Far from undermining the bible, the book of mormon supports its testimony of jesus christ. What mormons believe about jesus christ mormon newsroom. This is the media channel of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. The king replaces good priests with ones who do not keep.
Jesus christ, light of the world the truth about the book of mormon. 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. Ten testimonies of jesus christ from the book of mormon. Find messages of christ to uplift your soul and invite the spirit. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the book of mormon. Sep 24, 2009 another testament of jesus christ the book of mormon. Oct 24, 2006 for the twelve million members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints worldwide six million in the united states, the book of mormon is literally the word of god, a companion volume to the bible that contains the everlasting gospel. How can the book of mormon help me draw closer to jesus.
Interracial marriage and the church of jesus christ of. But to achieve exaltation or godhood it is available only to mormons who obey the teachings. But at its core, this sacred volume of scripture was foreordained to come forth in these latter days with a fundamental purpose. The full name of the book of mormon is the book of mormon. 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 pillar of revealed truth supporting and upholding the chief cornerstone, who is jesus christ. There are 25% more references to christ than in the new testament. The book of mormon answers essential questions that we all have at some point. The book of mormon bom is an abbreviated account of the inhabitants of the ancient americas from 2200 bc to 421 ad. Grant hardy1 despite the effort that went into the translation, joseph smith did not make the book the foundation of the church. 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. The book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ. Videos covering 221 pages of the book of mormon mosiah to alma will continue to be released on most fridays between then and may 15.
Over two thousand years ago, the prophet alma saw that it would go forth unto every nation, kindred, tongue, and people alma 37. Both volumes of scripture are a compilation of teachings as recorded by ancient prophets. The book of mormon is a convincing witness for jesus christ because its writers freely shared their personal testimonies of him and communicated their individual feelings and thoughts about his attributes and functions. Another testament of jesus christ, maxwell institute study edition grant hardy, brian kershisnik, brian kershisnik on. Those are the central themes of the book of mormon, according to prophets and apostles of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints who bear witness of the books divinity. A book of mormon prophet, king benjamin, gathers his people to hear him preach the gospel of jesus christ one last time. Group christians whitmerites josephites brighamites rigdonites leader jesus christ david whitmer joseph smith brigham young sidney rigdon church church. When finished, this book of mormon visual library will include up to 180 video segments three to five minutes in length, as well as up to 60 more running 1020 minutes each. While the bible is written by and about the people in the land of israel and surrounding areas and takes place from the creation of the world until shortly after the death of jesus christ. As a sacred record the book of mormon is a type which points toward to the divine work of jesus christ our redeemer. Have you ever wondered how mormonsproperly referred to as members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saintsgot their. The book of mormon is a compilation of several books written by ancient prophets. The new book of mormon videos will be similar to the life of jesus christ bible videos that were completed in 2016. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints youtube.
Mormon beliefs about jesus versus christian beliefs about jesus. Hello friends my workbook for come, follow me may 2020 is now available on my blog. In the book of mormon one group of lighterskinned people was commanded by god not to intermarry with a darkerskinned group. This book is a similar book, but it was written by prophets in the ancient americas, instead of palestinemiddleeast area. Learn more about eight new episodes in the book of mormon. The people pitch their tents near the temple in zarahemla. The restoration of the fulness of the gospel of jesus christ. Just like god spoke to moses and noah in the bible, he also spoke to people in the americas. 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 significance of the book of mormon in the world could be measured in the quantity of copies distributed or the overall increase in the number of people who choose to follow jesus christ after reading the book. Another testament of jesus christ the book of mormon. How was the transfiguration of jesus and the three nephites a templelike experience. 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.
This is the place to learn about the holy book of mormon, without church bias. The book of mormon another testament of jesus christ. The book of mormon has been described as the keystone of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Review download and listen to the sacred text of the latter day saint movement. The first episode of the next batch of the book of mormon videos series from the church of jesus christ of latterday saint will be published next friday, march. By viewing abinadis teachings through the lenses of mesoamerican deity complexes, however. Both books contain gods guidance as revealed to prophets, as well as religious histories of different civilizations. The book of mormon contains sacred writings from followers of jesus. The book of mormon is a religious record of three groups of people who migrated from the old world to the american continents.
A vivid historical chronicle, the book of mormon documents the rise and fall of early civilizations and the waxing and waning of their faith. From a geographical standpoint, some lds scholars believe mesoamerica to be the setting of the book of mormon. 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. Abinadi testifies of jesus christ mosiah 1118 book of. The book of mormon records the visit of jesus christ to people in the americas following his resurrection. The unique way that the book of mormon is a symbol of. Mormonism is centered on jesus christ and his role as creator and redeemer. The book of mormon videos youtube channel is a collection of videos based on accounts from the book of mormon. 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. For the twelve million members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints worldwide six million in the united states, the book of mormon is literally the word of god, a companion volume to the bible that contains the everlasting gospel. What is the difference between the mormon jesus and the. First of all, it is apparent that inspired book of mormon writers knew that the titles christ and messiah were synonyms as john 1. Mar 20, 2020 a book of mormon ruler named king noah leads some of his people to rebel against god.
