GREAT DEBATE: Christian vs. Mormon on the Bible
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- Опубліковано 8 бер 2022
- On March 4th we hosted a debate between two Christians (Daniel Constantino and Oscar Dunlap) and two Mormons (Jason Hansen and Hayden Carroll). Watch this incredible debate centered around the question of "What is our ultimate authority?".
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Glory to Jesus. I was a Mormon for 18 and a half years. And thanks to channels like this and Mike Winger, and my friends. I’m saved. Jesus is Lord and truly is the way. ✝️❤️❤️❤️
Mike Wenger is a lot more honest than these guys when it comes to scripture. The problem I have found with James White and these other people as they believe God has predestined people to hell. That to me is complete total insanity when taken with the whole of scripture. I can make a case for that in certain cases with the Bible, but the overall point of the Bible is a love relationship with our Savior Jesus Christ as he opens the door for our relationship with the eternal Father! Don’t ever get away from that relationship aspect of your born-again relationship with God! I’m telling you it is rabbit holes that are absolutely maddening when taken to their “logical”conclusions concerning predestination versus free will.Love from Texas!Brent
@@bjones5791 true. I do respect my Calvinist brothers and sisters. Although, I’m not a Calvinist
@@bradleyjoseph6678 They work really hard to make their 5 “TULIP”points.Definitely my eternal family,just super uptight!😂!…we all gather around the Gospel,i simply believe you have a choice in the matter as does everyone else.”Why i am not a 5 point calvinist-Norman Geisler” here on youtube is AMAZING,as well as “Soteriology 101” channel with Leighton Flowers,just to get some perspective.Love from Texas!..Brent
You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit and that your fruit should abide……
Amen bro
Poor Mormons, I spent 18 years as a Mormon, but the Grace of God saved me by the blood of Jesus . I am now a pastor
That's great! Are you a preacher too?
Poor non-LDS. I was raised protestant for almost 19 years and then worked for a large Christian ministry for almost 30 years. Thank GOD that I was lucky enough to be one of the ones who found out about the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and get it. Now, I'm out of that dark soup of darkness and confusion.
@@garrymoss8021sorry to hear that you spent almost 50 years around so called Christians and didn't learn to understand scripture. I hope you find the truth and escape the LDS lie you ran to.
@@ChristisLord2023 If the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is a lie, then it is absolutely most awesome lie ever. Where to start. One of the first things I noticed was you have a system where intelligent people devote their lives to God, with a high percentage living clean lifestyles. Something else that got my attention was that they were the first ones (and the only ones since) who had good answers for the basic kinds of questions I had that nobody else did. Their answers not only made sense, but they fit together-and they have continued like that as I have continued to learn more over the years. When I pray about it, I get answers to my prayers confirming those things. The gospel as taught by the Church, well…it’s not my purpose to put down others beliefs; I don’t need to, so let it suffice to say it brings everything together. I have worked shoulder to shoulder with top leaders from mainstream or credal Christianity, and I see them struggling for the answers that come easily to me. Further, I find that what the Church teaches works; when I follow the teachings of the Savior as taught by the Church, life is better-and I am more gloriously happy than ever. I have challenged people numerous times to show me something as good or better; nobody has been able to even come close.
Utah is the happiest state in the US
The correct title was Calvinists vs Mormons
And more recently the correct title would be protestants (because we do not know if those 2 were both or even 1 Calvinist) vs Latter Day Saints!
100%
Took the words right out of my mouth.
100%
The LDS skit and a lot of their opening comments were directed towards Calvinist.
“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God.”
John 1:1-2
What does that mean?
@spnzfolau4611 it mean Jesus is the Word. Abd that He was there during creation and through Him everything was created. God bless you!
The debates that went through on this verse is enormous
The word of God hasn't historically meant the Bible. It certainly didn't in John as the Bible didn't exist yet.
@AndrewGiles688 That is a very ignorant statement and a ridiculous one at that. Just what do you think Jesus, John the Baptist and the 12 Apostles and the Apostle Paul were quoting from???
They taught from every book in the Old Testament, from the book of Genesis to The book of Malachai. That was what was in existance at the time. The word Bible means book or scroll.
You cannot understand scripture without the Holy Spirit revealing it, meaning giving you understanding.
So how do you receive the Holy Spirit without knowing what is right? It’s a paradox. The scripture is pretty easily understandable
I was about to say the same
@@wam-wildlifeandmore1141 You receive the Holy Spirit through sincere faith in Jesus Christ of the Bible and sincere repentance of sin. This means a broken and contrite heart that knows it is a sinner and yearns to God for salvation.
All who call on the name of the Lord Jesus Christ will be saved.
The holy spirit dwells in the body of the new believer and teaches you all things. Scripture that once made no sense to you, will be understood immediately. The Bible is also breathing, meaning things you read while indwelt will make perfect sense to you for the exact struggle you are having at a particular time. They are not just empty words on a page.
Repentance does not come unless God first draws you to him. Faith comes by hearing the gospel.
God will nudge unbelievers to repent through many ways. Their hearts may get harder and further away from God, and his voice gets quieter and quieter, and eventually you are completely lost, and blinded and will perish in eternal separation from him (hell) because you have ultimately chosen this. By God's grace you have woken up today to read this, tomorrow is not promised, if you die an unbeliever, you will be in hell forever, separated from him. Repent and believe and you will never die!
@@CommandoJenkins yah 😂 I have received the Holy Spirit It was more of a rhetorical question.
To say all your knowledge of God just comes from reading the Bible disavows the Holy Ghost, the 3rd member of the Godhead. Makes no sense.
Both sides did a wonderful job presenting their points. I have to agree that the protestants made more sense to me personally. I come from a Mormon family and I have been a protestant who trusts the bible alone as my final authority for two years.
Oh we got a atheist
Who put complied the many different books of the Bible and determined which were the words of God and which were not. Do you see how your reasoning is flawed at its basis? The only definitive word of God is given to you personally by the Holy Spirit, and if you had understood lds theology you would have understood this.
@@John-ne4fqthere’s actually a lot of history and rationale behind what became scripture and what did not. Have you ever looked into it? There’s a few documentaries about it on UA-cam :)
Which Bible?
@@John-ne4fq There is no historical proof for the ancient america part
Praise the Lord Jesus and I’m so blessed I’m a born again Christian 🙌🏽✝️
amen 🙌🏾
Amen
I’m so blessed to be a Christian and member of the Church of Jesus Christ.
@@staleydu1I pray that you will come to the lord and away from the misteachings of the LDS
@@Jrce11 thanks bud. Merry Christmas
Neither side did a good job at proving their point. They didn’t even cover the differences between Mormon doctrines and Christian doctrines. This was a debate about sola scriptura and Calvinism.
I agree totally.
That wasn’t even the point of the debate 🫣
Yep I agree. Also the Christian side kept saying "We belive the Bible is true because the Bible says so". I'd expect more from James White's protégés.
Who's fault was it to bring in false topics?
@@zombiexxmaster1285that's what the top comment is complaining about doofus
I wish our election debates could be like this
Truly truly an underrated comment.
Yes I agree, however, the general population does not have that long of an attention span, the television networks would be freaking out to not be able to go to a commercial every 5 minutes, and the majority of our politicians lack any level of maturity or sobriety to conduct themselves in such a respectful manner, and the amount of logical fallacies both sides of a political debate would utilize would be countless.
I agree too
Lol I think the Mormons were debating election...
Election "debates"? I wish we had such things! 🤪
That was a well spent 2 1/2 hours. Very good debate, thank you!
I appreciate both sides and their time in doing this highly needed debate
TEST OF A PROPHET:THE BIBLE VS JOSEPH SMITH
youtu.be/FrqkaKz_S
And
The Bible vs. the book of mormon
ua-cam.com/video/2AVksae-Frk/v-deo.html
2 Corinthians 11:3-4
3)"But I fear, least by any means as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtilty, so your minds should be corrupted from simplicity that is in Christ.
