By Scott S. Mitchell In a previous essay, I laid out the evidence demonstrating why Shem and the ancient high priest Melchizedek couldn't have been the same person, contrary to popular Mormon belief. See Why Melchizedek wasn’t Shem, and Why it Does and Doesn’t Matter, elsewhere on this website. By reading further information on this subject, … Continue reading How We Know Shem Wasn’t Melchizedek, Part II, and What it Means for Christianity
Pollution in the Church of Christ
The Most Fundamental Christian Doctrine
(The following article was written by Hal Mitchell, 1957-2019, a contributor and original co-founder of the LAMP website.) "The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the contrite spirit." (Psalms 34:18) In Hebrew, “the broken heart” is translated to nishbar lev. Per the website Hebrew for Christians, the author, John Parsons describes the Hebrew meaning behind … Continue reading The Most Fundamental Christian Doctrine
Whether Joseph Smith’s Canonized First Vision Account is Authentic History
By Scott S. Mitchell The reason the authors of this essay believe the subject of Joseph Smith's claimed First Vision demands heavy and thorough scrutiny is related to our history of interacting closely with Protestants and Catholics. As the reader may recall, Joseph Smith's canonized account asserts that he asked God the Father and … Continue reading Whether Joseph Smith’s Canonized First Vision Account is Authentic History