REASONING FROM THE SCRIPTURES WITH THE MORMONS
by Ron Rhodes and Marian Bodine
Harvest House Publishers, 425 pages, $11.99

Borrowing from the title and format of his previous work on Jehovah’s Witnesses, apologist Ron Rhodes combines his efforts with Marian Bodine in a critique of the weighty theological errors of the Mormon Church.

The authors examine in great detail the Latter-day Saint concept of God and Jesus Christ, claims and problems of The Book of Mormon, the devaluation of the Bible, modern-day revelation to modern-day prophets, the Mormon priesthood, and a lengthy section on salvation in the LDS Church. Also covered is a brief historical outline of the Mormon church and suggestions for witnessing to active members and missionaries.

Mormon beliefs are thoroughly contrasted with Christian theology and thought-provoking questions are intermingled throughout the book designed to stimulate discussion with Mormons. The book can be used as an in-depth study or as a ready reference.

The volume also contains helpful subject and scripture indexes. The only thing lacking is an index of LDS scripture references which would have been equally useful.

The book has been fittingly dedicated to Jerry Bodine, the late husband of co-author Marian, who passed away shortly before the publication’s release. Jerry was involved for many years as a researcher of Mormonism and in actively witnessing to its adherents.

Reasoning from the Scriptures with the Mormons is one of the most exhaustive and beneficial writings to come along in recent years. Its value will be far-reaching to assist Christians to better defend and share their faith with Mormons.

—MKG

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