Jan 27, 2020 second thoughts about the mormon curriculum i want to apologize for last weeks dumpster fire column. Forty days after the death and resurrection of jesus christ, he met one last time with his apostles at the mount of olives. The recorded history in the nephite record is a type of our dayour modern history echoes or will repeat main themes in book of mormon history. The people were wicked, so the lord caused them to all speak different languages so that they would break up into smaller families and not come together for wickedness. Joseph smiths dictated text with hundreds of corrections from royal skousens study of the original and printers manuscripts. Joseph smith and the origins of the book of mormon, 2d ed. And the regulations of the government were destroyed, because of the secret combination of the friends and kindreds of those who murdered the prophets v6. This was covered in some detail in my last set of posts why are you ignoring me.
Book of mormon central, why did jesus christ compare himself to a hen. First two editions of the book of mormon available. Aug 16, 2011 these are taken from official mormon sources either the latterday saint scriptures or the history of the church hc, a seven volume history published under the authority of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints mormon. Ammaron instructs mormon concerning the sacred records. Mormon location of christs second coming awkward in 21st century.
The book of mormon is a volume of holy scripture comparable to the. They were all members of the whitmer or smith families. The book of mormon presents the notion that before the second coming, those established in the lords church converted gentiles and the remnant of israel in america, will build a city which shall be called the new jerusalem 3 nephi 21. Jesus christ spent several days helping them organize their church properly, teaching them, and giving them blessings. What does the book of mormon teach about the second coming of jesus christ. One passage says that the book of mormon shall establish the truth of the bible and shall make known to all kindreds, tongues, and people, that the lamb of god is the son of the eternal father, and the savior of the world. Why you shouldnt ask god if the book of mormon is true. Journal of book of mormon studies byu scholarsarchive. Jun 08, 2020 trent nelson tribune file photo a book of mormon that went to the moon in 1972. Now in an expanded and revised second edition incorporating many new findings relating to the origin of the book of mormon, mr.
What does the book of mormon teach about the second coming. A response to americanist approaches to the book of mormon. The book of mormon follows this idea and claims that the main group in the story is israelites from jerusalem. Speculation on a possible poetic wordplay in the book of. What did the early saints learn about the second coming from. A readers guide, have attempted to move the discussion away from polemics to an appreciation for the book s. The type of apostates in the book of mormon are similar to the type we have today.
From its initial moments, mormonism was built on the foundation of millenarian. Statements from joseph smith and brigham young in the early history of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints about where parts of the book of mormo. A religious text used by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, whose members are sometimes called mormons, the book of mormon is a companion to the bible. According to koppel, the mormon church is the only entity prepared for a general emergency like a cyberattack. Oct 15, 2020 second counselor in the young men general presidency and byu religion professor brad wilcox discussed the power of the book of mormon and defended its translation process to byu education week. Why was martin harris needed to pay for the printing of. Towards a critical edition of the book of mormon byu studies. What did the early saints learn about the second coming. It testifies of christs appearance to the american inhabitants shortly after his resurrection in jerusalem. Mar, 2015 book of mormon, 1837 2nd edition joseph smith and the other church leaders contemplated a second edition of the book of mormon as early as the summer of 1833. It contains prophecies about the last days, and it presents a history that in many ways is similar to our own. Failed prophecies of joseph smith mormons in transition.
The come, follow me additional resources page summarizes all of the church resources that can be found on and in the gospel library app. The mormon religion was officially founded in 1830 when the book of mormon was published. Come, follow me recommended study aids book of mormon. This deluxe leatherbound edition of the book of mormon, published by the church of jesus. Along with the rest of the christian world, mormons believe that christ will come again to judge the world and usher in one thousand years of peace the millennium.
