Keystone Ep. 19: LDS Bible scholar: We don't play by Protestant rules
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Sep 30, 2024 Ben Spackman, a Latter-day Saint Bible scholar with a Ph.D., dives into the unique biblical interpretations of Latter-day Saints. He explores the tensions between Latter-day Saint beliefs and Protestant doctrines, emphasizing ongoing revelation and scriptural authority. Spackman tackles the complexities of biblical contradictions and discusses the Latter-day Saint view of deification, challenging common misconceptions. He also highlights the interconnections between the Bible and the Book of Mormon, advocating for a nuanced understanding of scripture.
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Protestant Paradigm Influence
- Latter-day Saints often get drawn into Protestant paradigms, especially in America's heavily Protestant culture.
- This is partly due to the Church's early American converts, who brought Protestant baggage.
Protestant Principles
- Protestantism's Sola Scriptura and Perspicuity principles shape their biblical interpretation.
- Sola Scriptura prioritizes scripture, while Perspicuity suggests individual clarity, leading to many denominations.
Seventh-Day Adventists and Ellen White
- Groups like Seventh-Day Adventists, with prophet Ellen White, still operated within a Protestant framework.
- Her prophethood was limited to biblical interpretation, unlike Latter-day Saint prophets who restore biblical authority patterns.