4)For if that he that cometh preacheth ANOTHER JESUS whom we have not preached, or if ye received, or another gospel, which ye have not accepted,ye might will bear with him."
Galatians 1:9
If anyone preaches any other gospel to you than what you have received, let him be accursed
Having biblical knowledge isn’t the same as being a good debater.
Especially for LDS members who dont believe in contention
@@jasonsworld333really? Is that Mormon doctrine ?
@@MightyChange22 yes it is
Wow Debates are sooooo much better when the audience silently listens, not one outburst! Great audience and great moderation by Dr. White👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Agreed. The few times I've found myself in churches with a more charismatic or pentecostalist bent and I hear people shout 'amen' or 'that's right' like a reflex, I wonder if those people are actually listening and taking what they hear onboard, or if they're too busy shouting to hear the preacher.
@@PrenticeBoy1688 this wasn't a sermon it was debate.
Most people would understand the difference so it makes sense they were being quite.
And I think the person you were responding to was referring to the last few presidential debates
Where the crowd were cheer at times and it was obnoxious
@@powerslohner6728 I'm not sure how to respond to you. You've 'read between the lines' of my previous comment and you're responding to your misapprehension of my comment, not the actual words of my comment.
Did I ever suggest that the event shown in this video was a sermon? The original commenter's point was that it's better when an audience actually listens to a speaker instead of booing or cheering and not actually hearing the information being presented. I replied with an anecdote about people who are too busy shouting 'amen!' to actually listen.
@Mando Mann Really?
Christ taught colonization, He taught government, he never taught religion
all Kingdoms expand through the process of colonization...every thing he taught was colonization.... it starts at Mark 1:14 and Matt 4:17 .. colonization is the influence of a King expanding to new territory and is reflected in changes in culture, values and principles
I so appreciate the friendly and respectful interaction between all of these men, both in this debate and in the previous discussions. I hope there will be many more!
They were friendly as it was a fake debate. Neither side believe in the true Christian Bible.
@@maximaphily601 what's the True Christian Bible. ?
@@truthgiverandfinder3246 Sorry but this is a very difficult question to answer on UA-cam, we would have to sit down for at least 30 minutes, more likely several hours, to really address the topic. But needless to say, anything added after Revelation (such as in Mormonism or Islam) is false. There are 66 books in the Scripture (the extra books used by the fake Roman Catholic church are not included in this number). Authorship authority of each book was important in choosing what was included (such as the Apostolic writings of Paul). The Old Testament is settled from the Israel/Hebrew books, 39 in total. The other 27 are New Testament. Another important consideration in choosing a book to include was that each Scripture had to be consistent with both the Old and New Testament teachings. Then another factor was the manuscripts that were widley used and spread through the early Church were considered to be more important, they had widespread usage from early days. Massive persecution quickly determined which books were likely God-breathed than man-made. Some books were worth dying for. Would you die for a fake book? Combining all these factors together, in assessing what is true and not true, to get to the TRUE Christian Bible. However you then need to add to this that Christians were first called so in Antioch (Syria - now Turkey), which was the cradle of Christianity. It was from Antioch that the Greek Textus Receptus originated (talking New Testament here). These manuscripts were used to get the Englsh King James Version amongst other langurages during the Protestent Reformation. That is why the KJV is paramount for truth. Yes, you can analyse orginal Greek and Hebrew (if you can) to get deeper meaning into the KJV. However, the modern translations of English Bibles have corrupted some of the text, and use texts from Alexandria (Egypt) rather than Antioch. Alexandria was the "intellectual" centre of the ancient world, and we could study how the text is corrupted for hours. Modern day "enlighted intellectuals" have taken these texts (found in the 1800s) to re-write their new verions of the Bible, with errors and heresies included. Take for example that Origen (who took over from Clement) to lead the Catechetical School in Alexandra) was antichrist - Origen taught that he did not believe in an inerrant BIble (like most Bible colleges today). He wrote The Logos Doctrine, attacking the deity of Christ. So the corruption starts with people who wrote into texts things to suit their own personal postions, rather than be God-breathed. Then this has been taken over by the modern establishment since the 1800s (King James was from the 1600s). Take for instance Acts Chapter 8 verses 36-38. Compare the KJV using the Textus Receptus to the New International Verion corrupted by the Alexandrian text. The main thing you will notice is that the NIV 100% omits "And Philip said, If thou believest with all thine heart, thou mayest.
And he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.” The Alexandrian text is inspired by Satan. THis is but a very small sample of the many complications in having such a discussion.
@@truthgiverandfinder3246 the Bible we already have a Bible... But the Book of Mormon also testifies of Christ. The stick of Judah and stick of Joseph. Also its so funny how the BoM has no polygamy.🤫
@@leslietig4 I know you don't have any Bible you have a Colt luciferian fraud crap the b o n which contradicts the Bible and is a fried Fiction it's the ads against the Bible and makes up stuff against the Bible Revelation says not to add on to it but Smith is satanic scam and fraud from the beginning and added onto it contradicted it and went against God Every time and worshipped Satan all his life smith did so you don't know what you're talking about lol.
This is how debates should always be held! Fantastic job and great to listen to!
My debate is this video
"TEST OF PROPHET : BIBLE VS JOSEPH SMITH "
I think you should watch it too..
God. Bless
It is truly interesting to watch grown men debate their myths with one another.
TEST OF A PROPHET:THE BIBLE VS JOSEPH SMITH
youtu.be/FrqkaKz_S
And
The Bible vs. the book of mormon
ua-cam.com/video/2AVksae-Frk/v-deo.html
2 Corinthians 11:3-4
3)"But I fear, least by any means as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtilty, so your minds should be corrupted from simplicity that is in Christ.
4)For if that he that cometh preacheth ANOTHER JESUS whom we have not preached, or if ye received, or another gospel, which ye have not accepted,ye might will bear with him."
Galatians 1:9
If anyone preaches any other gospel to you than what you have received, let him be accursed
@Kenrick Lockhart true hahaha, this is interesting to watch as an atheist
I agree. When everyone talks over each other nobody learns anything.
Learned a lot with this one. Also, it was something else watching James White squirm at times. It seemed to me he would've loved to interject at certain points, but also knew he needed to fall back and allow the young ones to cut their teeth. They did a great job! Loved it!
only first 8 minutes have passed and I am already a fan of the moderator. He should be running presidential debates.
I mean it is James white. Haha
However, look up the late great Walter Martin.
Hearing the Mormons say the Bible is fallible puts a chill down my spine.
It echoes the serpent in Genesis chapter 3 verse 1 saying,
"Hath God said...?"
@@thekolobsociety "The words of the Lord are flawless, like silver refined in a furnace of clay, purified seven times." And I could go on with more and more. They poo-pooed that the Bible says it is inerrant and perfect. They're missing the boat. Are you LDS, friend?
@@thekolobsociety Becauses he believes, and it was counted to him for righteousness. If you don't belive, you will never be saved. Hell awaits........
@@thekolobsociety get the Hebrew manuscripts of the Old Testament and the Greek collection of the new using both majority text and the textus receptus and look at them side by side. They match 99.9 %. No meaning is changed in any text and it held up the test of time. Get your manuscript game up! Truthfully you both don’t care about manuscripts only feelings and emotions and idolatry with Joseph Smith and BY! I’m not sure what you want but Satan creates cults to attack and confuse those looking for truth
@@thekolobsociety Mormonism was demonically created by a Freemason who was a charlatan crystal ball reader, Joseph Smith. It's doctrine of demons like Islam with Mohammed. Do you understand the history of what the 'LDS' believe? Are you aware of their cult-like beliefs of becoming your own god? Of the blasphemous ideas that are hidden from early members like how God had a beginning and became a 'god' of this solar system? I could go on and on about the issues with Mormonism, like how the fake history it talks about with America has no archaeological evidence to back it up whatsoever, unlike the Bible.
@@thekolobsociety I don't think anything. Scripture alone.
I love open dialogue. Great debate brothers! Glory to God!! 🙏🏽❤️
Open dialogue does not mean absolute truth meets on neutral ground.
