How many writings are there on the holy book of mormon. The scriptures, of courseparticularly the book of mormon. The bible vs the book of mormon bible reasons bible verses. Matthews, what the book of mormon tells us about jesus christ, in the book of mormon. Bible quotations are from the new american standard version. Mar 24, 2014 people share their favorite verses from the book of mormon. How many verses in the book of mormon talk of jesus christ. First of all, it is apparent that inspired book of mormon writers knew that the titles christ and messiah were synonyms as john 1. Here are 45 verses from both the bible and the book of mormon that mention love. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the. Contradictions between the book of mormon and 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. 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. Fair interviewed scholars from many fields to test the claims made by critics in.
Religious studies center, brigham young university, 1988, 2143, and the atonement of jesus christ. 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. In the book of mormon a prophet named alma taught what he knew about the resurrection. Both volumes of scripture are a compilation of teachings as recorded by ancient prophets. 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. The people who kept the record were descendants of several families who immigrated from jerusalem near the fall of that city. See more ideas about book of mormon, verses and do men. Moroni, the last of the nephite prophethistorians, sealed up the abridged records of these people and hid them in about a. The bible text is the authorized king james version from 1611 and the book of mormon text is carefully consistent with 1830 version, and is available in both. In mormonism, jesus is a creation, the product of relations between god and his goddess wife who used to be people from another world mcconkie, bruce, mormon doctrine, p. There are also many more scriptures in the bible and the book of mormon that talk about the birth of jesus. If there were only two bible verses that you had to know when witnessing to mormons, i would recommend that you know isaiah 43. It was first published in march 1830 by joseph smith as the book of mormon. In the first presidencys christmas devotional in 2015, elder david a.
With the faith now of one of the fastestgrowing religions in the country, doubleday is proud to publish this first official trade edition of. The book of mormon is set in north america in the first century. 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. Jun 25, 2019 in the first presidencys christmas devotional in 2015, elder david a. Especially in light of what mormonism says about god and jesus. Below are various verses that appear in the book of mormon. For information on sources of mormon quotations, see the section titled mormon documents. While it doesnt actually cover each and every verse verse by verse. The book of mormon is a collection of ancient records created, compiled, and abridged by holy prophets.
Top 40 inspirational book of mormon scriptures the lifey app. What the book of mormon tells us about jesus christ. The maxwell institutes study edition of the book of mormon is both an update and an expansion of grant hardys the book of mormon. 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 is another testament of jesus christ. For the twelve million members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints worldwide six million in the united states, the book of mormon is literally the word of god, a companion volume to the bible that contains the everlasting gospel. What is less well known is that the book of mormon makes a large number of unacknowledged biblical quotes. Obviously, the mormons have attempted to give credence to. Before i get flamed i would like to point out three of the more glaring anachronistic errors. See more ideas about lds quotes, scripture study and book of mormon. There are 25% more references to christ than in the new testament.
What is less well known is that the book of mormon makes a. Jehovah, immanuel, holy messiah, lamb of god, redeemer of israel, and so on. It is the word of god and, like the bible, gives us guidance and inspiration in our daily lives. The book of mormon is a record of ancient scripture written on the american continent and preserved in upstate new york until it was revealed by an angel in the 1800s. The book of mormon teaches that little children are not capable of sin because they do not have a sinful nature moroni 8. And it came to pass that jesus commanded that it should be written. It is written in english very similar to the early modern english linguistic style of the king james version of the bible, and has since been fully or partially translated into 111. What the book of mormon says about jesus christ the full name of the book of mormon is the book of mormon. Ten testimonies of jesus christ from the book of mormon. During the christmas season we read from the bible about the birth of jesus christ in luke 2. A twohundredyear era of peace followed that visit of christ. The book of mormon is a holy book of scripture about jesus christ and gods dealings with the people of the ancient americas.
To a nephite, the outward sign of the mark was a confirmation of gods curse. The book of mormon is a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible. Gospel insights from general authorities and religious educators, provo, ut. Ever since 1981 the church of jesus christ of latterday saints began to append the title another testament of jesus christ to the book of mormon. Why is the book of mormon so focused on jesus christ. Another testament of jesus christ confirms the message of the bible relating to the man jesus, that is, it confirms that jesus of nazareth he who was born of the virgin mary in bethlehem, taught the sermon on the mount, called twelve apostles, worked mighty miracles, was crucified and resurrected on the third day is truly who he claimed to be, that is. The book of mormon is divided into smaller books, titled after the individuals named as primary authors and, in most versions, divided into chapters and verses. Hinckley says that mormons believe in a different jesus. Let us continually reread the book of mormon so that we might more fully come to christ, be committed to him, centered in him, and consumed in him. I am a bible fan, and so i am quite familiar with the principles taught by jesus christ. 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. Book of mormon quotes and verses basic mormon beliefs. Comparing the bible to the book of mormon, with compilation. 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.
But to achieve exaltation or godhood it is available only to mormons who obey the teachings specific to the book of mormon. These include endowments, celestial marriage, and specific tithing. This book is a similar book, but it was written by prophets in the. Read these 15 scriptures to bring the christmas spirit into your lives. The book of mormon claims that jesuss atonement provided for the immortality for all people. Book of mormon authors repeatedly referred to the lord as jesus the christ 2 nephi 26. Jul 14, 2017 comparing the bible to the book of mormon, with compilation.
The book of mormon is an additional book that the church of jesus christ of latterday saints includes as scripture, calling it another testament of jesus christ. Moroni, the last of the nephite prophethistorians, sealed up the abridged records of. Remember, the book of mormon is written from a nephite point of view. Bednar chronicled jesus christs birth from what we have in the book of luke in the new testament, as well as the book of mormon. This is a response to the antimormon video bible vs the book of mormon, produced by faithful latterday saints. Book of mormon surprisingly to some, the book of mormon likewise teaches that there is only one god in all of existence. The people who kept the record were descendants of several families who.
The book of mormon records the visit of jesus christ to people in the americas following his resurrection. For instance, concerning the general purpose of his. Apologetics press the bible versus the book of mormon. I told the brethren that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth. Jesus in mormonism mormon christology religionfacts. A readers edition, published in 2003 by the university of illinois pressas with a readers edition, the maxwell institutes study edition attempts to make the text more accessible by presenting it in paragraphs, with poetry set in verse form. A dynamic, interactive, webfriendly presentation of the book of mormon. In its more than 6,000 verses, the book of mormon refers to jesus christ almost 4,000 times and by 100 different names. Is there one god according to the bible and book of mormon. The fundamental principles of our religion is the testimony of the apostles and prophets concerning jesus christ, that he died, was buried, and rose again the third day, and ascended up into heaven. Religious studies center, brigham young university, 2003, 31642. The very first line in the introduction to the mormons revered text states.
Even the book of mormons subtitle another testament of jesus christemp. The above verses indicate that the amlicites were cursed and received a mark, but the mark was something they placed upon themselves, just as the lamanites did. Jesus is the literal spirit brother of the devil and you and i mcconkie, p. The book of mormon is a pillar of revealed truth supporting and upholding the chief cornerstone, who is jesus christ. Mormon prophets have taught that jesus was conceived by sexual intercourse physical union between god the father and mary. Jan 02, 2018 i told the brethren that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth.
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. The book of mormon divinerevelations spiritlessons. It is a spiritual topic, associated with faith, belief, testimony, emotion, revelation, and personal conviction. Mormons read the book of mormon in addition to the holy bible. All verses taken from king james version bible, book of mormon, doctrine and convenants, and pearl of great price using lds view computer software published by the church of jesus christ of latter day saints.