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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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.
Richard Mao's Insight
- Richard Mao, an evangelical scholar, highlighted that Mormonism restores the Old Testament authority pattern.
- This pattern involves an open canon and living prophets, contrasting with Protestantism's closed canon.
Navigating Protestant Challenges
- When Protestants challenge Latter-day Saint beliefs, avoid getting drawn into their framework.
- Acknowledge their perspective but explain the Latter-day Saint approach, focusing on living prophets and an open canon.