Order the dvd at the book of mormon claims to be a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible. Why is some of the book of mormon identical to the bible. Sep 19, 2017 baptism is a sacred, religious act that signifies a persons dedication to following jesus christ. When we know the book of mormon is true, then it follows that joseph smith was indeed a prophet and that he saw god the eternal father and his son, jesus christ. Bible references about lds beliefs and mormon history. Ive included this under the joseph smith and the book of mormon references because the two go hand in hand. One of the teachings found in the both the bible and book of mormon is love. It is an abridgment by an ancient prophet named mormon of the. They do not hold to the essentials of the christian faith, which means that they are not christians.
Members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints believe the holy bible and the book of mormon. The things you hear from false teachers and heretics like joel osteen are false. 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. Lehi, the first prophet of book of mormon, was a descendant of the tribe of joseph. The mormon belief in black skin being a curse is found in uniquely mormon books they call scripture. Mormon doctrine is derived from four primary sources. First of all, in the hebrew bible old testament the hebrew word translated stick always refers to wood and is never used, even figuratively, to mean a scroll or book. The book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ. How many verses in the book of mormon talk of jesus christ. They present this as evidence that joseph smith wrote the book of mormon by plagiarizing the authorized king james version of the bible. The book of mormon, the doctrines of the covenant, and the pearl of. The following are a list of some verses to know when witnessing to mormons. 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.
Bible, book of mormon and lds scripture compared life. Jan 20, 2006 this approach allows mormons to ignore key bible scriptures which refute mormon doctrines. Apologetics press the bible versus the book of mormon. In addition to the 20 helps we thought itd be handy for our readers to also have a sidebyside comparison of the bible, book of mormon and other lds teachings. As a point of comparison we may look at the same isaiah passage as found in the dead sea scrolls, translated from hebrew into english by two contemporary scholars, theodor gasler and geza. The book of mormon was written for the intent that we may believe the bible, morm. Book of mormon surprisingly to some, the book of mormon likewise teaches that there is only one god in all of existence. The introduction tells you that the book of mormon is a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible.
Mormons, while holding that the bible is a part of the canon of scripture, add to it several mormon works. The book of mormon shall stand as a testimony against the world, ether 5. Jan 31, 20 the word christ is found in 323 verses in the book of mormon. The book of mormon contains passages from the king james bible summary.
Differences between the kjv and the book of mormon occur in verses 6,8, and 12. He abridged the book of mormon and his son, moroni recorded many of his teachings after his death. This approach allows mormons to ignore key bible scriptures which refute mormon doctrines. Book of mormonplagiarism accusationsking james bible. Top 40 inspirational book of mormon scriptures the lifey app.
Were taught of gods and christs love for us, how we should. Bible ties to the book of mormon bible reference for lds beliefs. The stick of judah is obviously the bible, since the jews are through the tribe of judah. 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.
In some cases, entire passages are duplicated in the book of mormon. The book of mormon contradicts itself and the bible. Mormon prooftexts from the bible christian research institute. The bible and the book of mormon support each other. If there were only two bible verses that you had to know when witnessing to mormons, i would recommend that you know isaiah 43. And thou shalt be brought down, and shalt speak out of the ground, and thy speech shall be low out of. The stick written on for judah, also known as the stick of judah, is the bible. One of the most consistent parallels between the book of mormon and the septuagint is the citation of isaiah 53 in mosiah 14. The book of mormon and the king james bible jump to. What do you learn from this passage that helps you understand the. 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. The book of mormon contradicts itself and other inspired mormon writings.
The word christ is found in 323 verses in the book of mormon. This page shows the book of mormon verses that incorporate text from the king james version of the bible. If it is true, then joseph smith is true and so is mormonism. This is not a forum for general discussion of the articles subject. And the sticks whereon thou writest shall be in thine hand before their eyes. Nov 06, 2006 order the dvd at the book of mormon claims to be a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible. The book of mormon compared with the bible watchtower. Here are some biblical verses that prophesy about and have connections to the book of mormon, and joseph smith. The lord covenanted with enos to bring forth the book of mormon to the lamanites, enos 1. I warn everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book. The bible, the book of mormon, and the concept of scripture. Are there any biblical verses that refute mormon teachings.
Remember that the mormon version of god is not the god of the bible. The book of mormon is another witness of jesus christ and confirms the truths found in the holy bible. Book of mormon quotes and verses basic mormon beliefs. The lords words will hiss forth unto the ends of the earth, 2 ne. On the other hand, the book of mormon easily is exposed as fiction when compared to and contrasted with the bible, which mormons claim is the word of god. Ezekiel speaks of putting the two books together and make them one stick, and they shall be one in mine hand. According to this passage, god claims that he is the first and he is the last. The book of mormon and the bible will grow together, 2 ne.
Mormons believe the bible to be the word of god as far as it is translated correctly. Another testament of jesus christ is a separate book and validates and upholds the bible. What is less well known is that the book of mormon makes a large number of unacknowledged biblical quotes. Notice how the mormon writings will both agree and contradict each other as well as the bible. This reference explains that the bible and the book of mormon are as one book in the hands of the lord. Secondly, the mormon churchs interpretation ignores the historical background of ezekiels message. Praying about the book of mormon mormons believe that if you read the book of mormon and then pray and ask god whether or not it is true, you will receive a testimony from the holy spirit verifying its truth. The book of mormon contains many linguistic similarities to the king james bible kjv.
Contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible. 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 americ. From the pages of the book of mormon comes moronis promise that through prayer, real intent, and faith in christ, we may know the truth of these promises by the power of the holy ghost. Both the bible and the book of mormon declare themselves to be ancient. 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. The book of mormon, along with the bible, explains that baptism is required for eternal salvation. The book of mormon in no case contradicts the bible. Prophecies about joseph smith bible references for lds. The book of mormon is a holy book of scripture about jesus christ and gods dealings with the people of the ancient americas. Mormon is a prophet in the book of mormon, who collected and transcribed the records of his people on the american continent. Its couched in king james english, and it features color renderings of mormon scenes made to look like bible illustrations. The book of mormon makes several references and prophecies concerning the bible, but does the bible do this likewise. This is a page that can be printed again and again and be used with activities, studying, discussion, etc. Book of mormon journaling scripture study lds, book of.
The book of mormon is a true volume of scripture, prophesied in. Kjv verses in the book of mormon book of mormon depot. If you study the bible, you will find that there many verses that talk about the savior jesus christ. Since mormons respect and use the king james version of the bible, i recommend that you use this version when witnessing to mormons. Mormons read the book of mormon in addition to the holy bible. Many verses say christ more than once, including 2 nephi 25. Fair interviewed scholars from many fields to test the claims made by critics in. 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 stick of joseph referred to is the book of mormon. Members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints identify the book of mormon as the stick of joseph in the following kjv bible scripture. Jul 06, 2011 the bible came first, not the book of mormon. Christianity christians hold that the bible is the sole infallible authority for life and faith. 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. This is a response to the antimormon video bible vs the book of mormon, produced by faithful latterday saints. Bible verses used to counter mormon teachings are brushed off in favor of passages from the book of mormon and other mormon scriptures as well as ongoing revelation that often contradicts previous lds church teachings. Jul 22, 2011 first of all, in the hebrew bible old testament the hebrew word translated stick always refers to wood and is never used, even figuratively, to mean a scroll or book. Another testament of jesus christ are two volumes of scripture that testify of the divinity and earthly ministry of the savior, jesus christ. One of the four volumes of scripture accepted by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. In verses that directly quote the bible, whether attributed by book of mormon narrators or not, the table shows which words were deleted from the source kjv verse and which words were added by the book of mormon verse. Simply put, if both the bible and the book of mormon were inspired by god, then they never would contradict each other. Does the bible does talk about the book of mormon answers.
Therefore, nothing in these verses even suggests a book or scroll. Book of mormon doctrinal mastery allonone page possibly the most useful item in all our doctrinal mastery helps, this allonone page contains all 25 book of mormon doctrinal mastery passages, references, and key phrases in one place. Far from undermining the bible, the book of mormon supports its testimony of jesus christ. Today the bible and book of mormon are companion books in the hands and before the eyes of people today. As a companion to the bible, the book of mormon is a witness of jesus christs divinity and. Below are various verses that appear in the book of mormon.
Even jesus christ was baptized, setting the example of obedience to god. Bible, book of mormon and lds scripture compared life after. This is a reference to the book of mormon and the bible being companion books that compliment each other. At first glance the book of mormon appears to be biblical in heft and style. One passage says that the book of mormon shall establish the truth of the bible and shall make known to all kindreds. But we regarded the returning home as the best part of that longawaited trip. Were taught of gods and christs love for us, how we should love them, and also how we should love others. Unless otherwise indicated, bible quotations are taken from the king james version. Jan 6, 2015 today we talked about mormon from the book of mormon. Their view was concisely expressed by brigham young in journal of discourses of july, 1862. Bible ties to the book of mormon bible reference for lds. This scripture talks about two sticks, or scrolls, or if you will, books. He mentions faith, hope, and charity in some teachings moroni recorded, not to mention i think he had to have hope tha. Son of man, take a stick and write on it, for judah, and the people of israel associated with him.
It is the word of god and, like the bible, gives us guidance and inspiration in our daily lives. The book of mormon, which is regarded by the lds church as another testament of jesus christ, helps the bible in clarifying some precious truths. Jan 20, 2011 this is a response to the anti mormon video bible vs the book of mormon, produced by faithful latterday saints. Bible verses related to polygamy from the king james version kjv by relevance sort by book order exodus 21. Mormon prooftexts from the bible christian research. We talk of christ, we rejoice in christ, we preach of christ, we.
Indicating that no matter what future fulfillment the isaiah passage may have, its express purpose. This is the talk page for discussing improvements to the the book of mormon and the king james bible article. Here are 45 verses from both the bible and the book of mormon that mention love. Book of mormon the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Sometimes the quotation is explicit, as in the second book of nephi, which contains 18 quoted chapters of the book of isaiah. The book of mormon and the king james bible wikipedia. The book of mormon is a true volume of scripture, prophesied in the bible, and brought forth by god. Baptism is an ordinance, or religious rite, that must be done by immersion, which represents the washing away of sins, and performed by someone with the proper priesthood. Printed in canada first edition, isbn 9780981146720. Critics of the book of mormon claim that major portions of it are copied, without attribution, from the bible.
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