The first Mormon rebuttal should have been stopped as soon as he pronounce his continual strawman arguments. The rebuttal session should never be an allotment of time. When someone says something and makes a particular statement about the others opposing view it’s usually never about the authority of the Scripture and central all the things of the New Testament and the Old Testament pointing to the person of Jesus Christ and the Trinity correctly defined that is the crux of the difference between Mormonism and fundamental Christianity as the saints on the Day of Pentecost when the church began after Simon Petros preached the Gospel and God worked the Miracle of filling those who were obedient to Gods instructions to wait upon Him in Jerusalem with the Holy Spirit. .
There cannot be two version of the Father there be two versions of The Son and there cannot be two version of the Holy Spirit. This is the main reason God states also that His scripture was completed by The Apostle John. It was by Gods Chosen of the Old Testament and the New Testament of course God would complete His word before the first century of the church. Thus Jesus dictating the seven letters to the 7 churches of Asia and delivers by the messenger Angel to John is told to write down these things. The book of Revelation can only be understood by the diligence of understanding the whole of Gods Word. It is God chosen who God has breathed into that write exactly what God has inducted not any man is capable of putting together Gods integrated message system that tells the true History mankind and also codes it in two languages that cannot contrive a coding that Proves only Our Eternal God is capable of doing. Mormon theology is not in alignment with Gods 66 book Bible. Jesus told Nicodemus you must be born from above. Nicodemus was not mistaken of who God is ….Elohim triune God three persons one God. Also Mormons believe this universe is eternal and know nothing about Christ 1,000 reign on earth nor the eschatology of these days once again not understand the whole of Gods completed 66 books details every event that is the progression towards the 70 th 7 year period that shifts all focus to the nation of who will welcome a false Messiah. Israel in a Third Temple to show the disobedient News who rejected Him as God showed in the Garden and John the Baptist testified of at the Baptism of Jesus that Jesus would be the Lamb of God slain for the sins of the World.
@@mikebrunet54 amen brother except the 3rd Temple nonsense, I'm guessing you're making the same mistake 99% of Christianity been taught in error about Dan. 9:27. Try "HE" the pro-form to the antecedant "Messiah" instead of "a prince" and the week is Passion week not the 70th week. The 70th week is still there in "consummation".
The "midst of the week" was the Thursday ✝and "it is finished" making the sacrifice cease. The "abominations" were the Jews continuing to sacrifice after the ✝️40 years. Ezek. 4:6,7 is the 40 years YHWH bear the abominations of unacceptable animal sacrifices the HE made it "thy Holy City" desolate of "thy people". The "iron pan" symbolic for Rome the pan a wall of Roman shields round about Jerusalem in 70 ad.
The temple in 2nd Thess isn't the 3rd Temple it's the the black stone in Mecca. Ezek 28:1 says the King of Tyre did everything the son of predition will do without a Jewish Temple standing.
You can hear James restraining himself 😂. Great debate and great moderation.
James White in every debate I have seen or heard always has an agenda. Not so much in this one, but always within debates pertaining to Christian doctrine.
@@goobermcgilicuty3754of course a trinitarian agenda
@@goobermcgilicuty3754don't most people in debates? What's the point for arguing if you don't have an agenda?
Just had a chance to finish the cross examination and Q&A portions. Great debate overall
Excellent debate! Thank you Apologia!
satan will never stop attacking Gods word. He always has since the beginning. Stay strong my fellow born again Christians!. Jesus is Lord!
God said "I will write my LAWS upon their hearts and in their minds"
Great debate, TY to the channel and the debaters. Learned a lot while being entertained!
Man, all of these guys are so sharp. What a good debate! Daniel and Oscar are really holding down! Praise God!
Hi James. Sacketts are all related. I trace to Brigham City. Before that to Sackett's hill in England. How about you cousin?
It's fascinating to hear both sides. A lot to consider. Thank you!
Watch this video on UA-cam
If you like debate and to would like more information
"TEST OF PROPHET: BIBLE VS JOSEPH SMITH "
God bless
There's only one thing to consider....
Jesus is the only Way to God. You must be born again. You must live a righteous life. Read the Bible!! There's no need for any other book!
@@robinsonnier6887amen!!!! Nothing to consider from the mormons as they are clearly a false religion and cult using the Word of God as an umbrella to mask their false interpretations always adding to what the Bible has already established.
@@robinsonnier6887 As a Christian who is an ex-Mormon, I have to admit that the LDS debater's argument against Sola Scriptura & scriptural infallibility is airtight and rock solid. Beyond that, the LDS claim to be the restored Church falls apart completely in other areas. Yet, they are absolutely right that Sola Scriptura & biblical infallibility are man-made doctrines which are ironically not even supported by the 66 books of the Protestant Canon.
@robinsonnier6887 As someone who grew up around plenty of mormons, the closer they are to "exaltation", the more arrogant they become, and the more they will hate you and block you out for trying to find truth of God and spread it. They will shut down when presented with the false prophecies of Joseph Smith. They will try to reword everything and will do the most insane mental gymnastics to defend a conman who did nothing but lead millions astray, guided by Satan.
It will be a cold day in hell when San Diego has the best Mexican food
The Great Debate series is BACK!!!! No way LETS GOO!!!!!
coming from a former protestant now proud member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, this was a wonderful debate and helped fuel my faith in Jesus Christ
I also feel it is disrespectful to say Christians vs Mormons because “Mormons” are Christians. Even if you disagree that they are, we believe we are
@@jesseemcgarland5142 It doesn't matter what you believe you are. Your religion is so far off base from what the Bible says. You think Jesus is a created being and Satan is his brother. Your religion is polytheistic and not Christian. Please comeback to Christ not this strawman Christ your religion created. You have 1 chance to be saved after you die that's it. Don't put your faith into Joseph Smith for your salvation put it in Christ
@@xintimidate do you know what Elohim means? did you know the Bible talks about a “council of Gods”? we don’t worship multiple Gods. What do you think “begotten of the Father” means? to beget means to create. My entire faith is based around Christ the only non Christian is you. you’re more like a pharisee because I don’t believe how you do you cast me out.
@@xintimidate it amazes me on how much people like you think you know what we believe. 10 years ago I severed a mission in Brazil and down there telling someone God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit (the trinity) are one is blasphemy. Same “Christian” religions down there taught completely different doctrine. Same biblical passages have different meaning down there so my question is are they not Christian’s cause they don’t believe in the Christ you have interpreted? Because their Bible states they are separate? Or is it because they don’t have the NLV version of the Bible which adds and takes away meaningful scripture? Excuse us of reading the Bible and understanding that Lucifer was an angel before he fell from heaven and that he was loved by God and is a child of His like we all are. Lastly I wonder how you’d be treated by the people in the days of Moses claiming the people worshipped Moses. It’s exactly what you are saying to us about Joseph. Never prayed to him, never used his name for forgiveness, never accepted or believed him to be my way to salvation. That’s saved for the savior Jesus Christ who is the only name given in which we are saved. As true Christian’s we also teach and follow his commandments and if we fault we repent with changing the behavior. Not this calling on His name and automatically allowed to do what we want or accept who we are. This is the difference between salvation and exaltation. Everything taught is focused on the the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
How did you get passed the historical racism, massacres, and revisions of the book that was supposed to be the final truth?
more gold from apologia ❤ 👏
Great debate!
As someone who has been questioning this topic very heavily for about 8 months now, this debate has shed allot of light on the questions I have had, and I now have a stronger foothold in my beliefs. Thank you Apologia Studios for hosting this debate.
what conclusion have u come to?
So you are a Christian now?
I wish they would have brought up archeological evidence for the Old and New Testament, dna evidence, literary, and artistic evidence. When asked how you know the Bible is true this should have been part of the answer. The two collections that are in modern times called "the Bible" have a wealth of evidence to back them up. Then and only then after reasonably proving the veracity of the Bible can we speak of the spiritual evidence.
