In some cases, entire passages are duplicated in the book of mormon. The bible versus the book of mormon apologetics press. Yes, the book of mormon contradicts the bible the church of jesus christ of latterday saints or mormons claim that, along with the bible, the book of mormon 1 is a revelation from god. Are there obvious contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible. The problem with the book of mormon isnt where it contradicts the christian bible, but where it agrees with the bible but shouldnt. The teaching of the bible makes this an impossibility. No book from gods hand will contain factual mistakes because he does not make mistakes. The book of mormon includes mistranslated biblical passages that were later changed in joseph smiths translation of 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. What does the book of mormon contain that the bible does. Why the bible needs the book of mormon greg trimble. The book of mormon speaks clearly that it was not inspired by god when you. The bible is infallible and does not contradict itself 2 timothy 3. Does the book of mormon contradict the bible regarding.
Simply put, if both the bible and the book of mormon were inspired by god, then they never would contradict each other. If it is true, then joseph smith is true and so is mormonism. The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which adherents believe contains writings of ancient prophets who lived on the american. Three simple ways to show contradictions in the mormon belief. Where does the book of mormon contradict the bible page 6. Below are just some of the contradictions weve found between the bible and the book of mormon.
It is easily demonstrated that none of these paired scriptures contradict. I am a mormon, so i definitely know that mormonism does not contradict the bible. The bible is inspired without any error and correct, and we see this reality when we read it, but the book of mormon only pretends to be inspired and is full of errors and contradictions. Since the book of mormon is mostly plagiarism of the bible, it may not directly contradict in many areas. Mormons also believe their doctrine and covenants and the pearl of great price are inspired works. Feb 26, 2005 since the mormon doctrine and the bible are contradictory, it has to be irrelevant. So, to even the playing field, let me provide you with my sources. Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth. Christian wasnt the original word used in either the biblical text or on the plates in the book of alma.
The book of mormon contains many linguistic similarities to the king james bible kjv. If this is the case, then this would resolve the apparent contradiction between the bible and the book of mormon regarding what happened at the time of christs death, for we would have 3 hours of darkness in. On the other hand, the book of mormon easily is exposed as fiction when compared to and contrasted with the bible, which mormons claim is the word of god. However, if that is true, then why does the book of mormon contradict mormon theology. End it with charity there is always a fine line to walk when challenging the beliefs of others. Jan 10, 2006 this appears to be the position of the late mormon general authority b. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints or mormons claim that, along with the bible, the book of mormon1 is a revelation from god.
The bible says that jesus was born in bethlehem matthew 2. These include endowments, celestial marriage, and specific tithing. The fact that there are numerous disagreements between the bible and the book of mormon does not disparage the bible in any way. The book of mormon doesnt even contradict your erroneous interpretation of the bible.
Latterday prophets contradict the bible and the book of mormon on this point. Not only does this mormon belief contradict the bible, it contradicts its own scriptures. Article citing verses in book of mormon that contradict specific teaching of the bible both cannot be from god. Jun 07, 20 your initial claim that the book of mormon clearly contradicts the bible on several points continues to lose credibility. Does the book of mormon compliment the bible, or contradict it. As we have seen, none of these paired scriptures contradict each other.
Where does the book of mormon contradict the bible. Does the book of mormon compliment the bible, or contradict. Contradictions between the bible and book of mormon life. Following is a short comparison between christian doctrine and.
Aug, 2015 many people believe the mormon church is simply a denomination or group within christianity. And behold, he shall be born of mary at jerusalem alma 7. The writer of the book of mormon simply did not have his facts straight. Since mormons believe the bible is inspired along with their. Praying about the book of mormon mormons believe that if you read the book of mormon and then pray and ask god whether or not it is true, you will receive a testimony from the holy spirit verifying its truth. Roberts in his book studies of the book of mormon, p.
