Description

"In this accessible, informative introduction to Mormonism, Bill McKeever and Eric Johnson compare the main points of Mormon theology to orthodox Christianity. How do Mormon beliefs about God, man, Scripture, salvation, and revelation differ from those of Christianity? The authors' point-by-point study includes helpful summaries at the end of each major section." (From back cover.)

Table of Contents

Contents
Preface
Introduction

I. Examining the LDS Concept of God

1. God the Father
2. Jesus
3. The Trinity

Witnessing Tip: Who is God?

II. Examining the LDS Concept of Humankind

4. Preexistence and the Second Estate
5. The Fall
6. Apostasy

Witnessing Tip: Does the LDS Church Have a Role in Christianity Today?

III. Examining the LDS Concept of Scripture

7. The Bible
8. The Book of Mormon
9. The Doctrine and Covenants and the Pearl of Great Price

Witnessing Tip: Why Should I Accept the Book of Mormon as Coming from God?

IV. Examining the LDS Concept of Salvation

10. The Atonement
11. Grace and Works
12. Heaven and Hell

Witnessing Tip: Are You Keeping Celestial Law?

V. Examining the LDS Concept of Ordinances

13. Communion and Baptism
14. The Word of Wisdom
15. The Temple

Witnessing Tip: Is the Temple Really Necessary?

VI. Examining the LDS Concept of Revelation

16. Lamanites, the Seed of Cain, and Polygamy
17. Joseph Smith
18. The Church and Its Leadership

Witnessing Tip: Applying Pascal's Wager to Mormonism

Appendices

1. Past and Present Important Leaders in the LDS Church
2. The Top 101 Events in the History of Mormonism

Notes
Bibliography
Index of Biblical References