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"Mormons say that they are Christians, and frequently it seems that their teachings are very similar to those of Christianity. After all, they believe in the same Bible, the same God, and the same Jesus that Christians follow, don't they?

"In What Do Mormons Really Believe?, authors John Ankerberg and John Weldon go beyond the seeming similarities to look candidly at Mormon teachings that are incompatible with orthodox Christianity, asking these questions and more:

• Was God ever a man?

• Were Jesus and Lucifer brothers?

• Is Scripture still being written?

• Are we saved by what we do?

• Did Joseph Smith ever give false prophecies?

"In clarifying the meanings of terms Mormons use as well as their views on the Bible, Ankerberg and Weldon reveal the huge chasm between what Mormons and Christians believe. If you've ever wanted a friendly guide to defending the faith, you'll find this to be the perfect resource." (From back cover.)

Table of Contents

The Confusion Caused by Mormonism

Section I: What is the Mormon Church?

1. The Mormon Church Today
2. The Beginning of Mormonism

Section II: What Do the Mormons Believe About God?

3. Mormon Teachings on God and the Trinity
4. Mormon Beliefs About the Holy Spirit

Section III: What Do Mormons Believe About Jesus Christ?

5. The Mormon View of Jesus Christ
6. What Mormons Say About Jesus' Work on the Cross

Section IV: What Do the Mormons Believe About Salvation?

7. What the Mormon Church Teaches About Salvation
8. Mormonism, God's Grace, and Man's Works

Section V: What Do the Mormons Believe About Divine Revelation?

9. Mormons and the Book of Mormon
10. Documented Changes in the Mormon Scriptures
11. Mormons and New Revelations from God
12. Contradictory Teachings in Mormonism
13. The Track Record of Mormon Prophets

Section VI: What Do the Mormons Believe About Christianity?

14. The Mormon View of Christianity
15. What Mormons Really Mean When They Use Christian Terms

A Final Word
Select Bibliography
Resource List
Endnotes