The bible versus book of mormon

Apr 22, 2017 in order to understand how credible the bibles claims are, we should contrast the origin of the bible with two other sacred books, the book of mormon and the quran. There are also many more scriptures in the bible and the book of mormon that talk about the birth of jesus. The bible versus the book of mormon apologetics press. But is there any evidence to support them one way or the other. Jul 14, 2017 comparing the bible to the book of mormon, with compilation. Take up the bible, compare the religion of the latterday saints with it and see if it will stand the test, brigham young, may 18, 1873, journal of discourses, vol. If they did they would know that their book is not true. A comparison between christian doctrine and mormon doctrine. The book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ. Remember that the mormon version of god is not the god of the bible. Investigates the historical validity of the book of mormon compared to the bible.

The lord covenanted with enos to bring forth the book of mormon to the lamanites, enos 1. Mormons believe that revelation did not stop with the bible. The bible and the book of mormon have many things in common. 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. 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. Members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints identify the book of mormon as the stick of joseph in the following kjv bible scripture. The mormon claim that the book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ is false. The book of mormon claims that jesuss atonement provided for the immortality for all people.

However, the book of mormon claims the christian church was established as early as 147 b. The stick of judah is obviously the bible, since the jews are through the tribe of judah. A must for anyone who really wants to know about the mormon faith and the bible. 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. The very first line in the introduction to the mormons revered text states.

The book of mormon is a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible. Aug 08, 2018 it is very plain that the book of mormon is nothing like the bible. 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 bible and the book of mormon for over 100 years, mormon archaeologists have searched in vain for indisputable proof of book of mormon civilizations. Bible ties to the book of mormon bible reference for lds.

These claims have historically been taken on faith. The book of mormon vs the bible christian research institute. The fact that there are numerous disagreements between the bible and the book of mormon does not disparage the bible in any way. 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. The bible the bible teaches that all men have sinned and fallen short of the glory of god. The mormons i have spoken to know nothing about the bible. The mormon belief in black skin being a curse is found in uniquely mormon books they call scripture. These include endowments, celestial marriage, and specific tithing.

Printed in canada first edition, isbn 9780981146720. 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. Comparing the bible to the book of mormon, with compilation. It would seem that we would have to believe this on faith. Well, here are some of the basics, plain and simple. 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. To be honest, the majority of my most favorites turned out to all be pretty common. Apologetics press the bible versus the book of mormon. If you are lds, please watch this movie and pray that the lord will reveal to you what is true the book of mormon or the bible. Instead, revelation continues in the modern age, starting with the book of mormon and continues with revelations to church apostles. 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.

Following is a comparison between christian doctrine and mormon doctrine. 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. A documentary film that evenhandedly exposes the manmade nature of the book of mormon. Sometimes the quotation is explicit, as in the second book of nephi, which contains 18 quoted chapters of the book of isaiah. Lehi, the first prophet of book of mormon, was a descendant of the tribe of joseph. Different authors contributed to the writing of the holy bible whereas the book of mormon was first published by one man, joseph smith. 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. The things you hear from false teachers and heretics like joel osteen are false. If we compare the historical, prophetical, and doctrinal parts of the book of mormon with the great truths of science and nature, we find no contradictionsno absurditiesnothing unreasonable. The book of mormon has him appearing in the americas after his ascension 3 nephi 10. Top 40 inspirational book of mormon scriptures the lifey app. Feb 06, 2006 the bible versus the book of mormon thanks to brant gardner for the valuable essay, behind the mask, behind the curtain.

The stick of joseph referred to is the book of mormon. As we look at the principal scripture of this false religion, the book of mormon, we find that it is nothing but an evil fiction. But in doing so, i found some pretty awesome scriptures that i absolutely love. The book of mormon claims to be a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible. Jan 20, 2006 this approach allows mormons to ignore key bible scriptures which refute mormon doctrines. Today the bible and book of mormon are companion books in the hands and before the eyes of people today.

In contrast, catholics teach that the bible contains the fullness of revelation. Criticism of mormonismvideothe bible vs joseph smith. The book of mormons alleged history of ancient north and south america contains not one shred of fact. 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. Similar to the insecure person who hangs around the rich and famous for the sole reason of establishing himself, the book of mormon has attempted to make a name for itself by cozying up to the bible. They do not hold to the essentials of the christian faith, which means that they are not christians. Shot on location in israel and latin america, it contrasts the wide array of archaeological and historical evidence for the bible with the complete lack of corresponding evidence for the bom. Its a rebuttal to living hope ministries latest misinformation campaign about the book of mormon, the film the bible vs. In some cases, entire passages are duplicated in the book of mormon.

They try to make themselves appear to be good and they do this and that, but mormonism is a cult which started less than 200 years ago by a man named joseph smith. What are the major differences between the bible and the book of mormon. Other significant connections between the two books include. Written by educated mormons comparing the bible and book of mormon. We believe that the church discovered what was inspired through prayer and the leading of the holy spirit. Order the dvd at the book of mormon claims to be a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible. Contradictions between the book of mormon and 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. During the christmas season we read from the bible about the birth of jesus christ in luke 2. Specifically, the book of mormon was prepared for our day so that we would learn and grow by readings the words of ancient prophets in the americas. 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.

The bible and the book of mormon both claim to be ancient, historical texts, and godbreathed scripture. The book of mormon was written for the intent that we may believe the bible, morm. Mormonism, or the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, was founded by joseph smith 18051844. Jan 02, 2018 i told the brethren that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth. The trinity foundation christianity versus mormonism. God has given us all things pertaining to life and godliness 2 peter 1. What is the difference between the bible and the book of. Are there any biblical verses that refute mormon teachings. 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 documentary seeks to examine and compare physical evidence capable of confirming whether or not the bible and the book of mormon present an accurate.

When viewed in this light, the strength of the bible stands out. The book of morman vs the bible what do the scriptures say. Surely i was sinful at birth, sinful from the time my mother conceived me niv. The book of mormon and the king james bible wikipedia. Both the bible and the book of mormon declare themselves to be ancient, historical, and reliable rules of faiththe very word of god. Unless otherwise indicated, bible quotations are taken from the king james version. The book of mormon teaches that little children are not capable of sin because they do not have a sinful nature moroni 8. It is a record of gods dealings with the people of the ancient americas and is also a collection of writings of ancient prophets. What is the difference between the bible and the book of mormon. The book of mormon shall stand as a testimony against the world, ether 5. The bible says believers were first called christians after pauls ministry in antioch. Jul 06, 2011 the bible came first, not the book of mormon. The book of mormon contains many linguistic similarities to the king james bible kjv.