However, nephi was instructed to not record the conclusion of his vision. It was first published in march 1830 by joseph smith as the book of mormon. Firsthand descriptions of the book of mormon translation process suggest that textual accuracy, as a single character would purportedly appear to smith who would recite it to a scribe and confirm before proceeding. March 28, 2020 2 nephi 33 this is the way discussion topics activities below. Revelation, resistance, and mormon polygamy merina smith published by utah state university press smith, merina. Smith translated the ancient language into english through divine revelation. Come follow me book of mormon lesson 10 this is the way 2. A description of this mighty angel is symbolic of christ, his deity, faithfulness, and justice. The testimony of jesus is the spirit of prophecy revelation 19. Studying the bible and book of mormon together helps us. This is perhaps the single most important commentary we have about the book of revelationon 1 march 1832, the prophet recorded, about the first of march, in connection with the translation of the scriptures i. Because it was not brilliance but revelation that was the source of these.
Because the book of mormon contains the words of christ and because it naturally facilitates personal revelation, it meaningfully acts as a sign of the restoration to each. Latter day saints teach that the latter day saint movement began with a revelation from god. Book of revelation mormonism, the mormon church, beliefs. Pray for your own confirmation and revelation as you read these thoughts. The lord will answer me if i ask in faith with a soft heart. The book of revelation, also called revelation to john or apocalypse of john is the last canonical book of the new testament in the bible. All extant versions of this revelation that bear a date have it as march. Share your favorite verse from the book of mormon on social media or in a message to a friend or family member.
The angel used the symbolism of candlesticks to represent the branches, or congregations, of the church. Received in march 1832, this revelation consists of a questionandanswer about. Revelation 10 the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. A careful examination of the book of mormon to share some of my insights and revelations for those who are interested. New trailer for season 3 of the book of mormon videos. What unique doctrines did the lord reveal through the book of. Polygamy bookinitiation of the practice fairmormon. It is an abridgment of the record of the people of nephi. Tune in march to watch the first video of season 3. Mormonism is a religion less than two centuries old, but in this short time it has managed to accrue a long list of embarrassments which the church leaders would prefer were kept.
Mormon is allegedly a prophethistorian who was the native american believed by mormons to have written the book of mormon the main religious text of the church of jesus christ of latter day saints mormonism. Boundaries corresponded roughly to presentday ontario upper. Events leading up to the 1978 revelation mormon heretic. Is there room for the book of mormon within the theological.
In this weeks podcast and in one more lesson on revelation to follow. In his tuesday, march 3, lds business college devotional held in the assembly. The translation and printing of the book of mormon played a predominant role in. So, the book of mormon, brought forth through the prophet joseph smith, teaches us. The book of revelation explained takes you on a easy to understand and eyeopening journey through the book of revelation. The book of mormon narrates the historical, religious, political, and military events that shaped and continue to inform the churchs teachings. It is the only biblical book that is wholly composed of apocalyptic literature. Unofficial and unauthoritative opinion on doctrine of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints concerning the nature of god, the atonement of jesus christ, the plan of salvation, the apostasy and restoration, and priesthood authority.
Marsh carried the books message back to his home in boston. Revelation book 1, page 31 the joseph smith papers. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the. How peter and early church leaders received revelation. The holy ghost testifies of jesus christs role as the savior and can also testify of the truthfulness of the bible and the book of mormon, leading men to treasure scripture and to look to christ for salvation. New testament come follow me 2019 book of mormon central.
Jan 09, 2010 unofficial and unauthoritative opinion on doctrine of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints concerning the nature of god, the atonement of jesus christ, the plan of salvation, the apostasy and restoration, and priesthood authority. All of the bible and book of mormon quotes i use to challenge the current mormon beliefs are quickly tossed aside by mormons, who justify their beliefs by revelations. And furthermore, what if the little book mentioned in revelation 10 is actually. They also teach that revelation is the foundation of the church established by jesus christ and that it remains an essential element of his true church today. As recorded in acts 1015, the leaders of the church of jesus christ. Mar 09, 2007 to me the book of mormon is about revelation, powerful miracles, and miraculous power. Thankfully, the book of mormon can help guide us through some of the gospel truths found in this important new testament revelation. Mar 01, 2017 the book of mormons primary contributors not only anticipated and prophesied of a future restoration of divine truths, but they foresaw that their sacred record would play a fundamental role in that restoration. Verily, verily, i say unto you my servant frederick g. Seeing the book of revelation as a book of revelation. As the title page of the book of mormon makes clear, part of the purpose of the restoration is so the church can prophesy to the jews.
