If the Keystone Is Removed: An Evangelical Review of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

by Samuel Hesman

In If the Keystone Is Removed, Samuel Hesman offers a thoughtful, evangelical review of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (the LDS Church), examining its essential doctrines and the history of its founding. With clarity and compassion, Hesman explores the claims of the LDS Church, such as the divine origin of the Book of Mormon, the authority of its prophets, and its distinct teachings about God, salvation, and the afterlife. Hesman carefully contrasts these doctrines with the teachings of evangelical Christianity.



This book is not a polemic but an invitation to reflection and dialogue. It seeks to equip both LDS and evangelical readers with a set of tools to better examine and understand their faiths. Whether a Christian wanting to strengthen one's theological foundation, an LDS reader curious about evangelical perspectives, or someone seeking an incisive overview of the LDS Church from an evangelical perspective, If the Keystone Is Removed offers a compelling journey through the core truths of faith, inviting all readers to consider the question, What remains when the keystone is removed?

408 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 5, 2025