Comparison of the community of christ and the church of. We build enduring faith in jesus christ by making the book of mormon accessible, comprehensible, and. The book of ether, the next to the last book in the book of mormon, is an account of a group of people that leave the great tower at the confusion of. This means that it is another witness that christ really lived, and that he is gods son. The theological and religious teachings of the book of mormon are important in three respects. Mormonism teaches that jesus incarnation was the result of sexual relations between the flesh and bone heavenly father and mary.
The book can help you understand more fully that the book of mormon was indeed written to the convincing of the jew and gentile that jesus is the christ, the eternal god. Elements of the doctrine of jesus christ in the book of mormon. First, its doctrine often agrees with traditional christian beliefs in sometimes surprising ways and at other times undermines the bible and traditional christianity. From a geographical standpoint, some lds scholars believe mesoamerica to be the setting of the book of mormon. All teachings, beliefs and ideas that counterfeit the true gospel of jesus christ or oppose him come from the same sourcesatan, the great antichrist. He tells them that they must press forward in following christ. It is my testimony that the book of mormon changes lives.
We build enduring faith in jesus christ by making the book of mormon accessible. Like the prophets in the bible, book of mormon prophets shared. The doctrine of christ the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. The book of ether, the next to the last book in the book of mormon, is an account of a group of people that leave the great tower at the confusion of languages and make their way in 8 boats to a new land. Examining the book of mormon a christian view probe. Ancient and modern scriptures teach us of the father of lies. One of the most beautiful descriptions of the mission of the savior and the tree of life. Therefore, from the perspective of a member of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, while it is true that the community of christ has not rejected the book of mormon wholesale, the community of christ has rejected the book of mormon by not standing up for its necessity, power, and divinity. Though i cannot say i have read it from cover to cover i can say i have spent many hours bruce r mcconkie was one of the greatest lds scholars. Finding christ through the book of mormon deseret book. It also deviates in its teaching on the incarnation of jesus. Christ is creator, while lucifer is creature, two totally different classes and they cannot be spirit brothers as mormonism teaches.
Why doesnt the book of mormon include other teachings found in church. Jesus christ, gods son, savior, is known by many names and titles within the writings of the new testament. A twohundredyear era of peace followed that visit of christ. The book of mormonanother testament of jesus christ and witness to his love, ministry, and resurrectioncontains dozens of examples of fathers teaching their children to become better people. Both community of christ and lds church accept the book of mormon as a second canon of scripture and views it as an additional witness of jesus christ that complements the bible. I took my time rereadinglistening to this standard work of the latterday saints lds faith. Some people believe the book of mormon is a new revelation from god given to joseph smith. This chronology outlines the major events in the history of the book of mormon, according to the text. We must continually exercise faith in christ, repent of our sins, and serve gods children. While mormons embrace many christian beliefs, they have their own distinct. The book of mormons doctrine of deity mormon matters. In addition, community of christ uses the book of mormon and the doctrine and covenantsnot to replace the witness of the bible or improve on it, but because they confirm its message that jesus christ is the living word of god. Christ in the book of mormon book of mormon central.
It is subtitled, another testament of jesus christ. I am a bible fan, and so i am quite familiar with the principles taught by jesus christ. The book of mormon another testament of jesus christ. According to the book of mormon, jesus christ appeared and. It may surprise you to learn that the book of mormon is actually a book about jesus christ, the same jesus found in the bible. How many different ways does the book of mormon teach this fundamental doctrine. My top 10 chapters in the book of mormon the gospel home. The versification and text are from the 1908 edition. Beliefs and practices of the church of jesus christ of latterday.
A 1 record concerning destructionb 2 rejected the words of ether c1 3 out of heaven c2 4 christ and new jerusalem c3 5 house of israel and that old jerusalem will be destroyed and built up again c4 6. The lds church teaches that this is the only gospel ever taught by jesus, and that it is imparted in the bible, doctrine and covenants, and most plainly in the book. The book of mormon, the doctrine and covenants, the pearl of great price the church of jesus christ of latterday saints on. How does the book of mormon help date christs death. Ive skimmed it very briefly so far, but have not had a chance to read it through yet. Joseph smith stated, 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 any other book. Mormon doctrine originally subtitled a compendium of the gospel is an encyclopedic work written in 1958 by bruce r. It was intended primarily for a latterday saint audience and is often used as a reference book by church members because of its comprehensive nature.
