Waldron Mission Fund

 

Under the oversight of the elders of the Crossville church of Christ, PO Box 211, Crossville, TN 38557

BULLETIN BRIEF

“DO STATE’S RIGHTS

SUPERSEDE PARENT’S RIGHTS?”

 

TAKE ACTION:  Send an e-mail to the president of the Maryland Department of Education and to the Governor of Maryland.  Please send a copy of this to your family and friends.  AFA suggests that parents find out if sex education is being taught in their schools and, if so, ask to examine the curriculum being used.  (Donald E. Wildmon, American Family Association, P.O. Drawer 2440, Tupelo, MS 38803.    Used by permission.)

 

 

(The) “Maryland Board of Education: ‘State’s rights supersedes parent’s rights.’  Only a positive view of homosexuality can be taught in classrooms.  The Maryland State Board of Education has ruled that the right of the state supersedes the rights of parents in teaching children about homosexuality.  The Board said the “right (of parents) is not absolute.  It must bend to the State’s duty to educate its citizens.”

    The ruling means that the teaching of homosexuality as an accepted and approved lifestyle in Maryland public schools can move forward.  Very important!  Some professionals feel that the Maryland curriculum could become the model for promoting the homosexual lifestyle in public schools across the nation. 

  The new policy prohibits any unfavorable view of homosexuality from being presented. ... The Board has been trying to incorporate the promotion of homosexuality into their sex-education classes.  A federal judge overturned a previous attempt to include the promotion of homosexuality because of the curriculum’s expressed hostility toward Christianity.  But in approving the new curriculum, the Board refused to hear arguments from those who oppose the promotion of homosexuality in the classroom.”

The BOOK OF MORMON

CONTRADICTS THE BIBLE

Jon Gary Williams

 

The Book of Mormon contains numerous contradictions with the Bible.  The following examples, which still appear in recent editions, are more than conspicuous.

¨ The Bible says that Jesus was born in Bethlehem (Matt. 2:1).  However, the Book of Mormon reads, “And behold, he shall be born of Mary at Jerusalem” (Alma 7:10).  The writer of the Book of Mormon simply did not have his facts straight.  The common Mormon explanation for this is that since Jerusalem was so close to Bethlehem, it could be said he was born there.  However, in the Bible, prophets of God did not make it a practice of just being close.  God would not make such a mistake!

¨ The Bible relates that at the crucifixion there were three hours of darkness (Luke 23:44).  However, the Book of Mormon states there was darkness “for the space of three days”  (Helaman 14:20, 27).  Which one is true? 

¨ The Book of Mormon relates that at the tower of Babel the Jaradites had their separate language” (Ether 1:34, 35).  The Bible, however, plainly states “the whole earth was of one language” (Genesis 11:1).  Apparently, the writer of the Book of Mormon mistakenly thought there were many different languages and that God confounded them while sparing the language of the Jaradites.  The fact is, there was only one language and God confounded the people by creating different languages!  It is obvious that whoever wrote the Book of Mormon was lacking in Biblical understanding.

¨ III Nephi 11:8-10 claims that after Jesus ascended to heaven he appeared in America to the Lamanites and Nephites in 34 A.D.  However, this clearly contradicts the Bible.  Of the ascension of Christ to heaven God said, “Sit thou on my right hand until I make thy foes thy footstool”  (Acts 2:34, 35).  How long was He to be in heaven at God’s right hand?  “For He must reign until He hath put all enemies under His feet.  The last enemy that shall be destroyed is death” (I Cor. 15:25, 26).  Furthermore, of the ascension the Bible teaches, “whom the heavens must receive until the restitution of all things” (Acts 3:21).  Christ did not come to America — because He has been in heaven from the time of His ascension.

¨ In the Bible, the name “Jesus” was first announced by an angel to Mary (Luke 1:31).  This was in 5 B.C.  However, Alma 19:29, dated in the Book of Mormon at 90 B.C., has a woman speaking to the Lord and calling him “Jesus.”  Now, which account is true?

