by Mark J. Cares
313pp.
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Do Christians understand Mormonism as well as Mormons understand Christianity? Based on the growth of the Mormon church, much of which comes from those who defect from the Christian faith, the answer is no. Christians can't minister to Mormons until they understand Mormons and Mormonism.
Pastor Mark Cares has developed his own approach to ministering to Mormons. Rather than follow one of the two traditional models for witnessing to Mormons—emphasizing the history of Mormonism or the nature of God, both of which can stress human reasoning at the expense of the good news of Jesus Christ—Cares’ method puts the gospel in the forefront.
By concentrating on the gospel's positive message, we can hope also to convey the message that we are trying to help Mormons rather than attack them. We need to stress what Jesus has already done for them that relieves the pressure of their trying to do everything for themselves.
How can Christians best communicate the gospel? Christians must first know certain things about Mormons: their goal, their chronological plan, their theological plan, their authority and their culture.
Speaking the Truth in Love to Mormons explains the essentials of each of these topics. In addition, it is shot through with detailed and sympathetic portrayals of Mormon culture and the stresses that it places upon its adherents. Finally, it contains a “Dictionary of Mormonese,” an extensive glossary which is invaluable for helping Christians understand how Mormons use familiar theological terms in quite novel ways.
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“Cares, a pastor in Mormon country, gives unusually insightful, compassionate, and practical approaches to evangelizing Mormons. This important book emphasizes recent and undeniably authoritative Mormon sources. Very highly recommended.”
Christian Research
Journal
“Good introduction to Mormon culture and beliefs, with helpful insights on witnessing.”
Jerald and Sandra Tanner, Utah Lighthouse Ministry
“There are numerous books available offering a Christian response to the doctrines of Mormonism .... A recent book titled How Wide the Divide? attempted to demonstrate that the differences between evangelical Christians and Mormons were not really that great. Mark Cares' book is unique because it focuses upon the primary issue—the Gospel of Jesus Christ. On this basis it can be concluded that those who hold to Mormon teaching are not Christians .... Speaking the Truth in Love to Mormons is must reading!”
Pastor Don Matzat
Issues, Etc.
“Mark Cares has, in my opinion, written one of the best books in print on Mormonism and how Christians can share the good news of the Gospel with them. And now, with this updated edition, the book is better than ever. Listen and learn from Mark Cares!”
Table of Contents
Foreword
Preface
Introduction
Part One: Know Mormons
1. Know Their Goals
2. Know Their Plan
—Chronologically
3. Know Their Plan
—Theologically
4. Know Their Authority
5. Know Their Culture
6. Know Their Attractions/Stresses
Part Two: Reach Mormons
7. Reach Mormons with the Power of God's Word
8. Reach Mormons with the Hard-Hitting Law
9. Reach Mormons with the Sweet Gospel
10. Reach Mormons with Love
11. Reach Mormons with Attention to Their Arguments
12. Reach Mormon Missionaries
13. Reach Mormons and Keep Them
Glossary: Dictionary of Mormonese
Selected Bibliography
Index
