Difference between the book of mormon and the holy bible

Bullinger, this particular scripture contains a hebraism, namely, active verbs were used by the hebrews to express not the doing of the thing, but the permission of the thing which the agent is said do. Many people believe the mormon church is simply a denomination or group within christianity. An extra book the book of mormon, a living prophet, and some extra intriguing secrets, the mormon temple and its rituals. Originally, the king james bible as well as catholic bible had the books from old testaments, which are. Printed in canada first edition, isbn 9780981146720. Bullinger, this particular scripture contains a hebraism, namely, active. Mormon view we consider the bible, book of mormon, book of doctrine and covenants, pearl of great price and sayings of joseph, the seer, our guides in. The king james bible and the book of mormon religious. 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.

The king james bible and the book of mormon its obvious even to the casual reader that the book of mormon, in its original 1830 translation, is written in the language of the king james version bible hereafter kjv. Bible, book of mormon and lds scripture compared life after. Mormons, while holding that the bible is a part of the canon of scripture, add to it several mormon works. Nov 18, 2017 the most stark difference between mormons and catholics lies in their clergy. These are sold as the lost parts of the christian gospel. The first concern to consider is its declaration that the book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ. Contradictions between the book of mormon and the holy bible. 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. Nov 06, 2006 the book of mormon claims to be a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible. In fact, to mormons, jesus is merely one in purpose with god the father. The critics have been quick to condemn the book of mormon because of this fact. However, a close look at its key book, the book of mormon, reveals many concerning.

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. The bible and the book of mormon the church of jesus christ of. Catholic bible is the book followed by the catholics, or accepted as the holy scripture by the catholics. Difference between the bible and the quran difference.

There is the book of mormon, which accompanies the king james version of the holy bible. A comparison between christian doctrine and mormon doctrine. I hope this helps in the understanding of the difference. However, a close look at its key book, the book of mormon, reveals many concerning contradictions between its teachings and the bible. One difference between mormonism and catholicism is that while catholicism only has one sacred text, the bible, mormonism has a few including. The jst changes the statement to passive voice whereas the kjv bible and the book of mormon are in active voice. What is the difference between what we call illumination and what mormon s call revelation, especially concerning the canonization of scripture. I recently ended up in a conversation online about the book of mormon. Dec 05, 2017 what is the difference between the bible and the book of mormon. Whats the difference between mormonism and christianity. The book of mormon was written by joseph smith in march 1830. A comparison between christian doctrine and mormon. Most young mormon men take on the aaronic priesthood, and some eventually move up to the melchizedek priesthood.

The book of mormon claims that jesuss atonement provided for the immortality for all people. Difference between the bible and the quran difference between. I hope this helps in the understanding of the difference between mormon and christian beliefs. The bible gives direct instruction on how to prove if. The significant difference between the bible and the book of mormon is the period and place of writing. The book of mormon is another witness of jesus christ and confirms the truths found in the. But to achieve exaltation or godhood it is available only to mormons. Apologetics press the bible versus the book of mormon. Mormonism and the biblejoseph smith translationrelationship. Whats the difference between the mormon bible and the. To understand the differences between the bom and the holy bible. However, the book of mormon claims the christian church was established as early as 147 b. What is the difference between mormon bible and the.

Unless otherwise indicated, bible quotations are taken from the king james version. Christianity christians hold that the bible is the sole infallible authority for life and faith. Whats the difference between the holy bible and the book. Aug, 2015 many people believe the mormon church is simply a denomination or group within christianity.

Mormons, while holding that the bible is a part of the canon of scripture, add to. The book of mormon vs the bible christian research institute. Whats the difference between the book of mormon and the bible. Difference between the holy bible and the book of mormon. Christianity vs mormonism bible reasons bible verses. Church members officially regard the book of mormon as the most correct book of scripture, in that a man would get nearer to god by abiding by its precepts, than any other book. The book of mormon teaches that little children are not capable of sin because they do not have a sinful nature moroni 8. Mormons express the doctrines of mormonism using standard biblical terminology and have similar views about the nature of jesus atonement, bodily resurrection, and second coming as traditional christianity. The book of mormon is basically just another testament to the bible for us mormons.

