I Talked To Mormon Missionaries (LDS) P.1 

Hi! I am a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (AKA Mormon). I thought the question you brought up at the end was really interesting. "What benefit is there to Mormonism?" As I have gone through my own faith journey and developed a relationship with God, I have come to feel that because of some of the unique doctrine of the church, I am willing to do anything to be apart of my church! The unique doctrine of eternal families and eternal progression is something I hold near and dear to my heart. My grandfather just past away last week and through that experience, the faith that I have in eternal families is fortified. Without the belief I have of eternal families, I don't know how I could have felt peace during this time. I feel that heaven would not be heaven to me without my husband, children, parents, siblings, grandparents. That is what is most beneficial to me. Also, I believe that asking God is the most reliable source of knowledge and truth. It sounds scary to me to reason your way through deciding whether Protestantism or Mormonism is a riskier church to join and which one will end up being right or wrong in the next life. God is the source of all truth and knowledge, why not ask Him? This was such an interesting video to watch. I really appreciate your thoughts and views as they made me consider things that I haven't before. It made me want to learn more about other religions as well. I hope you continue posting videos!

Did you read the book? It changed my life! Jesus Christ is the God of the whole earth. Not just Jerusalem.

Did you read and pray about the book? It made me learn to love Jesus Christ!

Thank you sis this was helpful. The Lord bless you.✝️❤️‍🔥🙏🏽

Another day, another protestant trying to "refute" us but completely butchers it. First, it's Joseph Smith, not John Smith. Second, I want to address the question you asked at the end before anything else. If you reject the gospel in this life then when you get the chance to accept the gospel in the next life, you will receive a lesser glory. We are told not to procrastinate our repentance from our own scriptures (Alma 34:33-35). If you think you can just go through life and get a second chance then you are sorely mistaken and many of our leaders have said as much. If you so wish to go through this life with the protestant view then technically you will inherit that view in the Terrestial Kingdom. When Jesus comes again you will be asked "Why did you not receive my Gospel? Why did you not listen to my servants?" In reference to the Book of Mormon, Doctrine and Covenants and Pearl of Great Price and our Prophets from Joseph Smith until Russel M Nelson. You sit here and say that God is Just but justice is being tortured or burning for all eternity? That's just? You say all this but hardly understand it. I mean, you at first talk about Him being a judge and it brings glory for Him to be wrathful because of our sins but then say that He took on our sins Himself and that He is loving for it. Like what? That is a contradiction. You said a bunch of things that didn't make sense when put together. The punishment was taken on by Jesus Christ to satisfy the demands of justice so God can be merciful unto us. Jesus Christ took the sins of the whole world, not just a few people. The only punishment that we face is how much of God's glory we receive in the end, which is as different as the light given off from the sun vs the light moon vs the light from the stars. Being tortured or burning for all eternity like protestants believe is not Just. It is fundamentally evil. This is how your God sounds "Believe in me so I won't have to burn you for all not believing in me". Also, using a seer stone isn't witchcraft. If that was the case then the Urim and Thummim would be blasphemous despite it being part of the Old Testament (Exodus 28:30, Numbers 27:21, 1 Samuel 14:37-45). Samuel is called a seer (1 Samuel 9:9) There is also Daniel being called "master of magicians, astrologers, Chaldeans and soothsayers" in Daniel 5:13. Joseph of Egypt practiced hydromancy (Genesis 44:5,15). Witchcraft would be doing these things for evil purposes. Looking into a stone is nothing compared to trying and summoning the dead or necromancy, like not even close. Joseph never practiced anything like necromancy.

I've been a Mormon for 45 years. I was born into it. I've recently been second guessing it all. Your question about 'why choose Mormons when you can get a second chance with it' is one that has bugged me for years. The doctrine is that when you die you go to either paradise or spirit prison. Yep, prison. If you are lucky enough (and Mormons belive that eventually everyone will be) to have your temple work done (meaning that someone found your name recorded somewhere, plus relevant dates and place of when/ where you lived, and submitted your name to a Mormon temple and then someone chose your name and did all the stuff you need to get into heaven (ie be baptized in your behalf and a whole bunch of other things), then you have the opportunity to accept those rituals and leave spirit prison. I've always thought, "Ok, if I'm in a place called prison and then someone offers me the chance to go to paradise, is probably accept just about anything... including a random baptism! Your point about choosing a religion that doesn't give you a second chance makes total sense! Why choose the one that gives you a redo (Mormonism)? Your odds are much better to choose one that DOESN'T give you a redo .. and then take the redo of you need it!

I'm not sure if you're aware of it, but there is actually a Baptist preacher who believes the Book of Mormon to be the word of God, and goes around to Baptist congregations and preaches the Book of Mormon to them. He seems to be quite well received in Baptist congregations! He has stated that the Book of Mormon is "more Baptist than the Baptist hymnal"! His name is Lynn Ridenhour, and he has some videos on RU-vid. You would likely find the story of how he obtained a testimony of the Book of Mormon to be of interest and benefit.

