The Gospel Vs. Religion
Understand the crucial difference between a human-centered versus a God-centered approach to religious thinking.
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The Old and New Covenants
Posted by Ross Anderson | Jun 3, 2019 | Growing a Relationship with Jesus |
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.
Read MoreGrace Is Enough
Posted by Katie George | May 27, 2019 | Growing a Relationship with Jesus |
Because grace is not fully emphasized in Mormonism, former Mormons often find it difficult to fully grasp the biblical concept of grace.
Read MoreWhat 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 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 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 MoreOur Amazing Atonement
Posted by Ross Anderson | Nov 12, 2018 | Navigating Doctrinal Differences |
Michael Wilder explains the powerful work of salvation that Jesus offers to sinners – at the 2018 Faith After Mormonism Conference.
Read MoreThe Beauty of Grace
Posted by Ross Anderson | Oct 29, 2018 | Navigating Doctrinal Differences |
Michael Wilder explains the biblical basis for salvation by grace alone – at the 2018 Faith After Mormonism Conference.
Read MoreHow Mormons Think about Salvation
Posted by Katie George | Jul 27, 2018 | Mentoring Former Mormons |
To help a former Mormon embrace a new relationship with God, it helps to understand how most Latter-day Saints are taught to think about salvation.
Read MoreThe Atonement: The Garden or the Cross?
Posted by Ross Anderson | Jun 12, 2018 | Navigating Doctrinal Differences |
Whatever suffering Jesus endured in the Garden of Gethsemane, it did not atone for our sin. That happened entirely on the cross.
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 Temple, Priesthood, & Authority | Fresh Start 8
Posted by Katie George | Jun 4, 2018 | Navigating Doctrinal Differences |
Mormonism claims to have the restored priesthood. By contrast, this video examines what the Bible actually says about priesthood.
Read MoreThe Crucifixion & Resurrection of Jesus Christ | Fresh Start 6
Posted by Katie George | Jun 4, 2018 | Navigating Doctrinal Differences |
The Christian gospel rests on two key events: the crucifixion and the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Here’s why those events are pivotal.
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 MoreClarifying Salvation for Former Mormons – Part 2
Posted by Katie George | Jun 4, 2018 | Mentoring Former Mormons |
A mentor’s goal is to help former Mormons understand salvation as good news, embrace God’s grace, and entrust their life and eternity to Jesus alone.
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 MoreHow to Know Where You Stand with God
Posted by Ross Anderson | Apr 12, 2017 | Navigating Doctrinal Differences |
You can move beyond “hoping for the best” into confident assurance of your relationship with God because of his goodness, not your own.
Read MoreBeing a Child of God After Mormonism
Posted by Ross Anderson | Oct 1, 2016 | Navigating Doctrinal Differences |
No one is born a child of God. We become his children by adoption, which opens us a wonderful relationship of closeness to God as our loving father.
Read MoreIs Religion Enough?
Posted by Ross Anderson | Jul 28, 2016 | Navigating Doctrinal Differences |
Most religions have a list of things that people are supposed to do and how people are supposed to act in order to please God. But, is this really what it is all about? Is this what God really wants from us?
Read MoreThe Mormon View of Atonement
Posted by Ross Anderson | Mar 27, 2014 | Navigating Doctrinal Differences |
Both traditional Christians and Mormons speak of Christ’s atonement, but the word means different things to both groups.
Read MoreWhat Mormons Believe about Salvation
Posted by Ross Anderson | Feb 3, 2014 | Navigating Doctrinal Differences |
One of the biggest questions that religions seek to answer is “How can I be right with God?” That’s the question of salvation. Let’s take a look at what Mormons believe about it.
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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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