In addition to teaching the fulness of the gospel of jesus christ, the book of mormon fortifies followers of christ against the false teachings and ideas prevalent in the last days. One way it accomplishes this is by exposing the enemies of christ and identifying the false doctrines they spread. The third comes from the writings of the founder of the church joseph smith, and the fourth is the writings of church leaders, especially the church presidents who are considered to be inspired. In contrast to the book of mormon, the bible proves to be historically accurate and internally consistent. 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. These are five problems with the book of mormon, and to doubt its authenticity as an ancient document. Top 10 embarrassments of the mormon religion listverse. It assumes that the book of mormon either came through revelation or translation.
It was prepared by the hand of the lord over a period of more than a thousand years, by seers who were writing and speaking to future readers. The translation of the book of mormon came to joseph smith by revelation. In this episode, dave explores some of the prophecies of joseph smith, the. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from. And when they had gone through and hewn down all my people save it were twenty and four of us, among whom was my son moroni and we having survived the dead of our people, did behold on the morrow, when the lamanites had returned unto their camps, from the top of the hill cumorah, the ten thousand of my people who were hewn down, being led in the. Teachings of the book of mormon and joseph smith regarding. The book of mormon by joseph smith, paperback barnes. The book of mormon restores plain and precious truths that have been lost from the bible. Disproves mormonism using the bible, mormon scripture, statistical analysis and common sense.
Twelve beliefs the mormon church might not want you to know about. Mormon goddesses will spend eternity in full submission to their godhusband. The book of mormon shows joseph smith to be a false prophet. New theory connects a native american prophet with joseph. Why thousands of errors in the original 1830 the book of mormon. Mormons teach that they can become gods and goddesses. Mormon leaders tell us no mormon teachings in the book of mormon. The book of mormon shows joseph smith to be a false. For if the book of mormon is true, then jesus is the christ, joseph smith was his prophet, the church. Along the way we will visit such figures as arius, servetus, fosdick, and even a few you might find on television today. Joseph fielding smith, the tenth president of the lds church 197072.
Joseph smiths statement, therefore, is a concise declaration that the book of mormon is the most correct of any book because it has the power to change individuals into more correct christlike people. Confusion about what the bible teaches is the result of many plain and precious things being removed from the bible, resulting in widespread apostasy in christianity 1 nephi 14. But the book of mormon contradicts and says that his son, mulek, lived. A motion picture about the life and legacy of joseph smith, the founding prophet of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints who translated the. The question assumes there is conflict between the past and the present, the new and the old, between revelation and translation. It is very clear what biblical apologist meant by his op. 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 continent from approximately 2200 bc to ad 421.
If joseph smith was a prophet, then the church of jesus christ of latter day saints is the same church that christ established while he was on the earth. Laurie mafflykipp, phd, is the archer alexander distinguished professor at the. Why does the book of mormons teachings reflect the religious conflicts of the early 19th century including. There lies the bait to believe their book of mormon. Nephi, one of the prophetwriters of the book of mormon, testifies that the book.
The mormons revere and follow a false prophet and heretic. It confounds false doctrines and lays down contention. If joseph smith was a deceiver, who willfully attempted to mislead the people, then he should be exposed. During his life, smith made several prophecies, many documented in the doctrine and covenants, a book of scripture in several of the movements. Jan 02, 2020 joseph smith, and hence the book of mormon, fails the twin tests of deuteronomy and 18. First, compare what he says to scripture and if what the prophet teaches contradict scripture, then he is false. Within the basic parameters of lds thought there are many possible ways of understanding the book of mormon faithfully. It was first published in march 1830 by joseph smith as the book of mormon. Contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible. Protecting ourselves against the false doctrines of the.
Why the ldsmormons will never be part of the body of christ. However, none are more significant than the numerous contradictions between book of mormon teaching and the bible. We continue this morning with a false teacher who has at least 15 million. They will put biblical prophets and mormon prophets to the test in order to find.