I guess i just leave with with my testimony that i know that the book of mormon is the word of god and that by reading the book of mormon praying about it and applying the things that it teaches that you can come to know jesus christ as the savior and build a personal relationship with your heavenly father and i. The book of revelation does not present the second coming. Most recently, the lds church has built a temple in kansas city, mo. Members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, sometimes called the mormon church, have always looked forward to the second coming of jesus. Persuittes book continues to shed much new light on the path joseph smith took toward founding the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. This device contained two pointers, only one of which was necessary to provide directional. Oct 31, 2012 some mormon scholars, like grant hardy, who wrote understanding the book of mormon. Mar 24, 2011 the marvel of the book of mormon is that even as it profanes some serious articles of faith, its spirit is anything but mean. Take your scripture study to the next level book of mormon. Mormon location of christs second coming awkward in 21st. The next episodes of the book of mormon videos series from the church of jesus christ of latterday saints will begin to be published next friday, march. This second manuscriptcommonly called the printers manuscript todaywas used to typeset nearly all of the book of mormon.
In this article, paul hoskisson discusses the question of whether janus parallelism, a sophisticated literary form found in the hebrew bible and elsewhere in manuscripts of the ancient near east, might also be detected in the book of mormon. Mormons use the king james translation of the bible in the english language, and other carefully chosen. The lord whom ye seek shall suddenly come to his temple, even the messenger of the covenant, whom ye delight in. What did the early saints learn about the second coming from the book of mormon. Apr 30, 2007 the 10th article of faith relates to the mormons distinct perspective on history and on the second coming of jesus. In americanist approaches, the editors chose to formally refer to the book of mormon as the book of mormon, with the leading the capitalized and the title in italic. Because the book of mormon exists only in translation, answering this question is not a simple matter. Those who gain this divine witness from the holy spirit will also come to know by the same power that jesus christ is the savior of the world, that joseph smith is his revelator and prophet in these last days, and that the church of jesus christ of latterday saints is the lords kingdom once again established on the earth, preparatory to the second coming of the messiah from the introduction of the book of mormon. The book of mormon is the missionary tool that is to be used to bring both the gentiles and the house of israel back to the lord 3 nephi 21.
The olive leaf foundation 2017 a new approach to studying the book of mormon. Review of broadways the book of mormon the washington post. The doctrine of the second coming of jesus christ is clarified by the book of mormon. Second coming, mainly through the lens of the standard works of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Mormon is mortally wounded in the battle at a place called cumorah, and the nephites are nearly obliterated, but moroni survives another 36 years and adds material to the book of mormon before. Nov 22, 2020 the book of mormon takes place in the current age, the era of grace and mercy the new covenant. Eight new episodes in the book of mormon videos series. While i stand by much of the content, i can now see problems with the tone and the way i.
Where did joseph smith get his ideas for the book of mormon. The ardently devout and comedically challenged are sure to disagree. Feb 17, 2016 the temporal preparations of the church were highlighted by former news anchor ted koppel in his recent book lights out, in which he spends three chapters discussing the preparedness of latterday saints. I 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. Speculation on a possible poetic wordplay in the book of mormon.
President benson said, in the book of mormon we find a pattern for preparing for the second coming. On the one hand, missouri symbolizes how far mormons have come. The book of mormon is the word of god ezra taft benson. Today, the lds church is most prevalent in the united states, latin america, canada, europe, the. True sealed portion of the book of mormon truth and evidence. The eight witnesses were the second of the two groups of special witnesses to the book of mormon s golden plates. The preaching of the gospel throughout the world see matthew 24. What does the book of mormon teach about the second coming of. The teachings of the book of mormon regarding the second coming would have been foundational to the earliest members of the church. They can be adapted to a childs age and understanding. Prophets of ancient americas who lived 1,500 years ago wrote the book of mormon. This contains the complete text of the 1981 edition, but with more modern text formatting.
