Nephi later explains to his brothers that the purpose of the gospel is to help us come to the knowledge of our redeemer and to understand his doctrine, so. Lets take a closer look at the text the missionaries offer. For example, critics of mormonism have shown convincing proof that the book of mormon is a synthesis of earlier works written by other men, of the vivid imaginings of joseph smith, and of plagiarisms from the king james bible. Together with the bible, the book of mormon is an indispensable witness of the doctrines of christ and his divinity. This friend of truth says that mary was called the mother of god. Watch this 60 second video to see what the book of mormon is and how it can help.
The father, son, and holy ghost are three separate gods. The book of mormon is an entirely different book of scripture. But to achieve exaltation or godhood it is available only to mormons who obey the teachings specific to the book of mormon. It is a record of gods dealings with ancient inhabitants of the americas and contains the fulness of the everlasting gospel. Mormon again leads the nephite armies in battles of blood and carnagethe book of mormon will come forth to convince all israel that jesus is the christbecause of their unbelief, the lamanites will be scattered, and the spirit will cease to strive with themthey will receive the gospel from the gentiles in the latter days. Discover how you can come closer to god by reading from its pages. The book of mormon and the bible support one anothers teachings, and we love both books. I believe that the book of mormon and the bible are the word of god. In fact, mormons believe in and read the holy bible and we regard it as the holy word of god. Though joseph smiths statement is well known today, it has not always been. Years later, sue and i were privileged not only to meet him, but to sit in his classes. The concept that the book of mormon is the most correct book in the world. And he the angel said unto me, behold, the virgin which thou seest is the mother of god, after the manner of the flesh.
Early in his career as prophet, seer, and revelator of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, smith wrote the book of mormon, which he claimed to be the fullness of the everlasting gospel. He writes that one of his goals in writing the book was to deepen the conviction with which the truth of separation unto god is held by the members of such bodies. Drawing from firsthand accounts of joseph himself and the scribes who served with him, from darkness unto light explores the difficulties encountered in bringing forth this book of inspired scripture. The purpose of the book is to convince the jew and the gentile that jesus is the christ. Mormon prophets have continuously taught the sublime truth that god the eternal father was once a mortal man who passed through a school of earth life similar to that through which we are now passing. Book of mormon study guide by speederstyles includes 64 questions covering vocabulary, terms and more.
It was published by the founder of the lds movement, joseph smith, jr. Nor does the doctrine of jesus christ being the spirit brother of lucifer. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the plates of nephi. Joseph smith taught that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion, and a man would get nearer to god by abiding by its precepts, than by any other book. These include endowments, celestial marriage, and specific tithing. Just like god spoke to moses and noah in the bible, he also spoke to people in the americas. One author makes the point that certain portions of the greek manuscripts of matthew 57 do not agree with the kjv of the text, and concludes that the book of mormon version of the sermon should not contain text similar to the kjv. And while his arm of mercy is extended towards you in the light of the day, harden not your hearts. Jun, 2018 the lord has covenanted this land unto lehi and his children forever june, 2018 august 15, 2018 messages of the book of mormon after arriving in the americas, nephi recorded more of his father lehi s teachings and prophecies. An online handbook to the lds church mormon 1830 original edition.
Its primary objective is to convince jew and gentile that jesus is the christ, the eternal god. Many members of the latter day saint movement claim that the book of mormon is historically accurate. The book of mormon and the king james bible wikipedia. Mormonism claims to be a christian religion, the only true christian religion. He read it through twice in the next 10 days and then declared, the devil could not have written it. The lord has covenanted this land unto lehi and his children. He then declared, that book was either written by god or the devil, and i am. The book of mormon contains sacred writings from followers of jesus. He said, i told the brethren that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion, and a man would get nearer to god by abiding by its precepts, than by any other book history of the church, 4. Each book describes gods interactions with people in a different area of the world, but both books teach many of the same principles.