Examples include the use of the word require to mean to request in enos 1. The way you can attempt to answer the question, is the bible really inspired. Regarding the differences between mormons and christians, the former sect believes in the book of mormon, otherwise known as the mormon bible as well as the holy bible. Jul 28, 2011 the bible is the word of god, and yet if the book of mormon contradicts it, then the book of mormon is right and the bible is mistaken. The bible gives direct instruction on how to prove if a prophet of god truly is whom he claims to be and yet, they excuse, the multiple prophecies that were made and never fulfilled by joseph smith, away with. These promises clearly imply that the fruit of the apostles the new testament scriptures and the christian church would endure. The mormon bible is just the same as everyone elses king james version bible. Mormon view we consider the bible, book of mormon, book of doctrine and covenants, pearl of great price and sayings of joseph, the seer, our guides in faith and doctrinea compendium, by apostle f. The book of mormon has a much greater consistency of style than does the bible, which is much more clearly the work of many authors over a period of centuries. It has been an ongoing battle inside the heads of each of its believers, inside the church and the mosque, in all of both of the religions reading and teaching materials, on the tv, the radio, on the streets with bullets and ammunitions, on the hearts of those who became the victim and the cold unvisited grave of those who.

The book of mormon contains many linguistic similarities to the king james bible kjv. It is also manifested in a metanarrative, or theme, in which the text of the book of. Thats the tact i take in my defense for the authority of the scriptures. The king james bible and the book of mormon its obvious even to the casual reader that the book of mormon, in its original 1830 translation, is written in the language of the king james version bible. If anyone adds anything to them, god will add to him the plagues described in this book. Mormonism and christianity have a complex theological, historical, and sociological relationship. The primary, and obvious answer about differences between the two texts is that the bible has an extraordinary amount of evidence supporting its mundane claims about the real world language, history, culture, geography, etc. Its another testament of jesus christ and it compliments the bible. Sometimes the quotation is explicit, as in the second book of nephi, which contains 18 quoted chapters of the book of isaiah. 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. What is the difference with mormon bible and catholic bible. Mormons express the doctrines of mormonism using standard biblical terminology and have similar. Jul 14, 2017 comparing the bible to the book of mormon, with compilation. The difference between the book of mormon and the christian.

Comparing the bible to the book of mormon, with compilation. Recently several of my family members born under the covenant have left the mormon church after reading the bible and praying for guidance. These include endowments, celestial marriage, and specific tithing. Jan 03, 2011 catholic bible is the book followed by the catholics, or accepted as the holy scripture by the catholics. Whats the difference between the holy bible and the book of. The book of mormon claims to be a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible. The book of mormon and the king james bible wikipedia. Difference between catholic bible and king james bible. It contains a history of gods dealings with the ancient world since the days of adam until after christs death and resurrection, and continue reading the bible vs the book of mormon. What is the difference between mormons and jehovahs witness.

The holy bible is the sacred text of jews and christians while the book of mormon is the sacred text of the latterday. The bible says believers were first called christians after pauls ministry in antioch. The difference is that the bible is the word of god and the book of the mormon is just a book that joseph smith wrote. The book of mormon speaks clearly that it was not inspired by god when you compare it with what god has already said about inspiration. This violates the biblical teaching that there is only one god deuteronomy 6. The bible affirms, in the mouth of two or three witnesses shall every word be established 2 corinthians. The way you can attempt to answer the question, is the bible really inspireddoes it have a divine originis to see whether the bible has marks of the supernatural.

How is the book of mormon different from the bible. Of course, the relationship between the book of mormon and the bible is more than textual passages and beautiful prose. The fact that there are numerous disagreements between the bible and the book of mormon does not disparage the bible in any way. For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of god. In the bible, only marks gospel has sentences frequently begin with and, whereas sentences frequently begin with and in any book within the book of mormon. Sep 21, 2018 this violates the biblical teaching that there is only one god deuteronomy 6. What is the difference between the bible and the book of. What is the difference between the mormon jesus and the. It speaks of a spiritual encounter, as does the entirety of scripture. Apr 26, 2007 the mormon bible is just the same as everyone elses king james version bible. Both the bible and the book of mormon declare themselves to be ancient, historical, and reliable rules of. Dec 24, 2011 recently several of my family members born under the covenant have left the mormon church after reading the bible and praying for guidance. Do you know how to show a mormon person the difference in reliability between the bible and the book of mormon.