The king replaces good priests with ones who do not keep the commandments of god. Book of mormon church newsroom the church of jesus christ of. Why is the book of mormon so focused on jesus christ. The book of mormon is another witness of jesus christ and confirms truths from the holy bible. This free, unabridged 26hour audio book is offered on mp3 download from the church of jesus christ of latterday saints website. The mormon jesus introduction mormons openly profess to believe in jesus christ. First episode in book of mormon videos series now available. Jun 25, 2019 in the first presidencys christmas devotional in 2015, elder david a. Hopkin, to the convincing of the jew and gentile that jesus is the christ, in the coming forth of the book of mormon.
One cannot read the book of mormon and honestly come away wondering what the latterday saints believe about the divine sonship. This holy text recounts a journey of faith by a family called by god to leave jerusalem around 600 bc. According to mormons, jesus christ is their elder brother, since he was the firstborn in the spirit world. It is a spiritual topic, associated with faith, belief. The most important effect, however, is distinctly personal. Their writings were eventually gathered into one book by a prophet named mormon. It serves as a companion to the bible, reinforcing the witness of jesus christ, and adding new insights into his sacred mission.
Another testament of jesus christ kindle edition by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Bednar chronicled jesus christ s birth from what we have in the book of luke in the new testament, as well as the book of mormon. He includes letters from his father correcting the doctrines which were being perverted by the people. 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. 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 1 nephi 16. Come, follow me book of mormon may 2020 free downloads. It invites people to apply jesus christ s teaching to discern between truth and errorby their fruits ye shall know themto the book of mormon. In a concrete way, the immediate and eternal text is the risen jesus, bearing in his body marks that will never go away. I am a bible fan, and so i am quite familiar with the principles taught by jesus christ.
Jesus christ, light of the world the truth about the. The crowning event recorded in the book of mormon is the personal ministry of the lord jesus christ among the nephites soon after his res urrection. Abinadi taught that jesus christ was both the father and the son. The book of mormon shall stand as a testimony against the world, ether 5.
Unless otherwise indicated, all content on this channel is ed by intel. In the past, leaders of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church have consistently opposed marriage between different ethnicities. This has caused many to wonder whether the book of mormon teaches a trinitarian concept of god. The book of mormon the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. The community of christ, formerly known as the reorganized church of jesus christ of latter day saints, views the book of mormon as an additional witness of jesus christ and publishes two versions of the book through its official publishing arm, herald house. Moroni, the son of mormon, is the last surviving prophet in the book. In its more than 6,000 verses, the book of mormon refers to jesus christ almost 4,000 times and by 100 different names. As a member of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, i. To help clarify and emphasize the purpose of the book of mormon, a subtitle was added in 1982. The book of mormon claims that jesus s atonement provided for the immortality for all people. Abinadi testifies of jesus christ mosiah 1118 book of mormon. The book of mormon is the word of god, like the bible.
Book of mormon the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. The book of mormon establishes clearly that jesus is the christ, the eternal god, manifesting himself to all nations book of mormon title page. Official website of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. To view images from the book of mormon videos series, click here. Group christians whitmerites josephites brighamites rigdonites leader jesus christ david whitmer joseph smith. Jesus spent his mortal life near jerusalem, teaching the jews of his gospel. The restoration of israel, both a physical gathering and also a restoration to the true church and fold of god vv. Another testament of jesus christ, maxwell institute study edition. The book of mormon testifies of christ the church of jesus. What the book of mormon tells us about jesus christ religious.
The book of mormon is another witness of jesus christ and confirms the truths found in the holy bible. The first episode in the book of mormon videos series of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints is now available. 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. Far from undermining the bible, the book of mormon. 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 books subtitle clearly tells that the book is another witness of jesus christ. Those are the central themes of the book of mormon, according to prophets and apostles of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints who bear witness of the book s divinity. What the book of mormon tells us about jesus christ. King benjamin addresses his people mosiah 15 book of.
Readers unfamiliar with the book of mormon are sometimes surprised to find how much, from the beginning to the end, the book is about jesus christ. That is, god the father and one of his heavenly wives begot christ s spirit. For the twelve million members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints worldwide six million in the united states. Although the atonement of jesus christ is the dominant theme of 2 nephi 9, i have defined four major topics in this as follows. 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. To the convincing of the jew and gentile that jesus is the.
A book of mormon ruler named king noah leads some of his people to rebel against god. It has been described as the keystone of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. With the faith now of one of the fastestgrowing religions in the country, doubleday is proud to publish this first official trade edition of the book. Its not uncommon for mormons to argue that they should be regarded as christians because their faith is centered on jesus christ. In addition to translating the book of mormon, joseph smith recorded other revelations he received from god. It is a spiritual topic, associated with faith, belief, testimony, emotion, revelation, and personal conviction.
Jesus christ in the book of mormon susan easton black on. Jehovah, immanuel, holy messiah, lamb of god, redeemer of israel, and so on. The book of mormon and the church of jesus christ of. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
I took my time rereadinglistening to this standard work of the latterday saints lds faith. Mar, 2020 a book of mormon prophet, king benjamin, gathers his people to hear him preach the gospel of jesus christ one last time. King benjamin addresses his people mosiah 15 book of mormon. But is their jesus different from the jesus of the bible. The book of mormon is a book of scripture that details god. Bible book of mormon children christmas david archuleta easter ensign facebook family family history familysearch gay general conference jesus christ joseph smith latterday saint beliefs latterday saints channel lds resources lds temples lds videos from members lds videos from the church lds websites lds women lgbt liahona missionary mobile. Published by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. It is ancient scripture that tells of christ s ministry to the people of the western hemisphere following his death and resurrection.