Unmasking the Deception: How Leon Bible Conceals Dake’s Mormon-Like Teachings

Introduction: The Great Cover-Up

Sometimes the most dangerous lies come wrapped in partial truths. In his book defending Finis Jennings Dake, Leon Bible presents what appears to be a thorough defense of Dake’s orthodox Christian teachings. In Appendix Eleven, titled “The Mormon Doctrine of God,” Bible tries to convince readers that Dake’s views are completely different from Mormon theology. He even says the comparison is “laughable.” But when we examine what Dake actually taught throughout his writings—not just the carefully selected quotes Bible provides—we discover something shocking: Dake’s teachings about God have far more in common with Mormonism than Leon Bible wants you to know.

This article will expose how Leon Bible misleads his readers through selective quotation, misrepresentation, and outright deception. We’ll look at what Bible claims Dake taught, then reveal what Dake actually wrote in his other works. The truth is that while Dake used orthodox Christian terminology, he redefined these terms in ways that align disturbingly with Mormon doctrine. By the end of this article, you’ll understand how Leon Bible’s defense actually proves the opposite of what he intends—that Dake’s theology shares fundamental similarities with the very Mormon teachings Bible claims to refute.

Part 1: Leon Bible’s Deceptive Strategy

Before we examine the specific claims, we need to understand Leon Bible’s method of deception. He employs several tactics to make Dake appear orthodox while hiding his actual teachings:

The Art of Selective Quotation

Leon Bible carefully selects quotes from Dake that sound orthodox when taken out of context. For example, he quotes Dake saying that the three persons of the Trinity are “one in unity and eternal substance.” This sounds good, doesn’t it? It sounds like Dake believes in one God, just as orthodox Christianity teaches. But Bible doesn’t tell you that elsewhere, Dake explains what he means by “one in unity”—and it’s not what Christians have historically believed.

Do you see the problem? When Dake says God is “one in unity,” he doesn’t mean one being. He means three separate beings working together—just like three humans might work together on a project. This is exactly what Mormons teach about their trinity!

The Redefinition Game

Throughout his writings, Dake plays a clever word game. He uses all the right Christian words—Trinity, unity, substance, essence—but he gives them new meanings. It’s like someone saying they believe in “marriage” but then defining marriage as “any friendship between people.” They’re using the right word but changing its meaning entirely.

Leon Bible either doesn’t understand this deception or is participating in it. When he quotes Dake using orthodox-sounding language, he doesn’t explain that Dake has redefined these terms to mean something completely different from what Christians have always believed.

Part 2: The Mormon Teaching Leon Bible Claims Dake Opposes

Before we can understand how Leon Bible misleads his readers, we need to be clear about what Mormons actually teach about God. Bible gives us a brief overview, but let’s look more carefully at Mormon doctrine to see how it compares with Dake’s actual teachings.

What Mormons Really Believe About God

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the official name for the Mormon church) teaches several distinctive things about God that separate them from Christianity:

1. God Has a Physical Body: Mormons believe God the Father has a body of flesh and bones, just as tangible as a human body. Their scripture, Doctrine and Covenants 130:22, states: “The Father has a body of flesh and bones as tangible as man’s.”
2. Multiple Gods Exist: Mormons believe there are many gods. They teach that God the Father, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit are three separate Gods, not one God in three persons.
3. Gods Were Once Human: Mormon doctrine teaches that God the Father was once a man like us who became God through a process of exaltation. As their founding prophet Joseph Smith taught: “God himself was once as we are now, and is an exalted man.”
4. Humans Can Become Gods: Mormons believe that faithful Mormons can eventually become gods themselves, ruling over their own planets. This is summed up in their famous couplet: “As man is, God once was; as God is, man may become.”
5. God Lives on a Planet: Mormon theology teaches that God the Father lives on a planet near a star called Kolob. This is found in their scripture, the Book of Abraham.

Part 3: Leon Bible’s Five Claims—And the Hidden Truth

Now let’s examine each of Leon Bible’s attempts to distinguish Dake from Mormon theology. We’ll see how Bible either misunderstands or deliberately misrepresents both Dake’s teachings and their similarities to Mormon doctrine.