TEST OF A PROPHET:THE BIBLE VS JOSEPH SMITH
youtu.be/FrqkaKz_S
And
The Bible vs. the book of mormon
ua-cam.com/video/2AVksae-Frk/v-deo.html
2 Corinthians 11:3-4
3)"But I fear, least by any means as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtilty, so your minds should be corrupted from simplicity that is in Christ.
4)For if that he that cometh preacheth ANOTHER JESUS whom we have not preached, or if ye received, or another gospel, which ye have not accepted,ye might will bear with him."
Galatians 1:9
If anyone preaches any other gospel to you than what you have received, let him be accursed
As a Christian who is an ex-Mormon, I have to admit that the LDS debater's argument against Sola Scriptura & scriptural infallibility is airtight and rock solid. Beyond that, the LDS claim to be the restored Church falls apart completely in other areas. Yet, they are absolutely right that Sola Scriptura & biblical infallibility are man-made doctrines which are ironically not even supported by the 66 books of the Protestant Canon.
Great job on the 2nd cross examination apologia guys!
God gives you peace and he definitely talks to me through Pastor's like when I do something I shouldn't
This debate also touches the debate of Calvinism vs Arminianism, great debate!
thanks for posting this. I found it a good discussion and I liked hearing different argument points and always good to have others to discuss and question their point of view for both sides.
This debate makes me love and appreciate Scripture more and to be more diligent in studying it. Both sides did great respecting each others time and without yelling or insulting each other.
The debate was a useless waste of time, as neither side supports the true Gospel message.
@@thekolobsociety Not hours, but about two hours per week on average across various platforms or postings. I might do nothing for one or two weeks, then come back (and read your comments - hours?). Then someone will present a topic, and I might have ongoing back and to with them for a few days, but only with them. Perhaps one or two at a time. Does not take much time. When you know the Scriptures sufficiently well to see someone's ongoing error, it is easy to spot and quickly comment! I just added 2 minutues right now, to send you a message. Helps also if you are a speed typist at 98% accuracy as I am. ALthought with age, it is eyesight that usually kills me in getting everything perfect.
@@maximaphily601 give us your true Gospel message then and highlight their errors too
@@danielmbugua2789 Sorry I don't have the time to do as you ask. There is plenty of great literature out there to inform you of the false religion on Mormonism, books upon books. They preach ANOTHER gospel as scritpure clearly reveals to us. And to do so, they attack always the fallibility of Scripture. They are deluded. While the Calvanists do harm to real Christianity through believing in false doctrines of men as a faith foundation. Again, you can do plenty of research and read plenty of literature on the errors of Calvanism. For instance, to suggest God chose who would be save at the foundation of the wolrd is not in scritpure and is man-made. He KNEW who would be saved from the foundation, but did not pre-determine who would go to hell - that is your choice!
@@maximaphily601 thanks for your response altho am aware of false doctrine of Mormonism...Will refresh my knowledge of Calvinism.
More grace from a brother in Kenya
How many time has the book of Mormon been rewritten? How many inconsistencies are there still between BOM, and D&C?
There’s nothing list 3 things
Not nearly as many times as the Bible’s been rewritten and the inconsistencies in the Bible are many. Because truth is a paradox
There are over 5,000 original texts of the Bible and not a single one is different than the other. The only "changes" that have been made were changed from "but" to "however". None of the context has been changed or compramised ever.
There have been over 1,000 changes to the BofM since it beginning in 1830. The topic of Polygamy in the BofM is different than the same topic in the D&C...one says its ok and the other says it not...cant be both. Alma 7:10 claims Jesus was born in Jerusalem and not Bethlahem as told in the Bible. I can go on and on...
@@chadangell7812 This is just completely innacurate. Just compare the dead sea scrolls and you'll find a number of differences that aren't as simple as "but" to "however". Not to mention how many different versions of the bible exist. The Ethiopian bible for example has whole books in it that aren't in the King James. There is a lot of variability in the Bible. It doesn't mean in general it's not true or accurate, just that it's more complicated than what you're trying to simplify it to
@@adflee6989 One God
Book of Mormon
Alma 11:27-39, 44
2 Nephi 31:21
Mormon 7:7
3 Nephi11:27
Testimony of Three Witnesses
Plural Gods
Doctrine and Covenants
Section 121:32
Section 132:18-20, 37
God is a Spirit
Book of Mormon
Alma 18:26-28
Alma 22:8-11
God Has a Body
Doctrine and Covenants
Section 130:22
God Dwells in Heart
Book of Mormon
Alma 34:36
God Does Not Dwell in Heart
Doctrine and Covenants
Section 130:3
Creation - One God
Book of Mormon
2 Nephi 2:14
Jacob 4:9
Pearl of Great Price
Book of Moses
Chapter 2
Creation - Plural Gods
Pearl of Great Price
Book of Abraham
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
God Cannot Lie
Book of Mormon
Ether 3:12
2 Nephi 9:34
God Commands Lying
Pearl of Great Price
Book of Abraham
Chapter 2:22-25
God's Word Unchangeable
Book of Mormon
Alma 41:8
God's Word Can Change
Doctrine and Covenants
Section 56:4-5
No Pre-Existence of Man
Book of Mormon
Jacob 4:9
Alma 18:28, 34-36
Man Pre-Existed
Doctrine and Covenants
Section 93:23, 29-33
Pearl of Great Price
Book of Abraham
Chapter 3:18, 21-23
Death Seals Man's Fate
Book of Mormon
Mosiah 2:36-39
Alma 34:32-35
Chance After Death
Doctrine and Covenants
Section 76:106-112
Section 88:99
Heathen Saved Without Baptism
Book of Mormon
Moroni 8:22-23
2 Nephi 9:25-26
Mosiah 15:24-27
Baptism for Dead
Doctrine and Covenants
Section 128:5, 17-18
Heaven or Hell
Book of Mormon
2 Nephi 28:22
1 Nephi 15:35
Mosiah 16:11
Mosiah 27:31
Alma 41:4-8
Alma 42:16
Three Kingdoms in Heaven - Most Saved
Doctrine and Covenants
Section 76:43, 70-112
Murder Can Be Forgiven
Book of Mormon
3 Nephi 30:2
No Forgiveness For Murder
Doctrine and Covenants
Section 42:18
Polygamy Condemned
Book of Mormon
Jacob 1:15
Jacob 2:24
Jacob 3:5
Mosiah 11:2
Polygamy Commanded
Doctrine and Covenants
Section 132:1, 37-39, 61
Against Paid Ministry
Book of Mormon
2 Nephi 26:31
Mosiah 27:5
For Paid Ministry
Doctrine and Covenants
Section 42:71-73
Section 43:12-13
Section 51:13-14
Corrupt Churches Promise Forgiveness For Money
Book of Mormon
Mormon 8:32
Church Members Who Tithe Will Not Burn
Doctrine and Covenants
Section 64:23
Adam in America
Doctrine and Covenants
Section 107:53
Section 116:1
Section 117:8
Adam in Old World
Pearl of Great Price
Book of Moses 3:8, 10-15
Very good, would love it if there was people sharing with the gift of words and knowledge like the bible says, very effective when you are.
Apologia Church Utah is proud of you guys! Our Lord was glorified and the truth contended for.
Did this debate take place in Utah? Or Arizona?
@@SickestDisciple Apologia AZ.
@@apologiautah right on.
What about the disgusting Joe Smith, are proud of him. Look for his life style out of the Mormon library. Has to be a reason no to let you guys investigate about him if you do it there is no debate necessary.
Put down the crack pipe Tina
“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.”
John 1:1
..."And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth." (John 1:14)
How do you know that verse is truth?
@@randoman33 by the grace of God.
Because God has given us confirmation over confirmation that HIS mighty word the Bible is true!
and the Word was with God:
Jesus quoting Psalm 82:
JOHN 10: although being a man, make yourself like God.” 34 Jesus answered them: “Is it not written in your Law, ‘I said: “You are gods”’?
