Book of mormon contradictions contradict mormon excuses 03292018 by lifeafterministry alma 7. The book of mormon teaches that little children are not capable of sin because they do not have a. For the first 150 years of mormonisms existence, everyone thought it was a story about a people who left the middle east and came to south or central america, and who fought wars clear up into new york state where. Contradictions between the bible and book of mormon life. This resource is for christians who want to understand the development of mormon theology and how mormon beliefs are often selfcontradictory. The book of mormon derives its names from a book that has semitic sources, i.
His writings not only contradict the bible of in several points of doctrine, but even go so far as teaching a different gospel see galatians 1. But to achieve exaltation or godhood it is available only to mormons who obey the teachings specific to the book of mormon. God has given us all things pertaining to life and godliness 2 peter 1. The bible versus the book of mormon apologetics press. Changes, contradictions, and errors is a musthave resource for anyone who knows or witnesses to mormons. Contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible youtube. The companion volume to this book is demolishing supposed bible contradictions volume 2. Because the bible says he was born in bethlehem, critics suggest that the book of mormon must be a fraud. Mar 18, 2020 one of the biggest inconsistencies is that not even jesus and god in the book of mormon know theyre supposed to be two totally separate and distinct fatherandson bodily beings, able to stand together sidebyside at the same time and talk to ea. Apologetics press the bible versus the book of mormon.
These book of mormon verses should match the inspired jst version instead of the incorrect kjv version that joseph later fixed. Here are some parallels with the deuterocanonical books and the book of mormon. Does the book of mormon contradict joseph smiths translation. In harmony with the biblical law that in the mouth of two or three witnesses shall every word be established 2 corinthians. This violates the biblical teaching that there is only one god deuteronomy 6. The thing that primarily killed my faith is that i read enough of the bible to realize that it teemed with contradictions and thus couldnt possibly have been divinely inspired, aka the infallible words of a perfect god that was dictated to human transcribers. Contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible. What is the difference between the bible and the book of. In the 1st edition of the book of mormon, 2 nephi 11. The mormon claim that the book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ is false. Feb 26, 2005 since the book of mormon is mostly plagiarism of the bible, it may not directly contradict in many areas. Ham wrote in the foreword, many people today buy into the assertion that the bible is full of contradictions, but they havent bothered to look into the claim for themselves. The book of mormon fails the test of internal consistency by both affirming and denying the bible. Apr 04, 2019 and all this have they done that they might pervert the right ways of the lord, that they might blind the eyes and harden the hearts of the children of men.
And all this have they done that they might pervert the right ways of the lord, that they might blind the eyes and harden the hearts of the children of men. Portuguese portugal spanish tagged bible vs book of mormon. The book of mormon vs the bible and lds doctrine reference chart. I was ready to point them to the contradictions in the book of mormon and to the failed prophecies, inconsistencies, and truly bizarre claims of their modern prophets. Book of mormon christ is completely accepted in bible he is rejected. Below is the modern map of the area of smiths youth. Aug, 2015 many people believe the mormon church is simply a denomination or group within christianity. Please gracie keep on comparing the bible to the book of mormon and you will find more contradictions. You will soon see that joseph smith is a false prophet. Joseph smith said 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, vol. But the book of mormon contradicts and says that his son, mulek, lived. One of the biggest inconsistencies is that not even jesus and god in the book of mormon know theyre supposed to be two totally separate and distinct fatherandson bodily beings, able to stand together sidebyside at the same time and talk to ea. The bible and book of mormon app, from the church of jesus christ, treats the two volumes of scripture as one, and makes it easier than ever to read, study and share the word of god.
A list of historical, archaeological, and geographical errors in the book of mormon this post is also available in. Doctrines of the book of mormon compared to the bible and. Different authors contributed to the writing of the holy bible whereas the book of mormon was first published by one man, joseph smith. Please click through the following examples to see for yourself the several places that the book of mormon contradicts the bible. The bible text is the authorized king james version from 1611 and the book of mormon text is carefully consistent with 1830 version. Are there obvious contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible. If we compare the historical, prophetical, and doctrinal parts of the.
The book of mormon claims that jesuss atonement provided for the immortality for all people. The bible is not a book but a collection of 66 books, written over a span of 1600 years across 3 continents, by over 40 writers inspired by god in 3 languages yet it has one primary theme the glory of god and salvat. Ces letter mismatches verses here is how the sermon on the mount compares between the kjv bible and book of mormon. If we compare the historical, prophetical, and doctrinal parts of the book of mormon with the great truths of science and nature, we find no contradictions no absurditiesnothing unreasonable. Book of mormon contradictions contradict mormon excuses. Once you start learning these, this is where different gospel becomes preached. The egyptian language was a very corrupt language from idol.
In fact, a bible believer would expect there to be contradictions between the two, since the bible never gives any legitimacy to the book of mormon, but actually condemns it cf. Book of mormon difficulties, contradictions and explanations. Article citing verses in book of mormon that contradict specific teaching of the bible both cannot be from god. Book of mormon prophecies of christ specific bible prophecies veiled actually nonexistent unless scripture misquoted or prophecies stretched to have two meanings. Contradictions between the book of mormon and the holy bible. However, the book of mormon claims the christian church was established as early as 147 b. The book of mormon has him appearing in the americas after his ascension 3 nephi 10. Many such people have not actually read the bible for themselves.
