Both the bible and the book of mormon declare themselves to be ancient. This documentary places both volumes to archaeological, historical, and textual scrutiny in order to determine which can legitimately be called authentic historical texts. The book of mormon but is considerably more advanced in its overall production. Below are just some of the contradictions weve found between the bible and the. The book of mormon quotes 25,000 words from the kjv old testament and over 2,000 words from the kjv new testament. Critics wonder why many of the quotes from isaiah in the book of mormon are identical to the king james version. Jul 14, 2017 comparing the bible to the book of mormon, with compilation. The book of mormon, the doctrines of the covenant, and the pearl of great price. The introduction tells you that the book of mormon is a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible.
The holy bible is the collection of writings that contain the records of divine revelation and the dealings of god with his chosen people, the tribes of israel. Is the book of mormon more important than the bible. The bible and the book of mormon compared by chad lyndon dills so whats the point of this comparison. Bible, book of mormon and lds scripture compared life after. Bible survey reveals uncertaintyis the good book really god. What is the difference between the bible and the book of. And the miracle of the holy bible continues today through the fruits of its teachings in the book of mormon and other modernday scriptures. Order the dvd at the book of mormon claims to be a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible. It will become very obvious that mormonism does not agree with the bible.
The bible vs the book of mormon basic mormon beliefs. The things you hear from false teachers and heretics like joel osteen are false. Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth. Simply put, if both the bible and the book of mormon were inspired by god, then they never would contradict each other. Criticism of mormonismvideothe bible vs the book of mormon.
The book of mormon restores plain and precious truths that have been lost from the bible. It basically ends up proving the bible and disproving the book of mormon but in my defence, i just saw this today, so this isnt what converted me or anything like that. More specifically, it is a collection of books the word bible literally means the books written by prophets over centuries. Other writings accepted as scripture are the doctrine and covenants, a compilation of revelations and writings given since the restoration of the church. Box 8500, charlotte, nc 28271 phone 704 8878200 and fax 704 8878299 1 statement dm192 book of mormon vs. If we compare the historical, prophetical, and doctrinal parts of the book of mormon with the great truths of science and. What do the bible and the book of mormon have in common.
Another testament of jesus christ is regarded as divinely inspired scripture, as is the holy bible. 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. Its couched in king james english, and it features color renderings of mormon scenes made to look like bible illustrations. Instead, revelation continues in the modern age, starting with the book of mormon and continues with revelations to church apostles. So, with a proper understanding of what mormonism really teaches, you will be able to see past those definitions. Even seemingly innocuous details, such as geographical features, technology, animals, and fauna can have a profound impact on a holy books claim to historical, and theological, accuracy. Some people take this to mean we consider the book of mormon to be more important than the bible. The mormon claim that the book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ is false. However, a careful comparison of basic doctrinal positions of that church to those of historical, biblical christianity reveal many radical differences. Since mormons respect and use the king james version of the bible, i recommend that you use this version when witnessing to mormons. The book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ. Watch this footage of a conversation between jeff durbin and some mormons outside of the mormon temple in mesa, arizona. Feb 19, 2020 the problem with the book of mormon isnt where it contradicts the christian bible, but where it agrees with the bible but shouldnt. The prophet 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 joseph smith, history of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, 7 vols.
Comparing the bible to the book of mormon, with compilation. The mormon claim that the book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ is. Mormons, while holding that the bible is a part of the canon of scripture, add to it several mormon works. These things are found in the inspired word of god, the holy bible. Book of mormontranslation errors from the kjv fairmormon. In terms of theology and doctrine, most of what is in the bible and the book of mormon is unproveable and must be taken on faith. The book of mormon challenges other scriptures with conflicting beliefs and indicates that they will no longer exist in the course of time. Members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints the mormon church use the king james bible as. The truth is they worship another jesus, proclaim another gospel, and teach the skin of the truth stuffed with a lie. What is less well known is that the book of mormon makes a large number of unacknowledged biblical quotes. Its put together in a very credible, nonpreachy way. Members of the church are taught from the bible and the book of mormon and consider both to be holy scripture containing the word of god.
