A central purpose of the book of mormon is to convince all people that jesus is the christ. A testimony of the book of mormon church of jesus christ. What the book of mormon says about jesus christ the full name of the book of mormon is the book of mormon. Abinadi teaches the ten commandments and testifies of christ mosiah 1416. The book of mormon testifies of jesuss ministry in the americas following his resurrection. In the book of mormon we are presented with the most complete picture of the roles, functions, offices, and titles of jesus of any ancient record on earthperhaps even of any scripture, ancient or modern. Ever since the book of mormon was translated by the prophet joseph smith in a matter of months in 1829 and published in march 1830, presidents of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints have testified of and extolled the divinity of this volume of scripture. Written for us, it contains the word of god in plainness and tells us of our identity, purpose and destiny. It was first published in march 1830 by joseph smith as the book of mormon. Tell that both the bible and the book of mormon testify of jesus christ articles of faith 1. What the book of mormon tells us about jesus christ religious.
Learn more about eight new episodes in the book of mormon. Ten testimonies of jesus christ from the book of mormon. Those who heard king benjamins sermon experienced a marvelous conversion see mosiah 5. This weeks episode of the book of mormon videos is abinadi testifies of jesus christ mosiah 1118. Explain to the children that jesus christ was known by many different names. The book of mormon testifies of the divinity, majesty, and power of jesus christ like no other writing. The book of mormon videos youtube channel is a collection of videos based on accounts from the book of mormon. The book of mormon testifies of christ the church of jesus christ. These three witnesses boldly confirm who jesus christ is. He loves each of us and manifests that as he visits others. What the book of mormon tells us about jesus christ. Through the book of mormon, translated by joseph smith, came additional insights concerning the person and powers of jesus the christ. The first episode of the next batch of the book of mormon videos series from the church of jesus christ of latterday saint will be published next friday, march.
The lessons for the year were from the book of mormon which inspired me to create this blog. The bible and the book of mormon are both witnesses of jesus christ. Another testament of jesus christ is to convey to the modern world powerful testimonies of the divine mission and essential attributes of jesus christ, to the convincing of the jew and gentile that jesus is the christ, the eternal god title page. Testimony of jonathan david whitcomb the book of mormon. The bible and the book of mormon testify of jesus christ. The book of mormon prophet abinadi starts to prophesy to the people. Top 40 inspirational book of mormon scriptures the lifey app. They are angry with abinadi and wonder why he judges them. For the year 2008 i was called to be a primary teacher in the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, richardson stake, sachse ward.
Studying the book of mormonanother testament of jesus christ brings a power to my life like nothing else does. Abinadi testifies of jesus christ mosiah 1118 latter. It is ancient scripture that tells of christs ministry to the people of the western hemisphere following his death and resurrection. The mormons a nickname for members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints added a subheading to the book. Knowing that the book of mormon is true also gives us a witness that joseph smith was a prophet of god and that the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, which he restored, is also true. Today we have three witnesses of scripture in addition to the first two bible. The book of mormon and the church of jesus christ of. It may surprise you to learn that the book of mormon is actually a book about jesus christ, the same jesus found in the bible. Most importantly, it offers a witness that jesus christ is the savior of the world and that we can find eternal happiness by following his teachings. The church has produced a video with testimonies of the prophets and apostles affirming the truthfulness of the book of mormon and its message of the divinity of christ. Gospel insights from general authorities and religious educators, provo, ut. Because isaiah is quoted so extensively, he deserves mention as one of the major contributors to the book of mormon. They have taught about how the book of mormon strengthens faith in the bible, joseph smith and the restoration, and ultimately jesus christ. Through the writings of ancient prophets, you can find answers about who you are, why you are here, and what god wants you to do.
The book of mormon testifies of jesus christ and teaches us how to become his disciples. The prophet joseph smith 180544 affirmed that a man would get nearer to god by abiding by its precepts, than by any other book history of the church, 4. Church releases trailer for next season in book of mormon. During general conference, prophets, apostles, and other leaders frequently teach and testify of the book of mormon. It is a spiritual topic, associated with faith, belief. This book goes along with the bible and testifies that christ is the savior for all people, doesnt matter the color of our skin or our race. Religious studies center, brigham young university, 2003, 31642. The trailer for season three of the book of mormon videos was released today. The book of mormon, like the bible, testifies of jesus christ, his atoning sacrifice, and his. It is the word of god and, like the bible, gives us guidance and inspiration in our daily lives. 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. Before i get flamed i would like to point out three of the more glaring anachronistic errors. The book of mormon is a pillar of revealed truth supporting and upholding the chief cornerstone, who is jesus christ. In the english language edition, more than half about 233 verses.
