Underlined scripture references have been hyperlinked to the scriptures at. Just show them how the book of mormon conflicts with smiths later teachings. When 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, it was a bold, and often misunderstood statement. The mormon church, as it has evolved, has been forced to rewrite the book of mormon in order to accommodate its efforts to convert native americans and africanamericans. Shining light on strong women from the book of mormon, this groundbreaking book shares wellknown stories alongside others that may be less familiar. In fact, mormons believe in and read the holy bible and we regard it as the holy word of god. Personally, every time i read those chapters i do not feel like i get much out of it, and i feel bad about that. The book of mormon tells us that by small and simple things are great things brought to pass alma 37. Millions of readers of the book of mormon find it in the sixth paragraph of the books introduction. In any discussion with a mormon about mormonisms conflicting teachings on the nature of god, you have to get to the central facts. See more ideas about bible quotes, bible verses and christian quotes. The prophet joseph smiths statement, 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, may be one of his most recognizable quotes.
Joseph smith was an instrument in gods hands to bring forth the book of mormon. He 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 history of the church, 4. This is a book i will keep forever and would recommend to everyone. Royal skousen has looked carefully at the transmission history of the book of mormon and has highlighted many interesting things about the text that inspire confidence in its reliability and josephs ability as a translator. Concerning this record the prophet joseph smith said. 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. How does the book of mormon bring one closer to god. Oct 14, 2015 we invite all men everywhere to read the book of mormon, to ponder in their hearts the message it contains, and then to ask god, the eternal father, in the name of christ if the book is true. This book is good for anyone trying to come closer to god and learn how to communicate better with him. Aug 31, 2009 are mormons closer to god than christians because of revelations in the book of mormon. Jan 04, 2016 critics of the book of mormon have assailed the book s authenticity on the grounds that it has undergone many changes since its 1830 publication.
Jul 12, 2019 the book of mormon is the most correct of any book on this earth, and the keystone of our religion, and a man would get nearer to god by abiding by its precepts, than any other book. The founder of mormonism said the book of mormon was the most correct book of any book, including the bible history of the church, vol. Why is the book of mormon the most correct of any book on earth. The third step is to come closer to god by implementing the precepts within. Book of mormon opens on broadway cnn belief blog cnn. The goal of this podcast is to help children and young adults grow closer to the savior through a daily study of the book of mormon. The prophet joseph smith said this book was the keystone of our faith and that a man would get closer to god by reading it than any other book. He is the one who will help us get through anything and everything. The words of joseph smith, the founder of mormonism, are recorded in the introduction. The first author was the prophet nephi, who left jerusalem with his family in.
Apr 26, 2008 from the introduction to the book of mormon. The author also believed this until he was a young minister just twentytwo years old. The book of mormon shall stand as a testimony against the world, ether 5. The book of mormon is an entirely different book of scripture. People from all over the world, and from all walks of life, are learning that the book of mormon can help us become better people and feel closer to god. To members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, the book of mormon is a special book from god comparable to the bible. Bible verses about closer to god bible verses related to closer to god from the king james version kjv by relevance sort by book order.
I told the brethren that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on. And as the start of the process to absorb the information in this book, a quick initial readthrough is fine. Is there life after death, what is the purpose of life, and how can i find happiness and peace now. After i read and studied the introductory pages of the book of mormon as outlined in the december 30, 2019january 5, 2020 come, follow mefor individuals and families, i was particularly impressed with joseph smiths promise that a person could get nearer to god by abiding by the book of mormons precepts, than by any other book introduction to the book of mormon. Lds what are the precepts taught in the book of mormon. The first thing is to have a desire to change and have hope that its possible. I have some additional ideas for how to draw closer to god beyond the sunday school answers. Dec 03, 2019 watch 3 women explain how the book of mormon has brought them closer to god and helped them develop a relationship with him through its teachings. Mormons believe that by reading the book of mormon and the bible, people can learn how to get closer to god and how to find happiness in life. Joseph smith taught 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. The prophet stressed that the book of mormon would bring men nearer to god by abiding by its precepts. Watch 3 women explain how the book of mormon has brought them closer to god and helped them develop a relationship with him through its.
Are mormons closer to god than christians because of. At that time, he decided to write a book proving to the christian world that the book of mormon is indeed the word of god, and should be. It inspired me to find the verses in the book of mormon that mention skin color. Introductory pages of the book of mormon part 1 come. Regarded by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints as holy scripture detailing gods revelation to joseph smith. The whiter the skin, the closer to god tim giago, the founder of the native american journalist association, has an excellent article with this title at the huffington post.
Mormonism and the nature of godcorporeality of god fairmormon. So it is that, in all humility, i would like to share here, the richness and depth of five personal applicationsinsights that the lord opened to me in just the very first verse of the book of mormon1 nephi 1. The production may attempt to entertain audiences for an evening, but the book of mormon as a volume of scripture will change peoples lives forever by bringing them closer to christ. Why did joseph smith say that the book of mormon was. Joseph smiths statement avers that a person will draw nearer to god by abiding by the precepts of the book of. It is a general instruction or rule for action, a maxim, esp. Joseph smith said the book of mormon is the most correct book on. The prophet joseph smith 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 history of the church, 4.
Apr 29, 2012 i have some additional ideas for how to draw closer to god beyond the sunday school answers. This book is also the reason church members are sometimes called. Jun 23, 2012 so here we have the lds church faced with potential errors in the book of mormons, that started off with faulty data that proved to be an embarrassment and has been pointed out by some church members and by many native americans as racist. Are mormons closer to god than christians because of revelations in the book of mormon. The reader of the book of mormon must first recognize the precept or rule of action. 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. The book of mormon teaches one to draw closer to god especially through the use of vignettes where people meet problems with prayer and fasting, receive revelations and answers, decide and actand the results are pretty clear. Mormonism simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. What did joseph smith say about the book of mormon. What precepts would bring you closer to god than what is found in the holy bible.
