An overview list of bible references about lds church beliefs. Nelson talks about the bible and the book of mormon as witnesses of jesus christ. Beautiful photographs will be released on and in the gospel media app on the same schedule as the videos. The christian bible is divided into the old and new testaments. Free download book of mormon and holy bible doug voice. 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. Early mormon apostle orson pratt made a statement concerning the book of mormon. Book of mormon christ is completely accepted in bible he is rejected. The book of mormon is a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible. The collection of videos from the multiyear filming project in utah and throughout north america is similar to the life of jesus christ bible. From the olive tree and for our day to like unto us and joseph these songs reach across generations, helping us understand and remember important gospel truths christ and his atoning sacrifice, the prophet joseph smith and the restoration, the book of mormon, temples, the worth of souls, and. While the bible videos were mainly short snippets between one to five. Section 5 describes the prophecies and promises in the book of mormon that must be fulfilled by the latterday promised land, thereby giving. Heres your first look at the new book of mormon videos.
The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent the position of the church. 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 book of mormon has him appearing in the americas after his ascension 3 nephi 10. Free audio bible book of mormon audio download lds. Gospel library is the gospel study app of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. This website is not owned by or affiliated with the church of jesus christ of latterday saints sometimes called the mormon or lds church. Church releases first episode in book of mormon videos series. According to the books narrative, when joseph smith was 21 years old an angel named moroni gave him the ancient records which when translated would become the book of mormon. The book of mormon claims to be a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible. Dna evidence for book of mormon geography, sections 4 and 5 of the 18 sections in the original dvd. It is a record of gods dealings with ancient inhabitants of the americas and contains the fulness of the everlasting gospel. Nelson tweeted about the book of mormon video series on sept. Additional videos that cover mosiah through the end of the book of mormon will be released in 2020 and 2021. The bible and the book of mormon teach that monogamy is gods standard for marriage unless he declares otherwise see 2 samuel 12.
But is there any evidence to support them one way or the other. Smith said he has received these plates in 1827 from an angel named moroni, who identified himself to smith as a native. First episode in book of mormon videos series now available. Following a revelation to joseph smith, the practice of plural marriage was instituted among church members in. Thus the bible is not just a single book, but is a divine library. The bible and book of mormon for android apk download. The critics have been quick to condemn the book of mormon because of this fact. One of the most interesting examples of this phenomenon is found in alma 18 and 19, the story of king lamonis healing. Watch the first video in the book of mormon series church news. 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.
There are few messages as exciting to me as that jesus is the son of god and that he loves all of gods children. Roughly 10% of these, about 27,000 words, were taken directly from the king james version. First episode of liveaction book of mormon series released. The book of mormon is another witness of jesus christ and confirms truths from the holy bible. A dynamic, interactive, webfriendly presentation of the book of mormon. One of the great missionary books of the mormon church is a marvelous work and a wonder, by the late apostle, legrand richards. The library includes the scriptures, general conference addresses. Gods prophets preach the gospel of jesus christ to people in ancient america hundreds of years before his birth. Book of mormon prophecies of christ specific bible prophecies veiled actually nonexistent unless scripture misquoted or prophecies stretched to have two meanings. According to smith, the book is originally written in an otherwise unknown language called reformed egyptian on golden plates and it should be of similar importance as the bible. Seminarys greatest songs brings together the very best from over 25 years. The book was written by ancient prophets through the spirit of prophecy and revelation.
And it came to pass that coriantumr did smite him against the wall, insomuch that he died. 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. This fuller understanding helps make sense of joseph smiths interpretation of this figure and plausibly situates such it in an ancient egyptian context. The book was written by many ancient prophets by the spirit of prophecy and revelation. 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 book of mormon is a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible, used by latter day saints. Videos covering the first 8 pages of the book of mormon 1 nephi to enos will continue to be released every friday between now and the end of 2019. The book of mormon and the king james bible wikipedia. The book of mormon records christs dealings with some of the inhabitants of the ancient americas. Mormon scriptures online mormonism, the mormon church. To view images from the book of mormon videos series, click here.
