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. The book of morman vs the bible what do the scriptures say. See more ideas about book of mormon, scripture study and lds scriptures. The book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ.
Comparison with the king james bible in english shows that there are differences in more than half of the 433 verses of isaiah quoted in the book of mormon, while about 200 verses have the same wording as the. Further research will show that the book of mormon relies on a specific version of the new testament, namely the king james version. It is the word of god and, like the bible, gives us guidance and inspiration in our daily lives. The bible, the book of mormon, and the concept of scripture. The mormon claim that the book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ is. 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. The book of mormon is a sacred text of the church of the latter day saint movement, which adherents believe contains writings of ancient prophets who lived on the american continent from approximately 2200 bc to ad 421. And for those of you who want proof outside the bofm, there is archaeological evidence supporting jesus appearance in the new world, including the ruins of preeuropean christian churches. Top 40 inspirational book of mormon scriptures the lifey app. 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. Another testament of jesus christ is a separate book and validates and upholds the 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.
Unless otherwise indicated, bible quotations are taken from the king james version. I recently decided to go through the entire book of mormon, and in green, i highlighted all of the scriptures that made me glad. The bible and the book of mormon support each other. What did the lord say about those who react with doubt to scripture in addition to the bible. In some cases, entire passages are duplicated in the book of mormon.
Sometimes the quotation is explicit, as in the second book of nephi, which contains 18 quoted chapters of the book of isaiah other significant connections between the two books include book of mormon words and phrases that only appear in. And it came to pass that coriantumr did smite him against the wall, insomuch that he died. For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of god. Are there scriptures in the bible that confirm the lds. The book of mormon teaches that little children are not capable of sin because they do not have 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. Dills, a former student at north carolina state university. While reading the scriptures, ive occasionally come across verses that seem funny or odd. The bible was the premise for the mormon book and the teachings of the mormon church.
Mormon people are extremely strict about their lifestyle. The book of mormon begins in jerusalem during the time of the old testament, about. Read about the key lds church doctrines that are taught in the bible. To say that the book of mormon contains the truth is like saying that you found a diamond ring in a trash can. 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. Article of faith 2 we believe that men will be punished for their own sins, and not for adam. Book of mormon surprisingly to some, the book of mormon likewise teaches that there is only one god in all of existence. Mormons read the book of mormon in addition to the holy bible. 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. Contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible. Share your favorite verse form the book of mormon and why its your favorite. Similar to the insecure person who hangs around the rich and famous for the sole reason of establishing himself, the book of mormon has attempted to make a name for itself by cozying up to the bible.
Critics of the book of mormon claim that major portions of it are copied, without attribution, from the bible. Both the bible and the book of mormon declare themselves to be ancient, historical, and reliable rules of. For 26 consecutive weeks beginning on january 2, 1997, there appeared an accurate and informative series of newspaper articles in the wetumpka herald circulation 4,400 entitled the bible and the book of mormon connecting links. Then it told nephi that the white virgin is the mother of the son of god, after the manner of. This is, in part, because church members believe the bible was the result of a multiplestep translation process and the book of mormon was not. But to achieve exaltation or godhood it is available only to mormons who obey the teachings specific to the book of mormon. If the stories in the book of mormon the corner stone of the mormon faith did not happen, if they are frontier fantasy, where does that leave the mormon faith. The bible is a foundational scripture of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. The book of mormon contains many linguistic similarities to the king james bible kjv. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the plates of nephi.
Introduction concerning this record the prophet joseph smith said. According to verse 8, what did the lord say was his purpose for. Bible references supporting the beliefs of the lds church. Here are some biblical verses that prophesy about and have connections to the book of mormon, and joseph 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 lord covenanted with enos to bring forth the book of mormon to the lamanites, enos 1. Bible ties to the book of mormon bible reference for lds. It was first published in march 1830 by joseph smith as the book of mormon.
All the text of the book of mormonas well as large, lined marginswill give you a large canvas to express your thoughts, document insights youve received, or create your own visual art illuminations, or calligraphy, enhancing your daily study and creating a record that will endure. The book of mormon teaches that little children are not capable of sin because they do not have a sinful nature moroni 8. I started this bible study page in the mid 90s because i was astounded at how many people didnt realize that mormons believe in the bible, or didnt know that many of the unique lds beliefs were taught by the new testament church. 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. Buy book of mormon hardcover or softcover book of mormon. Common bible passages used by mormons mormonism research. The book of mormon claims to be a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible. See the largest lds book of mormon scripture reference selection with titles from lds authors ed j. Bible and book of mormon repentance and forgiveness. When you read the book of mormonyou start to see that the book of mormon came to us in a day when we needed it most. The following are difficult bible passages that mormons may use to support their. The book of mormon claimes to be a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible. 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.
After the spirit showed nephi the exceedingly white tree and virgin, it blathered on a bit about the condescension of god and whatnot. The book of mormon also teaches about jesus christ and people who followed him. 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. More to the point, there arent any scripture verses in the book of mormon, doctrine and covenants, or pearl of great price that confirm the lds faith to be true. Book of mormonplagiarism accusationsking james bible.
