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Unveiling Mormonism

Unveiling Mormonism

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Join Ross Anderson and Bryan Dwyer, pastors with over 50 years of combined ministry experience in Utah, as they take a deep dive on everything Mormon – from theology to history to culture. New topic every Monday.Copyright 2026 PursueGOD キリスト教 スピリチュアリティ 社会科学 聖職・福音主義
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  • The Truth About Enduring to the End (Hebrews 12)

    The Truth About Enduring to the End (Hebrews 12)
    2026/06/02

    Have you ever felt spiritually exhausted, constantly wondering if you’ve done enough for God? In this episode, we unpack Hebrews 12 and explore the difference between trying to earn God’s approval and resting in the finished work of Jesus Christ. Instead of running a fear-driven treadmill of religious performance, believers are invited to fix their eyes on Jesus and run the race in the freedom, grace, and security He already secured on the cross.

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    The Unveiling Mormonism podcast pulls back the curtain on Mormon history, culture and doctrine. Join us for new episodes every Monday.

    Find resources to talk about these episodes at pursueGOD.org/mormonism.

    Help others go "full circle" as a follower of Jesus through our 12-week Pursuit series.

    Click here to learn more about how to use these resources at home, with a small group, or in a one-on-one discipleship relationship.

    Got questions or want to leave a note? Email us at podcast@pursueGOD.org.

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    Hebrews 12: Getting Off the Treadmill of Religion

    Have you ever felt exhausted trying to be “good enough” for God? For many people coming out of Mormonism or other works-based religions, faith can feel like a treadmill that never stops speeding up. You keep trying harder, hoping you’ll finally measure up.

    But Hebrews 12 gives us a completely different picture.

    After spending eleven chapters explaining who Jesus is and what He accomplished on the cross, the author says, “Therefore… run the race.” Hebrews 12:1-2. The difference is this: Christians don’t run to earn God’s love. They run because Jesus has already secured it.

    Jesus already did the work.

    Hebrews teaches that Jesus is the perfect sacrifice for sin. He paid the penalty we could never pay and sat down at the right hand of God because the work was finished. Hebrews 10:11-14. Salvation is not about trying harder—it’s about trusting Jesus.

    That’s why Hebrews 12 tells believers to “strip off every weight” and run with endurance. Hebrews 12:1. Some weights are obvious sins, but others are things like fear, pressure, perfectionism, or constantly trying to please people. Those burdens can keep us from fully resting in Christ.

    The chapter also gives practical encouragement for following Jesus:

    • Embrace God’s loving discipline. God trains His children because He loves them, not because He wants to punish them. Hebrews 12:7
    • Pursue peace with others. Christianity calls us to honesty, humility, and reconciliation. Hebrews 12:14
    • Pursue holiness. God changes us from the inside out through His Spirit. Hebrews 12:14
    • Encourage one another. Christians are meant to help each other remember God’s grace. Hebrews 12:15
    • Uproot bitterness. Hurt and anger can poison our hearts if we hold onto them too long. Hebrews 12:15

    One of the most important verses in the chapter says that Jesus is “the champion who initiates and perfects our faith.” Hebrews 12:2. Jesus doesn’t just start salvation and leave us to finish it ourselves. He is both the author and finisher of our faith.

    That means believers don’t live in fear of losing God’s love every time they fail. Instead, they live in freedom, knowing Jesus already secured victory through the cross.

    Hebrews 12 ends with an incredible promise: believers are receiving “a kingdom that is unshakable.” Hebrews 12:28. Our hope is not built on our own performance or worthiness. It is built on Jesus.

    So stop trying to earn what Christ already paid for. Fix your eyes on Jesus and run the race in freedom.
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  • Faith Beyond Feelings and Burning Bosoms (Hebrews 11)

    Faith Beyond Feelings and Burning Bosoms (Hebrews 11)
    2026/05/26

    In this episode, we explore Hebrews 11 and discover that real faith is not built on visible proof, emotional experiences, or religious performance—but on trusting the unshakable character of God. Looking at the “Faith Hall of Fame,” we’ll see how biblical faith looks backward at God’s faithfulness, forward to His promises, and trusts Jesus even in the uncertainty of the present moment.

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    The Unveiling Mormonism podcast pulls back the curtain on Mormon history, culture and doctrine. Join us for new episodes every Monday.

    Find resources to talk about these episodes at pursueGOD.org/mormonism.

    Help others go "full circle" as a follower of Jesus through our 12-week Pursuit series.

    Click here to learn more about how to use these resources at home, with a small group, or in a one-on-one discipleship relationship.

    Got questions or want to leave a note? Email us at podcast@pursueGOD.org.

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    Hebrews 11 and Real Biblical Faith

    We live in a world that wants visible proof for everything. People trust what they can measure, touch, and verify. But Hebrews 11 teaches that real faith goes beyond what we can physically see.

    Hebrews 11:1 (NLT) says:

    “Faith shows the reality of what we hope for; it is the evidence of things we cannot see.”

    The author of Hebrews was writing to people who were tempted to go back to religious systems because following Jesus had become difficult. They were losing comfort, security, and approval. Hebrews reminds them that true faith is not rooted in visible religion or performance—it is rooted in Jesus.

