One of the four volumes of scripture accepted by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. The mormon belief in black skin being a curse is found in uniquely mormon books they call scripture. 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. There are specific quotes in the book of mormon that are found in the king james bible and other modern works that joseph smith had access to. All of your points are subject to different interpretation and the bible does not teach against them. Religious studies center, brigham young university, 1988, 1276. Contrary to the bible, the book of mormon claims that one son of king zedekiah escaped destruction and came to the americas. Sometimes the quotation is explicit, as in the second book of nephi, which contains 18 quoted chapters of the book of isaiah. At first glance the book of mormon appears to be biblical in heft and style. The things you hear from false teachers and heretics like joel osteen are false. The book of mormon contains many linguistic similarities to the king james bible kjv. To members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints the book of mormon is the word of god and is considered to be in complete harmony with the bible.
Here are 45 verses from both the bible and the book of mormon that mention love. Son of man, take a stick and write on it, for judah, and the people of israel associated with him. Verses for your conversations with mormons stand to reason. Article citing verses in book of mormon that contradict specific teaching of the bible both cannot be from god. If there were only two bible verses that you had to know when witnessing to mormons, i would recommend that you know isaiah 43. On this website, well show you how that works by including lessons from the bible and then telling you what the book of mormon has to say about them.
Smith plagiarized 478 verses from the book of isaiah, and 201 are identical to the king james bible. 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. One of the most consistent parallels between the book of mormon and the septuagint is the citation of isaiah 53 in mosiah 14. The hand of the lord was upon me, and he brought me out in the spirit of the lord and set me down in the middle of the valley. I told the brethren that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth. Jul 06, 2011 the bible came first, not the book of mormon. The book of mormon makes several references and prophecies concerning the bible, but does the bible do this likewise. The bible states adam was only a created being, the first man.
This approach allows mormons to ignore key bible scriptures which refute mormon doctrines. The book of mormon explicitly quotes the prophet isaiah, containing 19 chapters of the kjv of isaiah in their entirety, along with parts of a few other chapters. Simply put, if both the bible and the book of mormon were inspired by god, then they never would contradict each other. Dec 05, 2017 the book of mormon challenges other scriptures with conflicting beliefs and indicates that they will no longer exist in the course of time. 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. Some historians though, challenge the writings in the book of mormon and state that these are mere interpretations of joseph smith. For thorough documentation and discussion of this topic, two references should be consulted. On the other hand, the book of mormon easily is exposed as fiction when compared to and contrasted with the bible, which mormons claim is the word of god. Mormons will often disregard evidence and trust heir internal feelings, claiming they know the book of mormon is true, joseph smith is a true prophet of god, and the mormon church is led by prophets and apostles of god. The question was what mormon doctrines does the bible teach against. Provides concrete evidence disproving the book of abraham, demonstrating that joseph smith was a false prophet.
Praying about the book of mormon mormons believe that if you read the book of mormon and then pray and ask god whether or not it is true, you will receive a testimony from the holy spirit verifying its truth. Unless otherwise indicated, bible quotations are taken from the king james version. The book of mormon and the king james bible wikipedia. Fasting in the book of mormon and the bible religious. 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. In some cases, entire passages are duplicated in the book of mormon. Therefore, nothing in these verses even suggests a book or scroll. The book of mormon restores plain and precious truths that have been lost from the bible. The following are a list of some verses to know when witnessing to mormons. Book of mormon the church of jesus christ of latterday saints.
Top 10 embarrassments of the mormon religion listverse. The book of mormon is divided into smaller books, titled after the individuals named as primary authors and, in most versions, divided into chapters and verses. The book of mormon contradicts itself and the bible. References for mormon and biblical beliefs about god. Differences between the kjv and the book of mormon occur in verses 6,8, and 12. How can i answer this truthfully in love without having my reply collapsed or removed for not being nice. Bible verses related to mormonism from the king james version kjv by relevance sort by book order galatians 1. Furthermore, it was not ezekiel who wrote either the whole bible or the book of mormon. Jan 20, 2006 this approach allows mormons to ignore key bible scriptures which refute mormon doctrines. Many cristian churches do not see the godhead as being in a trinitarian nature and there are. The book of mormon shall stand as a testimony against the world, ether 5. 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. Here are bible verse about alcohol that should help you make a decision for yourself. Surprisingly to some, the book of mormon likewise teaches that there is only one god in all.
The disagreement between the book of mormon and what scripture reveals concerning the lost tribes is another illustration of discrepancies between mormon teaching and the bible. The reliance of the book of mormon on the 1769 king james version as opposed to the 1611 king james version may be easily demonstrated by lining up book of mormon verses pulled from the bible using the original manuscript or first printers edition where the original manuscript is not extant and comparing them to the 1611 king james and the. A common verse that mormons use to support their belief that you can pray about the b. Some form of christs name is mentioned more frequently per verse in the book of mormon than even in the new testament. Article listing the scriptures you use for mormons. Were taught of gods and christs love for us, how we should love them, and also how we should love others. Secondly, the mormon churchs interpretation ignores the historical background of ezekiels message. You can find bible verses that condemn drunkenness and verses that support wine. Its couched in king james english, and it features color renderings of mormon scenes made to look like bible illustrations. Which mormon doctrines does the bible actually teach against. Still, the bible says to study gods word for truthnot pray about it. Besides, the book of mormon was written on gold plates and not sticks or scrolls.
