Abinadi taught that jesus christ was both the father and the son. Ten testimonies of jesus christ from the book of mormon. The book of mormon is a religious record of three groups of people who migrated from the old world to the american continents. We build enduring faith in jesus christ by making the book of mormon accessible, comprehensible, and defensible to the entire world. The book of mormon and the bible church of jesus christ. This edition features the painting the lord jesus christ by heinrich hofmann. Beautiful sixribbed spine, with the book of mormon and the church of jesus christ of latterday saints stamped in gold foil, and with a debossed design featuring the tree of life sewn binding with headbands ivory silk moire endsheets deluxe cream pages.
When we study the book of mormon, our understanding of the doctrines in the bible is clarified. The book of mormon is a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible. It was first published in march 1830 by joseph smith as the book of mormon. The book of mormon records the visit of jesus christ to people in the americas following his resurrection. Mormonism is centered on jesus christ and his role as creator and redeemer.
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. The book of mormon, like the bible, teaches about jesus. Features translations for most major world languages. As the bible is a record of gods dealings with the inhabitants of the eastern hemisphere, the book of mormon tells of a people who were led by god from jerusalem to the western hemisphere 600 years prior to the birth of the savior. Written by prophets to a people who lived in america long before white people ever came, some believe they were the beginnings of some native indian tribes. It puts forth the doctrines of the gospel, outlines the plan of salvation, and tells men what they must do to gain peace in.
The story of the writing of the title page to the book of mormon, by sidney b. He is not only the center of mormon worship, he leads the church personally through revelation to his prophet the president of the church and by giving the authority to church priesthoodholders to act in his name. A twohundredyear era of peace followed that visit of christ. Parker and stone were best known for creating the animated comedy south park. Its followers hold that it is a divinely inspired work revealed to and translated by the founder of their religion, joseph smith. Did you know that jesus christ visited the american continent. It is a record of gods dealings with the ancient inhabitants of the americas and contains the fulness of the everlasting gospel. The book of mormon is a pillar of revealed truth supporting and upholding the chief cornerstone, who is jesus christ. And while this may appear to be the case from the perspective of the mormon church, there can be little doubt that the jesus preached by mormonism is not the jesus of the bible.
By viewing abinadis teachings through the lenses of mesoamerican deity complexes, however, a different understanding emerges. According to the book of mormon, jesus christ appeared and preached to the nephites in the americas after his crucifixion. The book is divided into smaller books that read as narratives. The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which, according to adherents, contains writings of ancient prophets who lived on the american continent from approximately 2200 bc to ad 421. Gregory welch, charting the book of mormon provo, utah. Joseph smith did not refer to passages from the book of mormon in his writings or sermons, nor was it cited very often by early church leaders. There are 25% more references to christ than in the new testament. Its followers hold that it is a divinely inspired work revealed to and translated by the. A dynamic, interactive, webfriendly presentation of the book of mormon. Filming wrapped near springville, utah, for the second season of the book of mormon liveaction video series.
The book of mormon contains an account of this visit, including the very words spoken by jesus. Additional videos that cover mosiah through the end of the book of mormon will be released in 2020 and 2021. These include endowments, celestial marriage, and specific tithing. The multiyear project is being produced by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints to bring the stories of ancientamerican civilization to life and share the teachings of jesus christ. The first episode in the book of mormon videos series of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints is now available. Byuidaho byuhawaii lds business college the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. But to achieve exaltation or godhood it is available only to mormons who obey the teachings specific to the book of mormon. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates. I believe in jesus christ as my savior and redeemer. Concerning this record the prophet joseph smith said. The bible and book of mormon app, from the church of jesus christ, treats the two volumes of scripture as one, and makes it easier than ever to read, study and share the word of god. The prophet joseph smith translated this record by the gift and power of god and first published it in march of 1830 as the book of mormon. The book was written by many ancient prophets by the spirit of. In its more than 6,000 verses, the book of mormon refers to jesus christ almost 4,000 times and by 100 different names.
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. The mormon doctrine of jesus deviates from biblical teaching regarding the preincarnate life of christ. He is therefore called, for example, gods only begotten son jacob 4. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the plates of nephi.
First and second books of nephi, jacob, enos, jarom, omni, words of mormon, and mosiah. Both books contain gods guidance as revealed to prophets, as well as religious histories of different civilizations. Grant hardy1 despite the effort that went into the translation, joseph smith did not make the book the foundation of the church. The book of mormon is a musical comedy with music, lyrics and book by trey parker, robert lopez, and matt stone first staged in 2011, the play is a satirical examination of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints beliefs and practices that ultimately endorses the positive power of love and service. Find out how you can develop a closer relationship with him through the book of mormon.
The crowning event recorded in the book of mormon is the personal ministry of the lord jesus christ among the nephites soon after his resurrection. Introductory pages of the book of mormon another testament. This has caused many to wonder whether the book of mormon teaches a trinitarian concept of god. The king james quotations in the book of mormon, the history of the text of the book of mormon. The book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ. Both volumes of scripture are a compilation of teachings as recorded by ancient prophets. It serves as a companion to the bible, reinforcing the witness of jesus christ, and adding new insights into his sacred mission.
