Besides the extensive list of parallels between the bible and the book of mormon, this book examines many other possible sources used to create the text, i. After referencing the verse s, i will, in about 100 words, explain how each can be used. The book of mormon homosexuality and mormons showing 1. Concerning this record, the prophet joseph smith, who translated it by the gift and power of god, said, i told the brethren that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the. Marriage and family marriage tips mormon marriage young marriage quotes marriage strong marriage marriage relationship happy marriage. Mormons and marriage, authority from the bible or the book of mormon. Apologetica blog archive what does the book of mormon. To celebrate valentines day, here are some great lds quotes about marriage and love. One of the teachings found in the both the bible and book of mormon is love. Im also surprised that you dont seem to know that the book of. Do you want to expand and deepen your study of the book of mormon.
Book of mormon terminology is even less jarring than some in the bible. The condensed book of mormon, in 15 verses gently hew stone. The book of mormon is another witness of jesus christ and confirms the truths found in the holy bible. However, despite being the keystone of the mormon religion, it does not contain. Sexuality has a prominent role within the theology of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church, which teaches that gender is defined in the premortal existence, and that part of the purpose. Whats going on in the book of mormon isaiah chapters. The mormon belief in black skin being a curse is found in uniquely mormon books they call scripture.
Eternal marriage bible references for lds church beliefs. This may seem quite weird to those who have never heard of such a wedding ceremony, but the purpose. A mormon who holds that work is efficacious for their dead relatives cannot find any support in the book of mormon for these temple practices. I come from lamanite heritage that is my mother was born and raised in mexico. God is silent on same sex marriage how opinion turns. Morality and marriage in the book of mormon religious studies. Another belief unique to the lds church is that of eternal families and eternal marriage. In the case of plural marriage, the bible and the book of mormon teach that monogamy is gods standard for marriage unless he declares otherwise official declaration 1 heading, or, in jacobs language, if i will, saith the lord of hosts, raise up seed unto me, i will command my people to practice plural marriage. I didnt realize you liked any versus from that book. Unlike most churches, some mormon marriage ceremonies are not open to nonmormons. While it doesnt actually cover each and every verse verse by verse. As couples help one another keep the covenants they have made, attend church and the temple together, study the scriptures together, and kneel together in.
Verses are cited in the order they are listed in the book of mormon. The mormon marriages podcast is a series of real conversations with real mormon couples and marriage experts who give real, tangible advice about how to create a supremely awesome celestial marriage. The question of racism in the book of mormon is very close to me. The bible and the book of mormon teach that the marriage of one man to one woman is gods standard, except at specific periods when he has declared otherwise plural marriage and families in early utah, gospel topics on the bible and the book of mormon teach that the marriage of one man to one woman is gods standard, except at specific periods when he has declared. Far from undermining the bible, the book of mormon supports its testimony of. The bible says, train up a child in the way he should go. The book of mormon record reemphasizes the importance of the ten commandments given by god to the israelite people. Joseph smith told the brethren that the book of mormon is the most correct of any book on. If there were only two bible verses that you had to know when witnessing to mormons, i would recommend that you know isaiah 43. All about the weird mormon wedding rituals purpose in. Latterday saints believe the bible to be the word of god as far as it is translated correctly.
Where in the book of mormon does it talk about eternal. There are many book of mormon passages i like to use when i am witnessing to mormons. Book of mormon quotes and verses basic mormon beliefs. Here are the 10 of the most common passages i cite regularly. Book of mormon answers 12 happy marriage tips after 12 years of married life happy relationship guide should you absolutely love marriage you actually. Were taught of gods and christs love for us, how we should love them, and also how we should love others. In the case of plural marriage, the bible and the book of mormon teach that monogamy is gods standard for marriage unless he declares otherwise official declaration 1 heading, or, in.
