Contradictions about jesus and the holy ghost when was the holy ghost given. Another approach is to challenge one of their beliefs, such as their belief about god. Please post your quotations from the book of mormon only. Will you say then that the bible is contradictory and therefore not true. Unfulfilled prophecy the book of mormon says there would be three days of darkness at jesus crucifixion. Jul 14, 2017 comparing the bible to the book of mormon, with compilation. The truth is they worship another jesus, proclaim another gospel, and teach the skin of the truth stuffed with a lie. Selfcontradictions of the bible freedom from religion foundation. 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.
Contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible. Below are just some of the contradictions weve found between the bible and the book of mormon. Below are just some of the contradictions weve found between the bible and the. Are there obvious contradictions between the book of.
Most mormons will try and tell you the book of mormon was generalizing when you question them on this issue. The bible was created during a time where stories were orally passed down over thousands of years. The book of mormon claims that jesuss atonement provided for the immortality for all people. Three simple ways to show contradictions in the mormon belief. There are a number of contradictions between the bible and the book of mormon. It has been my experience that, after a little research, all the alleged contradictions and inaccuracies are totally explainable. In addition to the absurdities and contradictions that exist within the book of mormon in its close reliance on the kjv, contradictions also exist within and between the mormon scriptures themselves. 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. What the book of mormon tells us about jesus christ. It is a spiritual topic, associated with faith, belief, testimony, emotion, revelation, and personal conviction. And where it never challenges, disagrees with or contradicts the orthodox christian creeds. I have heard people say this before, but i have read both books and i didnt notice any contradictions.
Jan 01, 2014 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. It is easily demonstrated that none of these paired scriptures contradict each other. Book of mormon contradictions contradict mormon excuses. The following examples are some of such contradictions. You do not want mormons to get distracted by the various bible translations. He was not a created being but existed eternally with the father and the holy spirit. Some of them are substantial doctrines that define key doctrines. Jesus is a part of the trinity he is god wrapped in flesh. Contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible youtube. Three simple ways to show contradictions in the mormon.
Book of mormon contradictions contradict mormon excuses 03292018 by lifeafterministry alma 7. The lord will never allow the president of the church to lead us astray. The book of mormon makes extrabiblical claims that are contrary to both scripture and history. Here in the book of mormon it says jerusalem is a city.
What the question asker is specifically referring to are two sets of scriptures. 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. Why does the mormon church still teach that joseph smith was a true prophet of god after he made a false prophecy about a temple being. However, they do not believe the bible, as it is currently available, is without error. But to achieve exaltation or godhood it is available only to mormons who obey the teachings specific to the book of mormon.
The simple truth of the matter is that the book of mormon contradicts the bible in many areas. However, the book of mormon fails the tests that the bible gives to identify genuine revelations from god. 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. Since mormons believe the bible is inspired along with their. Book of mormon kjv bible contradictions some beliefs. The book of mormon teaches that the disobedience of adam and eve in eating. 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. Oct 12, 2008 does the book of mormon contradict the bible. 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.
For the twelve million members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints worldwide six million in the united states. The bible versus the book of mormon apologetics press. Latterday saints believe that god is one, but accept the biblical witness that this is a oneness of purpose, intent, mind, will, and love. Apr, 2010 yes, the book of mormon contradicts the bible. Bible, inerrancy of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Disproves mormonism using the bible, mormon scripture, statistical analysis and common sense. With the faith now of one of the fastestgrowing religions in the country, doubleday is proud to publish this first official trade edition of the book. Many people believe the mormon church is simply a denomination or group within christianity. The book of mormon and the king james bible wikipedia. The bible says believers were first called christians after pauls ministry in antioch. Why does the book of mormon and book of moses describe god as creating, while the book of abraham describes gods. A second contradiction goes to the very premise and foundation that the mormon religion hinges upon.
And whereas the bible is organically linked to the earthly ministry of jesus christ by extensive surviving manuscript evidence going back as far as a. 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. The book of mormon contains numerous passages that contradict what the bible says. Theyve been taught to tell people that jerusalem is an area or that jerusalem and bethlehem are suburbs of each other. Three simple ways to show contradictions in the mormon belief of.
