Do mormons regard the bible as holy scripture and the word of god. Today the bible and book of mormon are companion books in the hands and before the eyes of people today. The bible makes reference to this other people see john 10. The book of mormon is a true volume of scripture, prophesied in the bible, and brought forth by god. The dependence of the book of mormon on the king james version, however, goes deeper than a mere affectation of style. 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 is a foundational scripture of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Mormon apologists say that the sealed document mentioned in verse 11 prophesies the book of mormon, one of four sacred scriptures used by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Mla intext citations include the title of the sacred work, the book, the chapter, and the verse. It took smith less than 3 months to translate the writings and publish it into a 588 volume. The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which, according to latter day saint theology, contains writings of ancient prophets who lived on the american continent from approximately 2200 bc to ad 421.
Nelson of the quorum of the twelve apostles taught that scriptural witnesses authenticate each other. Title page the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Biblical witnesses here are 41 key biblical scriptures that for etell the importance of the book of mormon, specifically as it is needed to correct gospel doctrines that have either been loss or distorted by the philosophies of man over the last two millennia since christ first walked in galilee. One passage says that the book of mormon shall establish the truth of the bible and shall make known to all kindreds, tongues, and people, that the lamb of god is the son of the eternal father, and the savior of the world. In fact there are more lost, altered and changed sections in the book of mormon when you compare the original 1830 book of mormon to the current edition, than the few variant readings in the new testament. Jul 27, 2004 modern references to the book of mormon seem to take one of two forms. Reference guide to the book of mormon the book of mormon, above all else, bears witness to the divinity of jesus christ and contains the doctrines of the gospel of jesus christ. The following topics and references provide insight into the peoples, places, doctrines, and events of the book of mormon.
Bible prophecies of the book of mormon scotts world. The stick of joseph referred to is the book of mormon. Mar 02, 2020 the book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ, its purpose is to promote faith in the savior of the world, clarify doctrine, and provide a clearer view of the plan our father in heaven has for each of his children. The rendering of this scripture is even clearer in 2 nephi 3. Biblical witnesses here are 41 key biblical scriptures that foretell the importance of the book of mormon, specifically as it is needed to correct gospel doctrines that have either been loss or distorted by the philosophies of man over the last two millennia since christ first walked in galilee. Smith copied vast quantities of the bible into the book of mormon, and the bible that he used was the king james version. Biblical references to the book of mormon mormonwikia fandom.
The bible contains personal accounts of jesus christ teaching, blessing, and healing people. Apr, 2006 the references to the book of mormon in the bible are rather obscure and need a little interpretation. Apr 20, 2019 the book of mormon and bible together clarify that everyone will be resurrected. Smith, they will say, translated the book of mormon from golden plates he. Love for the book of mormon expands ones love for the bible and vice versa. If there are differences between the bible and the book of mormon, they reject the bible. What nephis vision teaches about the bible and the book of.
This mustread book will expansively open your mind to more fully understand the enduring covenantal message of the bible and the book of mormon. Religious studies center, brigham young university. This is a reference to the book of mormon and the bible being companion books that compliment each other. Appearance and ministry to the inhabitants of the americas. References for mormon and biblical beliefs about god. It shows how it extends beyond the lands and people of the bible, when read together, the bible. Here is a list of fantastic beasts mentioned in the bible and the book of mormon. Alma reminds us that every man should love his neighbor as himself, that there should be no contention among them mosiah 23. And the scriptures, concerning my coming are fulfilled. Lehi was an israelite of the tribe of manasseh, and father to nephi, another prominent prophet in the book of mormon. Some of them are substantial doctrines that define key doctrines. What is the biblical basis for believing in the book of mormon. The spirit of yahweh speaks through me, his word is on my tongue 2 samuel 23. Mar 17, 20 the church of jesus christ of latterday saints released this week the most significant changes to its scripture since 1981.
Follow the example below, take note that the book, chapter, and verse will not be written in the full works cited citation. Lehi, the first prophet of book of mormon, was a descendant of the tribe of joseph. What is less well known is that the book of mormon makes a large number of unacknowledged biblical quotes. The book of mormon is central to the doctrine of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. 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. Mormon leaders, brigham young in particular, have taught that adam was god. According to the book of mormon, jesus came to the american continent sometime after his ascension acts 1. Book of mormon difficulties, contradictions and explanations. The bible the bible teaches that all men have sinned and fallen short of the glory of god. The book of mormon has no claim to validity due to its lack of incorporation into the biblical cannon. In this powerful explanation of the origins, meaning, and scriptural expressions of the covenant path, bestselling author dr. In the first book of the book of mormon, first nephi, lehi and nephi lead their family out of jerusalem, and across. The two sticks becoming one symbolizes the bible and book of mormon coming together as complementary scriptures. Without the book of mormon the doctrines of our gospel would fail.