Contradictions between the bible and book of mormon life. Mormonism, latter day saints church, joseph smith, book of. The bible old and new testaments is the unique, revealed, and inspired word. The holy bible truly is a miraclea record of thousands of years of god speaking to his people through his prophets. In addition to the 20 helps we thought itd be handy for our readers to also have a sidebyside comparison of the bible, book of mormon and other lds teachings. Notice how the mormon writings will both agree and contradict each other as well as the bible. Because of its gross misrepresentations and double standards, fairmormon decided to also produce a video. The book of mormon vs the bible and lds doctrine reference chart historical account of the book of mormon vs.
Doctrines of the book of mormon compared to the bible and mormon teachings. The first part of the book of mormon, down to the book of mosiah, was translated directly from the writings of nephi and jacob, with brief entries by others down to sometime between 279 and bc. The word bible comes from the greek ta biblia, meaning the books. Contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible. The book of mormon vs the bible christianity beliefs. At first glance the book of mormon appears to be biblical in heft and style. In contrast, catholics teach that the bible contains the fullness of revelation. When we study the book of mormon, our understanding of the doctrines in the bible is clarified. The book of mormon vs the bible christian research institute. The book of mormon is known as a second witness for jesus christ, and the bible and book of mormon are carried and used together by the missionaries and members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, thus fulfilling the scripture and the sticks whereon thou writest shall be in thine hand before their eyes.
However, the book of mormon claims the christian church was established as early as 147 b. 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 rest of the book was written by mormon and moroni, who lived in the forth century ad after their written language had been significantly modified. 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 bible says believers were first called christians after pauls ministry in antioch. On the other hand, the book of mormon easily is exposed as fiction when compared to and contrasted with the bible, which mormons claim is the word of god.
Christianity revelation furthermore, in sharp distinction to orthodox christian theology, mormons do not believe that the bible is the infallible repository for redemptive revelation. How does the book of mormons and the bible compare. Jul 05, 2008 we believe the bible to be the word of god as far as it is translated correctly. And where it never challenges, disagrees with or contradicts the orthodox christian creeds. Unless otherwise indicated, bible quotations are taken from the king james version. The book of mormon has him appearing in the americas after his ascension 3 nephi 10. Apologetics press the bible versus the book of mormon. The bible and the book of mormon both have similar objectives.
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. 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 incorporates text which seems to be taken from the king james version, including passages which are now. The king james version of the bible is, in all likelihood, the most successful of all the english translations. Why do verses in the book of mormon that follow the bible repeat what was in the kjv of the bible rather than joseph smiths inspired version of the bible. The bible and the book of mormon both claim to be ancient, historical texts, and godbreathed scripture.
Christianity christians hold that the bible is the sole infallible authority for life and faith. In this unique documentary, produced entirely in israel, a christian and a mormon sit down to dialogue about one of the most important questions of faith. In some cases, entire passages are duplicated in the book of mormon. The book of mormon contains extensive quotes from isaiah some twentytwo chapters of the prophet are found in the book, in many cases quoted verbatim from the king james version.
The christian bible, the book of mormon, the doctrine and covenants and the pearl of great price. For 26 consecutive weeks beginning on january 2, 1997, there appeared an accurate and informative series of newspaper articles in the wetumpka herald circulation 4,400 entitled the bible and the book of mormon connecting links. In fact, mormonism uses the same words found in christianity, but it redefines them. This book is an outgrowth of those articles and the public reaction which the articles engendered. The book of mormon claims to be a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible.
Also, major portions of both describe supposedly historical events. Both volumes are used by latterday saints side by side. Reasons to believe asserts that religious claims can, and should, be put to the test. Thus the bible is not just a single book, but is a divine library. Comparison of the history of the bible and the book of mormon other books the event the date the event relating to time period the nephitesapproximate the jaredites the creation genesis 1, 2 4004 b. Members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints use the bible and book of mormon together to learn and live the gospel of jesus christ. As a companion to the bible, the book of mormon is a witness of jesus christs divinity and his role as the savior of the world. The egyptian language was a very corrupt language from idol.