Why the bible needs the book of mormon greg trimble. The book of mormon favorite verses showing 111 of 11. 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. The condensed book of mormon, in 15 verses gently hew stone. 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. But in doing so, i found some pretty awesome scriptures that i absolutely love. One of the most interesting examples of this phenomenon is found in alma 18 and 19, the story of king lamonis healing. 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. These include endowments, celestial marriage, and specific tithing.
A seminarian named sarah wilson thought to abbreviate the bible by selecting just one representative verse from each book, resulting. Additionally, the church has made clear in the 1981 and the 20 editions of the book of mormon in footnote a for 2 nephi 12. 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. May, 2011 the book of mormon claimes to be a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible. This is a well done and documented comparison of the two books that the two faiths are built upon. The scriptural commentary presented here is based on books of scripture recognized by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, so youll see scriptures from several books like the bible, the book of mormon, the doctrine and covenants, etc. What is the best bookchapter in the book of mormon. 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. The book of mormon and the bible mormons in transition. Reading the book of mormon without the distractions of chapter breaks, headings, and verses was a new and great experience for me. When examples like these are referenced, ask, would you consider these works of righteousness. This book is an outgrowth of those articles and the public reaction which the articles engendered.
The book of mormon has him appearing in the americas after his ascension 3 nephi 10. Verses for your conversations with mormons stand to reason. When it comes to works such as baptism, helping the poor, donating money, etc. The bible needed the book of mormon to act as a second witness just a paul tells the corinthians that in the mouth of two or three witnesses shall every word be established.
Nov 06, 2006 the book of mormon claims to be a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible. Below are various verses that appear in the book of mormon. The book of mormon another testament of jesus christ one stick for judah which is the bible and for joseph one stick of ephriam which is the book of mormon shall be one in the hand of the lord. 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.
All the prophets since the world began including those in the book of mormon knew there would be an apostasy of the christian church in the new testament and that god would set his hand a second time to recover his people. 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. Sometimes in context, sometimes out of it, and sometimes just odd or poor word choices in translations. 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. 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. To be honest, the majority of my most favorites turned out to all be pretty common. Is the book of mormon a direct revelation from god. Apologetics press the bible versus the book of mormon. Mar 09, 2014 more to the point, there arent any scripture verses in the book of mormon, doctrine and covenants, or pearl of great price that confirm the lds faith to be true. 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. God tells lehi to send his sons back to jerusalem to get some women. If there were only two bible verses that you had to know when witnessing to mormons, i would recommend that you know isaiah 43.
I remember writing to the smithsonian institute to inquire about whether there was any evidence supporting the claims of mormonism, only to be. The book of mormon was written for the intent that we may believe the bible, morm. Bible prophecies of the book of mormon book of mormon facts. The book of mormon is a holy book of scripture about jesus christ and gods dealings with the people of the ancient americas. The purpose of the book is to convince the jew and the gentile that jesus is the christ. Son of man, take a stick and write on it, for judah, and the people of israel associated with him.
They present this as evidence that joseph smith wrote the book of mormon by plagiarizing the authorized king james version of the bible. 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. Church members officially regard the book of mormon as the most correct book of scripture, in that a man would get nearer to god by abiding by its precepts, than any other book. Book of mormon quotes and verses basic mormon beliefs.
Not only does the book of mormon contain a large number of unacknowledged quotes, but it appears that in several cases, a biblical passage inspired a book of mormon narrative. Bible references that support mormon doctrines and beliefs. Moreover, thou son of man, take thee one stick, and write upon it, for judah, and for the children of israel his companions. The book of mormon and the king james bible wikipedia. I told the brethren that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth. I started this bible study page in the mid 90s because i was astounded at how many people didnt realize that mormons believe in the bible, or didnt know that many of the unique.
While mormons will ask you to pray about the truth of the book of mormon in order to receive a revelation of its truthfulness from god, the bible. The bible was written prior to the church of jesus christ of latterday saints being restored as we know it today. 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. What is the biblical basis for believing in the book of mormon. Jul 22, 2011 according to the mormon church, ezekiel 37. In the book of mormon, a good reminder from king benjamin is that we are all beggars mosiah 4.
Being a latterday saint, or mormon, many of these versus will come from the book of mormon. The book of mormon, journal editions can help with both your daily study and your journaling efforts. Both books of scripture include writings of prophets and apostles about how to live by the teachings of jesus christ. What is less well known is that the book of mormon makes a large number of unacknowledged biblical quotes. The book of mormon claims that jesuss atonement provided for the immortality for all people. The book of mormon and the bible will grow together, 2 ne. The book of mormon contains passages from the king james bible summary. In the case of the book of mormon, which contains copious quotes from the new testament, the implication is that the book actually originated after the formation of the christian scriptures. The condensed book of mormon, in 15 verses today i read the most amazing blog post, courtesy of our friends at first thoughts.
Thus the presence of king james english and even kjv passages in the book of mormon helped establish the books validity to people already familiar with the. Despite what your pastor told you, mormons do believe in the bible and our beliefs are in there, when you look at other verses besides john 3. 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. The book of mormon begins in jerusalem during the time of the old testament, about 600 years before jesus was born. The lords words will hiss forth unto the ends of the earth, 2 ne. So much for the book of mormon being a different gospel than the bible the record of this visit is found in the book of 3rd nephi, in the book of mormon. This page is designed to deliver one 365th of the book of mormon to your facebook feed each day.
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