Claim #1: “Mormons Believe the Trinity Doctrine Is False, But Dake Affirms It”

Leon Bible writes: “Mormons believe the teaching of the Trinity is false. They also believe in more than one God… Contrary to this kind of teaching Dake writes: ‘The whole Bible abundantly proves that there are three separate persons in the Godhead, or in the “one Lord” and “one God” or Deity; that these three persons are in absolute unity and “are one…”‘”

This sounds like Dake believes in the Trinity, doesn’t it? But Bible is playing word games here. Yes, Dake uses the word “Trinity,” but look carefully at what he actually teaches about it:

Do you see what’s happening? Dake says “Trinity,” but he defines it as three separate beings with separate bodies, souls, and spirits. This is exactly what Mormons teach! They also believe in a “Godhead” of three separate beings. The only difference is that Mormons are honest about calling them three Gods, while Dake uses the word “Trinity” to disguise his polytheism.

Claim #2: “Mormons Believe God Is President, But Dake Teaches Equality”

Leon Bible states that Mormons view the Godhead like a presidency with the Father as president and the Son and Spirit as counselors. He then claims Dake teaches equality, quoting: “Equality with God in Divinity is definitely stated (Jn. 5:19-29; Phil. 2:5-11).”

Again, this sounds good on the surface. But let’s look at what Dake actually teaches about the relationship between the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit:

So while Dake uses the word “equality,” he actually teaches a hierarchy very similar to the Mormon concept. The Father is in charge, the Son is subordinate, and the Spirit is sent by both. This subordinationist view (the belief that the Son and Spirit are eternally subordinate to the Father) is another departure from orthodox Christianity.

Claim #3: “Mormons See the Trinity as Pagan Heresy, But Dake Proves It from Scripture”

Bible points out that Mormons regard the Trinity as a pagan heresy and then states: “Contrary to this Mormon teaching, Dake lists over 500 Scriptures proving the Trinity to be a biblical doctrine.”

This is perhaps the most deceptive of Bible’s claims. Yes, Dake lists many scriptures, but he uses them to prove his own unique version of the “Trinity”—three separate Gods—not the biblical doctrine of one God in three persons. It’s like someone listing 500 verses to “prove” that the earth is flat. The number of verses doesn’t matter if you’re misinterpreting them!

Let’s look at how Dake actually uses Scripture:

Do you see the pattern? Dake takes verses that prove the Trinity (one God, three persons) and twists them to teach tritheism (three Gods). This is exactly what Mormons do—they use the same Bible verses but interpret them to mean three separate Gods!

Claim #4: “Mormons Believe in Infinite Gods, Dake Believes in One God”

Bible quotes Mormon sources teaching there are an infinite number of gods, then claims Dake opposes this by calling the idea of becoming gods “satanic in origin.”

This is a clever misdirection. While it’s true that Dake doesn’t teach an infinite number of gods, he does teach THREE Gods, which is still polytheism! And regarding humans becoming divine, Dake’s actual teaching is more complex than Bible admits:

While Dake doesn’t go as far as Mormons in saying humans become Gods (capital G), his teaching that humans are in the “God-class” and will rule over worlds is surprisingly similar to Mormon doctrine. Leon Bible conveniently ignores these passages.

Claim #5: “Mormons Say God Has Flesh and Bones, Dake Says God Is Spirit”

This is where Leon Bible’s deception becomes most obvious. He quotes Dake saying “God has a ‘spirit’ body, not flesh and blood” and “God is not flesh and blood.” Bible wants you to think this means Dake teaches God is spirit in the way orthodox Christianity understands it.

But here’s what Leon Bible doesn’t tell you—Dake’s “spirit body” is still a physical body! Let’s look at what Dake actually teaches:

Do you see what Dake is really teaching? God has a body with hands, feet, eyes, mouth, and all other parts. This body is located in one place (heaven) and must travel to get to another place (earth). The only difference between Dake’s God and the Mormon God is the material the body is made from—Dake says “spirit,” Mormons say “flesh and bones.” But both teach that God has a tangible, located, physical form!

