That we, through the grace of god the father, and our lord jesus christ, have seen the plates which contain this record, which is a record of the people of nephi, and also of the lamanites, their. Because of this story, much of the film is each religion trying to prove that its the correct church, which only results in bashing one anothers beliefs. We do have the book of mormon, and the rest of joseph smiths writings, though, and my heart tells me these are inspired by god. But the offense used only one direct evidence to scorch the farm. Music for satb, 2 part choir, unison choir, and solo with piano music is here at lds music and books. Ron andersen abraham lincolns defense of religious freedom. He wrote, the evidence i sorrowfully submit, points to. In this day when the bible is being downgraded by many who have mingled philosophies of the world with bible scriptures to nullify their true meaning, how fortunate that our eternal heavenly father, who is always concerned about the spiritual wellbeing of his children, has given to us a companion book of scriptures, known as the book of mormon, as a defense for the truths of the bible that. Authorship of the book of isaiah in light of the book of mormon. Scholars go over the issue of coins in the book of mormon, and how the book of mormon uses the term, originates. Its my heavenly father talking directly to me about what i need in my life. Life after death experience nde with steve gardipee, vietnam war story one of the best ndes duration.
As an evangelical scholar engaged in research, writing, and ministry in relation to mormonism, i try to keep up with what fairmormon does and have made frequent reference. Part 1 we focus on book of mormon geography, the nahom apologetic defense, and instances of chiasmus in the book of mormon. Sorenson, fortifications in the book of mormon account compared with mesoamerican fortifications table 2, p. Scott bradley the constitution and the restoration of the gospel. 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. Now that i am no longer a tbm, i find that i still believe the same thing. The 1838 mormon defense of northern missouri author alexander l. Kelley, an aikido master, first read the book of mormon when she was 17. Its validity as scripture depends on its being historically authentic. Day of defense is the story of a new set of missionaries sent to a rural town. Warning themes in the book of mormon and the condemnation that resteth upon the children of zion trailer.
Lewis s mere christianiy, this rich volume thoroughly examines the doctrinal history and organization of the. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the. Critics of the book of mormon claim that major portions of it are copied, without attribution, from the bible. In this logical examination of many of the critics claims, the author offers a compelling defense of the book of mormon. How could there be so many witnesses of the book of mormon and the plates and not one of them deny their testimony even when some of them became bitter toward joseph smith. Examining the book of mormon a christian view probe. In isaiah in the book of mormon, edited by donald w. Several examples provide specific months and days of the battle e. Being unfamiliar with the latterday saint faith, the missionaries are put on trial which tests their beliefs.
In the final analysis, the defense is fighting a lost war, even if they seem to be persuasively winning a battle. In alma 4356, the people of god, the nephites, are provoked to war against the wicked lamanites. The book of mormon is the only explanation for this scripture. She gained a testimony of the importance and familiarity of the book. A few years ago i responded to a news article in which the author stated that joseph was a polygamist. It was first published in march 1830 by joseph smith as the book of mormon. The challenge of the book of mormon religious studies center. The book of mormon emulates the language and style of the king james bible because that is the scriptural style joseph smith, translator of the book of mormon, was familiar with. Free lds choir sheet music book mormon oratorio christmas. Do something meaningful in defense of your godgiven freedom and liberty in conference report, apr. The book of mormon geography lands and map with dna evidence. Baugh this book was footnoted by in an expanded gospel topic on their site. The book of mormon provides a great deal of incidental detail on military technology. The book of mormon purports to be an inspired and accurate translation of an ancient historical narrative covering more than a thousand years.
It is obviously unfair for anyone to judge the book of mormon by what it does or does not teach concerning economics or defense or agriculture when these are not the areas emphasized by its writers. Nelson of the quorum of the twelve apostles taught that scriptural witnesses authenticate each other. Is the armor described in the book of mormon consistent with armor used in ancient mesoamerica. We build enduring faith in jesus christ by making the book of mormon accessible. That we, through the grace of god the father, and our lord jesus christ, have seen the plates which contain this record, which is a record of the people of nephi, and also of the lamanites, their brethren, and also of. To mormons, these works are equal in terms of being inspired by god. I was pleasantly surprised to see that michael understands where i and many others come from theologically, no modalism strawmen as a result of a lot of dialogue with christians, and also that he. Kjv isaiah in the book of mormon why the lds church is. A fascinating issue on climate is the seasons of war and agriculture described in the book of mormon, mostly between alma 9 and alma 47. Book of mormon plagiarism accusationsking james bible. Why geography matters, book of mormon archeological forum, 2004. Joseph smith stated that the book of mormon was the keystone of our religion, to which the former lds prophet ezra taft benson added, just as the arch crumbles if.
As i often do i was looking for books on mormonism, the title a biblical defense of mormonism of course caught my eye. This book locates everything from the narrow neck, to zarahemla, from cumorah, to the land of promise, bountiful. I believe in jesus christ as my savior and redeemer. Salmon also notes that nibley was a critic of parallelomania where it is used to disparage the book of mormon, despite his extensive scholarship on the subject in defense of the book of mormon, noting that nibley ignores the fact that parallels may suggest a unity of religious thought, or simple coincidence. The book of mormon oratorio and pageant music, the messiah, another testament, is all downloadable for quick music retrieval. Be it known unto all nations, kindreds, tongues, and people, unto whom this work shall come. Lds music and books free lds choir sheet music book mormon. However, after years of research he concluded at the end of his life that the book of mormon was a fictional work created by joseph smith. Let us know if youd like to receive your own digital copy of the book of mormon, andor if these messages encourage and assist you spiritually as well. Jan 12, 2008 the following is a rebuttal to the anti mormon video bible vs. In that sacred volume of scripture, the book of mormon, we note the great and prolonged struggle for liberty. The farm defense planted a lot circumstantial evidence. Rhonda pickering signs of our time why are the iconic symbols of the hopewell, a hand and a bird.
