The problem with the book of mormon isnt where it contradicts the christian bible, but where it agrees with the bible but shouldnt. Contradictions between the bible and book of mormon life after. 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. Dills, a former student at north carolina state university. Criticism of mormonismvideothe bible vs the book of mormon. Bible q does the book of mormon contradict the bible. Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth. The newsletter of the foundation for ancient research and mormon studies farms, 1997oct. The first concern to consider is its declaration that the book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ. But i did a little studying on that one and bethlehem was like a.
In terms of theology and doctrine, most of what is in the bible and the book of mormon is unproveable and must be taken on faith. For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of god. 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. Are there obvious contradictions between the book of mormon 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 that is supplemental to the bible. Oh, i have found contradictions between interpretation, but applying that rule means the ot contradicts the new in many places. Contrary to the bible, the book of mormon claims that one son of king zedekiah escaped destruction and came to the americas. The book of mormon was published in 1830 by joseph smith, founder of the church of jesus christ of latter day saints. Article of faith 2 we believe that men will be punished for their own sins, and not for adam. The bible versus the book of mormon apologetics press. 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 says believers were first called christians after pauls ministry in antioch. Mormon leaders insist that there are no contradictions in mormonism. Unless otherwise indicated, bible quotations are taken from the king james version.
Mormon doctrine on the nature of god contradicts the book of john. 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. Apologetics press the bible versus the book of mormon. Bible, book of mormon and lds scripture compared life after. It contains a history of gods dealings with the ancient world since the days of adam until after christs death and resurrection, and continue reading the bible vs the book of mormon. But is there any evidence to support them one way or the other. 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. As one looks to the bible he is struck by many things which testify to its inspiration. Below are just some of the contradictions weve found between the bible and the book of mormon.
Many man say there is one god, the father, the son, and the holy ghost are only one god. Jan 31, 20 mormon and bible contradictions heres a helpful look at the problems facing mormon claims in light of clear contradictions between the bible and the book of mormon. Jul 06, 2011 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. Book of mormonplagiarism accusationsking james bible. I have heard people say this before, but i have read both books and i didnt notice any contradictions. Exlatter day saint families on youtube shine a little more light on the theological and practical inconsistencies of the historical and current leaders and prophets, but this documentary really just gives a black and white comparison of the two books. 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. One of the curious aspects about an examination of lds scriptures is the fact that there are substantial and irreconcilable differences between doctrine as presented in the book of mormon and other lds. Both the bible and the book of mormon declare themselves to be ancient.
The mormon claim that the book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ is. The bible is not a book but a collection of 66 books, written over a span of 1600 years across 3 continents, by over 40 writers inspired by god in 3 languages yet it has one primary theme the glory of god and salvat. The bible and the book of mormon both have similar objectives. In some cases, entire passages are duplicated in the book of mormon. Are there obvious contradictions between the book of. We will not discuss the ongoing changes in major mormon doctrines over the years, the contradictions in their doctrinal books, or the contradictions between their scriptures and the bible.
Scripture reference guide contradictions within lds. Contradictions between the book of mormon bom and doctrine. The simple truth of the matter is that the book of mormon contradicts the bible in many areas. However, none are more significant than the numerous contradictions between book of mormon teaching and the bible. Dec 05, 2017 the book of mormon was first published in 1830 ad in english. The fact that there are numerous disagreements between the bible and the book of mormon does not disparage the bible in any way. Such contradicts not only the bible, but also the statement in 3 nephi 11.
In 2005, living hope ministries produced the video bible vs the book of mormon in an attempt to disprove the book of mormon. The holy bible was first published in 100 bc 100 ad and originally written in hebrew, greek, and aramaic. The book of mormon was first published in 1830 ad in english. These include endowments, celestial marriage, and specific tithing. Heres a helpful look at the problems facing mormon claims in light of clear contradictions between the bible and the book of mormon. Contradictions between the book of mormon and the holy bible. The mormon teaching is that there are at least 2 tiers based on skin color.
While both claim to be the product of inspiration from god, they do not harmonize. More could be said about how the book of mormon does not agree with the bible, but this is sufficient to show that one cannot take both as being the word of god. Below is the modern map of the area of smiths youth. Feb 26, 2005 in all this reading i have never come across a single contradiction between the bible and the bom. The bible plainly states that the gospel, with its inclusion of gentiles, was not fully revealed until. This is written, an ancient prophet said, speaking of the book of mormon, for the intent that ye may believe that, speaking of 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. If you are lds, please watch this movie and pray that the lord will reveal to you what is true the book of mormon or the bible. The book of mormon emulates the language and style of the king james bible because that is the scriptural style joseph smith, translator of the book of mormon, was familiar with critics of the book of mormon claim that major portions of it are copied, without attribution, from the bible. Apologetics press article, book of mormon, contradictions between the bible and the book of mormon, critique of the bible versus the book of mormon by er, darkness at the crucifixion of jesus, evidence that the book of mormon is fiction, grego, my critique of the bible versus the book of mormon. The book of mormon, on the other hand, has 15 books. The book of mormon teaches that little children are not capable of sin because they do not have a. Reasons to believe asserts that religious claims can, and should, be put to the test. The book of morman vs the bible what do the scriptures say.
