Counterfeits at Your Door

I specifically went to this book in response to visits I have been receiving from some polite Mormon young men. I wanted a fast track to pinning down the peculiarities of their belief system (which is presented in a very measured and reasonable fashion, of course). My problem was not being weak on what I believed, but rather not really knowing anything about what these Mormon visitors believed. For that need, this book was just what I was looking for. This work is directed to Christians of any denomination who use the Bible, and only the Bible, as the ultimate reference and authority for what they believe to be spiritual Truth. The book opens with an overview of core traditional mainstream Christian beliefs, more specifically - Who is God? Who is the biblical Jesus? Who is the biblical Holy Spirit? What is their nature and their origins. What is the nature of the so-called "Trinity". Also, the essence of biblical salvation through Jesus (Yehoshua as I call him personally). In a way, the author is telling you what you believe (sort of). Then (the meat of the volume) are two separate and successive sections dealing with Jehovah's Witnesses, and then the Mormons. The author presents a history of these religious denominations, including dates, locations, founders, etc. Specific beliefs and source texts used by each denomination are discussed thoroughly. There is particular detail about their position concerning the nature and origins of God and Jesus Christ (this information is vital), as well as the "afterlife". There are some somewhat useful hypothetical face-to-faces with these visiting witnesses. Very useful Bible references are provided supporting traditional Christian doctrine. There is also some limited discussion of an emerging denomination known as, "The Way", and some passing mention given to some New Age groups. Concise at under 160 pages. Logical and easy to follow, although I recall seeing just one chart -- the rest was all narrative. No rabbit trails or needless scare tactics about Hell. I may have caught just a whiff of ridicule a couple of times, but in all this was pretty objectively presented, stayed on point, and a fairly pleasant read for a topic which doesn't have much entretainment potential.