trinity
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Did the Nicene Council Invent the Doctrine of the Trinity?
Is a belief in Trinity theology necessary to be a Christian? Let’s talk about the doctrine of the Trinity and the Nicene Creed which was deemed “an abomination” by Joseph Smith. I was raised with the idea that the idea of the Trinity originated a couple hundred years after the Bible, and thus was adding Continue reading
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Why the Doctrine of the Trinity Matters
Members of the LDS church, and even many ex-members tend to get pretty hung on on the doctrine of the Trinity. They say it’s confusing. But understanding and explaining exactly who and how God is, isn’t the point. There’s a different reason altogether that the doctrine of the Trinity matters (and why denying this doctrine Continue reading
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Christmas will be different this year 
What is your favorite name for Jesus? As many families do, we have a set of Christmas ornaments with various names of Jesus. Almighty God, Prince of Peace, I AM, Jehovah, Advocate, Bread of Life, Son of God, Shepherd, Deliverer, Living Water, Judge of Israel, Lawgiver, Way Maker, Alpha and Omega, etc. (*cough* that’s a Continue reading
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There is None Like Me
This podcast episode lays out the big picture — many doctrines, but the overall big picture — and concept of how the LDS faith differs from Christianity and can be seen as totally sacrilegious. It’s all the “plan of salvation” and family of God. The whole point of “coming to earth” being to become a Continue reading
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Jesus is God!
As I read my Book of Mormon with new eyes, one thing I noticed now is that Jesus is God! It is so clear! It was nice to have LDS doctrine backing up what I was feeling at The Well, so I could have some validation I wasn’t being deceived. One day I was explaining Continue reading
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My Story – Part 5
Now that I’ve explained how I grew more and more disaffected with my ward, let me explain my personal conversion to the true Jesus. As I went to the temple over and over in fall 2023, I sought Him. I wanted Him in my life so much! When they do the covenant of consecration, I Continue reading
All I Possess 