May 10, 2016 the book of mormon also teaches about jesus christ and people who followed him. Each testifies that jesus christ is the savior of the world. Book of mormon difficulties, contradictions and explanations. The implication here is that the author of the book of mormon read the phrase in the bible, and either unconsciously or consciously worked the surrounding phrases into the text. The fact that there are numerous disagreements between the bible and the book of mormon does not disparage the bible in any way. Comparison of book of mormon lds 20 to bible kjv 1769. It takes a different stand on the subject of paid ministry see contradictions in mormon doctrines. Mormon bible book of mormon scriptures lds books lds quotes religious quotes scripture study scripture journal lds church writing book of mormon border lines volume 1 these 10 book of mormon scripture lines verses are labeled so you know where they go are designed to be placed in the borders of your standard scriptures, wide margin book of. 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. Whats the difference between the book of mormon and the bible. Oct 04, 20 this isnt the exact list id choose but i love the idea and love many of the verses here.
The bible vs the book of mormon basic mormon beliefs. Not long ago, lds tv ads offered a free book of mormon. A large 2 by 6 foot print it spans the entire chronology of the book of mormon. Jun 20, 2014 the book of mormon timeline is a unique reference tool for studying the scriptures. In my book of mormon class, we have been talking about the war chapters, in alma 4356. The title page, written in ancient times, says the book of mormon is written, and also to the convincing of the jew and gentile that jesus is the christ, the eternal god, manifesting himself unto all nations. Contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible. As i was sitting in my bed this morning i started to think about new goals i wanted to make for the new year. Mar 31, 2018 this pdf is part 3 of 3 of a compilation of matthew, mark, luke and john from the king james version of the holy bible. 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. Please take the time to examine the paper contradictions in mormon doctrines, to determine for yourself if the doctrine and covenants and pearl of great price contradict what is stated in the bible.
Reading the book of mormon to learn virtue lds blogs. A book of mormon timeline put it on your wall at home or glue it in your notebooks. These claims have historically been taken on faith. The book of mormon, the pearl of great price, and the doctrine and covenants are accepted as scripture without any qualifications whatsoever. 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. The last prophet of that time, ether, wrote the history of his people on plates. Timeline of book of mormon and old testament prophets 800. It tells how the prophet lehi and his family left jerusalem and were led to a promised land, far across the ocean in the new world. Joseph smiths plagiarism of the bible in the book of mormon the book of mormon, one of the books of scripture accepted by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, is purported to be the record of ancient groups of people who migrated to the new world. On a number of occasions, we find that when the book of mormon quotes a biblical passage, other quotations from the same passage are clustered near the original quotation. The first group, referred to as jaredites, is said to have made. Introduction concerning this record the prophet joseph smith said. In the americas, the people fought each other in a civil war and destroyed themselves.
There are several other areas which contradict what is stated in the bible. Below is the modern map of the area of smiths youth. According to joseph smith, the book of mormon was originally engraved on golden plates, which he received in 1827 from an angel named moroni, whom smith identified as a resurrected former inhabitant of the american continent. In part 3, we read verses concerning the resurrection of jesus christ, is appearance to mary of magdalene and his disciples, and his commission to the apostles to preach the gospel. Apologetics press the bible versus the book of mormon. The book of mormon contains many linguistic similarities to the king james bible. I like the idea of choosing a dozen verses from the book of mormon that teach us about gods interaction with man, or a dozen that teach about the atonement, etc.
Take your hr comms to the next level with prezi video. The book of mormon is another witness of jesus christ and confirms truths from the holy bible. The book of mormon also teaches about jesus christ and people who followed him. Never before have we had opportunity such as we have today to become real gospel scholars. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading verse by verse. The video also contrasts the jesus of the bible with the jesus of the book of mormon. Model images bible timeline lds world history bible history and book of mormon. Share your favorite verse form the book of mormon and why its your favorite. The book of mormon timeline is a unique reference tool for studying the scriptures.