Part 4: The Deeper Similarities Leon Bible Won’t Discuss

Beyond the five points Leon Bible addresses, there are even more troubling similarities between Dake’s theology and Mormon doctrine that Bible completely ignores. These additional parallels reveal just how deeply Dake’s teachings diverge from orthodox Christianity and align with Mormon thought.

God Lives in a Physical Location

Both Mormons and Dake teach that God the Father lives in a specific physical location:

Compare this with Mormon teaching that God lives on or near a planet called Kolob. Both systems place God in a specific physical location in the universe, limiting Him to that place. This contradicts the biblical teaching that God is omnipresent (present everywhere).

Multiple Inhabited Worlds

Both Dake and Mormon theology teach about multiple inhabited worlds throughout the universe:

Mormons similarly teach about multiple worlds with inhabitants, over which exalted humans will eventually rule as gods. While the details differ, both systems imagine a universe filled with inhabited planets—something the Bible never teaches.

Pre-Earth Existence and Rebellion

Both systems teach about events and rebellions that occurred before the creation of Adam:

Mormons teach about a pre-mortal existence where spirits lived with God before coming to earth, and where Lucifer rebelled and was cast out. While the details differ, both Dake and Mormons have elaborate stories about pre-Adamic events that go far beyond what Scripture actually teaches.

Physical Beings in Heaven

Both Dake and Mormons populate heaven with physical beings that have bodies:

This materialistic view of heaven, where everything is physical and bodily, aligns more with Mormon cosmology than with biblical spirituality. While the Bible teaches about the resurrection body, it doesn’t turn heaven into a purely physical realm like Dake and the Mormons do.

Part 5: Why Leon Bible’s Defense Fails

Now that we’ve seen what Dake actually taught, let’s examine why Leon Bible’s defense completely fails to distinguish Dake from Mormon theology. In fact, Bible’s defense actually highlights the similarities he’s trying to deny.

The Problem of Selective Evidence

Leon Bible’s greatest failure is his selective use of evidence. He cherry-picks quotes from Dake that sound orthodox while ignoring the vast amount of material where Dake explains what he really means by these orthodox-sounding terms. This is like quoting a cult leader saying “I believe in Jesus” without mentioning that the cult leader thinks Jesus is a space alien. The words sound right, but the meaning is completely wrong.

For example, Bible quotes Dake saying God is “one in unity and eternal substance.” But he doesn’t quote Dake explaining that this “unity” is like three humans working together, or that each person of the Trinity has their own separate body, soul, and spirit. This selective quoting is either incompetent scholarship or deliberate deception.

The Failure to Understand Redefinition

Bible either doesn’t understand or won’t acknowledge that Dake consistently redefines theological terms. When Dake says “Trinity,” he doesn’t mean what Christians have meant for 2,000 years. When he says God is “spirit,” he doesn’t mean non-physical. When he says the three are “one,” he doesn’t mean one being.

This redefinition trick is exactly what Mormons do. They use Christian vocabulary with non-Christian definitions. By failing to recognize or acknowledge this, Bible’s defense becomes meaningless. He’s defending Dake’s words without defending Dake’s actual beliefs.

The Ironic Proof of Similarity

Ironically, Leon Bible’s attempt to distinguish Dake from Mormonism actually proves their similarity. Look at his main arguments:

• Bible says Dake believes in the Trinity—but so do Mormons, they just define it as three Gods.
• Bible says Dake teaches from Scripture—but so do Mormons, they just interpret it differently.
• Bible says Dake rejects the idea of humans becoming God—but Dake teaches humans are in the “God-class.”
• Bible says Dake teaches God is spirit—but Dake’s “spirit body” is still a physical, located body.

Every defense Bible offers could equally be used to defend Mormonism! This shows that the problem isn’t just using the right words but having the right understanding of what those words mean.

