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Be Ye Therefore Perfect Vicariously: Examining the Gospel Preached by Elder Holland

Oct 6, 2021Michael FlournoyCritiques, Imputation, Salvation

In this article, Michael Flournoy takes a deep dive into Elder Holland’s statements. Is this a man a true apostle? Click the link to find out!

Understanding Grace, Misunderstanding Mormonism

Oct 4, 2021Michael FlournoyCritiques, Salvation

The ex Mormon Apologist critiques a commonly shared video that Latter-day Saints claim showcases grace.

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Baptism: Symbol of Faith or Endowment of Birthright?

Aug 6, 2021Michael FlournoySalvation

Does the Bible support the LDS doctrine that baptism makes us heirs of God, or does it discredit Mormonism’s claim?

Eternal Security and the Dichotomy of Peter and Judas

Jun 5, 2021Michael Flournoy1 CommentSalvation

Eternal Security and the Dichotomy of Peter and Judas In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise, which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the

The Iron Rod and the Escalator of God

May 6, 2021Michael FlournoyImputation, Salvation

When faced with sola fide, Latter-day Saints often ask what role obedience plays. Can sin undo God’s covenant?

Eternal Law: The Most High God of Mormonism

Feb 8, 2021Paul Nurnberg1 CommentExposé, Godhead, Guest author, Salvation

The LDS view of eternal law is appealing because it pardons God from the problem of evil, but at what cost?

Temple photo by Michael Hart

The Vicarious Atonement: A Proclamation to Latter-day Saints

Jan 13, 2021Michael Flournoy4 CommentsImputation, Salvation

When it comes to Evangelical and LDS soteriology, the major difference is we believe there was only one temple.

Fountain Theology: Moroni 7 and the Gospel of Grace

Aug 6, 2020Michael FlournoySalvation

In this article, Michael explains how Moroni 7 aligns with Biblical Christianity and the Protestant doctrine of imputation.

Taking Sacrament: The Mormon Communion Conundrum

Mar 6, 2020Michael FlournoySalvation

Taking Sacrament: The Mormon Communion Conundrum Latter-day Saints take communion once a week in remembrance of the sacrifice of Christ as admonished in Luke 22:19 and Doctrine and Covenants 20:75. This is not, however, the only reason they take it. Mormons also take communion in order to renew their baptismal covenant. This covenant, made at

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