The whiter the skin, the closer to god tim giago, the founder of the native american journalist association, has an excellent article with this title at the huffington post. The podcast contains interviews with youth throughout the world. I told the brethren that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on. Get a free digital copy of the book of mormon and study it with missionaries via voice or video call. Millions of readers of the book of mormon find it in the sixth paragraph of the books introduction. Ezra taft benson, th president of the church, elaborated. Joseph smith 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. Discuss the following statement from the prophet joseph smith. Concerning this record the prophet joseph smith said. The goal of this podcast is to help children and young adults grow closer to the savior through a daily study of the book of mormon.
It is a general instruction or rule for action, a maxim, esp. Bible verses about closer to god bible verses related to closer to god from the king james version kjv by relevance sort by book order. Sep 10, 2019 book of mormon stories with a new way to feast on the scriptures because of the advancement of technology, many people have ignored the beauty of printed texts, hard bounds, and hundreds of pages. The third step is to come closer to god by implementing the precepts within the most correct book. This book is good for anyone trying to come closer to god and learn how to communicate better with him. Regarded by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints as holy scripture detailing gods revelation to. Book of mormon stories with a new way to feast on the scriptures because of the advancement of technology, many people have ignored the beauty of printed texts, hard bounds, and hundreds of pages. What addiction recovery taught me about the book of mormon. Which verses are considered incorrectly translated is not always made clear. When joseph smith said, 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, it was a bold, and often misunderstood statement. I started out reading and then found it easier to finish by listening to the audio book version. Royal skousen has looked carefully at the transmission history of the book of mormon and has highlighted many interesting things about the text that inspire confidence in its reliability and josephs ability as a translator. The third step is to come closer to god by implementing the precepts within. It was in that setting, at the sunday city council meeting in the youngs residence, that joseph smith made what has come to be one of the most axiomatic and memorable statements in mormon literature.
It seems reasonable to assume that if smith was a prophet of god and was translating the book of mormon under divine inspiration, he would have known about the errors found in the king james version, and would have corrected them for when passages from the king james version appeared in the book of mormon. The prophet joseph smith said this book was the keystone of our faith and that a man would get closer to god by reading it than any other book. Jul 12, 2019 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 any other book. It strengthens us, because it brings us closer to god. The words of joseph smith, the founder of mormonism, are recorded in the introduction. Come to better know and love sariah, the heroic daughters from the land zeniff, nephis wife, the maidservant spy, and other women from the book of mormon who chose god with all their might. To members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, the book of mormon is a special book from god just like the bible. In my book of mormon class this week, we were studying the war chapters in alma. At that time, he decided to write a book proving to the christian world that the book of mormon is indeed the word of god, and should be.
But his fabrications inevitably get him in trouble. Jan 02, 2020 which verses are considered incorrectly translated is not always made clear. Joseph smith was an instrument in gods hands to bring forth the book of mormon. God promises us that if we read the book of mormon with an open heart, and an open mind, he can help us know that it is true. Mormons believe that by reading the book of mormon and the bible, people can learn how to get closer to god and how to find happiness in life. The most correct book monte nyman the church of jesus christ. Are mormons closer to god than christians because of revelations in the book of mormon. Another especially poignant experience joseph fielding had in bringing men closer to god through the power of the book of mormon occurred after the twelve. So it is that, in all humility, i would like to share here, the richness and depth of five personal applicationsinsights that the lord opened to me in just the very first verse of the book of mormon1 nephi 1. Joseph smith said, 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.
Specifically, lets look at god in the first chapter of nephi and consider the various names and descriptions that are employed to name god. Here is another post on the book of mormon and were going to tackle the big issue right up front. Underlined scripture references have been hyperlinked to the scriptures at. These could be spiritual goals like praying, reading the scriptures, or going to church. What did joseph smith say about the book of mormon. The book of mormon teaches one to draw closer to god especially through the use of vignettes where people meet problems with prayer and fasting, receive revelations and answers, decide and actand the results are pretty clear. The bible and the book of mormon collide unconformed. See more ideas about church quotes, lds quotes and book of mormon. Shining light on strong women from the book of mormon, this groundbreaking book shares wellknown stories alongside others that may be less familiar. In fact, mormons believe in and read the holy bible and we regard it as the holy word of god. Joseph smiths statement avers that a person will draw nearer to god by abiding by the precepts of the book of. With skousens work we not only get much closer to the original text of the book of mormon as dictated by.
The book of mormona book from god the church of jesus christ of latterday. Does it mean mormons consider the bom to be superior to the bible. When i read the book of mormon i draw closer to jesus christ. As stated in the title page, the purpose of the book is.
The book of mormon has helped millions of people feel closer to god. In his statement, joseph said that a man would get nearer to god by abiding by its precepts, than by any other book. You may have noticed the title of this article, five scriptures that will help you get through almost anything. Joseph smith said the book of mormon is the most correct book on. The book of mormon tells us that by small and simple things are great things brought to pass alma 37. Critics of the book of mormon have mistakenly interpreted correct to be. After i read and studied the introductory pages of the book of mormon as outlined in the december 30, 2019january 5, 2020 come, follow mefor individuals and families, i was particularly impressed with joseph smiths promise that a person could get nearer to god by abiding by the book of mormons precepts, than by any other book introduction to the book of mormon. Dec 22, 2014 when joseph smith said, 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, it was a bold, and often misunderstood statement.