Represents god sitting upon his throne, revealing through the heavens the grand key. When finished, this book of mormon visual library will include up to 180. 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. This companion volume to the bestseller, illustrated book of mormon stories, is written in accessible language and accompanied by nearly 100 fullcolor illustrations and photographs. Stories from the author and other exmormons illustrate the use of mormon scripture in the latterday saint church. It is useful to compare the purposes of the book of mormon as stated on the title page with the purposes for writing given in the text by nephi, jacob, mormon, and moroni who between them wrote 98. This video presents some of the differences and contradictions between the the word of truth the holy bible of almighty god and the book of mormon. The bible is the stick of judah and the book of mormon is the stick of joseph. The animated book of mormon lets your family see ammons service, hear the saviors voice, and feel abinidis testimony, opening the door for them to more deeply understand the lifechanging principles of each story. And it came to pass that they did break forth, all as one, in singing, and praising their god for the great thing which he had done for them, in preserving them from falling into the hands of their enemies.
Using only the text of the book of mormon as the narration, get a. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the plates of nephi. The bible is therefore not taken as seriously, by mormons, as it is by protestants. It was first published in march 1830 by joseph smith as the book of mormon.
Josephs plagiarism in book of mormon and other revelations. Sometimes the quotation is explicit, as in the second book of nephi, which contains 18 quoted chapters of the book of isaiah other significant connections between the two books include book of mormon words and phrases that only appear in. The first episode in the book of mormon videos series of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints is now available. Section 4 defines the promised land of the book of mormon from the scriptures themselves. This is a portion of the transcript of the live presentation. The book of mormon contains approximately 275,000 words. 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 new book of mormon videos will be similar to the life of jesus christ bible videos that were completed in 2016. We invite all to use the videos and images at home and at church. Church of jesus christ of latterday saints sacred books subject. It is handed out by the tens of thousands to investigators of the church. The book of morman vs the bible what do the scriptures say. Favorite characters and scenes from more than eighty stories in the old and new testaments come to life in a vividly illustrated reader for the entire family. The first episode of the book of mormon video series was released.
A collection of stories set in book of mormon times is currently being read by our sons ages 10 and 7. Through living the teachings found in the bible and book of mormon. The book of mormon appears to do this very thing in at least three instances. For example, there are no serious commentaries on a book of the bible, by a mormon, that i know of. See more ideas about book of mormon, scripture study and lds scriptures. The book of mormon is a second witness that jesus is the christa companion book of scripture to the bible. Book of mormon numerology rational faiths mormon blog. Early in the book of mormon, the lehite tribes are numbered at seven, consisting of the nephites, jacobites, josephites, zoramites, lamanites, lemuelites, and ishmaelites. In some cases, entire passages are duplicated in the book of mormon. If true, it is one of the most important messages ever sent from godif false, it is one of the most cunning, wicked, bold, deeplaid impositions ever palmed upon the world. Funniest scripture in the book of mormon 21 and it came to pass that pacumeni, who was the chief judge, did flee before coriantumr, even to the walls of the city. Reading the book of mormon can be difficult for children to understand and visualize. The book of mormon contains many linguistic similarities to the king james bible kjv.
Why the bible needs the book of mormon greg trimble. The king james bible and the book of mormon its obvious even to the casual reader that the book of mormon, in its original 1830 translation, is written in the language of the king james version bible hereafter kjv. Book of mormon prophesied by a bible code by sterling. The book of mormon an account written by the hand of mormon, upon plates taken from the plates of nephi language. The book was first published in 1830 by joseph smith, the founder of the latter day saint movement. Multitude feels wounds in book of mormon 3 nephi 11. Both the bible and the book of mormon declare themselves to be ancient, historical, and reliable rules of faiththe very word of god. The book of mormon is a sacred text that was published in march 1830 by joseph smith, jr. Not only does the book of mormon contain a large number of unacknowledged quotes, but it appears that in several cases, a biblical passage inspired a book of mormon narrative. Book of mormon video series release dates announced watch the. Typical mormon views of the old testament do not do justice to the complexity of the book. They love to compare favorites and it has brought a depth of learning that i could not have imagined as a parent. Book of mormon central teamed up with artist katie payne to create a beautiful and engaging video called the plates of mormon.
The word bible comes from the greek ta biblia, meaning the books. Skip sequence for sefer book mormon in bible code is 360. The lamanites are the ancestors of the modern day american indians. Each chapter includes a paragraphlong heading that summarizes the contents of the chapter from a mormon perspective. Illustrated bible stories for latterday saints deseret book. They may also be used in introducing others to the restored gospel of jesus. See more ideas about book of mormon stories, book of mormon and mormon stories. Words and pages 360 in biblebased sources provide affirmative commentary on the book of mormon. Understanding the book of mormon logos bible software. The book of mormon videos youtube channel is a collection of videos based on accounts from the book of mormon.
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