by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Oct 18, 2011 | Basic Beliefs of Mormons, Discipleship: Follow the Savior, Mormon Principles, Practices & Precepts
For many, the belief that God is a loving Father seems to suggest He ought to save all His children, regardless of their choices during their lifetime. They find it hard to see a loving Father as one who will deny his children any of his blessings or eternity with...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Oct 5, 2011 | Basic Beliefs of Mormons, Mormon Principles, Practices & Precepts
In the Book of Mormon, a prophet named Nephi advised his readers to “liken the scriptures” to their own lives. This means to take what is taught and ask yourself, “What does this mean for me? How can I work on applying the gospel of Jesus Christ to my own life?”...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Oct 1, 2011 | Basic Beliefs of Mormons, Mormon Principles, Practices & Precepts
Because Christians believe God created everything, they sometimes ask, “Did God create evil?” God did not create evil; everything He created was good. However, God believes in agency, considering it essential to our eternal salvation. Agency is the right to choose for...