The rage has come from mormon claims that the book of mormon. Callister then, of the presidency of the seventy general conference october, 2011 years ago my greatgreatgrandfather picked up a copy of the book of mormon for the first time. What exactly is the relationship between mormons and christians. We believe that god has revealed his word to all people in all generations and the book of mormon is simply a record of his dealings with a different nation than that of the bible. I started out reading and then found it easier to finish by listening to the audio book version. It seems reasonable to assume that if smith was a prophet of god and was translating the book of mormon under divine inspiration, he would have known about the errors found in the king james version, and would have corrected them for when passages from the king james version appeared in the book of mormon. The most correct book monte nyman the church of jesus christ. The book of mormon was written for the intent that we may believe the bible, morm. How to draw closer to god by common consent, a mormon blog. Book of mormon stories with a new way to feast on the scriptures because of the advancement of technology, many people have ignored the beauty of printed texts, hard bounds, and hundreds of pages. Mormonism and the belief in the corporeality of god summary. 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. What addiction recovery taught me about the book of mormon.
A precept is a command, a mandate, an order pertaining to proper behavior. Where elder prices blind faith in god seems to have failed him, elder cunninghams embellished stories begin to resonate with the villagers as he relates the book of mormon to medical issues and problems in their daily lives. See more ideas about church quotes, lds quotes and book of mormon. Joseph smith the book of mormon is the most correct of any book on this earth, and the keystone of our religion, and a man would get nearer to god by. I told the brethren, he said, that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion, and. Dec 22, 2014 when 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, it was a bold, and often misunderstood statement. God promises us that if we read the book of mormon with an open heart, and an open mind, he can help us know that it is true. This book is also the reason church members are sometimes called mormons.
Does it mean mormons consider the bom to be superior to the bible. The book of mormon is actually a collection of histories passed down from one writer to another. Another especially poignant experience joseph fielding had in bringing men closer to god through the power of the book of mormon occurred after the twelve. Smith claimed it is the most correct book on earth and that a person can get closer to god by following its precepts than by any other book history of the church 4. Feb 15, 2016 the book of mormon teaches that it is superior to the bible. But his fabrications inevitably get him in trouble. Regarded by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints as holy scripture detailing gods revelation to. A daily podcast for the youth of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. 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. When i read the book of mormon i draw closer to jesus christ. Yet, essential mormon doctrines arent even found in it.
Here is another post on the book of mormon and were going to tackle the big issue right up front. It was in that setting, at the sunday city council meeting in the youngs residence, that joseph smith made what has come to be one of the most axiomatic and memorable statements in mormon literature. Smith, they will say, translated the book of mormon from golden plates he dug up. Miriam robarts yes, i believe that god inspired and instructed many prophets to keep records and then a prophet compiled them in the book of mormon, similar to howmore yes, i believe that god inspired and instructed many prophets to keep records and then a prophet compiled them in the book of mormon, similar to how the bible was written by many prophets. Five scriptures that will help you get through almost anything. In my book of mormon class this week, we were studying the war chapters in alma.
Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Mar 25, 2009 how does the book of mormon bring one closer to god. To members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, the book of mormon is a special book from god just like the bible. Others have suggested that the translation of the book of mormon by the gift and power of god qualifies the book of mormon as more correct than books. In his statement, joseph said that a man would get nearer to god by abiding by its precepts, than by any other book.
The book of mormon has helped millions of people feel closer to god. 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, who translated the gold plates from which the book of mormon came, had this to say. As stated in the title page, the purpose of the book is. So, very little of mormon doctrine is based on the book of mormon.
The book of mormona book from god the church of jesus christ of latterday. Young readers arent interested in carrying books around, small kids dont listen to scripture lessons, and adults spend the rest of book of mormon stories. You may have noticed the title of this article, five scriptures that will help you get through almost anything. Get a free digital copy of the book of mormon and study it with missionaries via voice or video call. Some christians object to the mormon belief that god has a physical body and human form by quoting scripture which says that god is not a man e. Which verses are considered incorrectly translated is not always made clear. Watch 3 women explain how the book of mormon has brought them closer to god and helped them develop a relationship with him through its teachings. Specifically, lets look at god in the first chapter of nephi and consider the various names and descriptions that are employed to name god. Ultimately, it is not the scriptures that help get us through things, but the lord jesus christ, of whom the scriptures testify. Sep 10, 2019 book of mormon stories with a new way to feast on the scriptures because of the advancement of technology, many people have ignored the beauty of printed texts, hard bounds, and hundreds of pages.
Both races were excluded from leadership in the mormon church prior to the recent revisions of the book. 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 introduction, paragraph 6. And much of mormon doctrine contradicts the book of mormon. The third step is to come closer to god by implementing the precepts within the most correct book. The podcast contains interviews with youth throughout the world. With skousens work we not only get much closer to the original text of the book of mormon as dictated by. Discuss the following statement from the prophet joseph smith. I know several mormons who believe that they have greater insight into the truth of god because of the book of mormon that conventional christians do not know about. The book of mormon is the most correct of any book on this earth, and the keystone of our religion, and a man would get nearer to god by abiding by its precepts, than any other book. Critics of the book of mormon have mistakenly interpreted correct to be. Ezra taft benson, th president of the church, elaborated. The bible and the book of mormon collide unconformed. Jan 02, 2020 which verses are considered incorrectly translated is not always made clear.
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