The book of mormon videos youtube channel is a collection of videos based on accounts from the book of mormon. It is the word of god and, like the bible, gives us guidance and inspiration in our daily lives. Mar 20, 2020 bible book of mormon children christmas david archuleta easter ensign facebook family family history familysearch gay general conference jesus christ joseph smith latterday saint beliefs latterday saints channel lds resources lds temples lds videos from members lds videos from the church lds websites lds women lgbt liahona missionary mobile. What is the difference between the mormon jesus and the. Top 40 inspirational book of mormon scriptures the lifey app. He is not only the center of mormon worship, he leads the church personally through revelation to his prophet the president of the church and by giving the authority to.
From a geographical standpoint, some lds scholars believe mesoamerica to be the setting of the book of mormon. Another testament of jesus christ is to convey to the modern world powerful testimonies of the divine mission and essential attributes of jesus christ, to the convincing of the jew and gentile that jesus is the christ, the eternal god title page. The book of mormon is the most correct of any book on earth because it centers upon the truth see john 14. The book of mormon bom is an abbreviated account of the inhabitants of the ancient americas from 2200 bc to 421 ad. The book of mormon is the word of god, like the bible. Jesus in mormonism mormon christology religionfacts. This title page serves as an introduction and preface to all that the reader encounters in the book of mormon, and reflects mormons own feelings about the work and the gospel of jesus christ. Its not uncommon for mormons to argue that they should be regarded as christians because their faith is centered on jesus christ. The book of mormon claims that jesuss atonement provided for the immortality for all people. Soon after his crucifixion and resurrection, he came to the people of ancient america, where he taught his gospel, organized his church, and asked his disciples to keep a record of his ministry among them. It is a record of gods dealings with ancient inhabitants of the americas and contains the fulness of the everlasting gospel. It was first published in 1830 in palmyra, new york, and was thereafter widely reprinted and translated.
While the bible is written by and about the people in the land of israel and surrounding areas and takes place from the creation of the world until shortly after the death of jesus christ. Book of mormon videos wrap second season of filming. Bible book of mormon children christmas david archuleta easter ensign facebook family family history familysearch gay general conference jesus christ joseph smith latterday saint beliefs latterday saints channel lds resources lds temples lds videos from members lds videos from the church lds websites lds women lgbt liahona missionary mobile. These deity complexes in maya religion envisioned single deities in various. I told the brethren that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth. Oct 21, 2015 the book of mormon contains an account of this visit, including the very words spoken by jesus. How can the book of mormon help me draw closer to jesus. Mormonism teaches that jesus incarnation was the result of sexual relations between the flesh and bone heavenly father and mary. 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. It is a spiritual topic, associated with faith, belief, testimony, emotion, revelation, and personal conviction. Jehovah, immanuel, holy messiah, lamb of god, redeemer of israel, and so on. While the bible is written by and about the people in the land of israel and surrounding areas and takes place from the creation of the world until shortly after the death of jesus.
Above all, were these words given by the gift and power of god. The books in the book of mormon church of jesus christ. These groups were led by prophets who recorded their religious and secular histories on metal plates. The fundamental principles of our religion is the testimony of the apostles and prophets concerning jesus christ, that he died, was buried, and rose again the third day, and ascended up into heaven. Why new testament words and phrases are in the book of mormon part 9.
You will feel your faith in jesus christ increase and his love for you as you read and discover his teachings throughout the text. May 04, 2016 book of mormon prophets taught that jesus fulfilled a number of roles and could therefore rightly carry many titles. The thesis of this article was first presented in my entry entitled jesus christ in the book of mormon in the encyclopedia of mormonism new york. What the book of mormon tells us about jesus christ. Moroni, the last of the nephite prophethistorians, sealed up the abridged records of these people and hid them in about a. For example, critics of mormonism have shown convincing proof that the book of mormon is a synthesis of earlier works written by other men, of the vivid imaginings of joseph smith, and of plagiarisms from the king james bible. The book of mormon testifies of gods love for his children, of the lord jesus christs selfless and divine atoning sacrifice, and of his crowning ministry among the nephites soon after his resurrection. The bible text is the authorized king james version from 1611 and the book of mormon text is carefully consistent with 1830 version, and is available in both. First episode in book of mormon videos series now available. Videos covering the first 8 pages of the book of mormon 1 nephi to enos will continue to be released every friday between now and the end of 2019. The book of mormon is another witness of jesus christ and confirms truths from the holy bible.
As its subtitle states, it is a testament, or a witness, that jesus christ lives and that he is the savior and redeemer of the world. Another testament of jesus christ and is a companion to the bible. What is the difference between the mormon jesus and the jesus. The book of mormon restores plain and precious truths that have been lost from the bible. The only bible that joseph smith relied on was the king james version. The book of mormon is a book of scripture that details god. The unique combination of these two factorsa focus on the. It also deviates in its teaching on the incarnation of jesus.
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