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. Doctrines of the book of mormon compared to the bible and. For example, in 3 nephi 1214, the book of mormon presents jesus preaching the sermon on the mount, no more than about a year after his resurrection, nearly verbatim as. The book of mormon claims to be a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible. Early mormon apostle orson pratt made a statement concerning the book of mormon. The enemy is using the lie of heliocentrism to push their evolution doctrine, to deceive people and to steal glory from the creator. The book of mormon vs the bible and lds doctrine reference chart.
Apologetics press the bible versus the book of mormon. Subtitled another testament of jesus christ, it recounts the story story of an israelite family who immigrated to and fully populated the american continents. Printed in canada first edition, isbn 9780981146720. 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. Mormon quotes worst of the worst 07282014 by lifeafterministry as i mentioned last week melissa and i have been organizing all our quotes and as ive been going through these things some categories stood out more than others. 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. Nelson talks about the bible and the book of mormon as witnesses of jesus christ.
What is the difference between the bible and the book of. Bible, book of mormon, lds compared handouts updated. The book of mormon has him appearing in the americas after his ascension 3 nephi 10. 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. Book of mormon making things up lyrics by rick whitehead. The zoramites wont let the poor worship with them in their synagogues. 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 opening lines of the introduction to the book of mormon declare that the book of mormon is a volume of holy scripture. Some historians though, challenge the writings in the book of mormon and state that these are mere interpretations of joseph smith. 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.
Is the book of mormon a direct revelation from god. When the bible and the book of mormon are tested for authenticity, which one will pass the test. The book of mormon contains many linguistic similarities to the king james bible kjv. In 2005, living hope ministries produced the video bible vs the book of mormon in an attempt to disprove the book of mormon.
Mormon quotes worst of the worst life after ministry. Contradictions between the bible and book of mormon life. The bible and the book of mormon are both witnesses of jesus christ. Once again murphy was consulted by living hope ministries as an expert on the book of mormon, alongside anthropologist and former member of the church william e. Different authors contributed to the writing of the holy bible whereas the book of mormon was first published by one man, joseph smith. Cowderys stepmother and three of his sisters were members of ethan smiths congregation. These include endowments, celestial marriage, and specific tithing. The book of mormon and the king james bible wikipedia. Book of mormon prophecies of christ specific bible prophecies veiled actually nonexistent unless scripture misquoted or prophecies stretched to have two meanings. Comparing the bible to the book of mormon, with compilation. The lord covenanted with enos to bring forth the book of mormon to the lamanites, enos 1. Its put together in a very credible, nonpreachy way. Multitude feels wounds in book of mormon 3 nephi 11. Alma 36 mosiah 1118 mosiah 15 enos 1 jacob 7 jacob 23 2 nephi 33 2 nephi 32 2 nephi 610 2 nephi 5 2 nephi 14.
For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of god. The book of mormon was written for the intent that we may believe the bible, morm. 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. Demonic and ungodly names in the book of mormon 1 life. A dynamic, interactive, webfriendly presentation of the book of mormon. The book of mormon spooky mormon hell dream lyrics by azmad202. The bible vs the book of mormon basic mormon beliefs. I crossed paths with this dvd and with the bible vs. The bible and the book of mormon both claim to be ancient, historical texts, and godbreathed scripture. The bible and the book of mormon life after ministry. Jul 23, 2018 the conversation goes from the bible vs. Lost civilizations of north america documentary4, deborah bolnick on haplogroup x. The other day, melissa noted in an article how the church said the book of mormon was meant for people living now. They will put biblical prophets and mormon prophets to the test in order to find.
This video is a sidebyside comparison of the historical and archaeological validity of the bible and the book of mormon. Bible, book of mormon and lds scripture compared life after. Sometimes the quotation is explicit, as in the second book of nephi, which contains 18 quoted chapters of the book of isaiah. Rentals include 30 days to start watching this video and 48 hours to finish once.