35 IF HEEE (JEHOVAH) CALLEDD ‘gods’ those against whom the word of God came-and yet the scripture cannot be nullified- 36 do you say to me?? WHOM THE FATHER SANTICTIFIED AND SENT INTO THE WORLD !... ‘You blaspheme,’ because I said, ‘I am God’s Son’?
Psalm 82: God takes his place in the divine assembly (heaven);
In the middle of the gods he judges: 6 “I have said, ‘You are gods,
All of you are sons of the Most High.
7 But you will die just as men do (rebel angels)
Daniel 2.22 He reveals deep and secret things;
He knows what is in the darkness,
And light dwells with Him.
1:21:15 That statement would affirm the entire Catholic Bible canon, as the Septuagint contains books that would've been considered scripture in the time of Christ but is rejected by most Protestants and confuses what would be considered scripture.
Please, please, please do the follow up debate suggested at about the 2:34:00 mark! I would so love to see a debate about the validity of the Book of Mormon.
Right??? That’s what I was hoping to learn more about in this debate but I guess we will never know unless the spirit witnesses the book in our hearts… and yes, the book is fallible.
That debate wouldn’t last very long. That nonsense contradicts itself several times. Absolute garbage
According to the Christians in this debate the Book of Mormon is the Word of God because it says it is.
Well, whatever god revealed to Joseph Smith was not translated correctly due to his fallible nature.
Without the Holy Spirit in the person, he/she can not believe or see God/Jesus. The book will be foolish to him/her.
26:53 at this point, I must admit that as Christian’s, we gotta stop the division. This time point right here proves our division is more cancerous than constructive. The points made rarely build but rather tear down, but more precisely, cuts down what is to be revered with no attention that it is that very branch that supports us. The spirit of God reveals these things, but I hope we incline our ear and make correction swiftly!
“Do you interpret the Bible ?”
“I read the Bible”
💀😂 seriously?! Does scripture interpret itself? No! So yes you interpret the Bible… how can you possibly say otherwise ? You are deceiving yourself at that point.
Yet that is actually a rule of exegetical reading of scripture. To allow scripture to interpret scripture in context.
Henryyyyy!
I like to jump to the crossfire section of these debates, and I think this is the best I've ever seen. Both sides didn't crowd the time and they gave succinct and clear answers. Quite refreshing.
I used to do that too, but not anymore. I would encourage you to do the same 👍🏻 have a blessed day
@@LBizKid04 yeah I agree. I usually start there and then go back. It kinda depends on what the debate is about.
I think it would've been interesting if they had a debate purely on epistemology and foundationalism in general. A lot of the differences between them seemed to boiled down to epistemology, so it would've been good to have a more focused debate on that.
@@thekolobsociety No, I don't have any connections. I'd love to see it, though.
Their is so much physical evidence of the truth of the bible it is overwhelming and as such must be believed.
Very enjoyable, praise Jesus the King of Kings. We shall see you soon Lord Jesus 💙
This Presbyterian, ex-Mormon brother is proud of and thankful for his Baptist brothers! Well done! I pray that God uses this to open ears and hearts! Excellent!! SDG!
It showed to me as a Latter Day Saint how absolutely bankrupt the arguments against our church and especially pre suppositional apologetics are
@@eldermcgraw8406 Can you elaborate
@@eldermcgraw8406 as a protestant who is neither mormon nor calvinist I simply cannot get by how twisted the calvinist doctrine of double predestination is. They basically agree with the new age atheists that free will does not exist. Without freewill we are simply robots in a wholly predetermined illusionary matrix. Any logical 7 year old would weary of such a soulless boring game.
@@eldermcgraw8406 yes , these guys represent Calvinism not Christianity ..
@@G1stGBless Sounds like you’re confusing it with equal ultimacy and hard determinism. That’s a common misunderstanding.
The Reformed position is compatibilism and positive/negative decree. But, grace to you either way. Lord bless you!
Wonderful debate. I know they could've gone on for much longer than they did lol
Right around 1:22:00 or so was a great point and is the core of this debate.
GOD SAYS HE DOES NOT WISH FOR ANYONE TO PERISH, SO HE DOES WANT FOR EVERYONE TO BE SAVED. BUT PEOPLE HAVE THE FREE WILL TO CHOOSE.
@@thekolobsociety Absolutely not, they simply asked the question but they don't know my answer, the mormon book doesn't say what I said, mines comes from the Holy Bible. I still believe God talks to us but not in the ways that the mormons describe it. Their ways contradict the Holy Bible, I am A Saved Born Again Christian ✝️ who leans more towards the Pentecostals
There is no debate, Mormanism is a creation of a very creative Joseph Smith. The evidence is so vast that there should be no discussion. I feel for the millions who have been deceived!
I still don't understand how there are Mormons in 2022
It’s really a sad case of family curses! One or two parents falling for the false teachings and the passing down to their children, which they have a lot of, and they feel a huge responsibility to their family to stand firm on their false teachings. We have to break generational curses
It is truly amazing that people choose to believe in the Mormon Cult.
@@croppedndocked146 I dont i left the cult many years ago it’s all based on lies if it was true I still be in it but it’s always built on a lie.
@@lovegod84jesus80 Yes, I was one of those and then came across info on UA-cam. I will be baptized as a Christian soon, and not as a Mormon or any other denomination. Feel sick to my stomach about everything I've learned. The saving Grace is the internet and at some point most will come across this info. Can only pray they will see it.
Great and respectful exchange, though hard fought. I would love to see to corollary debate thesis: "The LDS church/the collective witness model is the ultimate authority for faith and practice" done as a part 2. In regard to ultimate authorities, I don't like the term "circular reasoning" but understand the point. Hebrews 6:16-18 gives an example of that when God swears by Himself with an oath since there is no higher authority than Himself.
That was our point. To argue ultimate authority is to present the that which the ULTIMATE. The moment you appeal to anything else to verify it is no longer the ultimate authority.
@@Oscardunlap Great point Oscar. I firmly agree, and have used Presuppositional Apologetics myself. By God's grace, you and Daniel did a great job. I listened to the entire debate. May we glorify God, and exalt Christ our King!
@@Acts420Evangelism check this out as well: ua-cam.com/video/994OgWhz7Bc/v-deo.html
A conversation would have been better. Can't say I'm a fan of debates. Glad you guys have developed a friendship.
Why do you believe that Yahweh exists?
@@fearandloathing9976 I don't. Why did you assume I did?
@@123mneil I don’t know you. If I’m wrong then I’m wrong no big deal.
What are your religious beliefs?
James 4:4 "know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God." Anyone linked up with a Mormon is at enmity with God.
@@maximaphily601 but the Book of Mormon says differently…
I praise His holy name, accept his acceptance of me, and surrender my life to him.
Pastor James is a great moderator and I feel it gave him a chance to set the debate up proper. I have a feeling he thoroughly enjoyed moderating because it brought redemption to his debates that sometimes were not moderated well lol
A moderator can make or break a debate. I'm glad he was very thorough in ground rules.
"[...]sometimes were not moderated well[...]" thou speaketh the truth :)
H-AYMEN
@@maximaphily601 🙄
I skipped his long winded nonsense. Believe it or not, completely skipping his intro and just watching the debaters caused me unequivocally, zero problems.
I love to listen to all kinds of different debates because I love to hear different viewpoints on a range of topics. What I found very interesting is each side used ways of disproving the other side using arguments from atheists debating a particular religion. Some of these examples would be the circular reasoning using the bible to show the bible is true and another would be the subjectiveness of personal testimonies. Pretty good debate not only were the debaters enjoyable, but the moderator did a great job keeping things in order.
Because atheism is logical unlike the various versions of Christianity.
@@fearandloathing9976 your comment is incompetent and without knowledge.
Um, no. Atheism is illogical, silly, absurd, anti-scientific foolishness.
@@fearandloathing9976 yep! Nothing created everything! 😂
@@4evamobbin534 That’s not atheism. 👍
I’m surprised to see so many people wearing caps indoors.
I'd like to hear the after action response from DrJames White to the protestant panel
😵 *Dang those Mormons spanked them Christians on the authority question. God is the final authority on everything.*
Is God detached from his word? Does not his word bear his authority? Only unbelievers separate God from his previous revelations.
