These five book of mormon scriptures on faith will help inspire you to believe in jesus christ. Both volumes are used by latterday saints side by s. 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. The purpose of the book is to convince the jew and the gentile that jesus is the christ. In short, there is not one iota of evidence from archaeology that can provide evidence for the truth of the book of mormon. 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. Learn more about how latterday saints use and combine these scriptures. Together, the book of mormon and bible contain thousands of.
The mormon claim that the book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ is. What is less well known is that the book of mormon makes a large number of unacknowledged biblical quotes. The bible is a pretty long book, and that might give the impression that every book of the bible is long, too. He stated that while the church affirms the book of mormon as scripture, and. The book of mormon is completely devoid of such proof. This book is an outgrowth of those articles and the public reaction which the articles engendered. 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. The book of morman vs the bible what do the scriptures say.
Another testament of jesus christ is regarded as divinely inspired scripture, as is the holy bible. 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. Early in the book of mormon, an angel asks nephi a tough question. The book of mormon is a volume of holy scripture comparable to the. The bible and the book of mormon compared by chad lyndon dills so whats the point of this comparison. Segments of the book of mormon 1 nephi chapters 2021 and 2 nephi chapters 78 and 1224match nearly wordforword isaiah 48. The first testament of christ is the bibles old testament, which predicted and prophesied of the coming of the savior, his transcendent life, and his liberating atonement.
It was first printed by the kings printer robert barker, and was the third official translation into english. Further research will show that the book of mormon relies on a specific version of the new testament, namely the king james version. A seminarian named sarah wilson thought to abbreviate the bible by selecting just one representative verse from each book, resulting in a breathtaking tour through the highlights of scripture. In some cases, entire passages are duplicated in the book of mormon. Jul 06, 2011 the bible came first, not the book of mormon.
When we study the book of mormon, our understanding of the doctrines in the bible is clarified. The book of mormon teaches that little children are not capable of sin because they do not have a sinful nature moroni 8. As has been welldocumented elsewhere, there are serious discrepancies between the record of history in the americas and the claims of the book of mormon. Scott scheibe, bible prophecies of the book of mormon salvation. It contains 19 chapters of the kjv of isaiah in their entirety, along with parts of a few other chapters. Typical mormon views of the old testament do not do justice to the complexity of the book. The bible the bible teaches that all men have sinned and fallen short of the glory of god. 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. In total, some 478 verses in the book of mormon are quoted in some form from the kjv book of isaiah. Five scriptures that will help you get through almost anything. Here are some memorization tips so when gospel topics come up or you are. Through the same process we have additional holy scripture, including the book of mormon, which supports and exalts the bible. Apr, 2010 what is the shortest verse in the bible or book of mormon. Jo would take a short parable from the bible and expand it into an entire page or two.
See more ideas about book of mormon, scripture study and lds scriptures. Mormon theology is about many gods, god being a man, men and women potentially becoming gods, but the book of mormon is basically christian in its teachings. For more information, see joseph smith translation and the bible. 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 nephi to alma 29.
The following information is in the book of mormon. What is the shortest verse in the book of mormon answers. The condensed book of mormon, in 15 verses today i read the most amazing blog post, courtesy of our friends at first thoughts. Kjv verses in the book of mormon book of mormon depot. Unless otherwise indicated, bible quotations are taken from the king james version. The book of mormon the church of jesus christ of latterday saints.
Even though these passages from the bible are short, they can still work in amazing ways to transform the lives of those seeking jesus. By studying both books, you can get a better understanding of who god is and what he wants for you. Another testament of jesus christ is a separate book and validates and upholds the bible. Below is a list of fundamental doctrines taught in the bible for which the book of mormon adds an additional witness. Both the bible and the book of mormon declare themselves to be ancient. The book of mormon testifies of the bible, and both testify of christ. Six of the 15 books of the book of mormon shown in red in table 1, accounting for almost twothirds of the whole book of mormon including the two longest books, alma and mosiah, all have higher frequencies of occurrences of yea than any book in the bible, including 3 john. Join one to the other to make a single piece of wood, a single stick in your hand. Nov 06, 2006 order the dvd at the book of mormon claims to be a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible.
