Examples
They may interpret a Bible passage as referring to an element of LDS theology. For example; Ezekiel 37:16-17 is sometimes read as a prophecy of the Bible and Book of Mormon testifying of each other, which reads:
If that happens ask them:
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Can you show me what in the passage suggests it is talking about the Book of Mormon and the Bible?
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Notice how the passage specifically states that one stick represents “the tribe of Judah” and the other “the sons of Israel and his companions". Does this sound like the passage is talking about two pieces of scripture, or the tribes of Israel becoming united?
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They will likely interpret a Biblical passage as referring to an element of LDS theology (for instance, “this is a prophecy of Joseph Smith”), ask them to point out evidence from the text that supports their interpretation (“can you show me what in the text sounds like its talking about Joseph Smith”?), give them a chance to answer, then offer your TC interpretation with evidence to support it (“notice how it says [x] in verse [y], does that sound like a prophecy of Joseph Smith or [z]”?).
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If they redefine the LDS doctrine in a way that seems to fit with a given Bible passage, first make it clear you are listening to them by repeating their modified definition of the LDS doctrine to them and granting you may be misunderstanding it, then suggest returning to the LDS church’s official definition on the previous page. For example, “I hear you when you say that the church Jesus established remained on earth during the era of the great apostasy and that it only lacked the priesthood authority, and key ordinances, sacraments and doctrines, but that doesn’t conform to my understanding of the doctrine of the great apostasy. Why don’t we look back at the LDS church’s official doctrinal statements and clear this up?”
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