Book of mormon, gospel art book 2008 book of mormon, gospel art book book of mormon. Fourteen centuries later, in 1823, the angel moroni led joseph smith to the plates hidden in a hillside in upstate new york. Mar 16, 2009 the mormon jesus introduction mormons openly profess to believe in jesus christ. Like the bible, the book of mormon is an ancient record that teaches about jesus. Wirth, quetzalcoatl, the maya maize god, and jesus christ question. 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.
Written by prophets to a people who lived in america long before white people ever came, some believe they. The book of mormon bom is an abbreviated account of the inhabitants of the ancient americas from 2200 bc to 421 ad. The nineteenthcentury mormon prophet joseph smith published a new scripture dominated by the figure of jesus christ, dictated revelations presented as the words of the christian savior, spoke of encountering jesus in visions, and told his followers that their messiah and king would soon return to the earth. The central purpose of the book of mormon is its testament of jesus christ. As this dispensation progresses, the book of mormon will continue to play an everincreasing role and multiply its influence in the church. Is there life after death, what is the purpose of life, and how can i find happiness and peace now. Many people close to the process were moved by the books message and eagerly waited for a renewing of old covenants and the restoration of christs church.
The following summaries provide several different ways to understand the meaning and purpose of this added subtitle. Jesus in mormonism mormon christology religionfacts. Do latterday saints believe that quetzalcoatl was actually jesus christ. 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. Then one day an angel came to turn him to the light.
I took my time rereadinglistening to this standard work of the latterday saints lds faith. The book of mormon is a pillar of revealed truth supporting and upholding the chief cornerstone, who is jesus christ. The book of mormon, like the bible, teaches about jesus. The book of mormon central resource guide for luke 2 and matthew 2 gives historical context for these scriptures, as well as images, charts, and videos for use in the classroom and home. The book of mormon is a religious record of three groups of people who migrated from the old world to the american continents. 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. Both volumes of scripture are a compilation of teachings as recorded by ancient prophets. The mormon jesus introduction mormons openly profess to believe in jesus christ. 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. 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. It serves as a companion to the bible, reinforcing the witness of jesus christ, and adding new insights into his sacred mission.
Official website of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. It is a spiritual topic, associated with faith, belief, testimony, emotion, revelation, and personal conviction. Lds business college the church of jesus christ of latterday. Both books contain gods guidance as revealed to prophets, as well as religious histories of different civilizations.
The symbolic message of the book of mormon is that jesus christ is inviting all of gods children, one by one, to be intimately familiar with him. What is the difference between the mormon jesus and the jesus. Since it was first published in english in 1830, the book of mormon has been fully translated into 82 languages, and printed copies have totaled more than 150 million. The book of mormon says, and we talk of christ, we rejoice in christ, we preach of christ, we prophesy of christ, and we write according to our prophecies, that our children may know to what source they may look for a remission of their sins 2 nephi 25. From a geographical standpoint, some lds scholars believe mesoamerica to be the setting of the book of mormon.
The first episode in the book of mormon videos series of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints is now available. He wants them all to personally witness and comprehend the effects of his infinite atonement in their own lives. Some 80,000 missionaries are teaching people about this book on six. The book of mormon claims that jesuss atonement provided for the immortality for all people. 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. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Oct 24, 2006 for the twelve million members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints worldwide six million in the united states, the book of mormon is literally the word of god, a companion volume to the bible that contains the everlasting gospel. It was first published in 1830 in palmyra, new york, and was thereafter widely reprinted and translated. 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.
Ten testimonies of jesus christ from the book of mormon. Another testament of jesus christ kindle edition by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. King benjamin addresses his people mosiah 15 book of mormon. It contains prophecies about the last days, and it presents a history that in many ways is similar to our own. The second coming of jesus religious studies center. The book of mormon exists to testify of jesus christ and his life and mission, confirming what is taught in the bible and clarifying points of doctrine. Of more than 6,000 verses in the book of mormon, far more than half refer directly to him. The book of mormon records the visit of jesus christ to people in the americas following his resurrection. 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. Come follow me book of mormon lesson 10 this is the way 2 nephi 33 lesson activities and song visuals for primary and home, family home evening individual families, sunday school, seminary.
Plain and precious truths of christ in the book of mormon. In its more than 6,000 verses, the book of mormon refers to jesus christ almost 4,000 times and by 100 different names. 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. This is the media channel of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. 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.
Second, the book of mormon contains none of the key mormon doctrines. The book of mormon is the word of god, like the bible. The full name of the book of mormon is the book of mormon. 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. Subscribe to the new book of mormon videos youtube channel.
