If you accept the book of mormon you must place your faith in one man, joseph smith, and accept that everything he says is the absolute and eternal truth. The bible versus the book of mormon apologetics press. The bible plainly states that the gospel, with its inclusion of gentiles, was not fully revealed until. These bible verses back up the mormon believe that humans are the literal children of god and are heirs to what he has i only have a few right now but i know there are more. Mormons are often discouraged by their church leaders from reading material considered anti mormon. However, the book of mormon claims the christian church was established as early as 147 b. Contradictions in lds scriptures pdf version click here one god. The bible needed the book of mormon to act as a second witness just a paul tells the corinthians that in the mouth of two or three witnesses shall every word be established. Bible ties to the book of mormon bible reference for lds. Jul 06, 2011 the contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible constitute a most serious obstacle to accepting the book of mormon as latterday scripture supplemental to the 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. The following examples are conspicuous instances of such contradictions. The stick of judah is obviously the bible, since the jews are through the tribe of judah. Does the book of mormon compliment the bible, or contradict it.
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. Contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible. We will make no attempt to address most of the relevant issues on that subject here. Many mormon elders do not fit the bible qualifications. The book of mormon teaches that little children are not capable of sin because they do not have a sinful nature moroni 8. Where does the book of mormon contradict the bible. John begins with the profound announcement that jesus is the in the beginning creative word of god who had become embodied incarnated as a human being to be the light of life for the world. The bible was written prior to the church of jesus christ of latterday saints being restored as we know it today.
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. What did the lord say about those who react with doubt to scripture in addition. Three simple ways to show contradictions in the mormon belief. And behold, he shall be born of mary at jerusalem alma 7. Does the book of mormon compliment the bible, or contradict. Bible references that support mormon doctrines and beliefs.
The problem with the book of mormon isnt where it contradicts the christian bible, but where it agrees with the bible but shouldnt. Feb 26, 2005 since the book of mormon is mostly plagiarism of the bible, it may not directly contradict in many areas. Where does the book of mormon contradict the bible page 8. The book of mormon false testament learn the bible. For the first 150 years of mormonisms existence, everyone thought it was a story about a people who left the middle east and came to south or central america, and who fought wars clear up into new york state where. The book of mormon contains a version of the sermon on the mount, which some authors have claimed to be the achilles heel of the book of mormon.
Are there scriptures in the bible that confirm the lds church. For example, isaiah speaks of a messiah to come in the meridian of time to be the savior of the world. There are many serious objections to the claim of joseph smith and the lds church that the book of mormon is divinely inspired latterday scripture supplemental to the bible. There exists a great vacuum within the lds church for clear explanations of biblical doctrine and how it contrasts with mormon doctrine. Lehi, the first prophet of book of mormon, was a descendant of the tribe of joseph.
Bible q does the book of mormon contradict the bible. Book of mormon kjv bible contradictions some crucify. Below are just some of the contradictions weve found between the bible and the book of mormon. The authenticity of the book of mormon is a muchdebated subject. Below is the modern map of the area of smiths youth. 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. Points out the contradictions between the bible and book of mormon as well as errors in translation in the king james version kjv of the bible that were copied into the book of mormon. 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. Who are the many gods and lords in heaven and earth in 1 cor 8. Watch closely to find out how the the book of mormon is in contradiction to the bible. Book of mormontranslation errors from the kjv fairmormon. This includes articles describing the simple truths of the bible and how they contrast with lds doctrine. Book of mormon difficulties, contradictions and explanations.
See more ideas about book of mormon, scripture study and lds scriptures. Today the bible and book of mormon are companion books in the hands and before the eyes of people today. I will go and do the things which the lord hath commanded, for i know that the lord giveth no commandments unto the children of men, save he shall prepare a way for them that they may accomplish the thing which he commandeth them. Oct 20, 2008 i want specific verses from each book of scripture. The book of mormon is supposed to be a history of real people living in a real place. So the bible uses the word godgod in at least three different ways. Funniest scripture in the book of mormon 21 and it came to pass that pacumeni, who was the chief judge, did flee before coriantumr, even to the walls of the city. The stick of joseph referred to is the book of mormon.