Part 6: The Real Comparison—Dake and Mormon Doctrine Side by Side

To fully understand how similar Dake’s teachings are to Mormon doctrine, let’s put them side by side on key theological points:

Doctrine	Mormon Teaching	Dake’s Teaching	Orthodox Christianity
Nature of God	God has a tangible body of flesh and bones	God has a tangible spirit body with all bodily parts	God is spirit, without body or parts
Trinity	Three separate Gods working in unity	Three separate persons with separate bodies, “one” in purpose	One God eternally existing in three persons
God’s Location	Lives on/near planet Kolob	Lives on planet Heaven in the north	Omnipresent, not limited to location
Multiple Worlds	Many inhabited worlds exist	Kingdoms on many planets	Scripture speaks only of Earth
Human Destiny	Can become gods of own worlds	In “God-class,” will rule planets	Glorified creatures worshiping God
Pre-Earth History	Pre-mortal spirit existence	Pre-Adamite races and worlds	Creation begins with Genesis 1:1

This comparison makes it crystal clear: Dake’s theology has far more in common with Mormonism than with orthodox Christianity. On every major point about the nature of God, Dake sides with the Mormons against historic Christian teaching.

Part 7: Why This Matters for Your Faith

You might be wondering, “Why does this matter? What difference does it make if Dake’s teachings are similar to Mormon doctrine?” The answer is that these aren’t minor theological disputes—they strike at the very heart of the Christian faith.

It Changes Who You Worship

If Dake is right and there are three separate Gods with bodies, then Christianity is polytheistic, not monotheistic. You’re not worshiping the one true God revealed in Scripture but one of three gods. This fundamentally changes the nature of worship and prayer. Which God do you pray to? Can they disagree with each other? The confusion this creates destroys the simplicity and beauty of biblical worship.

It Undermines the Incarnation

If God already has a body, as both Dake and Mormons teach, then what’s special about the incarnation? The wonder of Christmas—that God became man—loses its meaning if God already has a body. The incarnation becomes just one bodied being taking on a different kind of body, rather than the infinite, spiritual God taking on human nature for our salvation.

The Bible presents the incarnation as an amazing miracle: “And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us” (John 1:14). This is astounding because God is spirit, yet He took on flesh. But if God already has a body, where’s the miracle?

It Limits God’s Power to Save

A God who is confined to a physical location, even if that location is “planet Heaven,” cannot be omnipresent. He cannot be with every believer always. He cannot hear all prayers simultaneously. He must travel from place to place, meaning He’s absent from most of the universe most of the time.

How can such a limited God save us? How can He work all things together for good if He’s not present everywhere? How can He be our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble (Psalm 46:1) if He’s located only on a planet in the north?

It Opens the Door to Deception

Once you accept that biblical terms can be redefined—that “Trinity” can mean three Gods, that “spirit” can mean having a body, that “one” doesn’t really mean one—you’ve opened the door to any false teaching. Any cult or false teacher can use biblical words with non-biblical meanings and claim to be Christian.

This is exactly how Mormons, Jehovah’s Witnesses, and other cults operate. They use Christian vocabulary with non-Christian definitions. When Christians like Leon Bible defend this practice in Dake, they’re helping to normalize the very deception that leads people away from biblical truth.

Part 8: Examining Leon Bible’s Motives

We must ask a difficult question: Why would Leon Bible work so hard to defend teachings that are clearly similar to Mormon doctrine? Why would he use selective quotation and misrepresentation to make Dake appear orthodox? There are several possible explanations:

Possibility 1: Ignorance

Perhaps Leon Bible simply doesn’t know Dake’s complete teachings. Maybe he’s only read selected portions of Dake’s works and doesn’t realize how radical Dake’s theology really is. This would make Bible incompetent as a biographer and defender, but not deliberately deceptive.

However, this seems unlikely. Bible wrote an entire book about Dake and claims to have studied his works thoroughly. It’s hard to believe he could miss teachings that appear throughout Dake’s writings.

Possibility 2: Confusion

Maybe Bible himself is confused about theology. Perhaps he doesn’t understand the difference between three persons in one God (orthodox Trinity) and three Gods working together (tritheism). This theological confusion might lead him to think Dake’s teachings are orthodox when they’re not.

But Bible demonstrates enough theological knowledge in his book to make this explanation questionable. He clearly understands what Mormons teach and why it’s wrong. How can he not see the same problems in Dake?

Possibility 3: Deception

The most troubling possibility is that Bible knows exactly what Dake taught but is deliberately hiding it. Perhaps he believes Dake’s teachings are valuable despite their errors, so he’s trying to make them appear orthodox to gain wider acceptance. This would make Bible guilty of the very deception we’ve been exposing.

