The book of mormon is a religious record of three groups of people who migrated from the old world to the american continents. In addition, this second witness also clarifies what salvation means. Book of mormon prophets taught that jesus fulfilled a number of roles and could therefore rightly carry many titles. If jesus christ is the central figure of the book of mormon, why isnt the name christ used until 78 pages in to the book of mormon. Official website of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Written for us, 8 it contains the word of god in plainness 9 and tells us of our identity, purpose, and destiny.
Another testament of jesus christ and is a companion to the bible. These groups were led by prophets who recorded their religious and secular histories on metal plates. The teachings of jesus christ in the book of mormon. But is their jesus different from the jesus of the bible. 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.
Far from undermining the bible, the book of mormon. How can the book of mormon help me draw closer to jesus. What the book of mormon tells us about jesus christ religious. The teachings of jesus christ in the book of mormon are plain and preciousby divine design. From a geographical standpoint, some lds scholars believe mesoamerica to be the setting of the book of mormon. Ishmaels household joins lehis family 1 nephi 7 book. What sacrifices did lehi offer to god in the wilderness. This is important because the latterday saints make such a point about it containing the fullness of. The book of mormon tells us that the person we call jesus christ is the god of the whole world, and of all people, and has been working among all nations to the extent of their willingness and ability to receive, and in accordance with his own timetable. As such, the book of mormon can be read as teaching that each deity i.
But why is the book of mormon so essential if we already have the bible to teach us about jesus christ. Another testament of jesus christ, maxwell institute study edition. The book of mormon claims that jesus s atonement provided for the immortality for all people. Christ in the book of mormon book of mormon evidence. The book of mormon videos youtube channel is a collection of videos based on accounts from the book of mormon. Book of mormon printed by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, sometimes known as the mormon church like the bible, the book of mormon is a collection of sacred writings by ancient prophets, except these prophets lived upon the american continent. The principles that were recorded in the book of mormon faith in jesus christ, repentance, baptism, joy, salvationchanged the lives of an ancient people. But to achieve exaltation or godhood it is available only to mormons who obey the teachings specific to the book of mormon. The book of mormon provides spiritual nutrition, prescribes a plan of action, and connects us with the holy spirit. Find messages of christ to uplift your soul and invite the spirit. It is the word of god and, like the bible, gives us guidance and inspiration in our daily lives. Order your free copy today to learn more about the teachings of jesus christ. If you love the book of mormon, consider donating to book of mormon central and becoming part of this exciting movement.
These include endowments, celestial marriage, and specific tithing. Both volumes of scripture are a compilation of teachings as recorded by ancient prophets. The king replaces good priests with ones who do not keep the commandments of god. Another testament of jesus christ, maxwell institute study edition grant hardy, brian kershisnik, brian kershisnik on. Discover how you can come closer to god by reading from its pages. It also deviates in its teaching on the incarnation of jesus. Another testament of jesus christ kindle edition by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Why is the book of mormon so focused on jesus christ.
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 and the bible work together to tell the story of jesus. You will feel your faith in jesus christ increase and his love for you as you read and discover his teachings throughout the text. The restoration of the fulness of the gospel of jesus christ. 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. The book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ. The book of mormon is a book of scripture that details god.
It is a spiritual topic, associated with faith, belief, testimony, emotion, revelation, and personal conviction. Like the bible, the book of mormon is a book of scripture that teaches about jesus. The book of mormon stands as an additional, convincing witness that jesus christ is the savior of the world, manifesting himself unto all nations title page of the book of mormon and offering salvation to all who come unto him. Both books contain gods guidance as revealed to prophets, as well as religious histories of different civilizations. The book of mormon records the visit of jesus christ to people in the americas following his resurrection. Of more than 6,000 verses in the book of mormon, far more than half refer directly to him. Jehovah, immanuel, holy messiah, lamb of god, redeemer of israel, and so on. Why is the book of mormon another testament of jesus christ. 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. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the book of mormon. God the father and jesus christ had his own identity and at times was described in terms of different manifestations. Mormonism teaches that jesus incarnation was the result of sexual relations between the flesh and bone heavenly father and mary.
To view images from the book of mormon videos series, click here. Below is a small list of the teachings about jesus according to the mormon church. 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. What the book of mormon tells us about jesus christ. It serves as a companion to the bible, reinforcing the witness of jesus christ, and. First, it utterly lacks historical or archaeological support, and there is overwhelming empirical evidence that refutes it. Abinadi testifies of jesus christ mosiah 1118 book of.
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. Why new testament words and phrases are in the book of mormon part 9. The book of mormon another testament of jesus christ. Like the bible, the book of mormon is an ancient record that teaches about jesus. 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. The book of mormon is the word of god, like the bible. The book of mormon is another witness of jesus christ and confirms the truths found in the holy bible.
Ten testimonies of jesus christ from the book of mormon. King benjamin addresses his people mosiah 15 book of. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. 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. Plain and precious truths of christ in the book of mormon. 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. Published on mar 20, 2020 a book of mormon ruler named king noah leads some of his people to rebel against god. 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. Top 40 inspirational book of mormon scriptures the lifey app. The book of mormon is another witness of jesus christ and confirms truths from the holy bible. Jesus according to the book of mormon and the lds church. Downloads male voice mp3 female voice mp3 entire book pdf footnotes.
Why did lehi and jeremiah find themselves in a dark and dreary wilderness. Second, the book of mormon contains none of the key mormon doctrines. Its not uncommon for mormons to argue that they should be regarded as christians because their faith is centered on jesus christ. This volume provides extensive commentary on the title page of the book of mormon, written by the hand of mormon. The book of mormon is a musical comedy with music, lyrics and book by trey parker, robert lopez, and matt stone. The teachings of jesus christ are the central point of 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. Above all, were these words given by the gift and power of god. The central purpose of the book of mormon is its testament of 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. For the twelve million members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints worldwide six million in the united states. In 1982, the phrase another testament of jesus christ was added as a subtitle to the book of mormon.
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. 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. According to the book s 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. The mormon jesus introduction mormons openly profess to believe in jesus christ. What is the difference between the mormon jesus and the. The mormon doctrine of jesus deviates from biblical teaching regarding the preincarnate life of christ. We are a nonprofit organization supported by people like you.
Book of mormon united states store church of jesus 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 1 nephi 1718 1 nephi 16. In our day, the book of mormon has influenced the lives of millions of people around the world by bringing them closer to jesus christ. Members of the church read and revere a book of scripture called the book of mormon.
Book of mormon mormonism, the mormon church, beliefs. Published by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Book of mormon the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. 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. And because the church claims the book of mormon is the fullness of the gospel, were comparing what they say in the book of mormon to the teachings of other church leaders. In its more than 6,000 verses, the book of mormon refers to jesus christ almost 4,000 times and by 100 different names. The bible and the book of mormon work closely together to fulfill a common mission. The book was first published in 1830 by joseph smith, the founder of the latter day saint movement.
Finding the first use of the name christ in the book of mormon. The book of mormon bom is an abbreviated account of the inhabitants of the ancient americas from 2200 bc to 421 ad. Moroni explained that whatsoever nation shall possess the promised land of the book of mormon peoples shall be free from bondage, and from captivity, 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. Published on mar, 2020 a book of mormon prophet, king benjamin, gathers his people to hear him preach the gospel of jesus christ one last.
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