Unlike true christianity, mormon beliefs include the book of mormon as well as the bible. There are many billions of people on this earth that dont believe in god or have ever read a verse in the good book that are still full of love, respect and faith. However, i can say that as a lifetime member of the church, and being probably twice your age, i cant come up with the name of one person who has expressed any of the above nonsensical descriptions of the book of mormon, not even the 16year olds i used to teach in sunday school. I am so grateful for the book of mormon and the beautiful intricacies that await in its pages for us to discover.
Mormons read the book of mormon in addition to the holy bible. While reading the scriptures, ive occasionally come across verses that seem funny or odd. Yes some verses in the bible are really weird and funny, when you look at it without reading the verses around or look at the historical background from that specific time. Quotesgrace quotes religious quotesspiritual quotesfunny quotesscripture verses. A readers guide, have attempted to move the discussion away from. Some of the ways are explained in the book of mormon in scriptures which refer to being filled with love. The mormon story is that the nephite military commander and prophet moroni buried a history of his people, written on gold plates, in the hill cumorah in ad 421.
They are instructions that can help focus your behavior, direct your actions toward others, and answer your questions about how to improve your relationships with family members, with friends and colleagues, and with god. Apr 12, 2010 share your favorite verse form the book of mormon and why its your favorite. As a scholar of mormonism once remarked, one does not need to read the book of mormon in order to have an opinion about it. However, the following book of mormon verses refer to a curse of darkened skin. Everything the lds scriptures say about homosexuality. Joseph smith translated the book of mormon from gold plates. I simply dont know objectively if the book of mormon is an historical document or not. A readers guide, have attempted to move the discussion away from polemics to an appreciation for the books. Gods love letter, the bible, breathes grace, strength, hope, and peace. All verses taken from king james version bible, book of mormon, doctrine and convenants, and pearl of great price using lds view computer software published by the church of jesus christ of latter day saints. Absurdity in the book of mormon the annotated bible. The scriptural commentary presented here is based on books of scripture recognized by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, so youll see scriptures from several books like the bible, the book of mormon, the doctrine and covenants, etc.
Remember, that our heavenly father and our savior, jesus christ, know you best and love you the most. As men focus their attention in other areas of research, bits of cultural and linguistic evidence come to the forefront as additional testimonies of the book of mormon. The book of mormon has excited very little enthusiasm outside of mormonism, but it is a uniquely american piece of writing that merits wider attention. Jan 02, 2018 which leads me to my toddlerapproved book of mormon scripture chart. 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. The book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ. Mormon, one of the last prophets to the book of mormon peoples, compiled the records of the former prophets. But the bible verses about love are more than just comforting or inspiring quotes. One of the most glaring differences between mormonism and christianity is that mormon doctrine asserts that god was once an ordinary human being who once lived on earth like an everyday man. This essay, published by church officials, calls the bom a theory advanced in the past and sets up a scenario in which either the bom is not true or this essay is not true. Nov 16, 2018 the book of mormon also contains this wonderful promise to know of its truthfulness. Louise was a born and raised methodist who never envisioned being a member of any other religion. The 16 most romantic lines from the scriptures scripture, funny. The bible needed the book of mormon to act as a second witness just a paul tells the corinthians that in the mouth of two or three witnesses shall every word be established.
The book of mormon helped louise feel the love of god as the holy bible did. The weird and sinister beliefs of mormonism fairmormon. Funniest scripture in the book of mormon ive always thought that helaman 1. The book of mormon contains numerous passages that contradict the bible. Examples of humor in the book of mormon general discussions. I am building a book with photos and i would like to add a few quotes about love for them. See hugh nibley, how to write an antimormon book a handbook for beginners, in tinkling cymbals and sounding brass.
It is the word of god and, like the bible, gives us guidance and inspiration in our daily lives. However my view of scripture does not rely on the historicity of scripture. Dec 06, 2006 or verses about streaking, death or circumcision, all of which make for rather strange verses. Being a latterday saint, or mormon, many of these versus will come from the book of mormon. But charity is the pure love of christ, and it endureth forever. Jan 02, 2018 i told the brethren that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth. The book of mormon is a record of christs teachings to the people in the americas. Dec 24, 2011 i am so grateful for the book of mormon and the beautiful intricacies that await in its pages for us to discover. 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.
Some mormon scholars, like grant hardy, who wrote understanding the book of mormon. The book of mormon is a holy book of scripture about jesus christ and gods dealings with the people of the ancient americas. One of the teachings found in the both the bible and book of mormon is love. To list all of the verses in these categories would take a book almost the size of the bible. Love is among the most prominent themes in the bible. Sep 16, 2012 there is just something weird about mormonism, and the very mention of the book of mormon invites smirks and giggles, which is why choosing it as the name for broadways most hardtogetinto show was a smart move. Greaves, has taught me, history is not the point of scripture. I told the brethren that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth. The art of telling tales about joseph smith and brigham young, ed. Love in the book of mormon religious studies center. And it came to pass that coriantumr did smite him against the wall, insomuch that he died. Foundation for ancient research and mormon studies, 1991, 495499. The book of mormon a testament of gods love always. Mormon beliefs include the book of mormon as well as the bible.
