Book mormon contradict bible

Where does the book of mormon contradict the 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 that is supplemental to the bible. The mormon church says there are at least 4 main gods. I do not want to condemn the book of mormon because something written might seem to contradict something in the bible, especially when the bible contradicts itself sometimes. Contradictions between the book of mormon and the holy bible ja. Sandra tanner provides a list of eight items which she claims are contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible. Bible q does the book of mormon contradict the bible. However, none are more significant than the numerous contradictions between book of mormon teaching and the bible. Church laws and statutes are part of canon law, and by the canon we understand a set of holy books. It does i believe contradict false interpretations of the bible as well as false assumptions often accepted to be truth based on certain passages of the bible. Lds church members are taught that the book of mormon bom is scripture, as well as a true record. Most importantly, many of the statements in the book of mormon directly contradict the bible.

Latterday saint scripturesupposed contradictions fair. Mormonism teaches to investigators and followers alike that the correct interpretation of this passage is that, the sticks are really scrolls, the stick of judah is the bible, the stick of joseph is the book of mormon, the joining of these sticks mean the joining of the two writings, the bible and the book of mormon. Book of mormon kjv bible contradictions some latter. Jan 03, 2021 stated plainly, the mormon dogma that the book of mormon doesnt contradict the bible is ridiculous to the point of absurdity. Why nonmormons should read the book of mormon beggars bread. Basic bible and book of mormon contradictions vigilant minds. The bible versus the book of mormon apologetics press. Although the mormon church denies it, the book of mormon actually was plagiarized from an unpublished novel, i. Jul 06, 2011 the contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible constitute a most serious obstacle to accepting the book of mormon as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.

Three simple ways to show contradictions in the mormon belief of. Walter martin writes, anyone who thinks that children under age eight cannot sin has not visited the classrooms of todays schools. Bible baptist churchpastor andrew sluder82823316get my book divorced but not demoted. The bible plainly states that the gospel, with its inclusion of gentiles, was not fully revealed until after christs death. The book of mormon was written for the intent that we may believe the bible, morm.

The absence of this qualifier for the book of mormon indicates that its translation is never in question. Does the book of mormon contain contradictions andor information which contradicts the biblical narrative. The contradiction that this poses to the holy bible is that in this time the counsel and word of god was that all nations were to submit to the king of babylon. May 02, 2020 bible verses about mormons the things you hear from false teachers and heretics like joel osteen are false.

Mormon apologists tend to contradict themselves in their answers of the book of mormon translation depending on the question. Because they believe that god has a body, mormons teach something else that contradicts the bible, namely, that the father does not dwell in. Are there obvious contradictions between the book of. Nov 27, 2010 how is it that god said in the bible not to believe in any continuation of his word for they are not of his work, yet the book of mormon is looked upon greater than the bible. But to achieve exaltation or godhood it is available only to mormons who obey the teachings specific to the book of mormon. Apologetics press the bible versus the book of mormon. However, almost none of the lds doctrine and beliefs are held in the bom. Book of mormon kjv bible contradictions some beliefs. Contradictions between the bible and book of mormon life after. The book of mormon speaks clearly that it was not inspired by god.

Below are just some of the contradictions weve found between the bible and the book of mormon. 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 video covers but a few of the many contradiction between the book of mormon and the word of truth, the holy bible. It tells of the jaredites, people from the tower of babel who came to central america but perished because of their own immorality. Seven contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible. Sandra tanner provides a list of eight items which she claims are contradictions. Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth. What are 1769 kjv edition errors doing in book of mormon. The following examples are conspicuous instances of such contradictions. 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 bible is claimed to place sin at the point of conception. For example, mormon apologists will embrace the tight translation of the book of mormon translation when discussing how joseph used his rock in a hat. They say the book of mormon inappropriately changes isaiah 9. The bible prophesied that jesus would be born in bethlehem. The lord covenanted with enos to bring forth the book of mormon to the lamanites, enos 1. The book of mormon shall stand as a testimony against the world, ether 5. Dec 31, 2007 the book of mormon brings clarification and support to the bible.

Rather than god confusing the language of all the earth at the tower of babel as the bible records genesis 11. However, a close look at its key book, the book of mormon, reveals many concerning contradictions between its teachings and the bible. On the contrary, not only is the belief that god is a spirit affirmed at alma 31. The problem with the book of mormon isnt where it contradicts the christian bible, but where it agrees with the bible but shouldnt. The book of mormon contradicts itself and the bible. Once you start learning these, this is where different gospel becomes preached. And behold, he shall be born of mary, at jerusalem which is the land of our forefathers. Joseph smiths core claim was the bible was corrupted and needed to be fixed.

