A brief summary of LDS teachings on faith and moral agency. Quick reference for missionaries and members explaining how LDS doctrine harmonizes faith and free will.
Explains the LDS doctrine of moral agency — the God-given freedom to choose — and why it is foundational to the Plan of Salvation. Includes responses to Calvinist predestination arguments.
In-depth study of God's hardening of Pharaoh's heart — one of the most-cited passages for Calvinist determinism. Covers the Hebrew and Greek, ancient Near Eastern context, and LDS framework showing human agency is preserved.
Biblical case for the necessity of baptism for salvation. Covers John 3:5, Acts 2:38, Mark 16:16, and other passages, plus responses to arguments that baptism is merely symbolic.