For the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, the book of mormon is a holy scripture in addition to the bible and has been described as the keystone of the organization. Top 40 inspirational book of mormon scriptures the lifey app. Book of mormon one of the four volumes of scripture accepted by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Old testament new testament book of mormon doctrine and covenants pearl of great price study helps about the scriptures. Cover art for a new approach to studying the scriptures. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints has a fouryear seminary program for students ages 1418. Unlike the eight witnesses of the book of mormon, these witnesses were not. If you love the book of mormon, consider donating to book of mormon. Just like the bible, the book of mormon is an ancient record that. Both volumes of scripture are a compilation of teachings as recorded by ancient prophets. It is an abridgment by an ancient prophet named mormon of the records of ancient inhabitants of the americas. First published in 1830 in english, it has been translated into 82 languages and has printed about 150 million copies worldwide.
The bible is by definition a collection of books written by various authors that were not necessarily eye witnesses to the events that took place in. Specifically, the book of mormon was prepared for our day so that we would learn and grow by readings the words of ancient prophets in the americas. We are a nonprofit organization supported by people like you. Scripture study made simple is a powerful yet easytounderstand work of gospel scholarship, sure to illuminate the words of ancient scripture as readers find new meaning in this keystone of our religion. I must bring them also, and they will listen to my voice. Its not easy being mormon, but its totally worth it. Smile the church of jesus christ of latterday saints.
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Recently we asked our fans on facebook to tell us some of their most embarrassing moments during. Lynn and david rosenvall smile together for a photo. It was written to testify that jesus is the christ. Early in the book of mormon, an angel asks nephi a tough question, knowest thou the condescension of god. The book of mormon, journal edition, provides the space you need to write down the thoughts and inspiration you receive as you read and study the scriptures. Jehovah, immanuel, holy messiah, lamb of god, redeemer of israel, and so on.
In its more than 6,000 verses, the book of mormon refers to jesus christ almost 4,000 times and by 100 different names. In the book of mormon as well as in the bible, we can see the parallels of. Here are 24 scriptures to provide hope and encouragement in times of uncertainty. To enhanced the knowledge about the book of mormon. Faith is the first principle of the gospel, and that will never change. Five scriptures that will help you get through almost anything. How the bible and the book of mormon work together. How an lds father and son reimagined book of mormon study.
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