The stick of judah is obviously the bible, since the jews are through the tribe of judah. 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 bible and the book of mormon have many things in common. Nov 06, 2006 order the dvd at the book of mormon claims to be a volume of holy scripture comparable to 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 bible the bible teaches that all men have sinned and fallen short of the glory of god. Contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible. The bible is full of proof that it came by the inspiration of god. Sometimes in context, sometimes out of it, and sometimes just odd or poor word choices in translations. The bible and the book of mormon compared by chad lyndon dills so whats the point of this comparison. Order the dvd at the book of mormon claims to be a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible. 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. Aug 08, 2012 the latterday saint canon consists of four books. The bible vs the book of mormon basic mormon beliefs.
However, the book of mormon claims the christian church was established as early as 147 b. Jul 06, 2011 the bible came first, not the book of mormon. 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. It shows that the book of mormon has committed plagiarism by utilizing our beloved final authority the king james bible without giving credit to whom credit is due. Top 40 inspirational book of mormon scriptures the lifey app. Lehi, the first prophet of book of mormon, was a descendant of the tribe of joseph. Lack of heart a final missing element in the book of mormon is heart. The lords words will hiss forth unto the ends of the earth, 2 ne. Like the one saying they cant play basketball unless its a halfcourt game.
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. It would seem that we would have to believe this on faith. The bible is not a book but a collection of 66 books, written over a span of 1600 years across 3 continents, by over 40 writers inspired by god in 3 languages yet it has one primary theme the glory of god and salvat. 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 book is an outgrowth of those articles and the public reaction which the articles engendered. What is less well known is that the book of mormon makes a large number of unacknowledged biblical quotes. In the beginning, god created the heavens and the earth. Bible translation is the revised king james version, which is standard for the lds church. In fact, after a careful reading of the entire book of moroni last section in the book of mormon i noticed 50 to 100 places where. Bible ties to the book of mormon bible reference for lds beliefs. Feb 08, 2009 the book of mormon and the bible support each other, and act as a second witness to one another. Jul 15, 2012 id like to share what ive collected so far. Bible ties to the book of mormon bible reference for lds.
The bible is by definition a collection of books written by various authors that were not necessarily eye witnesses to the events that took place in it. Joesph smith didnt even stop at adding a full bible length book to the bible. The king james version of the bible is, in all likelihood, the most successful of all the english translations. 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. Both the bible and the book of mormon declare themselves to be ancient. The book of mormon contains many linguistic similarities to the king james bible kjv. The book of mormon in no way contradicts the bible. Both take faith, and if what happened in the bible is possible, then what happened in the book of mormon is also possible. More specifically, it is a collection of books the word bible literally means the books written by prophets over centuries. Each testifies that jesus christ is the savior of the world.
Each will lead individuals closer to christ who follow the principles contained in their pages. Bible references supporting the beliefs of the lds church. 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. Today the bible and book of mormon are companion books in the hands and before the eyes of people today. All men have heard of the mormon bible, but few except the elect have seen it, or, at least, taken the trouble to read it. It contains a history of gods dealings with the ancient world since the days of adam until after christs death and resurrection, and continue reading the bible vs the book of mormon. It was first published in march 1830 by joseph smith as the book of mormon. Unless otherwise indicated, bible quotations are taken from the king james version. Simply put, if both the bible and the book of mormon were inspired by god, then they never would contradict each other. Plucked from the bible as i was reading the book of mormon i noticed that over and over biblical phrases were used, many reproduced verbatim from the bible.
The book of mormon contains passages from the king james bible summary. Book of mormonplagiarism accusationsking james bible. The name is derived from the masorah, hebrew texts of the old. Bible, book of mormon and lds scripture compared life. If you accept the book of mormon you must place your faith in one man, joseph smith, and accept that everything he says is the absolute and eternal truth. 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 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. Introduction concerning this record the prophet joseph smith said.
June 2014 book of mormon translation challenge the book of mormon translation challenge invites people to read the entire book of mormon during the same time period that it took joseph smith and oliver cowdery to translate it. Members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints believe the holy bible and the book of mormon. The bible itself is where christ said that by the mouth of two or more witnesses shall his words be established. Why the bible needs the book of mormon greg trimble. Theyre sorted by the order they appear, bible first, then book of mormon. Exmormon christian mitz nelson shares her story in manti, ut. Smith, they will say, translated the book of mormon from golden plates he dug up. Are there scriptures in the bible that confirm the lds. Ether christ can change our weaknesses to strengths. 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. In fact, i believe it is fulfilling that purpose as i write this refutation of the book of mormon. The book of morman vs the bible what do the scriptures say. The book of mormon and the king james bible wikipedia. The book of mormon contradicts itself and other inspired mormon writings.
