Sharing the Good News with Mormons: Practical Strategies for Getting the Conversation Started

Several "All Stars" of Christian apologetics are brought together in one volume sharing different methods they use to reach Mormons (members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) with the biblical Gospel. People want to know what one thing they can say to win LDS people to Jesus. It doesn't work like that because there are millions of Latter-day Saints with different priorities, varying reasons why they are LDS. Some really believe in the Book of Mormon. Others barely think about it but do love the family programs and ideas. Some are attracted by modern-day prophets and apostles, starting with Joseph Smith himself, who founded the church. To think one Bible verse or pamphlet would reach all of them infallibly is naive. There are many ways to teach the truth of the Bible. The beauty of this book is that the people writing each chapter have actually experienced success in reaching Mormons. The ideas presented are tried and tested. They are loving and not attacking. They show the kind of caring we would want ourselves if someone thought we were involved in something that wasn't what it claimed. People no longer have to be baffled as how to share their faith. Here is an entire book filled with great plans that really work. Try anything from any chapter and if you stick to it, you will see people embrace salvation as a free gift of God. They will stop trying to prove their worthiness. Gone is the excuse that you can't share your faith.

I admit right up front that I am not a huge fan of the LDS 'religion'. I believe it is false and heretical cooked up by some 19-year-old in New York in the early 1800's when he couldn't understand the real Bible. I also have Mormon in-laws who have consistently criticized my understanding of "grace". My view is completely in line with Ephesians 2: 8-9. Logic dictates that it has to be this way as God's gift to His people.I heard this book's author on an apologetics podcast and was blown away by his knowledge and compassion for this misguided cult. He literally softened my heart.This book is a must-have for any Christian who interfaces with Mormons or who dreads the knock on the door and the big smile "HI! I'm Elder Smith...Have you read the Book of Mormon?" Having Sean McDowell involved makes it even better!! Each chapter breaks down a different approach to deal ing with Mormons. All of them good and some are outstanding.

Since not all people respond to any message in the same way, this book is incredibly helpful in showing different ways that people can respond to the truth of God. Not all of the strategies posted here are going to be comfortable for every person to try. That’s kind of the point, pick the one or ones that fit your personality and the people you know the best and go from there.The biggest thing to remember in all of this, is that there is no “magic bullet” when speaking to the LDS. And if you’re looking to “close” An LDS person into historical Christianity in one shot, you will be left disappointed. FYI, debating angrily with the LDS never works. In fact, it tends to reinforce their “persecution” complex. This book helps you figure out the best tact to take. Most importantly, you need to care about the individual people that you’re trying to share historical Christianity with. They are not a “target”, they are people that God loves very much.

Love this book! It is great advice for witnessing to Mormons, but some of the advice also will work for other similar mentalities. Being married to an ex Mormon and having numerous Mormon relatives, I can attest that many of the thought processes and teachings of the Mormon church addressed by the authors is very accurate. A great read even if you do not normally encounter Mormons.

What a fantastic book. There are so many ways to approach the false doctrine of Mormonism, and this book seems to cover them all. If you are looking for ways to share the gospel with Mormons or even just to understand the differences between the LDS Church and the Christian church, I highly recommend this book. It provides approaches from historical reliability, character analysis, doctrine, theological, salvation and so many more. I am grateful that this book is here!

I really enjoyed this book! I've already started using some sections. Chapter 8 with the on-line resources, using the LDS authoritative works to help those in this religion understand or start to question its validity. The book is easy to read and use.

My LDS friends and neighbors are beautiful cultured people. Since they have grown up in Mormonism, it is all they know. They believe their church is the “true church.” This kind of faith is what any believer should profess, however they are being misled and controlled by their church. My heart breaks for them. While they use the same words that Christianity uses, the meanings are different. These terms are explained in Appendix B. Witnessing to them can be a daunting and unnerving task for the uninitiated. How to approach them and gently talk with them without offending them is difficult and requires knowledge and self-control. This book gives numerous examples and techniques on how to do so. Eric Johnson and Sean McDowell have organized the concise essays of 26 respected scholars, apologists and pastors into 6 sections. Each author takes about 10 pages to expound on what has worked for them. If you love your LDS friends and neighbors like I do, you will need to digest this book like you do the scriptures. Having this knowledge will make sure you are armed with the tools to “plant the seed” of true salvation not only for the LDS, but for all the lost on this earth. This book will give you a firm foundation and also lead you to the author’s additional writings contained in the extensive bibliography.

This is an excellent resource that provides many tools in the tool box. Get this and read/study it before you need to reference it in a conversation.