Special Series: Discovering the Differences

Pastor Rick Brown explores the differences between the teachings of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and traditional, biblical Christianity.
Pre-existence & Marriage in Heaven
Is there Marriage in Heaven? What does the Bible say about pre-existence? Pastor Rick addresses these questions in the first of our video series ‘Discovering the Difference’. Video
Are Temples Still Needed
Pastor Rick shares a biblical perspective on the relevancy of modern-day temples. Video
Aaronic & Melchizedek Priesthoods
Do we need a formal priesthood? What authority do we have as Christians? Pastor Rick compares and contrasts the views of biblical Christianity with those of the LDS church. Video
The Doctrine of Eternal Progression & Many Gods
Are there many gods or just one? Will we be gods? Pastor Rick Brown and former LDS Bishop and devout Mormon of 60 years discuss the views of biblical Christianity and the Mormon religion. Video

DVDs

Lifting the Veil of Polygamy
This documentary examines the roots of Joseph Smith’s legacy. With testimonies of nine former fundamentalists, this DVD sheds light on the practice of polygamy and the freedom found in the Jesus Christ. This DVD is available for purchase hereVideo
DNA vs The Book of Mormon
The Book of Mormon teaches that Israelites are the ancestors of modern-day Native Americans. Using the same technology accepted in courts of law, DNA research of thousands of Native Americans from over 150 tribes is presented as well as Mormon scientists who are wrestling with the DNA dilemma that now faces Mormonism. This DVD is available for purchase hereVideo
The Bible vs The Book of Mormon
This DVD is informative, well researched, concise and easy to follow. It does not discuss theology, nor does it ridicule Mormons for their beliefs, but rather focuses on historical and archeological evidences regarding the Bible and the Book of Mormon. This DVD is available to purchase hereVideo
The Bible vs Joseph Smith
In this documentary, a Christian and a Mormon discuss one of the most important questions of faith: How do we know if a prophet is speaking the truth? Hear their discussion as they test the prophets to find out if their predictions actually took place in history. This DVD is available to purchase here.

Books

Mormonism 101 Mormonism is one of the fastest growing religions in the world, with over five million Mormons in the United States alone. For those who have wondered in what specific ways it differs from the Christian faith, Mormonism 101 provides definitive answers. Together the authors, Bill McKeever and Eric Johnson, examine the major tenets of Mormon theology and compare them with orthodox Christian beliefs.
In Their Own Words Countless hours went into compiling this plethora of documented quotations from LDS Church leaders and teachers. The quotations are organized alphabetically under subjects from Aaronic Priesthood to Zion. Under each subject the quotations are grouped by the type of source (LDS scripture, LDS Church President, apostles, etc.). An amazing resource for researching LDS teaching and engaging in thoughtful discussions with LDS friends.