¨ The Bible teaches that the church was established on the day of Pentecost following the resurrection of Christ (Acts 2).  This was about 30 A.D.  However, Mosiah 18:17, dated at 145 B.C., has the church already existing.  Quite a discrepancy, to say the least.  Both cannot be correct.  (Note:  This same reference from Mosiah also mentions “baptism” as the means of being added to the church.  However, according to the Bible the baptism taught by Christ did not begin until New Testament times (Matt. 28:19).

¨ The Bible clearly reveals that the disciples of Christ “were called Christians first in Antioch” (Acts 11:26).  This was about 40 A.D.  However, Alma 46:13, 15, dated at 73 B.C., has people wearing the name “Christian.”  This is over 100 years difference.  Now, which account are people to believe?

¨ The Book of Mormon teaches that “Melchizedek...did reign under his father” (Alma 13:18).  Yet, the Bible reveals that Melchizedek was a priest under no one.  His priesthood typified the priesthood of Christ and was, therefore, unique.  In contrast to the Book of Mormon, the Bible states Melchizedek was “without father, without mother, without descent”  emphasizing that he did not inherit his priesthood (Heb. 7:3).  The writer of this book did not know his Bible.

¨ Mosiah 4:2, 3 tells that the people had forgiveness of their sins by the “atoning blood of Christ.”  However, this was over 150 years before Christ died!  The Bible plainly says that “without shedding of blood is no remission” (Heb.9:22).  How could their sins have been forgiven before Christ’s blood was even shed?

¨ III Nephi 18:28, 29 speaks of those who are “unworthy” to partake of the communion and that such people should be forbidden to partake.  This is an obvious reference to Paul’s discussion in I Corinthians 11:27, 29.  (In fact the Book of Mormon has a footnote to that effect.)  The application made here shows that the writer of the Book of Mormon did not understand what Paul was saying and made a serious misinterpretation!  Paul was not discussing man’s personal worthiness or lack of it. Rather, he was discussing the manner in which the communion was being partaken.  The context makes this clear.  The word “unworthily” is an adverb of manner and points to the way and manner in which a thing is done.  The church at Corinth was abusing the communion in the manner they were observing it.  To show the correct idea the American Standard Version uses the phrase “in an unworthy manner.”  By misinterpreting the word “unworthy” the composer unknowingly shows his work to be man-made.

¨ In Ether 3:14 Jesus is reported as saying, “Behold, I am Jesus Christ.  I am the Father and the Son.”  Such a statement is totally false.  To have Jesus claiming to be the Father contradicts many plain Bible verses.  Paul, for example, declared “the head of Christ is God” (I Cor. 11:3).  Jesus himself said, “my Father is greater than I” (John 14:28).  Jesus is not the Father and such a false statement is proof positive that the Book of Mormon is false.

 

 

 

It stands to reason that if God guided the translation of the Book of Mormon, it would not contain such conspicuous contradictions with the Bible.  Remember, Mormon leaders claimed that in translating, all mistakes were corrected as they were detected.  This means that God failed to detect these mistakes!

P.O. Box 126, LaVergne, TN  37086

THE MORMONS CAME CALLING

Jim Waldron

 

                 July 23, 2007—It was about 4:00 p. m. when two young men knocked on our door.  They introduced themselves as elders of the Latter Day Saints Church.  I stepped out on the porch and asked the leader if he were married and had children.  He said no, and I explained that my question was based on Titus 1:5-6, which says an elder must be married and have believing children.

                 I brought up some contradictions between the Book of Mormon and the Bible.  They declined to take a copy of Jon Gary Williams’ book (see the list of books on the last page), but did agree  to take a copy of The Lamb/The Lion commentary on Revelation and a copy of the debate on Pre-Millennialism.  I commended them for their zeal (Rom. 10:2), but not their doctrine.

