Its similar to the bible except its the testimonies, prophecies and teaching about jesus christ from his prophets on the american continent. 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. 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. The book of mormon is another witness of jesus christ and confirms truths from the holy bible. Published on mar 20, 2020 a book of mormon ruler named king noah leads some of his people to rebel against god.
It even has a section that details christs visit to the people on the american continent after he was resurrected from his death and crucifixion that happens in the bible. The mormon doctrine of jesus deviates from biblical teaching regarding the preincarnate life of christ. Mormonism teaches that jesus incarnation was the result of sexual relations between the flesh and bone heavenly father and mary. The book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ. 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. It serves as a companion to the bible, reinforcing the witness of jesus christ, and. This title page serves as an introduction and preface to all that the reader encounters in the book of mormon, and reflects mormon s own feelings about the work and the gospel of jesus christ. 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. 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 1 nephi 18 1 nephi 1718 1 nephi 16. Jesus in mormonism mormon christology religionfacts.
If you love the book of mormon, consider donating to book of mormon central and becoming part of this exciting movement. The book of mormon is a book of scripture that teaches about jesus christ and tells of his visit to the ancient americas over 2,000 years ago. Book of mormon united states store church of jesus christ. Book of mormon mormonism, the mormon church, beliefs. Downloads male voice mp3 female voice mp3 entire book pdf footnotes. Yet, essential mormon doctrines arent even found in it. In asking members of the church to read the book of mormon by the end of the year, president russell m. The church of jesus christ of latterday saintsedit. What does the book of mormon say about the name of the church. The community of christ, formerly known as the reorganized church of jesus christ of latter day saints, views the book of mormon as an additional witness of jesus christ and publishes two versions of the book through its official publishing arm, herald house.
The book of mormon is a religious record of three groups of people who migrated from the old world to the american continents. To view images from the book of mormon videos series, click here. Mcconkie once described it as a book that would shake the earth. The lord reveals to lehi that his sons should return to jerusalem and enlist ishmaels family in their journey so that. The bible and the book of mormon the church of jesus christ of. These groups were led by prophets who recorded their religious and secular histories on metal plates. 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. General conference, a living witness of the living christ, april 2020 the central message of the book of mormon is to restore the true knowledge of the essential role of jesus christ in the salvation and exaltation of mankind. The bible and the book of mormon work closely together to fulfill a common mission. Mormonism is centered on jesus christ and his role as creator and redeemer. The book was first published in 1830 by joseph smith, the founder of the latter day saint movement. This volume provides extensive commentary on the title page of the book of mormon, written by the hand of mormon. Plain and precious truths of christ in the book of mormon.
Why is the book of mormon another testament of jesus christ. The book of mormon s most important truth is the fact that jesus christ was born, lived and died as the savior of the world and the light and life of the world 1 nephi 11. Order your free copy today to learn more about the teachings of jesus christ. The book of mormon is a pillar of revealed truth supporting and upholding the chief cornerstone, who is jesus christ. Book of mormon wrecks true knowledge of jesus life after. Another testament of jesus christ is a sacred book of scripture that testifies of jesus christ and explains the lords dealings with his people in the ancient americas. Find messages of christ to uplift your soul and invite the spirit.
Far from undermining the bible, the book of mormon supports its testimony of jesus christ. Why is the book of mormon so focused on jesus christ. What the book of mormon tells us about jesus christ. Its history was carefully written to build faith in christ, its stories show how that faith can lead to righteous actions, and its sermons and teachings explain the intricacies of christs doctrine. We are a nonprofit organization supported by people like you. Jesus christ and the book of mormon via book of mormon central. According to the books narrative, when joseph smith was 21 years old an angel named moroni gave him the ancient records which when translated would become the book of mormon. Mormon beliefs about jesus have many similarities with mainstream christian beliefs about jesus, while others are notably different. Top 40 inspirational book of mormon scriptures the lifey app. These include endowments, celestial marriage, and specific tithing. The book of mormon records the visit of jesus christ to people in the americas following his resurrection. King benjamin addresses his people mosiah 15 book of. But why is the book of mormon so essential if we already have the bible to teach us about jesus christ.
