In this podcast, we will examine the book of mormon verses that are unique to the church of jesus christ of latterday saints and compare them to the bible. In addition to joseph smith, the lord provided for eleven others to see the gold plates for themselves and to be special witnesses of the truth and. Consider the teachings by king benjamin and alma on testimony and conversion see mosiah 45 and alma 5. Precepts taught in the book of mormon, more than in any other book, help us overcome these spiritually destructive tendencies of pride 1718. The book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ.
The book of mormon is filled with preceptsdirections, rules, and commandmentsthat if applied in our lives will help draw us closer to god than the precepts we will find in any other book. The most correct of any book on earth was a bold statement to make in joseph. Joseph smith the book of mormon is the most correct of any book on this. I told the brethren that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion, and a man would get nearer to god. What does the book of mormon teach about the temple. In this section of the website, readers will find concise answers to questions that have been raised about the credibility of the book of mormon. The purpose here is to help all readers find these informative resources quickly and satisfactorily. I told the brethern that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion, and a man would get nearer to god by abiding by its precepts. Concerning this record the prophet joseph smith said. Hinckley challenged church members to read the book of mormon before the end of the year. I told the brethren that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our reli gion, and a man would get nearer to god by abiding by its precepts, than by any other book.
This is one of those precepts in the book of mormon that can easily make latter day saints squirm if it is allowed to apply to the church and not necessarily to other people. The church of jesus christ of latter day saints is also true. Basically a fictional tale of a large extended family leaving jerusalem to the american continent and their descendants. One of the book of mormons precepts is clearly the centrality of the temple. We have no interest in teaching by the wisdom or learning or according to the precepts of men. In my humble opinion any book that is a product of the sperry symposium is enlightening and worth reading and contemplating. The introduction to the book of mormon contains this declaration by the prophet joseph smith.
How can we more effectively read, study and ponder the truths of the book of mormon, keystone to our religion. Many members of the latter day saint movement claim historical authenticity of the book of mormon. I told the brethern that the book of mormon was the most. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading living the book of mormon. Abiding by its precepts, from joseph smiths introductory statement to the book of mormon. I told the brethren that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion, and a man would get nearer to god by abiding by its precepts, than by any other book history of the church, 4. Hidden truths behind mormonism and the church of the latter day saints james r white duration. What does the claim that the book of mormon is the most correct book mean. The theory that the book of mormon is an ancient american history is not accepted as scientifically verifiable by the mainstream. Top 10 teachings of mormonism not supported by the book of. They say it supports and even outranks the bible as a source of truth. Lewiss powerful testimony pertaining to the divinity of jesus christ and then apply that same thinking to the divinity of the book of mormon. Book of mormon, 1837, page 122 the joseph smith papers.
They are dedicated in their fields of study and professions. Learning to ponder and live by the precepts of the book of mormon. The book of mormon shall stand as a testimony against the world, ether 5. Introductory pages of the book of mormon part 1 come.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. As a doctrinal concept, the ability for truth to be lost is discussed specifically in the book of mormon in several different places. In what circumstances was the book of mormon written. In a first presidency message in august 2005, president gordon b. If readers will apply their knowledge of the temple to the rich text of the book of mormon, they will find that temple themes and imagery appear again and again.
He said that in previous times the saints had been under condemnation because they had treatedthe book of mormon and other revelations lightly. This chapter will examine what the book of mormon teaches about order. Religious studies center, brigham young university. Joseph smiths statement rings true 166 years later. Regarding this book, joseph smith said, the book of mormon is the most correct of any book on this earth, and the keystone of our religion, and a man would get nearer to god by abiding by its precepts than by any other book. These groups were led by prophets who recorded their religious and secular histories on metal plates. Test your knowledge of the book of mormon mormonism. They offer fresh perspectives on book of mormon principles and people already familiar.
How can a man or woman get nearer to god by abiding by its precepts than any other book. In mormon theology, many lost truths are restored in the book of mormon, which mormons hold to be divine scripture and equal in authority to the bible. Joseph smith, who translated the gold plates from which the book of mormon came, had this to say. It even claims after jesus supposedly died on the cross he came to the ameri.
The teachings are powerful, practical, and they shed light on many aspects of daily living. In light of such a fantastic claim, it behooves an individual to take a serious look at the precepts found in the book of mormon. Beliefs and practices of the church of jesus christ of latterday. Narrative, doctrines, and precepts of the book of mormon. The lord revealed a similar principle to joseph smith in 1832. Why did nephi say that people had to learn things line upon. Come follow me 2020 podcasts with rod meldrum book of. Book of mormon questions and answers book of mormon central. The precept of order in the book of mormon is one of the plain and precious truths contained therein. This view finds no acceptance outside of mormonism. An account written by the hand of mormon, upon plates taken from the plates of nephi. According to joseph smith in the history of the church 4.
