Christianity christians hold that the bible is the sole infallible authority for life and faith. Jul 06, 2011 the bible came first, not the book of mormon. Doctrines of the book of mormon compared to the bible and mormon teachings. Apologetics press the bible versus the book of mormon.
The egyptian language was a very corrupt language from idol. This is a response to the anti mormon video bible vs the book of mormon, produced by faithful latterday saints. Both the bible and the book of mormon declare themselves to be ancient, historical and reliable rules of faith the very word of god. Unless otherwise indicated, individuals may post material from the gospel media portion of this site to another website or on a computer network for their own personal, noncommercial use. The bible vs the book of mormon basic mormon beliefs. The book of mormon and the king james bible wikipedia. The book of mormon but is considerably more advanced in its overall production. If we compare the historical, prophetical, and doctrinal parts of the book of mormon with the great truths of science and nature, we find no contradictionsno absurditiesnothing unreasonable. The book of mormon is a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible. This video attempts to disprove the book of mormon s claim to be an authentic ancient record.
What would help its authenticity would be a comparison between the book of mormon s descriptions of jerusalem, the bible s descriptions of jerusalem, and the actual archaeological findings. The book of mormon and the bible mormons in transition. 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. In 2005, living hope ministries produced the video bible vs the book of mormon in an attempt to disprove the book of mormon. The book of mormon has him appearing in the americas after his ascension 3 nephi 10. This right can be revoked at any time and for any reason. The book of mormon for more than 170 years, the church of jesus christ of latterday saints has declared the book of mormon to be a scriptural and literal history.
More specifically, it is a collection of books the word bible literally means the books written by prophets over centuries. This video is a sidebyside comparison of the historical and archaeological validity of the bible and the book of mormon. One passage says that the book of mormon shall establish the truth of the bible and shall make known to all kindreds, tongues, and people, that the lamb of god is the son of the eternal father, and the savior of the world. The book of mormon contains many linguistic similarities to the king james bible kjv. 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. A cell phone vs the book of mormon lds scriptures, book of.
For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of god. 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. The critics have been quick to condemn the book of mormon because of this fact. Unless otherwise indicated, bible quotations are taken from the king james version. The king james bible and the book of mormon its obvious even to the casual reader that the book of mormon, in its original 1830 translation, is written in the language of the king james version bible hereafter kjv. We did this project as a labor of love, kramer said. Jul 14, 2017 comparing the bible to the book of mormon, with compilation. Fair interviewed scholars from many fields to test the claims made by critics in. Different authors contributed to the writing of the holy bible whereas the book of mormon was first published by one man, joseph smith.
The opening lines of the introduction to the book of mormon declare that the book of mormon is a volume of holy scripture. The book of mormon vs the bible christian research institute. The book of mormon defines priestcrafts as follows. The book of mormon claims to be a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible.
But to achieve exaltation or godhood it is available only to mormons who obey the teachings specific to the book of mormon. The book of mormon has prophecy thats being fulfilled today, that connects perfectly to the bible. The lord covenanted with enos to bring forth the book of mormon to the lamanites, enos 1. The king james version of the bible was produced by 50 english scholars who accomplished their work in seven years, translating at the rate of one page. Its put together in a very credible, nonpreachy way. The book of mormon claims that jesuss atonement provided for the immortality for all people. The book of mormon was written for the intent that we may believe the bible, morm. Order the dvd at the book of mormon claims to be a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible. The bible and the book of mormon both claim to be ancient, historical texts, and godbreathed scripture. Criticism of mormonismvideothe bible vs joseph smith. It contains a history of gods dealings with the ancient world since the days of adam until after christs death and resurrection, and continue reading the bible vs the book of mormon.