Their organization presidentprophet, priesthoods, seventies, etc, baptism for the dead, the word of wisdom or any other defining doctrines are totally absent in the. Aside from direct quotations which do not constitute plagiarism from the ot of which of isaiah is quoted and a couple of chapters of malachi plus the sermon on the mount being redelivered to the nephites. The condensed book of mormon, in 15 verses gently hew stone. And where it never challenges, disagrees with or contradicts the orthodox christian creeds. Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth. A seminarian named sarah wilson thought to abbreviate the bible by selecting just one representative verse from each book, resulting. The most important teachings of the bible include the gospel, the life, and ministry of our lord and savior jesus christ. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints or mormons claim that, along with the bible, the book of mormon 1 is a revelation from god.
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. 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. In the mormon book doctrine and covenants, a collection of gods. There is no question but that much of the book of mormon agrees doctrinally with the bible. Since the book of mormon is mostly plagiarism of the bible, it may not directly contradict in many areas.
The book of mormon contains numerous passages that contradict what the bible says. Article citing verses in book of mormon that contradict specific teaching of the bible both cannot be from god. Bible and book of mormon contradictions by sandra tanner the bible plainly states that the gospel, with its inclusion of gentiles, was not fully revealed until after christs death. The book of mormon claims to be a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible.
Bible, book of mormon and lds scripture compared life after. However, the book of mormon fails the tests that the bible gives to identify genuine revelations from god. See more ideas about scripture study, lds scriptures and lds church. The king james version of the bible is, in all likelihood, the most successful of all the english translations. Seems to me, what youre describing, your own special revelation would, and should, supercede what your prophet says. Contradictions between bible and book of mormon 2 timothy 3. Nov 06, 2006 the book of mormon claims to be a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible.
In addition to the 20 helps we thought itd be handy for our readers to also have a sidebyside comparison of the bible, book of mormon and other lds teachings. Both the bible and the book of mormon declare themselves to. Comparison with the king james bible in english shows that there are differences in more than half of the 433 verses of isaiah quoted in the book of mormon, while about 200 verses have the same wording as the. As a companion to the bible, the book of mormon is a witness of jesus christs.
The bom promotes racism, claims there was a temple like solomons built in the americas, claims jesus bled from every pore in the garden of gethsemane, and that there were three days of total darkness at the time of his death, that covered the earth. As i was reading the book of mormon i noticed that over and over biblical phrases were used, many reproduced verbatim from the bible. I dont want well mormons believe this and other christians believe this unless you can back it up with scripture. And it came to pass that coriantumr did smite him against the wall, insomuch that he died. These bible verses back up the mormon belief of the preexistence. One author makes the point that certain portions of the greek manuscripts of matthew 57 do not agree with the kjv of the text, and concludes that the book of mormon version of the sermon should not contain text similar to the kjv. Three simple ways to show contradictions in the mormon. The bible says believers were first called christians after pauls ministry in antioch. The implication here is that the author of the book of mormon read the phrase in the bible, and either unconsciously or consciously worked the surrounding phrases into the text. Contradictions in lds scriptures utah lighthouse ministry.
The punishment for sinning against a perfect and eternal god is eternal torment in hell, where we will be. But the bible teaches that children are born with original sin psalm 51. However, none are more significant than the numerous contradictions between book of mormon teaching and the bible. And before anyone tries to use the the bible says dont add to it argument, i would urge you to surf the web and learn how the bible was put together.
