Omni participates in many battles with lamanites to protect his people. Book of mormon, work accepted as holy scripture, in addition to the bible, in the church of jesus christ of latterday saints and other mormon churches. This documentary provides compelling scientific evidence that much of what joseph smith and subsequent mormon prophets, apostles, and missionaries have taught for nearly 200 years about native americans and their foundational ties to the book of mormon. Gilbert comments on the printing of the book of mormon, and joseph smiths moneydigging. Book of mormon, writing on the wall and aminadi mormon quotes. The bible mentions many places that are mentioned in other documents. Foundation of the book of mormon series book of mormon plagiarism if ive said it once ive said it a thousand times. Have you ever wondered how mormonsproperly referred to as members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saintsgot their. The book of mormon records jesuss ministry in the americas.
The book of mormon claims to be a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible. Being born and raised in an lds family in ogden, utah came with the understanding youd be learning all you could about joseph smith, mormonism. Mormon church admits the book of mormon is not historical admin note. My church my history my favorite broadcasters my favorite speakers my favorite sermons my favorite videos my favorite series notification manager. A twohundredyear era of peace followed that visit of christ. Shot on location in israel and latin america, it contrasts the wide array of archaeological and historical evidence for the bible with the complete lack of corresponding. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the plates of nephi. The lds church states that more than 150 million copies of the book of mormon. Onceprominent conversion therapist will now pursue life as a gay man 2nd peter 2. In the book of moroni it is written that the book came by the power of the holy spirit.
Order the dvd at for more than 170 years, the church of jesus christ of latterday saints has declared the book of mormon to be a scriptural and literal history. This series will tell the story of the book of mormon through captivating visuals and engaging story telling. Downloads male voice mp3 female voice mp3 entire book pdf footnotes. A documentary film that evenhandedly exposes the manmade nature of the book of mormon. Americans, dna, and the mormon church, salt lake city. Challenging the claims of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints since 1979. Examining the book of mormon 3 with sandra tanner of utah lighthouse ministry. Second, we will share our personal stories as mormons and formen mormons relative to the specific questions asked.
To view images from the book of mormon videos series, click here. Utah lighthouse ministry provides research comparing mormon claims with christianity as well as documentation on historical problems in lds history. Whitney clayton tells byu graduates to disconnect from exmormons and avoid relationships with exes. It puts forth the doctrines of the gospel, outlines the plan of salvation, and tells men what they must do to gain peace in this life and eternal salvation in the life to come. For most of the history of the lds church, the book of mormon was not used as much as other books of scripture such as the new testament and the doctrine. How to use the book of mormon to prove the trinity. If none of the uniquely book of mormon geographical locations can be identified by archaeologists how can one trust its revelations of spiritual doctrines is there evidence for the book of mormon. The book of mormon videos youtube channel is a collection of videos based on accounts from the book of mormon. Mormons come to your door and challenge you to read the book of mormon. One could parallel this moroni in the book of mormon, to the son of god whose name is also the word of god. The book of mormon is purportedly a testimony of ancient israelites who migrated to the americas and their encounter with the resurrected son of god.
The ministries of omni, amaron, chemish, and abinadom the. In addition to the changes and corrections that have marked the books history, there are many contradictions between the teachings of the book of mormon and the bible, as well as. The book is divided into smaller books that read as narratives. Countercult ministriestower to truth ministries50 questions to ask mormonsquestions about lds scripture excluding the bible the book of mormon at. Examining the book of mormon 2 with sandra tanner of utah. The book of mormon living hope ministries 40 minutes. And the king spake and said unto daniel, art thou that daniel, which art of the children of the captivity of judah. 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. 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 1 nephi 8. Sandra tanner shows us that the book of mormon is a creation of joseph smith and not god. First staged in 2011, the play is a satirical examination of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints beliefs and practices that ultimately endorses the positive power of love and service. Both the bible and the book of mormon declare themselves to be ancient, historical, and reliable rules of faiththe very word of god.
Many chose to ignore this information while others received a new hope and a new birth inspired by this work. Like the bible, the book of mormon is a book of scripture that teaches about jesus. My interest in mormonism is due to the fact that i was born in a family which belonged to the reorganized church of jesus christ of latter day saints rlds. The book of mormon receives no corroboration from secular history. Doug and i have been attending the mormon miracle pageant in manti utah for a number of years so it is like old home week seeing many of the christians that have been coming year after year. Is there any way to disprove that the book of mormon is a revelation from god. Mormon is the name used for the mormon bible which is supposed to be the best scriptures ever written. Examining the book of mormon a christian view probe ministries. Of course, this method of translation is as occultic as it gets. Watch the latest book of mormon video to come closer to christ. Meeting with missionaries or want to share the gospel with your mormon friends, but not sure what you need to know. This book is primarily divided into two content types. Testimony of the book of mormon eyewitnesses come reason.
The book of mormon department of christian defense. Joseph smith used magic to translate book of mormon life. Introduction to 3,9 changes in the book of mormon pdf version introduction covers how and why changes were made to the book of mormon after its first printing. Amaron reports that a large portion of the unfaithful nephites were exterminated in a war, but the righteous ones were saved. There are many places and people mentioned in the book of mormon that are not mentioned anywhere else. Book of mormon exposed from november 1973 to april 1982, a series of articles appeared in the independence examiner regarding problems related to the book of mormon. Mormonism research ministry challenging the claims of. March 19 geography lessons needed for book of mormon. Church releases first episode in book of mormon videos series. Mormonism research ministry challenging the claims of the. Examining the book of mormon 3 with sandra tanner of utah. Mormons recognize it as divinely inspired and equal in authority to the bible, but others have reason to doubt its claims.
In this series guest sandra tanner talks with us about the book of mormon. Amid an era of war, omni gives the records to his son amaron. The crowning event recorded in the book of mormon is the personal ministry of the lord jesus christ among the nephites soon after his resurrection. Geography lessons needed for book of mormon life after. We sold everything to preach the book of mormon to the american indians. Published by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Stone removal set to begin at salt lake temple after earthquake. Book of mormon the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. There is no evidence of any actual history in the book of mormon. Thus the book of mormon was translated by the gift and power of god and not by man david whitmer, an address to all believers in christ concord, ca. The book of mormon is a musical comedy with music, lyrics and book by trey parker, robert lopez, and matt stone.
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