“Not My Will be Done, But Thine, be Done” New Testament Lesson #25 Matthew 26:36-46; Mark 14:32-42; Luke 22:39-46 … Continue reading » Read More →
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“Not My Will, but Thine be Done” New Testament Lesson #25
On June - 25 - 2011
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“This is Life Eternal” New Testament Study #24
On June - 25 - 2011
New Testament Lesson #24 “This is Life Eternal” John 16-17 Study outline: John 16:1-15: Jesus prepares his Apostles for the … Continue reading » Read More →
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“They straightway left their nets” – Historical Context
On January - 31 - 2011
“They Straightway Left Their Nets” – Historical Context Gospel Doctrine Class – New Testament, Lesson #6 Luke 4:14-32; 5; 6:12-16; Matthew 10 The purpose of this week’s study is to help individuals understand that the Apostles were called to be special witnesses of Jesus Christ. Because Apostles are divinely called of Christ, we are blessed [...] Read More →
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The Restoration of the Gospel of Jesus Christ
On January - 30 - 2011
God Is Your Loving Heavenly Father God is your Father in Heaven. He knows you personally and loves you more than you can comprehend. He wants you to be happy in this life and in eternity. To accomplish this purpose, Heavenly Father provided a plan called the gospel of Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ [...] Read More →
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When it hits home
On January - 5 - 2011
The father looks up wistfully from his reading; another argument and another angry outburst of frustration. It had been only a couple of years yesterday when his youngest son announced that he and his young family had left The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. And when his son came to visit with his [...] Read More →
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Mormonism and the Doctrine of the Trinity
On October - 25 - 2010
Particular doctrines, specific beliefs, and sacred rites of passages of most religions set forth, in what James Talmage refers to as, “formulated creeds” (Talmage, 1976). One of the very first of these creeds ever to have established did not come out of the First Century of the Common Era but came out of the third [...] Read More →
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The Fulness of the Gospel
On July - 24 - 2010
The Book of Mormon contains the fulness of the gospel. Gospel is a word one hears tossed loosely about in our modern world, but its meaning is defined in numerous ways. One fact remains — the word is linked with scriptures and churches. The Hebrew definition is simple. It is usually translated as ”glad tidings of great joy.” The Greek translation is “good news.” So what is the “good news” all about? It’s the redeeming blood of our Savior Jesus Christ as the integral centerpiece of a “plan” given to us by Heavenly Father. The plan involves creation, birth, the fall, the atonement, redemption from the fall and our eventual return to Him. Principles and ordinances of the gospel are involved. We are invited again and again to enlist our full participation and involvement in the plan. Many of these principles and ordinances are called “saving principles and... Read the rest of this entry »
The Atonement through Jesus Christ
On March - 2 - 2010
Easter is a month away and my thoughts are turning to one of the most sacred events in the history of humanity. While our culture and society today has created a more commercialized version of Easter as that of easter egg hunts, the easter bunny, and an excuse to munch on chocolate (as well as [...] Read More →
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TILM and Mark Cares – They still don’t get it!
On January - 16 - 2010
The cross is a symbol that causes several types of reactions. In today’s pop culture, the cross is an icon that is used perhaps as a good luck charm than a statement of belief. To the agnostic or atheists who are growing bolder in proclaiming disbelief, the cross is spat upon as a mythical hoax [...] Read More →
A Conversational Perspective: Rebuttal to TILM
On January - 12 - 2010
The following dialogue is occurring over at TILM’s blog. 6 Responses to this post. Posted by Timothy Berman on January 12, 2010 at 7:40 pm So, would you agree that if someone posted the following Billboard message, that it is okay and correct? Christians celebrate and worship Human Sacrifice as an appeasement to a better life. Reply This first comment [...] Read More →
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The Happiest Year Ever
On January - 11 - 2010
I’m eight doses closer to happiness with this little green pill. That’s my ultra high dose of Vitamin D to combat the severe deficiency I’ve contracted living for ten years in this seems-to-be-winter-all-year state of Minnesota. So far this month, which is usually the hardest, I’ve kept the winter blues at bay, and it’s my [...] All Content Copyright (C) 2007-2009 TJ Hirst. No content may be reproduced without the copyright owner’s express written consent. The Happiest Year Ever Read More →