God promises us that if we read the book of mormon with an open heart and mind, he will reveal to each of us its divinity and its truth through inspiration from the holy spirit. It is a spiritual topic, associated with faith, belief. Jehovah, immanuel, holy messiah, lamb of god, redeemer of israel, and so on. Matthews was professor emeritus of ancient scripture at brigham young university when this was published. Its not uncommon for mormons to argue that they should be regarded as christians because their faith is centered on jesus christ. A couple last things about receiving a free book of mormon without missionaries this offer doesnt expire, unless i say otherwise.
The restoration of the fulness of the gospel of jesus christ. In the first presidencys christmas devotional in 2015, elder david a. Find messages of christ to uplift your soul and invite the spirit. 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. Why is the book of mormon another testament of jesus. According to mormon belief, the book of mormon was inscribed on golden plates by generations of prophets, quoted and abridged by the prophethistorian mormon, and buried in the ground by mormons son, moroni.
First episode in book of mormon videos series now available. How can the book of mormon help me draw closer to jesus. But to achieve exaltation or godhood it is available only to mormons who obey the teachings specific to the book of mormon. This is important because the latterday saints make such a point about it containing the fullness of the everlasting gospel. Top 40 inspirational book of mormon scriptures the lifey app. 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 are the book of mormons teachings about the godhead. Much can be known about the coming forth of the english text of the book of mormon through a careful study of. The king james quotations in the book of mormon, the history of the text of the book of mormon. From the beginning, church members have accepted it. These include endowments, celestial marriage, and specific tithing. The book of mormon is a fundamental part of jesus christs restored church on the earth today. The book of third nephi reports that at the very time jesus died in jerusalem a great storm arose in ancient america see 3 nephi 8. Third, the book of mormon abounds in textual errors, factual errors, and outright plagiarisms from other works.
The book was first published in 1830 by joseph smith, the founder of the latter day saint movement. This app represents the restored gospel having the two scripture volumes together, fulfilling ezekiel 37. The king replaces good priests with ones who do not keep. Anyone who reads the book gains a fuller appreciation for gods love for his children, and realizes that his plan for us is not bound by geographical borders. Alma was rebellious, and he fought against the right. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints youtube.
Jan 17, 2019 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. The book of mormon is a book of scripture that details god. 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. Abinadi testifies of jesus christ mosiah 1118 book of.
Mormonism is centered on jesus christ and his role as creator and redeemer. Unless otherwise indicated, all content on this channel is ed by intel. 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. It has been described as the keystone of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Book of mormon stories say that we must brothers be, givn the land if we live righteously. Jesus the savior in 3 nephi book of mormon central. The church of jesus christ, headquartered in monongahela, pa, presents the bible and the book of mormon in a single mobile app. A book of mormon ruler named king noah leads some of his people to rebel against god. So, for now go ahead an email me to get your free book of mormon instructions shared at the beginning of the post. 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.
I testify that the book of mormon is true and that in very fact it was delivered to the prophet joseph smith by the. 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. The book of mormon invites us and our families to embrace faith in the lord jesus christ, and it shares the principles that will help our families succeed. Bednar chronicled jesus christs birth from what we have in the book of luke in. The people pitch their tents near the temple in zarahemla. Many of these videos come in time to enhance latterday saints churchwide study in 2020 of this sacred text written to convince the world that jesus is the christ, the eternal god, manifesting himself unto all nations book of mormon title page.
Finally, the book of mormon also provides key data which point to thursday as the day of the crucifixion. But is their jesus different from the jesus of the bible. Jan 16, 2020 the church of jesus christ, headquartered in monongahela, pa, presents the bible and the book of mormon in a single mobile app. The teachings of jesus christ in the book of mormon are plain and preciousby divine design. The book of mormon another testament of jesus christ. Find out how you can develop a closer relationship with him through the book of mormon.
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. 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. Why is the book of mormon so focused on jesus christ. What the book of mormon tells us about jesus christ. The book of mormon videos youtube channel is a collection of videos based on accounts from the book of mormon. According to the book of mormon, jesus christ appeared and preached to the nephites in the americas after his crucifixion. In 1982, the phrase another testament of jesus christ was added as a subtitle to the book of mormon. The book is divided into smaller books that read as narratives. Byuidaho byuhawaii lds business college the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. In the unfolding book of mormon text, joseph smith found answers to some of the questions that had brought him to the sacred grove as a 14yearold boy.
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. Mar, 2020 a book of mormon prophet, king benjamin, gathers his people to hear him preach the gospel of jesus christ one last time. The doctrine of the second coming of jesus christ is clarified by the book of mormon. Whether quetzalcoatl can tell us anything about the book of mormon remains unproven. 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.
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