Tag: apostasy
Relational Faith: An Essential Book for Understanding “Faith” as Used in New Testament Times and for Appreciating the Restoration
There’s a new book, Brent Schmidt’s Relational Faith, that may be one of the best resources around to help Latter-day Saints and perhaps many other Christians understand and explain what…
The Priesthood Restored or Snuffed Out? John the Baptist Had It Right, I Think
In Utah especially and some other areas, a few Mormons are being influenced by an eloquent lawyer who claims to have received a special visit from Christ. Some of them…
The Church Under Condemnation: Tips for Those Tempted to Condemn Church Leaders
Apostasy often begins with attacking Church leaders. This is easy to do, and frankly, there are plenty of targets to go after and many reasons one can find to be…
What Did Christ Teach about Divorce? Understanding the Challenges of Translating the Bible
The topic of divorce was important in New Testament times and is even more important in our day, unfortunately. For Christians seeking to understand what the Bible has to say…
My Insatiable Quest for Power
I have an insatiable quest for power, especially when I’m in airports (that’s where I am as I write). Insatiable because I can walk endlessly sometimes without finding an available…
Christianity’s Bailout: Lessons from Constantine
Early Christianity was in deep trouble. Early persecution from some Jewish leaders was certainly a roadblock, but then came the persecution of the Roman Empire. For over two centuries it…
