If you are mormon, please understand that this web page is not against you personally. The decision to use the word challenge came from a remark by president spencer w. 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. I f you have come to the conclusion that you are going to be teaching at home and in. Should christians take the challenge and pray about the book of mormon and, ultimately, mormonism. It is his generous invitation to ask, and it shall be given you. Double click on the video to watch it on a full screen. Three simple ways to show contradictions in the mormon belief. His mission and his message religious studies center. In fact, jesus christ testified that this would happen see 2 nephi 29. This variation works for all the texts we have examined so far in the book of mormon. He has promised that those who live by the precepts of this book shall receive a crown of eternal life. The book of mormon teaches specifically about prayer, saying.
In the book of mormon as in the old testament, the heavenly or earthly context serves as the defining field of operation which clues the reader or listener to the appropriate meanings of father and son. How many times does the phrase ask and ye shall receive. If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of god who giveth to all men liberally and upbraideth not and it shall be given him. The mormon church realizes that many of the deep doctrines of mormonism such as the belief that men can become gods are strange to most nonmormons and christians alike. How important was it to moroni that we pray about the book of. Verses for your conversations with mormons stand to reason. Asking why have additional scripture is like asking why do we need more preachers. Are mormons completely asking the wrong question when they. Can you show me how to gain a testimony that the mormon. Countercult ministriestower to truth ministries50 questions. Scripture masteries book of mormon flashcards quizlet. Book of mormon, 1837, page 537 the joseph smith papers.
You could also encourage them to write down and share their testimonies of the book of mormon. Mormons teach that salvation exaltation comes through faith in christ plus baptism plus works, i. You must write a book with 239 chapters, 54 of them about wars, 21 about history, 55 about prophecy, 71 about doctrine, 17 about missionaries, and 21 about the mission of jesus. Bible quotations are from the new american standard version. And when ye shall receive these things, i would exhort you that ye would ask god, the eternal father, in the name of christ, if these things are not true. The book of mormon and the king james bible wikipedia. Ask, and it shall be given unto you book of mormon study. Enos mission, though not fruitful in his own time, has proved beneficial to the nephite and lamanite posterity of today in the form of his short but vital message in the book of mormon. The bible and the book of mormon compared by chad lyndon dills. Fear is the tool of the devil and the book of mormon fights the devil on every page. Jesus taught, and whatsoever ye shall ask the father in my.
How does the doctrine of christ relate to the ancient. Son of man, take a stick and write on it, for judah, and the people of israel associated with him. Asterisk denotes a featured version, which includes an introduction and annotation book of mormon, 1830 book of mormon, 1837 book of. We find also that the book of mormon uses a phrase rise again in a sense which fits better in a resurrection story than a mere healing. Kimball in his first press conference after he became president of the church. Theyll tell you that you ll receive the witness of the holy ghost in the form of a burning in the bosom. Nephi believed it was possible because god shares his great light and truth with those who seek him. And this promise is unto all, even unto the ends of the earth. And i make not myself known to the lamanites lest they should destroy me. The challenge of the book of mormon religious studies center.
As stated in its title, this entry contains a very long list of words from the book of mormon. This theme is in the bible, the book of mormon, the doctrine and. The book of mormon is a precise parallel to this usage. And as the lord liveth, he will remember the covenant which he hath made with them. There are only two options when it comes to the book of mormon. If the duplication rate continues, then that would mean over 35% of the book of mormon is duplicative of the kjv. For information on sources of mormon quotations, see the section titled mormon documents. And when ye shall receive these things, i would exhort you that ye would ask god, the eternal father, in the name of christ, if these. Verily, verily, i say unto you, whatsoever ye shall ask the father in my. If the book of mormon was fiction it would only have a lucky few things right. 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. Im also going to ponder some of the 544 questions found in the book of mormon.
Ask the young men to read one or more of the scriptures listed in this outline or the title page of the book of mormon or watch one of the videos in this outline to find answers to the question why do we need the book of mormon. Exmormons have you prayed about the book of mormon and got. And verily i say unto you, whatsoever things ye shall ask the father, in my name, it shall be given unto you. This is a childrens book, so a child will be the one doing the reading in the book of mormon videos.
After listening to lehi, nephi wanted to know these things for himself. For behold, again i say unto you that if ye will enter in by the way, and receive the holy ghost, it will show unto you all things what ye should do. You ve heard the scripture, ask and you shall receive, knock and it shall be opened unto you. To prove my point, ask your mormon acquaintance if heshe will renounce joseph smith and the lds church if you were to pray about the book of mormon and, as a result, felt that god told you it was not scripture. Nov 26, 2011 the reason this topic even comes up, is because the book of mormon gives this promise in it, i would exhort you that when ye shall read these things. This timeless offer to provide personal revelation is extended to all of his children.
