Over the last three decades, word of the churchs acquisition of a book of mormon supposedly written in by elvis presley spread easily through fireside speakers, classroom teachers, and newspaper columnists. Gospel principles is a book that sets out some of the basic doctrines and teachings of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church. Book of mormon witnesses by preston nibley it is remarkable to note that mary whitmer was the only woman to behold the plates. Found the plates in reformed egyptian hieroglyphics.
Sorenson who maintains that the nephite saga played out in a limited area probably less than 500 miles. The book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ. Some 58 are paraphrased and 11 others are variants andor paraphrases. Even emma, who acted as a scribe and was an untiring support of josephs work, never saw the plates unless they were covered in some way. And his name will be called wonderful counselor, mighty god, eternal father, prince of peace. Testimonies of three and eight witnessesthe book of mormon. If we are acquainted with the revelations there is no. Mar 26, 2019 your question asks who is jehovah, not specifically what his name means, where the name came from, or how the name is pronounced. It is being shared again to celebrate the 190th anniversary of the publication of the book of mormon. Studying the scripturesoverview of the book of mormon. Why i believe the book of mormon is true a mormon blog but. Amulek boldly testified of gods plan of redemption alma 12. Why mormons and jehovahs witnesses are not christians. Subsequent editions, each with minor revisions, were published in 1979, 1981, 1985, 1986, 1988, 1992, 1995, and 1997.
Book of mormon seminary teacher manual book of mormon seminary teacher manual published by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints salt lake city, utah comments and corrections are appreciated. Translated plates using magic glasses the urim and thummim. Smoot argues that an apparent case of the book of mormon borrowing from the new testament is in actuality wording that. After the witnesses returned to the house the angel again made his appearance to joseph and received the plates from his hands. Aug 11, 2017 is the book of mormon mentioned in ezekiel 37. Jacob 5omni unit 10 introduction to words of mormon. Moroni, the last of the nephite prophets religious studies. Below is the statement we presently distribute for these general inquiries. This name indicates the meaning of revelation it uncovers matters that had.
The book of mormon is the keystone in our witness of. Aug 10, 2005 the book of mormon is surely the most obvious place for serious investigation for anyone who wishes to explore the validity of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. This name indicates the meaning of revelation it uncovers matters that had been hidden and discloses events that would happen long after it was written. The book of mormon writers saw our day and wrote what would be of most help to us.
Witnesses of the book of mormon, teachings of presidents of the church. Knowhys knowhys on 2 nephi 6 knowhys on 2 nephi 7 knowhys on 2 nephi 8. The title page teaches that the book of mormon is a witness that jesus is the christ. What story in the book of mormon proves the bibles. It is the word of god and, like the bible, gives us guidance and inspiration in our daily lives. This story was originally published in december 2015.
Testify whenever the spirit prompts you to do so, not just at the end of each lesson. A doctrine and covenants and a book of mormon for each child. Joseph smith claimed that the book of mormon is the most correct book on earth, adding that man would become closer to god by following its precepts than by obeying any other book history of the church, vol. This concept was explained long ago when a prophet wrote that the book of mormon was written for the intent that ye may believe the bible. The book of mormon is supposed to be a history of real people living in a real place. The witnesses of the book of mormon, preston nibley, pp. Debunking the myth of elviss book of mormon keith a. One purpose of the book of mormon is to persuade all people to come unto jesus christ and be saved. Jehovahs witnesses preach from house to house because jesus foretold for our day this work. And, according to joseph smith, when one embraces truth, the shackles of. Called to a new assignment, moroni returned to the plates once again to write upon them. The mormon religion officially known as the church of jesus christ of latterday saints or lds and the jehovahs witness organization also known as the watchtower both share a common foundational doctrine. Remember the new covenant, even the book of mormon, doctrine and covenants.
Sep 02, 2019 this answer requires two primary assumptions. Doctrine and covenants and church history 1997, 4246 purpose to help the children desire to be witnesses of the truthfulness of the book of mormon. We assume that at the time moroni wrote the title page to the book of mormon he thought his work with the plates was completed and all he needed to do further was to bury them, but the lord had other things for him to do. We did not at the first trial, however, obtain any answer or manifestation ofdivine favor in our behalf. That is an important answer, practically lifted from the title page. Finally, the evidence shows that the dependence of 1 nephi 15. The following essay is the official lds released essay entitled book of mormon translation. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints announced this morning that women can now serve as witnesses for baptisms and temple sealings. To understand how the book of mormon is organized, read a brief explanation about the book of mormon, which is found after testimony of the prophet joseph smith. Cheat sheet for witnessing to mormons importance of knowing searching scripture to test beware of the heart god and jesus 1. Lesson 23, more than one witness, alma 812 meridian. But there are three other witnesses, standing, as it were, just inside the threshold of this book.
