Gospel Chats Is Jesus God?
Jan 5, 2026
The hosts dive into the question of Jesus' divinity, emphasizing the importance of belief in His eternal Godhood. They explore scriptural testimonies from the Book of Mormon and discuss the struggles members face in articulating their beliefs. The conversation touches on monotheism versus perceived polytheism, the historical roots of the Trinity debate, and the significance of the Book of Mormon in restoring the understanding of Jesus as God. Ultimately, they advocate simple affirmations of faith and highlight practical approaches to worshiping Christ.
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Book Of Mormon Declares Jesus Is God
- The Book of Mormon's title page declares one purpose is to convince all nations that Jesus is the eternal God.
- Marshall McConkie and Ryan Wilkins stress this as a foundational, non-negotiable claim of their faith.
A Simple Conversation Model
- Marshall recounts a personal conversation where he was simply asked, "Do you believe that Jesus is God?" and replied yes.
- He uses the story to model a straightforward response to the question.
Hesitation Comes From Fear Of Misunderstanding
- Hesitation from Latter-day Saint missionaries often stems from fear of conflating their view with the Trinity.
- Ryan Wilkins notes confusion comes from both difficulty understanding the Trinity and not understanding LDS doctrine about the Godhead.