Possibility 4: Financial or Personal Interest

We must consider whether Bible has financial or personal reasons for defending Dake. Is he connected to Dake Publishing? Does he profit from Dake Bible sales? Does he have personal relationships that would be damaged if he told the truth about Dake’s theology?

Whatever Bible’s motives, the result is the same: readers are being misled about what Dake actually taught. Those who trust Bible’s defense might accept Dake’s teachings without realizing they’re embracing ideas that align more with Mormonism than Christianity.

Part 9: The Broader Impact of Dake’s Mormon-Like Teachings

The similarities between Dake and Mormon theology don’t exist in isolation. They’re part of a broader pattern of error that has influenced millions of Christians through the Dake Bible. Let’s examine how these false teachings have spread and what damage they’ve caused.

The Penetration into Pentecostal and Charismatic Churches

Dake’s teachings have particularly influenced Pentecostal and Charismatic churches, where his Reference Bible is often treated as authoritative. Many pastors and teachers in these movements quote Dake’s notes as if they were Scripture itself, not realizing they’re spreading Mormon-like doctrines about God.

This has led to widespread confusion about basic Christian doctrine. Churches that would never knowingly embrace Mormon theology are unknowingly teaching Dake’s three-Gods doctrine because it comes packaged in a “Reference Bible” with orthodox-sounding language.

The Connection to “Little Gods” Theology

Dake’s teaching that humans are in the “God-class of beings” has contributed to the “little gods” heresy popular in some Word of Faith circles. Teachers like Kenneth Copeland and others have built on Dake’s foundation, taking his ideas even further.

When you teach that God has a body like ours, that we’re in the same class of beings as God, and that we’ll rule planets in eternity, you’re only a small step away from saying humans can become gods. This progression from Dake’s theology to full-blown “little gods” doctrine shows the danger of his teachings.

The Undermining of Biblical Authority

By redefining biblical terms while claiming to be thoroughly biblical, Dake undermines the authority of Scripture itself. If words can mean whatever we want them to mean, then the Bible becomes a wax nose that can be shaped to teach anything.

This approach to Scripture has spread far beyond those who use the Dake Bible. It’s contributed to a broader evangelical problem where people claim biblical support for obviously unbiblical ideas simply by redefining terms or taking verses out of context.

Part 10: What Dake Actually Said—Extended Documentation

To fully expose Leon Bible’s deception, we need to provide extensive documentation of what Dake actually taught. The following quotes, taken from various works by Dake, prove beyond doubt that his theology shares fundamental similarities with Mormon doctrine.

On God Having a Body

These quotes prove that Dake didn’t just use anthropomorphic language about God—he literally believed God has a body with parts, located in space, unable to be physically omnipresent. This is exactly what Mormons teach, just with different terminology about the body’s composition.

On Three Separate Beings

Notice how Dake explicitly teaches that each person of the Trinity is “complete in Himself and does not need the others.” This destroys the essential unity of the Godhead and creates three independent Gods—pure tritheism, just like Mormonism.

On Heaven as a Physical Planet

Just as Mormons teach that God lives on a planet (Kolob), Dake teaches God lives on “planet Heaven.” Both systems reduce the transcendent God to a being who needs a physical location to inhabit.

On Humans in the God-Class

While Dake stops short of saying humans become Gods (capital G) like Mormons teach, his teaching that humans are in the “God-class of beings” lays the foundation for the same error. It blurs the Creator-creature distinction that is fundamental to biblical theology.

Part 11: How to Recognize and Refute These Errors

Now that we’ve exposed the deception, how can Christians protect themselves from these errors? How can we help others who have been influenced by Dake’s teachings or Leon Bible’s misleading defense? Here are practical steps for recognizing and refuting these false doctrines.

Learn to Spot Redefined Terms

The first step is learning to recognize when familiar Christian terms are being used with non-Christian meanings. Ask these questions:

• When someone says “Trinity,” do they mean one God in three persons, or three separate beings?
• When they say God is “spirit,” do they mean non-physical, or some kind of refined physical substance?
• When they say the three are “one,” do they mean one in being/essence, or just one in purpose?
• When they use biblical terms, do their explanations match what Christians have historically believed?

