Thus, some form of christ s name is used on an average of one reference for every 1. This is the last lesson of the book of mormon course of study. Of more than 6,000 verses in the book of mormon, far more than half refer directly to him. Christmas scriptures from the book of mormon the birth of jesus christ was anticipated in the new world. The book of mormon describes a number of individuals unique to its narrative as prophets. Prophet from april 6, 1830 to june 27, 1844 14 years brigham youngprophet from december 27, 1847 to august 29, 1877 john taylorprophet from october 10, 1880 to july 25, 1887 wilford woodruffprophet from april 7, 1889 to september 2, 1898 lorenzo snowprophet from september, 1898 to october 10, 1901. These are a few bonus ideas keep scrolling for more. The book of mormon is a religious record of three groups of people who migrated from the old world to the american continents.
Book of mormon journal enos words of mormon do his will read more. Share flipboard email print diorama of christ at the mormon tabernacle church in salt lake city. A testimony of the book of mormon the church of jesus christ of. Those who study the book of mormon find incredible insights from ancient prophets who knew the gospel. Jesus christ appeared to me at the time of the death of president woodruff. The central purpose of the book of mormon is its testament of jesus christ, president boyd k. Mormon is allegedly a prophethistorian who was the native american believed by mormons to have written the book of mormon the main religious text of the church of jesus christ of latter day saints mormonism. Nope, hes just the prophet born ad 311 that abridged all the plates into one book. The book of mormon is essentially an old testament book. Old testament prophets testify of christ witness of christ. Top 10 embarrassments of the mormon religion listverse. Some of my favorite stories of mormons and lds church history. This article was written in june, 2010, at which time, the prophet of the church and indeed, of all the world is thomas s. There are no footnotes or chapter summaries, but it is much easier to see who is speaking and when someone is being quoted.
My family wasnt really active in the church at the time but my grandma had asked me if i had read the book of mormon. The book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ. Many other prophets in the book write of the reality of the messiah, jesus christ. I remember when i first gained a simple testimony of the book of mormon. Our prophets and apostles have been set apart as special witnesses of our savior.
These two books of scripture dash to pieces false doctrine, rebut antichristian philosophies, and strengthen faith in jesus christ and his atonement. The book of mormon has been organized into 6,607 verses, of which 3,925 refer to jesus christ, employing more than 100 titles. The book of mormon writers possessed a version of old testament prophecies. The book of mormon records the visit of jesus christ to people in the americas following his resurrection. The book of mormon is at the foundation of my testimony of the restored gospel of jesus christ. Promises of daily reading the book of mormon as given by prophets and apostles in general conference prophetic promises of the book of mormon. I am a member of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints and i testify that this.
This book of mormon fhe lesson teaches us how to rejoice in the scriptures and what we can do if were confused by what we read. Joseph smith boldly asserts that the book of mormon is 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. Ever since the book of mormon was translated by the prophet joseph. The book of mormon is the most correct book of the earth. Favorite lds scriptures, verses, and quotes of the living scriptures family. The book of mormon, in companionship with the holy bible, a witness of our living lord. List of prophets of the church of jesus christ of latter. Those are the central themes of the book of mormon, according to prophets and apostles of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints who bear witness of. Favorite lds quotes likes we are not perfect 382 protection in the church 380 follow that straight path 377 we are capable of so much more 307 what matters most 252 lds sponsors have a favorite quote. Top 40 inspirational book of mormon scriptures the lifey app. The book of mormon the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. The book of morman vs the bible what do the scriptures say. The highlight of the book of mormon, and frankly, one of my favorite parts reading the book of mormon, is when the resurrected jesus christ came down to the people of nephi, showed the nail prints in his hands and feet, and blessed the people of nephi.
Ive been reading and collecting the book of mormon my entire life in one form or another, from the illustrated book of mormon for beginning readers or whatever it was called in the 1970s to the official blue copy i handed out as a missionary, to royal skousens earliest text. Amuleks favorite and most distinctive name of christ is the son, or the son of. That title i just wrote is what is on the cover of the book of mormon. Charting the book of mormon is a collection of more than 175 visual aids that promote deeper understanding and appreciation of the book of mormon. Book quotes, insightful quotes, uplifting quotes, inspirational quotes, book of mormon prophets. Something that makes the church of jesus christ of latterday saints often inadvertently referred to as the mormon church distinct from other christian denominations is having the book of mormon as scripture. Through studying and readying the book of mormon, we can come closer to christ. More recently, prophets have encouraged members of the church to read the book of mormon and study it for themselves. Designed for multiple use as study guides, handouts, and masters for creating projectable images, the charts convey a wealth of information that will enrich personal study and teaching. 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.
Prophets foretold the birth of jesus christ is to strengthen testimonies of the divinity of jesus christ teaching thoughts. The mormons a nickname for members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints added a subheading to the book. During the christmas season we read from the bible about the birth of jesus christ in luke. Describing his first time reading the entire book of mormon, he says, that was a lifechanging event. I recently decided to go through the entire book of mormon, and in green, i highlighted all of the scriptures that made me glad.
