Admittedly nibleys work was written and compiled over many years, but it shows how nearly inexhaustible the conversation can be regarding one of the most controversial and baffling. Mormon prophecy decoding prophetic imagery and metaphor in. Apologetics press the bible versus the book of mormon. Contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible.
Joseph is a fruitful bough, even a fruitful bough by a well. Lehi even knew the elizabethan english words that the king james version would ascribe to john the baptist 2200 years before that translation existed. 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. Instead of being mutually exclusive contradictions, the bible and the book of mormon are actually corroborative witnesses for the same divine cause.
The bible is the stick of judah and the book of mormon is the stick of joseph. In the work, an address to all believers in christ, david whitmer, one of the three witnesses to the book of mormon related that in the winter of 18291830, joseph smith sent hiram page and oliver cowdery on a mission to toronto, canada to sell the to the book of mormon. The gospel was restored and the lds church formally organized in 1830 with just six members. False prophecies of the mormon church life after ministries. Instead of being mutually exclusive contradictions, the bible and the book of mormon are actually corroborative witnesses for the same divine cause the cause of christ. One author makes the point that certain portions of the greek manuscripts of matthew 57 do not agree with the kjv of the text, and concludes that the book of mormon version of the sermon should not contain text similar to the kjv. Bible prophecies of the book of mormon book of mormon facts. The book of mormon claims to be a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible. As men focus their attention in other areas of research, bits of cultural and linguistic evidence come to the forefront as additional testimonies of the book of mormon. He kept telling me, brother branham, youre in the wrong church.
The book of mormon and the bible mormons in transition. Are there scriptures in the bible that confirm the lds church. The book of mormon describes a number of individuals unique to its narrative as prophets. When mormon missionaries properly called latter day saints or simply lds come to your door, they will often offer a free copy of the book of mormon and tell you about its author, joseph smith. Hence, this is a prophecy showing that the book of mormon is another revelation like the bible, and the two should be joined equally as evidence of gods. Today the bible and book of mormon are companion books in the hands and before the eyes of people today. Mormon was a nephite prophet, military leader, and record keeper in the book of mormon. Latterday saints believe that the coming forth of the book of mormon as an instrument in gods hand for bringing his. The book represents the first comprehensive linkage of the history of early mormonism and millennial thought, areas in which, before now, crosspollination has been. Ancient skies and the restored gospel class these 16 online classes are an introduction to the meaning behind imagery and meaning of ancient prophecy.
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. And then one night, i was coming out of seattle, and there was a man standing over there. The book of mormon restores plain and precious truths that have been lost from the bible. The bible was written prior to the church of jesus christ of latterday saints being restored as we know it today. The stick of joseph referred to is the book of mormon. Mormon prophecy about william branham believethesign.
Mormons claim that the stick of judah is the bible that came through the jews and the stick of ephraim is the book of mormon that supposedly came through descendants of joseph in america. When we study the book of mormon, our understanding of the doctrines in the bible is clarified. The mormon church has altered the wording of a prophecy about indians so that it no longer says native americans will develop white skin if. The prophet joseph smith said, i told the brethren that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion, and a man would get nearer to god by abiding by its precepts, than by any other book joseph smith, history of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, 7 vols. How the bible and the book of mormon work together. Jude 3 speaks of the faith that god has entrusted once for all time to his holy people. The only biblical prophecy mormons have fulfilled is being part of the many who would believe false teachers because they have itching ears. He gives this clinical description of how the angel was. The fruitful bough prophecy, supposedly prophesying lehis crossing of the ocean as described in the book of mormon genesis 49. All bible references are to the king james version. The prophetic book of mormon is the fourth volume of nibleys my writing and meditations, however, barely compare to nibleys the prophetic book of mormon. Both the bible and the book of mormon declare themselves to. Members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, like many people around the world, find comfort and inspiration.
The bible and book of mormon for android apk download. In particular, the book explores the ways in which early lds interpretation of the bible and the book of mormon affected, and was affected by, mormon millennial doctrines. The millennarian world of early mormonism by grant underwood. The book of morman vs the bible what do the scriptures say. In a previous article from this series, we discussed a vision lehi, a prophet, had about various reactions people have upon learning about jesus christ. The prophetic book of mormon the collected works of hugh. And behold, he jesus shall be born of mary at jerusalem alma 7. The mormon claim that the book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ is. 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. Also, the book of mormon has a familiar spirit for it contains the words of long dead prophets of god, like its counterpart, the bible. Bible prophecies of book of mormon life after ministries.