A precept is a command, a mandate, an order pertaining to proper behavior. Robertss typewritten manuscript of more than 400 pages, titled book of mormon difficulties was. Joseph, having little education, needed a scribe to write down the words which he translated. A second goal is to help people who talk with mormons, so they can know the truth about mormonism 1 peter 3. Mormonism is a religion less than two centuries old, but in this short time it has managed to accrue a long list of embarrassments which the church leaders would prefer were kept. Archeology and false history of the book of mormon. Nephis plates are also conveniently there in josephs collection, so he translates them instead barrett, joseph smith and the restoration. Smith, they will say, translated the book of mormon from golden plates he dug up in a hill in new york in the early 1800s. Mar 28, 2011 a motion picture about the life and legacy of joseph smith, the founding prophet of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints who translated the book of mormon. Provides concrete evidence disproving the book of abraham, demonstrating that joseph smith was a false prophet. If you are a book of mormon believing parent, you are strongly encouraged to follow the teachings in the book. Robert millet the book of mormon exposes false doctrine pt. Why does the mormon church still teach that joseph smith was a true prophet of god after he made a false prophecy about a temple being. If the book of mormon is true, then joseph smith was a prophet.
Joseph smith receiving the nephi plates from angel moroni why we must reject the book of mormon. They use the book of mormon to try establish joseph smith as a prophet and then you are introduced to more of their false doctrines, by the doctrine and covenants, pearl of great price, etc. According to our teachings, satan and an army of supporters were cast down to earth from the premortal spirit world. If the mormon church is false, then you are convinced that all churches devoid of truth. Teachings of the prophet joseph smith, 345346, and history of the church, vol. As students study accounts of false teachers in the book of mormon, they will. The devil was born as a spirit after jesus in the morning of preexistence, mormon doctrine, p. In fact, the book of mormon teaches against most points of lds theology. Any opposing forces to the church help prove to you that the church must be true, especially in light of the book of mormon teachings on opposition. The book of mormon was written anciently for our day. Someone who accepts joseph smith as a prophet and the book of mormon translated from the nephi plates as an inspired message from god.
Roberts, noted scholar and a general authority in the mormon church, whose secret manuscript has only fairly recently been published, and who had come to question the book of mormon quite some time before ferguson did. Examining the book of mormon a christian view probe. Teachings and doctrines of the book of mormon midterm. It is a personal perspective based on years of study and observation, but should not be considered as any sort of official presentation of lds doctrine. Anything written by a former mormon must be false or, at best, unreliable. Latterday saints already believe the book of mormon is a revealed book, and that angels and divine intervention played a major role in its coming forth. Mormonism is a religion less than two centuries old, but in this short time it has managed to. Joseph smith, the founder of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, commonly known as the mormons, claimed to be a prophet of god. Joseph smiths statement avers that a person will draw nearer to god by abiding by the precepts of the book of. Teachings and doctrines of the book of mormon midterm exam. We testify that when used together, the bible and the book of mormon confound false doctrines teachings of ezra taft benson, p. Mormon leaders tell us no mormon teachings in the book of.
False prophecies in the book of mormon life after ministry. When mormon missionaries properly called latter day saints or simply lds come to your door, they will often offer a free copy of the book of mormon and tell you about its author, joseph smith. Grant hardy offers a typical assessment when he argues that the book of mormon contributes little to lds ritual aside from the wording of sacramental prayers. Peter manseaus new book suggests that joseph smith and the book of mormon may have been influenced by a seneca religious prophet who died 200 years ago. The theology of the book of mormon an introduction to the. If smith had been sincere in claiming the ability to produce another identical translation of mormon s abridgement, he would not have been.
Joseph smith declared that the book of mormon could draw folks nearer to god through obeying its teachings than any other book. Mormon is allegedly a prophethistorian who was the native american believed by mormons to have written the book of mormon the main religious text of the church of jesus christ of latter day saints mormonism. The translation was completed in 1829, giving us the book of mormon. Apr 01, 2017 these are five problems with the book of mormon, and to doubt its authenticity as an ancient document. Lds are key lds teachings derived from the book of mormon. Mormon beliefs are also shown to contradict both the bible and the book of mormon. The evidence appears to point to the fact that the book of mormon is not an ancient historical text, but an 18th century work created by joseph smith. It is a general instruction or rule for action, a maxim, esp. It also does not have the absurd teachings that we find in the book of mormon. Oct 05, 2012 consider the following statements by mormon leaders. The goal is not to harm mormon people but to help them obey the teachings of the above scriptures. As a companion to the bible, the book of mormon is a witness of jesus christs divinity and his role as the savior of the world.
