Apostasy & Restoration Debate Cheat Sheet
Core debate sheet on the Great Apostasy and Restoration. Covers biblical prophecies of apostasy, the loss of priesthood authority, and the historical necessity of divine restoration through Joseph Smith.
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Core debate sheet on the Great Apostasy and Restoration. Covers biblical prophecies of apostasy, the loss of priesthood authority, and the historical necessity of divine restoration through Joseph Smith.
A thorough biblical and theological refutation of Calvinist TULIP theology. Addresses total depravity, unconditional election, limited atonement, irresistible grace, and perseverance of the saints — showing each doctrine to be unbiblical and its consequences for the character of God.
Side-by-side doctrinal comparison of Catholic and LDS theology. Covers authority, scripture and tradition, priesthood, sacraments, Mary, purgatory, and salvation. Identifies where the two traditions agree, where they diverge, and why.
The most thorough treatment of LDS priesthood doctrine in the library. Covers the Aaronic and Melchizedek priesthoods, the necessity of divine authority, the textual evidence from the Septuagint and Dead Sea Scrolls, and the Restoration of priesthood keys.
A comprehensive guide to the psychology and strategy of changing minds in apologetics contexts. Covers inoculation theory, motivated reasoning, the backfire effect, and effective techniques for productive interfaith dialogue.
The comprehensive debate brief for the Restoration. Provides full arguments, source citations, historical evidence, and pre-built responses to common objections for serious interfaith dialogue.
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