Lehi, the first book of mormon prophet, taught his family that men and women are that they might have joy 2 nephi 2. In a july 1838 questionandanswer column for a church newspaper, smith answered. The record of the jaredites, taken from the twentyfour plates. The solemn testimony of the three witnesses has appeared in every edition of the book of mormon since 1830. The bible in the nineteenth century the bible in the nineteenth century will yet form an interesting subject for a volume. By looking at book of mormon references to david and the psalms, beshears concludes. If the first vision was true, if it actually happened, then the book of mormon is true. They are sending thousands of missionaries to reach the christian world with the restored gospel revealed in the book of mormon. The book of mormon restores plain and precious truths that have been lost from the bible.
Although president smith felt these written testimonies were significant enough to. This reading comprises chapters 1224 of second nephi. The first vision is our inspiring story that informs everything we do and everything we are. Joseph smith claimed that the book of mormon is the most correct book on earth, adding that man would become closer to god by following its precepts than by obeying any other book history of the church, vol. In sharing these testimonies of the book of mormon, president smiths. Book of mormon index lds gospel doctrine lessons from. Come, follow me for sunday school the church of jesus. The record of alma in the book of alma is unique in that it comprises 22.
The author asks why italicized text and errors from the king james bible are present in the book of mormon. The account of the great destruction given in 3 nephi 8 finds remarkable parallels with what modern seismology and volcanology show about cataclysmic geological events and with historical events of such catastrophes. When we study the book of mormon, our understanding of the doctrines in the bible is clarified. Doctrine and covenants and church history 1997, 4246 purpose to help the children desire to be witnesses of the truthfulness of the book of mormon. Mormon laments the loss of life among the lamanites, and turns his attention to the lamanites descendants, and to any future readers who may have the opportunity to read the book of mormon. The title page teaches that the book of mormon is a witness that jesus is the christ. Layering, birds eye view, insert, likening layer 1. After the translation of the book of mormon was finished, early in the spring of 1830, before april 6th, joseph gave the stone to oliver cowdery and told me as well as the rest that he was.
Book of mormon index lds gospel doctrine lessons from donna max. Every great organization has an inspiring story of its origina stirring anecdote of where and how it all began. Book of mormon seminary teacher manual the church of. The witnesses are arrayed, and we must be prepared to answer for what we have done in. Criticism of mormonismonline documentsletter to a ces. Relationshiptype maps are found in church manuals and periodicals, showing, for example, the land of zarahemla was north of the land of lehinephi, and the land of desolation was north of the narrow neck of land. Testify whenever the spirit prompts you to do so, not just at the end of each lesson.
That becomes the hinge pin on which this whole cause turns. The depth of the concepts in the book of mormon are a constant source of inspiration, if we will but contemplate them. The revelations in the book of commandments up to june, 1829, were given through the stone, through which the book of mormon was translated. For waging offensive wars they suffered a devastating defeat. Book of mormon 275 content lesson plans w16 packet format. The three witnesses bore testimony of the book of mormon. Bible class curricula denominational doctrines part 1. He also briefly discusses anachronisms, archaeology, and a theory that the book of mormon place names actually originated in the area around new york. True to his own law, the lord prepared additional witnesses to testify of the coming forth of the book of mormon as a divinely inspired.
The three are part of twelve book of mormon witnesses, who also include smith and the eight witnesses. First nephi is the first book in the book of mormon. The mormon religion officially known as the church of jesus christ of latterday saints or lds and the jehovahs witness organization also known as the watchtower both share a common foundational doctrine. Answers to lifes eternal questions are in the book of mormon. The depth of the concepts in the book of mormon is a constant source of inspiration, if we will but contemplate them. As always, use the official gospel doctrine manual in your preparation, these ideas are supplemental.
