Szink was an assistant professor of ancient scripture at brigham young university when this was published. Mormonism teaches that god the father has a father god and that that father god also had a father god. Contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible. The purpose of the book of mormon is to bring us to christ. 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. Book of mormon the book of mormon is more correct than the bible, history of the church, vol. Sometimes i get so focused on work or other worldly pursuits. I will refute that idea, and take away the veil, so that you may see. The mormon view of god the father the bottomline guide to.
Pages in category beliefs the following 200 pages are in this category, out of 240 total. Mormonism and many gods youth apologetics training. After all, the book of mormon also claims to be revelation from god, and that leads naturally into your other question. With mormons explanation of the small plates in verse 6 he goes on in verse 7 to explain that he was guided by god and we get to our important phrase the lord knoweth all. It is a spiritual topic, associated with faith, belief, testimony, emotion, revelation, and personal conviction. Although a comparison between the lds god and the god of the bible can be made on many levels i wish to focus only on one irreconcilable difference. Devil, the the devil was born as a spirit after jesus in the morning of preexistence. Franklin, beer is proof that god loves us and wants us to be happy.
The book of mormon testifies that jesus is the savior of the world. The bible overwhelmingly proclaims that god is the creator of the heavens and earth. Another wonderful way to get to know god is to serve others. This post explores the concept of opposition and the role it plays within mormon beliefs. Download pdf with god all things are possible journal pink book full free. What the book of mormon tells us about jesus christ. Faulconer, foreknowledge of god, in encyclopedia of mormonism, 4 vols. It is a record of gods dealings with ancient inhabitants of the americas and contains the fulness of the everlasting. Hutchinson, vogel, metcalfe, charles, thomas and ashment are authors who appear in both books. Book of mormonplain and precious doctrines fairmormon. The book of mormon is a pillar of revealed truth supporting and upholding the chief cornerstone, who is jesus christ. The book of mormon is a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible.
We have imagined and supposed that god was god from all eternity. It even supports the things that archaeology could never prove. When one makes a comparison of the mormon god with the god of the bible you find that this god and jesus is totally different from our creator who revealed himself to man in the bible. Watch this 60 second video to see what the book of mormon is and how. Why does the book of mormon say we must worship god with. After referencing the verses, i will, in about 100 words, explain how each can be used. If you have both the discourse and the book of mormon on hand, read these passages to the missionary. There are the gadianton robbers that i am not to fond of nor that if you look at society around the world they still exsist. With god, all things are possible meridian magazine. If you question a mormon missionary, hell be familiar with the king follett discourse, and hell have a testimony about the truth of the doctrine of eternal progression. 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.
Verses are cited in the order they are listed in the book of mormon. The book of mormon is to be a standard unto my people. The book of mormon was written for the intent that we may believe the bible, morm. Covers any and all beliefs of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. The book of mormon shall stand as a testimony against the world, ether 5. The book of mormon prophets testified that all the prophets since the beginning of time testified and taught of jesus christ. The book of mormon claims that jesuss atonement provided for the immortality for all people.
Ap the book of mormon, which they wrote with robert lopez, exemplifies the pairs skill at undercutting audience assumptions. Here are the 10 of the most common passages i cite regularly. May 18, 2008 for it must needs be, that there is an opposition in all things 2 nephi 2. Furthermore, there is and always will be only one god. 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. Wow, i can only say that this was very inspiring and has contributed to my new testimony of the book of mormon.
The bible, the book of mormon, and continuing revelation duration. Why the bible needs the book of mormon greg trimble. But behold, all things have been done in the wisdom of him who knoweth all things. Gospel insights from general authorities and religious educators. With god all things are possible journal pink available for download and read online in other f. Most of those references have been deleted from the old testament that is currently had today among jews and christians. The book of mormon is an ancient record that teaches about jesus. Now, obviously, the only way a dead people could speak out of the ground or low out of the dust would be by the written word, and this the people did through the book of mormon. The book of mormon teaches that god the father, and his son jesus christ, and the holy ghost are one, with jesus appearing with a body of spirit before his birth, and with a tangible body.