The bible is accepted as the word of god as far as it is translated correctly. Jun 01, 2003 reading the book of mormon without the distractions of chapter breaks, headings, and verses was a new and great experience for me. Book of mormon charts charting the book of mormon is a collection of more than 175 visual aids that promote deeper understanding and appreciation of the book of mormon. Index outline timeline abrahamic prophets deification deities. The book of mormon states, for we labor diligently to write, to persuade our children, and also our brethren, to believe in christ, and to be reconciled to god. Smith claimed to translate the original text of the plates into english. Timeline of book of mormon and old testament prophets 800 bc. The book of mormon also suffers from a lack of consistency with scriptures in the bible. Elder talmage, then a member of the quorum of the twelve apostles, was the chairman of the committee that affected these changes. In fact, a bible believer would expect there to be contradictions between the two, since the bible never gives any legitimacy to the book of mormon, but actually condemns it cf. The book of mormon begins in jerusalem during the time of the old testament, about 600 years before jesus was born.
A seminarian named sarah wilson thought to abbreviate the bible by selecting just one representative verse from each book, resulting. Sometimes the source is acknowledged, as in the book of second nephi, where 18 chapters of isaiah are quoted. Who divided the book of mormon into chapters and verses and when. Who divided the book of mormon into chapters and verses. Surely there can be no excuse for us not to become the best informed generation of all time in our knowledge of the scriptures. For the first 150 years of mormonisms existence, everyone thought it was a story about a people who left the middle east and came to south or central america, and who fought wars clear up into new york state where. The mormon church has four books of scripture referred to as the standard works. I put together this timeline of old testament and book of mormon.
The conclusion is that the jesus of the book of mormon is a product of joseph smith, jr. The book of mormon is basically just another testament to the bible for us mormons. If you are lds, please watch this movie and pray that the lord will reveal to you what is true the book of mormon or the bible. 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. Let us know if youd like to receive your own digital copy of the book of mormon, andor if these messages encourage and assist you spiritually as well. Bible timeline, history timeline, lds seminary, lds books, lds scriptures, church. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints copyright 1974. While it doesnt actually cover each and every verse verse by verse.
Is jesus in fact jehovah, the god of the old testament. Specifically, part 2 is a combination of verses about the trial of jesus christ before the leaders of the jews, his arraignment before pontius pilate, and christs crucifixion on calvary. The book of mormon affirms the bible teaching that jesus was god before he was born. Each will lead individuals closer to christ who follow the principles contained in their pages. Most modern editions of the book have been divided into chapters and verses. This timeline puts all of the chapters in the bible, book of mormon, and other. Book of mormon the church of jesus christ of latterday saints.
The book of mormon has him appearing in the americas after his ascension 3 nephi 10. Though the bible is largely the only book of scripture for most of christianity, there are. The conclusion is that the jesus of the book of mormon is a product of joseph smith. The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which, according to. The bible and the scriptural genealogies provide a proper timeline for the chronology.
I wanted to create a way to more easily place the first three prophets of the book of mormon lehi, nephi, and jacob into context related to the prophetic books, and some historical writings like ezra, of the old testament. King james english in the book of mormon an oddity in the book of mormon, published in 1830, is that it uses antiquated english resembling the style of the king james version kjv bible. Exlatter day saint families on youtube shine a little more light on the theological and practical inconsistencies of the historical and current leaders and prophets, but this documentary really just gives a black and white comparison of the two books. The bible and the book of mormon have many things in common. There exist 478 verses in the book of mormon which are quoted in some form or other from the book of isaiah. The condensed book of mormon, in 15 verses today i read the most amazing blog post, courtesy of our friends at first thoughts. Ive been getting ready to study the book of mormon for sunday school in 2012. Are the standard works of the lds church inspired scripture. I plan on continuing to read the bom in the regular format most of the time, but this was great for appreciating the book as a cohesive series of events, rather than getting bogged down in the how many verses. Around this time is when mormon abridges the large plates of nephi, and compiles the record into its almost finished product see words of mormon 1. Prophet joseph fielding smith, answers to gospel questions, 1998, v.