It was a decision of the smithsonians central office of public affairs to simplify the statement to respond to general questions regarding the smithsonians use of the book of mormon. New gospel library feature added in time for conference and 6 other mustuse features jannalee sandau with hundreds of pages of scriptures, manuals, and church magazines, it. The people most involved in the beginning days of the church have now moved to fayette, n. More than one witness, alma 812 by jeffrey marsh june, 2016 elder boyd k. To understand the teachings in this chapter, it is helpful to know how jacob referred to temporal death and spiritual death. Martin harris felt that they were not receiving an answer because of some. Learn a study skill and decide how to use it to better understand the scriptures learn from and teach others gospel principles found in the book of mormon through a selected directed study activity. Mormonism and difficult bible questions fairmormon. Come follow me lesson 9 2 nephi 2630 feb 24mar 1 2 nephi 26. Our next class will cover lesson 8 of the syllabus. Man is a creation of god whose spirit was formed within him not in a spirit world 1 cor 15.
Primary sourcesdavid whitmeran address to all believers in. And, according to joseph smith, when one embraces truth, the shackles of superstition, bigotry, ignorance, and priestcraft, fall at once from his neck. Like them, i give my name unto the world, to witness unto the world that which i have seen. Gospel principles was first published in english in 1978. The opening pages of the book of mormon also contain the testimonies of witnesses who saw the gold plates from which the book was translated and bore testimony of its divine origin. Remember the new covenant, even the book of mormon doctrine and covenants and church history. As you complete this lesson, think about how you can gain the most from your study of the book of mormon and how the book of mormon can help you develop a greater. Below is the modern map of the area of smiths youth. Book of mormon seminary teacher manual the church of jesus. Catholic answers is a media company dedicated to sharing what the church really teaches, and we are the worlds largest. Book of mormon seminary teacher manual the church of. The book of mormon witnesses are a group of contemporaries of joseph smith who claimed to. In 2 nephi 27, nephi describes the witnesses who will testify of the book of mormon. Saul was blinded by the brilliance of the light, which is christ.
Compare what you read with the illustration found at the end of this lesson, which illustrates how the different sets of plates fit together to make up the book of mormon. But it does appear all throughout the book of mormon. For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us. Why they are not christians answering the question. Joseph smith claimed that the book of mormon is the most correct book on earth, adding that man would become closer to god by following its precepts. Temporal death is the death of the physical body and the separation of the spirit from the physical body. Sometimes, when lifes journey becomes difficult, it is comforting to understand that god knows all things and has prepared a plan to save us.
Come follow me new testament lesson 37 god loveth a cheerful giver for primary and home, family home evening individual families, sunday school, seminary. In response to my recent post about the thief who was converted by a stolen book of mormon, one critic whose comment was deleted for her inarticulate use of profanity was. Catholic answers is a media company dedicated to sharing what the church really teaches, and we are the worlds largest source for reliable information about the catholic churchs doctrine, tradition, and beliefs. Several people have become concerned with how to understand ancient practices and stories. Book of mormon difficulties, contradictions and explanations. Weve provided answers to all 101 lessons spread throughout each course. So im going to provide an answer that will show you who jehovah is as a person. Testimonies of three and eight witnessesthe book of mormon ryan reeder. Primary sourcesdavid whitmeran address to all believers in christ. Come follow me lesson 6 2 nephi 15 feb 39 2 nephi 1. It was released by the church to help explain how the book of mormon was translated, and to. The witnesses are arrayed, and we must be prepared to answer for what we have done in. Since moroni engraved the sealedportion plates as well as 51 pages in the book of mormon, his total of 1, 1 pages written would be about 70 percent of the total plates delivered to joseph. And like them, i lie not, god bearing witness of it.
What story in the book of mormon proves the bibles validity. Why i believe the book of mormon is true a mormon blog. I ask that my testimony of the book of mormon and all that it implies, given today under my own oath and office, be recorded by men on earth and angels in heaven. Joseph fielding smith 20, 12738 chapter 9, teachings. Indeed, there are numerous other places in the book of mormon where new testament texts are appropriated to even greater extents. We talked about this is one reason the lord has given us so many witnesses through the scriptures and through the prophets. Dec 15, 2014 joseph smith took over 30 women as wives, and claimed abraham as precedent, citing his relationship with hagar. Come, follow me for sunday school the church of jesus. Erekson this story appeared in the marchapril 2020 issue of lds living.