@@thekolobsociety yep. Still not sure about why you guys trust personal revelation if you it's fallible... And so is your prophets and your reason... If all your witness as to God's revelation are fallible, why do you trust the conclusion your arrive at when using them?
@@Oscardunlap I agree, all God's revelations tie together. None contradict others. God gave us our fallible reason and told us that His "spirit of revelation" would reveal all things to us. Those revelations come in many forms and the Bible is full of examples of every kind of revelation, right?
God already settled the “debate” with His Bible. Mormonism and their teachings are incredibly blasphemous and unbiblical.
Indeed!
It’s GARBAGE
Boom.Mic drop.
Just like God predestines babies who die to eternal torment in hell? Right.
@@lemjwp1756 god doesn't they go to heaven immediately. And even those who reject Jesus without true knowledge still saved. True unitary Christians True restored church and proven so reveals this NOT satanic antichrist occult moronism and NOT satanic JWS qnd NOT SATANIC sdas with ellen g white.
But jesus and his true followers.
Here is a link to a playlist including the debate, 5 part review, and the friendly dialogue with one of the mormon debaters.
ua-cam.com/play/PLBhPc3o29GYbOishXt7TayRp00mn1FFo-.html
13:00 Church Sola Scriptura
32:57
50:35
53:01
1:47:51
I really loved this! “What’s your ultimate authority? It has to be circular reasoning. If I say the authority of book A comes from somewhere else it is no longer the ultimate authority.”
@@thekolobsociety he just stated our position. What say you? The Spirits witness is your ultimate authority? Well how do you know it's the spirits witness? Because the Spirit said so? Or because it is what the prophets taught and it is reasonable? If you pick the first flow of argumentation, that's an ultimate authority and it's circular. If you pick the latter, ha means the Spirit's witness is not the ultimate authority. Whatever verifies it is and whatever verifies that things is ultimately. It turns into a infinite regress of verification that can never ultimately be verified.
@@thekolobsociety And yet God also spoke to Muhummad to found Islam too, right?
@@maximaphily601 now that's a debate I'd want to see. Wonder how a Mormon would hold up against a Muslim.
@@NeededGR13F with the epistemology presented in this debate... Horribly.
@@Oscardunlap should see if Dr White still has Shabir's number. I'd bet he's hungry to end his L streak.
A Mormon calling out Catholics for being corrupt... 🤣
Mormons sten from catholic and Protestant like methodist. It's hilarious even the bom fairytale has catholic words and motifs.
I hope your laughing at yourself. Catholicism and Protestantism both indisputably have been corrupted. LDS been calling that since day one. And we are right, because Protestantism was the womb for Nazi ideology and anti-Semitism , Catholicism was the womb for authoritarian purging and tyranny. Good luck getting anywhere with trying to cover your own faith's butt cause unless your atheist, your comment holds absolutely no weight.
You know they both tech false doctrine don't you?
@@joelpak7101 They both teach Christ to the level of their understanding. Do you have true doctrine? I'm all ears.
@@jacobsamuelson3181 To their understanding is correct. They do not teach the way God wants us to Understand His love. And Yes I do and I have the Holy Spirit that gives me the discernment to see the truth and expose these satan and the false doctrine they spit out like vipers. If your too blind to see truth, then instead of just commenting based on your emotions, why don't your see if I am right or wrong by investigating what I said in my comment for yourself. I challenge you to do so. Infact, I encourage you to do so. I 🙏 you see the truth in what they are doing and I ❤ you had after you see the truth, then at that point, all the blessings that your hindered God from giving you, I pray that God at that point, start pouring His blessings upon you have stopped Him from giving you. I ❤ you and 🙏 that you don't ignore the truth and truly get to experience His love ❤ casue if you belive the way they do, your experiencing the love of man, which will always fail you, instead of the ❤ of God which which is eternal.
It is truly rattling to the spirit to hear people persistently arguing that the Word of God is not the ultimate authority. If the words breathed by the Creator of the universe, the Alpha and Omega cannot be trusted..... we are utterly hopeless.
When members of the Church of Jesus Christ say "feelings" we do not mean emotions. We mean "feelings" as in senses. When you experience the Holy Ghost, it is a spirit communicating and communing with another spirit. You feel it as you would a person brushing by you. Or rather, it is a feeling as a sense like sight, smell, taste, hearing, touch are. We use these senses to navigate this world. We are to seek to feel the Holy Spirit in our lives. We feel it more when we are in tune with God's truth/laws/commandments in our lives. It is like old radios where you moved the dial back and forth to get the right frequency to hear a station.
Beautifully said!
Not all spirits are the Holy Spirit. The great liar disguises himself as an angel of light.
@@GPtrickshots-cw6pq Sure and that's why you have Gal 5:22-23. Lucifer cannot counterfeit those things. And the idea of the HS bringing that true testimony of Christ is repeated over and over in the NT. 1 Cor 2, 1 Cor 12:3 in particular. There is no doubt from scripture that truth ultimately comes from the Holy Ghost. And we feel the HS when we exercise faith in Christ.
@@cabarete2003 A spirit that leads one to feel rest assured that god is merely a passer of the divinity baton to oneself is not of god. This kind of spirit works in the realm of spiritual darkness; hell bent on deceiving us to feel good-really good-about being our own eternal object of our affections.
@@GPtrickshots-cw6pq that wasn’t super clear. But I agree, only seek the Holy Spirit. Too many today speak of the Holy Ghost but deny that is working in our lives. They deny the power of the Holy Ghost.
14:23, 16:13 - clarifying sola scriptura
17:30, 19:21, 23:52 - why sola scriptura?
25:00, 27:45, 28:38, 29:17 - Mormon take on sola scripture
31:19 - interpretation
36:00 -
40:22 - seven-minute rebuttals
Can you put the time stamp of when the Mormons prop up their own ultimate authority for the Protestants to cross-examine or rebut? Thanks.
OH WAIT, that must be on part 2 or something.
This was an excellent defense of the faith. This is so encouraging! Apologia Church is doing a great work with our youth. So proud of u brothers!!! Praise God!!
Yes ... I agree 100% ... if you are saying circular reasoning is a defense of the faith. If you're saying that allowing the Saints to expose the fact that Sola Scriptura isn't biblical is a defense ~ then ya, they did a good job.
We all do circular reasoning with our ultimate authority. That’s a given
Whose faith? The Protestants did not provide an excellent defense of faith. The arguments from Calvinism went too far and the Mormon's appeared more consistent and walked all over the protestants because they were debating election rather than Biblical authority. James White you have debated atheists very well, but your fellow Calvinists are really dropping the ball when they argue Calvinism with Mormons. I appreciate Apologia studios defense of the scripture, and I love my fellow Christians. It saddens me to see that the Mormons can beat up the Christians in a debate by simply arguing failures in Election logic.
@@evanbirkby4501 - I agree calvanism is not Biblical..once saved always saved is a lie from the pit of hell..
to: @@mr400meter
James 1:5 is God's promise to you.
"If any of you lack wisdom ~ ask God.
Knock and seek and you will find.
Any of you watch this with captions on? Very disturbing to me how the word God was not capitalized. I noticed that it's not ever capitalized. :(
Since man is indeed fallible, does that mean by that rule of thumb that both the Book of Mormon and the Bible can both be written in a manor that is fallible? No only since there are many versions of the Bible but also because there are only “man witnesses” that say the Book of Mormon is correct. Not to include the changes made to the Book of Mormon to make it seem more hand and hand with the Bible to not expose error?
Breeeeeh. This had me cracking up at times. I never heard of these young men before, but they absolutely killed it. May they grow in the grace and knowledge of Christ and continue to earnestly contend for the faith.
Thank you!
@Gary LaVere …put down the crak pipe Gary….I know the Brandon admin is handing them out for free, but that does not mean you need to use it. Hope this helps.