Don’t be satisfied with orthodox-sounding words. Dig deeper to understand what people actually mean by the terms they use.

Test Everything by Scripture—In Context

Dake claimed to be thoroughly biblical, listing hundreds of verses to support his views. But he consistently took verses out of context and forced them to say things they don’t mean. When evaluating any teaching:

• Read verses in their full context, not as isolated proof texts
• Consider the type of literature (poetry, narrative, prophecy, etc.)
• Recognize figures of speech and don’t interpret them literally when they’re clearly metaphorical
• Compare Scripture with Scripture—let clear passages interpret unclear ones
• Be suspicious of any teaching that requires redefining common biblical terms

Know the Historical Faith

One of the best protections against error is knowing what Christians have historically believed. The major creeds and confessions of the church—like the Apostles’ Creed, the Nicene Creed, and the Athanasian Creed—provide guardrails that help us recognize when someone has departed from biblical Christianity.

These creeds weren’t invented by men but were carefully formulated to express what the Bible teaches in clear terms that exclude heretical interpretations. When someone like Dake contradicts these historic statements of faith, it’s a red flag that they’ve departed from biblical truth.

Understand Why Correct Doctrine Matters

Some people think doctrine doesn’t matter as long as you love Jesus. But which Jesus do you love? The Jesus who is one of three Gods? The Jesus who had to become God? The Jesus who is a created being? What you believe about God determines whether you’re worshiping the true God or an idol of your imagination.

Correct doctrine matters because:

• It determines who we worship
• It shapes how we understand salvation
• It affects how we pray and relate to God
• It influences how we read and interpret Scripture
• It guards us against deception and false teaching

Part 12: The Pattern of Deception in Bible’s Other Defenses

Leon Bible’s deceptive defense of Dake regarding Mormon doctrine is not an isolated incident. Throughout his book, Bible employs similar tactics to defend other problematic teachings of Dake. Understanding this pattern helps us see the systematic nature of the deception.

Defending the Trinity While Teaching Tritheism

In Bible’s Appendix Nine on the Trinity, he employs the same strategy. He quotes orthodox definitions of the Trinity from respected theologians, then claims Dake’s definition matches these. But he carefully avoids quoting Dake’s explanations that reveal he actually taught three separate Gods.

For example, Bible quotes the Westminster Confession saying God is “without body, parts, or passions.” But he doesn’t mention that Dake explicitly contradicts this, teaching that God has body, parts, and passions! This is like claiming someone agrees with the speed limit while hiding the fact that they define “55 mph” as “any speed I feel like driving.”

Defending Against Tritheism While Confirming It

In Appendix Ten on “Tri-theism,” Bible tries to prove Dake wasn’t a tritheist (believer in three Gods). He quotes Dake saying the three persons are “one in unity and eternal substance.” But Bible doesn’t quote Dake explaining that this unity is like three humans working together, or that each person could exist completely independently of the others.

Bible’s defense actually proves Dake was a tritheist! He just uses orthodox-sounding words to hide the reality of what Dake taught.

Part 13: Why Leon Bible’s Book Is Dangerous

Leon Bible’s book defending Dake is dangerous precisely because it appears scholarly and thorough. Readers who don’t check Bible’s claims against Dake’s actual writings might be convinced that Dake’s teachings are orthodox. This can lead to serious spiritual consequences.

It Provides Cover for False Teaching

By making Dake appear orthodox, Bible’s book provides cover for the spread of false teaching. Pastors and teachers can point to Bible’s book as proof that Dake’s theology is sound, without having to examine Dake’s actual teachings themselves. This multiplies the influence of Dake’s errors.

It Confuses Young Believers

Young Christians who encounter Bible’s book might accept his defenses without having the theological background to recognize the deception. They might then study Dake’s Reference Bible, absorbing false teachings about God’s nature while thinking they’re learning biblical truth.

It Normalizes Theological Deception

When respected Christian authors like Leon Bible use deceptive tactics to defend false teaching, it normalizes this approach. Others might follow his example, using selective quotation and redefinition to make any false teaching appear biblical.

