Apologetics press the bible versus the book of mormon. You have attempted to point to a single only a fraction of several book of mormon passage. 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. Aside from the many theological conflicts with the bible and historical and archeological fact, the writing of the book of. Since the mormon doctrine and the bible are contradictory, it has to be irrelevant. Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth. For example, critics of mormonism have shown convincing proof that the book of mormon is a synthesis of earlier works written by other men, of the vivid imaginings of joseph smith, and of plagiarisms from the king james bible. Contradictions between the bible and book of mormon life. Jul 03, 2018 watch closely to find out how the the book of mormon is in contradiction to the bible. Contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible. And where it never challenges, disagrees with or contradicts the orthodox christian creeds.
Oct 12, 2008 does the book of mormon contradict the bible. The book of mormon incorporates text which seems to be taken from the king james version, including passages which are now considered to be mistranslations. How does the book of mormons and the bible compare. Why the bible needs the book of mormon greg trimble. What does the book of mormon contain that the bible does not. If both the bible and the book of mormon are inspired by god, then reason demands that they must never contradict one another. 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 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. This appears to be the position of the late mormon general authority b. But to achieve exaltation or godhood it is available only to mormons who obey the teachings specific to the book of mormon. The first concern to consider is its declaration that the book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ. 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.
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. Disproves mormonism using the bible, mormon scripture, statistical analysis and common sense. Jan 31, 20 yes, the book of mormon contradicts the bible. However, the book of mormon fails the tests that the bible gives to identify genuine revelations from god. The book of mormon teaches that little children are not capable of sin because they do not have a sinful nature moroni 8. Because the bible says he was born in bethlehem, critics suggest that the book of mormon must be a fraud. They study it and believe it to be the word of god. The biblical challenge to the book of mormon main street church. However, none are more significant than the numerous contradictions between book of mormon teaching and the bible. However, a close look at its key book, the book of mormon, reveals many concerning contradictions between its teachings and the bible.
This list either misunderstands and misrepresents lds doctrine, or misinterprets the. Most importantly, many of the statements in the book of mormon directly contradict the bible. A twopart, 5000word essay sort of invalidates the clear part of the contradiction claim. So, to even the playing field, let me provide you with my sources. There are times where the book of mormon prophets quote those found in the bible, but otherwise the text is. The book of mormon includes mistranslated biblical passages that were later changed in joseph smiths translation of the bible. To a mormon, the trinity is a position held by three separate gods. Humans have the potential to achieve godhood if they follow mormon teachings. Once you start learning these, this is where different gospel becomes preached. Having spent time dialoguing with mormons in the past and studying their beliefs and practices, i gladly invited them in. Are there obvious contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible. 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.
The book of mormon supports the bible and both teach the same things, sometimes in different ways, but towards the same purpose. This means that the mormon doctrine is not speaking of the same jesus as the christian doctrine. Translation errors in the king james bible appearing in the book of mormon summary. Three simple ways to show contradictions in the mormon. Gibson contents of oneminute answers does the book of mormon contradict the bible. It doesnt take a lot of scholarship to show there is no contradiction in this situation.
Apr 30, 2016 does the book of mormon compliment the bible, or contradict it. Roberts in his book studies of the book of mormon, p. Does the book of mormon contradict joseph smiths translation. No book from gods hand will contain factual mistakes because he does not make mistakes. Three simple ways to show contradictions in the mormon belief of.
Bible passages will be cited from the english standard version. The book of mormon and the king james bible wikipedia. The absence of this qualifier for the book of mormon indicates that its translation is never in question. Oct 20, 2008 the book of mormon doesnt contradict the bible per say, sure it might take the overall idea out of context but the book of mormon is just some guys added version of the bible. Feb 06, 2020 the book of mormon is not a different version of the bible, it is a different book written by different prophets, teaching the same gospel.