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. A short history of the king james version of the bible kjv the kjv is attributable to the church of england and was begun in 1604 and completed in 1611. It is the word of god and, like the bible, gives us guidance and inspiration in our. Bible prophecies of the book of mormon another testament of jesus christ one. The book of mormon vs the bible christian research institute. The book of mormon in no case contradicts the bible. We believe the bible to be the word of god as far as it is translated correctly. Bible ties to the book of mormon bible reference for lds. How the bible and the book of mormon work together.
These claims have historically been taken on faith. 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. The bible contains many inspirational and challenging shorter verses that are great for memorization or sharing on social media. 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. Top 40 inspirational book of mormon scriptures the lifey app. The book of mormon also clarifies whether infants and little children need to be.
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. Jun 25, 2019 in the first presidencys christmas devotional in 2015, elder david a. If we compare the historical, prophetical, and doctrinal parts of the book of mormon with the great truths of science and nature, we find no contradictionsno absurditiesnothing unreasonable. The bible and the book of mormon for over 100 years, mormon archaeologists have searched in vain for indisputable proof of book of mormon civilizations. Bible references supporting the beliefs of the lds church.
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. For example, there are no serious commentaries on a book of the bible, by a mormon, that i know of. 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. The other texts are the bible the king james version, the doctrine and covenants, and the pearl of great price. As such, he has prepared a plan of salvation whereby we. Members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints believe the holy bible and the book of mormon. What are the 20 shortest verses in the book of mormon. The book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ. It is the word of god and, like the bible, gives us guidance and inspiration in our daily lives. 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.
Over onehalf of all the verses in the book of mormon refer to our lord. 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. Bible and the book of mormon, the guidelines provided apply generally to religious works e. The condensed book of mormon, in 15 verses gently hew stone. This small book, said to be written in ad 385 by mormon, is a short. If so, you will find what youre looking for in this commentary written by gospel scholars d.
Aug 08, 2012 the bible is therefore not taken as seriously, by mormons, as it is by protestants. The book of mormon has him appearing in the americas after his ascension 3 nephi 10. As a companion to the bible, the book of mormon is a witness of jesus christs divinity and his role as the savior of the world. This page shows the book of mormon verses that incorporate text from the king james version of the bible. I must bring them also, and they will listen to my voice. Apologetics press the bible versus the book of mormon. This volume is the first of a twovolume, readerfriendly exploration of the book of scripture that is the keystone of our religion. Mormon is a prophet in the book of mormon, who collected and transcribed the records of his people on the american continent. The bible is full of proof that it came by the inspiration of god. The book of mormon is unusually wordy, lacking very much a sufficient textual economy, very different from typical jewish writings.
The bible and book of mormon teach that god is our heavenly father. The editors of the book of mormon have given a whole verse to nephis laconic statement, and my father dwelt in a tent 1 nephi 2. While it doesnt actually cover each and every verse verse by verse. Some form of christs name is mentioned more frequently per verse in the book of mormon than even in the new testament. In total, approximately 30 percent of the book of isaiah is quoted in the book of mormon one source counts 478 verses in the book of mormon which are quoted from isaiah.
Funniest scripture in the book of mormon ive always thought that helaman 1. 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. Take another stick and write on it, joseph ephraims wood and all the house of israel loyal to him. Do mormons regard the bible as holy scripture and the word of god. The most common biblical terms used to describe the old testament priesthood, temple and appointed feasts, are entirely missing from the book of mormon. Here are 10 examples of such biblical terms with their frequencies, that never appear once in the book of mormon. The word yea in the bible and in the book of mormon. Lets explore five scriptures that will help us find comfort in the things we do know. 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. Despite what your pastor told you, mormon s do believe in the bible and our beliefs are in there, when you look at other verses besides john 3. A seminarian named sarah wilson thought to abbreviate the bible by selecting just one representative verse from each book, resulting.
The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which, according to. 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. In the case of the book of mormon, which contains copious quotes from the new testament, the implication is that the book actually originated after the formation of the christian scriptures. It couldnt be more plain that the book of mormon should be considered accursed, along with all who have preached it. The book of mormon prophet moroni shares examples of 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. The bible is the stick of judah and the book of mormon is the stick of joseph. Book of mormon witnesses pt 1 the three dan vogel duration. The book of mormon restores plain and precious truths that have been lost from the bible.
