Comprehensive defense addressing the criticism: 21. Includes steelmanned argument, biblical response, early Christian evidence, and responses to common objections.
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.
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.
Quick-reference cheat sheet responding to the criticism: Calvinism and Predestination vs LDS Free Will. Key scriptures, one-line responses, and debate-ready talking points in a condensed format.