These groups were led by prophets who recorded their. I already knew the place of jesus in the book of mormon though he does situate the book of mormons jesus in the context both of 19thcentury american christianity and 3rd. It could be said that the book of mormon is largely an account of people who changed because of the atonement of jesus christ. Subscribe to the new book of mormon videos youtube channel. A twohundredyear era of peace followed that visit of christ. This is the place to learn about the holy book of mormon, without church bias. Its similar to the bible except its the testimonies, prophecies and teaching about jesus christ from his prophets on the american. The book of mormon was first published in march 1830. The book of mormon claims that jesuss atonement provided for the immortality for all people. The book of mormon contains sacred writings from followers of jesus.
Why is the book of mormon so focused on jesus christ. By viewing abinadis teachings through the lenses of mesoamerican deity complexes, however, a different understanding emerges. Top 40 inspirational book of mormon scriptures the lifey app. But to achieve exaltation or godhood it is available only to. The book of mormon is another witness of jesus christ and confirms the truths found in the holy bible. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates. Like the bible, the book of mormon is a book of scripture that teaches about jesus. Both books contain gods guidance as revealed to prophets, as well as religious histories of different civilizations. 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. The book of mormon is a musical comedy with music, lyrics and book by trey parker, robert lopez, and matt stone. As the bible is a record of gods dealings with the inhabitants of the eastern hemisphere, the book of mormon tells of a people.
Beautiful sixribbed spine, with the book of mormon and the church of jesus christ of latterday saints stamped in gold foil, and with a debossed design featuring the tree of life sewn. The full name of the book of mormon is the book of mormon. Another testament of jesus christ kindle edition by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. The book of mormon bom is an abbreviated account of the inhabitants of the ancient americas. Far from undermining the bible, the book of mormon. The book of mormon records the visit of jesus christ to people in the americas following his resurrection. Group christians whitmerites josephites brighamites rigdonites leader jesus christ david whitmer joseph smith brigham young sidney rigdon church church. The book of mormon testifies of jesus s ministry in the americas following his resurrection. The book of mormon videos youtube channel is a collection of videos based on accounts from the book of mormon. Moroni, the last of the nephite prophethistorians, sealed up the abridged records of these people and hid them in about a. 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. We can recognize ourselves in their storiesinspired and inspiring spiritual records. Its not uncommon for mormons to argue that they should be regarded as christians because their faith is centered on jesus christ. Features translations for most major world languages.
How can the book of mormon help me draw closer to jesus. The church of jesus christ, headquartered in monongahela, pa, presents the bible and the book of mormon in a single mobile app. 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. Published by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Videos covering the first 8 pages of the book of mormon 1 nephi to. Members of the church read and revere a book of scripture called the book of mormon.
Charting the book of mormon is a collection of more than 175 visual aids that promote deeper understanding and appreciation of the book of mormon. The church of jesus christ of latterday saintsedit. It is the word of god and, like the bible, gives us guidance and inspiration in our daily lives. 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. 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. What the book of mormon tells us about 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. Like the church, book of mormon central bmc is officially geography neutral. There are 25% more references to christ than in the new testament. The book of mormon another testament of jesus christ home. It serves as a companion to the bible, reinforcing the witness of jesus.
Another testament of jesus christ is to convey to the modern world powerful testimonies of the divine mission and essential attributes. The multiyear project is being produced by the church of jesus christ of latter. The book of mormon is a pillar of revealed truth supporting and upholding the chief cornerstone, who is jesus christ. Learn about jesus christ the book of mormon is amazing. Mar 16, 2009 the mormon jesus introduction mormons openly profess to believe in jesus christ. What the book of mormon tells us about jesus christ religious. Beautiful sixribbed spine, with the book of mormon and the church of jesus christ of latterday saints stamped in gold foil, and with a debossed design featuring the tree of life sewn binding with headbands ivory silk moire endsheets deluxe cream pages. The book of mormon is a book of scripture that details god. The book of mormon, like the bible, testifies of jesus christ, his atoning sacrifice, and his.
The multiyear project is being produced by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints to bring the stories of ancientamerican civilization to life and share the teachings 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. These groups were led by prophets who recorded their religious and secular histories on metal plates. This app represents the restored gospel having the two. Anyone who reads the book gains a fuller appreciation for gods love for his children. Grant hardy1 despite the effort that went into the translation, joseph smith did not make the book the foundation of the church. It is a spiritual topic, associated with faith, belief, testimony, emotion. The book of mormon is the word of god, like the bible. Introductory pages of the book of mormon another testament. This edition features the painting the lord jesus christ by heinrich hofmann. This app represents the restored gospel having the two scripture volumes together, fulfilling ezekiel 37. Both books contain gods guidance as revealed to prophets, as well as religious. Both volumes of scripture are a compilation of teachings as recorded by ancient prophets.
