Ten testimonies of jesus christ from the book of mormon. We invite all men everywhere to read the book of mormon, to ponder in their hearts the message it contains, and then to ask god, the eternal father, in the name of christ if the book is true. The book of mormon is one of four volumes of scripture used by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints the mormon church. The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement that adherents believe contains writings of ancient prophets who lived on the american continent from approximately 2600 bc to ad 421. Book of mormon commentary using a testimony of jesus christ. Should a follower of jesus christ pray about the book of. Community of christ publishes two versions of the book through its official publishing arm, herald house.
In it are passages that proclaim there is only one god and that god cant change. Aug 16, 2017 did you know that in the book of mormon, in 6,607 verses, jesus christ is referenced 3,925 times. The subtitle another testament of jesus christ was added in 1982. It is subtitled, another testament of jesus christ. His attempt was to make the case that dna studies do indeed prove the validity, accuracy, and historicity of the book of mormon. It is a record of gods dealings with the ancient inhabitants of the americas and contains, as.
In general conference 1986 then president ezra taft benson explained that it was added to aid in focusing the efforts of the church to more fully utilize the book of mormon in general, and specifically to utilize it in testifying of christ. Those are the central themes of the book of mormon, according to prophets and apostles of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints who bear witness of. The book of mormon and the bible mormons in transition. He stated that while the church affirms the book of mormon as scripture, and makes it available for study and use in various languages, we do not attempt to mandate. Questions for mormons members of the church of jesus. The title book of mormon refers to a prophet named mormon who wrote most of the book on the gold plates and entrusted them to moroni his son, who appended some final material to the plates and buried them in the hill about four hundred years after christ. Finding the first use of the name christ in the book of mormon.
The prophet joseph smith stated in 1841 that a man could get nearer to god by abiding by the precepts of the book of mormon than by any other book. The scriptures holland quotes in this book i have read over and over again throughout my life. Veazey ruled that a resolution to reaffirm the book of mormon as a divinely inspired record was out of order. The book of mormon is set in north america in the first century. Multiple times in the book of mormon, you see people challenge those ideas as additions to their religion, and that is why to some extent, they are additions, they. When was another testament of christ added to the book of. The book of mormon another testament of jesus christ. It is my testimony that the book of mormon changes lives. Matthews, what the book of mormon tells us about jesus christ, in the book of mormon. The gospel of jesus christ is gods plan for us to receive that salvation. The book of mormon appears to do this very thing in at least three instances. Anyone who reads the book gains a fuller appreciation for gods love for his children, and realizes that his plan for us is not bound by geographical borders.
Chat or call toll free to learn more about the purpose of life. Book of mormon, work accepted as holy scripture, in addition to the bible, in the church of jesus christ of latterday saints and other mormon churches. Mar 06, 2012 the title book of mormon refers to a prophet named mormon who wrote most of the book on the gold plates and entrusted them to moroni his son, who appended some final material to the plates and buried them in the hill about four hundred years after christ. The book of mormon, like the bible, testifies of jesus christ, his atoning sacrifice, and his. The bottom line is that the original book of mormon recognized the deity of jesus christ and the modern copies do not. This means that it is another witness that christ really lived, and that he is gods son. Because isaiah is quoted so extensively, he deserves mention as one of the major contributors to the book of mormon.
The book of mormon is the story of three migrations of people that leave the lands of the bible and travel to a new land. Another testament of jesus christ is to convey to the modern world powerful testimonies of the divine mission and essential attributes of jesus. We build enduring faith in jesus christ by making the book of mormon accessible, comprehensible, and defensible to the entire world. The book of mormon has come forth to remind us of the covenants of the lord, to the convincing of all that jesus is the christ, the eternal god, manifesting himself unto all nations. Another testament of jesus christ book of mormon central. The book of mormon is a pillar of revealed truth supporting and upholding the chief cornerstone, who is jesus christ.
Taking individuals and groups in the book of mormon and showing how they found and experienced jesus christ in their lives was masterfully portrayed. The mormons a nickname for members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints added a subheading to the book. The church of jesus christ of latterday saintsedit. Chapter divisions are the same as in the original 1830 edition of the book of mormon some published versions divide the chapters differently. Some years ago while teaching a book of mormon class at brigham young university, i discussed with the class titles and names for jesus. 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. Mormon prophet mormonism, the mormon church, beliefs. This book is an excellent reference manual for anyone seriously wanting to get better acquainted with the lord jesus christ and the prophesies concerning his role before, during, and after his mortal life. Comparison of the community of christ and the church of jesus. May 27, 2002 in studying the book of mormon, one soon finds numerous historical, geographical, and scientific errors. According to the latterday saints official historical account, the book of mormon bom was the work of ancient american jewish prophets who wrote their inspired accounts on plates of gold. 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.
