Contradictions between the book of mormon bom and doctrine. Once you start learning these, this is where different gospel becomes preached. The book of mormon teaches one doctrine that leads to the following series of contradictions in regard to the establishment of the church before christ came. The mormon beliefs are clearly shown and easily contradicted by both the bible and the book of mormon. That is, the book of mormon adds a dimension to understanding the bible that. The book of mormon contains numerous passages that contradict the bible. Jan 02, 2018 i told the brethren that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth. Where does the book of mormon contradict the bible. Why you shouldnt ask god if the book of mormon is true.
The book of mormon is supposed to be a history of real people living in a real place. Does the book of mormon contradict joseph smiths translation. Many book of mormon names are either biblical, formed from a rhyming. The book of mormon presents problems that cannot be explained away regarding the following topics. In only 75 pages, heinze covers several of the key contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible or verifiable history.
This resource is for christians who want to understand the development of mormon theology and how mormon beliefs are often selfcontradictory. Contradictions in the book, of mormon truth magazine. Now one site did list alma, from the bom, concerning jesus being a spirit. The truth is, however, they do contradict one another. The first concern to consider is its declaration that the book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ.
On the contrary, not only is the belief that god is a spirit affirmed at alma 31. In addition to the bible, latterday saints reverence and study the book of mormon, the doctrine and covenants, the pearl of great price, and the words of modern prophets and apostles. Parallel passages from the book of mormon and joseph smith translation of the. Changes, contradictions, and errors is a musthave resource for anyone who knows or witnesses to mormons. Posted in determining the truth faq help for exmormons. Contradictions between the bible and book of mormon life. Book of mormon contradictions contradict mormon excuses 03292018 by lifeafterministry alma 7. Murphy says, were told to tell the truth, but not if the truth contradicts church doctrine. Three simple ways to show contradictions in the mormon belief. However, the book of mormon maintains that this knowledge was had in 545 b. If his joseph smiths claims and declarations were built upon fraud and deceit, there would appear many errors and contradictions, which would be easy to detect. Many people believe the mormon church is simply a denomination or group within christianity.
Yea, lord, i know that thou speakest the truth, for thou art a god of truth, and canst not lie. The book of mormon teachingthat these divine commands are contradictory, and that god expected adam and eve to figure out that in reality he wanted them to break the latter command of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, thou shalt not eat of it in order to keep the former be fruitful and multiply, has no basis in logic or the biblical text, and attributes equivocation to god. Even the book of moroni the last book in the book of mormon teaches that god is unchangeable from eternity to all eternity 8. It is a known fact that hebrews spoke hebrew, and their records were kept in hebrew. I bear you my testimony a reply to a mormon testimony. However, the book of mormon claims the christian church was established as early as 147 b. Because the bible says he was born in bethlehem, critics suggest that the book of mormon must be a fraud. Below is the modern map of the area of smiths youth. I would love to see a video about the mormon holy ghost confirming the truth of the book of mormon and the lds church. Unfulfilled prophecy the book of mormon says there would be three days of darkness at jesus crucifixion. God is a spirit is said in some places where god has a body is said in others.
The simple truth of the matter is that the book of mormon contradicts the bible in many areas. Contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible. Aug, 2015 many people believe the mormon church is simply a denomination or group within christianity. This circumstance is completely unlike manmade translations of the bible. 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. In the mormon book doctrine and covenants, a collection of gods socalled revelations to. As a companion to the bible, the book of mormon is a witness of jesus christ s divinity and his role as the savior of the world. Additionally, the church has made clear in the 1981 and the 20 editions of the book of mormon in footnote a for 2 nephi 12. Apologetics press the bible versus the book of mormon. Comparison with the king james bible in english shows that there are differences in more than half of the 433 verses of isaiah quoted in the book of mormon, while about 200 verses have the same wording as the. There is always a fine line to walk when challenging the beliefs of others. When we study the book of mormon, our understanding of the doctrines in the bible is clarified. Scholars today have varying theories about the true authorship of the book of. Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth.
Not only does this mormon belief contradict the bible, it contradicts its own scriptures. The bible plainly states that the gospel, with its inclusion of gentiles, was not. With the help of several other books, i found the following evidence that proves conclusively that the book of mormon is contradictory to the bible. The book of mormon teaches that little children are not capable of sin because they do not have a. Contradictions between the book of mormon and the holy bible. The fact that there are numerous disagreements between the bible and the book of mormon does not disparage the bible in any way. 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. It tells the reader that three groups of immigrants settled the uninhabited americas. However, the book of mormon fails the tests that the bible gives to identify genuine revelations from god. Ces letter mismatches verses here is how the sermon on the mount compares between the kjv bible and book of mormon. The translation was published in 1830 as the book of mormon, now revered by mormons as scripture, along with the bible. The book of mormon contains numerous passages that contradict what the bible says. One of the characteristics of a truly converted christian is the understanding that the bible, as it was originally written, cannot contradict itself and does not contain any errors.
