followHIM Voices of the Restoration 5 • Early Saints • Dr. Gerrit Dirkmaat • April 7 - 13 • Come Follow Me
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Apr 7, 2025 
Join Dr. Gerrit Dirkmaat, an expert on early Latter-day Saints, as he delves into the remarkable journeys of early converts like Abigail Calkins Leonard and Thomas B. Marsh. He discusses their transformative experiences amidst the challenges of the Restoration movement. Explore the radical religious climate during Joseph Smith’s time and the significant calls for knowledge and perseverance in faith. Dr. Dirkmaat also shares touching personal narratives about migration and the profound commitments early Saints made for their beliefs.
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Radical Faith of Early Converts
- Early converts to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints made a radical decision.
- They embraced claims that contradicted the prevailing Protestant belief of sola scriptura.
Book of Mormon's Challenge to Protestantism
- The Book of Mormon challenged Protestant views on salvation and authority.
- It emphasized baptism's necessity, contradicting the Protestant belief in salvation by faith alone.
Eber Howe's Shifting Perspective
- Eber Howe, initially critical of the Church, changed his stance when family members converted.
- This shift highlights the challenge of dismissing the Church when intelligent people join.