The book of mormon doesnt even contradict your erroneous interpretation of the bible. Where does the book of mormon contradict the bible page 8. David, we agree that, if you want to know the truth, then the bible is not open to personal interpretation. Yes, the quran contradicts the bible in a number of ways. Aug, 2015 many people believe the mormon church is simply a denomination or group within christianity. The bible at the end of revelation says not to add anything to it. Oct 05, 2016 if both the bible and the book of mormon are inspired by god, then reason demands that they must never contradict one another. Seems to me, what youre describing, your own special revelation would, and should, supercede what your prophet says. The book of mormon teaches that god has flesh and bones and that he has a wife with whom they produce spirit offspring in heaven that will inhabit human bodies on earth. And how do we overcome the contradictions we find in the scriptures. Without the bible, we can read about christs ministry other anything the. Please post your quotations from the book of mormon only.
The bible has stood alone for many yearsbut in the last daysits becoming evident why the bible needs the book of mormon. However, if that is true, then why does the book of mormon contradict mormon theology. It may contradict your interpretation of the bible, but not ours. Apr, 2010 yes, the book of mormon contradicts the bible. Contrary to the bible, the book of mormon claims that one son of king zedekiah escaped destruction and came to the americas. Jul 06, 2011 the bible came first, not the book of mormon. Does the book of mormon contradict joseph smiths translation. Mormons teach that salvation exaltation comes through faith in christ plus baptism plus works, i. Each reads very much like the bible in type and breadth of thematic concerns and literary forms history, law, psalm. If there are differences between the bible and the book of mormon, they reject the bible.
It requires a literal interpretation of the basic biblical historical story, including the tower of babel. Sandra tanner provides a list of eight items which she claims are contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible. The book of mormon contradicts itself and other inspired mormon writings. The book of mormon is divided into smaller books, titled after the individuals named as primary authors and, in most versions, divided into chapters and verses. Below are just some of the contradictions weve found between the bible and the book of mormon. And whereas the bible is organically linked to the earthly ministry of jesus christ by extensive surviving manuscript evidence going back as far as a.
While some passages might seem to show the bible contradicting itself, they can usually be understood correctly by applying one or more of the following principles. 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. It is easily demonstrated that none of these paired scriptures contradict each other. Aug 08, 2012 the latterday saint canon consists of four books. The following examples are some of such contradictions. Oct 12, 2008 does the book of mormon contradict the bible. For information on sources of mormon quotations, see the section titled mormon documents. Nov 19, 2015 i am a mormon, so i definitely know that mormonism does not contradict the bible. Contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible its me jessie.
Latterday prophets contradict the bible and the book of mormon on this point. The book of mormon vs the bible christian research institute. Does the book of mormon contradict as in deny the truth of the bible. Contradictions between the book of mormon and the holy. 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. First, im not a mormon, and i dont believe that the book of mormon is an authentic revelation from god. No book from gods hand will contain factual mistakes because he does not make mistakes. The egyptian language was a very corrupt language from.
The book of mormon includes mistranslated biblical passages that were later changed in joseph smiths translation of the bible. Another testament of jesus christ doctrine and covenants a compilation of revelations and writings given since the restoration of. So, are these other allegedly holy books consistent with the bible. I have heard people say this before, but i have read both books and i didnt notice any contradictions.
The book of mormon and the king james bible wikipedia. Inside the book of mormon it doesnt deny the truth of the bible. If it is true, then joseph smith is true and so is mormonism. How the bible and the book of mormon work together. This list either misunderstands and misrepresents lds doctrine, or misinterprets the. The book of mormon is additional material therefore contradicts the bibles own teachings. The bible is claimed to place sin at the point of conception. Below are just some of the contradictions weve found between the bible. Simply put, if both the bible and the book of mormon were inspired by god, then they never would contradict each other. The writer of the book of mormon simply did not have his facts straigh.
The bible does not contradict the book of mormon youtube. Three simple ways to show contradictions in the mormon. Sometimes the quotation is explicit, as in the second book of nephi, which contains 18 quoted chapters of the book of isaiah. I mean, i hear it said so often, but no one ever seems to be willing to step up to the plate and say here it is. Bible quotations are from the new american standard version. It is written in english very similar to the early modern english linguistic style of the king james version of the bible, and has since been fully or partially translated into 111. Book of mormon contradictions contradict mormon excuses. 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.
Where does the book of mormon contradict the bible. Obviously, the mormons have attempted to give credence to their scripture by comparing it to the bible. However, the book of mormon claims the christian church was established as early as 147 b. Furthermore, a crucial element of the mormon religion. 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. 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. Clearly, the book of mormon does teach that the son of god was begotten by the holy ghost, just as the bible also states. However, a close look at its key book, the book of mormon, reveals many concerning contradictions between its teachings and the bible. Are there obvious contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible. Book of mormon difficulties, contradictions and explanations.
Article citing verses in book of mormon that contradict specific teaching of the bible both cannot be from god. Take another stick and write on it, joseph ephraims wood and all the house of israel loyal to him. Bible ties to the book of mormon bible reference for lds. The holy bible king james version the book of mormon. By definition, he is omniscient and perfect in all his ways cf. 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. The egyptian language was a very corrupt language from idol. Three simple ways to show contradictions in the mormon belief. The book of mormon teaches that little children cannot sin because they have no sin nature moroni 8. The book of mormon contains many linguistic similarities to the king james bible kjv. This is simply a case of man trying to interpret scripture on his own, not to mention a man with no historical knowledge.