Contradictions between bible and book of mormon 2 timothy 3. The purpose of the book is to convince the jew and the gentile that jesus is the christ. Do you know how to show a mormon person the difference in reliability between the bible and the book of mormon. These claims have historically been taken on faith. It shows that the book of mormon has committed plagiarism by utilizing our beloved final authority the king james bible without giving credit to whom credit is due. In their view, the book of mormon is the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion. But is there any evidence to support them one way or the other. What is the difference between what we call illumination and what mormons call revelation, especially concerning the canonization of scripture.
Sometimes the quotation is explicit, as in the second book of nephi, which contains 18 quoted chapters of the book of isaiah other significant connections between the two books include book of mormon words and phrases. Not everyone that saith unto me, lord, lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven. This video is a sidebyside comparison of the historical and archaeological validity of the bible and the book of mormon. God has given us all things pertaining to life and godliness 2 peter 1. Jul 06, 2011 the bible came first, not the book of mormon. The book of mormon the book of mormon claims to be a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible. They do not hold to the essentials of the christian faith, which means that they are not christians.
While claiming to follow the bible, are they actually contradicting the word of god. Bible ties to the book of mormon bible reference for lds. The book of mormon contains many linguistic similarities to the king james bible kjv. The bible is the first witness and the book of mormon bears a second witness that all the promises, prophecies, and miracles in the bible are true. Lds or mormon church professes to be a christian church. Both the bible and the book of mormon declare themselves to be ancient, historical, and reliable rules of faiththe very word of god. A comparison between christian doctrine and mormon. A christian and a mormon sat down to dialogue about one of the most important questions of faith. Dec 05, 2017 the book of mormon challenges other scriptures with conflicting beliefs and indicates that they will no longer exist in the course of time. Sometimes the quotation is explicit, as in the second book of nephi, which contains 18 quoted chapters of the book of isaiah. We believe that the church discovered what was inspired through prayer and the leading of the holy spirit. The book of mormon teaches that god has flesh and bones and that he has a wife with whom they produce spirit offspring in heaven that will inhabit human bodies on earth.
The bible the bible teaches that god is perfectly holy and that he has always existed. The mormon jesus not the jesus of the bible mormons can claim to believe in jesus all they want, but its apparent from their teachings that the jesus they profess is definitely not the jesus of the bible. Volumes have been written on its distinctive and rhythmic style, and it is still regarded as a triumph of modern english literature. The way you can attempt to answer the question, is the bible really inspireddoes it have a divine originis to see whether the bible has marks of the supernatural. Why is some of the book of mormon identical to the bible. Translation errors in the king james bible appearing in the book of mormon summary.
Mormonism vs christianity difference and comparison diffen. In fact, the article of faith says both are the word of god. Doctrines of the book of mormon compared to the bible and. Its a video comparing the book of mormon to the holy bible. Why are the italicized words from the kjv of the bible words the translators added themselves, and so noted by italics also found in the book of mormon. Nov 06, 2006 order the dvd at the book of mormon claims to be a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible. The book of mormon vs the bible 39 street church of christ. Following is a comparison between christian doctrine and mormon doctrine. The bible app im able to do all of this and love to see the difference meanings it has to me in different years.
Mormons accept the bible, the book of mormon, doctrine and covenants, and the pearl of great price as works of scripture. 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. The following are a list of some verses to know when witnessing to mormons. Mormons believe that revelation did not stop with the bible. Just as the bibles present chapter and verse notation system is a later addition of bible publishers to books. Oct 06, 2005 this video is a sidebyside comparison of the historical and archaeological validity of the bible and the book of mormon. Biblical record book of mormon record at the tower of babel the lord confounded the. The book of mormon and the king james bible wikipedia. Some historians though, challenge the writings in the book of mormon and state that these are mere interpretations of joseph smith.
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