Pure revelations hope is believing, faith is asking. If you want to know that the book of mormon is the word of god, then you need to read it. The general sources for this paper include this article by john tvedtnes together with. Free audio chapters for your book of mormon study by. The objective of this restoration edition has been to recover the text of the book of mormon back to what joseph smith intended it to be before his death.
The purpose of this blog to share my insights about the book of mormon. Jan 14, 2020 the book of mormon is the most clear roadmap to coming to christ than any book ever written. This site is not affiliated with or endorsed by the the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. The book of mormon is the most clear roadmap to coming to christ than any book ever written. As i do this, i hope to strengthen my testimony and draw closer to the lord jesus christ.
Kma book of mormon insights into the origins of the book of. You will also find the brass plates, the treasury where the plates are kept, and abridgments being made. This year we have appearances by captain america, despicable me. The material below covers the geography of the book of mormon in north america. Mar 26, 2016 the material below covers the geography of the book of mormon in north america. You can invite a friend to read the book of mormon. Like any good mormon reader, we have skipped over most of the isaiah stuff. Time to reevaluate descendants of hagoth lehites lamanites like with blacks and the priesthood ban. To answer that question ive spent some time compiling a list of evidence for the divinity of the book of mormon. Sep 23, 2018 after we got to teach him lesson 1, the restoration great he was crying and when i got the chance to teach about the book of mormon and i asked him if he could read the last paragraphs of the introduction and then he started crying and asked if the church has really been restored and i said yes and then he asked this is his book.
Click on each link below to view andor print each document. Any ads found on my page are a result of wordpress adsense and may not reflect my own personal endorsement or suggestion. Anyways, as we would share the book of mormon with people, it always surprised me how personal it was to each person who sincerely read it. Within the apocrypha, you will find many similar elements to the book of mormon. The book of mormon, in english, is 531 pages long, not counting the introduction and the testimony of witnesses. Kjv in the book of mormon case closed kma book of mormon. In my teaching, i sometimes use quotes to help deepen our learning of isaiah in the book of mormon.
May 29, 2009 book of mormon article nephi and jacobs isles of the sea others versus modern prophets hagoth and polynesians. The book of mormon is a sacred, ancient record that was translated by the gift and power of god into english in 1830 through joseph smith jr. In the world of scripturepublishing, the word annotation carries a variety of meanings and in the biblepublishing world it has been a staple for decades. For many years after the book of mormon first appeared in 1830, many read it with the idea that lehi and his group were the only ones on the american continents. Book of mormon jeopardy image to print pdf print as 30. Ive just got back from going to see the new london production of the book of mormon. Archive for the 366 days of the book of mormon category 366 days of the book of mormon challenge recap published january 1, 2017 366 days of the book of mormon leave a comment. Oct 02, 2014 finally there is a way to really explore john sorensons book of mormon geography.
Faithful latterday saints have objected to this, and have done their best to defend the position that the book of mormon is what it says it is. If you read this book, ponder and think on what is written, then ask god in sincere prayer he will tell you the truth of this book. Just like black people, the mormon leaders will eventually realize theres a huge upside to allowing women to hold the priesthood, but because of the hardness of their hearts, it will take the mormon leaders about 20 or 30 years longer than the rest of the world to receive this revelation. Finally there is a way to really explore john sorensons book of mormon geography. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the plates of nephi. The tree of life vision of the book of mormon is an important piece in mormon culture and the book of mormon. Nov 18, 2010 my final reason for leaving the church in good conscience was the unraveling of my faith in the veracity of the book of mormon. I have watched more than 20 hours of wayne may book of mormon lecture videos and conversed with both wayne may and rod meldrum in person.
Pray for your own confirmation and revelation as you read these thoughts. Of course, there were the jaredites, but ethers record seemed to indicate to them that. Book of mormon audiobook podcast of the book of mormon. You may be wondering why a christian would go to see such a thing, but yeeees changing the subject in the same manner as a mormon asked why joseph smith.
Book of mormonjeopardy 1 nephi 2 nephi mosiah alma jacob helaman 3 nephi moroni what is. I suspect the actual percentage will be somewhat lower due to the presence of all of the isaiah chapters in the book of mormon, but that is the number i am at so far. It was also a journal entry from joseph smith sr wife, referring to the story told by her husband 19 years prior to the publishing of the book of mormon. Some give it credit for having interesting things to say, but most do not consider it to be an authentic ancient document, instead calling it a modern pseudepigraph fabricated by joseph smith. Before i went to see the book of mormon at the end of march, i thoroughly educated myself on all the songs from the show and became completely obsessed with them. At the same time, i absolutely stand by my position that the book of mormon is a divinely inspired, historical record that contains the fullness of the gospel. Book of mormon article nephi and jacobs isles of the sea. I very quickly noticed that several of the musical numbers very closely resemble songs from other musicals and given the mocking, parodic nature. Jul 15, 2018 the tree of life vision of the book of mormon is an important piece in mormon culture and the book of mormon. The book of mormon and the apocrypha truth is restored again. You will come across nephi, ammon, ammonites, laban, and many other familiar characters. The movie clips, tv ads and animations provide a fun, fresh and memorable approach to the doctrinal mastery verses that will have your students on the edge of their seats. If the reader has an interest in the book of mormon, then the answers to these questions will hopefully lead himher to the truth of gods word the holy. Hopefully the following firsthand accounts of how different people gained their testimonies can help.
Mar 02, 20 ive just got back from going to see the new london production of the book of mormon. Confirmed, secular evidence of every book of mormon geographic, cultural, and metallurgical detail in north america. I have been planning to move from the million postits in my bom to a proper scripture journal. Bom handouts handouts for alpine north stake book of mormon. However, if you do want the isaiah stuff, you can download a single file containing the first fifteen chapters by clicking here. You will probably also notice the faithpromoting nature of many.