These book of mormon verses should match the inspired jst version instead of the incorrect kjv version that joseph later fixed. There is always a fine line to walk when challenging the beliefs of others. For 26 consecutive weeks beginning on january 2, 1997, there appeared an accurate and informative series of newspaper articles in the wetumpka herald circulation 4,400 entitled the bible and the book of mormon connecting links. According to the book of mormon, about 600 years before christ, a nephite prophet predicted that many plain and precious parts 1 nephi. As we have seen, none of these paired scriptures contradict each other. This book is an outgrowth of those articles and the public reaction which the articles engendered.
Members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints the mormon church use the king james bible as their bible and consider it to be the word of god. He talks about how, one major way that the book of mormon clarifies the bible is not so much to agree in lockstep, but to challenge and correct some of its themes. Obviously, the god of truth will not contradict himself 2 timothy 2. The bible plainly states that the gospel, with its inclusion of gentiles, was not fully revealed until after christs death. Apr 23, 2007 many say the book of revelations in the bible contradicts the book of mormon. The book of mormon contradicts itself and the bible. Does the book of mormon compliment the bible, or contradict it. Why the bible needs the book of mormon greg trimble. The bible is claimed to contradict the book of mormon teaching that children cannot sin under eight years of age. However, the book of mormon not only lacks the inspiration of the holy spirit, it is also full of lies. Walter martin writes, anyone who thinks that children under age eight cannot sin has not visited the classrooms of todays schools.
The first concern to consider is its declaration that the book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ. Why scriptures sometimes contradict each other and what to do. Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth. The book of mormon is embarrassingly without the bible. Do mormons read the book of mormon or the holy bible. The bible the bible teaches that all men have sinned and fallen short of the glory of god. How can anything meaningful be said about this question. Many people believe the mormon church is simply a denomination or group within christianity.
The egyptian language was a very corrupt language from idol worshiping people who had. Contradictions between the book of mormon and the holy bible. Critics note that there is no physical proof of the existence of golden plates. And where it never challenges, disagrees with or contradicts the orthodox christian creeds. It requires a naive acceptance of a single prophet named isaiah, instead. But surveying the text, i havent really seen anything in the bom that directly contradicts the bible, or that cant be reasonably explained. This video covers but a few of the many contradiction between the book of mormon and the word of truth, the holy bible. Bible q does the book of mormon contradict the bible. Apologetics press the bible versus the book of mormon. The bible says believers were first called christians after pauls ministry in antioch.
Disproves mormonism using the bible, mormon scripture, statistical analysis and common sense. The book of mormon makes extrabiblical claims that are contrary to both scripture and history. However, the book of mormon fails the tests that the bible gives to identify genuine revelations from god. Following is a short comparison between christian doctrine and mormon doctrine. Apr 30, 2016 does the book of mormon compliment the bible, or contradict it. Only that interpretation that comes through the holy ghost is true. I pray that you search these many contradictions out.
Members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints believe the holy bible and the book of mormon. They preach that god was once a man who became exalted after living a righteous life and doing good works teachings of. Many mormon beliefs contradict key principles of the christian faith. 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. Not only does this mormon belief contradict the bible, it contradicts its own scriptures. Joseph smith claimed that in the time jeremiah prophesied in jerusalem around 600 b.
The book of mormon contains numerous passages that contradict what the bible says. Are there obvious contradictions between the book of. Its very similar to the question, is the mormon jesus different than the real jesus, the christiantm jesus. 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. The problem with the book of mormon isnt where it contradicts the christian bible, but where it agrees with the bible but shouldnt. The book of mormon confirms what the bible says about jesus christ and clarifies many other christian doctrines. Rather than god confusing the language of all the earth at the tower of babel as the bible records genesis 11. Each book describes gods interactions with people in a different area of the world, but both books teach many of the same principles. The following examples are conspicuous instances of such contradictions.
Some aspects of mormon belief, such as the book of mormon, may contradict logic and scientific evidence, but mormonism seems otherwise consistent with the. 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. And behold, he shall be born of mary, at jerusalem which is the land of our forefathers, she being a virgin, a precious and chosen vessel, who shall be overshadowed and conceive by the power of the holy ghost, and bring forth a son, yea, even. Does the book of mormon compliment the bible, or contradict. Below are just some of the contradictions weve found between the bible and the. So, to even the playing field, let me provide you with my sources. And in some cases, expand in a way that where we think the story ends in the bible, the book of mormon says, theres more. Another testament of jesus christ are two volumes of scripture that testify of the divinity and earthly ministry of the savior, jesus christ. Contradictions between bible and book of mormon 2 timothy 3. 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. The bible says that jesus was born in bethlehem matthew 2. Oct 20, 2008 first, im not a mormon, and i dont believe that the book of mormon is an authentic revelation from god. Audio download options are there contradictions in the bible. Why does the book of mormon mention swords and cimeters when scimitars the current spelling did not come about until the rise of islam after 500 a.
But i did a little studying on that one and bethlehem was like a. Book of mormon contradictions contradict mormon excuses 03292018 by lifeafterministry alma 7. 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. Contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible.
How does the book of mormons and the bible compare. Jun 09, 2009 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. 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. Read on for powerful insights from lds scholars fiona and terryl givens. Why does the book of mormon mention silk, when silk did not exist in the americas at that time. The book of mormon and the bible support one anothers teachings, and we love both books. The bible versus the book of mormon apologetics press. We dont see the book of mormon as contradicting the bible. Do mormons read the book of mormon or the holy bible, or. While claiming to follow the bible, are they actually contradicting the word of god.
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