The book of mormon testifies of jesus christ just a few scriptures from the book of mormon that testify of jesus christ. To present, show the two testaments of jesus christ puzzle to help youth learn why we need the book of mormon. Videos covering 221 pages of the book of mormon mosiah to alma will continue to be released on most fridays between then and may 15. King benjamin addresses his people mosiah 15 march 20. The book of mormon testifies of jesus christ we are off to a great seminary year. Like the prophets in the bible, book of mormon prophets shared. The book of mormon is changing the lives of people all. The new season, which is planned to begin on march th, will include from mosiah through alma. The book of mormon is a convincing witness for jesus christ because its writers. Along with the bible, the book of mormon testifies of jesus christ and teaches everything needed to know the truth of. We learn that he is the holy one of israel, the god of abraham, isaac and jacob 1 nephi 19. The book of mormon properly titled the book of mormon. The community for those interested in faithful discussions related to the church of jesus christ of latterday saints and its members, known colloquially as mormons. Abinadi says the law of moses points to the messiah, jesus christ, who will come into the world to redeem his people.
The book of mormon speaks of christ, teaches and prophecies of jesus christ. There roles and titles are as sweeping as they are aweinspiring. He loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood, and hath made us kings and priests unto god and his father. As a companion scripture to the bible, the book of mormon testifies that all human beings are sons and daughters of a loving father in heaven, that he has a divine plan for our lives, and that his son, jesus christ, speaks today as well as in days of old. No videos because of general conference and easter april 17. A woman describes how the book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ. Lds member savannah heath created a simple, but powerful video illustrating how the book of mormon testifies of jesus christ. There is a great video on that you could show to the children.
Jesus christ visits the people of the book of mormon in the americas. Abinadi says if they do not repent, their city will be conquered and the people placed into bondage. They teach that he is the son of god, that he is our example and that he lived a perfect life. To the best of my memory, i had little if any inclination to make any major changes in my religious beliefs. 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.
The book of mormon is the keystone of our religion and offers a rich feast of doctrinal and spiritual insight. The book of mormon is the word of god ezra taft benson. As members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, we believe. Church members relate how we will live again after. Abinadi testifies of jesus christ mosiah 1118 book of. Another testament of jesus christ is a sacred book of scripture that testifies of jesus christ and explains the lords dealings with his people in the ancient americas.
This jesus christ of whom we solemnly testify is, as john the revelator declared, the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. The book of mormon, a book of scripture similar to the bible that testifies of jesus christ, explains gods plan for his childrenthe purpose of life. The purpose of life in the book of mormon come unto christ. Jesus christ as father in the book of mormon by andrew c. Explain to the children that the book of mormon testifies of jesus christ, and that we can read teachings and stories about him.
The book of mormon is set in north america in the first century. The bible and the book of mormon on a map of the world testify of jesus. We all must experience our own conversion to the gospel of jesus christ. This holy text recounts a journey of faith by a family called by god to leave jerusalem around 600 bc. Alma the younger is converted unto the lord mosiah 27. I was introduced to the book of mormon by a neighbor family in pasadena, california, and by missionaries of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints in 1971. The book of mormon has come forth to remind us of the covenants of the lord, to the convincing of all that jesus is the christ, the eternal god, manifesting himself unto all nations. Did you know that in the book of mormon, in 6,607 verses, jesus christ is referenced 3,925 times.
The book of mormons mission is to testify of jesus christ. The book of mormon testifies of christ church of jesus. The book of mormon testifies of jesus christ again youtube. This inspiring video illustrates how the book of mormon testifies of.
Scott of the quorum of the twelve apostles says that a testimony of the book of mormon leads to a testimony of the savior and his work. They testify that he is the savior of the world, that he died for us and because of his sacrifice we can live with heavenly father again. The book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ. Sharing time the book of mormon is another testament of. The book of mormon is a compilation of several books written by ancient prophets. The third witness will come from the ten tribes when the world will finally know jesus christ. These are the words of jacob, one of nephis younger brothers. It validates his claim of divinity because he was seen by people far away from the place where he. I am convinced that the book of mormon not only testifies of jesus christ but also restores some of those plain lost truths about him. It is a spiritual topic, associated with faith, belief, testimony, emotion, revelation, and personal conviction. Abinadi teaches king noah and his priests the ten commandments. The book of mormon, the doctrine and covenants, and the pearl of great price. Like the last two seasons, a new video will be released every friday until may 15. The book of mormon testifies of jesus christ blogger.
If we follow his teachings found in the book of mormon we will find lasting happiness. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the plates of nephi. They will be able to see that both the bible and the book of mormon testify of jesus christ. The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which, according to adherents, contains writings of ancient prophets who lived on the american continent from approximately 2200 bc to ad 421. Abinadi testifies of jesus christ mosiah 1118 march 27.
I fulfilled this calling willingly and voluntarily with no compensation other then spiritual gifts from a loving heavenly father. The book of mormon provides spiritual nutrition, prescribes a plan of action and connects us with the holy spirit. Latterday saints believe the book of mormon to be the word of god and a companion testament to the holy bible. Those are the central themes of the book of mormon, according to prophets and apostles of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints who bear witness of. I know the book of mormon testifies of jesus christ. Interestingly, the book of mormon adds one important detail to moses story it testifies that as moses raised the brazen serpent, he explicitly bore testimony that the son of god should come a fascinating prophesy and foreshadowing of christ that is not in the current old testament see helaman 8.
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