In old testament times the prophets isaiah and ezekiel foresaw the coming of the book of mormon see isaiah 29. Concerning this record the prophet joseph smith said. The book of mormon is a second witness along with the bible that jesus is the christ. A great book to help you see and recognize the lords second coming. Eight new episodes in the book of mormon videos series coming. It contains specific prophecies about the last days preceding the second coming. Come, follow me recommended study aids book of mormon the. Each are given in context and cited directly from the original source. Understanding the signs of the second coming is an efficient and interesting overview of the prophecies. A major portion of the book centers on the few decades. As the true name, the church of jesus christ of latterday saints suggests, the restored gospel of jesus christ proclaims that these are the last days.
The book of mormon serves as a second witness of jesus christ. This animation gives a short but poignant view of the book of mormon and its relevance to each of us. On reading or hearing subsequent revelations, such as those in doctrine and covenants 29, 39, 45, 3, and others, they would have likely accepted those teachings more readily, whether on first hearing or upon subsequent reflection, in light of the first. Christian whitmer, jacob whitmer, peter whitmer, jr. The book of mormon the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Come follow me through the book of mormon by scott sorensen this is a great companion book to use in book of mormon study. The only government that existed at this time was within each tribe v3. Welchs discovery in 1967 of chiastic structures in the book of mormon was to that date the most important literary discovery regarding latterday scripture since the beginning of the restoration, and it continues to be a singular event in the scholarship of the text of the book of mormon. Be inspired with our selection of lds books on the last days including this the second coming of the lord.
Mormons use the king james translation of the bible in the english language, and other carefully chosen translations in other languages. May 26, 2017 the book of mormon teaches much about how to do missionary work,5 and also about the role that such efforts would play in the period leading up to the second coming jacob 5. Those who gain this divine witness from the holy spirit will also come to know by the same power that jesus christ is the savior of the world, that joseph smith is his revelator and prophet in these last days, and that the church of jesus christ of latterday saints is the lords kingdom once again established on the earth, preparatory to the second coming of the messiah from the introduction of the book of. The highlight of the book of mormon concerns this visit to the nephites. The book of mormon clarifies the doctrine of the second coming in at least four ways. Second coming mormonism, the mormon church, beliefs. It is interesting that the second chapter of 2 nephi, which presents so much information about adam, temptation, agency, the devil, the results of the fall, the power of the atonement, and the dictum that there must be opposition in all things, is a record of lehis blessing upon the youthful jacob. It confounds false doctrines and lays down contention. Oct 12, 2019 what does the book of mormon teach about the second coming of jesus christ. On march 26, 1830, the book of mormon was available for sale. Tim berman wrote, total red herring logical fallacy here where you went completely over to the nature of the trinity and failed to discuss 1 samuel 15.
The following recommendations are provided as a supplement to the many resources provided by the church in support of the come, follow me curriculum for 2020 on the book of mormon. There are many discussionstarting ideas, thoughtprovoking questions, and activities to use with your family. During 198687 a second threevolume corrected edition was published. The second coming of jesus religious studies center. It makes plain many of the precious truths of the gospel. They asked him if the time had come for the gathering of israel, to which he responded, it is not for you to know the times or the seasons, which the father hath put in his own power. It fortifies the humble followers of christ against the evil designs, strategies, and doctrines of the devil in our day. The recorded history in the nephite record is a type of our dayour modern history echoes or will repeat main themes in book of mormon. This fact belies the claims of some people who say that joseph smith wrote the book of mormon from his imagination, or the book of mormon was a product of compilation of stories and histories he has read. Other ideas found in the book of mormon that are also found in books of smiths time include. I guess i just leave with with my testimony that i know that the book of mormon is the word of god and that by reading the book of mormon praying about it and applying the things that it teaches that you can come to know jesus christ as the savior and build a personal relationship with your heavenly father and i say. As previously noted, president benson stated that we find in the book of mormon a pattern for the second coming.
At book of mormon central, we believe that we will gain more from our. The book of mormon narrative begins at the tower of babel, which is an event also included in the bible. Mar 01, 2009 second, the book of mormon exposes the enemies of christ. Why was martin harris needed to pay for the printing of the.
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