Introducing Christian Doctrine

Moving from the LDS into traditional Christianity often requires re-examining doctrines and how the Biblical text was formed, transmitted, and interpreted, away from the presuppositions of a universal apostasy, etc. It's going to take some time. It took me well over a decade to go from atheism to Christianity. Not the same journey, but probably thought through a lot of the same issues you will. Full disclosure: I had a friend who tried to get me to go to one of the sacrament meetings many years ago during my journey; I never went, but we did sit down several times and went over things. Since you've already decided to leave, I won't get into things that are critical of the LDS church. In any case, I'd recommend: Faith After Mormonism: An exceptional resource specifically designed for transitioning individuals. It offers articles, video series, and mentoring networks focused on tackling the exact theological hurdles ex-Mormons face (such as understanding biblical inerrancy or sorting through secondary vs. primary Christian doctrines). Truth in Love Ministry: This ministry provides deep-dive breakdowns contrasting LDS teachings with historic Christian orthodoxy. Their Sources of Authority archive is helpful for evaluating how the Bible is viewed in classical Christian thought versus how it is handled in modern restorationist movements. Introducing Christian Doctrine by Millard J. Erickson A highly accessible, classic introduction to systematic theology from a conservative evangelical perspective. It systematically covers the nature of the Trinity, the authority of Scripture, and the classical view of the afterlife without the complex academic jargon. Unveiling Grace: The Story of How We Found Our Way out of the Mormon Church into the Grace of Jesus by Lynn K. Wilder Written by a former BYU professor, this memoir provides a deeply personal yet highly theological look at the transition. It contrasts a performance-driven, works-based infrastructure with the classical Christian doctrine of justification by grace alone through faith. How the Bible Came to Be by John Barton Transitioning out of LDS theology usually requires building a brand-new foundation for why the Bible can be trusted as a standalone, sufficient authority. This offers excellent, historically grounded explorations of textual transmission, canonization, and manuscripts. Godspeed on your journey.