Feel the saviors love and find solace with these 16 beautiful scriptures from the book of. The book of mormon is a musical comedy with music, lyrics, and book by trey parker, robert lopez, and matt stone first staged in 2011, the play is a satirical examination of the beliefs and practices of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. There are a number of contradictions between the bible and the book of mormon. Scriptures of the restoration do not compete with the bible. A comparison of book of mormon, bible, and traditional teachings. 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. The book of mormon cd set narrated by rex campbell deseret book. Turn valuable time into meaningful scripture study with a wordforword narration of the book of mormon. When we study the book of mormon, our understanding of the doctrines in the bible is clarified.
Through the same process we have additional holy scripture, including the book of mormon, which supports and exalts the bible. We carry a variety of book of mormon books, from 1830 heritage editions to journals and study guides. 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. Is there evidence for the book of mormon in the bible. The book of mormon predicted in the book of ezekiel. A plain english reference to the book of mormon kindle edition by wilson, timothy b download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The king james bible and the book of mormon religious. Bible references about lds beliefs and mormon history. Son of man, take a stick and write on it, for judah, and the people of israel associated with him.
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. The book of mormon people who came from jerusalem were destroyed, yet their records were preserved the book of mormon and their testimony of jesus christ shall be as a familiar spirit. Taylor halverson unfolds how the bible and the book of mormon were. Ezekiel saw our day and knew of the coming forth of the book of mormon. May 02, 2020 i told the brethren that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth. It is also manifested in a metanarrative, or theme, in which the text of the book of mormon references itself in relation to the existence of another written record containing gods word, known in the book of mormon as the bible. The bible contains the writings of ancient prophets who taught that jesus christ would come to save his people. The book of mormon makes four changes in this chapter, and the septuagint supports each change. The angel moroni is referred to as bringing the gospel to preach to every nation, kindred, tongue, and people see revelation 14.
Although this doctrine has been officially repudiated by the lds church in recent times, it is well documented that it was consistently and repeatedly taught by brigham young. 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. 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. Jul 06, 2011 the bible came first, not the book of mormon. Book of mormon cross reference 1 nephi 2 nephi contd. Oct 11, 2017 the stick of judah is obviously the bible, since the jews are through the tribe of judah. Citing the book of mormon and other common religious sources mla. It is needed so that the church of christ can be fully restored before the second coming with all. As i was reading the book of mormon i noticed that over and over biblical phrases were used, many reproduced verbatim from the bible. However, the word coins was only added to the chapter heading of alma 11 much later, and the text of the book of mormon.
In reference to god being a man in the mormon religion and jesus christ of latter day saints. The bible, in current form does not mention the book of mormon. Other scriptures that refer to the book of mormon and its people include genesis 11. Compare these admitted humansourced writings in the book of mormon to what is said in the bible. The book of mormon account retains the key words found in both. The bible says believers were first called christians after pauls ministry in antioch. As the book of mormon reveals, zedekiah had a son named mulek, who survived the destruction of jerusalem and his fathers death omni 1.
The book of mormon restores plain and precious truths that have been lost from the bible. Instead of being mutually exclusive contradictions, the bible and the book of mormon are actually corroborative witnesses for the same divine cause. The book of mormon has much to say about the jews and the gentiles, heavenly fathers plan for them, and what will happen to them in the future. For additional references, any time you cite a scripture after the first one, you will only include the book, the chapter, and the verse. Prophecies about joseph smith bible references for lds. Bible writers, unlike the book of mormon, were guided by the spirit of yahweh, for no prophecy ever came from human initiative 2 peter 1. However, the word coins was only added to the chapter heading of alma 11 much later, and the text of the book of mormon itself does not mention coins.
So this page is as much for them as it is for other lds church members who want a quick reference to mormon doctrine in the bible. Sep 28, 2016 however, the scriptures have their fair share of magicalsounding beasts. The bible and the book of mormon support each other. Biblical witnesses here are 41 key biblical scriptures that foretell the importance of the book of mormon, specifically as it is needed to correct gospel doctrines. Love in the book of mormon religious studies center. In these passages, some words have been lost from the greek and others from the hebrew.