Nov 16, 2012 this passage really struck me because i have been pondering the importance of three certain principles separately, and then i read this verse in the book of mormon that talked about them together. Ezra taft benson, th president of the church, elaborated. Get ready to journey through the promised land, where the prophet lehis family settles and eventually separates into two opposing groups. It is the word of god and, like the bible, gives us guidance and inspiration in our daily lives. The book of mormon is the word of god the church of. Behold, you marvel why these things should be known so long beforehand. Joseph smith sees a vision of god and jesus christ duration. Book of mormontranslation errors from the kjv fairmormon. It is a record of gods dealings with the ancient inhabitants of the americas, and. The king james version of the bible is, in all likelihood, the most successful of all the english translations. The lack of correlation between locations described in the book of mormon and american archaeological sites. Youth from eastern europe share what they have learned from reading the bo. If the book of mormon is an accurate translation, some claim that it shouldnt contain these translational errors.
This book provides a detailed description of the process by which joseph smith translated the book of mormon. We, the members of the church, and particularly the missionaries, have to be the hissers, or. Concerning this record the prophet joseph smith said. Years ago my greatgreatgrandfather picked up a copy of the book of mormon for the first time.
This is a prolds video that goes over the fallacies presented in a recent antimormon video that is aimed at defaming the lds church. The book of mormon confirms what the bible says about jesus christ and clarifies many other christian doctrines. People from all over the world, and from all walks of life, are learning that the book of mormon can help us become better people and feel closer to god. The bible is the first witness and the book of mormon bears a second witness that all the promises, prophecies, and miracles in the bible are true. The mormon church teaches that god was once a man who achieved godhood. Apr 16, 2009 the gospel of our savior jesus christ has been restored to the earth. The book of mormon is a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible. Second, the book of mormon says, for we labor diligently to write, to persuade our children, and also our brethren, to believe in christ, and to be reconciled to god.
God continues to call prophetsnephi, jacob, and enosto preach to the people. Lds what are the precepts taught in the book of mormon. The book of mormon claims that jesuss atonement provided for the immortality for all people. I have some additional ideas for how to draw closer to god beyond the sunday school answers. The bible, the book of mormon, and continuing revelation duration. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints 214,784 views. Jan 27, 2011 the book of mormon indicates in mosiah 25. Likening the scriptures unto us book of mormon central. Joseph smith said that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion, and a man would get nearer to god by abiding by its precepts, than by any other book, history of the church, vol. An epistle of my father, mormon, written to me, moroni. The book of mormon contains a version of the sermon on the mount, which some authors have claimed to be the achilles heel of the book of mormon. For there is one god, and one mediator also between god and men, the man christ jesus, 1 timothy 2.
Scott of the quorum of the twelve apostles says that a testimony of the book of mormon leads to a testimony of the savior and his work. We, the members of the church, and particularly the missionaries, have to be the hissers, or the tellers and testifiers, of the book of mormon. According to the book of mormon, the whiter the skin, the closer to god. Apr 08, 2016 5 wherefore, my beloved brethren, i beseech of you in words of soberness that ye would repent, and come with full purpose of heart, and cleave unto god as he cleaveth unto you. The very existence of the book of mormon is a testimony that god continues to communicate with his children. When mormon missionaries properly called latter day saints or simply lds come to your door, they will often offer a free copy of the book of mormon and tell you about its author, joseph smith.
Nde research and the book of mormon kevin christensen journal of book of mormon studies 21 1993. Nov 03, 2011 president monson and president erying encouraged youth to read the book of mormon. Book of mormon is the word of god audio, cassette december 1, 1991 by benson author see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible. He then declared, that book was either written by god or the devil, and i am going to find out who wrote it. Book of mormon 48 come unto christ moroni 78, 10 by lenet hadley read here is inspirational background and evidences supporting the book of mormon i. Like the bible, the book of mormon is a book of scripture that teaches about jesus. Among the crosses was a single star of david, on the grave of private p. Following the teachings in the scriptures helps me grow closer to my heavenly father and jesus christ. It was written in an ancient language on gold plates by prophets in ancient america. The prophet joseph smith told the brethren that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion, and a man would get nearer to god by abiding by its precepts, than by any other book history of the church, 4. Apr 26, 2008 from the introduction to the book of mormon. In it are passages that proclaim there is only one god and that god cant change. The book of mormon is to be used for a standard unto my people, which are of the house of israel, the lord says, and his words shall hiss forth unto the ends of the earth.