Read on for powerful insights from lds scholars fiona and terryl. Bible, inerrancy of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Oct 05, 2016 the fact that there are numerous disagreements between the bible and the book of mormon does not disparage the bible in any way. The book of mormon is not a different version of the bible, it is a different book written by different prophets, teaching the same gospel. Jan 31, 20 yes, the book of mormon contradicts the bible. The book of mormon and the king james bible wikipedia. There are times where the book of mormon prophets quote those found in the bible, but otherwise the text is. 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 only one i noticed was that in the bible it says jesus was born in bethlehem and in the bom it says he was born in jerusalem. Another approach is to challenge one of their beliefs, such as their belief about god. What does the book of mormon contain that the bible does not. Jul 03, 2018 watch closely to find out how the the book of mormon is in contradiction to the bible. How does the book of mormons and the bible compare. The book of mormon vs the bible christian research institute.
The bible is claimed to contradict the book of mormon teaching that children cannot sin under eight years of age. Book of mormontranslation errors from the kjv fairmormon. There are definitely concepts in the bible that arent in the book of mormon, and concepts in the book of mormon that arent in the bible. By definition, he is omniscient and perfect in all his ways cf. Translation errors in the king james bible appearing in the book of mormon summary. Disproves mormonism using the bible, mormon scripture, statistical analysis and common sense.
Why scriptures sometimes contradict each other and what to do. The bible is claimed to place sin at the point of conception. Many people believe the mormon church is simply a denomination or group within christianity. And how do we overcome the contradictions we find in the scriptures. The absence of this qualifier for the book of mormon indicates that its translation is never in question. 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. Since the mormon doctrine and the bible are contradictory, it has to be irrelevant. If both the bible and the book of mormon are inspired by god, then reason demands that they must never contradict one another. The book of mormon contradicts itself and other inspired mormon writings. Watch closely to find out how the the book of mormon is in contradiction to the bible. Three simple ways to show contradictions in the mormon belief of.
When a mormon says he believes in the trinity, he does not mean the historical orthodox trinity of one god who exists in three persons. While claiming to follow the bible, are they actually contradicting the word of god. Oct 20, 2008 the book of mormon doesnt contradict the bible per say, sure it might take the overall idea out of context but the book of mormon is just some guys added version of the bible. Does the book of mormon contradict the bible regarding when are children capable of sin. The book of mormon is purported to be a second witness to the bible. You have attempted to point to a single only a fraction of several book of mormon passage. The book of mormon teaches that little children are not capable of sin because they do not have a sinful nature moroni 8. They actually feel the book of mormon to be superior to the bible since they believe many precious and important parts of the bible were supposedly deleted from the bible by the catholics.
This means that the mormon doctrine is not speaking of the same jesus as the christian doctrine. Contradictions between the book of mormon and the holy bible. 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. Feb 26, 2005 since the book of mormon is mostly plagiarism of the bible, it may not directly contradict in many areas. Contradictions in lds scriptures utah lighthouse ministry. Christian is an english word, and neither the bible nor the book of mormon was originally written. Feb 06, 2020 the book of mormon is not a different version of the bible, it is a different book written by different prophets, teaching the same gospel. Because the bible says he was born in bethlehem, critics suggest that the book of mormon must be a fraud. The bible plainly states that the gospel, with its inclusion of gentiles, was not fully revealed until after christs death.
Most importantly, many of the statements in the book of mormon directly contradict the bible. The book of mormon doesnt contradict the bible per say, sure it might take the overall idea out of context but the book of mormon is just some. Three simple ways to show contradictions in the mormon. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints or mormons claim that, along with the bible, the book of mormon 1 is a revelation from god. The simple truth of the matter is that the book of mormon contradicts the bible in many areas. Your initial claim that the book of mormon clearly contradicts the bible on several points continues to lose credibility. The book of mormon teaches that little children are not capable of sin because they do not have a. It doesnt take a lot of scholarship to show there is no contradiction in this situation. Humans have the potential to achieve godhood if they follow mormon teachings.
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. And where it never challenges, disagrees with or contradicts the orthodox christian creeds. But to achieve exaltation or godhood it is available only to mormons who obey the teachings specific to the book of mormon. The bible says believers were first called christians after pauls ministry in antioch. Apologetics press the bible versus the book of mormon. It may contradict your interpretation of the bible, but not ours.
