The Old and New Covenants
It’s crucial to understand the differences between the biblical covenants in order to understand the work of Jesus and how to be right with God.
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What Is the Gospel?
Posted by Ross Anderson | May 20, 2019 | Navigating Doctrinal Differences |
Without a clear understanding of the Gospel – according to the Bible – you will be hopelessly confused about how to have a relationship with God.
Read MoreThe Concept of Life-After Mormonism
Posted by Katie George | Apr 15, 2019 | Growing a Relationship with Jesus |
The concept of “eternal life” is not just something in the far future, but a present experience in relationship with Jesus.
Read MoreGod’s Plan of Salvation | Fresh Start 3
Posted by Katie George | Feb 4, 2019 | Navigating Doctrinal Differences |
God acted to provide a way – through the death and resurrection of Jesus our Savior – to overcome our sin and give us eternal life.
Read MoreChoose the Best Story
Posted by Ross Anderson | Dec 22, 2018 | Growing a Relationship with Jesus |
When we choose to root our lives in God’s great story, we experience the fulfillment of all his wonderful intentions for our lives.
Read MoreGod’s Great Story – Christ, Community, Consummation
Posted by Ross Anderson | Dec 17, 2018 | Navigating Doctrinal Differences |
God’s great salvation story unfolds in six major movements. The pinnacle of the story is Jesus Christ, who creates a new community of those who follow him and ushers in the fulfillment of all God’s plans and promises for humanity.
Read MoreGod’s Great Story – Creation, Catastrophe, Covenants
Posted by Ross Anderson | Dec 10, 2018 | Navigating Doctrinal Differences |
God’s great salvation story unfolds in six major movements. The first three are God’s creation, the great catastrophe called the Fall, and the covenants God arranged to bring us back to him.
Read MoreCreation, Temptation, and The Fall | Fresh Start 2
Posted by Katie George | Nov 29, 2018 | Navigating Doctrinal Differences |
What does it mean that human beings are made in God’s image? In what sense are humans fallen and sinful?
Read MoreGod’s Great Story – Bible vs. LDS
Posted by Ross Anderson | Nov 26, 2018 | Navigating Doctrinal Differences |
Mormonism and traditional Christianity present two very different stories about the purpose of the universe.
Read MoreLosing Your Old Story
Posted by Ross Anderson | Nov 19, 2018 | Growing a Relationship with Jesus |
It’s hard to lay down the story that framed our self-understanding as Latter-day Saints in favor of a better, truer one.
Read MoreHow to Fulfill Your Purpose on Earth
Posted by Ross Anderson | Jun 11, 2018 | Fulfilling Your Purpose |
The third foundational truth for pursuing God is that your life on earth is not about you, but about joining God in his mission in this world.
Read MoreHow to Live as a Christian
Posted by Ross Anderson | Jun 4, 2018 | Growing a Relationship with Jesus |
The second foundational truth for a pursuit of God is that in response to God’s grace, Christians intentionally live to honor God.
Read MoreSalvation or Judgement: Heaven or Hell | Fresh Start 10
Posted by Katie George | Jun 4, 2018 | Navigating Doctrinal Differences |
God is at work through Jesus Christ to bring sinners into relationship with him. Our response to God’s work shapes how we live our lives – and determines what happens to us when this life is over.
Read MorePlan of Eternal Progression | Fresh Start 9
Posted by Katie George | Jun 4, 2018 | Navigating Doctrinal Differences |
Exaltation or eternal progression – the attaining of godhood – lies at the heart of the LDS motivation for obeying the commandments. What does the Bible say?
Read MoreThe Work of Jesus, His Life, & Ministry | Fresh Start 5
Posted by Katie George | Jun 4, 2018 | Navigating Doctrinal Differences |
Jesus’ purpose in coming to this earth was to die for the sins of humanity that separate us from our Creator.
Read MoreHow to Know You’re Right with God
Posted by Ross Anderson | May 29, 2018 | Growing a Relationship with Jesus |
The first foundational truth in a pursuit of God is that we can only find a relationship with God by trusting in Jesus as the sole remedy for our sin.
Read MoreEve’s Sin – What Really Happened?
Posted by Ross Anderson | Aug 1, 2016 | Navigating Doctrinal Differences |
Eve’s choice in the Garden of Eden was a catastrophe that ruined the human race – apart from the saving plan God set into motion through Jesus Christ.
Read MoreThe Grace Narrative
Posted by Ross Anderson | Jan 14, 2016 | Growing a Relationship with Jesus |
The Grace Narrative requires each of us to recognize that we are sinners, and not better than anyone – so we can never judge.
Read MoreMormon Beliefs About the Pre-Existence and Afterlife
Posted by Ross Anderson | Jan 11, 2015 | Navigating Doctrinal Differences |
What does Mormonism teach about heaven and the purpose of life?
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Many former Mormons still want a relationship with Jesus, and are exploring the prospect of a new spiritual home in traditional, biblical Christianity. But that journey has challenges – emotional, relational, doctrinal, and cultural. This site compiles the best available resources to help.
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