They killed it by saying the Bible is true because it says it's true? Lol
Tautology 101
@Mando Mann Its been proven false, idk what you're smoking. There was no global flood. There is no proof that the Jews were slaves in Egypt. A good God would say no to slavery, not give us the instructions on how to enslave our fellow man and trick some of them into being our slaves forever. If you actually read the book, you'd know how disgusting parts of it are.
The amount of things proven false or impossible from the Bible is endless.
@Mando Mann what’s the point of highlighting them being Calvinists? They’re still followers of the true Jesus Christ. The question is are you?
Awesome, I used to be a JW and it’s thanks to channels like this and the book “The Forgotten Trinity” and of course Gods grace through my Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ that I was saved!
Dr. White saying that if no one asked any questions, he’d get to ask all the questions made me really wish no one asked any questions.
This was a debate about Calvinism vs Christianity. Not Christian vs. Mormon
@@thekolobsociety Good debate but I could not discern a clear resolution agreed to by both sides. Your bar was based on the "three problems" while theirs was the "collective witnesses" argument. That said, overall I believe your side had the upper hand.
You guys must have watched a different debate, because the reason, logic and critical points of the Latter-day Saint position were amazingly sound. I especially loved that if God himself walked into the room and made a declaration, ANY declaration, it would be denied by the Protestant position, which essentially and alarmingly SHUTS God's MoUTH! How on earth, or heaven, could such a position ever ever be correct or defensible????
If God is immutable and infallible, could he contradict that which he previously revealed? Of course not and for that reason that argument is irrational. Do you not see the logical issue here?
What I know, is that I would never ever want to be in the position of telling God that He cannot speak, and that if he does, my ears are plugged. What if you've completely misunderstood something? The Book of Mormon asks "Wherefore murmur ye, because that ye shall receive more of my word?". In Amos the Lord says he does nothing except he reveals it to his prophets. To think he's been doing nothing for the last two thousand years is pretty sad. To think his interest and involvement with his creation was limited solely to a small strip of land in the Middle East two thousand years ago defies logic and reason. You believe your calling and election is confirmed through a witness of the Spirit. Yet you deny the same opportunity for spiritual witness to be valid among Làtter-day Saints. We learn truth through the scriptures AND on our knees, as James 1:5 instructs. For those humble enough to ask God, it says "and it SHALL be given him".
You don't see Christianity and its new doctrines of salvation, grace resurrection, etc as progressive in relation to Judaism and the Law of Moses? Jesus repeatedly told the Pharisees and others they had misunderstood or misapplied the scriptures. So obviously something progressive was being revealed. And Deut 4:2 is clearly referring to that specific book or the Torah in general, as the other 61 additional books weren't yet compiled into the Bible.
You can't be serious? The doctrine Christ revealed was dramatically different than Judaism! The salvation, love and grace that Christ, the apostles and Paul taught were doctrinal departures from the OT. The Holy Spirit was revealed in a new way. These progresdive ideas were why it was called the NEW testament.
If God walked into the room and made a declaration, that is called Scripture............... We have all the Scripture given to us already. We don't need more revelation beyond what we have.
I don't think it's proper to say we believe the Bible is true simply because the Bible says it's true. We believe it's true because God provided evidence through history to prove that the Bible is His inerrant Word. God sent his son, who died on the cross and was risen, who performed miracles of healing and exorcism during his lifetime, who confirmed the teachings of the previous scriptures and expanded upon them for our sake; because He sent his apostles to spread the Word which had been revealed to them through God in Christ, who were willing to be brutally tortured and killed to defend this belief. There are multitudes of historical, scientific, biological, and archeological evidences that prove the veracity of the Bible. The Bible is true because God protected and preserved it for us, and He left evidence of His Truth in His Creation.
Yes and He did for the Book of Mormon as well.
@@rdancranston there's zero evidence to support the Book of Mormon's stories, places or people. And once you learn how the Book of Abraham was written, there's no way to believe Joseph Smith was any type of true translator.
There is all the evidence for the book of Mormon for people that want to look and see u just have to be willing to look. And how evidence does on need. If there was only one thing they found that proved the BoM true would that be enough? Look how much evidence there is for the Bible and yet how many do not believe in it. Millions. Sometimes its also about faith. Most people I have learned don't really want to know the truth about the BoM because if they find out for themselves that it is true they have to change. They have to let go of pride. And most people just don't want to do that. It was the same in Christs time. Most people especially the saduecess and Pharisees didn't want to admit Jesus Christ was the Savior even with all the evidence laid out before them because then they would've had to follow Him and His new teachings and admit they were wrong.
@@rdancranston impossible. The Bible does not agree with the book of mormon. So God preserved His Word,He did not preserve the book of mormon since it does not agree with Scripture. I pray you put your trust In Jesus alone.
Have you ever read the BoM. It never ceases to amaze me how many people say things about the BoM that have never read it. I know so many people that get frustrated when trying b to tell the truths and wisdom of the Holy Bible only to be told the bible is a fairy tale and blah blah blah by people who have never read it. Most everybody I ever talk to about the BoM when I ask them if they have ever read it tell me ...No I don't have to....my preacher told me such n such. But like I said. Its just like in the time of Christ. When He was trying to explain to the people especially the Sadducees and the Pharisees that there was so much more to the gospel than the OT and of course they rejected Him and His message. I would challenge you to read the BoM. You would see as I and millions of others see that it doesn't conflict with the bible. It is exactly what it says it is. Another testament of Jesus Christ.
Guys did great!
The date of this debate? Other than stating March 4th, what year? Now...
I would guess James White was champing at the bit, wanting to _JUMP IN._
Great debate indeed. Thanks Apologia church. God bless you brethren. 🙏
It feels different that Pastor James is a moderator and not the debater. 😄
the first five minutes into the Mormons 15-minute speech. They already lost.
Yeah, I agree, and I fairly strongly disagree with both positions.
Roescoe I disagree with both also and I’m Christian. Although I agree with some on both and more on the Christian side.
@@Beintentionallyweird Yeah, I don't think the topic was a very important one. Who Jesus is and how you follow him, is the fundamental Christian question. Are you on the side of the good beautiful and true or are you full of sin, pride and degeneracy?
To me "the elect" sounds like the sin of pride.
And the fact about their false prophet Joseph Smith.....negates their whole deal-io.
@@dcents5458 Joseph Smith is a true prophet. What makes you say otherwise?
Awesome dr White 👏
Weird to see Dr. White moderating. His complaints regarding moderation of debates he's participated in as a debater have proven not hypocritical. He did a great job.
This was a great debate. I left one side for the other side and loving learning the true word of God. I hope to be as fluent in the Bible.
Hopefully you left for true Christianity, not Calvanism a fake.
@@maximaphily601 truth
Calvanism is a lie not Biblical. Pray the Holy Spirit guide you to the truth.
You left a cult (Mormonism) for a heresy (Calvinism).
Praise the Lord! Don't believe all these haters who oppose their Calvinist Straw-man.
Everytime I read comments on Mormons turning to Christ, it brings so much hope to me. I have a family member who is on her mission right now in AZ. I pray that the Holy Spirit touches her heart and turns her to Christ. I am currently learning LDS doctrine to have conversations with her about the differences in the Gospel, God and Christ. I have learned so much from this Channel! Thank you guys!!
Buddy, I’ll say this. You’ll also need to be well-versed and firm in scripture. Talking to them tends to be very frustrating because they use similar theological terminology.
@@sidtom2741 I spent 2.5 hours with them today....a lot of head turning...a lot of "What you're saying makes a lot of sense"...and a "You should pray and continue reading". By the way....I spent about 2.3 hours of that doing the talking.
@@theitguy2731 what kinda points did you bring up? Also, did you try the moral argument?
