The bible and the book of mormon together bear witness of jesus christ. Lets explore together the many wonderful bible promises that god has given us. In 2005, living hope ministries produced the video bible vs the book of mormon in an attempt to disprove the book of mormon. Both the bible and the book of mormon declare themselves to be ancient, historical, and reliable rules of faiththe very word of god. The prophet joseph smith said the book of mormon is the most correct of any book on earth. Jul 12, 2017 as for the book of mormons religious significance, mark twain put it as viciously as anyone could. As for the book of mormons religious significance, mark twain put it as viciously as anyone could. The bible vs the book of mormon basic mormon beliefs. 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 difference is that the bible is the word of god and the book of the mormon is just a book that joseph smith wrote. In fact, a bible believer would expect there to be contradictions between the two, since the bible never gives any legitimacy to the book of mormon, but actually condemns it cf. For behold, this book of mormon is written for the intent that ye may believe that bible.
Different authors contributed to the writing of the holy bible whereas the book of mormon was first published by one man, joseph smith. Both books of scripture include writings of prophets and apostles about how to live by the teachings of jesus christ. Comparing the bible to the book of mormon, with compilation. Students may give a variety of answers, but they should identify the following truth. The mormon claim that the book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ is.
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. Smith translated the plates into the book of mormon, which was first published in 1830. This, they say, is a clear prophecy that the bible the stick of judah is to be joined with the book of mormon the stick of joseph to comprise the full revelation of god. Bible ties to the book of mormon bible reference for lds. 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. More specifically, it is a collection of books the word bible literally means the books written by prophets over centuries. 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. Printed in canada first edition, isbn 9780981146720. These include endowments, celestial marriage, and specific tithing. Is the book of mormon a direct revelation from god. In the bible, only marks gospel has sentences frequently begin with and, whereas sentences frequently begin with and in any book within the book of mormon. Is the book of mormon more important than the bible.
If you are lds, please watch this movie and pray that the lord will reveal to you what is true the book of mormon or the bible. One author makes the point that certain portions of the greek manuscripts of matthew 57 do not agree with the kjv of the text, and concludes that the book of mormon version of the sermon should not contain text similar to the kjv. Take your hr comms to the next level with prezi video. Book of mormon prophecies of christ specific bible prophecies veiled actually nonexistent unless scripture misquoted or prophecies stretched to have two meanings. Typical mormon views of the old testament do not do justice to the complexity of the book.
Both the bible and the book of mormon declare themselves to be ancient, historical, and reliable rules of. Today the bible and book of mormon are companion books in the hands and before the eyes of people today. The stick of judah is obviously the bible, since the jews are through the tribe of judah. The bible needed the book of mormon to act as a second witness just a paul tells the corinthians that in the mouth of two or three witnesses shall every word be established.
For example, there are no serious commentaries on a book of the bible, by a mormon, that i know of. However, the book of mormon claims the christian church was established as early as 147 b. Mormons believe that the book of mormon, unlike the bible, was. The holy bible is the sacred text of jews and christians while the book of mormon is the sacred text of the latterday saints movement. A deep analysis putting the book of mormon to test against the bible, in this documentary both books are examined, geography, archaeology, history and geology are some of the points scrutinized. Dec 05, 2017 the holy bible is the sacred text of jews and christians while the book of mormon is the sacred text of the latterday saints movement. See more ideas about book of mormon, scripture study and lds scriptures. 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. Jul 05, 2008 the book of mormon is the only book ever published, of which i know, that carries in it a promise that one who reads it prayerfully and asks concerning it in prayer will have revealed to him by the power of the holy ghost a knowledge that it is true see moroni 10. Unless otherwise indicated, bible quotations are taken from the king james version.
Crossreferencing footnotes to the bible, the book of mormon, the doctrine and covenants, and the pearl of great price are included, as is an ldsoriented 600page topical index and the churchs bible dictionary. Aug 08, 2012 the bible is therefore not taken as seriously, by mormons, as it is by protestants. The book of mormon contains a version of the sermon on the mount, which some authors have claimed to be the achilles heel of the book of mormon. God has given us all things pertaining to life and godliness 2 peter 1.