Written for us, 8 it contains the word of god in plainness 9 and tells us of our identity, purpose, and destiny. May 14, 20 as for when the subtitle another testament of jesus christ was added, it happened in 1982. Another testament of jesus christ official edition smith, joseph on. At a 2007 world conference, community of christ president stephen m. Those who pursue this course and ask in faith will gain a testimony of its truth and divinity by the power of the holy ghost.
Testimonies of the book of mormon other prophets have testified simply of the divinity of the book of mormon. It is a spiritual topic, associated with faith, belief, testimony, emotion, revelation, and personal conviction. Tongan r ather than providing evidence to support the book of mormon, mormons often ask christians to read the book of mormon and pray to see whether or not it is from god. Religious studies center, brigham young university, 1988, 2143, and the atonement of jesus christ. Sherem was learned, that he had a perfect knowledge of the language of the people. Members of the church of jesus christ accept as holy scripture the book of mormon. The prophet joseph smith stated in 1841 that a man could get nearer to god by abiding by the precepts of. The book of mormon is a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible. Nov 10, 2015 meeting christ in the book of mormon increases a depth of understanding and seeing more of jesus christ in the book of mormon than one may have seen before. The word christ is the past participle of a greek verb and jesus is a hebrewjewish proper name.
This inspired record recounts gods dealings with his covenant people in the western hemisphere for about a thousand years, from approximately 600 b. I bear testimony that joseph smith was raised up by almighty god as a prophet in the last dispensation and fullness of times. Book of mormon ebook now available 11282016 community of christ announced today that the book of mormon is now available as an ebook for amazon devices and apps it joins the churchs ebook offerings online and its publication is the result of a team effort that spanned several years. Chart 816 lists alphabetically over 150 such proper names or descriptive expressions. Together they represent the greatest name in earthly human history. What the book of mormon says about jesus christ the full name of the book of mormon is the book of mormon. Before i get flamed i would like to point out three of the more glaring anachronistic errors. Another testament of jesus christ is to convey to the modern world powerful testimonies of the divine mission and essential attributes of jesus christ, to the convincing of the jew and gentile that jesus is the christ, the eternal god title page. Both community of christ and lds church accept the book of mormon as a second canon of scripture and views it as an additional witness of jesus christ that complements the bible.
I want to bear testimony to you that i know that the book of mormon is true. Apr 20, 20 in this series, we are exploring some of the references to the lord jesus christ in the book of mormon. The community of christ has not denounced the book of mormon. Mormons maintain that this apostasy was prophesied of within the bible to occur prior to the second coming of jesus see 2 thessalonians 2. What the book of mormon tells us about jesus christ. The book of mormon is the slow unfolding of the doctrines of the atonement of jesus christ to the group that left jerusalem and anyone willing to join them in the same covenants. Ten tes timonies of jesus christ from the book of mormon. This supposedly occurred about 147 years before christ was born. Critics and partially informed, wellmeaning humanists may criti. It did so because smith was using the kjv english bible as guide and was in the process of formulating mormon doctrine and did not foresee, at that time, the conflict in his later teachings that jesus was not god. The book of morman vs the bible what do the scriptures say.
The book of mormon also teaches about jesus christ and people who followed him. As for when the subtitle another testament of jesus christ was added, it happened in 1982. A central purpose of the book of mormon is to convince all people that jesus is the christ. They had a conviction of his divinity because the holy ghost had revealed it unto them. And may we joyfully share our testimonies of its precious promises with all of gods children.
Finding christ through the book of mormon deseret book. Joseph smith and his successor, brigham young, presided over the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church as prophet, president of the church, and spiritual king until christ s assumption of world kingship at his second coming. And i will give unto him a commandment that he shall do none other work, save the work which i shall command him 2 nephi 3. The divinity of christ is proclaimed by prophets in the book of mormon. It was first published in march 1830 by joseph smith, jr. The book of mormon begins in jerusalem during the time of the old testament, about. Through the instrumentality of the holy ghost, these prophets also knew that their writings were to bear testimony that jesus is the christ. Its message spans the earth and brings its readers to a knowledge of the truth. The videos arguing that dna disproves the book of mormon have been circulating for many years. When was another testament of christ added to the book. Millet was an assistant professor of ancient scripture at brigham young university when this was published.