First, it utterly lacks historical or archaeological support, and there is overwhelming empirical evidence that refutes it. Marriage and family in the book of mormon come unto christ. If so, you will find what youre looking for in this commentary written by gospel scholars d. Mormons believe in more than a deathdoyoupart marriage. These books, known as the book of mormon and pearl of great price published by the church of. The bible and the book of mormon teach that the marriage of one man to one woman is gods standard, except at specific periods when he has declared otherwise plural marriage and.
Apologetics press the bible versus the book of mormon. The book of mormon does not advocate the temple work as. A seminarian named sarah wilson thought to abbreviate the bible by. Joseph smiths plagiarism of the bible in the book of mormon. This doctrine and practice restored to us in the latter days is a. Here are three powerful book of mormon verses that show love to those whove left. You only talk about eternal marriage as the book of mormon does. The nephite prophets who taught their people and recorded.
In our examination of the lds view of the family as presented in gospel principles, we offered a broad comparison between the mormon and evangelical views of marriage and family, giving full weight to. One gives background information, quotes from scholars and general authorities, and explanation, complete with. The whole book of mormon in 15 verses more but of course you still gotta read it all, cover to cover. Far from undermining the bible, the book of mormon supports its testimony of jesus christ. The book of mormon contains extensive quotes from isaiah some twentytwo chapters of the prophet are found in the book, in many cases quoted verbatim from the king james version.
For example, in referring to prostitutes, the book of mormon uses the words harlot and. Even though we know hes wrong, satans lies are sometimes easier to believe. Mormons read the book of mormon in addition to the holy bible. Here are questions readers might have in their studies of the book of mormon this week, accompanied by halls insights that add new meaning to the beloved verses. One of the teachings found in the both the bible and book of mormon is. Mormons and marriage, authority from the bible or the book. Marriage performed under the law of the gospel and the holy priesthood is for mortal life and for eternity. The condensed book of mormon, in 15 verses today i read the most amazing blog post, courtesy of our friends at first thoughts. The book of mormon claims that jesuss atonement provided for the immortality for all people. Mormon women believe that in a mormon marriage, the husband is the head of the household, but not the boss. It seems reasonable to assume that by reading the book of mormon you would get a good idea of lds beliefs. Understanding jacobs teachings about plural marriage from.
This doctrine and practice restored to us in the latter days is a cornerstone in the lds faith and a key part to the plan of salvation. There are specific quotes in the book of mormon that are found in the king james bible and other modern works that joseph smith had access to. Top 10 teachings of mormonism not supported by the book of. Im surprised that you have some favorite verses from the book of mormon. Are you trying to say that there is no scriptural basis via the book of mormon for the strong family culture that mormons embrace. Concerning this record, the prophet joseph smith, who translated it by the gift and power of god, 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 see the introduction at the. Deseret books collection of marriage books has many offerings with excellent relationship advice. Marriage, marry the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Top 10 embarrassments of the mormon religion listverse.
Mormon marriage mormon couple posing for picture outside of salt lake. The 16 most romantic lines from the scriptures marriage scripture. The book of mormon favorite verses showing 111 of 11. Quotes about marriage 40 quotes celebrating the divine design. Mormon theology is about many gods, god being a man, men and. But to achieve exaltation or godhood it is available only to mormons. Scripture studybible verseslds quotesinspirational quotesgospel quotesbiblical quotesmotivational. One passage says that the book of mormon shall establish the truth of the bible and shall make known to all kindreds. On the other hand, the book of mormon easily is exposed as fiction when compared to and contrasted with the bible, which mormons claim is the word of god. Fortunately, the book of mormon is there to remind us of the lords pure love for us and his great desire to see us back in the fold. There is a difference in these terms from a spiritual sense. The book of mormon is a holy book of scripture about jesus christ and gods dealings with the people of the ancient americas. Polygamy called plural marriage by mormons in the 19th century or the principle by modern fundamentalist practitioners of polygamy was practiced by leaders of the church of jesus christ of.