Thus the bible is not just a single book, but is a divine library. The implication here is that the author of the book of mormon read the phrase in the bible, and either unconsciously or consciously worked the surrounding phrases into the text. Nov 06, 2006 the book of mormon claims to be a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible. The old testament is comprised of the records and prophetic writings of the jews had among them during the saviors earthly ministry. Multitude feels wounds in book of mormon 3 nephi 11. On a number of occasions, we find that when the book of mormon quotes a biblical passage, other quotations from the same passage are clustered near the original quotation. The bible and the book of mormon the church of jesus christ of. If you believe the bible, then why not the book of mormon.
The book of mormon has a much greater consistency of style than does the bible, which is much more clearly the work of many authors over a period of centuries. The book of mormon claims that jesuss atonement provided for the immortality for all people. But to achieve exaltation or godhood it is available only to mormons who obey the teachings specific to the book of mormon. The bible and the book of mormon work closely together to fulfill a common mission. The book of mormon, the irreverent and hilarious broadway debut of south park creators trey parker and matt stone, won nine awards at last nights tonys, including best musical, best original. The book of mormon claims to be a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible. The stick of joseph referred to is the book of mormon. The mormon bible is rather stupid and tiresome to read, but there is nothing vicious in its. The book of mormon is the only book ever published, of which i know, that carries in it a promise that one who reads it prayerfully and asks concerning it in prayer will have revealed to him by the power of the holy ghost a knowledge that it is true see moroni 10. 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.
Dont know what scriptures these are, but its not the bible. Jul 06, 2011 the bible came first, not the book of mormon. They ignore, of course, the context itself in which god actually gives the interpretation v. The book of mormon challenges other scriptures with conflicting beliefs and indicates that they will no longer exist in the course of time. The christian bible is divided into the old and new testaments. Book of mormon numerology rational faiths mormon blog. The book of mormon triumphs at the tony awards rolling stone. Volumes have been written on its distinctive and rhythmic style, and it is still regarded as a triumph of modern english literature. If anyone adds anything to them, god will add to him the plagues described in this book.
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. So that means we can put the book of mormon to the test. The book of morman vs the bible what do the scriptures say. Some historians though, challenge the writings in the book of mormon and state that these are mere interpretations of joseph smith. 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. Bible, book of mormon and lds scripture compared life after.
Book of mormon christ is completely accepted in bible he is rejected. 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. Each chapter includes a paragraphlong heading that summarizes the contents of the chapter from a mormon perspective. Second, because the book of mormon defines the lds faith, both to members and nonmembers, what is does have to say about the bible is important to sincere. Americans, dna, and the mormon church, salt lake city. Order the dvd at the book of mormon claims to be a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible. 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. In this unique documentary, produced entirely in israel, a christian and a mormon sit down to dialogue about one of the most important questions of faith. Oct 08, 2009 smith translated the plates into the book of mormon, which was first published in 1830. Lehi, the first prophet of book of mormon, was a descendant of the tribe of joseph. Early in the book of mormon, the lehite tribes are numbered at seven, consisting of the nephites, jacobites, josephites, zoramites, lamanites, lemuelites, and ishmaelites. 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.
Bibles present chapter and verse notation system is a later addition of bible publishers to books that. The mormon claim that the book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ is false. I read in another thread someones belief that the book of mormon is basically joseph smiths plagarization of the kjv of the bible. Why the bible needs the book of mormon greg trimble. B events of the bible and book of mormon visavis the archaeological record. Criticism of mormonismvideothe bible vs the book of mormon. But is there any evidence to support them one way or the other.
Mormons believe that the book of mormon, unlike the bible, was translated correctly and is the unaltered. Because of its gross misrepresentations and double standards, fairmormon decided to also produce a video. 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 fact that there are numerous disagreements between the bible and the book of mormon does not disparage the bible in any way. For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of god. Whats the difference between the holy bible and the book of. The king james version of the bible is, in all likelihood, the most successful of all the english translations. The bible and the book of mormon pacific the church of jesus.
Hinckley, the stone cut out of the mountain, ensign, nov. Dills, a former student at north carolina state university. Apologetics press the bible versus the book of mormon. The book of mormon was written for the intent that we may believe the bible, morm. Contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible. The bible says believers were first called christians after pauls ministry in antioch. To say that the book of mormon contains the truth is like saying that you found a diamond ring in a trash can. The bible, the book of mormon, and the concept of scripture. If we compare the historical, prophetical, and doctrinal parts of the book of mormon with the great truths of science and. The lord covenanted with enos to bring forth the book of mormon to the lamanites, enos 1. The book of mormon shall stand as a testimony against the world, ether 5. What is the difference between the bible and the book of. 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.