Just as in ancient days when religious zealots attempted to. The bible vs the book of mormon basic mormon beliefs. 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. The book of mormon and the bible mormons in transition. 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. 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. Because of its gross misrepresentations and double standards, fairmormon decided to also produce a video. Comparing the bible to the book of mormon, with compilation. Science state theocracy vegetarianism video games violence. The bible and the book of mormon both have similar objectives. 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. Old testament, new testament, book of mormon, and doctrine and covenants.
The holy bible is the collection of writings that contain the records of divine revelation and the dealings of god with his chosen people, the tribes of israel. The fact that there are numerous disagreements between the bible and the book of mormon does not disparage the bible in any way. The book of mormon contains many linguistic similarities to the king james bible kjv. The problem with the book of mormon isnt where it contradicts the christian bible, but where it agrees with the bible but shouldnt. Bible ties to the book of mormon bible reference for lds. Critics of the book of mormon claim that major portions of it are copied, without attribution, from the bible. To say that the book of mormon contains the truth is like saying that you found a diamond ring in a trash can. The book of mormon was first published in 1830 ad in english. Imdb profile john foss, though it doesnt include his work for the church. Below are just some of the contradictions weve found between the bible and the. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent the position of the church.
His website fosscreative shows a few pictures of him in his portrayals of the savior. It is the one undeniable sign of his divinely given gifts of translation. The authenticity of the book of mormon is a muchdebated subject. The king james version of the bible is, in all likelihood, the most successful of all the english translations. Box 8500, charlotte, nc 28271 phone 704 8878200 and fax 704 8878299 1 statement dm192 book of mormon vs. The book of mormon is sometimes called a companion volume to the bible. Printed in canada first edition, isbn 9780981146720.
The christian bible is divided into the old and new testaments. But is there any evidence to support them one way or the other. In some cases, entire passages are duplicated in the book of mormon. Bible quotations are from the new american standard version. Through living the teachings found in the bible and book of mormon. The mormon claim that the book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ is. Mormon bible videos 08 may oh dear that was the first thing that went through my head when i clicked on a link from the front page of the lds website and landed on the page for mary, the mother of jesus. Unless otherwise indicated, bible quotations are taken from the king james version. Many mormon elders do not fit the bible qualifications. Book of mormon video series release dates announced watch the.
The book of mormon contains passages from the king james bible summary. Jul 14, 2017 comparing the bible to the book of mormon, with compilation. Mormon bible videos archives life after ministries. The holy bible was first published in 100 bc 100 ad and originally written in hebrew, greek, and aramaic.
Jul 23, 2018 the conversation goes from the bible vs. The stick of judah is obviously the bible, since the jews are through the tribe of judah. To the skeptic, the book of mormon is an interesting example of early american frontier. Is the coronavirus in bible prophecy facing uncertain times with david jeremiah duration. The collection of videos from the multiyear filming project in utah and throughout north america is similar to the life of jesus christ bible. Both the bible and the book of mormon declare themselves to be ancient, historical, and reliable rules of faiththe very word of god. Bible teaching mormon elders do not have the qualifications of true elders. More specifically, the book of mormon is named after mormon, a fourthcentury prophethistorian who compiled and abridged many records of his ancestors into the book of. Bible, book of mormon and lds scripture compared life after.
The book of mormon and the king james bible wikipedia. 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. The book of mormon is basically just another testament to the bible for us mormons. When the bible and the book of mormon are tested for authenticity, which one will pass the test. A christian and a mormon sat down to dialogue about one of the most important questions of faith.
Contradictions between the bible and book of mormon life. Sometimes the quotation is explicit, as in the second book of nephi, which contains 18 quoted chapters of the book of isaiah. The life of jesus christ bible videos will provide you and your family a new and meaningful way to learn about jesus christ. Who is the british actor that portrays christ in church. So we actually spend twice as much time studying the bible as we do the book of mormon. Apologetics press the bible versus the book of mormon. And where it never challenges, disagrees with or contradicts the orthodox christian creeds. 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. 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. Bible, book of mormon and lds scripture compared life. The term mormon comes from the name given to one of their scriptures, the book of mormon. Mormon is a term used to describe the members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints.