The mormon church the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. More information on this video is available at living hope ministries. Hidden truths behind mormonism and the church of the latter day saints james r white duration. As clearly shown by those scientists used in the video, see thomas murphys article in the book american apocrypha, simon southertons book losing a lost tribe, and trent stephens book evolution and mormonism, all these works by these three used in the video demonstrates that dna has helped confirm evolution using that exact same. In fact, a bible believer would expect there to be contradictions between the two, since the bible never gives any legitimacy to the book of mormon, but actually condemns it cf. The bible is not a book but a collection of 66 books, written over a span of 1600 years across 3 continents, by over 40 writers inspired by god in 3 languages yet it has one primary theme the glory of god and salvat. I crossed paths with this dvd and with the bible vs. 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. The book of mormon shall stand as a testimony against the world, ether 5. These claims have historically been taken on faith. Criticism of mormonismvideothe bible vs the book of mormon. Some historians though, challenge the writings in the book of mormon and state that these are mere interpretations of joseph smith.
Book of mormon prophecies of christ specific bible prophecies veiled actually nonexistent unless scripture misquoted or prophecies stretched to have two meanings. Far from undermining the bible, the book of mormon supports its testimony of jesus christ. The book of mormon, the doctrines of the covenant, and the pearl of great price. Contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible. This video attempts to disprove the book of mormons claim to be an authentic ancient record. Nov 21, 2012 a deep analysis putting the book of mormon to test against the bible, in this documentary both books are examined, geography, archaeology, history and geology are some of the points scrutinized. Doctrines of the book of mormon compared to the bible and. Because of its gross misrepresentations and double standards, fairmormon decided to also produce a video.
Bible, book of mormon and lds scripture compared life after. To view images from the book of mormon videos series, click here. 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. Sometimes the quotation is explicit, as in the second book of nephi, which contains 18 quoted chapters of the book of isaiah. Aug 01, 2010 order the dvd at the book of mormon claims to be a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible. Kramer, or anyone who spews anti mormon rhetoric, is if their livelihood is, even in part, tied to the things.
All opinions, speakers and presenters represent and express their own individual opinions, and not necessarily the opinions of firm foundation, book of mormon evidence, or its employees, and no information or opinions represent the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. We believe that the church discovered what was inspired through prayer and the leading of the holy spirit. Jul 23, 2018 the conversation goes from the bible vs. Both the bible and the book of mormon declare themselves to be ancient, historical, and reliable rules of faith the very word of god. Dec 05, 2017 the holy bible is the sacred text of jews and christians while the book of mormon is the sacred text of the latterday saints movement. The fact that there are numerous disagreements between the bible and the book of mormon does not disparage the bible in any way. The mormon claim that the book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ is. This documentary places both volumes to archaeological, historical, and textual.
Mormons, while holding that the bible is a part of the canon of scripture, add to it several mormon works. Printed in canada first edition, isbn 9780981146720. But is there any evidence to support them one way or the other. Exlatter day saint families on youtube shine a little more light on the theological and practical inconsistencies of the historical and current leaders and prophets, but this documentary really just gives a black and white comparison of the two books. Mormons believe the book of mormon is inspired introduction to the book of mormon. In some cases, entire passages are duplicated in the book of mormon. Edition discs price new from used from dvd jun 01, 2005 please retry.
Multitude feels wounds in book of mormon 3 nephi 11. The bible vs the book of mormon book of mormon, bible, books. What is the difference between the bible and the book of. The book of mormon challenges other scriptures with conflicting beliefs and indicates that they will no longer exist in the course of time. Book of mormon christ is completely accepted in bible he is rejected. Comparing the bible to the book of mormon, with compilation. The book of mormon has prophecy thats being fulfilled. Mormonism in 2003 joel kramer, an evangelical christian and proprietor of living hope ministries based out of brigham city, utah, released a video entitled dna vs.
These include endowments, celestial marriage, and specific tithing. Sariah, sam, and nephi come and partake, but laman and lemuel refuse. What is the difference between what we call illumination and what mormon s call revelation, especially concerning the canonization of scripture. Now when the mormons come knocking on my door i am armed with knowledge. The book of mormon joel kramer, scott johnson director rated. Subtitled another testament of jesus christ, it recounts the story story of an israelite family who immigrated to and fully populated the american continents.
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