The book of mormon claims that a group of people called the jaredites. Seven contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible. One purpose of the book of mormon is to defend and make known the truth of the. Many of the names in the book of mormon are just plucked directly from the bible, e. Feb 26, 2005 since the book of mormon is mostly plagiarism of the bible, it may not directly contradict in many areas. Book of mormontranslation errors from the kjv fairmormon. The book of mormon derives its names from a book that has semitic sources, i. Selfcontradictions of the bible freedom from religion foundation. Yet, when one compares the original book of mormon with a currently circulating edition, one observes that many changes have been made in the book of mormon since the original 1830 edition. This is a great contradiction and inconsistency, but many seem to be in that.
See walter martins kingdom of the cults for a fine study in the errors of the mormon bible the mormons, under smiths command, turned out to be a rough bunch. All these sources of eternal truth work together to establish, clarify, and testify of the plan of our heavenly father and to bring people unto jesus christ. Mormon leaders insist that there are no contradictions in mormonism. 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. Doctrines of the book of mormon compared to the bible and mormon teachings. You wont find contradictions like this in the bible. And whereas the bible is organically linked to the earthly ministry of jesus christ by extensive surviving. 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. But to achieve exaltation or godhood it is available only to mormons who obey the teachings specific to the book of mormon. Disproves mormonism using the bible, mormon scripture, statistical analysis and common sense. 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. I told the brethren that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth. Think joseph smith could have gotten that right by sheer chance. However, almost none of the lds doctrine and beliefs are held in the bom.
The only bible that joseph smith relied on was the king james version. The book of mormon is the only explanation for this scripture. These include endowments, celestial marriage, and specific tithing. Book of mormon contradictions contradict mormon excuses.
The book of mormon claims that jesuss atonement provided for the immortality for all people. The bible says believers were first called christians after pauls ministry in antioch. The book of mormon restores plain and precious truths that have been lost from the bible. Establishing the truth of the bible religious studies center. How could there be so many witnesses of the book of mormon and the plates and not one of them deny their testimony even when some of them became bitter toward joseph smith.
However, a close look at its key book, the book of mormon, reveals many concerning contradictions between its teachings and the bible. The book of mormon also contains many errors such as claims of elephants in the western hemisphere and advanced metal producing capabilities in america before 400 a. God dwells in the heart is mentioned where god does not dwell in the heart is said in other places. Latterday saint scripturesupposed contradictions fairmormon.
Book of mormon difficulties, contradictions and explanations. The book of mormon was supposedly written before the time of christ. The asker wanted book of mormon and bible contradictions. Inside the book of mormon it doesnt deny the truth of the bible. For the first 150 years of mormonisms existence, everyone thought it was a story about a people who left the middle east and came to south or central america, and who fought wars clear up into new york state where. And where it never challenges, disagrees with or contradicts the orthodox christian creeds. 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. The book of mormon teaches that little children are not capable of sin because they do not have a sinful nature moroni 8. The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which adherents. The book of mormon is filled with many contradictions. The problem with the book of mormon isnt where it contradicts the christian bible, but where it agrees with the bible but shouldnt. These book of mormon verses should match the inspired jst version instead of the incorrect kjv version that joseph later fixed. Three simple ways to show contradictions in the mormon. The bible versus the book of mormon apologetics press.
Three simple ways to show contradictions in the mormon belief of. The problem with the book of mormon isnt where it contradicts the christian bible, but where. Its gentle approach makes his book ideal to share with either a mormon who is willing to examine the truth or someone being tempted to join this bizarre religion. And all this have they done that they might pervert the right ways of the lord, that they might blind the eyes and harden the hearts of the children of men. The book of mormon is a religious and secular history of the inhabitants of the western hemisphere from about 2200 bc to about 421 ad. Handling other alleged contradictions in the bible there are also explanations for any other alleged contradictions in the bible. But there never was a time when there were not gods and worlds. Bible q does the book of mormon contradict the bible.
Professor threatened for exposing contradictions in the book of. Parallel passages from the book of mormon and joseph smith translation of the bible sometimes disagree not only with the king james version of the bible, but also with each other. The passage taken from the book of mormon certainly occurred before christ came to the earth and has been dated by their own book as 147 b. 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. Since the book of mormon is mostly plagiarism of the bible, it may not directly contradict in many areas.
But when i began to read the bible in earnest, i noticed contradictions between mormon teachings and statements in the bible. There are many gods polytheism how many gods there are, i do not know. Joseph fielding smith, the tenth president of the church, said. Below are just some of the contradictions weve found between the bible and the book of mormon. The following examples, which still appear in recent editions, are conspicuous instances of such contradictions. Feb 10, 2010 the asker wanted book of mormon and bible contradictions. The book of mormon includes mistranslated biblical passages that were later changed in joseph smiths translation of the bible.
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