etymology of the word mormon
The word Mormon commonly denotes an adherent, practitioner, follower, or constituent of Mormonism in restorationist Christianity. Let us find out the etymology of the word Mormon. What was written in 1843? In 1843, Joseph Smith wrote in Times and Seasons, a Mormon publication: Through the medium of your paper, I
american indians
Are the American Indians of Israelite descent? What is their background? Find out in this interesting post with excerpts from Gerald Sigal's work. This is Judaism 101! Background Information Close to the end of the first Temple period. In the year 3187 (Jewish Calendar), the Assyrian kings captured
book of mormon
The basic books, or "standard works," accepted by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as authoritative guides in faith and doctrine are: The King James Version of the Bible, the Book of Mormon, Doctrine and Covenants, and Pearl of Great Price. The basic books, or
indians
In referring to Native Americans (Indians) the Book of Mormon says, "and many generations shall not pass away among them, save they shall be a white and delight some people" (2 Nephi 30:6; 1979 ed.). This prophecy never was fulfilled. Does it refer to those Native Americans
jehovah
The Watchtower Society's Bible, The New World Translation, renders Exodus 3:15: "Then God said to Moses: 'This is what you are to say to the sons of Israel; Jehovah the God of your forefathers, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac and the God
catholics
The Watchtower Society describes itself as "the only organization on earth that understands the 'deep things of God'" and "the true Christian organization". The Watchtower Society has always maintained that it alone is the only Christian faith. All other groups claiming to be Christians
beginning of the end
The Watchtower Society has written concerning The Watchtower magazine: Since 1879 it has been published regularly for the benefit of sincere students of the Bible. Over that extended period of time The Watchtower has consistently proven itself dependable.1 What is the beginning of the end of Jehovah's
christ in heaven
The Watchtower Society teaches that only a restricted number of persons will be allowed to enter heaven. This doctrine is based on verses in the Book of Revelation. The Society explains that "According to Revelation 7:4 and 14:1-4, these are to number merely 144,000 individuals,
christ
The year 1925 is here. With great expectation Christians have looked forward to this year. Many have confidently expected that all members of the body of Christ will be changed to heavenly glory during the year. This may be accomplished. It may not be. THE RETURN OF THE PATRIARCHS-- 1925
jehovah
Jehovah’s Witnesses are conditioned to think and speak as the ruling body of the Watchtower Society wishes them to. Witnesses have no individual thought or freedom of expression concerning religious belief. They must believe only the pronouncements of the Society as if they emanated from Jehovah God Himself. Through
mourners
Question of the Week: A friend recently lost his father, but I haven't gone to visit. I have all types of excuses, like maybe he wants to be left alone, and I'm not so close anyway, but the real reason is, I just don't
child
Question of the Week: My kids keep asking me theological questions I can't answer. Yesterday my five year old insisted he wanted to know "What does G-d look like?" I had no idea what to say.... Answer: Sometimes the best thing you can tell your
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