Official website of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. 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 americ. How can the book of mormon help me draw closer to jesus. 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 and the bible work together to tell the story of jesus. The teachings of jesus christ are the central point of the book of mormon. I am convinced that the book of mormon not only testifies of jesus christ but also restores some of those plain lost truths about him. For the twelve million members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints worldwide six million in the united states. 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. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
The book of mormon is a musical comedy with music, lyrics and book by trey parker, robert lopez, and matt stone. Another testament of jesus christ, maxwell institute study edition grant hardy, brian kershisnik, brian kershisnik on. From a geographical standpoint, some lds scholars believe mesoamerica to be the setting of the book of mormon. 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 1 nephi 18 1 nephi 1718. Ishmaels household joins lehis family 1 nephi 7 book. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the book of mormon. The book of mormon claims that jesus s atonement provided for the immortality for all people. Its not uncommon for mormons to argue that they should be regarded as christians because their faith is centered on jesus christ. 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. Ten testimonies of jesus christ from the book of mormon. In 1982, the phrase another testament of jesus christ was added as a subtitle to the book of mormon. Why did lehi and jeremiah find themselves in a dark and dreary wilderness. Christ in the book of mormon book of mormon evidence. What sacrifices did lehi offer to god in the wilderness.
Readers unfamiliar with the book of mormon are sometimes surprised to find how much, from the beginning to the end, the book is about jesus christ. Christ in the red robe painted by lds church member del parsons after he was commissioned to do so in 1983 by church leadership. The book of mormon properly titled the book of mormon. Another testament of jesus christ kindle edition by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Most mormon congregations display a portrait of jesus christ i. The book of mormon is a book of scripture that details god. The central purpose of the book of mormon is its testament of jesus christ. Another testament of jesus christ, maxwell institute study edition. In this chapter, i desire to discuss some of the fundamental things that the book of mormon relates about jesus christ.
Published by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. The book of mormon is the word of god, like the bible. The restoration of the fulness of the gospel of jesus christ. It also deviates in its teaching on the incarnation of jesus. Of more than 6,000 verses in the book of mormon, far more than half refer directly to him. In the 1830s, joseph smith struggled with what should be the name of the. Both books contain gods guidance as revealed to prophets, as well as religious histories of different civilizations. Above all, were these words given by the gift and power of god. What is the difference between the mormon jesus and the. The founder of mormonism said the book of mormon was the most correct book of any book, including the bible history of the church, vol. Like the bible, the book of mormon is a book of scripture that teaches about jesus. The king replaces good priests with ones who do not keep the commandments of god. Following jesus the book of mormon the bible family is forever purpose of life coming closer to god jesus christs church forgiveness life after death baptism temples healthy living belong worship services people and programs. Far from undermining the bible, the book of mormon.
It is the word of god and, like the bible, gives us guidance and inspiration in our daily lives. The book of mormon is another witness of jesus christ and confirms the truths found in the holy bible. Have you ever wondered how mormonsproperly referred to as members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saintsgot their. Discover how you can come closer to god by reading from its pages. Book of mormon the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. The book of mormon videos youtube channel is a collection of videos based on accounts from the book of mormon. Its content is similar to the book of mormon published by the lds church, but the. One passage says that the book of mormon shall establish the truth of the bible and shall make known to all kindreds, tongues. What the book of mormon tells us about jesus christ religious. Abinadi testifies of jesus christ mosiah 1118 book of.
The teachings of jesus christ in the book of mormon. But to achieve exaltation or godhood it is available only to mormons who obey the teachings specific to the book of mormon. A book of mormon prophet, king benjamin, gathers his people to hear him preach the gospel of jesus christ one last time. 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. The book of mormon adds to our knowledge of the saviors life and mission, and helps us to calculate the likely date of jesus christs birth.