Yet, essential mormon doctrines arent even found in it. Some christians object to the mormon belief that god has a physical body and human form by quoting scripture which says that god is not a man e. We believe that god has revealed his word to all people in all generations and the book of mormon is simply a record of his dealings with a different nation than that of the bible. I have some additional ideas for how to draw closer to god beyond the sunday school answers. Oct 14, 2015 we invite all men everywhere to read the book of mormon, to ponder in their hearts the message it contains, and then to ask god, the eternal father, in the name of christ if the book is true. How does the book of mormon bring one closer to god. Aug 31, 2009 are mormons closer to god than christians because of revelations in the book of mormon. Jun 23, 2012 so here we have the lds church faced with potential errors in the book of mormons, that started off with faulty data that proved to be an embarrassment and has been pointed out by some church members and by many native americans as racist. And as the start of the process to absorb the information in this book, a quick initial readthrough is fine. The first thing is to have a desire to change and have hope that its possible.
The book of mormon is actually a collection of histories passed down from one writer to another. The prophet joseph smiths statement, 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, may be one of his most recognizable quotes. Personally, every time i read those chapters i do not feel like i get much out of it, and i feel bad about that. Smith, they will say, translated the book of mormon from golden plates he dug up. 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. A precept is a command, a mandate, an order pertaining to proper behavior. Apr 26, 2008 from the introduction to the book of mormon. What exactly is the relationship between mormons and christians. He said, 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. Young readers arent interested in carrying books around, small kids dont listen to scripture lessons, and adults spend the rest of book of mormon stories. Is there life after death, what is the purpose of life, and how can i find happiness and peace now. 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. Watch 3 women explain how the book of mormon has brought them closer to god and helped them develop a relationship with him through its.
I told the brethren, he said, that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion, and. I know several mormons who believe that they have greater insight into the truth of god because of the book of mormon that conventional christians do not know about. So, very little of mormon doctrine is based on the book of mormon. It inspired me to find the verses in the book of mormon that mention skin color. Mormonism and the belief in the corporeality of god summary. Apr 29, 2012 i have some additional ideas for how to draw closer to god beyond the sunday school answers. The book of mormon title page, which was translated by joseph smith. Just show them how the book of mormon conflicts with smiths later teachings. The founder of mormonism said the book of mormon was the most correct book of any book, including the bible history of the church, vol. A daily podcast for the youth of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints.
The reader of the book of mormon must first recognize the precept or rule of action. Feb 15, 2016 the book of mormon teaches that it is superior to the bible. The rage has come from mormon claims that the book of mormon. The production may attempt to entertain audiences for an evening, but the book of mormon as a volume of scripture will change peoples lives forever by bringing them closer to christ. The prophet stressed that the book of mormon would bring men nearer to god by abiding by its precepts. Mormonism and the nature of godcorporeality of god fairmormon. Smith claimed it is the most correct book on earth and that a person can get closer to god by following its precepts than by any other book history of the church 4.
Regarded by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints as holy scripture detailing gods revelation to 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 introduction, paragraph 6. Are mormons closer to god than christians because of. Why is the book of mormon the most correct of any book on earth. Jan 04, 2016 critics of the book of mormon have assailed the book s authenticity on the grounds that it has undergone many changes since its 1830 publication. And much of mormon doctrine contradicts the book of mormon. What precepts would bring you closer to god than what is found in the holy bible. This is a book i will keep forever and would recommend to everyone. Both races were excluded from leadership in the mormon church prior to the recent revisions of the book.
Lds what are the precepts taught in the book of mormon. Where elder prices blind faith in god seems to have failed him, elder cunninghams embellished stories begin to resonate with the villagers as he relates the book of mormon to medical issues and problems in their daily lives. Others have suggested that the translation of the book of mormon by the gift and power of god qualifies the book of mormon as more correct than books. 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. This book is also the reason church members are sometimes called mormons. Joseph smith, who translated the gold plates from which the book of mormon came, had this to say. Joseph smith taught 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. To members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, the book of mormon is a special book from god comparable to the bible. The book of mormon shall stand as a testimony against the world, ether 5.
People from all over the world, and from all walks of life, are learning that the book of mormon can help us become better people and feel closer to god. The mormon church, as it has evolved, has been forced to rewrite the book of mormon in order to accommodate its efforts to convert native americans and africanamericans. Miriam robarts yes, i believe that god inspired and instructed many prophets to keep records and then a prophet compiled them in the book of mormon, similar to howmore yes, i believe that god inspired and instructed many prophets to keep records and then a prophet compiled them in the book of mormon, similar to how the bible was written by many prophets. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. The prophet joseph smith 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. Why did joseph smith say that the book of mormon was. The first author was the prophet nephi, who left jerusalem with his family in.
Callister then, of the presidency of the seventy general conference october, 2011 years ago my greatgreatgrandfather picked up a copy of the book of mormon for the first time. This book is also the reason church members are sometimes called. Introductory pages of the book of mormon part 1 come. See more ideas about bible quotes, bible verses and christian quotes. He is the one who will help us get through anything and everything. 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. 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 any other book.
The author also believed this until he was a young minister just twentytwo years old. Ultimately, it is not the scriptures that help get us through things, but the lord jesus christ, of whom the scriptures testify. The book of mormon is an entirely different book of scripture. Dec 03, 2019 watch 3 women explain how the book of mormon has brought them closer to god and helped them develop a relationship with him through its teachings. Mormonism simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. In any discussion with a mormon about mormonisms conflicting teachings on the nature of god, you have to get to the central facts. Five scriptures that will help you get through almost anything.
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