Ep. 75: Prophet Dallin H. Oaks and Mormons "Coming Closer to Jesus Christ?"

In this episode, Bill Young reviews Dallin H. Oaks’ first address and challenges LDS Claims. The episode ends with Young urging Latter-day Saints to ignore Oaks’ advice to rely only on faithful LDS sources, to research LDS history and doctrine (including from former members and podcasts), and to seek the “living Jesus” found only in the Bible for assured, never-to-be-lost salvation. 00:00 Intro: Oaks’ First Address 03:24 Oaks’ Message as Damage Control 06:16 Why Ex LDS YouTube Matters 07:25 Clip 1—“Passing the Mantle”: Impressions vs. Prophecy 10:11 The Succession Crisis 21:28 Clip 2—‘Covenant Path’ and the LDS vs. Biblical Holy Ghost 26:52 Clip 3—Deception, the First Vision, and ‘Which Jesus?’ 35:29 Do Latter day Saints Have a Savior Now? LDS Salvation Explained 45:37 Clip 4: ‘Developing Faith’ vs. Works-Based Salvation 47:32 Clip 5: Humility, Hell, and the ‘No Apologies’ Problem 53:02 Ensign Peak & SEC Fine: Why Transparency and Repentance Matter 55:17 Race & the Priesthood: Doctrine, Denial, and the ‘Collective Witness’ Claim 01:04:12 Science vs. ‘Spiritual Method’: Shelving DNA, Archaeology, and Translation Issues 01:11:17 Clip 6: ‘Associate with Believers’ as Information/Thought Control 01:15:13 Mormonism’s ‘Special Knowledge’: Preexistence, Godhood, and Afterlife Speculation 01:22:23 Final Plea: Research, Reject Thought-Stopping, and Seek the Jesus of the Bible RESOURCES Oaks’ Talk Video and Transcript: https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/dallin... TTM LDS Worldview Infographic: https://truthtomormons.com/wp-content... Strang’s appointment letter summary from Smith: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Letter_...) Images of Strang’s appointment letter, held by Yale University: https://collections.library.yale.edu/... Apostle Gordon B. Hinckley accepted this blessing letter of Smith III as a valid historical artifact. https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/s... The Faith-weather LDS Holy Ghost: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/s... The LDS Church doesn’t apologize: We all can be more civil on LGBT issues, Mormon leader says - The Salt Lake Tribune Gospel Topics Essays: Race and the Priesthood: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/s... CONTACT: [email protected] WEBSITE: https://www.TruthToMormons.com RECOMMENDED BOOKS The Faithful Vessel and a Glorious Coffin: A Plea to Latter-Day Saints, by Dave Mallinak and Brandon Vaughan. Written by two Utah pastors in Utah that I can highly recommend. Available on Amazon. https://tinyurl.com/mu69jfk8 The Journey to Jesus: Finding Christ After Leaving Mormonism by Brandi Bronson. Former LDS of 27 years and a must read for LDS and Christians alike. Available on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Journey-Jesus-... https://tinyurl.com/mph6n3t Several free digital book downloads from Utah Lighthouse Ministry: https://www.utlm.org/booklist/digital... DISCLAIMER: The views on this podcast are those of Truth To Mormons Ministry and do not necessarily represent the official positions of other featured content. This podcast, is under the Fair Use provisions found in Section 107 of the Copyright Act. Featured content, including thumbnails, are used for purposes of criticism, comment, and teaching. All rights and credits go directly to the rightful owners. No copyright infringements intended. #LDS #"LDSChurch #DallinHOaks #Mormon #Mormonism #exMo #exMormon #religion #LDSBeliefs #Testimony #MormonChurch #Christian #Bible #Polygamy #TruthToMormons