The book of mormon and the bible will grow together, 2 ne. In fact there are more lost, altered and changed sections in the book of mormon when you compare the original 1830 book of mormon to the current edition, than the few variant readings in 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 other significant connections between the two books include book of mormon words and phrases that only appear in. Ces letter mismatches verses here is how the sermon on the mount compares between the kjv bible and book of mormon. Yea, he is the very eternal father of heaven and of earth, and all things which in them are. He was told to write, for judah, and for the children of israel, his companions then take another stick, and write upon it, for joseph the stick of ephriam, and for all the house of israel, his. The bible plainly states that the gospel, with its inclusion of gentiles, was not fully revealed until. Remember that the mormon version of god is not the god of the bible. The following examples are conspicuous instances of such contradictions.
So, the book of james was written to those who were believers and already had the truth. For mormons, who, in my opinion, interpret the bible generally correctly, there are no contradictions. The bible has stood alone for many yearsbut in the last daysits becoming evident why the bible needs the book of mormon. Article citing verses in book of mormon that contradict specific teaching of the bible both cannot be from god. Biblical record book of mormon record at the tower of babel the lord confounded the. Son of man, take a stick and write on it, for judah, and the people of israel associated with him. 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. It is necessary to rightly divide the lords instructions for us today from the instructions in.
And where it never challenges, disagrees with or contradicts the orthodox christian creeds. Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth. Lds scriptures holy bible, book of mormon, doctrine and. The things you hear from false teachers and heretics like joel osteen are false. The book of mormon teaches that little children are not capable of sin because they do not have a sinful nature moroni 8. The bible states that all of king zedekiahs sons were killed.
The book of mormon includes mistranslated biblical passages that were later changed in joseph smiths translation of the bible. But the bible teaches that adams transgression was a violation of gods plan genesis 3. Of course, outside of the mormon s own writings, there are no records, no evidence whatsoever of any such visit by jesus to the americas. I am a mormon, so i definitely know that mormonism does not contradict the bible. However, almost none of the lds doctrine and beliefs are held in the bom. Surprisingly to some, the book of mormon likewise teaches that there is only.
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 contradictions no absurditiesnothing unreasonable. Not only does this mormon belief contradict the bible, it contradicts its own scriptures. I dont want well mormons believe this and other christians believe this unless you can back it up with scripture. 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. The book of mormon contains numerous passages that contradict what the bible says. Many people believe the mormon church is simply a denomination or group within christianity. However, the book of mormon fails the tests that the bible gives to identify genuine revelations from god. However, different contexts create contradictory verses in the bible. However, when confronted with the presence of 1769 kjv errors and 17th century italics in the book of mormon, many of the same apologists will revert to the loose translation by claiming that maybe joseph smith indeed used a 1769 kjv bible to borrow verses over into the book of mormon. In verse 15 the lord told ezekiel precisely what to write on the two sticks, and it was not the bible and the book of mormon. Contradictions between the book of mormon and the holy bible. The bible and book of mormon app, from the church of jesus christ, treats the two volumes of scripture as one, and makes it easier than ever to read, study and share the word of god.
If there were only two bible verses that you had to know when. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints or mormons claim that, along with the bible, the book of mormon1 is a revelation from god. Latterday saints believe that god is one, but accept the biblical witness that this is a oneness of purpose, intent, mind, will, and love. The problem with the book of mormon isnt where it contradicts the christian bible, but where it agrees with the bible but shouldnt. 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. The egyptian language was a very corrupt language from idol. Mormon prooftexts from the bible christian research. According to verse 40, how do the book of mormon and the other books resolve the problems caused by the removal of the plain and precious parts of the bible. Contrary to the bible, the book of mormon claims that one son of king zedekiah escaped destruction and came to the americas. Regarding your specific example of a minor contradiction. One of the teachings found in the both the bible and book of mormon is love. Three simple ways to show contradictions in the mormon belief of. Since the book of mormon is mostly plagiarism of the bible, it may not directly contradict in many areas.