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. They present this as evidence that joseph smith wrote the book of mormon by plagiarizing the authorized king james version of the bible. The bible the bible teaches that all men have sinned and fallen short of the glory of god. I warn everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book. If the book of mormon was engraved on gold plates thousands of years ago, why does it read in perfect 1611 king james version english. Here are some biblical verses that prophesy about and have connections to the book of mormon, and joseph smith. Many cristian churches do not see the godhead as being in a trinitarian nature and there are scriptures that prove both sides. The bible and the book of mormon compared by chad lyndon dills so whats the point of this comparison. They do not hold to the essentials of the christian faith, which means that they are not christians. They openly refer to their holy book, the book of mormon, as another testament of jesus christ. Bible ties to the book of mormon bible reference for lds. Jun 09, 2009 at this time in history, the two kingdoms were divided.
Drinking alcohol is a very hot topic among christians that has been argued and discussed for thousands of years. Apologetics press the bible versus the book of mormon. We believe the bible to be the word of god as far as it is translated correctly. First of all, in the hebrew bible old testament the hebrew word translated stick always refers to wood and is never used, even figuratively, to mean a scroll or book. Nov 06, 2006 order the dvd at the book of mormon claims to be a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible. Jul 14, 2017 comparing the bible to the book of mormon, with compilation. Order the dvd at the book of mormon claims to be a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible. At this time in history, the two kingdoms were divided. It shows that the book of mormon has committed plagiarism by utilizing our beloved final authority the king james bible without giving credit to whom credit is due. 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. Critics of the book of mormon claim that major portions of it are copied, without attribution, from the bible. It is written in english very similar to the early modern english linguistic style of the king james version of the bible, and has since been fully or partially translated into 111. The lord covenanted with enos to bring forth the book of mormon to the lamanites, enos 1.
The book of mormon contains passages from the king james bible summary. The book of mormon contradicts itself and other inspired mormon writings. The book of mormon was written for the intent that we may believe the bible, morm. Another testament of jesus christ is a separate book and validates and upholds the bible. The introduction tells you that the book of mormon is a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible. One of the teachings found in the both the bible and book of mormon is love. The bible states that all of king zedekiahs sons were killed. Book of mormon answers 12 happy marriage tips after 12 years of married life happy relationship guide should you absolutely love marriage you actually will appreciate this cool site. Bible verses used to counter mormon teachings are brushed off in favor of passages from the book of mormon and other mormon scriptures as well as ongoing revelation that often contradicts previous lds church teachings. Comparing the bible to the book of mormon, with compilation. The bible says believers were first called christians after pauls ministry in antioch.
Both the bible and the book of mormon declare themselves to be ancient. Ricks, fasting in the book of mormon and the bible, in the book of mormon. Book of mormon surprisingly to some, the book of mormon likewise teaches that there is only one god in all of existence. Which mormon doctrines does the bible accually teach against. However, the book of mormon claims the christian church was established as early as 147 b. The book of mormon offers a test for truth that your mormon friend will. As has been welldocumented elsewhere, there are serious discrepancies between the record of history in the americas and the claims of the book of mormon. Mormon prooftexts from the bible christian research institute. Contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible. They will say mormonism just completes the bible or explains it more fully. The bible and the book of mormon are united witnesses of jesus christ. Printed in canada first edition, isbn 9780981146720.
The real meat of mormonism is found in their other scriptures, the. To members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints the book of mormon is the word of god and is considered to be. Bible references that support mormon doctrines and beliefs. Another testament of jesus christ which claims to be a record of gods.
Since mormons respect and use the king james version of the bible, i recommend that you use this version when witnessing to mormons. 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. If it is true, then joseph smith is true and so is mormonism. Mormons will often disregard evidence and trust heir internal feelings, claiming they know the book of mormon is true, joseph smith is a true prophet of god. It is not clear why the ordinary mormon is damned for doing this, but brigham young is not.
Over onehalf of all the verses in the book of mormon refer to our lord. 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. The book of mormon compared with the bible watchtower. Despite what your pastor told you, mormons do believe in the bible and our beliefs are in there, when you look at other verses besides john 3. Important things to remember when planning a wedding book of mormon answers.
Are there any biblical verses that refute mormon teachings. As a companion to the bible, the book of mormon is a witness of jesus christ s divinity and his role as the savior of the world. Book of mormonplagiarism accusationsking james bible. Some historians though, challenge the writings in the book of mormon and state that these are mere interpretations of. If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask god, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. Smith, they will say, translated the book of mormon from golden plates he dug. It is an abridgment by an ancient prophet named mormon of the. The book of mormon challenges other scriptures with conflicting beliefs and indicates that they will no longer exist in the course of time. Mormon beliefs are also shown to contradict both the bible and the book of mormon. When we study the book of mormon, our understanding of the doctrines in the bible is clarified.