David, we agree that, if you want to know the truth, then the bible is not open to personal interpretation. When a mormon says he believes in the trinity, he does not mean the historical orthodox trinity of one god who exists in three persons. Now that doesnt mean the bible and the book of mormon are the same book. Many people believe the mormon church is simply a denomination or group within christianity.
Critics wonder why many of the quotes from isaiah in the book of mormon are identical to the king james version. As we have seen, none of these paired scriptures contradict each other. The book of mormon is purported to be a second witness to the bible. There are definitely concepts in the bible that arent in the book of mormon, and concepts in the book of mormon that arent in the bible. 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.
Bible q does the book of mormon contradict the bible. There are many serious objections to the claim of joseph smith and the lds church that the book of mormon is divinely inspired latterday scripture supplemental to the bible. Contradictions in lds scriptures utah lighthouse ministry. Article citing verses in book of mormon that contradict specific teaching of the bible both cannot be from god.
Contradictions between the book of mormon and the holy bible. Why scriptures sometimes contradict each other and what to do. Does the book of mormon compliment the bible, or contradict it. The bible is inspired without any error and correct, and we see this reality when we read it, but the book of mormon only pretends to be inspired and is full of errors and contradictions. The book of mormon contains numerous passages that contradict what the bible says. The bible needed the book of mormon to act as a second witness just a paul tells the corinthians that in the mouth of two or three witnesses shall every word be established. Bible, inerrancy of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. What are the key differences between mormonism and christianity. The book of mormon speaks clearly that it was not inspired by god when you.
The book of mormon is purported to be a new revelation, one that mormons say is part of the new covenant to israel and another witness to the truth of the bible history of the church 4. The bible is claimed to contradict the book of mormon teaching that children cannot sin under eight years of age. The simple truth of the matter is that the book of mormon contradicts the bible in many areas. The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which adherents believe contains writings of ancient prophets who lived on the american. The book of mormon claims that jesuss atonement provided for the immortality for all people. However, they do not believe the bible, as it is currently available, is without error. Does the book of mormon compliment the bible, or contradict. By definition, he is omniscient and perfect in all his ways cf. The book of mormon contradicts itself and the bible.
The bible is claimed to place sin at the point of conception. Jan 10, 2006 this appears to be the position of the late mormon general authority b. Why you shouldnt ask god if the book of mormon is true. The fact that there are numerous disagreements between the bible and the book of mormon does not disparage the bible in any way. The book of mormon teaches that little children are not capable of sin because they do not have a. Clearly, the book of mormon does teach that the son of god was begotten by the holy ghost, just as the bible also states. Not only does this mormon belief contradict the bible, it contradicts its own scriptures. Three simple ways to show contradictions in the mormon belief. Watch closely to find out how the the book of mormon is in contradiction to the bible. Walter martin writes, anyone who thinks that children under age eight cannot sin has not visited the classrooms of todays schools. Following is a short comparison between christian doctrine and. The bible plainly states that the gospel, with its inclusion of gentiles, was not fully revealed until after christs death. It may contradict your interpretation of the bible, but not ours. Mar 29, in the mormon book doctrine and covenants, a collection of gods that contradicts the bible, namely, that the father does not dwell in mans.
Book of mormontranslation errors from the kjv fairmormon. Feb 26, 2005 since the mormon doctrine and the bible are contradictory, it has to be irrelevant. The following examples are some of such contradictions. Oct 05, 2016 the fact that there are numerous disagreements between the bible and the book of mormon does not disparage the bible in any way. The writer of the book of mormon simply did not have his facts straight. 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. I am a mormon, so i definitely know that mormonism does not contradict the bible. The book of mormon doesnt even contradict your erroneous interpretation of the bible. Another approach is to challenge one of their beliefs, such as their belief about god. Christian is an english word, and neither the bible nor the book of mormon was originally written. And how do we overcome the contradictions we find in the scriptures. Since the book of mormon is mostly plagiarism of the bible, it may not directly contradict in many areas. And whereas the bible is organically linked to the earthly ministry of jesus christ by extensive. Christian wasnt the original word used in either the biblical text or on the plates in the book of alma.
