The book of mormon and the bible mormons in transition. Jul 14, 2017 comparing the bible to the book of mormon, with compilation. Three simple ways to show contradictions in the mormon belief. Bible q does the book of mormon contradict the bible. Joseph smith and the validity of the book of abraham. The book of mormon makes several references and prophecies concerning the bible, but does the bible do this likewise. It is easily demonstrated that none of these paired scriptures contradict. The book of mormon was written by joseph smith in march 1830. The bible plainly states that the gospel, with its inclusion of gentiles, was not fully revealed until. The book of mormon contains many linguistic similarities to the king james bible kjv. The book of mormon includes mistranslated biblical passages that were later changed in joseph smiths translation of the bible. The bible says believers were first called christians after pauls ministry in antioch.
All of the following examples are taken from the second chapter sura of the quran, but they are representative of the whole of the book. The book of mormon speaks clearly that it was not inspired by god. The mormons use the bible, the book of mormon, the pearl of great price, and the doctrine and covenants, as a means to deliver the ideals and. The book of mormon and the king james bible wikipedia. But the bible teaches that adams transgression was a violation of gods plan genesis 3. The book of mormon, the doctrines of the covenant, and the pearl of great price. How do mormons reconcile the book of mormon with the bible. Please consider evidence that mormon scriptures contradict both themselves and the bible. Aug, 2015 many people believe the mormon church is simply a denomination or group within christianity. Apr 22, 2020 the book of mormon contradicts the bible in all sorts of ways. The book of mormon shall stand as a testimony against the world, ether 5.
The lord covenanted with enos to bring forth the book of mormon to the lamanites, enos 1. Below are just some of the contradictions weve found between the bible and the. But you still havent proven to me how the book of mormon contradicts. Apologetics press the bible versus the book of mormon. Comparison with the king james bible in english shows that there are differences in more than half of the 433 verses of isaiah quoted in the book of mormon, while about 200 verses have the same wording as the. Contradictions between the book of mormon and the holy bible. Parallel passages from the book of mormon and joseph smith translation of the bible sometimes disagree not only with the king james version of the bible, but. Comparison with the king james bible in english shows. The following examples are conspicuous instances of such contradictions. The following examples are some of such contradictions. The god of the old testament is the god of the new testament. The bom, for example, claims that jesus was born in jerusalem rather than bethlehem. The bom promotes racism, claims there was a temple like solomons built in the.
But the book of mormon contradicts and says that his son, mulek, lived. Additionally, the church has made clear in the 1981 and the 20 editions of the book of mormon in footnote a for 2 nephi 12. Its no different from any other human book with the usual errors and mistakes. The first concern to consider is its declaration that the book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ. Are there obvious contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible. Joseph smith said 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. If you have never read the book of mormon, i encourage you to get a free copy from, or just go read it online. In all this reading i have never come across a single contradiction between the bible and the bom. Order the dvd at the book of mormon claims to be a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible. 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. The book of mormon contradicts itself and other inspired mormon writings.
Contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible. Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth. 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. The problem with the book of mormon isnt where it contradicts the christian. However, the book of mormon fails the tests that the bible gives to identify genuine revelations from god. 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. Printed in canada first edition, isbn 9780981146720.
To members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints the book of mormon is the word of god and is considered to be in complete. Oh, i have found contradictions between interpretation, but applying that. The book of mormon contains numerous passages that contradict what the bible says. The following examples, which still appear in recent editions, are conspicuous instances of such contradictions. The book of mormon contradicts itself and the bible.
The book of mormon teaches that black skin is a sign of gods curse, so that whiteskinned people are considered morally and spiritually superior to black skinned people 2 nephi 5. Are there obvious contradictions between the book of. Contradictions between the bible and book of mormon life. Joseph smith said 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 history of the church, vol.
Differences between the kjv and the book of mormon occur in verses 6,8, and 12. Sometimes the quotation is explicit, as in the second book of nephi, which contains 18 quoted chapters of the book of isaiah. At first glance the book of mormon appears to be biblical in heft and style. Joseph smith said that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth. When people criticize the bible, they often point to contradictions. Apr, 2010 yes, the book of mormon contradicts the bible. The book of mormon contradicts the bible in all sorts of ways. Contradictions between the bible and book of mormon life after. Mormons, while holding that the bible is a part of the canon of. Oct 12, 2008 sweet suzy, you gave me two quotes from the bible.
Disproves mormonism using the bible, mormon scripture, statistical analysis and common sense. If you have never read the book of mormon, i encourage you to get a free copy from mormon. Their view was concisely expressed by brigham young in journal of discourses of july, 1862. Latterday saint scripturesupposed contradictions fairmormon. Bible references supporting the beliefs of the lds church.