Elizabeh Margaret, i would love to have a converstion with you about your upbringing and mine, the different sects of Christianity, and more importantly, what they have in common. I feel that's what matters the most. (Phillipians 2:10-11)

5:23 The founder of the Church is Joseph Smith, John Smith, who was a leader in the Baptist movement.

do you have to be baptized to be 'saved' according to protestant teachings?

When you read the story of Caleb and Joshua this is a good answer to is there a benefit to unifying with God's people. In that era, Caleb and Joshua were the only ones (mostly) who didn't fall into the golden calf Baal worship when moses went up into the Mountain. At that time also Moses was receiving commandments and rules... to get a covenant for the people of Israel and to give them a good future. This reflects at the same time some people were about to receive more blessings, at the same time others were backsliding and slipping away from God, even while they were the people of God. When you look at it like this, do you want to be like Caleb and Joshua or more like the people who fell into Baal worship and golden calf idolatry? These 2 people received more blessings, more blessings for their prosperity by living more and wanting to do more. if people want to do more then they will find hidden blessings in the gospel. if people want to reject truth or want to pull away they can have LESS. Society today is very much like the golden calf scenario. Some people are finding more truth. But Many are becoming lawless and society is very unstable and unsafe. The middle ground of being a fence sitter is going away. People are looking for SAFETY and where they can feel they can be able to have peace. And places of peace are disappearing. So there is a difference to finding somewhere where you can have more, feel more safety, and have the protection against the coming tribulations. Even mainstream Christianity most of them feel we're very close to the tribulations now. To be ready for that you want to be where you should, to feel fortified against this. So it comes down to... having the faith to kneel down and humble oneself to ask God if its true, in sincerity, and if its something you should do. Its more than a decision to join a sect. Its really about where do you feel like God is leading you. In the Old Testament this theme is common; the people being led on a journey to their promised land. And this part is in the Book of Mormon also. To journey someone you initially do have to struggle a little bit and make efforts. But it will be worth it. And who you have as a spouse and what will happen to your kids and what kind of future they have will be determined by what you choose, in faith. I hope this will help you. Overall you seemed very respectful in the video. So even if you don't accept the Book of Mormon, I salute you for being nice and respectful. You will make a good neighbor. But I hope you will consider the story of Caleb and Joshua. All around them many of the Israelites were backsliding. Their future will be very different than the ones that backslide. So it does make a difference to go where God wants you to. And to do that you have to be willing to sincerely take the gamble of asking in faith.

I commend you for visiting with the missionaries. I know that if you continue to do so and you read The Book of Mormon with an open heart and mind to truly learn what teachings are inside and you pray about it you will come to find out that they are the teachings of the Lord Jesus Christ. I have learned for myself through the power of the Holy Ghost that it is a true book of scripture just as the Bible is true. The Book of Mormon teaches the very doctrine of Christ, you bore testimony of that Jesus is the way. Wherefore, after he was baptized with water the Holy Ghost descended upon him in the form of a dove. 9 And again, it showeth unto the children of men the straitness of the path, and the narrowness of the gate, by which they should enter, he having set the example before them. 10 And he said unto the children of men: Follow thou me. Wherefore, my beloved brethren, can we follow Jesus save we shall be willing to keep the commandments of the Father? 11 And the Father said: Repent ye, repent ye, and be baptized in the name of my Beloved Son. 12 And also, the voice of the Son came unto me, saying: He that is baptized in my name, to him will the Father give the Holy Ghost, like unto me; wherefore, follow me, and do the things which ye have seen me do. 13 Wherefore, my beloved brethren, I know that if ye shall follow the Son, with full purpose of heart, acting no hypocrisy and no deception before God, but with real intent, repenting of your sins, witnessing unto the Father that ye are willing to take upon you the name of Christ, by baptism-yea, by following your Lord and your Savior down into the water, according to his word, behold, then shall ye receive the Holy Ghost; yea, then cometh the baptism of fire and of the Holy Ghost; and then can ye speak with the tongue of angels, and shout praises unto the Holy One of Israel. 2 Nephi 31:8-13

do you believe the bible is the inspired word of God?