It Undermines Discernment

If Leon Bible can make Dake’s Mormon-like theology appear orthodox, what other false teachings might be disguised as biblical truth? His book undermines the very possibility of theological discernment by showing that anything can be made to sound orthodox with enough clever argumentation.

Part 14: What Should Christians Do?

Given the serious nature of these deceptions, how should Christians respond? Here are practical steps for individuals, churches, and Christian leaders:

For Individuals

1. Stop using the Dake Bible: If you own a Dake Bible, stop using it for study. Its notes contain serious theological errors that can corrupt your understanding of God and Scripture.
2. Warn others: Share this information with friends and family who might be using Dake’s materials. Many people don’t know about these problems and need to be warned.
3. Study sound theology: Replace Dake’s teachings with solid biblical theology. Read trusted authors who affirm historic Christian doctrine.
4. Learn to discern: Develop your ability to recognize false teaching by studying Scripture carefully and learning what Christians have historically believed.

For Churches

1. Remove Dake materials: Churches should remove Dake Bibles and materials from their libraries and bookstores.
2. Teach correct doctrine: Pastors should teach clearly about the nature of God, the Trinity, and other doctrines Dake corrupted.
3. Address the influence: If Dake’s teachings have influenced your congregation, address these errors directly through teaching and correction.
4. Provide alternatives: Recommend solid study Bibles and resources to replace Dake materials.

For Christian Leaders

1. Speak out: Christian leaders with platforms should warn about Dake’s errors and Leon Bible’s deceptive defense.
2. Write and teach: Produce materials that clearly explain why Dake’s theology is wrong and dangerous.
3. Model integrity: Show how to accurately represent others’ views, even when disagreeing with them.
4. Promote discernment: Help Christians develop the skills to recognize and refute false teaching.

Part 15: Answering Potential Objections

Those who defend Dake or Leon Bible might raise several objections to this article. Let’s address the most common ones:

Objection 1: “You’re taking Dake out of context!”

Answer: We’ve provided extensive quotations from multiple works by Dake, showing consistent patterns in his teaching. The context only makes things worse, not better. When you read Dake’s full explanations, his departure from orthodoxy becomes even clearer.

Objection 2: “Dake was a great Bible teacher who helped many people!”

Answer: Even if Dake helped some people in some ways, this doesn’t excuse his false teaching about God’s nature. A math teacher who teaches that 2+2=5 is a bad math teacher, no matter how inspiring their lectures might be. When it comes to the nature of God, accuracy matters infinitely more than inspiration.

Objection 3: “You’re causing division in the body of Christ!”

Answer: False teaching causes division, not exposing it. Dake’s theology divides people from biblical truth. Leon Bible’s deception divides people from accurate understanding. Exposing these errors helps bring unity around true doctrine, not false compromise.

Objection 4: “Judge not lest ye be judged!”

Answer: Jesus commanded us to “judge righteous judgment” (John 7:24). We’re not judging Dake’s or Bible’s hearts—only God can do that. We’re judging their teachings by comparing them with Scripture, which is exactly what the Bible commands us to do (1 John 4:1; Acts 17:11).

Objection 5: “This is just your interpretation!”

Answer: The issues we’ve raised aren’t matters of interpretation but of plain statements. When Dake says God has a body with hands, feet, and eyes, that’s not ambiguous. When he says there are three separate persons with three separate bodies, that’s clear. When he says God lives on planet Heaven in the north, that’s explicit. These aren’t interpretive disagreements but factual statements about what Dake taught.

Part 16: The Heart of the Gospel at Stake

As we near the conclusion of this extensive examination, we must understand that this isn’t merely an academic theological debate. The issues we’re discussing strike at the very heart of the Gospel message itself.

The God Who Saves

The Gospel declares that God Himself, in the person of Jesus Christ, came to save us. Not one of three Gods, but the one true God taking on human nature. As Paul writes, “God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself” (2 Corinthians 5:19).

But if Dake is right and there are three separate Gods, which God saves us? Did one God send another God to die for creatures of a third God (since Dake teaches the Spirit created us)? The confusion this creates undermines the simple beauty of the Gospel: God saves sinners.

The Power of the Cross

At the cross, we see the intersection of divine justice and divine love. The same God who is offended by our sin is the God who pays for our sin. This is only possible because God is truly one.