Does the bible reference the book of mormon answers. Ezekiel saw our day and knew of the coming forth of the book of mormon. 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. The book of mormon and the king james bible wikipedia. 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. Bible references that support mormon doctrines and beliefs. Just as the bible s present chapter and verse notation system is a later addition of bible publishers to books that were originally solid blocks of undivided text, the chapter and verse markers within the books of the book of mormon are conventions, not part of the original text. The book of mormon explicitly quotes the prophet isaiah. Some historians though, challenge the writings in the book of mormon and state that these are mere interpretations of joseph smith. Jun 20, 20 what does the book of mormon say, but that an angel named moroni delivered the testimony to joesph smith.
The book of mormon confirms what the bible says about jesus christ and clarifies many other christian doctrines. Do you want to expand and deepen your study of the book of mormon. As men focus their attention in other areas of research, bits of cultural and linguistic evidence come to the forefront as additional testimonies of the book of mormon. The bible and the book of mormon work together to invite all people to follow. The bible is the word of god and came from the writings of holy men of god as they were moved upon by the holy ghost see 2 peter 1. Contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible. Memorizing scripture and reciting it on the spot isnt always easy. On the contrary, it expands, extends, and exalts it.
In fact, the shortest books of the bible are shorter than this blog post. Although official mormon sources also utilize the joseph smith translation, or the inspired version, the church does not own the and does not use this as its official version. The honest seeker after truth can gain the testimony that jesus is the christ as he prayerfully ponders the inspired words of the book of mormon. Their view was concisely expressed by brigham young in journal of discourses of july, 1862. Here are 45 verses from both the bible and the book of mormon that. Bible prophecies of the book of mormon book of mormon facts.
Wikipedia helps here the book of mormon is one of four sacred texts or standard works of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church. Son of man, take a stick and write on it, for judah, and the people of israel associated with him. Remember that the mormon version of god is not the god of the bible. The mormon belief in black skin being a curse is found in uniquely mormon books they call scripture. Printed in canada first edition, isbn 9780981146720. To produce the sentiment analysis visualization of the book of mormon, i wrote a custom program that submitted every verse to the same sentiment analysis service that had been used to produce the bible visualization. Dec 05, 2017 the book of mormon challenges other scriptures with conflicting beliefs and indicates that they will no longer exist in the course of time. The scriptures can speak to us personally in times of trial, anguish, and even joy.
Here are 101 scriptures filled with faith that provide counsel, encouragement, and. Both the bible and the book of mormon declare themselves to be ancient, historical, and reliable rules of faiththe very word of god. The rendering of this scripture is even clearer in 2 nephi 3. The word of yahweh was addressed to me as follows, son of man, take a stick and write on it, judah and those israelites loyal to him. This is in marked contrast to the bible, the accuracy of which has been supported in thousands of ways by archaeological research. Short bible verses quick scripture quotes of inspiration. Sometimes the quotation is explicit, as in the second book of nephi, which contains 18 quoted chapters of the book of isaiah.
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. The book of mormon compared with the bible watchtower. Simply put, if both the bible and the book of mormon were inspired by god, then they never would contradict each other. The book of mormon contains many linguistic similarities to the king james bible kjv. Another testament of jesus christ are two volumes of scripture that testify of the divinity and earthly ministry of the savior, jesus christ. 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. The disagreement between the book of mormon and what scripture reveals concerning the lost tribes is another illustration of discrepancies between mormon teaching and the bible. Weve seen it all, from large scale to small scale, from international terrorism to the. Joesph smith didnt even stop at adding a full bible length book to the bible. May 01, 2007 joseph smith says the book of mormons is the most correct of any book on earth, kjv is 1611 published, mormon book is 1830, so i do disagree as i think the bible is the best book ever and i have studied the book of mormons as seriously as i did the bible and i did study the people in that book as serious as i have all the people in the bible. The egyptian language was a very corrupt language from idol. King james version of the bible mormonism research ministry.
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