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Mormonism: Doctrine of 'Priesthood' 1. Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery: received the Aaronic priesthood from John the Baptist received the Melchizedek priesthood from Peter, James, and John 2. Melchizedek and…

What the Bible says about the... Doctrine of 'Virgin Birth' 1. Isaiah 7:14 Virgin shall conceive and call his name Immanuel -God with us 2. Isaiah 9:6 the child is…

What the Bible says about the: Doctrine of 'Hell' Luke 16: 19 - 31 Lazarus and rich man Jehovah Witnesses claim this is a parable - Jesus never uses names…

Jehovah's Witnesses: Doctrine of 'Kingdom of Heaven' Russell predicted in 1880: the end of 2520 year period ends in 1914 kingdom of God by Christ Jesus would be established world…

Christian Science: Doctrine of 'Death, Resurrection, and Ascension of Christ' Science and Health, p. 46 '.. until he himself ascended, - or, in other words, rose even higher in the…

What the Bible says about the: Doctrine of 'Christ's Death, Resurrection, and Ascension' Christ died: Phil 2:8 the death of the cross Matt 27:57-60 Joseph requests the dead body of…

New Age: Doctrines Four Basic Beliefs: 1. God is impersonal: All true reality is divine. God is all; all is God. 2. Man is a part of God: Personal Enlightenment…

Mormonism: Characteristics Thrifty Zealous Rapid Growth - 200,000/year Large Missionary Force - 26,000 (boys at 19 encouraged to dedicate 2 years) Caution against tobacco, alcohol, tea, coffee, caffeine Requires members…

Mormonism: Doctrine of 'Priesthood' 4. 'The authoritative Priesthood is designed to assist men in all of life's endeavors, both temporal and spiritual. Consequently, there are divisions or offices of the…

What the Bible says about the... Doctrine of 'Salvation' What is needed for salvation: 1. Acts 16:30-33 Philippian jailer saved 2. John 3: 15,16 whosoever believeth shall be saved 3.…