The book of mormon knows nothing about the adoption of people into the family of god. Together with the bible, the book of mormon is an indispensable witness of the doctrines of. The book of mormon is the word of god book of mormon central. This category is for questions and answers related to the book of mormon, as asked by users of. But when the fulness of the time was come, god sent forth his son, made of a woman, made under. Early in the book of mormon, the lehite tribes are numbered at seven, consisting of the nephites, jacobites, josephites, zoramites, lamanites, lemuelites, and ishmaelites.
Bible ties to the book of mormon bible reference for lds. The missionaries enlisted the help of the branch members, asking them to pray and fast over the next several weeks. But jesus answered, with men it is impossible, but not with god. God most certainly did not write the book of mormon. After reading the lds canon of scriptures on these matters, along with latter day leaders discourses, the church cannot but doctrinize a actual entity of the devil. Other plain and precious things in the book of mormon by small and simple things are great things brought to pass, and by very small means the lord doth confound the wise and bringeth about the salvation of many souls alma 37. The mormon s book of mormon proves that jesus is god there is material fact which proves that the book of mormon is a forgery and heavily plagiarizes the holy bible. If god wrote the book of mormon, why did it have thousands. Each day, members of the church read the book of mormon and the bible. This progression of gods continues to go back forever thus they believe in an infinite amount of gods. Aug 26, 20 in mormonism, since god was a nondivine being who was able to become god, it is possible for us mortal human beings one day also to become gods. Both take faith, and if what happened in the bible is possible, then what happened in the book of mormon is also possible.
The bible needed the book of mormon to act as a second. Youth from eastern europe share what they have learned from reading the bo. In fact, mormons believe in and read the holy bible and we regard it as the holy word of god. In comparison, the book of mormon, also, presents god as creating the heavens and earth see mormon 9. With men, it seems impossible, but with god, all things are possible. 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. God the father according to mormonism mormonism research. If you believe the bible, then why not the book of mormon. Also, jesus is the father, because he was conceived by the power of god, and the son, because of the flesh, thus becoming the father and the son mosiah 15.
It is where i attended school, where i met my wonderful wife, and where all six of our children have attended. Notes origen bachelor, mormonism exposed internally and externally new york. Top 10 embarrassments of the mormon religion listverse. For example, critics of mormonism have shown convincing proof that the book of mormon is a synthesis of earlier works written by.
Book of mormon numerology rational faiths mormon blog. The book of mormon and the king james bible wikipedia. All im trying to say is that if youre willing to accept and believe the bible, then why not give the book of mormon a chance. Your question evidences a complete misunderstanding of the nature of all scripture, which misunderstanding is rooted in the. Jan 28, 2010 according to the recent lesson manuals, the founding fathers, including benjamin franklin, were inspired. It does this by teaching his gospel plainly and by exposing his enemies. God has so declared it, so have its writers, so have its witn esses, and. It holds that god and man are essentially of the same species, and that god the father has a body of flesh and bones. The book of mormon in no way contradicts the bible. The book of mormon is the word of god by president ezra taft benson ensign, jan. The book of mormon states that christ was the god, the father of all things mosiah 7. 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.
The difference between the books is that the word of god does not only analyse the book of mormon bom, but brings up the discussion on the level of revelation. To learn more about god and the godhead, follow one of the links below. But to achieve exaltation or godhood it is available only to. Also, joseph smith claimed that he also translated egyptian papyrus book of abraham through god s divine assistance. Jan 02, 2020 only upon completion of all these things may mormons attain to the third and highest level of heaven, thus achieving the ultimate goal of the mormon gospelgodhood see mcconkie, mormon doctrine 116117. Both take faith, and if what happened in the bible is possible, then.