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. However, a close look at its key book, the book of mormon, reveals many concerning contradictions between its teachings and the bible. Book of mormon vs mormonism by richard packham most people mormons and nonmormons alike assume that the mormon religion is based on its holy book, the book of mormon and that by reading that book one can learn what mormonism is all about. Contradictions between the bible and book of mormon life.
The numerous contradictions between the two works testify to the manmade origin of these works. Three simple ways to show contradictions in the mormon belief. And where it never challenges, disagrees with or contradicts the orthodox christian creeds. The book of mormon is known as a second witness for jesus christ, and the bible and book of mormon are carried and used together by the missionaries and members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, thus fulfilling the scripture and the sticks whereon thou. The book of mormon speaks clearly that it was not inspired by god when you compare it with what god has already said about inspiration. Bible, book of mormon and lds scripture compared life. The book of mormon claims that jesuss atonement provided for the immortality for all people.
There are 66 books in the holy bible which are divided into the old testament and the new testament. Nov 06, 2006 order the dvd at the book of mormon claims to be a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible. As one looks to the bible he is struck by many things which testify to its inspiration prophetic accuracy, historical accuracy, scientific accuracy, unity. Where does the book of mormon contradict the bible. Both the bible and the book of mormon declare themselves to be ancient, historical, and reliable rules of faiththe very word of god. In all this reading i have never come across a single contradiction between the bible and the bom. Book of mormon difficulties, contradictions and explanations. Contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible.
Oct 12, 2008 does the book of mormon contradict the bible. Is the book of mormon a direct revelation from god. Joseph fielding smith, the tenth president of the church, said. Provides examples of contradictions between what the bible teaches, what the books of the mormon church teach. In the holy bible, it is taught that all men are born with original sin and it is only through christ that one can be saved. The book of mormon contains numerous passages that contradict what the bible says. However, the book of mormon fails the tests that the bible gives to identify genuine revelations from god. But a problem arises when one compares the book of mormon with the doctrine and covenants. In fact, a bible believer would expect there to be contradictions between the two, since the bible never gives any legitimacy to the book of mormon, but actually condemns it cf. The book of mormon vs the bible christian research institute.
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 york state where. Printed in canada first edition, isbn 9780981146720. The book of mormon contains passages from the king james bible summary. The following examples are conspicuous instances of such contradictions. Disproves mormonism using the bible, mormon scripture, statistical analysis and common sense. The book of mormon contains many linguistic similarities to the king james bible kjv. The book of mormon speaks clearly that it was not inspired by god.
Order the dvd at the book of mormon claims to be a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible. The book of mormon is supposed to be a history of real people living in a real place. 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. If his joseph smiths claims and declarations were built upon fraud and deceit, there would appear many errors and contradictions, which would be easy to detect. Three simple ways to show contradictions in the mormon belief of. Even seemingly innocuous details, such as geographical features, technology, animals, and fauna can have a profound impact on a holy books claim to historical, and theological, accuracy. The bible teaches that there is level ground at the foot of the cross. Apr 12, 2008 this is written, an ancient prophet said, speaking of the book of mormon, for the intent that ye may believe that, speaking of the bible. Article citing verses in book of mormon that contradict specific teaching of the bible both cannot be from god. These claims have historically been taken on faith. The book of mormon has him appearing in the americas after his ascension 3 nephi 10. Is the coronavirus in bible prophecy facing uncertain times with david jeremiah duration.
In the mormon book doctrine and covenants, a collection of gods. What is the difference between the bible and the book of. The book of mormon claims to be a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible. But to achieve exaltation or godhood it is available only to mormons who obey the teachings specific to the book of mormon. Critics of the book of mormon claim that major portions of it are copied, without attribution, from the bible. They actually feel the book of mormon to be superior to the bible since they believe many precious and important parts of the bible were supposedly deleted from the bible by the catholics. The book of mormon and the king james bible wikipedia. Book of mormon kjv bible contradictions some beliefs.
Because of its gross misrepresentations and double standards, fairmormon decided to also produce a video. The book of mormon contradicts itself and the bible. However, the book of mormon claims the christian church was established as early as 147 b. I say that is a strange god any how three in one and one in three. Jul 02, 2017 is the coronavirus in bible prophecy facing uncertain times with david jeremiah duration. The bible vs the book of mormon basic mormon beliefs. They present this as evidence that joseph smith wrote the book of mormon by plagiarizing the authorized king james version of the bible. The book of mormon and doctrine and covenants contradicts the bible on the steps for salvation. More specifically, it is a collection of books the word bible literally means the books written by prophets over centuries. To the lds church, the book of mormon is a holy and divinely inspired text.
To say that the book of mormon contains the truth is like saying that you found a diamond ring in a trash can. It is easily demonstrated that none of these paired scriptures contradict. In nearly all cases, the book of mormon presents theology consistent with the bible, but different from the doctrine and covenants, from which the majority of mormon doctrine comes. Mormon missionaries usually try to get prospective converts investigators to read it as soon as possible, implying that by doing so the investigator. Posted in september, witnessing tip of the day, tagged contradictions in book of mormon, false doctrines of mormonism, moroni 8.
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