
The list of "dos and don't's" in witnessing to
Mormons can be quite long, but for simplicity, there are
three really critical "do's".
1. Control the Encounter. Even though it is your house, if you
don't control the encounter, they will. You must be assertive in this.
You should open the discussion with your prayer, not theirs (very important
you never allow them to pray over you) and immediately go into the
questions you wish to ask them. You should go through the questions step
by step and then thank them, make your remarks, give a witness for Jesus,
and you close in prayer.
2. Stick to the Subject. The minute you "pierce their
armor," they will try to sidestep to another issue or attempt
to change the subject by insisting on finding out about your beliefs.
Stay on track and just summarize their response to the last questions
and go on to the next.
3. Emphasize Jesus Christ. Mention Jesus every chance you get.
Remember that Mormons have "another" Jesus (2Cor. 11:4)
and are not familiar with the Bible's message of the Gospel
of Jesus Christ, even though they use His name all the time.
Your missionary friends will say something like: "Good
afternoon, we are representatives of the Church
of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. We would like
to share a successful family program with you and your family, without
any obligation on your part and with nothing to buy. May we come in for
a moment?"
Your response: (You're not going to make it easy). I already have my own
religion. I'm a Lutheran
Their response: Wonderful. Our message is for families of
all faiths. May we come in?
Your response: Yes, come in for a moment. I'd like to ask you a
few questions. You are now seated with your Mormon visitors. You have
stated that as people who wish to serve the Lord, and who
seek truth, any such discussion in the spiritual realm
should begin with prayer, and you lead it! After
everyone has said "Amen," tell them that
you desire to know their motives or purposes for being
there, and you would like to ask them a few questions.
Ask them if this is agreeable to them. If not, gently ask them to
leave. If yes, then go into the first question.
[Someone other than myself wrote the pamphlet I'm copying
and this is a lesson not only about witnessing to Mormon missionaries
but also about pamphlets. This particular one doesn't have biblical advice.
If you have let the missionaries into your house, you have not used
God's advice expressed through the second Epistle of John verse
1:9-11: "Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the
doctrine of Christ, hath not God. He that abideth in the doctrine
of Christ, he hath both the Father and the Son. If there come any unto you,
and bring not this doctrine (the Word of God), receive him not into your
house, neither bid him Godspeed? For he that biddeth him Godspeed is partaker
of his evil deeds."
And secondly: to continue this interview with two Mormon missionaries warrants
two of you. The reason Mormons come in pairs is spiritual power.
The power is doubled when two people in total agreement confront
one person who is not in agreement. Doing this sort of interview alone puts
you at their mercy and in jeopardy.
20 Questions
Question 1. I know that you are missionaries, but what is your
purpose or your end desire for this visit?
Response: (It will be in the nature of a statement that
they would like you to learn about their church or "way of life.")
Question 2. Is the Mormon Church a Christian Church?
Response: Well, of course it is. We bear you our testimony that
it is.
Question 3. I'm a Lutheran. Is my church a Christian church?
Response: There is truth in all faiths.
Question 4. That's not what I really asked you. Does the Mormon
church believe that the Lutheran church is a Christian church in exactly
the same manner and sense that it believes the Mormon
church is a Christian church?
Response: Not really, you see, we have some additional
truths that we would like to share with you. (Don't settle for anything
less than a no!)
Your response: Simply put, you mean. NO!
Question 5. In fact, isn't it true that your church
actually teaches that my church's creed is "an abomination in
the sight of God." and it's professors (members) are all doctrinally
corrupt? Do you believe this to be fully true?
Response: (The Mormon must answer these yes. It will be hard to
extract from them, but stay with it until you get a flat unsoftened
YES in each case).
Question 6. Is Jesus Christ Your Savior?
Response: Yes, of course!
Question 7. Exactly what did Jesus Christ save you from?
Response: From physical death. He died to atone for Adam's transgression.
Question 8. Do you mean He atoned (personally paid) for
your sins? (1 Peter 2:24, Galatians 1:4)
Response: Not exactly.
Question 9. Exactly, how are your personal sins atoned for?
Response: (Will pertain to works and judgment of each person's
works)
Question 10. In other words, you are saying you believe
that Christ's death paid for Adam's sin only and
the immortality promised in the scriptures only means that we
will be resurrected to be judged for our works?
Response: Yes. (Don't settle for anything less!)
Question 11. Do you believe the Bible to be the Word of God?
Response: Insofar as it is translated correctly.
Question 12. You believe then, that the Bible is basically
in error? What percent? Where? What books? Chapters?
Response: (They will avoid giving specific answers. Don't worry, you
will never get one here.)
Question 13. When you appear before the final judgment, do you
hope to become a God, just like our Heavenly Father is a God? Is that
your goal?
Response: Yes
Question 14. Will your works have to include being a
Mormon, being married in the temple, being a member of the Mormon
Priesthood, doing your genealogy? Serving a mission? Attending all your
meetings?
Response: Yes (The Mormon will be reluctant to talk about
the temple, so let him avoid it. The temple ceremonies are secret
and held very sacred. Oaths are made that could put their very eternal
lives at stake to talk about them.)
Question 15. Did our God have to go through such a process
to become a God?
Response Yes (Don't settle for less!)
Question 16. Does He (our God) have a God over Him?
Does that God have a God over Him, then?
Response: yes, yes.
Question 17. Then if you do everything right, you will
get a chance to become a God just like our God. Is that true?
Response: Yes
Question 18. What about Goddesses. Do you believe that God has a God-wife,
our "Heavenly Mother?" In fact, more than one wife?
Response: Yes (To both questions!)
Question 19. Does this God of ours have a physical body? Did he
pass through mortality before becoming a God? Just like you are
hopeful of doing?
Response: Yes.
Question 20. Are these teachings those which have been given in
the "restored" teachings taught by your prophet Joseph Smith?
Response: Yes.
Summary: Let's stop now and see if I'm correct in summarizing
what you have said.:
1. All "Christian" Churches except Mormons are in
error, all abominations before God.
2. The Bible is at best, a weak source of truth. It is in error
and it's teachings about salvation are in error.
3. We must each earn our own salvation.
4. We can become Gods.
5. God was once a man but progressed into Godhood. So did
our Heavenly Mother.
6. All is known because God sent a prophet in these latter days.
You must show your Mormon friends [correction, they are not your friends]
that these concepts are totally outside the Scriptural concept
of Christianity. In fact they are signs of a cult.. not even
a sect. (Refer back to the section, "Is the Mormon Church a Christian
Church?") Your goal here is to actually peel back both sheep-skin
layers. Tell them you are not trying to debate their doctrine,
but to establish IDENTITY.
First, they have shown you that they really are not the sheep of your
Christian flock. They are at your house to pull you out of your
flock and into the one they call home. Get them to admit
that they are. In fact, being deceitful in encouraging others to consider
them as "in the same flock."
Next, use the results of the questions to show that they really
are not a Christian sect. Go through the tenets of a
cult . Please remember. DON'T DEBATE THE POINTS, Just
get them to see that there is a difference and that difference
truly makes them not Christian but a Christian sounding cult. Do not
allow them to draw you into an argument.
The Lord will quicken their hearts to accept this truth.
Your work is only to lay the information before them. The Holy Spirit
will put it into their hearts...