godhead
Catholicism: The Godhead of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit
is one
05. Mormonism: A
council of Gods
Catholicism: A council of sons of God
09. Mormonism: False
Christianity believes that God is a being without form
Catholicism: The Holy Spirit is God, a spirit
has no form
02. Mormonism:
Christian creeds are an abomination.
Catholicism: Christian creeds are
consistent with scripture
01. Mormonism: Mormons
accept four books as scripture.
Catholicism: Christians accept one book as scripture, the
Bible
07. Mormonism: Mormon
scripture is the word of God
Catholicism:
Mormon scripture is not consistent with the word of God
09.
Mormonism: Mormon believe in scripture, revelation
Catholicism: Catholics
believe in scripture, revelation, and apostolic tradition
02.
Mormonism: Pray about
Book of Mormon
Catholicism: Test the Book of Mormon
03.
Mormonism: Believe the Prophet Joseph Smith
Catholicism: Test the Prophet Joseph
Smith
04.
Mormonism: Bible not translated
correctly
Catholicism:
Catholic Church has the authority to interpret scripture
06. Mormonism: Book
of Mormon is the restored gospel
Catholicism:
The Catholic Church has the full and living gospel
01. Mormonism: Apostasy
from the Church of Christ
Catholicism:
Apostasy from the Church of Rome
03. Mormonism: Error
crept into Christian doctrine
Catholicism: Church
doctrine is guaranteed from error
09. Mormonism: Church teachings are
false
Catholicism: Church is the pillar of truth
04. Mormonism:
Bishops do not have the power and authority to lead the Church
Catholicism:
Bishops replaced apostles, apostolic succession, all power and authority,
ordination
02. Mormonism:
The Mormon Church is the only true and living church
Catholicism: Apostolicity is the test for the true
church
07. Mormonism:
Church teaches false teachings
Catholicism: Church teaches teachings of the
apostolic church
08. Mormonism: Mormon
Church restored revelation
Catholicism: God continues to converse
with Catholic Church
09. Mormonism:
Mormon Church restored prophets
Catholicism: Prophets are those who
proclaim
07. Mormonism:
Mormon Church restored apostles
Catholicism: Apostles are those sent
forth
06. Mormonism:
Mormon Church restored authority
Catholicism: Apostolic authority not
restored, the physical laying on hands are needed for ordination
03. Mormonism:
The Mormon priesthood restored the priesthood
Catholicism:
The Mormon Church restored the old priesthood
05. Mormonism:
The
Mormon Church Baptizes the dead
Catholicism: The Early Christian Church Prayed for the dead
01. Mormonism:
The everlasting gospel came at Joseph Smith's coming
Catholicism: The everlasting gospel
comes at the Jesus' second coming
02. Mormonism: The Mormon Church
restored early church teachings
Catholicism: The Mormon Church did not
restore the apostolic teachings of the sacrament
08.
Mormonism: God created man using eternal
intelligence
Catholicism: God created
from nothing
01. Mormonism:
Adam was born of heavenly parents
Catholicism: Adam was made by the Father
09.
Mormonism: Adam was Michael the archangel
Catholicism: Adam was made immediately by God
03. Mormonism: Adam's fall was necessary
Catholicism: Adam's fall was not necessary
04.
Mormonism: Adam transgressed
Catholicism: Adam's transgressed and sinned
02. Mormonism:
Adam's transgression brought blessings
Catholicism: Adam's sin brought condemnation
05. Mormonism:
Infants are spiritually alive
Catholicism: Infants are spiritually dead
07. Mormonism:
Men can become a creator like our Heavenly Father
Catholicism: Men can not become a creator like our Heavenly Father
08. Mormonism:
Infant baptism is not necessary
Catholicism: Jesus taught baptism is
necessary
01. Mormonism: Book
of Mormon says it is a mockery before God to baptize little children
Catholicism: Infant baptism is an apostolic
tradition
02.
Mormonism: Immersion is necessary
Catholicism: Immersion and pouring are both modes of Baptism
03. Mormonism: The laying on of hands for the gift of the Holy Ghost
Catholicism: Baptism for the gift of the Holy Spirit
05. Mormonism: It is up to each of us to do our
part and become worthy of exaltation.
Catholicism: Man's merit is due to God’s grace and secondly
to man's collaboration
06. Mormonism: Our exaltation depends on marriage
Catholicism: Marriage and being single come from the Lord,
Jesus exalted
07.
Mormonism: Joseph Smith had many wives.
Catholicism: The Old Testament reveals wives.
The New Testament reveals one wife.
09. Mormonism:
Sacrament is symbolic
Catholicism: Early apostolic Christians taught the
real presence
01. Mormonism:
Four places after final judgment
Catholicism: Two places after final
judgment
02. Mormonism:
Different salvations
Catholicism: One salvation
03. Mormonism: Only
Mormons will be in the Father's presence
Catholicism: All the Just will be in the Father's
presence
04. Mormonism:
Hell is for the sons of perdition and the fallen angels
Catholicism: Hell is for those who
reject God
05. Mormonism: Man's
eternity can change after their death
Catholicism: Man's eternity is decided
at the moment of his death
06. Mormonism:
Infants not baptized
automatically go to heaven
Catholicism: Infants not baptized do
not automatically go to heaven
07. Mormonism:
Men can hear the Mormon Gospel after their death
Catholicism: Men who do not hear the
Gospel on earth may achieve eternal salvation
08. Mormonism: There
is marriage after death
Catholicism: There is no marriage after
death
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