To profit and learn from the scriptures, we are to liken them unto ourselves 1 nephi 19. This time through, the doctrine of christ is sticking out like a sore thumb. The theology of the book of mormon an introduction to the. Doctrinal subjects which have become commonplace conversation among the latterday saints are. Chapter summaries, footnotes, an introduction, an index and other information all of which are not considered scripture were added or expanded to help the. May 27, 2005 christ is creator, while lucifer is creature, two totally different classes and they cannot be spirit brothers as mormonism teaches. Chart 816 lists alphabetically over 150 such proper names or descriptive expressions. Doctrine of christ every time i read the book of mormon, its like im reading it for the first time.
Mormons believe that christ then visited the ten lost tribes to teach them, also. The doctrine portion of the book, however, has been removed by both the lds church and community of christ. The mormon claim that the book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ is. The book of mormon drills the point home that the fall of mankind was an essential part of gods plan. This book is a similar book, but it was written by prophets in the ancient americas, instead of palestinemiddleeast area. This record of prophets teaching the inhibitants of ancient america includes numerous accounts of fathers coursecorrecting. Book of mormon doctrine and covenants pearl of great. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. In this series, we are exploring some of the references to the lord jesus christ in the book of mormon. The christian bible, the book of mormon, the doctrine and. Visit book of mormon central at follow us on facebook and now, behold, this is the doctrine of christ, and the only and true doctrine of the father, and of the son, and of the holy ghost, which is one god, without end. In 1981 the church of jesus christ of latterday saints published its most current edition of the book of the mormon, the first since 1920, with additions to aid the reader.
Nephi teaches the doctrine of christ book of mormon. Sep 24, 2009 another testament of jesus christ the book of mormon. Mcconkie, a general authority of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church. For more information, you can visit to read more about christs gospel and other restored truths.
Chapter divisions are the same as in the original 1830 edition of the book of mormon some published versions divide the chapters differently. The book of mormon, another testament of jesus christ. And may we joyfully share our testimonies of its precious promises with all of gods children. This record of prophets teaching the inhibitants of ancient america includes numerous accounts of fathers coursecorrecting children who have strayed. I am fascinated by the book of mormons teachings i. The book of mormon is another witness of jesus christ and confirms truths from the holy bible. Moroni, the last of the nephite prophethistorians, sealed up the abridged records of these people and hid them in about a. Mormons recognize it as divinely inspired and equal in authority to the bible, but others have reason to doubt its claims. This record of prophets teaching the inhibitants of ancient america includes numerous accounts of fathers coursecorrecting children who have strayed from the full gospel of. The lord said to the prophet joseph smith, this generation shall have my word through you doctrine and covenants 5. It is the same danger that exists in trying to force the bible into a. Apr 20, 20 in this series, we are exploring some of the references to the lord jesus 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.
The book of mormon records the visit of jesus christ to people in the americas following his resurrection. Apr 01, 20 it may surprise you to learn that the book of mormon is actually a book about jesus christ, the same jesus found in the bible. It would be impossible to discuss all of them, since the savior is mentioned an average of every 1. Ten testimonies of jesus christ from the book of mormon.
According to the latterday saints official historical account, the book of mormon bom was the work of ancient american jewish prophets who wrote their inspired accounts on plates of gold. Another testament of jesus christ is to convey to the modern world powerful testimonies of the divine mission and essential attributes of jesus. What important mormon doctrines are taught in the book of. The mormon doctrine of jesus deviates from biblical teaching regarding the preincarnate life of christ. 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. Doctrine and covenants religious literature britannica. The lord has declared that the book of mormon contains the fulness of the gospel of jesus christ doctrine and covenants 20. Mormon doctrine is an excellent reference book for talks, personal study, research, and gaining gospel knowledge. Though i cannot say i have read it from cover to cover i can say i have spent many hours bruce r mcconkie was one of the greatest lds scholars of our time and his years of notes were compiled into this book. When responsibly interpreted and faithfully applied, scripture provides divine guidance and inspired insight for our. Another testament of jesus christ the book of mormon. I am almost equally fascinated with the many scholarly attempts to force fit it into preexisting categories to make it seem safe. Book of mormonplain and precious doctrines fairmormon. The book of mormon is one of four volumes of scripture used by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints the mormon church.
