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2010 Softcover New 1599552647 Brand new softcover book! ; What is religion? Is it a gift from God or a product of man? Mere Mormonism: A Defense of Mormon Theology by Ronald R. ... Zollinger, EdD, is a detailed defense of the unique theology of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and its singular doctrines of salvation. In the same vein as C.S. Lewis s Mere Christianiy, this rich volume thoroughly examines the doctrinal history and organization of the restored Church. By employing academically accepted practices of argument logic and reason, analogy, internal consistency, experimentation, contrast, and comparison it places Mormonism in an unequaled position among the religions of the world and schools of philosophic thought. Dr. Zollinger s experience as a classroom instructor and his years of detailed research provide the foundation for this organized and thoughtful defense of Mormon doctrine. Whether you are recent convert or a seasoned scholar, Mere Mormonism will help you more fully appreciat Read more Show Less

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Mere Mormonism: A Defense of Mormon Theology is a detailed explanation of the unique theology of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and its singular doctrines of salvation.

In The Same Vein AS C.S. Lewis's Mere Christianity, this book by Dr. Ron Zollinger is a rich, thorough examination of the doctrinal history and organization of the restored Church. By employing academically accepted practices of argument-logic and reason, analogy, internal consistency, experimentation, contrast, and comparison-it places Mormonism in an unequaled position among the religions of the world and schools of philosophic thought.

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Overview

Mere Mormonism: A Defense of Mormon Theology is a detailed explanation of the unique theology of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and its singular doctrines of salvation.

In The Same Vein AS C.S. Lewis's Mere Christianity, this book by Dr. Ron Zollinger is a rich, thorough examination of the doctrinal history and organization of the restored Church. By employing academically accepted practices of argument-logic and reason, analogy, internal consistency, experimentation, contrast, and comparison-it places Mormonism in an unequaled position among the religions of the world and schools of philosophic thought.

Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9781599552644
  • Publisher: Cedar Fort, Incorporated/C F I Distribution
  • Publication date: 2/8/2010
  • Pages: 288
  • Sales rank: 789,202
  • Product dimensions: 5.90 (w) x 8.90 (h) x 0.90 (d)