Ive felt prompted for a few weeks now that i want to write a post about my testimony of the book of mormon. Some major book of mormon figuressuch as captain moroni, ammon, pahoran, and nephihahare omitted from the list because they had prominent roles only in secular and military history. Favorite quote about the book of mormon, but really what if. Find more great christmas ideas in this classroom christmas post the church has done some great christmas initiatives the last. And he foresaw the ongoing opposition to the work of god and of his apostles. The book of mormon is a convincing witness for jesus christ because its writers. To be honest, the majority of my most favorites turned out to all be pretty common. Check out this great family home evening lesson on the book. Moreover, in many cases, the attributes and functions of jesus christ emphasized by each book of mormon prophet correspond closely with the personal circumstances and experiences of these prophets. It helps me know where my lifes heading i testify with my whole soul that in the most miraculous and singular way, the book of mormon teaches us of jesus christ and his gospel. While some use the book of mormon to say that mormons are not christian, the fact is that the book of mormons purpose to to testify of jesus christ. More could be said about how the book of mormon does not agree with the bible, but this is sufficient to show that one cannot take both as being the word of god. It is, word for word, the original book of mormon, but divided by events rather than by chapters.
In this series, we are exploring some of the references to the lord jesus christ in the book of mormon. His final message is the great invitation of the book of. It may surprise you to learn that the book of mormon is actually a book about jesus christ, the same jesus found in the bible. One of my alltime favorite scriptures in the book of mormon is 3 nephi 19. All book of mormon prophets taught more or less mosiah. Those who pursue this course and ask in faith will gain a testimony of its truth and divinity by the power of the holy ghost. As we commemorate the birth of jesus christ two millennia ago, we offer our testimony of the reality of his matchless. Published 20 by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints first published. I bear witness to my family, my loved ones, my posterity, and the world that the book of mormon is true and is indeed the word of god and that joseph smith was the person god chose to restore the true gospel to the earth, in this last of dispensations, in preparation for the second coming of the savior. Joseph smith translated the book of mormon from ancient records which testify of jesus christ, but which also serve as a testimony of joseph smith, who could not have created this marvelous volume of scripture of his own accord.
Much of the book of mormon is a nephite record, so most of the prophets are nephites. The mormon claim that the book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ is. In galatians paul said, the law was our schoolmaster to bring us unto christ. Favorite lds scriptures, verses, and quotes of the living. Along with other latterday prophets, i testify of the truthfulness of this most correct of any book on earth, even the book of mormon, another testament of jesus christ its message spans the earth and brings its readers to a knowledge of the truth. What the book of mormon says about prophets the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, casually called the mormon church, claims to have a living prophet. Also included are the high priests mentioned and the missionaries.
Verse by verse, the book of mormon is a twovolume, userfriendly commentary that balances doctrinal commentary with quotations from general authorities, cultural and linguistic insights, and thorough but intelligible helps for understanding difficult scriptural passages. Promises of daily reading the book of mormon as given by. Book of mormon testimonies liahona, oct 1984, 10 the savior and the prophets testify about the most correct book. The book of mormon fills my life with joy and hope. Other church leaders and regular rankinfile members also had their own sacred stories and inspiring moments that testify to them that there is a god, the eternal father, and that jesus is the living christ. For a long time, the cover just said the book of mormon and people thought we worshipped mormon. I want to share my testimony of the book of mormon with you. The prophet alma expressed a desire to tell every nation personally about the.
Mdletshe is an area seventy and a seminaries and institutes regional coordinator at the roodepoort institute of religion, south africa. See more ideas about book of mormon, scripture study and lds scriptures. Hinckley challenged church members to read the book of mormon before the end of the year. It would be impossible to discuss all of them, since the savior is mentioned an average of every 1. Its supposed to testify of jesus christ as our savior and redeemer, and thats just what it does.
A source of power and another testament of jesus christ, the book of mormon is. The book of mormon speaks of christ the american citadel. As a member of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, one of our hobbies is to have a collection of our favorite verses from the lds scriptures. Book of mormon fhe lesson the joyful prophecies of. In a first presidency message in august 2005, president gordon b. But in doing so, i found some pretty awesome scriptures that i absolutely love. The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which, according to.
Their experiences testify of the love, grace, power, and glory of our savior. Mormonism is a religion less than two centuries old, but in this short time it has managed to accrue a long list of embarrassments which the church leaders would prefer were kept. And it was noised abroad among the people immediately, before it was yet dark, that the multitude had seen jesus, and that he had ministered unto them, and that he would also show himself on the morrow unto the multitude. At easter, you might get a sacrament meeting but you will not get a.
Distinct personal profiles emerge when the words of the following ten book of mormon prophets are identified and compared. Here, the prophets included are those who, according to the narrative, inherited the plates of nephi and who otherwise are called prophets within the text. Unfolding the lds scriptures to gather the favorite passages of your friends. Ten testimonies of jesus christ from the book of mormon.
I am convinced that the book of mormon not only testifies of jesus christ but. The rosenvall book of mormon has nice wide margins for taking notes and jotting down questions. Another testament of jesus christ videos ye must press forward with a steadfastness in christ, having a. The prophet joseph smiths own words about the coming forth of the.
The book of mormon has him appearing in the americas after his ascension 3 nephi 10. These groups were led by prophets who recorded their religious and secular histories on metal plates. John rigdon asks his dad, sydney rigdon, if he wrote the book of mormon. After introducing himself by name, the first words he speaks are to honor the prophets who testified of him. I dont think the book of mormon was ever supposed to be either of those things its primary purpose is to be another witness of jesus christ. A testimony of the book of mormon church of jesus christ. Nephi, son of lehi, was one of the first prophets in the book of mormon. The power of the book of mormon is a great lesson to strengthen and share testimonies.