Since the days of adam and eve prophets testified that jesus would come to the earth to atone for the sins of the world. Specifically, the book of mormon was prepared for our day so that we would learn and grow by. The book of mormon and the church of jesus christ of. The church of jesus christ, headquartered in monongahela, pa, presents the bible and the book of mormon in a single mobile app. According to the books narrative, when joseph smith was 21 years old an angel named moroni gave him. The book of mormon another testament of jesus christ. Book of mormon the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. This app represents the restored gospel having the two scripture volumes together, fulfilling ezekiel 37. It is not to be confused with the lds church handbook of instructions after the death of joseph smith, the church he. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the.
It serves as a companion to the bible, reinforcing the witness of jesus christ, and adding new insights into his sacred mission. With the faith now of one of the fastestgrowing religions in the country, doubleday is proud to publish this first official. Plain and precious truths of christ in the book of mormon. This weeks episode of the book of mormon videos is abinadi testifies of jesus christ mosiah 1118. What the book of mormon tells us about jesus christ. The book of mormon was preserved to come forth in these latter days to convince the jew and gentile that jesus is the christ, the eternal god. Jehovah, immanuel, holy messiah, lamb of god, redeemer of israel, and so on.
The fundamental principles of our religion is the testimony of the apostles and prophets concerning jesus christ, that he died, was buried, and rose again the third day, and ascended up into heaven. The book of mormon is a compilation of several books written by ancient prophets. This free, unabridged 26hour audio book is offered on mp3 download from the church of jesus christ of latterday saints website. Why do new testament words and phrases show up in the book of mormon. It is a spiritual topic, associated with faith, belief, testimony, emotion, revelation, and personal conviction. Book of mormon is a second witness of jesus christ. This book is a similar book, but it was written by prophets in the. The book of mormon is a religious record of three groups of people who migrated from the old world to the american continents.
The teachings of jesus christ in the book of mormon are plain and preciousby divine design. This title page serves as an introduction and preface to all that the reader encounters in the book of mormon, and reflects mormons own feelings about the work and the gospel of jesus christ. Ten testimonies of jesus christ from the book of mormon. The book of mormon is a convincing witness for jesus christ because its writers freely shared their personal testimonies of him and communicated their individual feelings and thoughts about his attributes and functions. It is the word of god and, like the bible, gives us guidance and inspiration in our daily lives. A dynamic, interactive, webfriendly presentation of the book of mormon. A book of mormon ruler named king noah leads some of his people to rebel against god. The book of mormon videos youtube channel is a collection of videos based on accounts from the book of mormon. Another testament of jesus christ is to convey to the modern world powerful testimonies of the divine mission and essential attributes of jesus christ, to the convincing of the jew and gentile that. What the book of mormon tells us about jesus christ religious.
Learn more about eight new episodes in the book of mormon. For the twelve million members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints worldwide six million in the united states, the book of mormon is literally the word of god, a companion volume to the bible that contains the everlasting gospel. It is ancient scripture that tells of christs ministry to the people of the western hemisphere following his death and resurrection. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The king replaces good priests with ones who do not keep the commandments of god. The book of mormon supports the bible and often clarifies the teachings of jesus christ.
Whether quetzalcoatl can tell us anything about the book of mormon remains unproven. The book of mormon records the visit of jesus christ to people in the americas following his resurrection. The book of mormon states that there shall be no other name given nor any other way nor means whereby salvation can come unto the children of men, only in and through the name of. The book of mormon is another witness of jesus christ and confirms the truths found in the holy bible. Jesus christ lived over 2,000 years ago but his life and ministry were prophesied of many years before. All material found at this site including visuals, text, icons, displays, databases, media. It is a spiritual topic, associated with faith, belief. Have you ever wondered how mormonsproperly referred to as members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saintsgot their.
The mormon handbook is a reference to the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds, headquartered in salt lake city, utah. Another testament of jesus christ and is a companion to the bible. The book was first published in 1830 by joseph smith, the founder of the latter day saint movement. Following jesus the book of mormon the bible family is forever purpose of life coming closer to god jesus christs church forgiveness life after death baptism temples healthy living belong worship services people and programs. Sherem demands to see a sign proving that christ will come, and he is.
I am a bible fan, and so i am quite familiar with the principles taught by jesus christ. This site is owned and operated by corporation of the presiding bishop of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, a utah corporation with its principal offices in salt lake city, utah, u. Wirth, quetzalcoatl, the maya maize god, and jesus christ question. Videos covering 221 pages of the book of mormon mosiah to alma will continue to be released on most fridays between then and may 15. First of all, it is apparent that inspired book of mormon writers knew that the titles christ and messiah were synonyms as john 1. The pivotal event of the book is an appearance of jesus christ in the americas shortly after his resurrection. The book of mormon is another testament of jesus christa sacred witness that he lives and acts for the immortality and eternal life of man. Top 40 inspirational book of mormon scriptures the lifey app. Find messages of christ to uplift your soul and invite the spirit.