Faith and belief are necessary ingredients for one to come to know that joseph smith performed the work of a seer in bringing the sacred words of the book of mormon from darkness unto light. Miriam robarts yes, i believe that god inspired and instructed many prophets to keep records and then a prophet compiled them in the book of mormon, similar to how the bible was written by many prophets. And now i, mormon, speak unto you, my beloved brethren. I told the brethren that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion, and a man would get nearer to god by. The first thing is to have a desire to change and have hope that its possible. The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which, according to. First, mormon warns men not to judge that which is good as something evil. Come unto christ god speaks through the book of mormon. Original publication title of the book of mormon which is to show unto the remnant of the house of israel what great things the lord hath done for their fathers. Bible ties to the book of mormon bible reference for lds. Specifically, the book of mormon was prepared for our day so that we would learn. Most, but not all, mormons hold the books connection to ancient american. The falsity of mormonism what about the book of mormon. The book of mormon or latter day scripture does not add to or take away from the prophecy in that book, the book of revelation, in any way, shape, or form.
Specifically, the book of mormon was prepared for our day so that we would learn and grow by readings the words of ancient prophets in the americas. This doctrine, eternal progression is central to mormonism, as stated in one of their frequentlyused quotes. I told the brethren that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion, and a man would get nearer to. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints 173,720 views. We believe that god has revealed his word to all people in all generations and the book of mormon is simply a record of his dealings with a. Most scholars and pastors dont even use this argument or tell it to their congregations anymore because it is so obvious and easy to explain. Separated unto god sermon by wes richard, 2 corinthians 6. The book of mormon incorporates text which seems to be taken from the king james version, including passages which are now considered to be mistranslations in the king james version.
The book was written by many ancient prophets by the spirit of prophecy and revelation. Is there one god according to the bible and book of mormon. I told the brethren that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion, and a man would get nearer to god by abiding by its precepts, than by any other book. Feb 25, 2014 and that most devastating of all epitaphs. Yet, essential mormon doctrines arent even found in it. Jul 04, 2018 all men come unto god to be judged of him july 4, 2018 july 4, 2018 messages of the book of mormon while teaching his son, jacob, lehi addresses an important connection between the atonement and the final judgment. The book of mormon teaches about god and jesus christ. Like the bible, the book of mormon is an ancient record that teaches about jesus. The only bible that joseph smith relied on was the king james version. Smith, they will say, translated the book of mormon from golden plates he dug up in a hill in new york in the early 1800s. The book of mormon has come forth to remind us of the covenants of the lord, to the convincing of all that jesus is the christ, the eternal god, manifesting himself unto all nations.
Its largest denomination is headquartered in utah and goes by the name the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. The king james bible and the book of mormon its obvious even to the casual reader that the book of mormon, in its original 1830 translation, is written in the language of the king james version bible hereafter kjv. We can all experience more joy in our individual lives when we turn to him who loves us most. Numerous passages from the scriptures teach that there will be a time when we will be called before god to be judged. Nephi speaks of the father, and of the son, and of the holy ghost, which is one god 2 nephi 31. The most important principle, of course, is acceptance of jesus christ as the literal son of god and the savior of the world. The book of mormon tells us that by small and simple things are great things brought to pass alma 37. This scripture reads, behold, my beloved brethren, remember the words of your god.