This record of prophets teaching the inhibitants of ancient america includes numerous accounts of fathers coursecorrecting children who have strayed from the full gospel of jesus christ as the. The record of that visit is recorded in the book of mormon. These plates were handed down from prophet to prophet until the last prophet, moroni, hid the plates in a stone box beneath the ground in the 400s a. May 27, 2002 mormons claim the book of mormon is the most perfect book ever written. The mormons a nickname for members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints added a subheading to the book. Dates given correspond to dates in the footnotes of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church edition of the book of mormon.
The mother mary and christ child within the tree of life. He is the great antichrist, and he has many assistants, both spirit beings and mortals. The mormons a nickname for members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints added a subheading to the book to explain that it is a second witness of the lord. The book of mormon another testament of jesus christ home. The gospel of jesus christ is gods plan for us to receive that salvation. Homer durham was a member of the first quorum of the seventy of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints when this devotional address was given at brigham young university on 7 march 1978. Comparison of the community of christ and the church of jesus. This volume features articles that look at doctrines in the book of mormon, including resurrection, the allegory of the olive tree, and the appearance of jesus christ to the brother of jared.
These plates were handed down from prophet to prophet until the last prophet, moroni, hid the plates in a stone box. The book of mormon has him appearing in the americas after his ascension 3 nephi 10. The spirit of revelation which emanates from its pages declares to all that jesus is the christ and that salvation comes through his name. Hopkin argued that nephis presentation of the doctrine of christ relied upon imagery of the high priests divine ascent performed on the day of atonement, when the priest went from the east end of the temple at the altar of sacrifice to its west end in the holy of holies. These would include the bible, the book of mormon, the doctrine and covenants, the pearl of great price. The book of mormon, the doctrine and covenants, the pearl of great price. The book of mormon, the doctrine and covenants, the pearl. The book of mormon testifies of christ and his mission here on the earth. Jesus himself defined that doctrine in these words recorded in the book of mormon.
How does the doctrine of christ relate to the ancient. For the power of redemption cometh on all them that have no law. The book of mormon is the story of three migrations of people that leave the lands of the bible and travel to a new land. And now, behold, this is the doctrine of christ, and the only and true doctrine of the father, and of. Book of mormon doctrines relating to the power of the scriptures. Nephi teaches the doctrine of christ book of mormon youtube. What does it mean to say the bom has the fulness of the gospel. The church has confined the sources of doctrine by which it is willing to be bound before the world to the things that god has revealed, and which the church has officially accepted, and those alone.
The doctrine and covenants is one of four books of scripture used in the church of jesus christ of latterday saints the other three are the bible, the book of mormon, and the pearl of great price. This compilation of groundbreaking book of mormon articles is selected from over fifty years of lds scholarship published by byu studies. The authorized edition is based on the original printers manuscript and the 1837 second edition or kirtland. The book of morman vs the bible what do the scriptures say. Mormons believe that christ will come again in glory and that the pure in heart will be caught up to meet him at his coming. Every time i read the book of mormon, its like im reading it for the first time. Download table elements of the doctrine of jesus christ in the book of mormon from publication. Its message spans the earth and brings its readers to a knowledge of the truth.
Theres a new book out, titled something along the lines of an inconvenient truth. Ten tes timonies of jesus christ from the book of mormon. A nephite christmas samuel the lamanite prophesying the birth of christ. Community of christ publishes two versions of the book through its official publishing arm, herald house. The book of mormon explains that death is not simply the transition from mortality to the eternal heavenhell. Welch was a professor of law at brigham young university and editorinchief of byu studies when this was published. The author also presents the testimonies of modern prophets about the book of mormon. Nephi, a book of mormon prophet, teaches his people about baptism and the doctrine of christ. Therefore, it is doctrinally the most correct book on the earth. We build enduring faith in jesus christ by making the book of mormon accessible, comprehensible, and defensible to the entire world. It was written for us in our day and will help us specifically if we study it, seeking guidance from its pages. Book of mormon central archive christ in the book of mormon. However, the latterday saints do not believe in a pretribulation rapture. The 20 edition of the book of mormon, doctrine and covenants, and pearl of great price contains all of the study aids contained in the 1981 edition and includes revisions to the study aids, several new photos, updated maps, and adjustments to section and chapter headings.
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