[AnthonyB]

Interested,

I'm not LDS but I think the following might help you understand LDS better.

Firstly, LDS have an expanded set of scripture one of which includes an ever expanding book called Doctrines and Covenants. It is expanded by officially approved saying from the current prophet. (Bit like Catholic canon law) Since LDS believe in prophets that have an ongoing access to revelation from God, LDS don't feel as tied to have to prove every last belief from the scriptures as other Christians do. Prophets can announce new doctrines or reinterpret old ones in the light of new revelation from God. Traditional Christians (TC's) will think that if someone is saying something that doesn't match already received revelations that they are false prophet. LDS will point out that is what Jesus and the apostles did. TC's will respond but that is our Lord and his chosen apostles. LDS will say Jesus has appointed new apostles of equal authority to the old ones. (Etc......) There are scriptures that can be used to hint at LDS beliefs but the fullness of their beliefs simply isn't contained within the Bible (OT and NT). TC's are bound to base beliefs on the Bible, LDS expand/supplant doctrines with new revelations from their prophets.

If your hoping to refute LDS doctrine using biblical sources, your probably in for a very frustating and utlimately immensely un-rewarding time for all involved.

Secondly LDS don't believe that their exaltation will put them above God, just as your father remains your father as you grow to adulthood and it is you that grows up to hopefully (if you Father has set a good example) take on the best qualities of your father. So LDS believe God will always be their God but that people can grow into becoming like God and take on His best qualities, one of which is the loving creation of children with the ability if they choose wisely to grow into maturity to become like Him.

I hope you enoy your time on this forum. I have found it really interesting to try and understand a biblical belief scheme that is quite divergent from the majority opinion.

(Maybe the mods can create a list of premade links to the best responses about common questions and when people join the forum they can browse that list.)