Not only does this mormon belief contradict the bible, it contradicts its own scriptures. These book of mormon verses should match the inspired jst version instead of the incorrect kjv version that joseph later fixed. How can mormons believe that god the father has a body when the bible says god is pure spirit. Please click through the following examples to see for yourself the several places that the book of mormon contradicts the bible. Do mormons read the book of mormon or the holy bible. Unless otherwise indicated, bible quotations are taken from the king james version. The point of this passage is that when the book of mormon was published in the nineteenth century, gentiles that is, traditional christians would object to the claim that the book of mormon is scripture and insist that the bible is the only scripture that we have or need. 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. There are many serious objections to the claim of joseph smith and the lds church that the book of mormon is divinely inspired latterday scripture supplemental to the bible.
Contradictions in the book of mormon with the bible. Where does the book of mormon contradict the bible. Here are some biblical verses that prophesy about and have connections to the book of mormon, and joseph smith. These books, known as the book of mormon and pearl of great price published by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints are racist as the list of verses below show.
Praying about the book of mormon mormons believe that if you read the book of mormon and then pray and ask god whether or not it is true, you will receive a testimony from the holy spirit verifying its truth. Contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible. The book of mormon contradicts the bible in all sorts of ways. The book of mormon speaks clearly that it was not inspired by god.
The mormon belief in black skin being a curse is found in uniquely mormon books they call scripture. The first concern to consider is its declaration that the book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ. Rather than god confusing the language of all the earth at the tower of babel as the bible records genesis 11. Please post your quotations from the book of mormon only.
However, almost none of the lds doctrine and beliefs are held in the bom. Where does the book of mormon contradict the bible page. And where it never challenges, disagrees with or contradicts the orthodox christian creeds. The book of mormon vs the bible christian research institute. Mormon prooftexts from the bible christian research. Despite what your pastor told you, mormons do believe in the bible and our beliefs are in there, when you look at other verses besides john 3. The bible has stood alone for many yearsbut in the last daysits becoming evident why the bible needs the book of mormon. It is easily demonstrated that none of these paired scriptures contradict each other. They present this as evidence that joseph smith wrote the book of mormon by plagiarizing the authorized king james version of the bible. Why the bible needs the book of mormon greg trimble.
Mormons are pretty much wedded to the kjv even though they claim to believe the bible is the word of god as far as it is translated correctly, and the kjv is well known, in important areas, to have suboptimal or incorrect translation. Since the book of mormon is mostly plagiarism of the bible, it may not directly contradict in many areas. Order the dvd at the book of mormon claims to be a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible. This is a list of some of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints doctrines and beliefs and the bible passages that support them. The bible is by definition a collection of books written by various authors that were not necessarily eye witnesses to the events that took place in it. Points out the contradictions between the bible and book of mormon as well as errors in translation in the king james version kjv of the bible that were copied into the book of mormon. Do mormons read the book of mormon or the holy bible, or. But i did a little studying on that one and bethlehem was like a. Book of mormontranslation errors from the kjv fairmormon. Contradictions between bible and book of mormon 2 timothy 3. Apr, 2010 yes, the book of mormon contradicts the bible. Disproves mormonism using the bible, mormon scripture, statistical analysis and common sense. Bible references that support mormon doctrines and beliefs.
The book of mormon and the king james bible wikipedia. Jun 09, 2009 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. Bible quotations are from the new american standard version. Three simple ways to show contradictions in the mormon. It was first published in march 1830 by joseph smith as the book of mormon.
There is no verse in the book of mormon that declares the bible to be other. The book of mormon includes mistranslated biblical passages that were later changed in joseph smiths translation of the bible. For information on sources of mormon quotations, see the section titled mormon documents. The bible plainly states that the gospel, with its inclusion of gentiles, was not fully revealed until. The book of mormon contradicts itself and the bible. How does the scripture of the book of mormon contradict the scripture of the bible. Joseph smith is the founder of mormonism and writertranslator of three of the four mormon scriptures. 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 approximately 2200 bc to ad 421.
The problem with the book of mormon isnt where it contradicts the christian bible. 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 contains passages from the king james bible summary. Mormons teach that salvation exaltation comes through faith in christ plus baptism plus works, i. Book of mormon commentary using a testimony of jesus christ. The bible versus the book of mormon apologetics press. Nov 06, 2006 order the dvd at the book of mormon claims to be a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible. Contradictions in lds scriptures utah lighthouse ministry. I mean, i hear it said so often, but no one ever seems to be willing to step up to the plate and say here it is.
An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the. The book of mormon teaches many things that contradict the new testament. Sometimes the quotation is explicit, as in the second book of nephi, which contains 18 quoted chapters of the book of isaiah. Critics of the book of mormon claim that major portions of it are copied, without attribution, from the bible. Printed in canada first edition, isbn 9780981146720. Mormons say joseph smith was a prophet and his writings are scripture.
The book of mormon claims the entire old and new testaments are essentially worthless being corrupted, lost and altered. A seminarian named sarah wilson thought to abbreviate the bible by selecting just one representative verse from each book, resulting in a breathtaking tour through the highlights of scripture. Obviously, the mormons have attempted to give credence to their scripture by. The book of mormon makes several references and prophecies concerning the bible, but does the bible do this likewise. Jul 14, 2017 comparing the bible to the book of mormon, with compilation.