Mormon revelations and teachings compared to the bible. Are there obvious contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible. Contradictions between the bible and book of mormon life. Why the bible needs the book of mormon greg trimble. But the bible teaches that salvation is by grace alone ephesians 2. In the bible elder and bishop are just two different terms for the same. The book of mormon contradicts the bible in all sorts of ways. I want specific verses from each book of scripture. Bible christ redeems from more than mortal death redeems us from spiritual death. So, not only does the bible contradict itself, paul deliberately contradicts himself in the same sentence. The book of mormon and the king james bible wikipedia. The book of mormon and the bible mormons in transition. It is very likely that the king james bible may have been used as a model for the translation of the book of mormon, but the authorship of the book is attributed to the man mormon, who is reported to have compiled the book around 400 a.
Once you start learning these, this is where different gospel becomes preached. Below are just some of the contradictions weve found between the bible and the. Apr 30, 2016 does the book of mormon compliment the bible, or contradict it. Jul 03, 2018 watch closely to find out how the the book of mormon is in contradiction to the bible. The contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible constitute a most serious obstacle to accepting the book of mormon as latterday scripture supplemental to the bible. The writer of the book of mormon simply did not have his facts straight. However, almost none of the lds doctrine and beliefs are held in the bom.
The book of mormon teaches that little children are not capable of sin because they do not have a. Both the bible and the book of mormon declare themselves to be ancient, historical, and reliable rules of. Unless otherwise indicated, bible quotations are taken from the king james version. Disproves mormonism using the bible, mormon scripture, statistical analysis and common sense. On a number of occasions, we find that when the book of mormon quotes a biblical passage, other quotations from the same passage are clustered near the original quotation. There are so many bible verses that illustrate the lord jesus christ and his gospel in both the old and new testaments. Notice how the mormon writings will both agree and contradict each other as well as the bible. Three simple ways to show contradictions in the mormon belief of. The condensed book of mormon, in 15 verses today i read the most amazing blog post, courtesy of our friends at first thoughts. 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. Printed in canada first edition, isbn 9780981146720. Son of man, take a stick and write on it, for judah, and the people of israel associated with him. The bible says that jesus was born in bethlehem matthew 2.
Oct 12, 2008 these bible verses back up the mormon belief of the preexistence. 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 is completely devoid of such proof. 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. Additionally, the church has made clear in the 1981 and the 20 editions of the book of mormon in footnote a for 2 nephi 12. In the mormon book doctrine and covenants, a collection of god s socalled revelations to joseph smith, god the father has a body of flesh and bones as tangible as mans. While many think the book of mormon is their standard of rule and practice the reality is that there is not a single peculiar doctrine of mormonism taught within its pages. Apr, 2010 yes, the book of mormon contradicts the bible. After this comes the proclamation that this jesus is the son of god sent from the father to finish the fathers work in the world see 4. In fact, after a careful reading of the entire book of moroni last section in the book of mormon i noticed 50 to 100 places where various sections in the old testament and new testament were directly quoted or. Bible message of christs death and resurrection as atonement for our sins.
The book of mormon contradicts itself and the bible. More to the point, there arent any scripture verses in the book of mormon, doctrine and covenants, or pearl of great price that confirm the lds faith to be true. Bible teaching mormon elders do not have the qualifications of true elders. Instead, we will focus on the relationship of the book of mormon to the bible. Mormons are often discouraged by their church leaders from reading material considered antimormon. Apr 04, 2008 there exists a great vacuum within the lds church for clear explanations of biblical doctrine and how it contrasts with mormon doctrine. Another testament of jesus christ is a separate book and validates and upholds the bible. The book of mormon was written by joseph smith in march 1830. Volumes have been written on its distinctive and rhythmic style, and it is still regarded as a triumph of modern english literature. Apologetics press the bible versus the book of mormon. The fact that there are numerous disagreements between the bible and the book of mormon does not disparage the bible in any way. The bible is full of proof that it came by the inspiration of god. The book of mormon says that the jaredites did also carry with them deseret, which, by interpretation, is a honey bee. As one looks to the bible he is struck by many things which testify to its inspiration.
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