The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which, according to adherents, contains writings of ancient prophets who lived on the american continent from approximately 2200 bc to ad 421. The book of mormon claims to be a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible. The stick of joseph referred to is the book of mormon. The bible states that all of king zedekiahs sons were killed. 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.
Critics of the book of mormon claim that major portions of it are copied, without attribution, from the bible. But in doing so, i found some pretty awesome scriptures that i absolutely love. To be honest, the majority of my most favorites turned out to all be pretty common. As a companion to the bible, the book of mormon is a witness of jesus christs divinity and his role as the savior of the world. The book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ. More could be said about how the book of mormon does not agree with the bible, but this is sufficient to show that one cannot take both as being the word of god. On this website, well show you how that works by including lessons from the bible and then telling you what the book of mormon has to say about them. Another testament of jesus christ are two volumes of scripture that testify of the divinity and earthly ministry of the savior, jesus christ. Some historians though, challenge the writings in the book of mormon and state that these are mere interpretations of joseph smith.
Joesph smith didnt even stop at adding a full bible length book to the bible. Remember this is the mormon s twist on the story, so it is not historically accurate in any way shape or form. What is less well known is that the book of mormon makes a large number of unacknowledged biblical quotes. The book of mormon is a holy book of scripture about jesus christ and gods dealings with the people of the ancient americas. Fair interviewed scholars from many fields to test the claims made by critics in. Why was joseph smith still preaching against polygamy in october 1843 after he got his revelation in july 1843 commanding the practice of polygamy. At first glance the book of mormon appears to be biblical in heft and style. And when all the people saw it, they fell on their faces.
Sometimes in context, sometimes out of it, and sometimes just odd or poor word choices in translations. The book of mormon and the bible mormons in transition. The bible versus the book of mormon apologetics press. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the plates of nephi. Contradictions between bible and book of mormon 2 timothy 3. The bible and book of mormon app, from the church of jesus christ, treats the two volumes of scripture as one, and makes it easier than ever to read, study and share the word of god. To members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints the book of mormon is the word of god and is considered to be in complete harmony with the bible. Jan 20, 2011 this is a response to the anti mormon video bible vs the book of mormon, produced by faithful latterday saints. The mormon claim that the book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ is. Today the bible and book of mormon are companion books in the hands and before the eyes of people today.
Jul 06, 2011 the contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible constitute a most serious obstacle to accepting the book of mormon as latterday scripture supplemental to the bible. The book of mormon in no case contradicts the bible. Bible ties to the book of mormon bible reference for lds. Its couched in king james english, and it features color renderings of mormon scenes made to look like bible illustrations. The book of mormon challenges other scriptures with conflicting beliefs and indicates that they will no longer exist in the course of time. But, if you know what mormonism teaches, then you are already well on your way. The book of mormon false testament learn the bible. The condensed book of mormon, in 15 verses gently hew stone.
Being a latterday saint, or mormon, many of these versus will come from the book of mormon. Other religious texts, such as the words of current religious leaders, are cited according to media type. If there were only two bible verses that you had to know when witnessing to mormons, i would recommend that you know isaiah 43. Why are there new testament bible verses in the book of mormon. Bible and the book of mormon, the guidelines provided apply generally to religious works e. The book of mormon offers a test for truth that your mormon friend will. The bible says believers were first called christians after pauls ministry in antioch. The book of mormon contains passages from the king james bible summary.
It was first published in march 1830 by joseph smith as the book of mormon. 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. As has been welldocumented elsewhere, there are serious discrepancies between the record of history in the americas and the claims of the book of mormon. When you ask them how they know, they will usually respond, because i have prayed about it and have received a testimony. Book of mormon quotes and verses basic mormon beliefs. Here are 45 verses from both the bible and the book of mormon that mention love. Bible verses about all authority has been given to me in heaven and on earth. Apologetics press the bible versus the book of mormon. Comparing the bible to the book of mormon, with compilation. The stick of judah is obviously the bible, since the jews are through the tribe of judah. This is a list of some of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints doctrines and beliefs and the bible passages that support them. Does the bible contain prophecies about joseph smith. Fasting in the book of mormon and the bible religious. One gives background information, quotes from scholars and general authorities, and explanation, complete with footnotes and scripture references, for most of the verses from 1 nephi to alma 29.