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. The book of mormon for more than 170 years, the church of jesus christ of latterday saints has declared the book of mormon to be a scriptural and literal history. The fact that there are numerous disagreements between the bible and the book of mormon does not disparage the bible in any way. On the lds website is an entire page dedicated to the subject of the relationship between the bible and the book of mormon. Dec 04, 2018 the bible describes a geocentric universe with the globe earth at the center. The book of mormon but is considerably more advanced in its overall production. After mormons death, his son, moroni, completed the record and buried the plates to protect them.
Through living the teachings found in the bible and book of mormon. It was first published in 1823 the book of mormon was published 6 years later in 1829. Over the past month ive received numerous requests asking when, or if, wed ever talk about our series, demonic names in the book of mormon so here it is. Jul 14, 2017 comparing the bible to the book of mormon, with compilation.
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. The book of mormon claims that jesuss atonement provided for the immortality for all people. The mormon claim that the book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ is. The book of mormon seeks to attack the historical authenticity of the book of mormon on the grounds of archaeology. Jul 06, 2011 the bible came first, not the book of mormon.
Bill wiese man who went to hell 23 minutes in hell condensed. Both the bible and the book of mormon declare themselves to be ancient, historical, and reliable rules of faiththe very word of god. 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. What is the book of mormon, and how does it compare to the bible.
The critics have been quick to condemn the book of mormon because of this fact. Doctrines of the book of mormon compared to the bible and mormon teachings. This reminded me of a few comments made by past lds leaders who didnt give the bible the same credit, so we have a few questions in light of. The official youtube channel of the book of mormon musical. We did this project as a labor of love, kramer said. Below are just some of the contradictions weve found between the bible and the book of mormon. The book of mormon and the bible mormons in transition. Now when the mormons come knocking on my door i am armed with knowledge. Book of mormon christ is completely accepted in bible he is rejected.
The book of mormon videos youtube channel is a collection of videos based on accounts from the book of mormon. Bible, book of mormon and lds scripture compared life. The book of mormon shall stand as a testimony against the world, ether 5. Book of mormon memes for those who have actually read the. Every believer needs to read this bible study book. Fair interviewed scholars from many fields to test the claims made by critics in. 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. This is a response to the antimormon video bible vs the book of mormon, produced by faithful latterday saints. Josephs plagiarism in book of mormon and other revelations.
Criticism of mormonismvideothe bible vs the book of mormon. The book of mormon vs the bible christianity beliefs. The zoramites are prideful and believe that they are better than other people. This simple presentation clearly shows that the book of mormonand joseph. To view images from the book of mormon videos series, click here. The book of mormon quotes 25,000 words from the kjv old testament and over 2,000 words from the kjv new testament. To say that the book of mormon contains the truth is like saying that you found a diamond ring in a trash can. Order the dvd at the book of mormon claims to be a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible. 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.
Order the dvd at for more than 170 years, the church of jesus christ of latterday saints has declared the book of mormon to be a scriptural and literal history. 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. Im glad that the videos helped you, and that youve come out of the lds church. This is a response to the anti mormon video bible vs the book of mormon, produced by faithful latterday saints. Unless otherwise indicated, bible quotations are taken from the king james version.
Contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible. Sariah, sam, and nephi come and partake, but laman and lemuel refuse. The heavy use of the bible in the book of mormon raises some difficult questions about the authenticity of the book of mormon as a translation of ancient historical documents. In some cases, entire passages are duplicated in the book of mormon.
Article of faith 2 we believe that men will be punished for their own sins, and not for adam. Dills, a former student at north carolina state university. But to achieve exaltation or godhood it is available only to mormons who obey the teachings specific to the book of mormon. Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth. Mar 06, 2012 the heavy use of the bible in the book of mormon raises some difficult questions about the authenticity of the book of mormon as a translation of ancient historical documents. And this is the word which by the gospel is preached unto you. Both the bible and the book of mormon declare themselves to be ancient, historical, and reliable rules of faith the very word of god.