@@sidtom2741 I told them the great importance that ANY revelations HAVE to line up with all previous revelations. That there are no private interpretations. I taught them about the 1st Covenant and the transition into the second covenant. They talked about their baptizing by proxy. I told them that violates the procedure God set up. That all of our choices are by FREE WILL. That if their premise is that baptism is required for salvation/going to Heaven to be with God...then they are violating Free Will. They are bypassing the CHOICE that God requires from our own free will. I also brought up how this temp place where people can be baptized by Proxy are probably not even there. Because Scriptures say that Yeshua got the keys to that place and "set the captives free". I believe Yeshua witnessed to the people there and gave them a choice like he gave us the choice. I couldn't even tell you everything I said. I talked the majority of the time and they seemed to Marvel a lot. Like I watched their minds hit 5th gear and not come up with a rebuttal. One thing I tried to drive into their spirit is that Yeshua was teaching SPIRITUAL things. When it says you must be baptized by water and fire...Why is it that we only take the Water part seriously and not the fire? I pointed out how Nicodemus was even confused when Yeshua said you must be born again. That when Man interprets things they always want to equate it to a Physical thing. When in reality the point or lesson is Spiritual...but spoke about using physical things we can use to understand. I can't remember everything my guy. I wish I did. I wish I recorded it because I quoted scripture very close to actual words used and I don't have a good memory.
I'm going to admit right now that I'm a Mormon. I think that you need to get your information on Mormons from anyone other than these two bozos. They're twisting what we actually believe either to fit the debate or because their own views are screwed up. I'm ashamed of them. I'm glad they said they're not representing the church and just their own views because their own views are wrong when it comes to our religion.
Former LDS but don’t align with Tulip and I really enjoyed this
As a Christian who is also an ex-Mormon, I have to admit that the LDS debater's argument against Sola Scriptura & scriptural infallibility is airtight and rock solid. Beyond that, the LDS claim to be the restored Church falls apart completely in other areas. Yet, the Mormons are absolutely right that Sola Scriptura & biblical infallibility are man-made doctrines which are (ironically) not even supported by the 66 books of the Protestant Canon.
Is there a post debate video by James or either of the other two Christian debaters?
Brainwashing is real, powerful and a very relevant topic in America today.
Very dangerous stuff! It’s sad what I witnessed at this debate. Mormons attack the Bible and the Jesus of the Bible and man’s fallible interpretation making themselves a people who has no foundation but say they have infallible truth through a man named Joseph smith! The irony and word play was disgusting
Greatly deceived and too often, very arrogant, people. Modern day Pharisees. Choke on a gnat and swallow a camel. They are in for a very unpleasant surprise. You cannot help but feel sorry for them.
@John Andy “the Mormon beliefs are silly, but Calvinism is much more crazy and dangerous” pretty much tells us all exactly where you’re coming from lol
@John Andy John Calvin was a heretic on the same scale as Joseph Smith.
Define brainwashing
Wow, I finally checked this off my list of things to watch. It did not disappoint. One side quoted scripture, the other feelings. However, great job to both sides, we need more open dialogue and this was respectful and informative.
Agree. But you have to admit, it is hard for the other side to quote scripture when they don’t believe in it. They don’t believe the Bible is the word of God. They might as well just throw it away. Which I do believe they have, and replaced it with the book of Mormon.
@@thekolobsociety I did listen to almost the whole debate. I will admit to skipping through some of the testimony from your side. I am not trying to attack you personally, but I did find it excruciating. Do you find it excruciating to listen to our side? Maybe that’s some thing we both need to consider. Maybe I should clarify my statement about your beliefs about the Bible not being the word of God. It seemed you felt that you have to add to the word of God. Joseph Smith felt that he had to add to the word of God. You preach as if the Bible is not enough. You change the meanings, and insert things that aren’t there. I understand that you will see that is just my interpretation. So be it. And you base it all on man’s fallible interpretations. Including your own. It is all very confusing and I am just trying to understand.
Also, for you to call me ignorant is quite rude. It sounds like name-calling, and that is a tactic that people resort to when they don’t have enough faith in what they believe. I am not saying this is you, I’m just saying that’s what it appears to be. I am a seeker, I am just learning, and I will continue to learn and grow in Gods word, as I hope and pray that you will also.
@@thekolobsociety Mormons believe in what they call a "burning in the bosom", which is a feeling.
I am a devoted Christian, I love Apologia and have learned so much from them. I do have to say however, the mormons made a very strong case against predestination as calvinists believe...with their little girl in the concentration camp argument. My Apologia brothers don't understand that God is omniscient and all knowing. God knows our heart's decisions/choices we will make through our lifetime....and with that knowledge of our choices before we were even born, God chose His elect based on our free will He gifted us with. He made a master plan based on our choices that we will make in the future up to when He returns and make an end to sin. So the mormons really got a gap here to refute the calvinists. Even though it is a non-essential topic, predestination in that we don't have a choice to go to heaven or hell and it is soly God that chooses who goes to heaven or hell before we could make the choice is un Biblical. God never said in His Word "i have predestined you to go to hell or heaven without giving you a will or a chance to choose". In the Word we read...
“Choose you this day whom ye will serve: … but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” (Josh. 24:15.).... what was that?..."..choose.."...and many more Scripture that refute the notion of the calvinistic understanding of predestination..
Absolutely correct, I don't understand why the Calvinist don't see that, with all the knowledge that God Himself has given them. Yes, we are a predestined people and that is only because God knows everything from the beginning to the end. God gave every person a free well, it is man who chooses their own destination. Why predestination even comes into play here is only because God is Omnipotent, He knows the choice each one of us is going to make, also He does not choose who the elect will be, He knows who will choose to be His elect. Babys that have not reached the age of accountability will go to Heaven because they have not come to the year of age to reject the Lord Jesus. Anne Frank had the same opportunity to either reject or to receive God at His word. I hope she will be in Heaven but if she has gone to Hell that would have been her choice. We will only know if she went to Heaven if I myself trusted in the Lord Jesus and because I have trusted God at His Word, then when I get to Heaven I will know if Anne Frank had trusted in the Lord Jesus because if she did, I will see her in Heaven.
🙏Amen!!!
This cannot be so if the Bible clearly says that no one seeks after God, and that we are all dead spiritually. This is where God intervenes and changes our heart of stone into a heart of flesh. We cannot chose salvation for our selves...it is a gift of God and we wouldn't choose it if left to our free will.
@@TMcConnaughhay "seek and you will find" Matt 7:7 ?
@@TMcConnaughhay where does the Bible say ?no one seeks after God"? On the contrary, the Bible tells us to seek after God and we will find Him.
I like the introduction so far…
TEST OF A PROPHET:The Bible vs.joseph smith
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Bible verse Book of Mormon
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The protestants were clear and helpful in presenting their arguments. Well done brothers I will certainly be checking out your other materials.
@@thekolobsociety what points didn't we respond to exactly? Also the nature of debate is to decide to focus on certain areas to address and others to let go for the sake of time. You guys addressed many things we didn't present... Maybe we didn't address your points in a way you thought was adequate but we certainly stayed on the topic.
@@thekolobsociety we never stated that we did not interpret scripture. Rather scripture has a fixed author intended interpretation that is sufficiently clear. You already knew that we embraced circular reasoning as their is no way that an ultimate authority could appeal to something else for validation and still be an ultimate authority. You reasoning is also circular in that you say the spirit reveals to in terms of the baby and boiling water. And we say how do you know it's the Spirit? ... And you say the Spirit told me... That's circular sir. Yes we did teach that SS was not an invention of the reformation... Every one of your points were addressed so I am not sure what you are referring to.
@@thekolobsociety ok so how do you know harming a child is absolutely wrong? The early church fathers augh scripture as the ultimate authority, certainly.
@@Oscardunlap they ECF NEVER taught Sola Scriptura. They were Prima Scriptura. That was litteraly the Christian standards all the way to the protestant Reformations. To even get Sola Scriptura you will have to litteraly ignore every single quotes that they have spoken about apostolic tradition.
@@ericmacrae6871 false. Apostolic tradition in that time is used synonymously with NT teaching... Not something seperate from scripture.
Validity of Book of Mormon see First Book of Napoleon and The late war. Both books have many many passages verbatim with the BOM.
LOL
These claims have been so entirely debunked it’s amazing anyone still uses them
I like that little jab at the very first opening statement of the LDS crew.