Jesus christrelationship to quetzalcoatl fairmormon. Sherem preaches to the people against the doctrine of christ found in the scriptures and contends with the prophet jacob. 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. We were then, variously, the church of jesus christ, the church. The book of mormon is a pillar of revealed truth supporting and upholding the chief cornerstone, who is jesus christ. How can the book of mormon help me draw closer to jesus. In the first presidencys christmas devotional in 2015, elder david a. Sherem denies christ jacob 7 book of mormon youtube. The first videos from this multiyear book of mormon videos project are scheduled to be released in 2018. Jesus christ and the book of mormon via book of mormon central. Since it was first published in english in 1830, the book of mormon has been fully translated into 82 languages, and printed copies have totaled more than 150 million. Names of christ in the book of mormon the church of jesus christ.
Mormon doctrine clearly teaches that jesus christ is our savior. It is claimed that lds scholars believe that quetzalcoatl was jesus christ. Far from undermining the bible, the book of mormon. Do latterday saints believe that quetzalcoatl was actually jesus christ. Official website of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Why is the book of mormon another testament of jesus christ. Readers unfamiliar with the book of mormon are sometimes surprised to find how much, from the beginning to the end, the book is about jesus christ. Some may wonder what it means that the book of mormon is another testament and why this additional description is so important. Mcconkie once described it as a book that would shake the earth. In its more than 6,000 verses, the book of mormon refers to jesus christ almost 4,000 times and by 100 different names. Another testament of jesus christ, and we invite you to get your own free copy at. But why is the book of mormon so essential if we already have the bible to teach us about jesus christ. I am convinced that the book of mormon not only testifies of jesus christ but also restores some of those plain lost truths about him. In 1982, the phrase another testament of jesus christ was added as a subtitle to the book of mormon.
In the bible, both mark and luke tell the same stories about jesus, but you can learn more when you get information from two perspectives. Features translations for most major world languages. The first episode of the next batch of the book of mormon videos series from the church of jesus christ of latterday saint will be published next friday, march. It has been described as the keystone of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which, according to adherents, contains writings of ancient prophets who lived on the american continent from approximately 2200 bc to ad 421.
Its history was carefully written to build faith in christ, its stories show how that faith can lead to righteous actions, and its sermons and teachings explain the intricacies of christs doctrine. This volume provides extensive commentary on the title page of the book of mormon, written by the hand of mormon. Abinadi testifies of jesus christ mosiah 1118 book of. It could be said that the book of mormon is largely an account of people who changed because of the atonement of jesus christ. Divide into three groups and give each group one of the scriptures below to read or read or watch the illustrated book of mormon stories enos, alma the younger, antinephi, lehies. Of more than 6,000 verses in the book of mormon, far more than half refer directly to him. Bednar chronicled jesus christs birth from what we have in the book of luke in the new testament, as well as the book of mormon.
From the beginning, church members have accepted it as scripture. The reader can follow the savior throughout this holy scripture where he is identified as the holy one of israel. Book of mormon to come to life in new church video series. The book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ. Another testament of jesus christ kindle edition by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Book of mormon united states store church of jesus christ. This holy text recounts a journey of faith by a family called by god to leave jerusalem around 600 bc.
To view images from the book of mormon videos series, click here. Alma 36 mosiah 1118 mosiah 15 enos 1 jacob 7 jacob 23 2 nephi 33 2 nephi 32 2 nephi 610 2 nephi 5 2 nephi 14 1 nephi 18 1 nephi 1718. Both volumes of scripture are a compilation of teachings as recorded by ancient prophets. Our packets contain storyboard figures, handouts and activities to aid you in teaching the gospel of jesus christ and support the come follow me program of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. There are 25% more references to christ than in the new testament. Why is the book of mormon so focused on jesus christ.
In this chapter, i desire to discuss some of the fundamental things that the book of mormon relates about jesus christ. The central purpose of the book of mormon is its testament of jesus christ. Jesus in mormonism mormon christology religionfacts. The church was first called the church of christ, which was a bit confusing because many christian churches used that name. Mormonism is centered on jesus christ and his role as creator and redeemer. Jesus christ mormonism, the mormon church, beliefs. Jesus spent his mortal life near jerusalem, teaching the jews of his gospel. The following summaries provide several different ways to understand the meaning and purpose of this added subtitle. These groups were led by prophets who recorded their religious and secular histories on metal plates. In the 1830s, joseph smith struggled with what should be the name of the church he restored. It was first published in march 1830 by joseph smith as the book of mormon.
He is not only the center of mormon worship, he leads the church personally through revelation to his prophet the president of the church and by giving the authority to church priesthoodholders to act in his name. Christ in the book of mormon book of mormon evidence. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints will produce a video library of scenes from the book of mormon, similar to the new testament video library project that began in 2011 and finished in 2016. Together, the book of mormon and bible contain thousands of years worth of inspiration, guidance, and instruction.
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