Jul 06, 2011 the bible came first, not the book of mormon. Oct 24, 2006 for the twelve million members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints worldwide six million in the united states, the book of mormon is literally the word of god, a companion volume to the bible that contains the everlasting gospel. Bible q does the book of mormon contradict the bible. Self contradictions of the bible freedom from religion foundation. 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. Feb 10, 2010 i know most mormons will deny the contradictions, but will anyone that is willing to be honest tell me some of the contradictions that are in the book of mormon, or even some contradictions between the bible and the book of mormon. Sandra tanner provides a list of eight items which she claims are contradictions between the book of mormon and 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. Critics believe joseph smith came up with all the names in the book of mormon, noting that joseph owned a king james bible with a table listing all the names used in the bible. When indians accept mormon teachings they will become, white and delightsome people 2 nephi 30. 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.
America not mentioned in bible no geographical or archaeological evidence 2 nephi 25. The book of mormon contradicts itself and the bible. 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. Is the book of mormon really the most correct of any book on earth. 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. Second, in none of the bible s predictions is a name given, why then is marys name given in the book. The book of mormon mistakenly has jesus including peters appended comments as if they were part of moses words in deuteronomy. Apologetics press the bible versus the book of mormon. The book of mormon teaches that little children are not capable of sin because they do not have.
Did jesus forewarn the apostles of his death and resurrection. They study it and believe it to be the word of god. Aug, 2015 many people believe the mormon church is simply a denomination or group within christianity. What the book of mormon says about jesus christ the full name of the book of mormon is the book of mormon. Apr 04, 2019 and all this have they done that they might pervert the right ways of the lord, that they might blind the eyes and harden the hearts of the children of men. Are there obvious contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible. Where does the book of mormon contradict the bible. The book of mormon contradicts itself and other inspired mormon writings. However, a close look at its key book, the book of mormon, reveals many concerning contradictions between its teachings 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. What is the difference between the mormon jesus and the. However, the book of mormon claims the christian church was established as early as 147 b. Contradictions between the bible and book of mormon life. 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.
For the twelve million members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints worldwide six million in the united states, the book of mormon is literally the word of god, a companion volume to the bible that contains the everlasting gospel. The following are a list of some verses to know when witnessing to mormons. Since mormons respect and use the king james version of the bible, i recommend that you use this version when witnessing to mormons. 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. Joseph smith said that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion, and a man would get nearer to god by abiding by its precepts, than by any other book history of the church, vol. 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. This is why it has the nearly identical flood story from gilgamesh, and why jesus has the same characteristics as dionysus, osiris, horus, mithra, and krishna. The book of mormon is a pillar of revealed truth supporting and upholding the chief cornerstone, who is jesus christ. Joseph smith claimed that in the time jeremiah prophesied in jerusalem around 600 b. I mean, i hear it said so often, but no one ever seems to be willing to step up to the plate and say here it is. For many people, the belief that the bible contains contradictions and inaccuracies is an excuse for not believing. Are the contradictions between the doctrine and covenants. Contradictions between bible and book of mormon 2 timothy 3.
Contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible bom book of mormon the jaredites had their own language before the tower of babel. Contradicting bible contradictions skeptics annotated bible truth. Jan 10, 2006 the bible came first, not the book of mormon. The first concern to consider is its declaration that the book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ.
The mormon jesus not the jesus of the bible mormons can claim to believe in jesus all they want, but its apparent from their teachings that the jesus they profess is definitely not the jesus of the bible. Even the book of mormons subtitle another testament of jesus christemp. If the founder of the mormon church is implying that jesus left two wills for his one death, then that would pose a termendous problem. Contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible 1. No book except it be from god could convert me to jesus christ. 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. The book of mormon teaches that black skin is a sign of. In some cases, entire passages are duplicated in the book of mormon. But i did a little studying on that one and bethlehem was like a. Book of mormon contradictions the church of jesus christ of. As we have seen, none of these paired scriptures contradict each other.
He came to earth in flesh to bear the wrath of god on his person on the cross to atone for the sins of mankind. 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. 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. Stories constantly morphed and changed over time, and the bible is a collection of these. Many such people have not actually read the bible for themselves. Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth. 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. In only 75 pages, heinze covers several of the key contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible or verifiable history. Book of mormon contradictions the church of jesus christ. You wont find contradictions like this in the bible. The book of mormon contains many linguistic similarities to the king james bible kjv. And all this have they done that they might pervert the right ways of the lord, that they might blind the eyes and harden the hearts of the children of men. The salvation of mormon wives depends upon the whim of their husband. This list either misunderstands and misrepresents lds doctrine, or misinterprets the.