The first concern to consider is its declaration that the book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ. The book of mormon vs the bible christian research institute. Since the book of mormon is mostly plagiarism of the bible, it may not directly contradict in many areas. The following examples are conspicuous instances of such contradictions.
Comparing the bible to the book of mormon, with compilation. Sep 21, 2018 this violates the biblical teaching that there is only one god deuteronomy 6. However, almost none of the lds doctrine and beliefs are held in the bom. Why scriptures sometimes contradict each other and. Mar 29, 2017 even the book of moroni the last book in the book of mormon teaches that god is unchangeable from eternity to all eternity 8. Bible and book of mormon contradictions by sandra tanner the bible plainly states that the gospel, with its inclusion of gentiles, was not fully revealed until after christs death.
The book of mormon contains numerous passages that contradict what the bible says. The opening lines of the introduction to the book of mormon declare that the book of mormon is a volume of holy scripture. 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. Many people believe the mormon church is simply a denomination or group within christianity. If we compare the historical, prophetical, and doctrinal parts of the book of mormon with the great truths of science and nature, we find no contradictionsno absurditiesnothing unreasonable. There is always a fine line to walk when challenging the beliefs of others. The book of mormon includes mistranslated biblical passages that were later changed in joseph smiths translation of the bible. There are also contradictions within the book of mormon itself. Contradictions between the book of mormon bom and doctrine.
What are the inconsistencies in the book of mormon. Below are just some of the contradictions weve found between the bible and the book of mormon. At first, smith taught the extreme unity between the father and the son so that the father was the son and the son was the father. The contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible constitute a most serious obstacle to accepting the book of mormon as latterday scripture that is supplemental to the bible. The book of mormon contains many linguistic similarities to the king james bible kjv. Disproves mormonism using the bible, mormon scripture, statistical analysis and common sense. It is easily demonstrated that none of these paired scriptures contradict. Contradictions between the bible and book of mormon life after. Sometimes the quotation is explicit, as in the second book of nephi, which contains 18 quoted chapters of the book of isaiah other significant connections between the two books include book of mormon words and phrases that only appear in. However, a close look at its key book, the book of mormon, reveals many concerning contradictions between its teachings and the bible. The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which adherents. Contradictions in lds scriptures pdf version click here one god. The book of mormon contradicts itself and the bible. The book of mormon challenges other scriptures with conflicting beliefs and indicates that they will no longer exist in the course of time.
After a little research, all the alleged contradictions and inaccuracies are totally explainable. Jan 01, 2014 i studied materials that showed the contradictions between the bible and the lds scriptures and had lists ready to pull out when the young elders knocked on the door. Contradictions cannot be true, and so the book of mormon is not from god. The book of mormon teaches that little children are not capable of sin because they do not have a sinful nature moroni 8. Many book of mormon names are either biblical, formed from a rhyming. Where does the book of mormon contradict the bible. The following examples are some of such contradictions. For many people, the belief that the bible contains contradictions and inaccuracies is an excuse for not believing. In the mormon book doctrine and covenants, a collection of gods. Dec 05, 2017 the holy bible is the sacred text of jews and christians while the book of mormon is the sacred text of the latterday saints movement. The bible says believers were first called christians after pauls ministry in antioch. Jul 06, 2011 the contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible constitute a most serious obstacle to accepting the book of mormon as latterday scripture supplemental to the bible. Multitude feels wounds in book of mormon 3 nephi 11.
And behold, he shall be born of mary, at jerusalem which is the land of our forefathers, she being a virgin, a precious and chosen vessel, who shall be overshadowed and conceive by the power of the holy ghost, and bring forth a son, yea, even. The book of morman vs the bible what do the scriptures say. Many of the names in the book of mormon are just plucked directly from the bible, e. On the contrary, not only is the belief that god is a spirit affirmed at alma 31. The book of mormon contradicts itself and other inspired mormon writings. Three simple ways to show contradictions in the mormon belief. The contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible constitute a most serious obstacle to accepting the book of mormon as latterday scripture supplemental to the bible. Three simple ways to show contradictions in the mormon belief of. Points out the contradictions between the bible and book of mormon as well as errors in translation in the king james version kjv of the bible that were copied into the book of mormon. The book of mormon is supposed to be a history of real people living in a real place. Not only does this mormon belief contradict the bible, it contradicts its own scriptures. The book of mormon and the king james bible wikipedia.
Demolishing supposed bible contradictions volume 1. The mormon claim that the book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ is. These include endowments, celestial marriage, and specific tithing. Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth. In some cases, entire passages are duplicated in the book of mormon. The fact that there are numerous disagreements between the bible and the book of mormon does not disparage the bible in any way. Some historians though, challenge the writings in the book of mormon and state that these are mere interpretations of. Jul 14, 2017 comparing the bible to the book of mormon, with compilation. Some of them are substantial doctrines that define key doctrines. I studied materials that showed the contradictions between the bible and the lds scriptures and had lists ready to pull out when the young elders knocked on the door. Are there obvious contradictions between the book of.
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