The most ancient hebrew manuscripts of the old testament, they were found in 1947 in palestine and. Click on a book listed below which will take you to its introduction page. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints believes the book of mormon is a companion scripture to the bible. It couldnt be more plain that the book of mormon should be considered accursed, along with all who have preached it.
They present this as evidence that joseph smith wrote the book of mormon by plagiarizing the authorized king james version of the bible. What are the 20 shortest verses in the book of mormon. The bible and the book of mormon support each other. While reading the scriptures, ive occasionally come across verses that seem funny or odd. What are the major differences between the bible and the book of mormon. What does the book of mormon say, but that an angel named moroni delivered the testimony to joesph smith. Volumes have been written on its distinctive and rhythmic style, and it is still regarded as a triumph of modern english literature. The book of mormon has him appearing in the americas after his ascension 3 nephi 10.
Article citing verses in book of mormon that contradict specific teaching of the bible both cannot be from god. The writers of scripture in the bible had an almost forceful edge about what they wrote. The book of mormon makes several references and prophecies concerning the bible, but does the bible do this likewise. Differences between the kjv and the book of mormon occur in verses 6,8, and 12. The lord covenanted with enos to bring forth the book of mormon to the lamanites, enos 1. One of the teachings found in the both the bible and book of mormon is love. Aug 22, 2010 ex mormon christian mitz nelson shares her story in manti, ut. 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 and the bible support each other, and act as a second witness to one another. 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. The stick of joseph referred to is the book of mormon.
These are the people in the white dress shirts who come knocking on your door, wondering if you have time to talk about the book of mormon. Apologetics press the bible versus the book of mormon. In terms of theology and doctrine, most of what is in the bible and the book of mormon is unproveable and must be taken on faith. 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. When mormon missionaries properly called latter day saints or simply lds come to your door, they will often offer a free copy of the book of mormon and tell you about its author, joseph smith. Critics of the book of mormon claim that major portions of it are copied, without attribution, from the bible. The bible and the book of mormon both have similar objectives. Another testament of jesus christ is a separate book and validates and upholds the bible. Here are some biblical verses that prophesy about and have connections to the book of mormon, and joseph smith.
The book of mormon favorite verses showing 111 of 11. Go to the bottom of that page to see the index chapters, which are hot links. What is the difference between the bible and the book of. Each reads very much like the bible in type and breadth of thematic concerns and literary forms history, law, psalm. What is the biblical basis for believing in the book of mormon.
Were taught of gods and christs love for us, how we should love them, and also how we should love others. The mormon claim that the book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ is. 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. The book of mormon and the bible will grow together, 2 ne. The book of mormon false testament learn the bible. The book of mormon teaches that god has flesh and bones and that he has a wife with whom they produce spirit offspring in heaven that will inhabit human bodies on earth. The way you can attempt to answer the question, is the bible really inspireddoes it have a divine originis to see whether the bible has marks of the supernatural. Theyre kind, cordial, and subject to some incredibly strange rules. Notice how the mormon writings will both agree and contradict each other as well as the bible. 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. Share your favorite verse form the book of mormon and why its your favorite. Being a latterday saint, or mormon, many of these versus will come from the book of mormon.
In some cases, entire passages are duplicated in the book of mormon. See more ideas about book of mormon, scripture study and lds scriptures. When a chapter or section is finished, you will see at the bottom of. Bible references that support mormon doctrines and beliefs. The bible versus the book of mormon apologetics press. The bible was written prior to the church of jesus christ of latterday saints being restored as we know it today. Printed in canada first edition, isbn 9780981146720. Son of man, take a stick and write on it, for judah, and the people of israel associated with him. 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. The bible has stood alone for many yearsbut in the last daysits becoming evident why the bible needs the book of mormon. Furthermore, a crucial element of the mormon religion. Read todays bible verse of the day, be encouraged, and sign up to receive the daily bible verse by email.
This is a difficult concept to convey, but one that is very real nonetheless. 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. If you believe the bible, then why not the book of mormon. The book of mormon contradicts itself and the bible. The bible says believers were first called christians after pauls ministry in antioch. According to verse 8, what did the lord say was his purpose for revealing scripture in addition to the bible. Sometimes the quotation is explicit, as in the second book of nephi, which contains 18 quoted chapters of the book of isaiah. The source of the old testament of the king james version. The book of mormon and the bible mormons in transition. Smith, they will say, translated the book of mormon from golden plates he dug up in a hill in new york in the early 1800s. The book of mormon is completely devoid of such proof. 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.
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