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments xiii

Preface xv

A Mormon Apologist xvi

Purpose and Scope xviii

Poetic Sense of Mission xix

Chapter 1 In Search of Truth 1

Methodology 1

Avenues ofTruth 2

Mormonism's Love Affair with Truth 3

Chapter 2 Three Pillars of Truth 7

First Pillar-The Empirical Method 8

Second Pillar-The Test of Logic and Reason 10

The Role of Prophets 13

The Apostasy Foretold 15

Reformers and Reformation 16

The Reformation and America 18

America's Manifest Destiny-The Restoration 19

The Only True and Living Church 21

The Test of the Book of Mormon 21

A Test of Comparison 27

Reconciling Salvation between Old and New Testament Models 29

Third Pillar-A Spiritual Witness 33

Handling Difficult Issues within Mormonism 35

Chapter 3 The Gift of the Holy Ghost 39

Holy Ghost-Third Member of the Godhead 41

The Light of Christ and the Spirit of the Lord 42

Recognizing the Witness of the Spirit 45

Counterfeits to the Spirit 47

Gifts of the Spirit 50

There Are Many Kinds of Voices 51

Chapter 4 Transforming Testimony into Christlike Behavior 59

Principles and Doctrines 60

The Process of Converting Principles into Values: Know, Do, and Feel 61

Know 61

Do 63

Feel 64

Assumptions and Perceptions 65

Attitude 67

Implementing "The Lord's Method of Behavioral Modification" 68

Chapter 5 What Is Religion? 77

Chapter 6 The Existence and Character of God 81

The Idea of God's Existence 81

Theistic Paradigms of God 82

The Trinity-Traditional Christian Definition of God 85

Nature and Character of God-LDS 89

The Plan of Salvation

The State of Intelligence 90

Spirit Birth and Premortal Existence 90

The Eternal Law of Justice 92

The Doctrine ofTheosis 93

The Law of Mercy 96

Evil and the Law of Opposites 97

Enticements of the Natural Man and of God 101

What Is Man's Nature: Good or Bad? 103

The Garden of Eden and the Atonement of Christ 106

The Garden of Eden Paradox 110

The Purpose of Life: A Worldly Perspective I 114

Mormonism's Plan of Happiness 116

The Purposes of Earth Life

Experience Joy 117

Develop Attributes of Godliness 117

A Time of Testing 117

Tests of Mortality for Our Good 118

Gain a Mortal Body 118

Sources of Trials and Tribulations 119

Purposes for Trials in Our Lives 120

Chapter 7 Religion-A Gift from God or a Product of Man? 125

Religious Myopia 126

Religion: A Gift of God to Man 128

Mormonism: God's Gift to All Mankind 131

Three Degrees of Glory and Universal Salvation 132

Celestial Kingdom 133

Terrestrial Kingdom 133

Telestial Kingdom 133

The Dynamics of Sin 135

Forgivable Sins 135

Pardonable Sins 138

Unforgivable Sins 139

Unpardonable Sin 140

The Multiple Modalities of Salvation 141

The Mormon Doctrine of Salvation 142

Salvation from Physical Death 142

Salvation from Sin 142

Being Born Again 143

Salvation from Ignorance 145

Saved from the Second Death 146

Eternal Life or Exaltation 146

Chapter 8 Doctrinal Dilemmas within Traditional Christianity 147

Salvation of Little Children 148

Salvation for Those Ignorant or without Opportunity 151

Chapter 9 True Christianity 157

World Religions: Side by Side 157

Humanism 158

Savior or savior 159

The Terrestrial Paths of Salvation 159

Religions of South Asia 159

Religions of East Asia 160

Religions of Southwest Asia 160

The Concept of Sin 161

Jesus Christ, Savior 161

Chapter 10 "Be Ye Therefore Perfect" 167

Gifts of Christ unto Perfection 170

Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ 172

The Many Voices Calling Out to Us 174

Chapter 11 The Pearl of Great Price 181

Chapter 12 Mormonism-A New World Religion 187

Doctrinal Differences 189

Organizational Differences

Monarchal-Governed by a Theocratic Monarchy 190

Episcopal-Governed by Bishops 190

Presbyterian-Governed by Elders 190

Congregational-Governed by Members United by Covenant 195

Government of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Monarchal 192

Episcopal 192

Presbyterian 192

Congregational 192

Naming Differences 193

Named after Their Place of Origin 193

Named after Their Leader or Founder 193

Named after the Form of Organization, Doctrines, or Practices 194

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 195

Built to Last: From a Corporate Perspective 196

Mormonism's Corporate Strength 198

Becoming Clock Builders Rather than Time-Tellers 198

Avoid the Tyranny of the "Or"-Embrace the Genius of the "And" 199

Core Ideology More than Profits 199

Preserve the Core and Stimulate Progress 199

BHAGs (Big Hairy Audacious Goals) 199

Cultlike Cultures 200

Try a Lot of Stuff and Keep What Works 200

Home-Grown Management 201

Good Enough Never Is 201

Mormonism-America's Religion 202

Chapter 13 Do We Really Know What We Have? 207

Appendices

Appendix A Points of the True Church 213

Appendix B Athanasian Creed 219

Appendix C Incorrect Doctrines of Christ Taught within Historic Christianity 221

Appendix D The Latter-day Saint Plan of Salvation 225

Appendix E The Four Types of Sin 227

Appendix F What's in a Name? 229

Appendix G Evil Thoughts Originating from the Natural Man 231

Appendix H "I Am That I Am" 233

Appendix l The Christmas Gifts of Jesus Christ 237

Appendix J In Criticism and in Praise of Joseph Smith 245

Appendix K The First Vision 249

Glossary of Words 253

List of References 259

About the Author 265

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