We dont see the book of mormon as contradicting the bible. What are the key differences between mormonism and christianity. However, a close look at its key book, the book of mormon, reveals many concerning contradictions between its teachings and the bible. How can mormons believe that god the father has a body when the bible says god is pure spirit. Oct 12, 2008 does the book of mormon contradict the bible. Once you start learning these, this is where different gospel becomes preached. Bible ties to the book of mormon bible reference for lds. 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. This list either misunderstands and misrepresents lds doctrine, or misinterprets the. The first concern to consider is its declaration that the book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ. Gibson contents of oneminute answers does the book of mormon contradict the bible. But i did a little studying on that one and bethlehem was like a.
Only that interpretation that comes through the holy ghost is true. Mar 29, in the mormon book doctrine and covenants, a collection of gods that contradicts the bible, namely, that the father does not dwell in mans. Contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible. If we accept the book of mormon as our authority, this would contradict the bible, because both cannot be true. The book of mormon supports the bible and both teach the same things, sometimes in different ways, but towards the same purpose. The book of mormon contradicts itself and the bible. Mormon doctrine says that jesus and satan are brothers. For example, critics of mormonism have shown convincing proof that the book of mormon is a synthesis of earlier works written by other men, of the vivid imaginings of joseph smith, and of plagiarisms from the king james bible. Where does the book of mormon contradict the bible page.
Where does the book of mormon contradict the bible, however, the book of mormon maintains that this knowledge was had in b. However, almost none of the lds doctrine and beliefs are held in the bom. Having spent time dialoguing with mormons in the past and studying their beliefs and practices, i gladly invited them in. 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. Apr 30, 2016 does the book of mormon compliment the bible, or contradict it. This appears to be the position of the late mormon general authority b.
Obviously, i have a bit of an advantage in this topic, since i read both the bible and the book of mormon on a regular basis. The biblical challenge to the book of mormon main street church. Walter martin writes, anyone who thinks that children under age eight cannot sin has not visited the classrooms of todays schools. However, the book of mormon claims the christian church was established as early as 147 b.
Why you shouldnt ask god if the book of mormon is true. However, the book of mormon fails the tests that the bible gives to identify genuine revelations from god. The bible says that the followers of christ were first called christians in antioch a few years after christ died acts 11. Clearly, the book of mormon does teach that the son of god was begotten by the holy ghost, just as the bible also states. The book of mormon is purported to be a new revelation, one that mormons say is part of the new covenant to israel and another witness to the truth of the bible history of the church 4. And whereas the bible is organically linked to the earthly ministry of jesus christ by extensive. Apr, 2010 yes, the book of mormon contradicts the bible. 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. They study it and believe it to be the word of god. The book of mormon claims that jesuss atonement provided for the immortality for all people. Listen to the words of christ, your redeemer, your lord and. However, they do not believe the bible, as it is currently available, is without error. I have heard people say this before, but i have read both books and i didnt notice any contradictions.
Now that doesnt mean the bible and the book of mormon are the same book. Aside from the many theological conflicts with the bible and historical and archeological fact, the writing of the book of. Where does the book of mormon contradict the bible discussion in controversial christian theology started by swart, feb 26, 2005. Its very similar to the question, is the mormon jesus different than the real jesus, the christiantm jesus.
A twopart, 5000word essay sort of invalidates the clear part of the contradiction claim. Remember, the correct doctrine of the trinity is that there is only one god who has existed for eternity. However, none are more significant than the numerous contradictions between book of mormon teaching and the bible. The following examples are some of such contradictions.
Does the book of mormon contradict joseph smiths translation. Bible passages will be cited from the english standard version. The book of mormon incorporates text which seems to be taken from the king james version, including passages which are now considered to be mistranslations. Ces letter mismatches verses here is how the sermon on the mount compares between the kjv bible and book of mormon. Critics wonder why many of the quotes from isaiah in the book of mormon are identical to the king james version. These book of mormon verses should match the inspired jst version instead of the incorrect kjv version that joseph later fixed. Are there obvious contradictions between the book of.
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