And behold, he shall be born of mary at jerusalem alma 7. Aug, 2015 many people believe the mormon church is simply a denomination or group within christianity. Only that interpretation that comes through the holy ghost is true. The book of mormon contradicts itself and other inspired mormon writings. Listen to the words of christ, your redeemer, your lord and.
If this is the case, then this would resolve the apparent contradiction between the bible and the book of mormon regarding what happened at the time of christs death, for we would have 3 hours of darkness in. The teaching of the bible makes this an impossibility. We dont see the book of mormon as contradicting the bible. 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. Remember, the correct doctrine of the trinity is that there is only one god who has existed for eternity.
If it is true, then joseph smith is true and so is mormonism. Below are just some of the contradictions weve found between the bible and the book of mormon. Bible and book of mormon contradictions by sandra tanner the bible plainly states that the gospel, with its inclusion of gentiles, was not fully revealed until after christs death. However, almost none of the lds doctrine and beliefs are held in the bom. 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. But i did a little studying on that one and bethlehem was like a.
These include endowments, celestial marriage, and specific tithing. Where does the book of mormon contradict the bible. Obviously, i have a bit of an advantage in this topic, since i read both the bible and the book of mormon on a regular basis. However, if that is true, then why does the book of mormon contradict mormon theology.
The book of mormon doesnt contradict the bible per say, sure it might take the overall idea out of context but the book of mormon is just some. Latterday prophets contradict the bible and the book of mormon on this point. Where does the book of mormon contradict the bible, however, the book of mormon maintains that this knowledge was had in b. Does the book of mormon contradict the bible regarding. Where does the book of mormon contradict the bible page.
Apr, 2010 yes, the book of mormon contradicts the bible. Read on for powerful insights from lds scholars fiona and terryl. Its very similar to the question, is the mormon jesus different than the real jesus, the christiantm jesus. Jun 07, 20 your initial claim that the book of mormon clearly contradicts the bible on several points continues to lose credibility. While claiming to follow the bible, are they actually contradicting the word of god. Ces letter mismatches verses here is how the sermon on the mount compares between the kjv bible and book of mormon. Mormon doctrine says that jesus and satan are brothers. The problem with the book of mormon isnt where it contradicts the christian bible, but where it agrees with the bible but shouldnt. What does the book of mormon contain that the bible does. I have heard people say this before, but i have read both books and i didnt notice any contradictions. The book of mormon vs the bible christian research institute. The bible is infallible and does not contradict itself 2 timothy 3. The bible says that the followers of christ were first called christians in antioch a few years after christ died acts 11.
The bible versus the book of mormon apologetics press. The book of mormon contains many linguistic similarities to the king james bible kjv. However, the book of mormon claims the christian church was established as early as 147 b. The book of mormon is not a different version of the bible, it is a different book written by different prophets, teaching the same gospel. Since mormons believe the bible is inspired along with their. 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. These book of mormon verses should match the inspired jst version instead of the incorrect kjv version that joseph later fixed.
Are there obvious contradictions between the book of. It is easily demonstrated that none of these paired scriptures contradict. 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. Feb 26, 2005 since the book of mormon is mostly plagiarism of the bible, it may not directly contradict in many areas. Bible ties to the book of mormon bible reference for lds. If we accept the book of mormon as our authority, this would contradict the bible, because both cannot be true. The only bible that joseph smith relied on was the king james version. Mormons also believe their doctrine and covenants and the pearl of great price are inspired works. The bible says that jesus was born in bethlehem matthew 2. Simply put, if both the bible and the book of mormon were inspired by god, then they never would contradict each other. Does the book of mormon contradict the bible regarding when are children capable of sin. End it with charity there is always a fine line to walk when challenging the beliefs of others. Your initial claim that the book of mormon clearly contradicts the bible on several points continues to lose credibility. Where does the book of mormon contradict the bible page 6.
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