It was brought forth by prophetic gifts for prophetic purposes. It speaks in a clarion voice of warning to those who would survive the last days. Bible ties to the book of mormon bible reference for lds. The book of mormon, like the bible, is a collection of smaller books, with 1 nephi being the first one we currently have. In some cases, entire passages are duplicated in the book of mormon. If you believe the bible, then why not the book of mormon. Copies of the first edition of the book of mormon are in the historians office library, and it bears witness that no drastic changes have been made.
The heavy use of the bible in the book of mormon raises some difficult questions about the authenticity of the book of mormon as a translation of ancient historical documents. 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. Bible prophecies of the book of mormon gods plan of. Have you ever wondered how mormonsproperly referred to as members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saintsgot their.
The reason the book of mormon has his name in the title is because he was the one who took all the records of his people and abridged them into a smaller, more manageable record. Also included are the high priests mentioned and the missionaries. The two sticks prophecy, supposedly prophesying the combining of the bible and the book of mormon ezekiel. Future chastening of the latter day saints by will blueotter the prophecykeeper for more background, prophecykeeper recommends. But the bible teaches that children are born with original sin psalm 51. Here, the prophets included are those who, according to the narrative, inherited the plates of nephi and who otherwise are called prophets within the text.
Mar 06, 2012 the heavy use of the bible in the book of mormon raises some difficult questions about the authenticity of the book of mormon as a translation of ancient historical documents. Not the book of mormon, but the doctrine of covenants section 121. However, i feel that the book of mormon can not only withstand the challenge, but the issue can actually be used to illuminate the nature of isaiah and shed light on why this is. The white horse prophecy is the popular name of an influential but disputed version of a statement on the future of the latter day saints popularly called mormons and the united states. Nov 06, 2006 the book of mormon claims to be a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible.
Bible writers, unlike the book of mormon, were guided by the spirit of yahweh, for no prophecy ever came from human initiative 2 peter 1. However, i feel that the book of mormon can not only withstand the challenge, but the issue can actually be used to illuminate the nature of isaiah and shed light on why this is such a profound book. Mormon prophecy decoding prophetic imagery and metaphor. Due to the demand of readers in a growing digital marketplace, we are pleased to announce the release of the prophecy trilogy in ebook format. See more ideas about book of mormon, scripture study and lds scriptures. Why the bible needs the book of mormon greg trimble. Joseph smith, founder of the latter day saint movement, is viewed by the movements adherents as a prophet in the tradition of the ancient prophets recorded in the bible. Lehi, the first prophet of book of mormon, was a descendant of the tribe of joseph. The restored gospel ancient planetary history cutting edge science decoding prophetic imagery and metaphor in revelation, the scriptures and. The bible needed the book of mormon to act as a second witness just a paul tells the corinthians that in the mouth of two or three witnesses shall every word be established. The nephites were then of the tribes of joseph, and their record or stick is as truly represented by the book of mormon as is the stick of judah by the bible.
This mission was ordered by a revelation that joseph claimed. More to the point, there arent any scripture verses in the book of mormon, doctrine and covenants, or pearl of great price that confirm the lds faith to be true. Mormon made this abridgement, not to give a full account of his people, but to help turn people to god. During his life, smith made several prophecies, many documented in the doctrine and covenants, a book of scripture in several of the movements denominations. The lord has revealed to his prophets, both ancient and modern, that the end times or end of the world matthew 24. Contrary to the bible prophecy concerning the lords birth in bethlehem micah 5. Jul 06, 2011 the bible came first, not the book of mormon.
The book of mormon has a much greater consistency of style than does the bible, which is much more clearly the work of many authors over a period of centuries. How is the book of mormon not an addition to the bible. Having lived in utah for many years, the prophecykeeper has come in contact with many fine people, including many fine people that are members the church of jesus. Smith, they will say, translated the book of mormon from golden plates he dug up in a hill in new york in the early 1800s. This app represents the restored gospel having the two scripture volumes together, fulfilling ezekiel 37. This is an important point because they claim that only the. Both the bible and the book of mormon declare themselves to be ancient, historical, and reliable rules of. Ezekiel saw in vision the coming together of the stick of judah, and the stick of joseph, signifying the bible and the book of mormon. The mormon bible is rather stupid and tiresome to read, but there is nothing vicious in its. A christian and a mormon sat down to dialogue about one of the most important questions of faith. Bible prophecies of the book of mormon another testament of jesus christ one stick for judah which is the bible and for joseph one stick of ephriam which is the book of mormon shall be one in the hand of the lord.
