Mar 18, 2020 one of the biggest inconsistencies is that not even jesus and god in the book of mormon know theyre supposed to be two totally separate and distinct fatherandson bodily beings, able to stand together sidebyside at the same time and talk to ea. The book of mormon is purported to be a second witness to the bible. There is always a fine line to walk when challenging the beliefs of others. 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. Contradictions between the bible and book of mormon life. Apologetics press the bible versus the book of mormon. Contradictions between the book of mormon and the holy bible. The following examples are some of such contradictions. Feb 10, 2010 the ones that didnt attempted to find contradictions using nonscriptural works, ie. And where it never challenges, disagrees with or contradicts the orthodox christian creeds. Aug, 2015 many people believe the mormon church is simply a denomination or group within christianity. The contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible constitute a most serious obstacle to accepting the book of mormon as latterday scripture that is supplemental to the bible. Not only does this mormon belief contradict the bible, it contradicts its own scriptures. There are more serious contradictions, too, between the book of mormon and the bible.
Book of mormon difficulties, contradictions and explanations. The book of mormon teaches that little children are not capable of sin because they do not have a sinful nature moroni 8. Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth. Are there obvious contradictions between the book of. How can mormons believe that god the father has a body when the bible says god is pure spirit. Oh, i have found contradictions between interpretation, but applying that rule means the ot contradicts the new in many places. However, a close look at its key book, the book of mormon, reveals many concerning contradictions between its teachings and the bible.
Jul 14, 2017 comparing the bible to the book of mormon, with compilation. Contradictions in lds scriptures pdf version click here one god. The biblical narrative mentions lions, yet it was not until very recently that the only other evidence for lions in palestine was. Why are there discrepancies between translations in the book of mormon, king james bible and the joseph smith translation of the bible. It is easily demonstrated that none of these paired scriptures contradict. It has been my experience that, after a little research, all the alleged contradictions and inaccuracies are totally explainable. Alleged contradictions in latterday saint scripture jump to subtopic. Please consider evidence that mormon scriptures contradict both themselves and the bible.
But to achieve exaltation or godhood it is available only to mormons who obey the teachings specific to the book of mormon. And whereas the bible is organically linked to the earthly ministry of jesus christ by extensive. The book of mormon claims that jesuss atonement provided for the immortality for all people. 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. The book of mormon contains numerous passages that contradict what the bible says. Feb 19, 2020 the problem with the book of mormon isnt where it contradicts the christian bible, but where it agrees with the bible but shouldnt. The contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible constitute a most serious obstacle to accepting the book of mormon as latterday scripture supplemental to the bible. 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. Many such people have not actually read the bible for themselves. Is the book of mormon really the most correct of any book on earth. Lds church members are taught that the book of mormon bom is scripture, as well as a true record of the inhabitants of the americas from about 2200 bc to 420 ad. Jul 06, 2011 the contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible constitute a most serious obstacle to accepting the book of mormon as latterday scripture supplemental to the bible. 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. 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.
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. If we compare the historical, prophetical, and doctrinal parts of the book of mormon with the great truths of science and nature, we find no contradictionsno absurditiesnothing unreasonable. The bible versus the book of mormon apologetics press. 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. What are the inconsistencies in the book of mormon. Contradictions between the book of mormon bom and doctrine. Book of mormon contradictions contradict mormon excuses 03292018 by lifeafterministry alma 7. Provides examples of contradictions between what the bible teaches, what the books of the mormon church teach. Simply put, if both the bible and the book of mormon were inspired by god, then they never would contradict each other. Contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible youtube. Contradictions in the book of mormon the annotated bible. On the other hand, the book of mormon easily is exposed as fiction when compared to and contrasted with the bible, which mormons claim is the word of god. The book of mormon contradicts itself and the bible. Contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible.
Book of mormon contradictions contradict mormon excuses. The asker wanted book of mormon and bible contradictions. Contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible bom book of mormon the jaredites had their own language before the tower of babel. I have heard people say this before, but i have read both books and i didnt notice any contradictions. The complete texts of the bible, quran, and book of mormon, with annotations from a skeptics point of view. 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. Three simple ways to show contradictions in the mormon belief. Sandra tanner provides a list of eight items which she claims are contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible. Below are just some of the contradictions weve found between the bible and the. But i did a little studying on that one and bethlehem was like a. Contradictions between bible and book of mormon 2 timothy 3. Bible q does the book of mormon contradict the bible. Were precious things found in great abundance by the nephites in america.
The bible says believers were first called christians after pauls ministry in antioch. Journal of discourses, joseph smith history, mormon doctrine etc. There are a number of contradictions between the bible and the book of mormon. For many people, the belief that the bible contains contradictions and inaccuracies is an excuse for not believing. Even the book of moroni the last book in the book of mormon teaches that god is unchangeable from eternity to all eternity 8. Three simple ways to show contradictions in the mormon. The book of mormon speaks clearly that it was not inspired by god when.
So, any doctrine that contradicts the bible cannot be of god. In nearly all cases, the book of mormon presents theology consistent with the bible, but different from the doctrine and covenants, from which the majority of mormon doctrine comes. Feb 26, 2005 in all this reading i have never come across a single contradiction between the bible and the bom. Some of them are substantial doctrines that define key doctrines. However, the book of mormon claims the christian church was established as early as 147 b. Oct 12, 2008 does the book of mormon contradict the bible. The book of mormon vs the bible christian research institute. In only 75 pages, heinze covers several of the key contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible or verifiable history. Three simple ways to show contradictions in the mormon belief of. Are there obvious contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible. Latterday saint scripturesupposed contradictions fairmormon. Disproves mormonism using the bible, mormon scripture, statistical analysis and common sense.
The first concern to consider is its declaration that the book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ. The book of mormon contradicts itself and other inspired mormon writings. The lord will never allow the president of the church to lead us astray. Below are just some of the contradictions weve found between the bible and the book of mormon. While these actually prove nothing, because they were taken out of context anyway, they were not what the asker asked. The bible plainly states that the gospel, with its inclusion of gentiles, was not fully revealed until. Behold, david and solomon truly had many wives and concubines, which thing was abominable before me, saith the. 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.
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