Mar 14, 2020 after listening to lehi, nephi wanted to know these things for himself. We have compiled a comprehensive list of over 100 scriptures from the book of. Watching book of mormon videos is an easy way for your child to learn the stories of the book of mormon. Mormons point to a section of the book of mormon that promises, and when ye shall receive these things, i would exhort you that ye would ask god, the eternal father, in the name of christ, if these things are not true. Keep in mind that the missionaries want you to have a feeling about the book of mormon after reading it.
The book of mormon also contains this wonderful promise to know of its truthfulness. It is essential for you to have your own testimony he who help the blind to see. Ask and ye shall receive is meant for everyone lds blogs. Mar 12, 2020 when missionaries are confronted with arguments against the book of mormon, they are taught to ignore the evidence and pray to see if the book of mormon is true. As mentioned above, the mormons will ask you to pray about the book of mormon after the very first meeting. Is praying over the book of mormon circular reasoning. And he answered me in one of the most strongest ways he has ever spoken to me. But i say unto you, it shall be more tolerable for tyre and sidon at the day of judgment, than for you. Remember that the mormon version of god is not the god of the bible. I have received a number of questions from readers, and i would love to have you submit more questions anonymously on my questions submission form.
Behold i say unto you that ye shall have b hope through the atonement of christ and the power of his resurrection, to be raised unto life c eternal, and this because of your faith in him according to the promise. Book of mormon stories chapter 6 ask and you shall. You cannot be a college graduate, in fact, you can have only three years of schooling. We spend a lot of time thinking about what the scriptures tell us, not nearly as much time thinking about what they ask us. Why you shouldnt ask god if the book of mormon is true. And whatsoever ye shall ask the father in my name, which is right, believing that ye shall receive, behold it shall be given unto you. Smith, they will say, translated the book of mormon from golden plates he dug up in a hill in new york in the early 1800s. Ask the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. When they do this, i ask them what praying has to do with the book of mormon. If you read and pray about this book, in the name of christ, god will make the truth of the book known to. My topic for discussion here is the challenge of the book of mormon. Nephi believed it was possible because god shares his great light and truth. It is one of the most marvelous gifts the lord has offered to mortals.
Mar 15, 2020 book of mormon stories chapter 6 ask and you shall receive. To be credible and reasonable from a god whose glory is supposedly intelligence, moroni 10. Every time i think ive read it for the last time, some new topic of consideration comes up and find myself going through it again. Will you read, pray and ask god if the book of mormon, is gods word. I didnt get any answer until i was already reading the book of mormon. If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of god, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not. It is either a true record and joseph is a prophet who was called to translate it. Using only the text of the book of mormon as the narration, get a glimpse of the fatherson relationship between mormon and moroni, as they strive to pass the plates along to where we have it today as the book of mormon. According to church history, the book of mormon is the result of joseph smith. Mormon writers have noted that although the portions of the book of mormon that quote from the bible are very similar to the kjv text, they are not identical. These books, known as the book of mormon and pearl of great price published by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints are racist as the list of verses below show. Because of the book of mormon, anyone who is willing to ask god with a sincere heart in the name of jesus can cut through all the religious confusion and know that god has restored his true gospel to the earth. And when ye shall receive these things, i would exhort you that ye would ask god, the eternal father, in the name.
The prophet mormon explained that he only recorded the lesser part of the things which jesus taught the people, for the intent that when the book of mormon reader shall have received this. Yea, behold, i say unto you that those saints who have gone before me, who have possessed this land, shall cry, yea, even from the dust will they cry unto the lord. An account written by the hand of mormon, upon plates taken from the plates of nephi. The church knows that if these doctrines were revealed right away to prospective converts, especially those who come from a christian. Wherefore, ye must press forward with a steadfastness in christ, having a perfect brightness of hope, and a love of god and of all men. Kjv in the book of mormon case closed kma book of mormon. And when ye shall receive these things, i would exhort you that ye. While mormons will ask you to pray about the truth of the book of. Book of mormon, 1830, page 509 the joseph smith papers. Demonic and ungodly names in the book of mormon 1 life. Mormons typically quote this verse in support of praying about the book of mormon as is suggested within its pages. Now i, moroni, after having made an end of abridging the account of the people of jared, i had supposed not to have written more, but i have not as yet perished.