In the revelation recorded in section 3 of the doctrine and covenants, is recorded the prediction that the gospel would be taken to every nation, tongue, and kindred by mormon missionaries. Are there scriptures in the bible that confirm the lds. The stick of judah is obviously the bible, since the jews are through the tribe of judah. No wonder ezekiel prophesied that the stick of judah meaning the record of the jews, known as the bible and the stick of joseph meaning the record of josephs descendants, known as the book of mormon shall be joined into one stick or book, and they shall become one in thine hand see ezekiel 37. No,revelation was the last book of the bible,and the verse in revelation 22. The bible and the book of mormon for over 100 years, mormon archaeologists have searched in vain for indisputable proof of book of mormon civilizations. I usually reply that the only sure evidence of the prophet joseph smiths divine calling is a personal witness from the holy ghost. 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 has him appearing in the americas after his ascension 3 nephi 10. In the bible, only marks gospel has sentences frequently begin with and, whereas sentences frequently begin with and in any book within the book of mormon. 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. These connecting links demonstrate that the book of mormon supports and fulfills bible prophecy. Apr 20, 20 the book of mormon, like the bible, is a collection of smaller books, with 1 nephi being the first one we currently have. The book of mormon contains a version of the sermon on the mount, which some authors have claimed to be the achilles heel of the book of mormon. The church of jesus christ, headquartered in monongahela, pa, presents the bible and the book of mormon in a single mobile app. More could be said about how the book of mormon does not agree with the bible, but this is sufficient to show that one cannot take both as being the word of god. During his life, smith made several prophecies, many documented in the doctrine and covenants, a book of scripture in several of the movements denominations there is much dispute surrounding the known and alleged prophecies. For behold, this book of mormon is written for the intent that ye may believe that bible. For example, in 3 nephi 1214, the book of mormon presents jesus preaching the sermon on the mount, no more than about a year after his resurrection, nearly verbatim as. It was given by edwin rushton, in about 1900, and supposedly made in 1843 by joseph smith, jr. They speak out incisively on such topics as the prophecy of ezekiel 37, internal and external evidences of the divine origin of the book of mormon, literary style in the book of mormon, ancient temples and the book of mormon, and the book of mormons teachings for the last days.
They speak out incisively on such topics as the prophecy of ezekiel 37, internal and external evidences of the divine origin of the book of mormon, literary style in the book of mormon, ancient temples and the book of mormon, and the book of mormon s teachings for the last days. Jesus said that john the baptist was the greatest prophet, but lehi proves him wrong by prophesying the details of jesus life, death, and resurrection 600 years before he was born. As a companion to the bible, the book of mormon is a witness of jesus christs divinity and his role as the savior of the world. The book of mormon contains many linguistic similarities to the king james bible kjv. Mormons altering indian prophecy the new york times. Volume i, and the moon shall turn to blood, volume ii, and the earth shall reel to a. I replied, if jesus christ is our saviorthe very foundation of christianityi assume he would be prophesied of in the old testament. But the bible teaches that adams transgression was a violation of gods plan genesis 3. Joseph smith, founder of the latter day saint movement, is viewed by the movements adherents as a prophet in the tradition of the ancient prophets recorded in. Mormon leaders today are still relying on this passage in isaiah 29 to have the same effect pratt was hoping for 163 years ago. Sometimes the quotation is explicit, as in the second book of nephi, which contains 18 quoted chapters of the book of isaiah other significant connections between the two books include book of mormon words and phrases that only appear in.
Classes will appear as hyperlinks below as you purchase them. Prophecy in the book of mormon the annotated bible. Book of mormon, biblical prophecies about the encyclopedia of. The book of mormon prophet, moroni, even applies this prophecy to it in moroni 10. As for the book of mormons religious significance, mark twain put it as viciously as anyone could.
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