Mormonvoices defending the restored gospel of jesus christ. The prophet joseph smith told the brethren 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, 4. How can the book of mormon provide peace and meaning to those in military service. The book of mormon simply reflects the popular political and religious arguments of smiths day, with a glob of king james biblical jargon thrown in to make it sound scriptural. This certainly isnt doctrine, but byuidaho, an lds church run school, has a fairly strict rule regarding weapons in their apartment living standards. Contemporary book of mormon apologetics really began with two lengthy series of articles from 1950 to 1952 by nibley on the book of mormon, published in. Religious studies center, brigham young university, 1988, 120.
There is generally no direct support amongst mainstream historians and. Jan 24, 2020 the familiarity and peace of the book of mormon. Warning themes in the book of mormon and the condemnation that resteth upon the children of zion. Great for helping protestant friends see the truth, if there willing. This is an expose on mormonism with a volume dedicated to the subject of joseph smith, the prophet, his family and friends. The isaiah passages in the book of mormon a non aligned text the above title and link refers to a 2001 masters thesis. When i read the book of mormon, its like a letter from home. Ken krogue contention, dissension, and persecution. The trial begins to unfold as many gospel questions are purposed to the missionaries of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Calvin colton of england came to america to make a study of the indians. In harmony with the biblical law that in the mouth of two or three witnesses shall every word be established 2 corinthians. The foundation of the mormon faith is their four standard works book of mormon hereafter bom, doctrine and covenants, pearl of great price and the king james version of the bible.
Reassessing the book of mormon, i often criticized nephite leadership. Zollinger, edd, is a detailed defense of the unique theology of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints and its singular doctrines of salvation. Worse still, one mormon scholar set out to prove that the section of the book of mormon which parallels the sermon on the mount 3 nephi 1214, cf. Three witnesses of the book of mormon department of. The book of mormon contains an account of this visit, including the very words spoken by jesus. Because mormons dont really believe the book of mormon anymore. The book of mormon claims that, due to the wickedness of the people, their record from which the book of mormon has been translated, was taken away from the people with a promise that when they had grown better it would be given back to them. He was described as one of the most valiant writers and speakers in defense of the book of mormon. Nov 21, 2017 after demonstrating mormons extensive use of nephis definition of prosperity, olsen explained, the sacredness of the book of mormon narrative derives not only from the spiritual value of particular contents, but also, and perhaps more importantly, from the conscious crafting of these contents into a coherent narrative, in accordance with a divinely revealed perspective. Every year it holds a conference in which mormon scholars and apologists present papers of relevance to the defense of mormonism. Think joseph smith could have gotten that right by sheer chance.
Youll find them in the book of mormon, the doctrine and covenants, the pearl of great price and the writings of joseph smith. According to the book, two of these groups originated from ancient israel. The day of defense is a book set as a mock trial between missionaries and ministers in various religions. As well might we judge the competency of a brain surgeon by ascertaining what he knows about clothing and textiles, or judge a musician by what she.
Are the fortifications described in the book of mormon consistent with those built in ancient mesoamerica. Fairmormon is arguably the leading mormon organization devoted to defending the lds religion. Ludlow, the challenge of the book of mormon, in the book of mormon. As an evangelical scholar engaged in research, writing, and ministry in relation to mormonism, i try to keep up with what fairmormon. The book of mormon, the founding document of the latter day saint movement and one of the four books of scripture of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church, is an account of three groups of people. When i was a tbm, i used to believe the book of mormon was just as true as the bible. In addition, he outlines six further evidences of its divine authenticity and its ability to influence our lives for good. May 20, 2017 life after death experience nde with steve gardipee, vietnam war story one of the best ndes duration.
Nibley 19102005 taught at byu from 1946 until 1994 and produced an astonishing body of scholarship, mostly in defense of the book of mormon, the book of abraham, and lds theology. I love how protestants try to create a difference between mormons and christians, when lds members are true members of the lords church and are the only ones who have the fullness of christs gospel. Why were the people of ammon exempted from military duty. Rhonda pickering signs of our time why are the iconic symbols of the hopewell, a. Thats why you wont find mormon doctrines in the bible.
Isaiah in the book of mormon religious studies center. Hamblin, eds, warfare in the book of mormon salt lake city. Scott bradley the constitution and the restoration of the gospel trailer. Firearms, ammunitions, explosives, hunting bows, knives, swords, martial arts weapons, bb guns, pellet guns, paintball guns and any other devices capable of inflicting injury or damaging property are prohibited in on or off. Morgan deane, offensive warfare in the book of mormon and a defense of the bush doctrine, in war and peace in our times. Oct 21, 2015 the book of mormon contains an account of this visit, including the very words spoken by jesus. A stronghold defense, the second kind of forts mentioned by jones, correctly implies a small, struggling central authority trying to establish itself against external and internal threats. My response generated other responses, one of which indicated joseph was a fraud and wrote the book of mormon himself, which was an easy task to do. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates. Jun 26, 2012 a few years ago i responded to a news article in which the author stated that joseph was a polygamist. The book of mormon department of christian defense.
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