Lifting The Veil

The LDS Church claims it is “the only true and living church upon the face of the whole earth” (Doctrine and Covenants 1:30) and teaches that “all men must come unto this church or be damned” (McConkie, Mormon Doctrine, p. 136). That’s not a casual statement—it’s a bold, dangerous claim. By saying this, the Church places itself above Christ, above the Bible, and above every faithful Christian who has followed God for centuries. But the Bible is clear: God alone has ultimate authority. Jesus said, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me” (John 14:6). Salvation is through Christ alone—not any human institution. Paul tells us in 2 Timothy 3:16–17 that “All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.” The Bible alone is sufficient for faith, doctrine, and living a righteous life (Grudem, 1994; E...

In the early 1840s, the Mormon community in Nauvoo, Illinois, tried to protect itself by forming the Nauvoo Legion—a militia under the command of Joseph Smith, who was not only their spiritual leader but also the city’s mayor. While self-defense is understandable, the way the Mormons wielded this power crossed lines and escalated tensions with their neighbors, ultimately leading to violent conflict and tragedy. The Nauvoo Legion was far more than a simple militia. It was one of the largest and best-armed in Illinois, effectively serving as a private army loyal to Joseph Smith and his followers. This blend of religious, political, and military authority gave the Mormons outsized control over Nauvoo and bred fear among non-Mormons. Many outsiders saw the Mormon leadership as authoritarian, using their power to impose their beliefs and silence opposition. A clear example of this misuse of power was the destruction of the Nauvoo Expositor printing press in 1844. The newspaper had published...

I know many in the Mormon faith emphasize that God the Father has a physical body and specific gender. From a biblical Christian perspective, we also call God “Father” because that’s how Jesus revealed Him to us—not necessarily to define God’s gender, but to show His relationship to us. The Bible teaches that God is spirit (John 4:24), beyond human limitations like gender or physical form. When Jesus taught His followers to pray, He said, “Our Father in heaven...” (Matthew 6:9), inviting us into a personal and intimate relationship with God. This isn’t just about a title—it’s about God’s loving, caring role as our Creator and Protector. In the Old Testament, God is called Father because He made Israel and cares for them like a parent cares for their children (Deuteronomy 32:6, Isaiah 63:16). Jesus calls God Father to show us that same closeness and trust. The New Testament goes further by showing that through Jesus, we are adopted into God’s family and can call Him “Abba, Father” (Roma...

Let’s talk about the golden plates Joseph Smith said he carried—the ones that supposedly contained the Book of Mormon. According to descriptions, these plates were roughly 7 by 8 inches and about 6 inches thick, made of gold. Given gold’s density, they would weigh over 1,200 pounds. Yet Joseph and his witnesses claimed to carry and even lift these plates with ease. That just doesn’t add up. This kind of inconsistency is a big red flag. The Bible’s miraculous events always align with God’s nature and power—not with physical impossibilities or contradictions. Unlike Mormonism, biblical miracles have clear context and purpose, and God’s Word never contradicts natural laws in a way that defies common sense without explanation. The Bible warns us to test claims carefully: “Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God” (1 John 4:1). When a foundational story of a religion clashes with facts and reason, it’s worth questioning its authenticity. Th...

Let’s be real: if the Book of Mormon is truly inspired and God-breathed, why has it undergone thousands of changes since the first edition in 1830? Gerald and Sandra Tanner have documented over 3,900 edits—not counting punctuation changes. Verses like 1 Nephi 11:21, 19:20, 20:1, and Alma 29:4 have seen notable revisions. That’s a lot of shifting, especially for a book claiming divine perfection. The Bible, by contrast, is God’s Word preserved through the centuries with remarkable consistency. Yes, small copyist differences exist, but the core message has remained intact. Scripture itself assures us that God’s Word is perfect and endures forever (Psalm 12:6–7, Isaiah 40:8). The Holy Spirit inspired the Bible (2 Timothy 3:16) and continues to preserve its truth in all languages. The fact that Mormonism’s key scripture needs so many corrections exposes its human origins. The Bible warns seriously against adding or subtracting from God’s Word: “If anyone adds to these things, God will add ...

Here’s a big inconsistency that often gets overlooked. Mormon Article of Faith #8 says, “We believe the Bible to be the word of God as far as it is translated correctly; we also believe the Book of Mormon to be the word of God.” Notice the phrase “as far as it is translated correctly” only applies to the Bible, not the Book of Mormon. That’s puzzling—because when you look closely, the Book of Mormon has way more issues with changes, additions, and translation inconsistencies than any Bible translation. Early editions of the Book of Mormon show dozens of edits and corrections, while the Bible’s text has been preserved and refined over centuries through thousands of manuscripts and translations guided by careful scholarship and the Holy Spirit (2 Timothy 3:16). The Bible warns against adding or taking away from God’s Word: “If anyone adds to them, God will add to him the plagues described in this book” (Revelation 22:18). That applies equally to any scripture claiming divine origin. Morm...

Within Mormonism, a striking double standard is evident: while the movement criticizes Christianity for having tens of thousands of denominations, it overlooks the fact that Mormonism itself has splintered into numerous factions, each claiming exclusive authority from Joseph Smith. From the mainstream LDS Church to the Community of Christ, Fundamentalist LDS groups, and other smaller sects, the pattern is clear—authority is claimed, fractured, and disputed. This raises a simple question: if Mormonism’s critique of Christianity’s diversity is valid, shouldn’t it apply equally to the movement itself? For a faith that claims to restore the “true church of Jesus Christ,” how can internal divisions be reconciled with the idea of divine guidance and unity? The inconsistency is glaring. While Mormon leaders emphasize obedience to the chain of authority, they ignore the historical fact that these very claims have led to dozens of competing organizations, each asserting their version of Smith’s...

Let’s keep it simple and straight from the heart. If you're a Mormon and you truly care about what God says, then I ask you this with all sincerity: would you read the Bible cover to cover—with no filters, no outside commentary—and just ask God to show you whether it’s complete? Just you, God's Word, and prayer. Mormonism teaches that the Bible is incomplete, that parts are missing or corrupted, and that the Book of Mormon is needed to restore “truth.” But here’s the problem: the Bible doesn’t agree with that. In fact, it directly contradicts it. Scripture says “All Scripture is God-breathed and useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness” (2 Timothy 3:16). Not some Scripture. All. It also says God’s Word is pure and needs no addition: “Every word of God proves true... Do not add to His words” (Proverbs 30:5–6). Jude 1:3 tells believers to “contend for the faith that was once for all delivered to the saints.” That means it was already complete—no ext...

The Doctrine of “Christ Alone” Is Not Up for Negotiation The LDS Apologetics attempt to engage with the doctrine of Sola Christus is not merely a misunderstanding of Reformation theology—it is a distortion of the Gospel itself. In their treatment of Sola Christus, they affirm Christ in name while subtly eroding the sufficiency and exclusivity of His work. What we are dealing with is not a mere theological difference; it is a different gospel (Galatians 1:6–9). At the heart of Sola Christus—“Christ alone”—is the biblical truth that salvation is through Christ and Christ alone, with no mediator, prophet, ordinance, or priesthood standing between God and man. As Paul writes in 1 Timothy 2:5 (NLT), “There is one God and one Mediator who can reconcile God and humanity—the man Christ Jesus.” This is a crystal-clear statement. Not one of many mediators. Not a mediating priesthood. Not a prophet with new keys. One mediator—Jesus Christ. The LDS article attempts to affirm Christ’s atonement, bu...