    Faith Looks Backward

    Hebrews 11:3 says that by faith we understand God created the universe by His command. Biblical faith begins by trusting God as Creator and believing He is sovereign over all things.

    If God spoke the universe into existence, then He is powerful enough to sustain us today.

    Faith Looks Forward

    The chapter then walks through the stories of Abel, Noah, Abraham, Moses, and others who trusted God even when they didn’t receive everything they were promised during their lifetime.

    Hebrews 11:13 (NLT) says:

    “All these people died still believing what God had promised them.”

    Their faith was not based on comfort or earthly success. Their confidence rested in the character of God and the promise of something better ahead.

    Abraham is a perfect example. God promised him a nation, yet Abraham died owning only a burial plot. Still, he trusted God.

    Biblical faith is not about getting everything we want right now. It is about trusting God even when life feels uncertain.

    Faith Is About Jesus

    Hebrews 11 points us toward Jesus. The Old Testament believers looked forward to the coming Messiah, but today we live after the cross and resurrection.

    Faith is not something we manufacture through religious effort or perfect feelings. Faith means trusting the finished work of Jesus and relying on God’s promises even when we cannot fully see the outcome.

    Hebrews 11 reminds us to:

    • Look backward at God’s faithfulness
    • Look forward to God’s promises
    • Trust Jesus in the present moment

    Hebrews 11:6 (NLT) says:

    “And it is impossible to please God without faith.”

    Real faith is not about performance—it’s about dependence on God.
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  • Why We Don’t Need Modern Temples (Hebrews 7)

    Why We Don’t Need Modern Temples (Hebrews 7)
    2026/05/19
    The New Covenant isn't a restoration of ancient temple rituals or a performance-based "covenant path," but a relationship with the person of Jesus who already finished the work for us. When He sat down at the right hand of God, He ended the "waiting game" of religious worthiness and opened the veil for everyone to enter His rest. --The Unveiling Mormonism podcast pulls back the curtain on Mormon history, culture and doctrine. Join us for new episodes every Monday. Find resources to talk about these episodes at pursueGOD.org/mormonism.Help others go "full circle" as a follower of Jesus through our 12-week Pursuit series.Click here to learn more about how to use these resources at home, with a small group, or in a one-on-one discipleship relationship.Got questions or want to leave a note? Email us at podcast@pursueGOD.org.Donate Now--Are We There Yet? Finding Rest in the New CovenantMany of us grew up feeling like we were on a spiritual road trip that never quite reached its destination. In the backseat of faith, we constantly ask, "Are we there yet? Am I worthy enough? Have I done enough?" For those coming from a background in Latter-day Saint (LDS) theology, this feeling is often amplified by the teaching that we live in a "restoration" of ancient patterns—new temples, new rituals, and a "covenant path" that can feel more like a performance-based contract than a relationship.However, the book of Hebrews offers a "game-changer" for anyone exhausted by the waiting game. The Word of God shows us that the destination isn't a future point of perfection we reach through our own effort; the destination has already been reached in the person of Jesus Christ.From Contracts to CovenantsIn our daily lives, we understand contracts: "I do this, you do that, and if one of us fails, the deal is off." It is purely transactional. A covenant, in the biblical sense, is relational—like a marriage. It is God saying, "I will be your God, and you will be my people."While many religious systems turn the "covenant path" into a contract—where blessings are earned through tithing, temple attendance, and dietary codes—the New Covenant flips the script. It isn't about what you do to stay on the path; it’s about what Jesus did to become the path.The Fulfillment of Every PromiseThe Old Testament is a series of layers building toward a climax. Jesus didn't just add another layer; He fulfilled them all:The Noahic Covenant: God promised never to destroy the earth again, symbolized by a "war bow" pointed toward heaven. Jesus took the arrow of that judgment upon Himself.The Abrahamic Covenant: God promised a "seed" to bless all nations. Jesus is that promised seed.The Mosaic Covenant (The Law): This was a conditional covenant that Israel failed to keep. The sacrificial system acted like a "credit card statement"—it showed the debt of sin but could never pay it off.The Sacrifice That Ended All SacrificesHebrews 10:12 provides a direct challenge to the idea that we need to restore ancient temple rituals: "But our High Priest offered himself to God as a single sacrifice for sins, good for all time. Then he sat down."In the ancient Tabernacle, there were no chairs because a priest's work was never finished. The fact that Jesus sat down is a beautiful, definitive statement. If His sacrifice was good for all time, we no longer need animal sacrifices or modern temples with veils. When Jesus died, the veil was torn, signifyng that the "waiting game" is over.Living in the "Already and Not Yet"We still live in a broken world where we struggle with sin and sickness. Theologians call this the "already and not yet." Our sins are already forgiven and the debt is paid, but the world is not yet fully made new.The difference for a believer is the move from anxiety to assurance. We aren't waiting to see if our check clears at the bank of heaven; the check has already cleared. We are simply waiting for the final statement. You don't need a temple; through the Holy Spirit, you are the temple. You don't need to earn your way; Jesus is the way. It’s time to step out of the car and enter His rest.
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    9 分
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