Far from undermining the bible, the book of mormon. The book of mormon is the word of god, like the bible. Christ in the book of mormon book of mormon evidence. The book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ. What the book of mormon tells us about jesus christ religious. The unique combination of these two factorsa focus on the. First, the base text for the maxwell institute edition is the 20 version of the book of mormon, used currently by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. The association is intriguing to the lds, as even the critics agree that certain elements of the legend are consistent with the book of mormon teaching that jesus christ appeared in the new world. The book of mormon videos youtube channel is a collection of videos based on accounts from the book of mormon. In the first presidencys christmas devotional in 2015, elder david a. The following summaries provide several different ways to understand the meaning and purpose of this added subtitle. The teachings of jesus christ are the central point of the book of mormon. Book of mormon the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Bednar chronicled jesus christs birth from what we have in the book of luke in.
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. Many more scriptures may be found in the topical guide included in the scriptures under each of the names. A readers edition used the 1920 version because it was the most recent edition available in the public domain. But why is the book of mormon so essential if we already have the bible to teach 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. In light of latterday saints teachings on the son of god, it would be more accurate to say they present to the world a testament of another jesus christ.
Book of mormon authors repeatedly referred to the lord as jesus the christ 2 nephi 26. 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. Jesus christ lived over 2,000 years ago but his life and ministry were prophesied of many years before. The book of mormon another testament of jesus christ 1987. It is a spiritual topic, associated with faith, belief, testimony, emotion, revelation, and personal conviction. The book of mormon another testament of jesus christ 1987 hardcover.
The book of mormon 1950 jesus christ of latterday saints holy book smith sc. This is a list of the 101 names of jesus christ found in the book of mormon with one 1 scripture listed for each name. Learn more about eight new episodes in the book of mormon. The books subtitle clearly tells that the book is another witness of jesus christ. He includes letters from his father correcting the doctrines which were being perverted by the people. The book of mormon is a collection of ancient records created, compiled, and abridged by holy prophets. Both books contain gods guidance as revealed to prophets, as well as religious histories of different civilizations. 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. The book of mormon the church of jesus christ of later.
This article was updated march with the episode about king benjamins address to his people mosiah 15 the next episodes of the book of mormon videos series from the church of jesus christ of latterday saints are now being published. 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. From the beginning, church members have accepted it. You will feel your faith in jesus christ increase and his love for you as you read and discover his teachings throughout the text. What the book of mormon tells us about jesus christ.
Why is the book of mormon so focused on jesus christ. 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. Jesus christrelationship to quetzalcoatl fairmormon. With the faith now of one of the fastestgrowing religions in the country, doubleday is proud to publish this first official trade edition of the book. 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.
How can the book of mormon help me draw closer to jesus. Why do new testament words and phrases show up in the book of mormon. First of all, it is apparent that inspired book of mormon writers knew that the titles christ and messiah were synonyms as john 1. The reader can follow the savior throughout this holy scripture where he is identified as the holy one of israel, the rock, the.
The book of mormon another testament of jesus christ. 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. Why is the book of mormon another testament of jesus christ. This volume provides extensive commentary on the title page of the book of mormon, written by the hand of mormon. At the heart of the doctrine restored through joseph smith is the doctrine of the christ. It serves as a companion to the bible, reinforcing the witness of jesus christ, and adding new insights into his sacred mission. It also features exhibits about joseph smith, the book of mormon, and the restoration of the gospel of jesus christ. Videos will tell eight stories from the books of mosiah and alma and will be released on most fridays between march and may 15. The book of mormon is the most correct of any book on earth because it centers upon the truth see john 14. Another testament of jesus christ and is a companion to the bible. The book of mormon was preserved to come forth in these latter days to convince the jew and gentile that jesus is the christ, the eternal god. 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. The book of mormon is another testament of jesus christa sacred witness that he lives and acts for the immortality and eternal life of man. 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.
Book of mormon united states store church of jesus christ. The pivotal event of the book is an appearance of jesus christ in the americas shortly after his resurrection. This book is a similar book, but it was written by prophets in the ancient americas, instead of palestinemiddleeast area. Mormonism is centered on jesus christ and his role as creator and redeemer. It has been described as the keystone of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. 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. People have a lot of questions about mormons, or more respectfully, members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. To view images from the book of mormon videos series, click here. Moroni, the son of mormon, is the last surviving prophet in the book. This site is owned and operated by corporation of the presiding bishop of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, a utah corporation with its principal offices in salt lake city, utah, u. 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. Some may wonder what it means that the book of mormon is another testament and why this additional description is so important.
For instance, concerning the general purpose of his record, the prophet nephi. A twohundredyear era of peace followed that visit of christ. 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. There are 25% more references to christ than in the new testament. All material found at this site including visuals, text, icons, displays, databases, media. In 1982, the phrase another testament of jesus christ was added as a subtitle to the book of mormon. Book of mormon by church of jesus christ of latterday saints hardcover. 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. Ten testimonies of jesus christ from the book of mormon. The book of mormon is another witness of jesus christ and confirms truths from the holy bible. The book of mormon is a book of scripture that details god. For information about visiting the book of mormon historic publication site, click or tap here.
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. Features translations for most major world languages. Order your free copy today to learn more about the teachings of jesus christ. The mormon church has recently added the subtitle another testament of jesus christ to its book of mormon. The book of mormon records the visit of jesus christ to people in the americas following his resurrection. The book of mormon establishes clearly that jesus is the christ, the eternal god, manifesting himself to all nations book of mormon title page. Book of mormon historic publishing site grandin building. The book of mormon is a pillar of revealed truth supporting and upholding the chief cornerstone, who is jesus christ. This study will increase your knowledge and understanding of the savior and his role in the plan of salvation as. I am a bible fan, and so i am quite familiar with the principles taught by jesus christ. Names of christ in the book of mormon the church of jesus christ.
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