Standard of Truth S5B11 Kristy’s KorneЯ - D&C 93 Part 2
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Aug 27, 2025 In this engaging discussion, the hosts dive into the radical revelations of Doctrine and Covenants section 93, exploring the complex nature of Jesus Christ. They unravel theological debates surrounding divine sovereignty versus human agency, and how these issues relate to salvation and sin. Through poignant narratives, they contrast Latter-day Saint beliefs with traditional Christian perspectives, particularly on the fate of children in faith. The insights drawn from John chapter one further highlight Jesus's divinity and transformative journey, inviting listeners to reflect on their own spiritual identities.
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Chalcedon’s Paradox
- Chalcedonian Christology forces Jesus to be both fully God and fully man simultaneously, a logically difficult claim.
- Gerrit argues this leads to paradoxes like being 100% mortal and 100% immortal at once.
Aseity Creates Moral Puzzles
- Calvinist aseity makes God fully self-existent and thus logically responsible for everything that happens.
- Gerrit explains this creates the problem of why God would create beings he knew he'd condemn or allow to suffer.
Alvin Smith’s Funeral Sermon
- Gerrit recounts Alvin Smith's funeral where a Presbyterian minister declared Alvin 'clearly in hell.'
- The story illustrates how Calvinist theology affected real families in Joseph Smith's life.