Alma 12 this idea was originated by anselm of canterbury and was a raging debate during the time of joseph smith. Consider the following statements by mormon leaders. Genesis both descriptions are wrong out of order and impossible 2. In a new day for the book of mormon, terryl givens mentions that nonlds religious historian ann taves accepted the challenge to really study the origins of the book of mormon, and came to believe that. Christ of latterday saints also known as the mormon church. Twelve beliefs the mormon church might not want you to. The book of mormon is more correct than the bible, history of the church, 4.
Why does the book of mormon agree completely with the 4 th and 5 th century creeds and completely disagree with the teachings of joseph smith. The only bible that joseph smith relied on was the king james version. They need to see whether or not the teachings of their leaders agree with scripture. By the time of his death, 14 years later, he had attracted tens of thousands of followers and founded a religion that continues to the present. Joseph smith, founder of the latter day saint movement, is viewed by the movements adherents as a prophet in the tradition of the ancient prophets recorded in the bible. And joseph smith, the prophet, the instrument whom god used to translate this. We do not wish incorrect and unsound doctrines to be handed down to posterity under the sanction of great names, to be received and valued by future generations as authentic and reliable, errors in history and doctrine, if left uncorrected by us who are conversant with the events, and who are in. I was a mormon for 40 years until the true christ me out about 25 years ago t have my faith in him alone. This book the book of mormon must be either true of false. Anything written by a former mormon must be false or, at. Leaving the mormon church after years of being a mormon is. Joseph smith introduced new scripture, the book of mormon which undergirds. I can attest to most of your research as the doctrines of godhead certainly evolved as the mormon church had to cover one deception his declaration of 3 gods to proclaim that joseph smith is still a true prophet.
We testify that when used together, the bible and the book of mormon confound false doctrines teachings of. The book of mormon shows joseph smith to be a false prophet last night on the streets of manti, i had an interesting discussion with a man about his beliefs and the book of mormon. They are the same teachings as found in the new testament. Mar 09, 2014 a few weeks ago i set out on a new series of articles through which i intend to scan the history of the churchfrom its earliest days all the way to the present timeto examine some of christianitys most notorious false teachers. This thread is being started to try and alleviate many misunderstandings regarding lds beliefs about the godhead meaning god the father, god the son, and the holy ghost and about book of mormon and joseph smiths teachings about the godhead. Why does the book of mormon s teachings reflect the religious conflicts of the early 19th century including. After the expose of josephs brother, the article in that weeks periodical went on to talk about orson pratts false teachings on how the world was created and where god came from.
In the mormon religion, extra biblical information is central to its false teaching. Joseph smith plagiarized verbatim almost every single chapter from isaiah for example, thats just for starters. When we study the book of mormon, our understanding of the doctrines in the bible is clarified. Why were oaths taken so seriously in the book of mormon. The false prophet joseph smith, only translated of the imaginary plates. Why not name a few core unique mormon teachings found there, ive list a few below not found there joseph smith. December 23, 1805 june 27, 1844 was an american religious leader and founder of mormonism and the latter day saint movement. The origin of the hill comora wildly racial statements in mormon writings. 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. May 27, 2002 in contrast to the book of mormon, the bible proves to be historically accurate and internally consistent.
He was older, in his sixties, and he had been studying the book fervently. Consider the following list of teachings of the book of mormon, all of which were part of the angloamerican cultural context in which joseph lived. Mormonism, latter day saints church, joseph smith, book of. Using the interpreters, joseph orated the record to his scribes emma smith, martin harris, and oliver cowdery. So the question of all questions deals with the truthfulness of book of mormon. However, absolutely none of the distinctive commands of the lds church are in the book of mormon. When he was 24, smith published the book of mormon.