Book of mormon 48 come unto christ lds mormon gospel. May 09, 2006 the book was separated unto god, written by j. Religious studies center, brigham young university, 1992. This event became known as the mountain meadows massacre. The book of mormon cannot, and does not replace the bible. In the book of mormon zeezrom asks amulek, is there more than one god. And he hath brought to pass the redemption of the world, whereby he that is found guiltless before him at the judgment day hath it given unto him to dwell in the presence of god in his kingdom, to sing ceaseless praises with the choirs above, unto the father, and unto the son, and unto the holy ghost, which are one god, in a. References for mormon and biblical beliefs about god. For after the book of which i have spoken shall come forth, and be written unto the gentiles, and sealed up again unto the lord, there shall be many which shall a believe the words which are written. The critics have been quick to condemn the book of mormon because of this fact. Near the beginning of the book of mormon, the prophet nephi tells us that his only purpose in writing is to persuade people to come unto the god of abraham, and the god of isaac, and the god of jacob, and be saved 1 nephi 6. For example, why did joseph say what he did regarding the book of mormon. The book of mormon is to be used for a standard unto my people, which are of the house of israel, the lord says, and its words shall hiss forth unto the ends of the earth.
Top 40 inspirational book of mormon scriptures the lifey app. How the bible and the book of mormon work together. Interestingly, while the urim and thummim are called interpreters, alma 37. The founder of mormonism said the book of mormon was the most correct book of any book, including the bible history of the church, vol. The book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ. Smith, they will say, translated the book of mormon from golden plates he dug up. This feeling is for them the real proof that the book of mormon is inspired scripture. He manifesteth himself unto all those who believe in him, by the power of the holy ghost. Followers claim that god sent more prophets after jesuss death. God promises us that if we read the book of mormon with an open heart, and an open mind, he can help us know that it is true. The reader will please turn to the 25th page of the book of mormon, and read. How does god help translate the book of mormon into other. Volumes have been written on its distinctive and rhythmic style, and it is still regarded as a triumph of modern english literature.
Alma, the testimony of the word, edited by monte s. Quizlet flashcards, activities and games help you improve your grades. The book of mormon the bible family is forever purpose of life coming closer to god jesus christs church forgiveness life after death baptism temples healthy living belong worship services people and programs missionaries. The falsity of mormonism and the book of mormon god on the. To this principle, the book of mormon bears a second witness in dozens of instances. The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement. It is regarded by latter day saints as divinely revealed and is named after the prophethistorian mormon who, according to the text, compiled most of the book. Mar 25, 2009 how does the book of mormon bring one closer to god. Joseph smith said, i told the brethren that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion, and a man would get nearer to god by abiding by its precepts, than by any other book. Book of mormontextual changesthe son of fairmormon.
No matter your story, you are invited to come unto christ. After the book of mormon was published, mormonism began to spread and grow rapidly. In fact, the book of mormon vigorously defends the importance and truthfulness of the bible. The book of mormon videos youtube channel is a collection of videos based on accounts from the book of mormon. Why is the book of mormon the most correct of any book on earth. There is no peaceunto the wicked book of mormon study notes. The doctrine that god is nothing more than an exalted man with a body of flesh and bones appears nowhere in the book of mormon. Have you ever wondered what the book of mormon really is. As men focus their attention in other areas of research, bits of cultural and linguistic evidence come to the forefront as additional testimonies of the book of mormon.
This is the book that made me understand that there is a god that he cares about us, he loves us and the book of mormon and the bible together make for an established feeling, a. The book of mormon teaching that these divine commands are contradictory, and that god expected adam and eve to figure out that in reality he wanted them to break the latter command of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, thou shalt not eat of it in order to keep the former be fruitful and multiply, has no basis in logic or the. Problems with the book of mormon catholic answers catholic. As speakers of a semitic language, the authors of the book of mormon would have made a distinction similar to the thou vs. Mormon s letters to moroni helped prepare for the future restoration moroni 7.
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