God's one true Church is...

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_Franktalk
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Buffalo wrote:The irony of a Mormon making that claim is so rich you have to eat it by the thimbleful or risk getting sick.


I am sure it looks that way to you. I see many things written in scripture as historical narrative and not the Word of God. It is up to us to sort it all out. Take Peter for instance I think that he was doing his own thing for most of his life before he came to be led by the Holy Ghost. So some of those things he did before he aged and figured out that he should give up his will and do the will of the Father were in error. Those who take what Peter did as the truth of God are led down a false path.

It is all very complicated. But easily sorted out with the help of the Holy Ghost.
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Franktalk wrote:
Buffalo wrote:The irony of a Mormon making that claim is so rich you have to eat it by the thimbleful or risk getting sick.


I am sure it looks that way to you. I see many things written in scripture as historical narrative and not the Word of God. It is up to us to sort it all out. Take Peter for instance I think that he was doing his own thing for most of his life before he came to be led by the Holy Ghost. So some of those things he did before he aged and figured out that he should give up his will and do the will of the Father were in error. Those who take what Peter did as the truth of God are led down a false path.

It is all very complicated. But easily sorted out with the help of the Holy Ghost.


Untrue. The Holy Ghost tells each seeker of truth something different and contradictory. It's almost like the Holy Ghost is just a manifestation of the ego.
Parley P. Pratt wrote:We must lie to support brother Joseph, it is our duty to do so.

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Buffalo wrote:
Franktalk wrote:I am sure it looks that way to you. I see many things written in scripture as historical narrative and not the Word of God. It is up to us to sort it all out. Take Peter for instance I think that he was doing his own thing for most of his life before he came to be led by the Holy Ghost. So some of those things he did before he aged and figured out that he should give up his will and do the will of the Father were in error. Those who take what Peter did as the truth of God are led down a false path.

It is all very complicated. But easily sorted out with the help of the Holy Ghost.


Untrue. The Holy Ghost tells each seeker of truth something different and contradictory. It's almost like the Holy Ghost is just a manifestation of the ego.


The Holy Ghost tells each seeker of truth whatever Bonneville International has been paid to sell.
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Drifting wrote:
The Holy Ghost tells each seeker of truth whatever Bonneville International has been paid to sell.


Gently

1. Let the "HeartSell"® guide;
Let him teach us what is true.
He will testify of Christ,
Light our minds with heaven’s view.

2. Let the "HeartSell"® guard;
Let his whisper govern choice.
He will lead us safely home
If we listen to his voice.

3. Let the "HeartSell"® heal our hearts
through his quiet, gentle pow’r.
May we purify our lives
To receive him hour by hour.
Parley P. Pratt wrote:We must lie to support brother Joseph, it is our duty to do so.

B.R. McConkie, © Intellectual Reserve wrote:There are those who say that revealed religion and organic evolution can be harmonized. This is both false and devilish.
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So I guess the question must be how does one tell which Church is the true Church?

I am sure that if you follow your heart no matter what Church you go to it will be accounted as a good work. I think Paul is the best example. Here he was killing Apostles and forming mobs for stoning. Then traveling to Damascus to kill some more. But of course his life changed. But the important thing is he was in unbelief to the Gospel. But he was judged on what he did believe. So we can be in error but if we believe and act on our faith we will be judged on that work. If you doubt what I say then read the scriptures.

Now having said that, it is best to follow God's Word and God's Church and His doctrines. I have made my choice and I have good reasons for doing so. Those reasons are questioned by some but their issues stem from a lack of understanding. And for the most part that lack of understanding is linked to a love of the world. So be it.
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Amen, FrankTalk!
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