Gospel Fare
The Seductive Power of Apocalyptic Ideas in Mainstream Religions
What drives believers to crime? False prophecies and apocalyptic fervor spark descent into chaos.
Dan Ellsworth
May 8, 2024
What drives believers to crime? False prophecies and apocalyptic fervor spark descent into chaos.
What was taught at General Conference that moved the hearts of our team and writers?
How can we understand personal revelation in a broad context of established beliefs and prophetic authority?
Fixed scripture often ossifies faith. The Church of Jesus Christ solves this by perpetual revelation through recognized prophets.
Remembering the life of M. Russell Ballard through the impact he had on several of our editors, authors, and friends.
How are the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community and Latter-day Saints similar despite originating from different faith traditions? In more ways than you might think.
It’s easy to get fixated on our own actions—or failure to act—in a life of discipleship. The teachings of ancient prophet Ezekial show a God more than ready to act on our behalf—and eager to help us know exactly that.
In contrast with self-worship, authentic love of self is grounded in the transcendent love of God and the real understanding of identity His love conveys to us.
People tend to seek information that affirms what they already think. But prophets are called to a very different task. And whether prophetic teaching is subtle or direct, the public reception is often sadly predictable.
Are we among those deriding and deconstructing prophetic teachings, or are we rejoicing and relishing the chance to hear from them?
Although understandably unsettling to many believers today, the idea that prophets can be wrong points toward some of the hidden beauty in the gospel plan.
Arguably more than any other Christian church, the Old Testament weaves its way through the foundations of Latter-day Saint teaching far more than even members of the Church of Jesus Christ might appreciate.