Another testament of jesus christ the book of mormon. The book of mormonanother testament of jesus christ, a companion scripture to the bible and a record of gods dealings with the peoples who lived in the ancient americascontains descriptions of three antichrists. Comparison of the community of christ and the church of. The author also presents the testimonies of modern prophets about the book of mormon. Early mormonism established community legal structures as essentially theocracies see theodemocracy. Another testament of jesus christ the book of mormon youtube. Welch was a professor of law at brigham young university and editorinchief of byu studies when this was published. Another testament of jesus christ kindle edition by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. When was another testament of jesus christ added to the. Apr 01, 20 it may surprise you to learn that the book of mormon is actually a book about jesus christ, the same jesus found in the bible. Questions for mormons members of the church of jesus christ. The book of mormon contains the writings of ancient prophets. In the english language edition, more than half about 233 verses.
The book of mormon begins in jerusalem during the time of the old testament, about 600 years before jesus was born. A testimony of the book of mormon church of jesus christ. Early in his career as prophet, seer, and revelator of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, smith wrote the book of mormon, which he claimed to be the fullness of the everlasting gospel. Last wednesday, rod meldrum visited nauvoo and gave a presentation on dna and the book of mormon.
The book of mormon has him appearing in the americas after his ascension 3 nephi 10. Scott of the quorum of the twelve apostles says that a testimony of the book of mormon leads to a testimony of the savior and his work. The book of mormon another testament of jesus christ home. The mormons a nickname for members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints added a subheading to the book to explain that it is a second witness of the lord. In this series, we are exploring some of the references to the lord jesus christ in the book of mormon. In addition, community of christ uses the book of mormon and the doctrine and covenantsnot to replace the witness of the bible or improve on it, but because they confirm its message that jesus christ is the living word of god. Jesus christ, gods son, savior, is known by many names and titles within the writings of the new testament. Testimonies of the book of mormon church of jesus christ. These plates were handed down from prophet to prophet until the last prophet, moroni, hid the plates in a stone box beneath the ground in the 400s a. The book of mormon was preserved to come forth in these latter days to convince the jew and gentile that jesus is the christ, the eternal god. Early in the book of mormon, the lehite tribes are numbered at seven, consisting of the nephites, jacobites, josephites, zoramites, lamanites, lemuelites, and ishmaelites.
And when ye shall receive these things, i would exhort you that ye would ask god, the eternal father, in the name of christ, if these things are not true. The book of mormon, another testament of jesus christ. The book of ether, the next to the last book in the book of mormon, is an account of a group of people that leave the great tower at the confusion of languages and make their way in 8 boats to a new land. Within mormonism, the priesthood authority to act in gods name was said its founder, joseph smith, to have been removed from the primitive christian church through a great apostasy, which mormons believe occurred due to the deaths of the original apostles. Book of mormon numerology rational faiths mormon blog. The mormon claim that the book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ is. Sep 24, 2009 another testament of jesus christ the book of mormon.
In studying the book of mormon, one soon finds numerous historical, geographical, and scientific errors. Did the community of christ denounce the book of mormon. Examining the book of mormon a christian view probe. The authenticity of the book of mormon is a muchdebated subject. The book of ether, the next to the last book in the book of mormon, is an account of a group of people that leave the great tower at the confusion of.
The book of mormon is another witness of jesus christ and confirms truths from the holy bible. The church has produced a video with testimonies of the prophets and apostles affirming the truthfulness of the book of mormon and its message of the divinity of christ. Have you ever wondered how mormonsproperly referred to as members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saintsgot their. According to wikipedia the community of christ views the book of mormon as an additional witness of jesus christ and publishes two versions of the book through its official publishing arm, herald house, all of which is inconsistent with a view that the community might have denounced the book in order to win favour with the world. We must continually exercise faith in christ, repent of our sins, and serve gods children. The book of mormon provides spiritual nutrition, prescribes a plan of action, and connects us with the holy spirit. For more information, you can visit to read more about christs gospel and other restored truths. When responsibly interpreted and faithfully applied, scripture provides divine guidance and inspired insight for our. My testimony of the book of mormon i bear witness to my family, my loved ones, my posterity, and the world that the book of mormon is true and is indeed the word of god and that joseph smith was the person god chose to restore the true gospel to the earth, in this last of dispensations, in preparation for the second coming of the savior. Meeting christ in the book of mormon increases a depth of understanding and seeing more of jesus christ in the book of mormon than one may have seen before.
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