Refuting the "Mormon Dilemma" @BereanPerspectiveApologetics

Can the "Mormon Dilemma" Actually Refute Latter-day Saint Theology? Full Video we are responding to:    • The Mormon Dilemma: What Mormons Can't Answer   In this livestream, Samuel Saint-Laurent joins me as we take an in-depth look at *Kelly Powers' "Mormon Dilemma"* and his recent debate with Robert Boylan. Rather than simply reacting, we examine whether Kelly's arguments actually establish **sola scriptura**, or whether they assume it from the beginning. We discuss the Melchizedek Priesthood, apostolic authority, priesthood keys, biblical scholarship, Psalm 110, Hebrews, apostolic succession, and why these issues matter for understanding the Restoration. Along the way we compare Protestant, Catholic, and Latter-day Saint perspectives, reference non-LDS scholarship, and explain why we believe the Restoration provides a consistent framework for understanding priesthood authority throughout both the Old and New Testaments. Whether you agree with us or not, we hope you'll examine the evidence, study the scriptures for yourself, and seek truth with humility. *Topics include:* • Kelly Powers' "Mormon Dilemma" • Robert Boylan's debate on Sola Scriptura • Does the Bible teach the Melchizedek Priesthood? • Psalm 110 and Hebrews • David as king and priest • Bible Hub and scholarly commentaries • Priesthood authority vs. Priesthood keys • Apostolic succession • Why Latter-day Saints believe there was a Great Apostasy • Clement of Rome, Peter, John, and early Christianity • Joseph Smith and the Restoration • Modern revelation • Personal revelation and stewardship • Responding to common Protestant objections If you enjoy thoughtful discussions about the Bible, Church history, apologetics, and the Restoration, be sure to **Like**, **Subscribe**, and leave a respectful comment below! --- Chapters 00:00 – Introduction 00:30 – Kelly Powers' "Mormon Dilemma" 02:15 – Robert Boylan's debate review 05:10 – Who is Kelly Powers? 07:20 – The three "Mormon Dilemma" questions 09:40 – Why these questions don't trouble Latter-day Saints 11:40 – Does anyone besides Christ hold the Melchizedek Priesthood? 13:20 – Why the debate wasn't actually about Sola Scriptura 15:40 – Protestant presuppositions 17:00 – Psalm 110 and Catholic scholarship 21:00 – David as king and priest 24:20 – Is there evidence for a Melchizedek Priesthood? 26:15 – Protestant interpretations compared 27:30 – Bible Hub commentaries 31:30 – Why scholars disagree about Melchizedek 32:00 – Priesthood keys explained 34:20 – Isaiah 22 and stewardship 35:40 – Priesthood authority vs. priesthood keys 36:00 – Where did the priesthood holders go? 38:00 – Apostles vs. bishops 40:20 – Early Church authority 42:30 – Clement of Rome and apostolic succession 44:20 – Joseph Smith and the Restoration 45:30 – Personal priesthood line of authority 47:00 – How priesthood keys function today 50:00 – Christ as the Great High Priest 52:00 – Why unauthorized ordinances matter 55:30 – Revelation, stewardship, and social media ministry 57:15 – "What if God told me the LDS Church isn't true?" 1:00:00 – Personal revelation and accountability 1:02:00 – Faith, testimony, and spiritual witnesses 1:03:30 – Protestant assumptions about mortality 1:05:00 – Internal critiques of Latter-day Saint theology 1:06:30 – Archaeology and faith 1:07:30 – Doctrine & Covenants 107 explained 1:09:00 – The Book of Mormon and priesthood authority 1:10:00 – Why the LDS position is internally consistent 1:11:00 – Audience Q&A 1:36:00 – Upcoming debate discussion & channel updates --- Hashtags #LDS #LatterDaySaints #BookOfMormon #Bible #Christianity #SolaScriptura #MelchizedekPriesthood #Priesthood #Restoration #JosephSmith #RobertBoylan #KellyPowers #Apologetics #ChurchHistory #BibleStudy #Theology #ReligiousDebate #Faith #JesusChrist #Mormon