Ive included this under the joseph smith and the book of mormon references because the two go hand in hand. The book of mormon is explicit in naming whom we should love, and even in identifying objects that are not worthy of our love. Each topic will include an overview of the particular belief, the biblical citations, the full text of the bible verses and a summary explaining the verses connection to topic. Scriptures does the bible mention the book of mormon. First, the book of mormon is referred to in a pro forma way along with other religious books generally the bible and the koran to make some subsidiary point, e. Sep 22, 2016 another misconception is that mormons have replaced the bible with the book of mormon, which some friends of other faiths have nicknamed the mormon bible. The book of mormon a witness with the bible in harmony with the biblical law that in the mouth of two or three witnesses shall every word be established 2 corinthians. Another testament of jesus christ is a separate book and validates and upholds the bible. These connecting links demonstrate that the book of mormon supports and fulfills bible prophecy. Subsequent notes list only the book, chapter, and verse. Approaches to lehis dream and nephis vision 2011 sperry symposium, ed. Instead of being mutually exclusive contradictions, the bible and the book of mormon are actually corroborative witnesses for the same divine cause the cause of christ. 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.
Of course, the relationship between the book of mormon and the bible is more than textual passages and beautiful prose. 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. Members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints otherwise known as. It was first published in march 1830 by joseph smith as the book of mormon. Perhaps two of the most interesting variations are found in quotations of isaiah 2. The bible the bible was originally written languages of the people composing it. 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 various sections in the old testament and new testament were directly quoted or. The book of mormon is a proof that gods love is universal and endless, and that it knows no boundaries. This is a list of the seminary book of mormon scripture mastery scriptures of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. The real meat of mormonism is found in their other scriptures, the. As we presently have it, the old testament makes no reference to the messiahs being the son of god. What does the book of mormon teach us about the resurrection. A people of ariel a reference to jerusalem is to be brought down, and will speak low out of the ground.
It does however provide clues to other documents that are potentially inspired by god. Mentioned at least nine times in the bible, unicorns make an appearance in the old testament books of job, numbers, psalms, isaiah, and deuteronomy. To undertake a meaningful search for such references, we need to keep in mind that the lord knew many plain and precious things would be lost from the bible 1 ne. Jacob mosiah chapters 922 inclusive comprise the record of zeniff 2 nephi alma. 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. Since the book of mormon is the fulfillment of biblical prophecy then joseph smith is indeed a prophet of god. The book of mormon cd set narrated by rex campbell. Bible references supporting the beliefs of the lds church. The book of mormon is a true volume of scripture, prophesied in the bible. 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.
Topical guide, book of mormon bible dictionary, ephraim, stick of. Top 40 inspirational book of mormon scriptures lifey. How are the book of mormons teachings about the godhead. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the plates of nephi. Biblical references to the book of mormon mormonwikia. The covenant path in the bible and the book of mormon. Abbreviate the name of the book and use a period to separate the chapter and verse.
Remember that the mormon version of god is not the god of the bible. 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. A plain english reference to the book of mormon kindle. The bible simply makes no reference whatsoever to a heavenly mother nor to a wife for god.
What the book of mormon says about jews and gentiles mormon. Of the twentysix books of the new testament, twenty of them are represented by one or more quotes in the book of mormon. The book of mormon, above all else, bears witness to the divinity of jesus christ and contains the doctrines of the gospel of jesus christ. The book of mormon false testament learn the bible. We find, therefore, that the king james version left an indelible mark on the book of mormon. Critics claim that book of mormon references to nephite coins is an anachronism, as coins were not used either in ancient america or israel during lehis day. Bible references that support mormon doctrines and beliefs. Still, there are many references to the prophet in the bible that confirm that testimony.
The references to the book of mormon in the bible are rather obscure and need a little interpretation. At the beginning of the book of mormon, we are introduced to the family of lehi, who was a prophet in jerusalem just before the babylonian captivity. In harmony with the biblical law that in the mouth of two or three witnesses shall every word be established 2 corinthians. The mormon church would have us believe that the bible itself, actually prophesied about the book of. The mormon belief in black skin being a curse is found in uniquely mormon books they call scripture. Conceptually, the book of mormon s immediate reference to a. Leehy was a prophet who lived in jerusalem during the reign of king zedekiah approximately 600 bc. A comprehensive guide for all those who would come to read it includes references to both the bible and the book of mormon. However, the book of mormon claims the christian church was established as early as 147 b. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading a plain english reference to the book of mormon. The bible is the stick of judah and the book of mormon is the stick of joseph.
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