Contradictions between the bible and book of mormon life. The book of mormon restores plain and precious truths that have been lost from the bible. There are many verses i like to use when i am witnessing to mormons. See more ideas about book of mormon, scripture study and lds scriptures. Secondly, the mormon churchs interpretation ignores the historical background of ezekiels message. Another testament of jesus christ is a separate book and validates and upholds the bible. Jun 01, 2003 this readers edition of the book of mormon has some valuable footnotes that are not included in the scripture edition, but its chief strength is in the introduction and the appendices, which collect in one place the testimonies of joseph smith and other witnesses, a chronology of the translation, explanation of the lost 116 pages that were. And whereas the bible is organically linked to the earthly ministry of jesus christ by extensive surviving manuscript evidence going back as far as a. There are 6604 total verses and 239 total chapters in the current 1995 lds edition of the book of mormon. Were taught of gods and christs love for us, how we should love them, and also how we should love others. Nov 04, 20 i recently decided to go through the entire book of mormon, and in green, i highlighted all of the scriptures that made me glad.
A seminarian named sarah wilson thought to abbreviate the bible by selecting just one representative verse from each book, resulting in a breathtaking tour through the highlights of scripture. It couldnt be more plain that the book of mormon should be considered accursed, along with all who have preached it. Aug 05, 2015 100 favorite verses from the book of mormon shauna humphreys on. Below are various verses that appear in the book of mormon. So, the book of james was written to those who were believers and already had the truth.
Why are there new testament bible verses in the book of. One of the teachings found in the both the bible and book of mormon is love. When we study the book of mormon, our understanding of the doctrines in the bible is clarified. The king james version of the bible is, in all likelihood, the most successful of all the english translations.
Volumes have been written on its distinctive and rhythmic style, and it is still regarded as a triumph of modern english literature. Do you know how to show a mormon person the difference in reliability between the bible and the book of mormon. One of the most consistent parallels between the book of mormon and the septuagint is the citation of isaiah 53 in mosiah 14. Bible references supporting the beliefs of the lds church. Son of man, take a stick and write on it, for judah, and the people of israel associated with him. Order the dvd at the book of mormon claims to be a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible. Earlier editions and those printed by other groups may. Despite what your pastor told you, mormon s do believe in the bible and our beliefs are in there, when you look at other verses besides john 3. So this page is as much for them as it is for other lds church members who want a quick reference to mormon doctrine in the bible. If there were only two bible verses that you had to know when witnessing. Bible references that support mormon doctrines and beliefs. Unless otherwise indicated, bible quotations are taken from the king james version.
The bible and the book of mormon for over 100 years, mormon archaeologists have searched in vain for indisputable proof of book of mormon civilizations. Each topic will include an overview of the particular belief, the biblical citations, the full text of the bible verses and a summary explaining the verses connection to topic. The book of mormon and the king james bible wikipedia. Both the bible and the book of mormon declare themselves to be ancient, historical, and reliable rules of. The problem is that the bible never commands christians to rely on a testimony. What impact will the book of mormon and bible have on the world as these two.
Contrary to the bible, the book of mormon claims that one son of king zedekiah escaped destruction and came to the americas. This approach allows mormons to ignore key bible scriptures which refute mormon doctrines. The mormon belief in black skin being a curse is found in uniquely mormon books they call scripture. Mar 06, 2012 the point of this passage is that when the book of mormon was published in the nineteenth century, gentiles that is, traditional christians would object to the claim that the book of mormon is scripture and insist that the bible is the only scripture that we have or need. Book of mormon surprisingly to some, the book of mormon likewise teaches that there is only one god in all of existence. Those who disbelieve in the book of mormon will go to hell. I told the brethren that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth. This violates the dictates of the old testament scriptures on two counts.
Important things to remember when planning a wedding book of mormon answers. Mormon prooftexts from the bible christian research. Mormons will often disregard evidence and trust heir internal feelings, claiming they know the book of mormon is true, joseph smith is a true prophet of god, and the mormon church is led by prophets and apostles of god. First of all, in the hebrew bible old testament the hebrew word translated stick always refers to wood and is never used, even figuratively, to mean a scroll or book. When a mormon says he believes in god, he does not mean in the one true. Simply put, if both the bible and the book of mormon were inspired by god, then they never would contradict each other. While it doesnt actually cover each and every verse verse by verse. Mormons read the book of mormon in addition to the holy bible. Top 40 inspirational book of mormon scriptures the lifey app. The things you hear from false teachers and heretics like joel osteen are false. The book of mormon contains many linguistic similarities to the king james bible kjv.
The bible the bible teaches that all men have sinned and fallen short of the glory of god. Book of mormonplagiarism accusationsking james bible. Members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints identify the book of mormon as the stick of joseph in the following kjv bible scripture. Lehi, the first prophet of book of mormon, was a descendant of the tribe of joseph. Even at his young age, smith already knew from treasurescamming with his magic rockinahat that he could fool otherwise. Bible verses used to counter mormon teachings are brushed off in favor of passages from the book of mormon and other mormon scriptures as well as ongoing revelation that often contradicts previous lds church teachings.