But in Dake’s system, one God (the Father) is offended, another God (the Son) pays the price, and a third God (the Spirit) applies the salvation. This turns the cross into a transaction between separate deities rather than the self-sacrifice of the one true God.

The Hope of Eternal Life

Jesus defined eternal life as knowing “the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent” (John 17:3). Note that—the ONLY true God. Not one of three true Gods, but the only one.

Dake’s theology, defended by Leon Bible, robs believers of the confidence that comes from knowing the one true God. Instead of resting in the unchangeable nature of the one eternal God, they’re left wondering about the relationship between three separate deities.

Conclusion: Truth Matters More Than Reputation

We’ve now thoroughly documented how Leon Bible’s defense of Dake against comparisons with Mormon doctrine is built on deception. Through selective quotation, misrepresentation, and the failure to acknowledge Dake’s redefinition of terms, Bible has created an illusion of orthodoxy where none exists.

The evidence is overwhelming:

• Dake taught that God has a physical body, just as Mormons teach
• Dake taught three separate beings, not one God in three persons
• Dake taught that God lives on a planet in a specific location
• Dake taught that humans are in the “God-class” of beings
• Dake’s theology shares fundamental similarities with Mormon doctrine

Leon Bible’s attempt to deny these similarities only works if readers don’t check his claims against Dake’s actual writings. When we do that checking, Bible’s defense collapses entirely.

A Call to Honesty

This article is a call to honesty in theological discussion. If Dake’s teachings align with Mormon doctrine in significant ways—and they do—then we must acknowledge this truth. Defending error through deception only multiplies the damage.

Leon Bible had an opportunity to provide an honest assessment of Dake’s theology, acknowledging both strengths and serious errors. Instead, he chose the path of deception, misleading readers about what Dake actually taught. This dishonesty serves no one and damages the cause of truth.

A Call to Discernment

For readers, this exposé is a call to careful discernment. Don’t accept defenses of teachers at face value, especially when those defenses seem to contradict what you know about their actual teachings. Check the sources. Read the full context. Compare with Scripture and historic Christian doctrine.

A Call to Courage

For pastors and Christian leaders, this is a call to courage. It’s not easy to expose popular false teachers or to contradict respected authors like Leon Bible. But love for God’s truth and God’s people demands that we speak up when error is being promoted as truth.

The Final Word

In his attempt to defend Dake from comparison with Mormon doctrine, Leon Bible has actually proven the comparison valid. By trying to make Dake appear orthodox through deception, he’s demonstrated that Dake’s actual teachings cannot withstand honest examination.

The God of the Bible—the one true God who exists eternally as three persons in one essence—is infinitely greater than the limited, located, bodied deity of both Dake and Mormon theology. This God, who is spirit, who is omnipresent, who is truly one while existing as three persons, is alone worthy of our worship.

Let us reject the false gods of human imagination, whether they come from Salt Lake City or from the pages of the Dake Bible. Let us hold fast to the biblical revelation of the one true God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.

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Bibliography and Sources

Primary Sources by Finis Jennings Dake:

1. Dake, Finis Jennings. Dake Annotated Reference Bible. Lawrenceville, GA: Dake Bible Sales, 1963.
2. Dake, Finis Jennings. God’s Plan for Man. Lawrenceville, GA: Dake Publishing, 1949.
3. Dake, Finis Jennings. Heavenly Hosts. Lawrenceville, GA: Dake Publishing.
4. Dake, Finis Jennings. Ages and Dispensations. Lawrenceville, GA: Dake Publishing.

Leon Bible’s Work:

5. Bible, Leon. Finis Jennings Dake: His Life and Ministry. Tulsa, OK: Dake Publishing, 2006. Appendix Eleven: “The Mormon Doctrine of God,” pages [specific pages from attached document].

Mormon Sources Referenced:

6. Doctrine and Covenants. Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
7. Smith, Joseph. Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith.
8. The Gospel Through the Ages. Referenced in Bible’s quotation of Mormon doctrine.
9. Journal of Discourses. Various volumes as referenced by Bible.

Additional Theological Sources:

10. The Westminster Confession of Faith
11. The Athanasian Creed
12. The Nicene Creed

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