Supposed contradictions in the bible, christianity, 219 replies re the matter of shaky faith and bible contradictions, christianity, 54 replies catholic position on the book of mormon, christianity, 8 replies news, beer and bible launches in mormon community. There are more serious contradictions, too, between the book of mormon and the bible. The book of mormon and the king james bible wikipedia. 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. Usually the mormon will ask you to read through the book of mormon and then kneel. The book of mormon teaches one doctrine that leads to the following series of contradictions in regard to the establishment of the church before christ came. 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. 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.
Article citing verses in book of mormon that contradict specific teaching of the bible both cannot be from god. There are many gods polytheism how many gods there are, i do not know. If his joseph smiths claims and declarations were built upon fraud and deceit, there would appear many errors and contradictions, which would be easy to detect. Are there contradictions between the book of mormon and the doctrine and. In only 75 pages, heinze covers several of the key contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible or verifiable history. Sandra tanner provides a list of eight items which she claims are contradictions between the book of mormon and the 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 has one primary theme the glory of god and salvat.
The book of mormon claims that jesuss atonement provided for the immortality for all people. Tagged bible vs book of mormon, contradictions in mormonism post navigation. Apologetics press the bible versus the book of mormon. Major, blatant contradictions between these documents would disprove the books as being inspired. But to achieve exaltation or godhood it is available only to mormons who obey the teachings specific to the book of mormon. Contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible there are many serious objections to the claim of joseph smith and the lds church that the book of mormon is divinely inspired latterday scripture supplemental to the bible. The mormon beliefs are clearly shown and easily contradicted by both the bible and the book of mormon.
The book of mormon contains many linguistic similarities to the king james bible kjv. 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. Three simple ways to show contradictions in the mormon. Doctrines of the book of mormon compared to the bible and mormon teachingsthe book of mormon vs the bible and lds doctrine reference chart. Contradictions in the book, of mormon truth magazine. The problem with the book of mormon isnt where it contradicts the christian bible, but. And how do we overcome the contradictions we find in the scriptures. And now, behold, my beloved brethren, this is the way.
However, a close look at its key book, the book of mormon, reveals many concerning contradictions between its teachings and the bible. In this video i test mormon doctrine and theology to see if it is consisten with itself, or if it is self contradictory. The bible plainly states that the gospel, with its inclusion of gentiles, was not fully revealed until. Joseph fielding smith, the tenth president of the church, said. At first glance the book of mormon appears to be biblical in heft and style. 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. Latterday saint scripturesupposed contradictions fairmormon. Below are just some of the contradictions weve found between the bible. Members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints the mormon church use the king james bible as their bible and consider it to be the word of god. The purpose of this article is to give you a convenient reference in answer to. Why are there discrepancies between translations in the book of mormon, king james bible and the joseph smith translation of the bible. Book of mormon and lost writings mormons try to support the validity of latterday revelation by asserting that portions of the bible have been tampered with andor lost cf. Why scriptures sometimes contradict each other and.
Are there obvious contradictions between the book of. To help answer this question, share the following statement by president boyd k. In his book answers to my mormon friends, thomas heinze points out. There are also contradictions within the book of mormon itself. These minor contradictions arent so minor when we realise that even they mean that the book of mormon contradicts the bible, and therefore the book of mormon isnt a revelation from god. Alleged contradictions in latterday saint scripture jump to subtopic.
Contradictions in the book of mormon the annotated bible. These book of mormon verses should match the inspired jst version instead of the incorrect kjv version that joseph later fixed. Because the bible says he was born in bethlehem, critics suggest that the book of mormon must be a fraud. Doctrine and covenants and the bible because it would be absurd for god to contradict himself. 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. This is one of the most important questions about the bible. These include endowments, celestial marriage, and specific tithing. Does the bible reference the book of mormon answers. Professor threatened for exposing contradictions in the book of.
The book of mormon, doctrines and covenants, the pearl of great price, and the book of abraham are all considered to be the word of god. Book of mormon contradictions contradict mormon excuses. As noted earlier, the book of mormon contradicts itself on this in ether 3. Answer a fool according to his folly, we are admonished in one.
Contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible. Some of them are substantial doctrines that define key doctrines. In the mormon book doctrine and covenants, a collection of gods socalled revelations to joseph. Packer 19242015 of the quorum of the twelve apostles. If in the holy bible there are contradictions that cannot. The book of mormon is not the bible, and many christians are opposed to the book of mormon being placed beside or ahead of the bible. Are there obvious contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible. The book of mormon contradicts itself and other inspired mormon writings. The first concern to consider is its declaration that the book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ. Many people believe the mormon church is simply a denomination or group within christianity.
Contradictions between the bible and book of mormon life. Although it serves primarily as a religious text, it is to be interpreted literally as being an actual, historical record of the inhabitants of the ancient. It is easily demonstrated that none of these paired scriptures contradict each other. 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. Ces letter mismatches verses here is how the sermon on the mount compares between the kjv bible and book of mormon.
Its couched in king james english, and it features color renderings of mormon scenes made to look like bible illustrations. The passage taken from the book of mormon certainly occurred before christ came to the earth and has been dated by their own book as 147 b. It is interesting that our critics are often willing to go to great lengths to resolve apparent contradictions or other problems in the bible, but are unwilling to even think carefully about the many alleged contradictions and problems they find in the book of mormon. The book of mormon contradicts itself and the bible. We will not discuss the ongoing changes in major mormon doctrines over the years, the contradictions in their doctrinal books, or the contradictions between their scriptures and the bible. However, none are more significant than the numerous contradictions between book of mormon teaching and the bible. Explain that shortly before president packer made this statement, the church had published new editions of the book of mormon and the bible. 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. Examining mormonism 7 contradictions with itself youtube. What is the difference between the bible and the book of. Book of mormon contradictions contradict mormon excuses 03292018 by lifeafterministry alma 7.
Book of mormon difficulties, contradictions and explanations. Contradictions between bible and book of mormon 2 timothy 3. The book of mormon contains numerous passages that contradict what the bible says. In the 1st edition of the book of mormon, 2 nephi 11. The fact that there are numerous disagreements between the bible and the book of mormon does not disparage the bible in any way. But there never was a time when there were not gods and worlds.
One of the solas of the reformation is scripture alone. Were precious things found in great abundance by the nephites in america. Is the book of mormon really the most correct of any book on earth. Its gentle approach makes his book ideal to share with either a mormon who is willing to examine the truth or someone being tempted to join this bizarre religion. Three simple ways to show contradictions in the mormon belief of. In the mormon book doctrine and covenants, a collection of gods socalled revelations to joseph smith, god the father has a body of flesh and bones as tangible as mans. If in the holy bible there are contradictions that cannot be explained, what are they, and why are their explanations invalid. The book of mormon includes mistranslated biblical passages that were later changed in joseph smiths translation of the bible. Book of mormon kjv bible contradictions some crucify. The introduction tells you that the book of mormon is a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible.
Bible q does the book of mormon contradict the bible. Of those 10 interpretations, one might be comparable to similarly worded verses in the book of mormon. Book of mormon problems lds church members are taught that the book of mormon bom is scripture, as well as a true record of the inhabitants of the americas from about 2200 bc to 420 ad. Contradictions between the book of mormon and the holy bible. Self contradictions of the bible freedom from religion foundation. Parallel passages from the book of mormon and joseph smith translation of the bible sometimes disagree not only with the king james. Mormon leaders insist that there are no contradictions in mormonism. However, there are no contradictions within the bom itself, or between the bom and the bible. In some cases, entire passages are duplicated in the book of mormon.
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