                 Both were 20 years old and had interrupted their education to spend two years pushing the errors of Joseph Smith, Jr.  Beloved, we need to get our youth more involved in evangelism for our King, Jesus and His kingdom.  You would do well to write for a copy of brother Jon Gary Williams’ book and for other free literature.

 

 

 

 

Editor’s Note: The above letters illustrate the effectiveness of our free evangelistic literature effort literally from Maine to Washington State and places in between.  The books and tracts are being used not only in classrooms, but county fairs and prisons.  Many of those requesting this help are in domestic mission fields.  We urge you to make use of the service. (JW)

 

1.  Is There A Universal Code of Ethics?  21 lessons by 14 authors, among whom are those with more than 150 years evangelizing outside the U.S. Edited by Jim Waldron.  Great for the classroom (7th to adults) or prison work. 

         2. Divorce Debate (Olan Hicks vs Jim Waldron).  About 14,000 of these have been distributed with another 3,000 available soon.

         3. Classical Pre-Millennialism Debate (Pickering vs Waldron).  This debate, held in Australia, was on the 1000 Year Reign.  A good tool to deal with the errors of the “Left Behind Series.”

         4.  Bible Wines, by William Patton.  A great tool for stopping the mouths of those who seek to justify the drinking of alcoholic beverages.

         5.  Jeffrey Johnson vs Jim Waldron Debate on the question of how the Holy Spirit dwells and works in Christians.  This debate is not in print, but you may order a DVD. 

         6.  Letters, Exchange on the Holy Spirit,  Mac Deaver and Jim Waldron.  Order one, a dozen or more.

         7.  Packet on Mental Divorce, Edited by J. Waldron.  This material illustrates there is no more evidence in the scriptures for the neo-waiting game called mental divorce than there is for mental baptism. 

         8.  The Book of Mormon, A Book of Error and Fraud by Jon Gary Williams.  An article from this little book is featured inside.

         9.  The Other Side of Evolution, Jon Gary Williams.  This little book needs to be studied in every classroom (6th grade through adult) in order to arm the saints to refute the pagan-like theory called organic evolution.”

         10. Introduction To Faith Bible Correspondence Course, J. Waldron.  This comes as a master copy of 10 lessons. You make copies as needed.

         11. The Lamb/The Lion.  A commentary based on 576 questions on the great book of Revelation by Jim Waldron.  Twelve years in preparation.  Clear and concise.  Order enough for a class.

         12.  Vital Fundamentals by Jerry Frazier.  A great tool on fundamentals of the church by a brother who obeyed the gospel in prison. It is a powerful tool for the classroom from 6th grade and up, and very useful in prison work. 

         13. Who Is saved?  By Fred Bogle of Orlando, FL.  A series of lessons in booklet form that are great for classroom study or as an aid in teaching non-members.  Order at least a dozen. 

         14. Tracts by Jim Waldron of which you may order a dozen, a 100 or more. *Marriage and Divorce, this tract deals with eight human doctrines on MDR.   *The Gift of the Holy Spirit, showing that the Spirit lives and acts in Christians as Christ does.   *Jesus Said, an excellent study for your denominational friends.  *Is the Doctrine of Saints Only in Benevolence True?    *Beware of Forbidding Brethren.          *The Joy of Giving.  This illustrates that Christians are not required to give so little as ten percent to the Lord.    *Does the Bible Sanction the Use of Beverage Alcohol in Different Countries According to Local Custom?

         15.  The Home and God’s Law Concerning Marriage, Divorce and Remarriage by Perry B. Cotham.  Order one, a dozen or a hundred. 

 

As indicated this is a free service as an evangelistic outreach.  Contributions to our printing needs are truly appreciated.  We encourage all who receive a book or tract to read it and/or pass it on.  Please don’t just let it sit on the shelf. 

Order from:

     Randall Standefer

P. O. Box 123

Dunlap, TN 37337