We must read the book of mormon in order to feast upon the words of christ. 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. Watch this timeline to see the nations of the world blessed with a. The book of mormon is a powerful witness of jesus christ. In the bible, both mark and luke tell the same stories about jesus, but you can learn more when you get information from two perspectives. The book of mormon shall stand as a testimony against the world, ether 5.
Thus, when christ seals you his he is, in effect, attesting to and protecting your integrity and purity. In this chapter, i desire to discuss some of the fundamental things that the book of mormon relates about jesus christ. The challenge of the book of mormon religious studies center. 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. Our mission is to inspire greater knowledge of the book of mormon. Double click on the video to watch it on a full screen.
With this ancient context, we understand the importance of the sealing power. The book of abraham is traditionally held by several latter day saint denominations as. It serves as a companion to the bible, reinforcing the witness of jesus christ, and adding. It is a spiritual topic, associated with faith, belief, testimony, emotion, revelation, and personal. For behold, again i say unto you that if ye will enter in by the way, and receive the holy ghost, it will show unto you all things what ye should do. Meeting christ in the book of mormon in book of mormon. Filming wrapped near springville, utah, for the second season of the book of mormon liveaction video series. 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. Since then, it has been translated into over 100 different languages. Kolob is a star or planet described in the book of abraham, a sacred text of the latter day saint movement. What the book of mormon tells us about jesus christ. How can the book of mormon help me draw closer to jesus. President oaks and fellow students, i am honored by the invitation to be here today.
The book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ. The book of mormon is a book of holy scripture that as you read, you will be able to feel the influence of gods holy spirit testifying of its truthfulness. Its purpose is to verify the divine sonship of the nazarene to those who ask with a sincere heart, with real intent, having faith in christ. I am a bible fan, and so i am quite familiar with the principles taught by jesus christ. You will feel your faith in jesus christ increase and his love for you as you. Together, the book of mormon and bible contain thousands of years worth of inspiration, guidance, and instruction. If you are mormon, please understand that this web page is not against you personally. Before the church of jesus christ of latterday saints was officially organized, its keystone was in place. Contemporary mormonism presents the book of mormon as another testament of jesus christ, but the jesus of the book of mormon is not the only begotten son of god, the second person.
First, while smith referred to the book of mormon as the most correct of any book on earth and the keystone of our religion, its flaws run the gamut from the serious to the silly. To view images from the book of mormon videos series, click here. There are 25% more references to christ than in the new testament. Those whom christ has sealed as his are they on whom christ has placed his name and claimed as his own. In the 1830s, joseph smith struggled with what should be the name of the church he restored. Mcconkie once described it as a book that would shake the earth. But at its core, this sacred volume of scripture was foreordained to. Another testament of jesus christ kindle edition by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Another testament of jesus christ and is a companion to the bible.
The precious book of mormon church of jesus christ. In a day when many claim that the mormon church is a cult and certainly not a christian church, it is interesting to note that the. Alma 36 mosiah 1118 mosiah 15 enos 1 jacob 7 jacob 23 2 nephi 33 2. If you are sensitive to the holy spirit, he can tell you the. People from all over the world, and from all walks of life, are. I know that you may have testimony of the spirit concerning the truth of the book of mormon, and you believe that.
The decision to use the word challenge came from a remark by president spencer w. Our packets contain storyboard figures, handouts and activities to aid you in teaching the gospel of jesus christ and support the come follow me program of the church of jesus christ of latterday. When mormon missionaries properly called latter day saints or simply lds come to your door, they will often offer. A vivid historical chronicle, the book of mormon documents the rise and fall of early civilizations and the waxing and waning of their faith.
How does the doctrine of christ relate to the ancient. Learn more about eight new episodes in the book of mormon. I do not believe it was inspired by god or that it leads us to the gospel of christ. 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. It will comfort you, make you strong, and cheer you up. Jesus christ and the book of mormon via book of mormon central.
The pivotal event of the book is an appearance of jesus christ in the americas shortly after his resurrection. Christ in the book of mormon book of mormon evidence. Discover how you can come closer to god by reading from its pages. It helps us understand his teachings, including those in the bible. What does the book of mormon say about the name of the. The bible and book of mormon app, from the church of jesus christ, treats the two volumes of scripture as one.
The book of mormon is a pillar of revealed truth supporting and upholding the chief cornerstone, who is jesus christ. The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which, according to. Like the bible, the book of mormon is a book of scripture that teaches about jesus. I was going through my notes when i found this paper that my trainer from my mission gave me. Book of mormon mormonism, the mormon church, beliefs. The book of mormon was written for the intent that we may believe the bible, morm. And verily i say unto you, that ye are they of whom i said. The multiyear project is being produced by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints to. 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. Have you ever wondered how mormonsproperly referred to as members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saintsgot their nickname. 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.
The book of mormon is an invitation to believe in jesus christ, the son of godthat he came to redeem all gods children, and that he suffered and died to atone for their sins. First of all, it is apparent that inspired book of mormon writers knew that the titles. I told them they should read the book of mormon, ponder its great and eternal truths, and pray to the father in the name of christ, in faith, and he would reveal. Book of mormon central is designed and built by people who love the book of mormon. When we read and look for principles and doctrines that will help us in our daily lives. Book of mormon video library project wraps second season.
The book of mormon supports the bible and often clarifies the teachings of jesus christ. If youre anything like me, even though you know how the book of mormon stories turn out, you probably felt a little bit like season 2 of the book of mormon videos ended with a cliffhanger as you wondered. Christmas scriptures from the book of mormon the birth of jesus christ was anticipated in the new world. The bible is the stick of judah and the book of mormon is the stick of joseph. If you are not familiar with the book of mormon, you may be surprised to read how similar its teachings are to the bible, and also some ways in which it provides a unique testimony of christ. How would you defend the book of mormon in a court. My topic for discussion here is the challenge of the book of mormon. Finding christ in the book of mormon laytreasuresinheaven. Share flipboard email print diorama of christ at the mormon tabernacle. If the lord will give me utterance and grant his spirit to help me and all of us, in the spirit of brother hickmans prayer, i.