Your thoughts around staying Protestant because Protestants preach that if you don't follow Protestant beliefs you'll be damned to hell, but the LDS faith gives additional chances so it's smarter to be Protestant in this life and LDS, if need be, in the next life was super funny. I totally get the thought process! :-) It seems like the thoughts: "Eat, drink and be merry for tomorrow we die." or "Maybe I'd rather be in hell with the people I like, than in heaven with all the people I can't stand!" Hehe. God must roll his eyes at us all. He works so hard to teach us and we come up with all the cheats that we can contrive! It's a good thing that Heavenly Father loves us despite ourselves! Why be "Mormon"? Excellent question - but it's not the right question. The better question is if you are a Jew who was taught their whole life that the Messiah was the King of Kings and that the Messiah would bring salvation and relief - would you have believed and followed the impoverished, scrappy carpenter on a path of certain death who stood before you claiming to be the Messiah? He would have looked nothing like you expected. How far would you have gone to put in effort to learn whether or not he was the Messiah? Would you have heard stories in passing and laughed? Would you want to go to at least one sermon, even though you knew he couldn't be the messiah? Would you have had faith that he was the Messiah without ever needing to meet him in person? Every Christian assumes they would recognize the Savior, just as every Jew assumed they wouldn't be able to miss the Messiah. But if the Savior stood before you in a place, a church, that you least expected to find him would you recognize him? Would you follow him? The question is not: Why be Mormon? The question is why follow Jesus Christ? Why follow Jesus Christ into the church that he, himself, has restored with priesthood keys and named: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints? Jesus Christ is not dead. He is not a relic from the past. He is running his church today via a Prophet and 12 apostles and 70 general authorities. His disciples (the people) are baptizing, receiving the holy ghost, and making covenants with proper priesthood authority to bind on earth and in heaven once again! The people are being taught, directed, comforted and are establishing personal relationships with Jesus via the holy ghost today! Jesus is gathering his flock not just in Israel but from scattered Israel all around the world. All of this is being done today in preparation for the Savior's return. Don't be Mormon. Be a disciple of Jesus Christ. The real Jesus Christ. Not the one imagined in your mind from old records and councils of arguing men, but the real Jesus Christ. Follow Jesus Christ into the church that he established, not the churches and Synagogues of men. Follow Jesus Christ into the church that operates with restored Priesthood power, which is the power to bind on earth and in heaven and to do works in Jesus's name. Follow Jesus Christ into the church that is receiving current prophetic instruction, correction, and direction. Follow Jesus Christ on to the path and into the church that he named: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

How do u know if what religion u pick is wrong that why I stay out or the religion and me and Jesus will have our own relationships I don't need religion to dictact thr Bible to me

At 9:00 your argument doesn't make any sense at all. While the Lord judges us ultimately, we don't get "second chances" the way you read only. The Book of Mormon itself says s this life is the time to prepare to meet God. Second chances are for those who haven't had the chance in this life to hear and accept the Gospel. With that said Jesus did say to the Jews in his day that it would be more tolerable for Sodom than for them in the day of judgement. As for other reasons why lds instead of protestant, protestants are a reformation of Catholism, lds are a RESTORATION of Christ original church with apostles and prophets.

All your dates and facts are wrong

Preach it sister and you are exactly right. We cannot earn Heaven but can believe that God is telling us the truth that He will give us the Heaven we do not deserve based on Jesus’ merit.

youtoo channel?

Thank you for saying "beckons the question" instead of "begs the question." The latter phrase is often misused.

Why is it that every religion think thier religion is the correct one and have these different bibles the old testament said no man shell add to or take away and u shall not worship any idols or any other man now u worshiping these prophets come on no the Bible even said that stuff was bad and evil do u hear what ur saying come on..I hate religion and will never belong to religion again..I will keep my relationship with God personal

You can probably get a Doctrine & Covenants and a Pearl of Great Price if you ask them for a "Triple Combination," which also includes the Book of Mormon. I also suggest you ask them about "The Book of Abraham," and ask them how it came to be. Also ask them how many wives Joseph Smith had. Ask about their ages. And then ask them to get out of your house.

Hey Elizabeth, I commend you for what you’re doing, asking good and sound questions about the validity of the Book of Mormon. The Bible and the Book of Mormon are really similar which can lead others astray by wolves in sheep’s clothing. As you continue to grow in your faith as a Reformed Baptist, trust in God with all your heart and test everything against the God’s revealed word (Bible) to know if it’s true. Even if an angel were to come down from heaven and preach a different gospel than what is shown in the Bible, do not listen and let them be accursed.

NEVER EVER trust anyone who goes around seeking ppl out In the name of "religion" We are told to seek first the kingdom The kingdom will not seek you! Stay vigilante, because your enemy the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion seeking whom he may devour "For such people are false apostles, deceitful workers, masquerading as apostles of Christ. 14 And no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light. 15 It is not surprising, then, if his servants also masquerade as servants of righteousness. Their end will be what their actions deserve."

As a former Mormon missionary, please do not let them back in your home. Nothing good will come of it.

Isn't it funny how RU-vid works? A couple of weeks ago I came across this channel: www.youtube.com/@alyssadgrenfell and have been learning about Mormonism out of curiosity. And because I have been watching Alyssa's channel, your channel popped up as a recommendation. Like you, I am a Christian and enjoy learning about different religions.