Jul 22, 2011 according to the mormon church, ezekiel 37. It was the house of the lord, a place where the lord could come and appear to his people doctrine and covenants 97. This app represents the restored gospel having the two scripture volumes together, fulfilling ezekiel 37. Ive included this under the joseph smith and the book of mormon references because the two go hand in hand. Mormon scripture and the lost tribes of israel bible odyssey. Son of man, take a stick and write on it, for judah, and the people of israel associated with him. 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. The temple was to be a place for teaching and revelation doctrine and covenants 97. Here is a list of fantastic beasts mentioned in the bible and the book of mormon. Jul 16, 2019 in this video about the design of the lds edition of the king james bible, there is an interesting section just after the 36 minute mark about the printing process. Another testament of jesus christ is a separate book and validates and upholds the bible. Is polygamy mentioned in the book of mormon answers.
Unlike the bible videos, which contain segments that are just a few minutes each, the book of mormon videos will be released as weekly to 20minute episodes. More significantly, joseph smith and subsequent leaders such as brigham young never submitted to any church authority, whether from the past the church fathers. The fiery flying serpent is a creature mentioned in the book of isaiah in the hebrew bible or in the old testament of the christian bible. Bible book of mormon children christmas david archuleta easter ensign facebook family family history familysearch gay general conference jesus christ joseph smith latterday saint beliefs latterday saints channel lds resources lds temples lds videos from members lds videos from the church lds websites lds women lgbt liahona missionary mobile. In this podcast, we will examine the book of mormon verses that are unique to the church of jesus christ of latterday saints and compare them to the bible. With the lds church starting its book of mormon filming production, dont expect.
Perhaps read in the book of mormon and you will find that jesus christ is not only mentioned in its title the book of mormon, another testament of jesus christ the full name of the book, but. How many times is jesus christ mentioned in the book of. But what historical evidence supports the existence of nephi and lehi. Mormons are known for their belief in the book of mormon, but what do they think about the holy bible. Nephi is part of the mormon religion and is not mentioned in the bible.
The book of mormon, though it mentions a lot of historical things, lacks the archeological evidence to back it up. In the bible, both mark and luke tell the same stories about jesus, but you can learn more when you get information from two perspectives. The israelites bitten by fiery serpents book of numbers chapter 21. Jerusalem is the only city that is found in both the bible and the book of mormon and is one of the most excavated cities in the world.
The doctrine and covenants mentions the writings of john the baptist, and a full account of the experience at the mount of transfiguration, which scripture. The official youtube channel of the book of mormon musical. Book of mormonplain and precious doctrines fairmormon. The story of abinadi suffering death by fire has most often evoked images of the prophet burning at the stake. This is a reference to the book of mormon and the bible being companion books that compliment each other. Church leaders, cast and crew express excitement for. One passage says that the book of mormon shall establish the truth of the bible and shall make known to all kindreds, tongues, and people, that the lamb of god is the son of the eternal father, and the savior of the world.
Remember that the mormon version of god is not the god of the bible. He was rightthe old testament does not mention jesus christ by name, but it does prophesy of him with such specificity that we ought to. 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. Its not the movie nor will book of mormon videos give a nod to. Byu experts field tough questions for the book of mormon videos. Moody, a methodist from fort worth, texas, said she thumbed through the bible in her hotel room on sept. 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. Fasting in the book of mormon and the bible religious. I have much love and respect for my mormon friends and i am deeply concerned about some of the falsehoods that they are being exposed to. 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.
Its put together in a very credible, nonpreachy way. Scriptures does the bible mention the book of mormon. The book of mormon testifies of jesuss ministry in the americas following his resurrection. Their view was concisely expressed by brigham young in journal of discourses of july, 1862. Does the bible reference the book of mormon answers. The new book of mormon videos relied on a scriptural team of byu. What does the book of mormon teach about the temple. For example, the video claims the book of mormon is completely wrong when it mentions jesus being born in jerusalem, not in bethlehem alma 7.
Young readers arent interested in carrying books around, small kids dont listen to scripture lessons, and adults spend the rest of book of mormon stories. Aside from what ive mentioned, the book of mormon has never met with widespread acceptance in christendom as have the books of genesis, psalms, ephesians, colossians, hebrews, etc. I asked him why in gods name should i do that when i already know jesus is the truth and that the bible is gods word. Both the bible and the book of mormon declare themselves to be ancient, historical, and reliable rules of. The mention of horses among domesticated animals kept by book of mormon peoples has raised questions in some peoples minds, due to the prevailing view that horses were not found in the americas during precolumbian times. To view images from the book of mormon videos series, click here. The king james bible and the book of mormon religious.