The messiah, who would be king and deliverer was expected but not, the son of god. A term never used by an old testament prophet, keeping in mind that. Why does the book of mormon have some of the same passages as the bible. 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. The conversation began due to an article about several of the historical claims from the book of mormon being called into serious question. Contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible. We believe that the church discovered what was inspired through prayer and the leading of the holy spirit. With no prior experience, kyle dennis decided to invest in stocks. Most young mormon men take on the aaronic priesthood, and some eventually move up to the melchizedek.

The book of mormons introduction page says it is a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible. The book of mormon, the doctrines of the covenant, and the pearl of great price. Mormon is a prophet in the book of mormon, who collected and transcribed the records of his people on the american continent. Different authors contributed to the writing of the holy bible whereas the book of mormon was first published by one man, joseph smith. In some cases, entire passages are duplicated in the book of mormon. Unlike the bible, the book of mormon has no corroboration from other books written by other authors to its supposed history, and no eyewitnesses to the events recorded therein. The pearl of great price, and covenants and doctrines. The 10 commandments are the same as those in the bible.

The bible the bible teaches that all men have sinned and fallen short of the glory of god. Aug 28, 2011 the difference is that the bible is the word of god and the book of the mormon is just a book that joseph smith wrote. So, even mormons can be led out of the darkness by the holy spirit when they put their faith in christ alone, read the bible, and allow the holy spirit to guide them into the truth. More specifically, it is a collection of books the word bible literally means the books written by prophets over centuries. The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which, according to adherents, contains writings of ancient prophets who lived on the american continent from approximately 2200.

The book of mormon teaches that god has flesh and bones and that he has a wife with whom they produce spirit offspring in heaven that will inhabit human bodies on earth. Other significant connections between the two books include. What is the difference between mormon bible and the christian. The highest office of the melchizedek priesthood, the apostle, requires that the holder be married. It has been an ongoing battle inside the heads of each of its believers, inside the church and the mosque, in all of. What stands out to you in president nelsons description of the relationship between these two books of scripture, and why. In fact, a bible believer would expect there to be contradictions.

The bible teaches that god is perfectly holy and that he has always. The difference between the book of mormon and the christian new. What is the difference between the bible and the book of mormon. Contradictions cannot be true, and so the book of mormon is not from god. The book of mormon is divided into smaller books, titled after the individuals named as primary authors and, in most versions, divided into chapters and verses. Mormon person the difference in reliability between the bible and the. Saints identify the book of mormon as the stick of joseph in the following kjv bible scripture. The bible vs the book of mormon basic mormon beliefs. One remarkable difference between catholic bible and king james bible is the content. May 29, 2011 the book of mormon is basically just another testament to the bible for us mormons. The bible is the works of the prophets and historians based in the middle east, and it covers ancient. The holy bible is the collection of writings that contain the records of divine revelation and the dealings of god with his chosen people, the tribes of israel.

The difference between the book of mormon and the christian new testament this article is dedicated to the cult of eh who is a professed atheist. Mormonism distinguishes between the holy spirit gods presence via an essence and the holy ghost the third god in the mormon doctrine of the trinity. A term never used by an old testament prophet, keeping in mind that was allegedly written between 600592 b. The book of mormon is another witness of jesus christ and confirms the truths found in the holy bible. The most stark difference between mormons and catholics lies in their clergy. But to achieve exaltation or godhood it is available only to mormons who obey the teachings specific to the book of mormon.

Learn more about how latterday saints use and combine these scriptures. He the holy ghost is a being endowed with the attributes and powers of deity, and not a mere force, or essence, articles of faith, by james talmage, p. The bible is the word of god, and yet if the book of mormon contradicts it, then the book of mormon is right and the bible is mistaken. What is the difference between mormonism and biblical. The book of mormon has text that was directly lifted from the king james version bible that was not cited and in fact plagiarized. The book of mormon claims to be a volume of holy scripture. The significant difference between the bible and the book of mormon is the period. 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. If youre refering to the book of mormon, this is not a replacement of the bible. What is the difference between mormons and jehovahs.