Today the bible and book of mormon are companion books in the hands and before the eyes of people today. What are the major differences between the bible and the book of mormon. The stick of judah is obviously the bible, since the jews are through the tribe of judah. Simply put, if both the bible and the book of mormon were inspired by god, then they never would contradict each other. Holy bible king james version book of mormon doctrine and covenants pearl of great price. Differences between the kjv and the book of mormon occur in verses 6,8, and 12. Contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible.
The book of mormon shall stand as a testimony against the world, ether 5. Book of mormon commentary using a testimony of jesus christ. Bible verses about finding strength in jesus christ. The book of mormon contains passages from the king james bible summary. Jul 14, 2017 comparing the bible to the book of mormon, with compilation. Jan 16, 2020 the bible is the stick of judah and the book of mormon is the stick of joseph. Smith translated the plates into the book of mormon, which was first published in 1830. 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. Mormons believe that the book of mormon, unlike the bible, was translated correctly and. Article citing verses in book of mormon that contradict specific teaching of. Top 40 inspirational book of mormon scriptures the lifey app. According to verse 8, what did the lord say was his purpose for revealing scripture in addition to the bible. 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.
Book of mormon the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. On the other hand, the book of mormon easily is exposed as fiction when compared to and contrasted with the bible, which mormons claim is the word of god. Because we believe that the holy bible has an extended canon of scripture, we then have more verses to read, making it difficult for us to choose only one favorite book passage. The king james bible and the book of mormon religious. It is an abridgment by an ancient prophet named mormon of the. The book of mormon makes several references and prophecies concerning the bible, but does the bible do this likewise. Why do italic translator words from the kjv bible appear in. The book of mormon is another witness of jesus christ and confirms the truths found in the holy bible.
They present this as evidence that joseph smith wrote the book of mormon by plagiarizing the authorized king james version of the bible. One of the teachings found in the both the bible and book of mormon is love. Here are 45 verses from both the bible and the book of mormon that mention love. Three simple ways to show contradictions in the mormon belief. Two are bookmarks, and the last is a word doc, so you can resi. The book of mormon contains extensive quotes from isaiah some twentytwo chapters of the prophet are found in the book, in many cases quoted verbatim from the king james version. Bible ties to the book of mormon bible reference for lds.
One of the four volumes of scripture accepted by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. 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. The book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ. Oct, 2017 the book of mormon does not quote the bibles translators words word for word. Some historians though, challenge the writings in the book of mormon and state that these are mere interpretations of joseph smith.
The book of mormon contradicts itself and the bible. And whereas the bible is organically linked to the earthly ministry of jesus christ by extensive surviving manuscript evidence going back as far as a. The book of mormon compared with the bible watchtower. Mar 06, 2012 the point of this passage is that when the book of mormon was published in the nineteenth century, gentiles that is, traditional christians would object to the claim that the book of mormon is scripture and insist that the bible is the only scripture that we have or need.
The church of jesus christ of latterday saints believes the book of mormon is a companion scripture to the bible. In total, approximately 30 percent of the book of isaiah is quoted in the book of mormon one source counts 478 verses in the book of mormon which are quoted from isaiah. The book of mormon teaches that god has flesh and bones and that he has a wife with whom they produce spirit offspring in heaven that will inhabit human bodies on earth. Favorite lds scriptures, verses, and quotes of the living.
It is written in english very similar to the early modern english linguistic style of the king james version of the bible, and has since been fully or partially translated into 111. The bible is the stick of judah and the book of mormon is the stick of joseph. To members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints the book of mormon is the word of god and is considered to be in complete harmony with the bible. Unless otherwise indicated, bible quotations are taken from the king james version. Bible verses offer solace during personal conflicts, give hope when life feels bleak, and reveal important truths about how we can find strength. The stick of joseph referred to is the book of mormon. 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. Jul 06, 2011 the bible came first, not the book of mormon. What is less well known is that the book of mormon makes a large number of unacknowledged biblical quotes.
Bible verses related to mormons from the king james version kjv by relevance sort by book order galatians 1. Here are four printable versions of my book of mormon timeline. Comparing the bible to the book of mormon, with compilation. Another testament of jesus christ is a separate book and validates and upholds the bible. Order the dvd at the book of mormon claims to be a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible. The book of mormon contradicts itself and other inspired mormon writings. Were taught of gods and christs love for us, how we should love them, and also how we should love others. The book of mormon was written for the intent that we may believe the bible, morm. The lord covenanted with enos to bring forth the book of mormon to the lamanites, enos 1. Ricks, fasting in the book of mormon and the bible, in the book of mormon. Far from undermining the bible, the book of mormon supports its testimony of jesus christ.
One is just the right size to fit into the front of your scriptures. Son of man, take a stick and write on it, for judah, and the people of israel associated with him. One passage says that the book of mormon shall establish the truth of the bible and shall make known to all kindreds. The book of mormon is divided into smaller books, titled after the individuals named as primary authors and, in most versions, divided into chapters and verses. The book of mormon contains many linguistic similarities to the king james bible kjv. Here are some biblical verses that prophesy about and have connections to the book of mormon, and joseph smith. The book of mormon and the bible mormons in transition. Book of mormonplagiarism accusationsking james bible.
Oct 11, 2017 the stick of judah is obviously the bible, since the jews are through the tribe of judah. It contains 19 chapters of the kjv of isaiah in their entirety, along with parts of a few other chapters. They do not hold to the essentials of the christian faith, which means that they are not christians. The book of mormon explicitly quotes the prophet isaiah. The things you hear from false teachers and heretics like joel osteen are false. It is the word of god and, like the bible, gives us guidance and inspiration in our daily lives.
The book of mormon was written for the intent that we may. For the latterday saint, this recognition is both a blessing and a warning. The book of mormon quotes 478 verses from the book of isaiah. Fasting in the book of mormon and the bible religious. 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. The book of mormon and the bible will grow together, 2 ne. Religious studies center, brigham young university, 1988, 1276. Lehi, the first prophet of book of mormon, was a descendant of the tribe of joseph. The bible the bible teaches that all men have sinned and fallen short of the glory of god.
Dec 05, 2017 the book of mormon challenges other scriptures with conflicting beliefs and indicates that they will no longer exist in the course of time. In some cases, entire passages are duplicated in the book of mormon. Bible ties to the book of mormon bible reference for lds beliefs. Critics of the book of mormon claim that major portions of it are copied, without attribution, from the bible. One of the most consistent parallels between the book of mormon and the septuagint is the citation of isaiah 53 in mosiah 14. The relationship between the king james bible and the book of mormon is a strong one in terms of language and cadence and a powerful one in terms of covenantal theme. Both books of scripture include writings of prophets and apostles about how to live by the teachings of jesus christ. The book of mormon and the king james bible wikipedia. Its people, stories, and insights answer life questions and support deeply held values.