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Mormon Gnosticism
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Mormon Gnosticism
Topics
What is "Mormon Gnosticism?"
Does JS-Matthew claim that the "very elect" cannot be deceived?
Does D&C 42:15 negate D&C 42:11, meaning legitimate teachers and leaders can come from outside the church?
Does the Book of Mormon prophesy the apostasy of the LDS church?
Have LDS church leaders failed us by not teaching how to have our calling and election made sure?
Is it necessary to have your calling and election made sure in this life in order to receive exaltation?
Is Joseph Smith's teaching about "a key that will never rust" not to be believed?
Summary: Is Joseph Smith's teaching about "a key that will never rust" [i.e. follow the majority of the brethren and church membership] from a weak, unverified source, and thus not to be believed?
Does Amos 3:7 mean that we should all seek to be a prophet and not need to follow the current LDS church president?
Doesn't Samuel the Lamanite prove we should seek for teachers and leaders outside of church organization?
Has the modern LDS church apostatized because it is governed by the apostles instead of the High Council?
Does a complete ordination to the priesthood require a visit from and ordination by Jesus Christ?