Ray, proper ordera powerful precept of the book of mormon, in living the book of mormon. What are the precepts directions, rules, commandments of. More recently, prophets have encouraged members of the church to read the book of mormon and study it for themselves. I will give unto the children of men line upon line, precept upon precept. I told the brethren that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion, and a man would get nearer to. Book of mormon truth in love ministry witnessing to. Qqfm is a series of quick questions for mormons hence the name and other interest parties to ponder. Welch commented on the templecentered nature of the book. Abiding by its precepts book of mormon study notes.
God has to deliver perfect justice, and only true repentance through confessing your sins, abstaining from them, seeking for god to forgive you freely, joining the. Learning to ponder and live by the precepts of the book of. Book of mormon word change christian research institute. Another testament of jesus christ, in the book of mosiah, we read, and they had viewed themselves in their own carnal state, even less than the dust of the earth. Book of mormon principles book of mormon teachings. Its not reading the book of mormon that brings us nearer to god, its abiding by the precepts. One glance at the table of contents tells you that youre in for a treatnot just the usual platitudes but a really indepth lesson on living what the book. I submit that anyone who reads the book of mormon and receives a testimony of its truthfulness by the power of the holy ghost will be motivated to live a life more consistent with the teachings of the lord jesus christ. Come follow me lesson the keystone of our religion.
We want to teach the gospel the way the lord would have us teach it, and to do it under the power and influence of the holy ghost. In 1841, joseph smith left little doubt regarding the book of mormons superiority over the bible when he announced that a man would get nearer to god by abiding by the precepts in the book of mormon than by any other book history of the church4. There are many types of questions, and answers have usually been published previously in several places. As the bible is a record of gods dealings with the inhabitants of the eastern hemisphere, the book of mormon tells of a people who were led by god from jerusalem to the western hemisphere 600 years prior to the birth of the savior. This year the symposium takes its theme, living the book of mormon. Proper ordera powerful precept of the book of mormon.
Book of mormonlanguagereformed egyptian fairmormon. The book of mormon records the visit of jesus christ to people in the americas following his resurrection. The importance of the precept of order is evident in its repetition throughout the book of mormon and other sacred scriptures. I told the brethren that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion, and a man would get nearer to god by abiding by. Theyve already made some changes in it, but there are some things that are really powerful here like joseph smith statement, where he said that he told the brethren that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth and the keystone of our religion and a man god, by abiding by its precepts and by any other book, some people. The book of mormon is filled with preceptsdirections, rules, and commandmentsthat if applied in our lives will help draw us closer to god than the precepts. I told the brethren that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion, and a man would get nearer to god by abiding by its precepts, than by any other book. In 1841 joseph smith declared that the book of mormon was the keystone of our religion, and a man would get nearer to god by abiding by its precepts than by any other book teachings of the prophet joseph smith, 194. The book of mormon was written in the circumstance of highly contentious 19thcentury american sectarian christian controversy and division, and christian re.
Top 40 inspirational book of mormon scriptures the lifey app. To the inside front cover are affixed four clippings of descriptions of different versions of first edition copies of the book of mormon and of an 1854 edition of the doctrine and covenants, along with a clipping describing the origin of the text of the book of mormon and a bookplate of the shepard book company of salt lake city, utah. The following precepts are those which i have uncovered and which have helped me. According to the quote from joseph smith i told the brethren that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion, and a man would get nearer to god by abiding by its precepts, than by any other book. Nephi told his people to continuously seek knowledge from god, because god teaches people, line upon line, precept upon precept. Everything but the house ebth, a premier estate sale marketplace, placed a fine and rare partiallyrestored copy of the 1830 first edition of the book of mormon up for auction today. Many people do not understand that the word saint does not mean demigod, as the catholic church uses it, lds folks use the word saint as a follower of christ, or disciple. The prophet joseph smith said a man would get nearer to god by abiding by its precepts, than by any other book see the introduction to the book of mormon when i read this statement, i resolved to read the whole book of mormon and try to discover its precepts and then try to abide them. Abiding by its precepts kindle edition by strathearn, gaye, swift, charles. I told the brethren that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth.
The book of mormon was written for the intent that we may believe the bible, morm. Book of mormon introduction the prophet joseph smith said. Lds what are the precepts taught in the book of mormon. The lds church teaches that this is the only gospel ever taught by jesus, and that it is imparted in the bible, doctrine and covenants, and most plainly in the book. Most, but not all, mormons hold the books connection to ancient american history as an article of their faith. The book of mormon teaches that to successfully put our lives in order, we must do so through the proper application of gospel principles, through participation in and faithfulness to the saving ordinances, and through the blessings of the priesthood bestowed by those who have been properly ordained. The precepts found in the book of mormon help me better understand god and draw closer to him. The book of mormon is a religious record of three groups of people who migrated from the old world to the american continents. And your minds in times past have been darkened because of.