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Do the Mormons follow a false prophet?

Answered by . January 31, 2013 - 4:45 am

Yes. Joseph Smith, the first “prophet” and the founder of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (more commonly known as the Mormons), taught things that contradict the Bible. If people say they are prophets but teach things that contradict the Bible, then they are false prophets. The prophet Isaiah says that if such […]

What are characteristics of a cult movement and a false prophet?

Answered by . June 19, 2011 - 9:56 pm

What are characteristics of a cult movement? This depends on one’s definition of a cult.  Some definitions of “cult” from The Free Dictionary: 1.a. A religion or religious sect generally considered to be extremist or false, with its followers often living in an unconventional manner under the guidance of an authoritarian, charismatic leader. b. The […]

How many female prophets are in the Bible?

Answered by . June 5, 2011 - 7:53 pm

Several women are described as prophetesses. In the Old Testament we have the following five: Miriam (Exodus 15:20-21) Deborah (Judges 4:4) Huldah (2 Kings 22:14) Noadiah (Nehemiah 6:14) Isaiah’s wife (Isaiah 8:3) The Jewish Talmud counts some additional women as prophets including Sarah, Hannah (mother of Samuel), Abigail (wife of David) and Esther. However, these are […]

Does the Book of Mormon contradict the Bible?

Answered by . April 13, 2010 - 9:45 pm 21

Yes, the Book of Mormon contradicts the Bible. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (or “Mormons”) claim that, along with the Bible, the Book of Mormon1 is a revelation from God. However, the Book of Mormon fails the tests that the Bible gives to identify genuine revelations from God; e.g.: Deut. 13:1-3 If […]

Why did God send a lying spirit? (1 Kings 22:22)

Answered by . November 23, 2009 - 5:46 pm 18

The Bible teaches that God does not lie (Heb.6:18), so how is this possible: 1 Kings 22:20 and the Lord said, ‘Who will entice Ahab, that he may go up and fall at Ramoth-gilead?’ And one said one thing, and another said another. 21 Then a spirit came forward and stood before the Lord, saying, ‘I […]