The book of mormon bom is an abbreviated account of the inhabitants of the ancient americas from 2200 bc to 421 ad. The title page of the book of mormon declares that the book was written for the convincing of the jew and gentile that jesus is the christ, the eternal god. The book of mormon is a compilation of several books written by ancient prophets. But is their jesus different from the jesus of the bible. From a geographical standpoint, some lds scholars believe mesoamerica to be the setting of the book of mormon. I took my time rereadinglistening to this standard work of the latterday saints lds faith. Far from undermining the bible, the book of mormon supports its testimony of jesus. Nov, 2018 the book of mormon is a collection of ancient records created, compiled, and abridged by holy prophets. These include endowments, celestial marriage, and specific tithing. It was first published in march 1830 by joseph smith as the book of mormon. Written by prophets to a people who lived in america long before white people ever came, some believe they were the beginnings of. Book of mormon video library project wraps second season of. According to the books narrative, when joseph smith was 21 years old an angel.
Downloads male voice mp3 female voice mp3 entire book pdf footnotes. Discover how you can come closer to god by reading from its pages. The book was first published in 1830 by joseph smith, the founder of the latter day saint movement. Jan 29, 2019 the article concludes by emphasizing the churchs neutrality on book of mormon geography and quoting president russell m. Anyone who had read it before may 18, 1980, then, was riveted by the descriptions emerging of the catastrophic. Designed for multiple use as study guides, handouts, and masters for creating projectable images, the charts convey a wealth of information that will enrich personal study and teaching. Another testament of jesus christ and is a companion to the bible. First, it utterly lacks historical or archaeological support, and there is overwhelming empirical evidence that refutes it. Book of mormon is a second witness of jesus christ. One passage says that the book of mormon shall establish the truth of the bible and shall make known to all kindreds. First episode in book of mormon videos series now available.
The book of mormon is a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible. These deity complexes in maya religion envisioned single deities in various manifestations with. May 04, 2016 abinadi taught that jesus christ was both the father and the son. Ten testimonies of jesus christ from the book of mormon. It is a record of gods dealings with the ancient inhabitants of the americas and contains the fulness of the. 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. It serves as a companion to the bible, reinforcing the witness of jesus christ, and adding new insights into his sacred mission. Church releases statement on book of mormon geography. In its more than 6,000 verses, the book of mormon refers to jesus christ almost 4,000 times and by 100 different names. What is the difference between the mormon jesus and the jesus. Book of mormon the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Title page title page of the book of mormon introduction testimony of three witnesses testimony of eight. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or. 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.
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. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints released a statement today concerning the geography of the book of mormon in the form of a new gospel topics essay. The book of mormon claims that jesus s atonement provided for the immortality for all people. 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. Just like god spoke to moses and noah in the bible, he also spoke to people in the. The story of the writing of the title page to the book of mormon, by sidney b.
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. Nelson on the importance the books primary purposeto testify of jesus christ and his gospel. 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. The first episode in the book of mormon videos series of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints is now available. 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. To view images from the book of mormon videos series, click here. The book of mormon is changing the lives of people all. The mormon jesus introduction mormons openly profess to believe in jesus christ. The book of mormon is evidence that god loves all his children and is. 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. 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. Mormonism is centered on jesus christ and his role as creator and redeemer.
The book of mormon another testament of jesus christ. Abinadi taught that jesus christ was both the father and the son. But to achieve exaltation or godhood it is available only to mormons who obey the teachings specific to the book of mormon. Historical accuracy and veracity of the book of mormon was and. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the plates of nephi. The book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ. First staged in 2011, the play is a satirical examination of the church of. You will feel your faith in jesus christ increase and his love for you as you read and discover his teachings throughout the text. Book of mormon video library project wraps second season.
He is not only the center of mormon worship, he leads the church personally. What is the difference between the mormon jesus and the. Jehovah, immanuel, holy messiah, lamb of god, redeemer of israel, and so on. Apr 29, 2016 i already knew the place of jesus in the book of mormon though he does situate the book of mormons jesus in the context both of 19thcentury american christianity and 3rdcentury theologians, and am largely acquainted with josephs translation of the bible. This has caused many to wonder whether the book of mormon teaches a trinitarian concept of god. The nephites are portrayed as having a belief in christ hundreds of years before his birth.
It is a spiritual topic, associated with faith, belief, testimony, emotion, revelation, and personal conviction. A dynamic, interactive, webfriendly presentation of the book of mormon. 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. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The book of mormon is a religious record of three groups of people who migrated from the old world to the american continents.
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