In orthodox christianity, on the other hand, it is not possible for anyone to become a god. The purpose of the book is to convince the jew and the gentile that jesus is the christ. Top 40 inspirational book of mormon scriptures the lifey app. Philosophical problems with the mormon concept of god. If that is not enough, former apostle legrand richards wrote this about familiar spirits regarding the book of mormon. That type of argument is usually called fideism or blind faith.
The mormons book of mormon proves that jesus is god. 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. Have you ever wondered what the book of mormon really is. Does the book of mormon say jesus is god yahoo answers.
The bible mentions the necessity of being born again and gives a few examples like paul. A complete list of things mormons cant do purpose in christ. All things mormon is the most viral content online that is all things mormon. The first thing is to have a desire to change and have hope that its possible. I have read the book of mormon repeatedly and always found something new,but i never found that i hated the jews. The lord knoweth all things which are to come words of.
Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Mormons hope to become gods of their own worlds procreating endless numbers of children quotes from lds leaders by sandra tanner. Most christians who critique the mormon view of god do so from a strictly biblical perspective. The scriptures are laid before thee, yea, and all things denote there is a god. Mormon is allegedly a prophethistorian who was the native american believed by mormons to have written the book of mormon the main religious text of the church of jesus christ of. I find this really helps me to put things in perspective. Satan the opposition in all things mormon discussions. The phrase whole soul appears seven times in the book of mormon and seems to be an important concept in the text. In fact, the book of mormon comes with its own promise. It promises that by the power of the holy ghost you can know the truth of all things. Back to mormon quotes index i wish to declare i have always an in all congregations when i have preached on the subject of deity, it has been the plurality of gods.
In 2001, the lds church reported that all or part of the book of mormon was available in the native language of 99 percent of latterday saints and 87 percent of the worlds total population. If man cant comprehend the things of god why would they be able to comprehend the devil and all the principalities and dominions of opposition to light. Mormonism and the nature of godforeknowledge fairmormon. All things denote that there is a god mormon matters. Aug 12, 2014 the book of mormon appears to do this very thing in at least three instances. Religious studies center, brigham young university.
I thought i would email you this week to tell you about what i learned. The only bible that joseph smith relied on was the king james version. The doctrine of god the father in the book of mormon. The lds version of the book of mormon has been translated into 83 languages and selections have been translated into an additional 25 languages.
For my book of mormon class we are supposed to share with someone each week about what we learned in class. What details in the book of mormon are not in the bible. Nov 03, 2011 president monson and president erying encouraged youth to read the book of mormon. He is not uniquely selfexistent, transcendent, or eternal. Walter considered that and agreed they should try to find something better. The book of mormon urges anyone who reads it to ask god if the book and the things it teaches are true moroni 10. The book of mormon is the keystone of our religion it is good to be with you today. 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.
The teachings of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints a. In other words, adam and eve had to fall so that all of gods children could come to earth and progress through life. The lds scriptures declare that the ultimate goal of a mormon is to become a god and procreate for all eternity. In fact, the book of mormon even teaches there is only one god. Nov 01, 2016 the book of mormon is the keystone of our religion it is good to be with you today. When mormon missionaries properly called latter day saints or simply lds come to your door. 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 they are free to choose liberty and eternal life, through the great mediator of all men, or to choose captivity and death, according to the captivity and power of the devil.
The men, women, and families in the book of mormon struggled with lifes challenges, just like we do. The devil the devil was born as a spirit after jesus in the morning of preexistence, mormon doctrine, p. Jesus and satan are spirit brothers and we were all born as siblings in heaven to them both, mormon doctrine, p. However, when read in light of the old testament, this. Callister then, of the presidency of the seventy general conference october, 2011 years ago my greatgreatgrandfather picked up a copy of the book of mormon for the first time. 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. It is where i attended school, where i met my wonderful wife, and where all. Aside from confusing us with those of other faiths, many dont really know. All things denote not connote that there is a god, and, to quote mr. We keep institutional records such as sacrament meeting attendance, home and visiting teaching percentages, and priesthood ordinations. 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. The idea is almost entirely based on a passage from 2 nephi.
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