LDS Apologetics

About This Library

What Is This?

The LDS Apologetics Library is a curated collection of study guides, debate cheat sheets, and reference documents for Latter-day Saints engaged in interfaith dialogue. It covers 93 documents across 12 topic areas — from foundational questions like Sola Scriptura and the Trinity, to specific doctrinal issues like polygamy, priesthood authority, and the Great Apostasy.

Who Is It For?

Missionaries

Quick-reference cheat sheets you can review before a discussion or keep in your pocket for live conversations.

Members

Straightforward guides to understanding and explaining LDS beliefs when friends and family ask tough questions.

Apologists

Detailed, source-cited arguments for serious interfaith dialogue, debates, and scholarly engagement.

How to Use It

  1. Browse by topic — use the Topics page to navigate to the subject you're studying.
  2. Filter by type — on any topic page, filter to Cheat Sheets (1-2 pages) for a quick overview, Debate Briefs (3-5 pages) for structured arguments, or Comprehensive guides for deep study.
  3. Search — use the Search page to find documents by any keyword, scripture reference, or topic phrase.
  4. View or download — click "View PDF" to open the document in your browser, or "Download" to save it to your device for offline use or sharing.
  5. Bookmark — save frequently-used documents with the Bookmark button so you can find them quickly later.

Document Types

Cheat Sheet

1–2 pages. Fast reference for key arguments and scriptures. Ideal for missionaries and quick review.

Debate Brief

3–5 pages. Structured for live dialogue with anticipation of common objections and responses.

Comprehensive

6+ pages. In-depth coverage with sources, context, and extended arguments for serious study.

Field Guide

Mission-context format designed for use in the field, often with conversation flow guidance.

Analysis

Textual or historical analysis of specific passages, manuscripts, or historical events.

All documents are provided for educational purposes and reflect an LDS theological perspective. This library is not an official publication of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.