Embracing the origin, rise and progress of the sect. Lds church members are taught that the book of mormon bom is scripture, as well as. This pdf is part 2 of 3 of a compilation of matthew, mark, luke and john from the king james version of the holy bible. The book of mormon claims to be a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible.
The whole book of mormon in 15 verses via gentlyhewstone. Order the dvd at the book of mormon claims to be a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible. Designed for multiple use as study guides, handouts, and masters for creating projectable images, the charts convey a wealth of information that will enrich personal study and. The existence of biblical passages in the book of mormon is explained in the text as being the result of lehis family bringing with them a set of brass plates from jerusalem containing the writings of moses, isaiah and several prophets not mentioned in the bible. It also identifies which group of hebrew and christian scriptures the book comes from. Jun 6, 2019 in all of the history of mankind there has never been a time when we have had a greater opportunity to increase our knowledge of the law of the lord. One of the most amazing facts about the book of mormon is that it took joseph smith only about sixtyfive working days to translate a book that, in the current edition, is 531 pages long. Does the book of mormon state or imply that jesus is his own father. The book of mormon favorite verses showing 111 of 11. 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.
Yes, that is implied and stated in the book of mormon. They then go to battle, resulting in the annihilation of the nephite nation, with 230,000. Does the book of mormon say jesus is god yahoo answers. But is there any evidence to support them one way or the other. Article citing verses in book of mormon that contradict specific teaching of the bible both cannot be from god. Joseph smiths other writings, such as his history and diary, reflect the modern english era of his day. More specifically, it is a collection of books the word bible literally means the books written by prophets over centuries. Smith locates a publisher for the book of mormon in palmyra and typesetting begins.
What is the difference between the bible and the book of. The book of mormon is a companion to the bible, serving, as the recently added subtitle says, as another testament of jesus christ. Comparison of bible kjv 1769 to book of mormon lds 20. The book of mormon was divided into doublecolumn pages in 1920, and to the book were added chapter headings, chronological data, revised footnote references, a pronouncing vocabulary, and an index. Truly, the only things that are different about the two are where they were written, who the stories are. A critical examination of the verses will reveal a vast difference between christian theology, as revealed in the bible, compared to the theology of the church of jesus christ of latter day saints. The introduction to the book of mormon says that it is a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible. Mormonism today generally calls the book of mormon a companion volume to the bible. Technosocial despotism in china vs decentralized credentials. Reading the book of mormon without the distractions of chapter breaks, headings, and verses was a new and great experience for me. The book of mormon and the king james bible textus receptus. Department of seminaries and institutes of religion. 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.
Book of mormon map and geography high def duration. The genealogies of the bible are used to construct a biblical chronology and. The bible and book of mormon in chronological order mythbank. I wanted to create a way to more easily place the first three prophets of the book of mormon lehi, nephi, and jacob into context related to the prophetic books, and some historical writings like. In some cases, entire passages of scripture are duplicated in the book of mormon. Dec 29, 2011 ive been getting ready to study the book of mormon for sunday school in 2012.
The condensed book of mormon, in 15 verses gently hew stone. Historical details about the time it took to translate the book are remarkably well preserved, and they are corroborated by the independently consistent. Sharing time the book of mormon is another testament of. The book of mormon is supposed to be a history of real people living in a real place. The presence of biblical passages in the book of mormon. A large 2 by 6 foot print it spans the entire chronology of the book of. Apr 12, 2010 share your favorite verse form the book of mormon and why its your favorite. Both the bible and the book of mormon declare themselves to be ancient, historical, and reliable rules of faiththe very word of god. Kelly, skinner, andrew c download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The problem with the book of mormon isnt where it contradicts the christian bible, but where it agrees with the bible but shouldnt.
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