Conflicts with science mormonism, according to joseph smith 1 and brigham young, 2 embraces all truth. It was jesus who was born in a manger so that he might hang on a cross. Facts the mormon church doesnt want you to know 4mormon. Several people have become concerned with how to understand ancient practices and stories of the old and new testament and their ethical implications. Your question asks who is jehovah, not specifically what his name means, where the name came from, or how the name is pronounced. The three witnesses bore testimony of the book of mormon. Ten lies i told as a mormon missionary mormonism research. Lesson 23, more than one witness, alma 812 meridian magazine. The last chapter in the book of mormon offers an inspired key to exploring the validity of the text. After students respond, write the following truth on the board.
Gospel doctrine teachers manual 1999 purpose to help class members recognize the lords hand in the coming forth of the book of mormon and to encourage them to study the book of mormon, follow its teachings, and share it. Is there any evidence that the book of mormon would come forth as a latterday revelation from god that would testify to the gospel. The application of the law of witnesses in 2 nephi 27 and 28 the. Taken from scripture study for latterday saint families, book of mormon. The book of mormon is exactly what it is claimed to be.
He declared, i bear witness to you that the lord has made it very clear to me by revelation which i have. Overview of mormonism exposes some of the unchristian doctrine of the mormon church, changes in lds scripture and false prophecies that have been uttered by various mormon authorities. This good news of the kingdom will be preached in all the inhabited earth for a. Book of mormon seminary teacher manual book of mormon seminary teacher manual published by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints salt lake city, utah comments. The witnesses of the book of mormon and the publishing of the book of mormon. Primary sourcesdavid whitmeran address to all believers. Pause for a moment and picture a copy of the book of mormon. Of the 478 verses in the book of mormon quoted from the book of isaiah, 201 agree with the king james reading while 207 show variations.
The book of mormon tells us that many plain things have been taken from the bible, so that the gentiles stumble and contend about the true points of christs doctrine. Come follow me new testament lesson 37 god loveth a. Facts the mormon church doesnt want you to know examining the claims of mormonismis the church of jesus christ of latterday saints the true church. Why do you say that mormons and jehovahs witnesses are not christians.
The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. Witnesses of the book of mormon it seems to me that any member of this church would never be satisfied until he or she had read the book of mormon time and time again and thoroughly considered. How the book of mormon design has changed over the last 100 years kelsey berteaux editors note. That time period, of three days, in which he was without sight and went without food or drink are similar to almas experience in the book of mormon see alma 36. The book of mormon is the keystone of our religion. Charting the book of mormon is a collection of more than 175 visual aids that promote deeper understanding and appreciation of the book of mormon. Many latterday saints hereafter lds honestly believe that the bible and the book of mormon testify to the same. It was released by the church to help explain how the book of mormon was translated, and to explain why the true story of the translation differs so greatly from the official church narrative taught since its founding. We still stand by our former statement on the book of mormon. Here it was that those 8 witnesses recorded in the book of mormon looked upon the plates and handled them of which they bear witness in the title page of the book of mormon. As we read, ponder, and pray about the book of mormon, the holy ghost will witness that it is true, that jesus is the christ, that joseph smith was a prophet of god, and that the church of jesus christ of latterday saints is the lords kingdom on the earth. Many latterday saints hereafter lds honestly believe that the bible and the book of mormon testify to the same gospel of jesus christ.
Come follow me new testament lesson 37 god loveth a cheerful. Moroni, the last of the nephite prophets religious. Ive had the privilege of teaching the book of mormon for nearly two decades. The book of mormon is a witness that jesus is the christ. However, hagar was what we would call a surrogate mother and not precedent for josephs taking many wives. The bible and the book of mormon serve as witnesses that the gospel of jesus christ is true. To help students appreciate that the book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ, invite them to turn to the index and scan all the headings associated with jesus christ. Top 40 inspirational book of mormon scriptures the lifey app. Moroni calls upon those who do not believe in christ to repenthe proclaims a god of miracles, who gives revelations and pours out gifts and signs upon the faithfulmiracles cease because. This appeal to history is keenly felt by latterday saints today who believe that reading the book of mormon as myth or fiction would seriously compromise its authority and power to persuade.
Ive often begun my classes with the question why do we need the book of mormon. Download the answers to lessons pdf pdf 241 kb downloaded 76 what does the sa mean. As i participated in the mexico city temple dedication, i received the distinct impression that god is not pleased with our neglect of the book of mormon. As we read, ponder, and pray about the book of mormon, the holy ghost will witness that it is true, that jesus is the christ, that joseph smith was a prophet of god, and that the church of jesus christ of latterday saints is the lords kingdom on earth. The word plan never appears in the old or new testament. Learn about the book of mormon with verse by verse commentaries from renowned book of mormon scholars like john w. In a short article on the mormon website interpreter, stephen o. The remnant church of jesus christ of latter day saints. Replace book of mormon with the bible and smith would have told the truth. Hence we have taken the name jehovahs witnesses because we imitate jesus, the faithful witness.
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