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. But the bible teaches that salvation is by grace alone ephesians 2. Son of man, take a stick and write on it, for judah, and the people of israel associated with him. Apr, 2010 yes, the quran contradicts the bible in a number of ways. Here are some biblical verses that prophesy about and have connections to the book of mormon, and joseph smith. If it is true, then joseph smith is true and so is mormonism. Contradictions in lds scriptures utah lighthouse ministry. Mormons, while holding that the bible is a part of the canon of scripture, add to it several mormon works. The book of mormon was written for the intent that we may believe the bible, morm.
Proof the book of mormon isnt true the book of mormon contradicts the bible and was actually a work of fiction written by joseph smith in the 1800s, who copied much of it from the king james version, trying to make it look like an ancient manuscript. Below are just some of the contradictions weve found between the. The problem with the book of mormon isnt where it contradicts the christian bible, but where it agrees with the bible but shouldnt. Contrary to the bible, the book of mormon claims that one son of king zedekiah escaped destruction and came to the americas. Yet, there is no place in the canon of scripture that contradicts any other portion.
Proof the book of mormon isnt true the book of mormon contradicts the bible and was actually a work of fiction written by joseph smith in the 1800s, who copied much of it from the king. Son of man, take a stick and write on it, for judah, and the. Contradictions in lds scriptures pdf version click here one god. In the mormon book doctrine and covenants, a collection of gods. And whereas the bible is organically linked to the earthly ministry of jesus christ by extensive surviving manuscript evidence going. Bible ties to the book of mormon bible reference for lds. 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. The bible versus the book of mormon apologetics press.
These book of mormon verses should match the inspired jst. One of the most consistent parallels between the book of mormon and the septuagint is the citation of isaiah 53 in mosiah 14. The following examples, which still appear in recent editions, are conspicuous instances of. Many people believe the mormon church is simply a denomination or group within christianity. Jaredites not confounded at the tower of babel, contradicts genesis 11. Nov 06, 2006 order the dvd at the book of mormon claims to be a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible. First, im not a mormon, and i dont believe that the book of mormon is an authentic revelation from god.
Here are some biblical verses that prophesy about and have. 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. So, any doctrine that contradicts the bible cannot be of god. Sometimes the quran contradicts the historical record of the bible. In some cases, entire passages are duplicated in the book of mormon. The bible the bible teaches that all men have sinned and fallen short of the glory of god. And where it never challenges, disagrees with or contradicts the orthodox christian creeds. Start reading right here at the climax of the book where christ finally appears to the people. The truth of one book is the same as the truth of any other book within the bible. These lists are meant to identify possible problems in the bible, especially those that are inherent in a literalist or fundamentalist interpretation.
But you still havent proven to me how the book of mormon contradicts the bible. To members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints the book of mormon is the word of god and is considered to be in complete harmony with the bible. Contradictions between bible and book of mormon 2 timothy 3. The mormon religion not only contradicts the bible, but also contradicts itself in many ways.
Its couched in king james english, and it features color renderings of mormon scenes made to look like bible. However, the book of mormon claims the christian church was established as early as 147 b. These book of mormon verses should match the inspired jst version instead of the incorrect kjv version that joseph later fixed. This is a list of some of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints doctrines and beliefs and the bible passages that support. Differences between the kjv and the book of mormon occur. Some of them are substantial doctrines that define key doctrines. Simply put, if both the bible and the book of mormon were inspired by god, then they never would contradict each other. 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. 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. However, a close look at its key book, the book of mormon, reveals many. Also, the book of mormon contains grave errors and contradictions.
Does the book of mormon contradict joseph smiths translation. 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. It was written over a period of 1500 years, by many different men and from many different backgrounds. Ces letter mismatches verses here is how the sermon on the mount compares between the kjv bible and book of mormon. 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. Mar 06, 2012 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. Book of mormontranslation errors from the kjv fairmormon. 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.
Oh, i have found contradictions between interpretation, but applying that rule means the ot contradicts the new in many places. Feb 26, 2005 in all this reading i have never come across a single contradiction between the bible and the bom. Christianity christians hold that the bible is the sole infallible authority for life and faith. If you cant show how it contradicts the bible then those verses you gave me are useless in proving the bom to be false. 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 book of mormon compared with the bible watchtower. Where does the book of mormon contradict the bible. 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 book of mormon in no case contradicts the bible. The book of mormon contains numerous passages that contradict the bible.
Unless otherwise indicated, bible quotations are taken from the king james version. Jul 06, 2011 the bible came first, not the book of mormon. Both the bible and the book of mormon declare themselves to be ancient. Keep in mind, however, that what constitutes a valid problem is to some extent a matter of opinion.
Article citing verses in book of mormon that contradict specific teaching of the bible both cannot be from god. The book of mormon vs the bible christian research institute. Comparing the bible to the book of mormon, with compilation. Oct 20, 2008 first, im not a mormon, and i dont believe that the book of mormon is an authentic revelation from god.
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