Overview a 2016 graduate thesis from kyle beshears at the southern baptist theological seminary, davidic references in the book of mormon as evidence against its historicity, proposes an intriguing new means for discerning if the book of mormon is historic or not. The application of the law of witnesses in 2 nephi 27 and 28 the. Each of these specific menoliver cowdery, martin harris, and david whitmersacrificed much to help with the translation and publication of the book of mormon, and its likely this is a significant part of why they were chosen as witnesses. Man is a creation of god whose spirit was formed within him not in a spirit world 1 cor 15. Gospel doctrine teachers manual 1999 purpose to help class members recognize the lords hand in the coming forth of the book of mormon and to encourage them to study the book of mormon, follow its teachings, and share it. There, more abundantly than in any other volume, the lord opens the. After the witnesses returned to the house the angel again made his appearance to joseph and received the plates from his hands. Why mormons and jehovahs witnesses are not christians. Nov 08, 2017 john gees introduction to the book of abraham. Below is the modern map of the area of smiths youth. Book of mormon seminary teacher manual book of mormon seminary teacher manual published by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints salt lake city, utah. Studying the scripturesoverview of the book of mormon.
Book of mormon gospel doctrine teachers manual to help class members understand how the book of mormon is the keystone of our religion and how abiding by its precepts helps us draw nearer to god. The abridgment of the jaredite record is promised in mosiah 28. Never has man believed in me as thou hast the book of ether. In 2 nephi 27, nephi describes the witnesses who will testify of the book of mormon. Deseret book and byu religious studies center, 2017. Although hundreds of years would pass by the time the book of mormon would be brought forth, their words, written with the weakness of mankind, would be made.
Whitney, leo tolstoi, latius gratus catholic priest. As we read, ponder, and pray about the book of mormon, the holy ghost will witness that it is true, that jesus is the christ, that joseph smith was a prophet of god, and that the church of jesus christ of latterday saints is the lords kingdom on earth. Remember the new covenant, even the book of mormon doctrine and covenants and church history. Discussion of title page, introduction, testimony of the 3 witnesses and testimony of the 8 witnesses. Aminhu and hermounts ive always thought all the names in the book of mormon are interesting and unique. There, more abundantly than in any other volume, the lord opens the windows of heaven, not only to pour out blessings, but to let us look in neal a. Lds church members are taught that the book of mormon bom is scripture, as well as a true record of the inhabitants of the americas from about 2200 bc to 420 ad. A doctrine and covenants and a book of mormon for each child.
A lifetime of book of abraham scholarship distilled into a valuable book for a broad audience it was a pleasure to read john gees recently published an introduction to the book of abraham salt lake city and provo, ut. Book of mormon gospel doctrine teachers manual purpose. Introductory pages of the book of mormon part 2 come. The book of mormon contains an account of a journey by a group of people from the old world to the americas, traveling in eight watertight barges each of which had only two opening for ventilation one in the top and one in the bottom. Moroni, the last of the nephite prophets religious studies. Gee is an expert in egyptology, he does not get into overwhelming technical details of egyptian. Jesus christ of latterday saints, 2007, 125, which served as the lesson man. Wherefore, thou seest that after the book hath gone forth through the hands of the great and abominable church, that there are many plain and precious things taken away from the book, which is the book of the lamb of god cf. It was a pleasure to read john gees recently published an introduction to the book of abraham salt lake city and provo, ut. Finding a restorationsignificant hebraism in book of mormon isaiah, by paul y. This is why the name of the book of mormon was changed and the phrase added, another testament of jesus christ. Critics quote the doctrine and covenants itself and bible and book of mormon where it states that god is the same yesterday, today and forever. Discussion of lesson 1 of come follow me for the book of mormon, december 30 to january 5 2020.
Questions about the first vision, answered lds magazine. The value of the book of mormon as a witness for the authenticity and integrity of the bible, and the truth of the gospel of jesus christ. The moral of the story of alma 2 is that if you are faithful to god as an individual and as a nation, god will deliver you from evil. Reading assessment 3 who were the three witnesses to. Sorenson who maintains that the nephite saga played out in a limited area probably less than 500 miles in diameter and that the lds assumption that the new york hill where moroni buried the gold plates was the same as the book of mormons hill cumorah, where. Book of mormon geography is not an exact science, and church leaders do not often specify exact locations of book of mormon sites. Full text of jfs answers to gospel questions, vol 1 see other formats. The words of mormon serves as a bridge between the small plates of nephi and mormons abridgement of the large plates of nephi. If god says that the bible is his word, why is there a book of mormon and where did it come from. Lds books biography, fiction, nonfiction, cookbooks, page 8. Sorenson who maintains that the nephite saga played out in a limited area probably less than 500 miles in diameter and that the lds assumption that the new york hill where moroni buried the gold plates was the same as the book of mormon s hill cumorah, where. Book of lies, researchers meredith sheets and kendal sheets claim that joseph smith plagiarized from an 1811 account of the travels of marco polo in his composition of the book of mormon.