You can read the book of mormon online or request a free paperback copy at the. Prior to discussing what we should ask god for in our prayers, it is important to note the need for expressing gratitude before asking for the things. The book of mormon is true, i saw testify in the name of jesus christ. Last time i went through it was on the vaunted subject of chiasmus, which the saints find.
I would exhort you that ye would ask god, the eternal father, in the name of christ, if these things are not true. A quotation from isaiah, recorded in johns gospel seems to have inspired a few quotes in the book of mormon. Incredible video explains the story of the plates of mormon. In 84 bc, alma began baptizing the people in the river of sidon. Since we already have the holy bible, many people wonder why they should even bother with the book of mormon. The bible, the book of mormon, and the concept of scripture. The mormon belief in black skin being a curse is found in uniquely mormon books they call scripture. They might read the passage in the book of mormon and tell you that you. The reason this topic even comes up, is because the book of mormon gives this promise in it, i would exhort you that when ye shall read these things. What the book of mormon says about jesus christ the full name of the book of mormon is the book of mormon. For your benefit, every chapter of book of mormon stories is being made into a video.
Behold, this is the doctrine of christ, and there will be no more doctrine given until after he shall manifest himself unto you in the flesh. Top 40 inspirational book of mormon scriptures the lifey app. Both need a more proper and thoughtful, honest wording. Questions to ask mormon missionaries at the door 4mormon. Wherefore, if ye shall press forward, feasting upon the word of christ, and endure to the end, behold, thus saith the father. Mar 15, 2019 most importantly, i have received strength from my heavenly father to live the truth, to stand strong in my conviction, and to receive the blessings of a close relationship with my father in heavenall because i dared to ask. After a fashion, yes, the wrong question and the wrong standard. Sep 27, 20 the prhase ask and ye shall receive appears once in the book of mormon.
Book of mormon stories chapter 6 ask and you shall receive. Anyone who reads the book gains a fuller appreciation for gods love for his children, and realizes that his plan for us is not bound by geographical borders. And god shall show unto you, that that which i have written is true vv. I have received many answers to prayers after asking god for help and then reading the book of mormon immediatly afterwards. Some people may ask you why we need the book of mormon when we already have the bible. Heavenly father has repeatedly told us to ask and ye shall receive. The book of mormon states, and when ye shall receive these things, i would exhort you that ye would ask god, the eternal father, in the name of christ, if these things are not true. This feeling is for them the real proof that the book of mormon is inspired scripture. When mormon missionaries properly called latter day saints or simply lds come to your door, they will often offer a free copy of the book of mormon and tell you about its author, joseph smith. Apr 29, 2014 how then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed. I prayed before reading the book of mormon, asking god to reveal to me whether mormonism was true and whether this book was of him. Oct 23, 2019 book of mormon central teamed up with artist katie payne to create a beautiful and engaging video called the the story of the book of mormon.
If you have a bible study with them, they will ask you to pray over the book of mormon. The prhase ask and ye shall receive appears once in the book of mormon. Since it is not possible in their mind for the book to be wrong, the one who prayed must have done something wrong. And when ye shall receive these things, i would exhort you that ye would ask. We will be uploading new videos every couple days, so come back soon. Then reread the book of moroni and try asking and answ. We have the promise that if ye shall ask with a sincere heart, with real intent, having faith in christ, he will manifest the truth of it unto you, by the power of the holy ghost. I was searching for articles that discussed the possible connections between the amlicites and the amalekites in the book of mormon when i ran across an interesting blog entry from blognitive dissonance. And when ye shall receive these things, i would exhort you that ye would ask god the eternal father, in the name of christ, if these are not true. It has many things right and fulfills many prophesies. Most importantly, i have received strength from my heavenly father to live the truth, to stand strong in my conviction, and to receive the blessings of a close relationship with my father in heavenall because i dared to ask. Dec 20, 2017 it is his generous invitation to ask, and it shall be given you. The book of mormon contains many linguistic similarities to the king james bible kjv. I know that you may have testimony of the spirit concerning the truth of the book of mormon, and you believe that joseph smith was a true prophet of god.
My suggestion to you is that you read the book of mormon, and in doing so that as you turn each page you sincerely ask the lord to let you know if this book is indeed truethat will be a total of 531 prayers. There are three tests that can help us determine if this is a good test. You will most likely hear a recitation of a verse in the book s last chapter. I was going through my notes when i found this paper that my trainer from my mission gave me. But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of god, who gives to all men generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him. If you want to have a testimony that the mormon church is the true church, simply ask god and he will tell you. If you ve ever spoken to a mormon missionary, there is no doubt that you have been challenged to read the book of mormon and pray about its message.
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