About 8:18 Apologetics

Although I have never been a part of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the ministry I have been called to is one of defending the faith—the faith once for all delivered to the saints (Jude 1:3).

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How I Became Involved in Mormonism

My interest in Mormonism began unexpectedly during my childhood.

I grew up deeply involved in amateur dramatics, frequently performing in local theatres around Windsor, Maidenhead, and Henley-on-Thames. One particularly memorable experience was rehearsing for Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical Whistle Down the Wind, a story about a group of American children who discover an escaped convict in a barn and mistakenly believe he is Jesus Christ.

At the time, I had only recently been baptized into the church. During a rehearsal, I remember discussing the plot with a fellow cast member. I remarked on how “silly” it was that the children believed Jesus had visited the United States, confidently stating that such a thing had never happened.

To my surprise, the cast member responded, “Actually, there is a religious group that believes Jesus did visit America—the Mormons.”

That conversation sparked my curiosity and led me to research the teachings of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS).

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My Research into the LDS Church

Owning first-edition copies of the LDS Standard Scriptures, as well as modern editions, I have spent over two years extensively researching:

• The history and origins of Mormonism

• The theology of Joseph Smith, Jr.

• The archaeological claims supporting or refuting the LDS faith

• Engaging in discussions, debates, and even heated arguments with LDS missionaries face to face

From all that I have studied—and from personal conviction—

I have come to the same conclusion that many others have:

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is a false religion, one of the many false gospels that Jesus Himself and the Apostle Paul warned about in the Gospels and Epistles.

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The Goal of 8:18 Apologetics

My mission for 8:18 Apologetics is not simply to disprove Mormonism, but to provide a Christian alternative to its teachings. My hope is that the Holy Spirit will use this ministry to reach those struggling with their faith—whether it be someone trapped in a Christian cult such as Mormonism, or someone who has yet to find the true Jesus—the Messiah.

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A Bible-Based Approach

While I do not hold academic degrees in theology, my apologetics ministry is grounded in a deep familiarity with the Bible.

My approach is simple: Test everything by Scripture.

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“Do not take my word for anything—examine the Bible and see if it aligns with God’s revealed truth.”

We live in a world filled with false teachings and counterfeit gospels, from the LDS Church and Jehovah’s Witnesses to Progressive Christianity and Islam.

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As believers, we are called to test everything against the authority of Scripture (1 Thessalonians 5:21). My hope is that this work will serve as a tool to help others discern truth and stand firm in biblical faith.

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For more on why I use the bible check out the teachings on

'How Does God Speak To Us Today?'

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