The Hymn of the Pearl and the Cosmic Myth The Cosmic Myth is a story that teaches of eternal truths even though it may or may not be totally historically accurate.[1]Michael Fishbane, Biblical Myth and Rabbinic Mythmaking, Oxford University Press, 2003, p. 11. Fishbane stated, “we shall understand the word ‘Myth’Continue Reading

The Omniscience of God God … knoweth all things, and there is not anything save he knows, 2 Ne. 9:20 (Morm. 8:17; D&C 127:2). I know all their works, 2 Ne. 27:27. Lord knoweth all things which are to come, W of M 1:7. Spirit knoweth all things, Alma 7:13. he knows all the thoughts and intents of the heart, Alma 18:32 (D&C 6:16). God knoweth all the times which are appointed unto man, AlmaContinue Reading

Dating the death of Christ God is the father of our spirits I AM – John 18.5 Jesus was astonished at the degree of suffering John 14 – The two Comforters Mark – The Misunderstood Messiah in the Gospel of Mark Monolatry in the Old Testament The Father and theContinue Reading

God is the Father of our spirits Bruce R. McConkie (Quorum of the Twelve) Elohim is the Father of spirits…. Our finite minds cannot comprehend his infinite laws. But we can envision him as a Father, as a personal, loving being filled with tenderness and compassion. He is more thanContinue Reading

The Lord has placed currents of divine influence in your life that will lead you along the individual plan He would have you fulfill here on earth. Seek through the Spirit to identify it and carefully follow that direction that the Lord has put in your life. Align yourself withContinue Reading

I remember a conversation I had with an Evangelical minister in Chicago on my mission in 1991. The minister called me on the phone and asked that I come over with my companion and explain why Mormons believe that they can attain godhood. To the minister, this was blasphemous –Continue Reading

See also: Deification, Divinization, Theosis God is an exalted man Heavenly Father and Heavenly Mother How God lost his body Jesus reveals the Father Teachings about God The nature of God The Nicene Creed erased the anthropomorphic nature of God Thomas Jefferson on the Trinity From LDS.org: Scholars have longContinue Reading