The book of mormon in no case contradicts the bible. What details in the book of mormon are not in the bible. Now, before i had no idea what a mormon was until someone told me to read the book of mormon. Through living the teachings found in the bible and book of mormon. Why bible typography matters general discussions mormon. Each possible explanation also teaches important lessons about archaeology, ancient writings, and the. 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. Prophecies about joseph smith bible references for lds. The book of mormon supports the bible and often clarifies the teachings of jesus christ. To profit and learn from the scriptures, we are to liken them unto ourselves 1 nephi 19. See more ideas about book of mormon, lds books and lds scriptures. Readers can interpret the presence of horses in the book of mormon in a variety of different ways. Of course, the relationship between the book of mormon and the bible is more than textual passages and beautiful prose. Book of mormon doctrines relating to the power of the scriptures.
Why doesnt the bible mention the nephites as a jewish. The belief in the restoration of the 10 tribes provided the basis for an americacentered theology and made america the home of a wholly new scripturethe book of mormon. 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. We want to focus people on the text and what it says about the savior than. Church leaders, cast and crew express excitement for upcoming. The other onesixth was typeset from the original manuscript.
Get a free digital copy of the book of mormon and study it with missionaries via voice or video call. The book of mormon was preserved to come forth in these latter days to convince the jew and gentile that jesus is the christ, the eternal god. Of course, outside of the mormon s own writings, there are no records, no evidence whatsoever of any such visit by jesus to the americas. Believe it or not the archaeological achilles heel of the book of mormon is not the multiple cities it discusses that have never been found, but rather the one city it mentions that is actually real. All opinions, speakers and presenters represent and express their own individual opinions, and not necessarily the opinions of firm foundation, book of mormon evidence, or its employees, and no information or opinions represent the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. He mocked me and told me to read it so i know who i am voting for. 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. Its purpose is to verify the divine sonship of the nazarene to those who ask with a sincere heart, with real intent, having faith in christ. Slaughter, how we got the book of mormon salt lake city.
Book of mormon stories with a new way to feast on the scriptures because of the advancement of technology, many people have ignored the beauty of printed texts, hard bounds, and hundreds of pages. While this new scripture remedied the omission of america from the bible, it has been one of the main reasons why so many nonmormon americans have been suspicious of mormonism. In some cases, entire passages are duplicated in the book of mormon. The book of mormon is a true volume of scripture, prophesied in the bible, and brought forth by god. The book of mormon is changing the lives of people all. The book of mormon confirms what the bible says about jesus christ and. When the bible and the book of mormon are tested for authenticity, which one will pass the test. The spiritual text that forms the basis of mormonisma in the last edition edited by its founder, joseph smith, jr. Moreover, thou son of man, take thee one stick, and write upon it, for judah, and for the children of israel his companions. But why doesnt the bible mention lehi and nephi as two prophets during. The book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ. Sep 28, 2016 mentioned at least three times in the bible and the book of mormon, satyrs appear in 2 nephi and isaiah. We found out from mormon adults and kids how the bible fits into their religion. Both the bible and the book of mormon record instances of fasting as a sign of mourning following a death.
The book of mormon and the king james bible wikipedia. The book of mormon contains many linguistic similarities to the king james bible kjv. It is identified as echis coloratus sawscale viper. Far from undermining the bible, the book of mormon supports its testimony of jesus christ. 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 bible and book of mormon for android apk download. Nelson talks about the bible and the book of mormon as witnesses of jesus christ. The book of mormon videos youtube channel is a collection of videos based.
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 book of mormon is not the bible, and many christians are opposed to the book of mormon being placed beside or ahead of the bible. Oct 11, 2012 okay, so i am a christian and a huge romney supporter. Unless otherwise indicated, bible quotations are taken from the king james version. Jerusalem is the only city that is found in both the bible and the book of mormon. The name is mentioned in the book of mormon, and the are four books of nephi therein. Alma 36 mosiah 1118 mosiah 15 enos 1 jacob 7 jacob 23 2 nephi 33 2 nephi 32 2 nephi 610 2 nephi 5 2 nephi 14 1 nephi 18. In the beginning of the book of mormon it claims that nephi and lehi were prophets during zedekiahs rule over judah i nephi i. Nor does the book of mormon text indicate that horses or chariots play any role in the many nephite wars despite a popular classic book of mormon painting by arnold friburg depicting helaman leading the 2000 stripling warriors while astride a battleready horse. The bible mentions the necessity of being born again and gives a few examples like paul. Bible ties to the book of mormon bible reference for lds. Proof the book of mormon isnt true the book of mormon contradicts the bible and was actually a work of fiction written by joseph smith in the 1800s, who copied much of it from the king james version, trying to make it look like an ancient manuscript. Mentioned at least nine times in the bible, unicorns make an appearance in the old testament books of job, numbers, psalms, isaiah, and deuteronomy.
