Mormon Claims Answered
(1997 version)

by Marvin W. Cowan

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

EXPLANATION OF ABBREVIATED BOOK TITLES

INTRODUCTION

CHAPTER 1 - ORIGIN AND HISTORY OF MORMONISM

The Story As Told by Mormons
Evidence Against the Joseph Smith Story
The 1820 Revival and Joseph’s First Vision
A Biblical Response
First Vision Versions
Moroni or Nephi
Inconsistency about Church Membership
The 1826 Trial
Joseph Smith's Death

CHAPTER 2 - GOD

The Trinity
God the Father
Mother God
Jesus Christ
The Holy Ghost
Polytheism

CHAPTER 3 - THE BIBLE

Incomplete and Incorrect Translation
Mormonism’s Inspired Bible
A Complete, Trustworthy Bible

CHAPTER 4 - THE BOOK OF MORMON

A Second Witness
Proof Texts from the Bible
The Importance of the Book of Mormon
Internal Evidence for the Book of Mormon
Changes in the Book of Mormon
Book of Mormon Clarifies Doctrine
External Evidence for the Book of Mormon
Translation Time
Origin of the Book of Mormon
The Witnesses of the Book of Mormon
Scientific Evidence for the Book of Mormon
The Ultimate LDS Test for the Book of Mormon

CHAPTER 5 - MORE LDS SCRIPTURE AND REVELATION

The Pearl of Great Price
Moses
Abraham
Joseph Smith - Matthew
Joseph Smith - History
The Articles of Faith
The Doctrine and Covenants
Changes Between Editions
Additions to the Doctrine & Covenants
Prophecies in the Doctrine & Covenants
Other Prophecies by Smith
Prophecies by Other LDS Prophets

CHAPTER 6 - PRIESTHOOD

Definition and Function
Origin of LDS Priesthood
Biblical Priesthood

CHAPTER 7 - THE CHURCH

Universal Apostasy
Restoration
Claims of The One True Church
LDS Church Offices
Apostles
Original LDS 12 Apostles
Prophets
Other Church Offices

CHAPTER 8 - SALVATION

Sin
Two Kinds of Salvation
General Salvation
Personal Salvation
Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ
Repentance
Baptism
Laying on of Hands
Church Membership
Keep the Commandments
  1. The Ten Commandments
  2. The Word of Wisdom
  3. Tithing
  4. Gaining Knowledge
  5. Be Fruitful and Multiply
  6. Be Virtuous
  7. Doing Good Works
  8. Accept Joseph Smith and Successors

CHAPTER 9 - TEMPLE AND TEMPLE ORDINANCES

Temples
Genealogical Work
Temple Endowments
Marriage and Sealing
Polygamy
Baptism for the Dead

CHAPTER 10 - THE ETERNAL STATE OF MANKIND

Eternal Progression
Three Heavens or Degrees of Glory
Immortality and Eternal Life
No Hell
The Unpardonable Sins
Blood Atonement

OTHER LDS INFORMATION AVAILABLE

 

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