Apologetics press the bible versus the book of mormon. Why the bible needs the book of mormon greg trimble. Contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible. If there are differences between the bible and the book of mormon, they reject the bible. What are 1769 kjv edition errors doing in book of mormon. The book of mormon speaks clearly that it was not inspired by god. In some cases, entire passages are duplicated in the book of mormon. However, a close look at its key book, the book of mormon, reveals many concerning contradictions between its teachings and the bible. The contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible constitute a most serious obstacle to accepting the book of mormon as latterday scripture supplemental to the bible.
Three simple ways to show contradictions in the mormon. The bible tells us that at the crucifixion of jesus, darkness covered the land for three hours matthew 27. The following examples are some of such contradictions. The bible versus the book of mormon apologetics press. Comparing the bible to the book of mormon, with compilation. All bible references are to the king james version. Contradictions between the bible and book of mormon life. Second, this verse is about wisdomnot about praying to see if the book of mormon is true. These book of mormon verses should match the inspired jst version instead of the incorrect kjv version that joseph later fixed.
The founder of mormonism said the book of mormon was the most correct book of any book, including the bible history of the church, vol. Even the book of moroni the last book in the book of mormon teaches that god is unchangeable from eternity to all eternity 8. The book of mormon contradicts itself and the bible. Some of them are substantial doctrines that define key doctrines. The lords words will hiss forth unto the ends of the earth, 2 ne.
The book of mormon and the king james bible wikipedia. Disproves mormonism using the bible, mormon scripture, statistical analysis and common sense. It is easily demonstrated that none of these paired scriptures contradict. So much for the book of mormon being a different gospel than the bible the record of this visit is found in the book of 3rd nephi, in the book of mormon. The book of mormon vs the bible christian research institute. Are there obvious contradictions between the book of. Doctrines of the book of mormon compared to the bible and. However, the book of mormon states three different times that there was darkness for the space of three days. How can mormons believe that god the father has a body when the bible says god is pure spirit. These contradictions make it impossible to obey every instruction in the bible. The book of mormon was written by joseph smith in march 1830.
I want specific verses from each book of scripture. 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. Why does the book of mormon and book of moses describe god as creating, while the book of abraham describes gods. And all this have they done that they might pervert the right ways of the lord, that they might blind the eyes and harden the hearts of the children of men. One passage says that the book of mormon shall establish the truth of the bible and shall make known to all kindreds, tongues, and people, that the lamb of god is the son of the eternal father, and the savior of the world. Lds scriptures holy bible, book of mormon, doctrine and covenants, pearl of great price regular quad black genuine leather the church of jesus christ of latterday saints on. Why do the bible verses quoted in the book of mormon contain the italicized words from the king james version that were added into the kjv text by the translators in the 16 th and 17. The bible text is the authorized king james version from 1611 and the book of mormon text is.
The book of mormon and latterday scriptures help to establish the truth of the bible and restore plain and precious truths that have. The bible is the stick of judah and the book of mormon is the stick of joseph. The book of mormon vs the bible and lds doctrine reference chart historical account of the book of mormon vs. The book of mormon contradicts itself and other inspired mormon writings. The mormon belief in black skin being a curse is found in uniquely mormon books they call scripture. Also, the book of mormon contains grave errors and contradictions. Once you start learning these, this is where different gospel becomes preached. End it with charity there is always a fine line to walk when challenging the beliefs of others. Where does the book of mormon contradict the bible.
Were taught of gods and christs love for us, how we should. Lds scriptures holy bible, book of mormon, doctrine and covenants, pearl of great price regular quad black genuine leather. Bible q does the book of mormon contradict the bible. The book of mormon contains many linguistic similarities to the king james bible kjv. Rather than god confusing the language of all the earth at the tower of babel as the bible records genesis 11. The lord covenanted with enos to bring forth the book of mormon to the lamanites, enos 1. Instead of being mutually exclusive contradictions, the bible and the book of mormon are actually corroborative witnesses for the same divine cause. These connecting links demonstrate that the book of mormon supports and fulfills bible prophecy.