Mormon Missionaries
The people were full of faith. It seemed like there was a different church on every street corner.
It was the most amazing thing to be able to sit down with people and learn about the things that were closest to their hearts.
My mission encompassed most of Alabama, about 1/3 of Mississippi and a few counties of Tennessee. I met people from all stripes of life. I spoke with adherents and leaders of many different faiths. Each person had a unique view of the scriptures and of faith. I had a lot of doors slammed in my face and I did have a lot of people who simply wanted to argue with me and some people who actively tried to convert me to their faith.
All of this however, is to be expected when you are a missionary. My testimony of the Gospel of Jesus Christ grew in ways that it couldn't have otherwise. I learned to rely more on my Savior. I learned that I could not covert anyone. The only way conversion happens is when a person has a direct experience with God. God has to do the converting. That is one of the unique messages of Mormonism. We are simply the messengers.. but the only way someone will truly believe is if God tells them it is true by the power of the Holy Ghost.
Yes we had to answer questions, and teach the doctrine, but none of it mattered unless the individual was willing to ask God about it for themselves.
If you could prove the Bible was true by simple scientific knowledge then most all scientists would be Bible believers today. Going one step more, if you could prove that your interpretation of the Bible was the correct interpretation by empirical evidence then most people would be a part of your own faith.
However, that is not the case.. the only way to "prove" the Bible, or any interpretation of it is with a direct answer from God. (James 1:5)
Also, God is not interested in just converting our minds, He is interested in converting and writing His Law in the fleshy tables of our hearts (1 Cor. 3:3). So faith is a required ingredient in the recipe of becoming born again. (Hebrews 1:1 and 6)
So missionaries just give the message and simply ask you to pray about it. We believe God will answer your prayer in a way that is personal to you and recognizable to you by the power of the Holy Ghost.
That answer might come as a warm feeling in your heart and pure knowledge in your mind so you just simply know it's true. It might come as an audible voice from God. It might come as a vision. Any of these are possible, but most people simply experience the "still small voice" spoken of in the scriptures. (1 Kings 19:12)
However the answer comes to you, it will be clear and recognizable. And once you know.. you know. Then you need to take action. The actions are simple: Repent, be Baptized by one who is worthy and has the authority to do so, receive the Gift of the Holy Ghost, and endure to the end.
I testify that I have had my answer from God. I hope you will listen to the message of our missionaries so you can pray to God to find out if it's true for yourself.
My hope comes from the joy the message of the restoration has given me. I want to share it with you.
Jesus really is the Christ. He is the Savior. He loves you and He died for you. He is still talking to us today and giving more revelation. He has restored his church through prophets and apostles that are ministering today.
Healing is happening, families are being sealed together forever, new scripture and revelation has been canonized, the lame are walking, the sick are being healed, and the blind are receiving their sight.
I invite you to click on the link below and make an appointment with the missionaries to find out our message. If you will pray sincerely about our message I promise God will answer your prayer.
In the name of Jesus Christ, amen.
Click here for Missionaries
My mission encompassed most of Alabama, about 1/3 of Mississippi and a few counties of Tennessee. I met people from all stripes of life. I spoke with adherents and leaders of many different faiths. Each person had a unique view of the scriptures and of faith. I had a lot of doors slammed in my face and I did have a lot of people who simply wanted to argue with me and some people who actively tried to convert me to their faith.
All of this however, is to be expected when you are a missionary. My testimony of the Gospel of Jesus Christ grew in ways that it couldn't have otherwise. I learned to rely more on my Savior. I learned that I could not covert anyone. The only way conversion happens is when a person has a direct experience with God. God has to do the converting. That is one of the unique messages of Mormonism. We are simply the messengers.. but the only way someone will truly believe is if God tells them it is true by the power of the Holy Ghost.
Yes we had to answer questions, and teach the doctrine, but none of it mattered unless the individual was willing to ask God about it for themselves.
If you could prove the Bible was true by simple scientific knowledge then most all scientists would be Bible believers today. Going one step more, if you could prove that your interpretation of the Bible was the correct interpretation by empirical evidence then most people would be a part of your own faith.
However, that is not the case.. the only way to "prove" the Bible, or any interpretation of it is with a direct answer from God. (James 1:5)
Also, God is not interested in just converting our minds, He is interested in converting and writing His Law in the fleshy tables of our hearts (1 Cor. 3:3). So faith is a required ingredient in the recipe of becoming born again. (Hebrews 1:1 and 6)
So missionaries just give the message and simply ask you to pray about it. We believe God will answer your prayer in a way that is personal to you and recognizable to you by the power of the Holy Ghost.
That answer might come as a warm feeling in your heart and pure knowledge in your mind so you just simply know it's true. It might come as an audible voice from God. It might come as a vision. Any of these are possible, but most people simply experience the "still small voice" spoken of in the scriptures. (1 Kings 19:12)
However the answer comes to you, it will be clear and recognizable. And once you know.. you know. Then you need to take action. The actions are simple: Repent, be Baptized by one who is worthy and has the authority to do so, receive the Gift of the Holy Ghost, and endure to the end.
I testify that I have had my answer from God. I hope you will listen to the message of our missionaries so you can pray to God to find out if it's true for yourself.
My hope comes from the joy the message of the restoration has given me. I want to share it with you.
Jesus really is the Christ. He is the Savior. He loves you and He died for you. He is still talking to us today and giving more revelation. He has restored his church through prophets and apostles that are ministering today.
Healing is happening, families are being sealed together forever, new scripture and revelation has been canonized, the lame are walking, the sick are being healed, and the blind are receiving their sight.
I invite you to click on the link below and make an appointment with the missionaries to find out our message. If you will pray sincerely about our message I promise God will answer your prayer.
In the name of Jesus Christ, amen.
Click here for Missionaries
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