For suggested ways to teach the scripture accounts, see teaching from the scriptures, p. Maxwell, all these things shall give thee experience, p. Emphasize that the book of mormon is a written witness of the resurrection of jesus christ. Here are some questions about the first vision with answers that are important to understand. See the people, ask them questions, hear the range of answers, and be. Nov 17, 2016 as always, use the official gospel doctrine manual in your preparation, these ideas are supplemental. 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.
The record of the jaredites, taken from the twentyfour plates found by the people of the limhi in the days of. Reading assessment 3 who were the three witnesses to seek. At least they are not wed in reality since no book of mormon location is known with reference to modern topography. There, more abundantly than in any other volume, the lord opens the windows of heaven, not only to pour out blessings, but to let us look in. This is the message of the book of mormon, over and over again. They claim that christianity became corrupt at the death of the new testament apostles. Printers manuscript of the book of mormon the joseph smith papers. Three witnesses will testify of the book of mormon. This book is aimed for a broad audience with an interest in the book of abraham. The jaredites leave in the barges, and arrive in the promised land. For the first 150 years of mormonisms existence, everyone thought it was a story about a people who left the middle east and came to south or central america, and who fought wars clear up into new. Do mormons hold the book of mormon in higher regard than the bible. Prophets in early book of mormon history prayed that souls born after them would read their words and come unto christ. Click here to listen to jared andersons podcast that goes over this lesson the abridgment of the jaredite record is promised in mosiah 28.
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. The book of alma in the book of mormon is made up of the records of three different writers. From a few followers after the publication of the book of mormon, the church of jesus christ of the latter day saints has grown to over 12 million with the latest statistics. Gospel doctrine prep lesson 44, mormon 79 i speak unto. And this concludes the lesson for the introductory pages to the book of mormon. The three witnesses is the collective name for three men connected with the early latter day. Replace book of mormon with the bible and smith would have told the truth. 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. Make your top 10 list of specific statements about whats error. Perfect for teens and adults, this book is a cantmiss companion to help you prepare for and make the most of your patriarchal blessing. That my friends, is a decision each one of us has to make when seriously considering the truthfulness of the book of mormon. It tells how the founders of the nephite and lamanite nations left jerusalem and traveled to america. Book of mormon difficulties, contradictions and explanations. Written almost 400 years after the birth of jesus christ, this book contains a short explanation of what the small plates of nephi are and why mormon felt they needed to be included with the other sacred writings.
If this is true, the book of mormon is nothing more than a 19 th century book of fiction written by man. Mar 22, 2016 the depth of the concepts in the book of mormon is a constant source of inspiration, if we will but contemplate them. Why were afraid of mormons bu today boston university. After joseph smith dictated the book of mormon text, oliver cowdery. Information appreciated but pleasedont post hateful comments. They travelled with all their belongings, including livestock. This way we would have a double witness of christs divinity and his work. Dec 01, 2012 never has man believed in me as thou hast the book of ether click here to listen to jared andersons podcast that goes over this lesson. Then we have the church organization and all of the other keys and blessings of authority which we say we have.
The relationship of first nephi to the book of mormon as a whole is discussed at book of mormon. The book of mormon is supposed to be a history of real people living in a real place. Death seals mans fate man can be saved even after death. The book of mormon is really there so one can have book of mormon studies, and archaeology is really there so one can study archaeology, but the two are not wed. Why were three key witnesses chosen to testify of the book. Martin harris felt that they were not receiving an answer because of some. The promises made at baptism are also explained more fully in the book of mormon than they are in the bible. Whosoever will come, him will i receive 3 nephi 811 1. Apr 16, 2007 the moral of the story of alma 2 is that if you are faithful to god as an individual and as a nation, god will deliver you from evil. Full text of jfs answers to gospel questions, vol 1.
Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Moroni, the last of the nephite prophets religious. The guys who did south park did book of mormon on broadway. The book of mormon is the keystone in our witness of. Book of mormonplagiarism accusations19th century influences. Here it was that those 8 witnesses recorded in the book of mormon looked upon the plates and handled them of which they bear witness in the title page of the book of mormon.
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