For god so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. Twelve beliefs the mormon church might not want you to know about. This is a unique belief among other religions, and some might find it to be a little weird to read about christ visiting other places than jerusalem until they realize that christ promised to do so. I made this chart last year as a way to read a little scriptures every day with my kids without trying and failing, miserably and repeatedly to read an entire chapter with a 3, 2, and onlyafewmonths yearolds. The book of mormon is explicit in naming whom we should love, and even in identifying objects that are not worthy of our love. The purpose of omnis little book is the same as the purpose of his fathers book the book of jarom to preserve their genealogy. Second, a person must read and ponder the book of mormon, giving special attention to those chapters and verses concerning the atonement of christ. May 31, 2014 11 kinds of bible verses christians love to ignore. After we read the one or two verses, we discuss what we read. May 24, 2015 the question of racism in the book of mormon is very close to me. For god so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have. The book of mormon is the keystone of our religion primarily because it is the most extended and definitive witness we have of the lord jesus christof our alpha and omega, the key stone, the chief cornerstone of the eternal gospel. Ive also heard the bald head verse discussed in sunday school, but thats 1 out of 10, and there are dozens of other strange verses that could have taken its place.
Why were afraid of mormons bu today boston university. Which leads me to my toddlerapproved book of mormon scripture chart. Is there one god according to the bible and book of mormon. I asked her, in the past year, why her brothers did not join the church when she did. The following examples, which still appear in recent editions, are conspicuous instances of such contradictions. The bible and the book of mormon for over 100 years, mormon archaeologists have searched in vain for indisputable proof of book of mormon civilizations. Believe the truth he speaks over you in these scriptures. Introduction concerning this record the prophet joseph smith said. Jacob, i am somewhat at a loss, not having your confidence in knowing what most mormons think. I come from lamanite heritage that is my mother was born and raised in mexico.
Dec 31, 2012 10 weird mormon beliefs hidden and not publicly talked about. Top 40 inspirational book of mormon scriptures the lifey app. There is just something weird about mormonism, and the very mention of the book of mormon invites smirks and giggles, which is why choosing it as the name for broadways most hardtogetinto show was a smart move. God, love of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Christ is our salvation, and the book of mormon declares that message unequivocally to the world. The book of mormon favorite verses showing 111 of 11. If you read and pray about this book, in the name of christ, god will make the truth of the book known to you through his holy spirit. She converted to the church as a young woman after being raised as a catholic.
The best and worst of the book of mormon hula ink medium. The bible is not directly written to us people from the year of 2016. Thanks to donald parry for his marvelous edition of the book of mormon. Alma reminds us that every man should love his neighbor as himself, that there should be no contention among them mosiah 23. The funniest bible verses you have to read to believe. Sometimes in context, sometimes out of it, and sometimes just odd or poor word choices in translations. Or verses about streaking, death or circumcision, all of which make for rather strange verses. Jacob asks sherem if he denies that christ will come. Funniest scripture in the book of mormon 21 and it came to pass that pacumeni, who was the chief judge, did flee before coriantumr, even to the walls of the city. Oct 05, 2012 joseph smith translated the book of mormon from gold plates. Here are 45 verses from both the bible and the book of mormon that mention love. Here are three powerful book of mormon verses that show love to those whove left. Specifically, the book of mormon was prepared for our day so that we would learn and grow by readings the words of ancient prophets in the americas. Any religion that suggests that the love felt between spouses.
Jul 15, 2012 while reading the scriptures, ive occasionally come across verses that seem funny or odd. The book of mormon also contains this wonderful promise to know of its truthfulness. I am seeking some quotes about love from the book for mormon for my mormon friends who got married. He that smiteth the book of mormon shall be smitten again, of the lord. Why the bible needs the book of mormon greg trimble. Book of mormon quotes and verses basic mormon beliefs. Here are 50 verses of love from gods heart to ours. Racism in the book of mormon yep, its there rational. Sherem, the first freethought martyr in the book of mormon see the story of korihor for another, tells jacob he is misleading the people in by telling them ca. The lord meant the book of mormon to come forth out of the dust to the gentiles, who would eventually carry it to the jews. When i say the lds scriptures i am refering to the parts of the lds standard works that are unique to mormonism, namely, 1 the book of mormon, 2 the doctrine and covenants, and 3 the pearl of great price.
When you read the book of mormonyou start to see that the book of mormon came to us in a day when we needed it most. Twelve beliefs the mormon church might not want you to. More scripture excerpt from ok, so whats the deal with mormons having more scripture than the bible. Were taught of gods and christs love for us, how we should love them, and also how we should love others. For it must needs be, that there is an opposition in all things, written by the prophet nephi 2. Book of revelation seven seals bing images bible study notebook, bible study tools. I might marry someone who showers me in stupid pick up lines. May 30, 2007 i need love quotes from the book of mormon. How modern mormons read the book of mormon rational. Share your favorite verse form the book of mormon and why its your favorite. The book of omni gets off to a great start for a book in the book of mormon with the words behold, it came to pass but it goes downhill quickly from there.
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