And we know that if we are faithful in christ, we shall rid our garments of the blood of all men, and. Come, follow me book of mormon brother millers notes. Book of mormon article nephi and jacobs isles of the sea others versus modern prophets hagoth and polynesians. The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which adherents believe contains writings of ancient prophets who lived on the american continent from approximately 2200 bc to ad 421. Hopefully the following firsthand accounts of how different people gained their testimonies can help provide insights and inspiration for your own journey of faith.
We gave it to poor people, rich people, old people, young people, people who had no family and worked all the time, single mothers, grandfathers, whole families. I saw a lot of theatre last year ive seen a lot of theatre in my life, for that matter and none of it has captured my heart as utterly, thoroughly, and immediately as the chicago cast of the book of mormon, which became the 2nd nationaljumamosi tour. Each post will focus on one chapter of the book of mormon, starting in 1 nephi 1 and going all the way through moroni 10. By its own admission, the church and its claims to revelation fall apart if the book of mormon is a modern fabrication. So this isnt really an entry on the book of mormon but i figured a post on the bible wouldnt work as well on my other blog magnifyou. It was first published in march 1830 by joseph smith as the book of mormon. The teachings in the book of mormon have changed my life and continue to do so every time i read it. Book of mormon testimonies have you ever wondered about. In the world of scripturepublishing, the word annotation carries a variety of meanings and in the biblepublishing world it has been a. Bom handouts handouts for alpine north stake book of. Book of mormon scripture clips videos scripture clips. Kma book of mormon insights into the origins of the book. Why does libertyloving captain moroni compel and kill nephite people who resist him. Click on the link below to view the articles read in class today 010515.
As ive mentioned before my family and i are currently reading the old testament together. A careful examination of the book of mormon to share some of my insights and revelations for those who are interested. Has anyone ever asked you, is there any proof or evidence for the book of mormon. Extra musical references in the book of mormon that musical. Should you pray and ask if its true or maybe you already prayed and didnt get an answer. Made popular by his 1985 publication an ancient american setting for the book of mormon, sorensons geographic model for the book of mormon has withstood the test of time and remains the preeminent geographic model for book of mormon events. Welcome to the unofficial wordpress ward this is a community of bloggers who are members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Each year the scripture clips are enjoyed by hundreds of seminary classes around the world. Jan 30, 2014 the book of mormon and the apocrypha within the apocrypha, you will find many similar elements to the book of mormon.
In the book of mormon we read an oftquoted scripture truth. If the duplication rate continues, then that would mean over 35% of the book of mormon is duplicative of the kjv. Book of mormon reader one mans thoughts as he studies. Dec 31, 2019 book of mormon scripture clips videos december 31, 2019 december 31, 2019 each year the scripture clips are enjoyed by hundreds of seminary classes around the world. Apr 17, 2012 posted in smile if youre happy tagged book of mormon, jeopardy, smile if youre happy, young men, youth activity, youth conference. The truths of the book of mormon have the power to heal, comfort, restore, succor, strengthen, console, and cheer our souls. Have you ever wondered about your testimony of the book of mormon. A friend of mine used this for a youth conference activity and the kids loved it. In 1991 my father and i coauthored a book titled isaiah in the book of mormon. Jan 01, 2017 i have enjoyed reading through a bit of the book of mormon each day. The purpose of sharing my thoughts by annotating the book of mormon was to inspire you to seek personal revelation, to ask additional questions, and prepare you to receive more holiness. And behold, i tell you these things that ye may learn wisdom. Apr 12, 2016 there may well be even more extra musical references in the book of mormon that ive failed to notice, so i might find even more as i continue to obsessively listen to the soundtrack and hopefully go and see the show for a second time in the near future.
The book of mormon is regarded by the wider world as fiction. Mar 03, 2008 at the same time, i absolutely stand by my position that the book of mormon is a divinely inspired, historical record that contains the fullness of the gospel. Mar 24, 2020 the book of mormon is a sacred, ancient record that was translated by the gift and power of god into english in 1830 through joseph smith jr. An objective study of the questions will reveal that there is a very large chasm that separates the book of mormon from the bible. The americanization of the christian mythos 1 nephi 1014 6.
Book of mormon jeopardy answer key smileifyourehappy. Its intention is to direct the sincere reader to the truth. I really want this can you email it to me smileifyourhappy. Jan 27, 2011 the book of mormon indicates in mosiah 25. The book of mormon and others june 14, 2017 june 14, 2017 dave lefevre for many years after the book of mormon first appeared in 1830, many read it with the idea that lehi and his group were the only ones on the american continents. Hebraisms in the book of mormon judaicaworld archives. Extra musical references in the book of mormon that. It was first published in march 1830 by joseph smith as. Seeing as how i do a deeper study of other scriptures as well, it felt good to continue to at least read the words of the book of mormon each day. Book of mormon genealogy chart lehi a descendant of joseph through manasseh laban sariah ishmael a descendant of ephriam laman wife of ishmael eve devil lucifer, satan lemuel sam nephi zedekiah king of judah lamb of god jesus christ zoram servant of laban daughter of ishmael daughter of ishmael daughter of ishmael daughter of ishmael jacob. Mar 23, 2014 i saw a lot of theatre last year ive seen a lot of theatre in my life, for that matter and none of it has captured my heart as utterly, thoroughly, and immediately as the chicago cast of the book of mormon, which became the 2nd nationaljumamosi tour. John watson, were a parchment discovered in an egyptian mound, six inches. Dont forget to have them word their answer in a question format like what is 1st nephi chapter 3 verse 7. Scripture clips dvds get your doctrinal mastery videos here.
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