Maurice

Sorry about the spelling mistakes in the last email-due to rush. Yes I am saying all we need is in the Bible. I am aware that Latter Day Saints hold a different view. I did ask you in one email to explai one teaching concerning Salvation found in the book of Mormon that is not in the Bible -still waiting for a reply. Another area in which you might be able to help me over is that of the Lord speaking through prophets today. If I am wrong please correct me- but it would appear that the mind of God can be change - that is what God has revield he can change (according to LDS teaching) like the issue concening black people to the priesthood. Is this the case? Also could you mention what issues the Lord has spoken to his Church in the last 50 years -What has been added to the revelation since Joseph Smith and Young etc. It is intersting to discuss things with you but I need some form of authorative statements from you - what LDS believe - my beliefs are in the Bible -(I understand Article 8) But it is only when it is correctly interpreted and the Book of Mormon is clearly explained that any discussion can take place. I am always ready to change my mind so long as it can be seen from the Bible that i am wrong. Just what revelation do I need concerning the Salvation to be found in Jesus That is not in the Bible?

I do not deny that there were prophets as you mention and that the prophetic gift is still in the church. What I was saying is that I do not need a prophet like Moses today -my needs are fulfilled in Jesus and the guidence of the Holy Ghost. That is not to deny that the Lord does use prphets like Agabus bit they do not add to the revelation of Scripture (the Bible).

The truths are those found within the Bible-Who is this Moses that is alive today? Jesus is alive today. I am not ignorant concerning the Book of Mormon.I am studying it in depth and would ask you to explain to me one teaching regarding salvation that is in the book of Mormon that is not in the Bible. Please note what I have said - in the Book of Mormon not in Doctrine and Covenants etc. You may accuse me a trying to enter into an arguement thjis is not my aim> I am interested inclarification. Have you read the book my Robert L Millet and Gerald R McDermott "Claiming Christ" Although Millet is a LDS and McDermott and evangelical Christian they are able to discuss isues without each trying to gain.points over the other. All I desrie is honest answers - I have read article 11 of Articles of Faith and understand it. Maurice

I have no idea why you have written to me the way you have but in reply I do not need a prophet fore I have a Saviour who is with me Hebrews 4:14-16 and the Holy Spirit (Ghost) who guides into into truth. John 14:12-15. I thought I would reply . Maurice

Please -it appears that I have upset a couple of you with my comment. All I can say is that I did not intend to do so. I can only speak personally and I can remember the first time I read Joseph Smith History 18-20 and felt angry that it was stated 'that all were wrong'. That is why I mentioned it. I was not agreeing with the way some anti Mormons act. Maurice

Thank you for your reply - I do not deserve such a reply - it has not upset me in the way you think - What has upset me is the nature of your reply. I was only making a comment- to explain both sides. You do not seem to understand that the quote I gave has upset many non-Mormons. I am not writing to engage in any arguement. People can be interested and and have a desire to understand without being anti. I am sorry if you do not feel I am genuine. If I may mention it - I am 67 years of age and spent many years teaching and your letter concerns me because you appear to be uptight -and unwilling to enter into any othe view - I do not know how you can write that your post has upset me. I only sent a short comment. Maurice.

Please do not take this the wrong way. I am not a Mormon but you must remember that many of what you call anti Mormons have read the words in Joseph Smith -History 18 -20 and equally feel hurt. Maurice