After the defeat and death of saul and his sons, the men of jabesh gilead fasted seven days 1 samuel 31. 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. The book of mormon also mentions that the ten lost tribes who were led away by the lord have their own scriptures, which they will bring with them when they miraculously return 2 nephi 29. May 05, 2017 in july 1831, the lord revealed to joseph smith that the saints were to build a temple as part of the city of zion doctrine and covenants 57. 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. Apr 11, 2016 the book of mormon mentions horses a few times, even though were not in the americas before the spanish arrived, according to current expert opinion. The book of mormon compared with the bible watchtower. We want to make sure it corresponds completely with what the book of mormon says, he explained. Multitude feels wounds in book of mormon 3 nephi 11.
This video covers but a few of the many contradiction between the book of mormon and the word of truth, the holy bible. Book of mormon christ is completely accepted in bible he is rejected. Actually, what the video did not point out was that the book of mormon passage goes on to describe jerusalem as a land rather than a city. However, the scriptures have their fair share of magicalsounding beasts.
So, i drove my car around the neighborhood early in the. Jul 06, 2011 the bible came first, not the book of mormon. A print from the phillip medhurst collection of bible illustrations. Yet the book of mormon curiously describes abinadi as being scourged. Printed in canada first edition, isbn 9780981146720. They claim that both books go hand in hand but whenever you study with them, all too often they will lean towards the teaching of joseph smith. None of the cities or people mentioned specifically in regard to the book of mormon have been discovered. 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 mormon belief in black skin being a curse is found in uniquely mormon books they call scripture. What book of the bible mentions the name nephi answers. How the bible and the book of mormon work together. Apr 06, 2015 and nephi, a book of mormon prophet, testified, but behold, i, nephi, will show unto you that the tender mercies of the lord are over all those whom he hath chosen, because of their faith, to make them mighty even unto the power of deliverance 1 nephi 1.
I pray that you search these many contradictions out for yourself so that. In order to use the bible to try and validate the book of mormon false teachers find a passage of scripture, twist the plain meaning of words and distort the truth. Order the dvd at the book of mormon claims to be a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible. The bible is the stick of judah and the book of mormon is the stick of joseph. The book of mormon is one of the most influentiala as well as controversiala religious documents in american history, and is regarded as sacred scripture by followers around the world, including members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, the fourthlargest. Sometimes the quotation is explicit, as in the second book of nephi, which contains 18 quoted chapters of the book of isaiah. There are three possible ways to approach this puzzle, dealing with archaeology, ancient cultural practices, and difficulties in translation. Together, the book of mormon and bible contain thousands of years worth of inspiration, guidance, and instruction. This video is a sidebyside comparison of the historical and archaeological validity of the bible and the book of mormon. 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. The only bible that joseph smith relied on was the king james version. Book of mormontranslation errors from the kjv fairmormon. I picked up a book of mormon and it mentions jesus. The church of jesus christ, headquartered in monongahela, pa, presents the bible and the book of mormon in a single mobile app.
The book of mormon is a compilation of several books written by ancient prophets. Approximately fivesixth of the 1830 first edition of the book of mormon was typeset from the printers manuscript. Mar 08, 2016 believe it or not the archaeological achilles heel of the book of mormon is not the multiple cities it discusses that have never been found, but rather the one city it mentions that is actually real. The opening lines of the introduction to the book of mormon declare that the book of mormon is a volume of holy scripture. Rowling masterfully created a world based on mythology and magic, her novels are not the only books to mention these mystical beastssome are also mentioned in the bible and the book of mormon. The mormon church would have us believe that the bible itself, actually prophesied about the book of mormon and therefore the book of mormon is just as inspired and authoritative as the bible itself. Though it may seem strange, there is compelling evidence for a similar practice among the. The book of mormon but is considerably more advanced in its overall production. Contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible. 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. 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. Nov 06, 2006 the book of mormon claims to be a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible. Book of mormon prophecies of christ specific bible prophecies veiled actually nonexistent unless scripture misquoted or prophecies stretched to have two meanings. Mar 24, 2014 is the book of mormon mentioned in the bible.