The Father loves the Son and has placed everything in his hands. 36 Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life, but whoever rejects the Son will not see life, for God’s wrath remains on him.” John 3:35 Jesus said… “I tell you the truth, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life and will not be condemned; he has crossed over from death to life. John 5:24 Personal Application: •
What has God taught you today about yourself?
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Mormonism
October 20th & 21st, 2007 WOODLAND Do not add to what I command you and do not subtract from it, but keep the commands of the LORD your God that I give you. Deuteronomy 4:2 HISTORY
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The religion began because of the “______________ __________________.”
The Spirit clearly says that in later times some will abandon the faith and follow deceiving spirits and things taught by demons. 1 Timothy 4:1
DAILY SCRIPTURE READING: (Through The Bible in a Year) Monday – Matthew 8-10
Tuesday – Psalms 119:73-120
Wednesday –Matthew 11-13
Thursday– Matthew 14-16
Friday – Matthew 17-19
Saturday – Matthew 20-22
Sunday – Matthew 23-25
comparisons
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A “_________________________” movement began. It was begun by ______________ _______________.
“Mormonism, as it is called, must stand or fall on the story of Joseph Smith. He was either a prophet of God, divinely called, properly appointed and commissioned, or he was one of the biggest frauds this world has ever seen. There is no middle ground.” • The beliefs came from translating the “Golden Plates.” • The ____________ _____ _______________ was completed.
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The name “_______________” is used because of the influence of an ancient prophet who compiled the sacred record handed down. Man obtained the priesthood. The beginning of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The ______________ _________. ______ _____________ of Joseph Smith. _______________ _____________ takes over. Salt Lake becomes the headquarters of the church.
BELIEFS • ______________. Before the mountains were born or you brought forth the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God. Psalm 90:2
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God…. The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. John 1:1, 14 God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in spirit and in truth.” John 4:24 • Creation. Then God said, “Let us make man in our image, Genesis 1:26 So Jacob called the place Peniel, saying, “It is because I saw God face to face, and yet my life was spared.” Genesis 32:30
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OUR RESPONSE
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The church did not ______________ _____ ____________. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age. Matthew 28:20 Jesus said…. And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it. Matthew 16:18
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_______________. The Holy Ghost. He is here to guide us into right living and we should follow his leadership. Mankind’s __________. _________________. o Exercise faith in Him. o Repent. o Be _________________. o Receive the Holy Ghost. o Choose to follow His teachings for the rest of your life. Prophets. Charismatic in their beliefs. Obedience to the Law. o The ________ ______________________. o The Law of Chastity. o The Law of ________________. o The Laws of the Land. _______________ __________. _____________ Children. Heaven. o ________________ Kingdom. o Terrestrial Kingdom
We are to be careful not to listen to ____________ _________________. False Prophets incorrectly foretell the future (Deuteronomy 13:13) o False Prophets add or take away from the revelations God gives. (Deuteronomy 4:2; Proverbs 30:6). o
The LORD would speak to Moses face to face, as a man speaks with his friend. Exodus 33:11
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The Coming Age. (Zion).
Do not add to what I command you and do not subtract from it, but keep the commands of the LORD your God that I give you. Deuteronomy 4:2 Do not add to his words, or he will rebuke you and prove you a liar. Proverbs 30:6
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God is a consistent God and ________ ________ ________________ what He says. For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— 9 not by works, so that no one can boast. Ephesians 2:8-9
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There is only _________ __________________. Jesus answered him, “I tell you the truth, today you will be with me in paradise. Luke 23:43 Jesus said… Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather, be afraid of the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell. Matthew 10:28
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Our choice to experience eternal life is made _____ _________ ___________________.
Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe stands condemned already because he has not believed in the name of God’s one and only Son. John 3:18