Members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints believe the holy bible and the book of mormon. In some cases, entire passages are duplicated in the book of mormon. Besides, the book of mormon was written on gold plates and not sticks or scrolls. Nov 06, 2006 the book of mormon claims to be a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible. The lord covenanted with enos to bring forth the book of mormon to the lamanites, enos 1. On the other hand, the book of mormon easily is exposed as fiction when compared to and contrasted with the bible, which mormons claim is the word of god. Therefore, nothing in these verses even suggests a book or scroll. He that will contend against the word of the lord, let him be accursed. The book of mormon shall stand as a testimony against the world, ether 5. The book of mormon teaches that little children are not capable of sin because they do not have a sinful nature moroni 8. He came to earth in flesh to bear the wrath of god on his person on the cross to atone for the sins of mankind. Remember that the mormon version of god is not the god of the bible. Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth.
The book of mormon compared with the bible watchtower. Contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible. The disagreement between the book of mormon and what scripture reveals concerning the lost tribes is another illustration of discrepancies between mormon teaching and the bible. Not a single hebrew document exists to support smiths alteration of the book of genesis. Printed in canada first edition, isbn 9780981146720. The book of mormon was written for the intent that we may believe the bible, morm. But the bible teaches that salvation is by grace alone ephesians 2.
The purpose of the book is to convince the jew and the gentile that jesus is the christ. His content continues through the first part of verse 36, where he finishes through verse 38 with modified verses from the king james version vv. Funniest scripture in the book of mormon 21 and it came to pass that pacumeni, who was the chief judge, did flee before coriantumr, even to the walls of the city. And we talk of christ, we rejoice in christ, we preach of christ, we prophesy of christ, and we write according to our prophecies. The bible is not a book but a collection of 66 books, written over a span of 1600 years across 3 continents, by over 40 writers inspired by god in 3 languages yet it has one primary theme the glory of god and salvat. Because joseph smith knew his target audience very well. Ricks, fasting in the book of mormon and the bible, in the book of mormon. The book of mormon contains extensive quotes from isaiah some twentytwo chapters of the prophet are found in the book, in many cases quoted verbatim from the king james version. Furthermore, it was not ezekiel who wrote either the whole bible or the book of mormon. These claims have historically been taken on faith. 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 unto the ends of the earth ezra taft benson, the book of mormon is the word of god, ensign, may 1975, 65. These books, known as the book of mormon and pearl of great price published by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints are racist as the list of verses below show. The book of morman vs the bible what do the scriptures say. However, the book of mormon claims the christian church was established as early as 147 b.
Your bible is a translation directly from the best greek manuscripts we possess. The condensed book of mormon, in 15 verses today i read the most amazing blog post, courtesy of our friends at first thoughts. Below are just some of the contradictions weve found between the bible and the. The way you can attempt to answer the question, is the bible really inspireddoes it have a divine originis to see whether the bible has marks of the supernatural. Jun 20, 20 what does the book of mormon say, but that an angel named moroni delivered the testimony to joesph smith. The book of mormon is known as a second witness for jesus christ, and the bible and book of mormon are carried and used together by the missionaries and members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, thus fulfilling the scripture and the sticks whereon thou writest shall be in thine hand before their eyes. The point is that only the jesus of the bible will send the holy spirit. Surprisingly to some, the book of mormon likewise teaches that there is only.
It is very likely that the king james bible may have been used as a model for the translation of the book of mormon, but the authorship of the book is attributed to the man mormon, who is reported to have compiled the book around 400 a. 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. First, god commanded israel to build only one temple to reflect that fact. The book of mormon teaches that god has flesh and bones and that he has a wife with whom they produce spirit offspring in heaven that will inhabit human bodies on earth. They present this as evidence that joseph smith wrote the book of mormon by plagiarizing the authorized king james version of the bible. Book of mormon answers 12 happy marriage tips after 12 years of married life happy relationship guide should you absolutely love marriage you actually will appreciate this cool site. The book of mormon contradicts itself and other inspired mormon writings. It is the word of god and, like the bible, gives us guidance and inspiration in our daily lives. Differences between the kjv and the book of mormon occur in verses 6,8, and 12. Does the bible reference the book of mormon answers. Sometimes the quotation is explicit, as in the second book of nephi, which contains 18 quoted chapters of the book of isaiah. The bible is the stick of judah and the book of mormon is the stick of joseph. Verses for your conversations with mormons stand to reason.
Second, this verse is about wisdomnot about praying to see if the book of mormon is true. The introduction tells you that the book of mormon is a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible. What is the difference between the bible and the book of. The prophet 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 joseph smith, history of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, 7 vols. Their view was concisely expressed by brigham young in journal of discourses of july, 1862. And it came to pass that coriantumr did smite him against the wall, insomuch that he died. Jul 15, 2012 while reading the scriptures, ive occasionally come across verses that seem funny or odd.
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