The book of mormon claims that jesuss atonement provided for the immortality for all people. Apr 12, 2008 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. Chain of contradictions from the book of mormon that. Lds theology bible and book of mormon contradictions pdf version some basic discrepancies between the bible and the book of mormon bible verses relating to lds teachings on temple work pdf version shows how mormon temple work contradicts bible does the lds church still teach that heavenly father was once a man. Another contradiction between the book of mormon and the bible. May 08, 2019 the bible states that all of king zedekiahs sons were killed. Contradictions between the book of mormon and the holy bible. Incorrect interpretation of bible the book of mormon does not say that children are not born without a sinful nature in the way irr suggests. The book of mormon teaches that little children are not capable of committing sin. It generally does not include contradictions with bible passages, since mormons consider the bible to have many translation errors, and since the bible itself is often ambiguous and subject to varying interpretations. Latterday prophets contradict the bible and the book of mormon on this point. They do not hold to the essentials of the christian faith, which means that they are not christians. Since the book of mormon is mostly plagiarism of the bible, it may not directly contradict in many areas. Three simple ways to show contradictions in the mormon.

How can mormons believe that god the father has a body when the bible says god is pure spirit. The book of mormon contradicts itself and other inspired mormon writings. We do not believe children are perfect or above making mistakes. For example, the apostle john teaches that god is spirit john 4. The book of mormon teaches that little children are not capable of sin because they do not have a. Contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible laver times in bible incense 121 times in bible ark of the covenant 48. The most apparent contradiction in the book is listed as follows. Mormons also believe their doctrine and covenants and the pearl of great price are inspired works. The book of mormon has no claim to validity due to its lack of incorporation into the biblical cannon. Oct 05, 2016 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. But surveying the text, i havent really seen anything in the bom that. The bible plainly states that the gospel, with its inclusion of gentiles, was not fully revealed until. Contrary to the bible, the book of mormon claims that one son of king zedekiah escaped destruction and came to the americas.

As we have seen, none of these paired scriptures contradict each other. Many people believe the mormon church is simply a denomination or group within christianity. Three simple ways to show contradictions in the mormon belief. The book of mormon contains numerous passages that contradict what the bible says.

Does the book of mormon contradict joseph smiths translation. He claimed this occurred after the apostolic period but before his writing in the 1800s. Contradictions between the bible and book of mormon. This list either misunderstands and misrepresents lds doctrine, or misinterprets the biblical data upon which the supposed contradiction rests.

Contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible. Book of mormon difficulties, contradictions and explanations. The book of mormon vs the bible christian research institute. According to the book of mormon, about 600 years before christ, a nephite prophet predicted that many plain and precious parts 1 nephi. The book of mormon claims the entire old and new testaments are essentially worthless being corrupted, lost and altered. 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 there are differences between the bible and the book of mormon, they reject the bible. Simply put, if both the bible and the book of mormon were inspired by god, then they never would contradict each other.

Oct 20, 2008 favorite answer first, im not a mormon, and i dont believe that the book of mormon is an authentic revelation from god. If joseph smith made the book of mormon based from the bible, which again god said not to do in the first place, how is it that in this day people find contradictions. The mormons argue that bethlehem was a mere suburb of jerusalem and therefore does not contradict the bible on this point. Mormon priests do not offer up sacrifices, but only perform religious duties in the church. 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. Mormon prooftexts from the bible christian research institute. The book of mormon teaches that little children are not capable of sin because they do not have a sinful nature moroni 8. Feb 27, 2010 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. 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. Why scriptures sometimes contradict each other and. Contradictions between the bible and book of mormon life. In only 75 pages, heinze covers several of the key contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible or verifiable history.

Dec 16, 2008 the book of mormon is supposed to be the account of people who came from the middleeast to the americas. The book of mormon states that jesus was born in jerusalem. Book of mormon kjv bible contradictions some latterday. The purpose of the priest was to offer up sacrifices to god for man.

This sets a rigid frame of discussion where the slightest change from what appears in the bible is an unacceptable rift, yet a word for word copy from the bible is also evidence of fabrication. Contradictions in the bible and book of mormon rocky. The book of mormon teaches many things that contradict the new testament. The first concern to consider is its declaration that the book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ. The mormon concept of the priesthood contradicts the bible. Hence, neither the book of mormon nor the joseph smith translation of the bible can be discounted because of seeming discrepancies with each other or with the. Clearly, the book of mormon does teach that the son of god was begotten by the holy ghost, just as the bible also states. Does the book of mormon contradict the biblical narrative. Not only do the teachings of both mormonism and its founder, joseph smith jr. The bible is infallible and does not contradict itself 2 timothy 3. These include endowments, celestial marriage, and specific tithing.

Large parts are also plagiarized from the king james version of the bible. The bible is claimed to contradict the book of mormon teaching that children cannot sin under eight years of age. The biblical challenge to the book of mormon main street church. The bible says believers were first called christians after pauls ministry in antioch. However, the book of mormon claims the christian church was established as early as 147 b.

Some of them are substantial doctrines that define key doctrines. If you have even a basic, working knowledge of the bible these contradictions pop out at you all the time as youre reading the book of mormon. Disproves mormonism using the bible, mormon scripture, statistical analysis and common sense. The following examples are some of such contradictions.