Accounts of the creation are also found in the pearl of great price the parallel accounts in moses and abraham 45 contain valuable insights and additions not found in genesis, so we will be referring to them, too the bible begins at genesis 1. They present this as evidence that joseph smith wrote the book of mormon by plagiarizing the authorized king james version of the bible. Unless otherwise indicated, individuals may post material from the gospel media portion of this site to another website or on a computer network for their own. Dec 05, 2017 the book of mormon was first published in 1830 ad in english. There are 66 books in the holy bible which are divided into the old testament and the new testament. To the ardent follower of joseph smith, the book of mormon is the surest proof of his prophetic office. For information on sources of mormon quotations, see the section titled mormon documents.
What is the difference between the bible and the book of. 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. If we compare the historical, prophetical, and doctrinal parts of the book of mormon with the great truths of science 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. These free bible videos are a gift from the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. See more ideas about book of mormon, scripture study and lds scriptures. These claims have historically been taken on faith. Article of faith 2 we believe that men will be punished for their own sins, and not for adam. 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. We will make no attempt to address most of the relevant issues on that subject here. 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. 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. Contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible. The lds accept the bible as scripture and study it on a regular basis.
In the bible elder and bishop are just two different terms for the same. The book of mormon claims to be a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible. According to smiths account and the books narrative, the book of mormon. Instead, we will focus on the relationship of the book of mormon to the bible. 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. The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which, according to. There is no question but that much of the book of mormon agrees doctrinally with the bible. To view images from the book of mormon videos series, click here.
In terms of theology and doctrine, most of what is in the bible and the book of mormon is unproveable and must be taken on faith. The bible and the book of mormon both claim to be ancient, historical texts, and godbreathed scripture. Dills, a former student at north carolina state university. The bible the bible teaches that god is perfectly holy and that he has always existed. For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of god. More specifically, it is a collection of books the word bible literally means the books written by prophets over centuries. Mormon prophets have taught that jesus was conceived by sexual intercourse physical union between god the father and mary. 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. Nephite civilization was destroyed mormon 4 amos 8. Jul 06, 2011 the bible came first, not the book of mormon. Feb 19, 2020 the problem with the book of mormon isnt where it contradicts the christian bible, but where it agrees with the bible but shouldnt. Book of mormonplagiarism accusationsking james bible. This documentary places both volumes to archaeological, historical, and textual scrutiny in order to determine which can legitimately be called authentic historical texts.
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 mormon claim that the book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ is false. Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth. The word bible comes from the greek ta biblia, meaning the books.
Contradictions between bible and book of mormon 2 timothy 3. Wikipedia helps here the book of mormon is one of four sacred texts or standard works of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church. Errors of mormonism by keith piper but though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed. Feb 16, 2016 this website is not owned by or affiliated with the church of jesus christ of latterday saints sometimes called the mormon or lds church. In 2005, living hope ministries produced the video bible vs the book of mormon in an attempt to disprove the book of mormon. The stick of joseph referred to is the book of mormon. The book of morman vs the bible what do the scriptures say. Today the bible and book of mormon are companion books in the hands and before the eyes of people today. In the holy bible, it is taught that all men are born with original sin and it is only through christ that one can be saved. Nov 04, 2012 this is a prolds video that goes over the fallacies presented in a recent anti mormon video that is aimed at defaming the lds church. Is the book of mormon a direct revelation from god.
Whats the difference between the book of mormon and the bible. Dear robert, the actor is the american john foss behind the scenes on the jerusalem movie set. 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. Thus the bible is not just a single book, but is a divine library. 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. The book of mormon emulates the language and style of the king james bible because that is the scriptural style joseph smith, translator of the book of mormon, was familiar with critics of the book of mormon claim that major portions of it are copied, without attribution, from the bible.
Criticism of mormonismvideothe bible vs the book of mormon. The book of mormon, on the other hand, has 15 books. Obviously, this was supposed to have occurred before christ came. Order the dvd at the book of mormon claims to be a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible. Volumes have been written on its distinctive and rhythmic style, and it is still regarded as a triumph of modern english literature. Lehi, the first prophet of book of mormon, was a descendant of the tribe of joseph. Both the bible and the book of mormon declare themselves to be ancient. The biblical account of the creation of the earth is found in genesis 1 and 2.