The book of revelation is one of the plainest books god ever caused to be written. Some form of christs name is mentioned more frequently per verse in the book of mormon than even in the new testament. This too would be anticipated in the opening of the seventh seal of the heavenly book, where the person who conquers the foe of evil will inherit all things and will be rewarded as a son of god revelation 21. Fourteen centuries later, in 1823, the angel moroni led joseph smith to the plates hidden in a hillside in upstate new york. 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.
Johns mission to gather the tribes of israel see revelation 10. How nephi and the tree of life can help you make sense of the. The story is developed around a people, the nephites, who believed in jesus christ as the son of god. Additional passages of scripture located in the book of mormon and the doctrine and. Dec 12, 2019 this too would be anticipated in the opening of the seventh seal of the heavenly book, where the person who conquers the foe of evil will inherit all things and will be rewarded as a son of god revelation 21. The first specificallylds encounter with plural marriage was the 1829 book of mormon. Have you been on the edge of your seat waiting for the next season of book of mormon videos. The first argument against the book of mormon that elder callister listed was.
The book of mormon restores plain and precious truths that were lost over the centuries. Sep 04, 2019 the honest seeker after truth can gain the testimony that jesus is the christ as he prayerfully ponders the inspired words of the book of mormon. They claim that god has revealed to them the doctrines regarding the nature of god, polytheism, polygamy, blood atonement, etc. May 17, 2019 i have a large library of religious books, but the annotated edition of the book of mormon is the most technicolored, highfidelity, highdefinition, highlyresearched, testimonybuilding, multidimensional rollercoaster ride through the religious history of ancient america and the world for that matter. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the plates of nephi. To introduce the record his father mormon had put together and abridged, moroni declares the following truths about its purpose and meaning.
Mar 18, 2007 focus instead on the phrase raised up. Indeed, the prophets are raised upand it happens in revelation 11. Even before the first finished copies of the book of mormon became available on march 26, 1830, solomon chamberlain preached from loose pages in canada and thomas b. And finally this wise leader might teach him how to recognize and act upon revelation when it comes. Listen to the voice of him who speaketh, to the word of the lord your god, and hearken to the calling wherewith you are called, even to be a high priest in my church, and a counselor unto my servant joseph smith, jun. After this is a vision of the new heavens and new earththe world in its celestial state revelation 21. In a revelation given to the prophet joseph smith in 1829, the lord declared to joseph that this generation shall have my word through you doctrine and covenants 5. Jesus christ taught me how to return to heavenly father. Johns instruction from the lord is not similar to when daniel was told to seal his book. For i pray continually for them by day, and mine eyes water my pillow by night, because of them. How church leaders receive revelation for the whole church. Over onehalf of all the verses in the book of mormon refer to our lord.
Jun 17, 2018 the book of revelation explained takes you on a easy to understand and eyeopening journey through the book of revelation. Biblical inerrancy and the book of mormon rational faiths. The book of mormon restores gospel truths lost during the apostasy. The book of mormon prophet nephi recorded a panoramic vision of future events. If you want to better understand the book of revelation and the end times. The changing place of black people within mormonism. The book of revelation concludes with the angels testimony and additional counsel from the lord. The central figure of the book of mormon is jesus christ. Revelation given to each person for his personal life, both in the spiritual and temporal context, are called personal revelation. Other writing, consisting of unrelated lists of names and mathematical calculations, in both pencil and ink by an unidentified scribe appears to have been created circa mid1830. The voice john hears is similar to when he was told to come up, revelation 4.
May 29, 2018 in robert reillys book, the closing of the muslim mind, the case is brought up that reason is the prerequisite for revelation which you feel is a problematic foundation for the development of faith. The introduction and implementation of the principle, 18301853. Top 10 embarrassments of the mormon religion listverse. The book of mormon related that when christ set up his church in the americas, they which were baptized in the name of jesus, were called the church of christ. This is because, according to his angelic guide, this portion of the vision would later be written by john, one of the apostles of the lamb. In chapter 10 the seventh angel proclaims the finished destruction. The revelation of john presents modern readers with a dizzying array of animals, characters, kingdoms, and symbols that can be hard to decipher.
Why is the book of mormon so important to the restoration. The prophet jacob rebuked the nephites for their practice of having many wives and concubines. Testifying of the restoration and revelation, elder holland originally gave the address, a perfect brightness of hope, during the sunday morning session of april 2020 general. Through personal revelation, you can receive your own witness that the book of. The very first messages of the book of mormon come from an introduction likely written by a prophet named moroni who lived in the americas around 400 a. Yet, later edits of the book of mormon include numerous wording changes. Through personal revelation, you can receive your own witness that the book of mormon is the word of god, that joseph smith is a prophet, and that this is the lords church. Continuous revelation provides individual latter day saints with a testimony, described by richard bushman as one of the. Now, maurine, i think its very interesting that the book of mormon.
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