Once you start learning these, this is where different gospel becomes preached. I have heard people say this before, but i have read both books and i didnt notice any contradictions. There is always a fine line to walk when challenging the beliefs of others. The book of mormon contains numerous passages that contradict what the bible says. Yea, he is the very eternal father of heaven and of earth, and all things which in them are. The condensed book of mormon, in 15 verses today i read the most amazing blog post, courtesy of our friends at first thoughts. Nov 19, 2015 some aspects of mormon belief, such as the book of mormon, may contradict logic and scientific evidence, but mormonism seems otherwise consistent with the bible. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints or mormons claim that, along with the bible, the book of mormon 1 is a revelation from god.
Seems to me, what youre describing, your own special revelation would, and should, supercede what your prophet says. The mormon religion not only contradicts the bible, but also contradicts itself in many ways. 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. Son of man, take a stick and write on it, for judah, and the people of israel associated with him. Both the bible and the book of mormon declare themselves to be ancient. But does their teaching agree with the bible or contradict it. If the book of mormon is an accurate translation, some claim that it shouldnt contain these translational errors. The first scripture tells peter that jesus will build his church upon the rock. The bible says believers were first called christians after pauls ministry in antioch. Yes, the quran contradicts the bible in a number of ways. Bible references supporting the beliefs of the lds church. Despite what your pastor told you, mormon s do believe in the bible and our beliefs are in there, when you look at other verses besides john 3.
Since the current lds prophets sometimes contradict the former ones, how do. The bible the bible teaches that all men have sinned and fallen short of the glory of god. Oct 20, 2008 i am interested in comparing two specific verses. Contradictions in lds scriptures pdf version click here one god. Are there obvious contradictions between the book of. However, none are more significant than the numerous contradictions between book of mormon teaching and the bible. Members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints believe the holy bible and the book of mormon. Contradictions between the book of mormon and the holy bible. I want specific verses from each book of scripture. The following examples are conspicuous instances of such contradictions. Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth.
Below are just some of the contradictions weve found between the bible and the. 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. 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. Oct 12, 2008 does the book of mormon contradict the bible. Mormon prooftexts from the bible christian research institute. If it is true, then joseph smith is true and so is mormonism. Some aspects of mormon belief, such as the book of mormon, may contradict logic and scientific evidence, but mormonism seems otherwise consistent with the bible. The following examples are some of such contradictions. Two books of mormon scripture are the book of mormon and the doctrine and covenants in galatians 1. Does the book of mormon contradict joseph smiths translation. Contradictions between the bible and book of mormon life.
Bible q does the book of mormon contradict the bible. The book of mormon contains numerous passages that contradict what the bible. The egyptian language was a very corrupt language from. The problem with the book of mormon isnt where it contradicts the christian bible, but where it agrees with the bible but shouldnt.
However, the book of mormon fails the tests that the bible gives to identify genuine revelations from god. Article citing verses in book of mormon that contradict specific teaching of the bible both cannot be from god. Many people believe the mormon church is simply a denomination or group within christianity. Why do the bible verses quoted in the book of mormon contain the italicized. Another testament of jesus christ are two volumes of scripture that testify of the divinity and earthly ministry of. Book of mormonplagiarism accusationsking james bible. Aug, 2015 many people believe the mormon church is simply a denomination or group within christianity. Jul 06, 2011 the bible came first, not the book of mormon. 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. In some cases, entire passages are duplicated in the book of mormon. The book of mormon and the bible mormons in transition. Joseph smith and the validity of the book of abraham.
The egyptian language was a very corrupt language from idol. Apologetics press the bible versus the book of mormon. You will soon see that joseph smith is a false prophet. The bom promotes racism, claims there was a temple like solomons built in the americas, claims jesus bled from every pore in the garden of gethsemane, and that there were three days of total darkness at the time of his death, that covered the earth. Three simple ways to show contradictions in the mormon belief of. Even the book of moroni the last book in the book of mormon teaches that god is unchangeable from eternity to all eternity 8. I dont want well mormons believe this and other christians believe this unless you can back it up with scripture. However, a close look at its key book, the book of mormon, reveals many concerning contradictions between its teachings and the bible. His writings not only contradict the bible of in several points of doctrine, but even go so far as teaching a different gospel see galatians 1. The book of mormon contains many linguistic similarities to the king james bible kjv.
The following are a list of some verses to know when witnessing to mormons. Mormonism teaches to investigators and followers alike that the correct interpretation of this passage is that, the sticks are really scrolls, the stick of judah is the bible, the stick of joseph is the book of mormon, the joining of these sticks mean the joining of the two writings, the bible and the book of mormon. However, the book of mormon claims the christian church was established as early as 147 b. Yes, the book of mormon contradicts the bible the church of jesus christ of latterday saints or mormons claim that, along with the bible, the book of mormon 1 is a revelation from god. Ces letter mismatches verses here is how the sermon on the mount compares between the kjv bible and book of mormon. The only one i noticed was that in the bible it says jesus was born in bethlehem and in the bom it says he was born in jerusalem. Simply put, if both the bible and the book of mormon were inspired by god, then they never would contradict each other.
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