Apr 01, 20 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. When was another testament of christ added to the book of. He is not only the center of mormon worship, he leads the church personally through revelation to his prophet the president of the church and by giving the authority to church priesthoodholders to act in his name. I want to testify to you that jesus christ is the son of god i have gratitude for having the bible and the book of mormon that witnesses of jesus christ life and mission by having both of these resources available to me it bears special witness to the birth of the son of god. Welch was a professor of law at brigham young university and editorinchief of byu studies when this was published. Romney has said, one who gets the understanding, the vision, and the spirit of the resurrected lord through a careful study of the text jesus the christ by elder james e.
Jesus christ is the central figure in all the beliefs of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Community of christ publishes two versions of the book through its official publishing arm, herald house. Jul, 20 madeline points out that the book of mormon testifies of jesus christ. Why do new testament words and phrases show up in the book of mormon. Sacred names of jesus friend magazine, 1998, the lord is my. Talmage maintained that jesus christ was born on april 6 in the year 1 bc. Every converted member of the church often referred to as a mormon holds a firm testimony that jesus christ is the savior and redeemer of the world, and a knowledge that only through his sacrifice in the garden of.
It would be impossible to discuss all of them, since the savior is mentioned an average of every 1. The book of mormon is set in north america in the first century. Display the picture of the nativity page 126 of this manual. Open the book of mormon and place it in front of you. What is the significance of the names and titles of jesus in the. When was another testament of christ added to the book. Jesus christ, gods son, savior, is known by many names and titles within the writings of the new testament. Comparison of the community of christ and the church of jesus. 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. Many book of mormon names are not found in the bible, and were unknown to joseph smith. In his 1915 classic jesus the christ, elder james e. As for when the subtitle another testament of jesus christ was added, it happened in 1982. The book of mormon was published by joseph smith in 1830. There are many references to the savior in the book of mormon.
In general conference 1986 then president ezra taft benson explained that it was added to aid in focusing the efforts of the church to more fully utilize the book of mormon in general, and specifically to utilize it in testifying of christ. Although mormons say that mary was a virgin, this affirmation is at least in tension with the claim that the father is. It also deviates in its teaching on the incarnation of jesus. The community of christ has not denounced the book of mormon. May 14, 20 as for when the subtitle another testament of jesus christ was added, it happened in 1982. Go to book of mormon central and you can learn more about this. God the father was the literal father of jesus christ in the flesh gospel principles, 64. Since it was first published in september 1915, jesus the christ has been a classic text on the life and ministry of the savior. Comparison of the community of christ and the church of. The mormon view of jesus christ the bottomline guide to. Much can be learned and gleaned by pondering each of these terms. Madeline points out that the book of mormon testifies of jesus christ.
The mormons a nickname for members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints added a subheading to the book to explain that it is a second witness of the lord. This chart illustrates the penchant of book of mormon authors to use multiple names for the lord 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. From the first vision as it is presented today, joseph smith laid out the latterday saint lds belief that jesus was and is a separate being from heavenly father. Did the community of christ denounce the book of mormon. The book of mormon was preserved to come forth in these latter days to convince the jew and gentile that jesus is the christ, the eternal god. The book of mormon another testament of jesus christ home. Nephi1 was especially creative in this regard, though all of these authors demonstrate an intimate, impressive understanding of the lords redemptive mission and many divine attributes. Apr 20, 20 in this series, we are exploring some of the references to the lord jesus christ in the book of mormon. Talmage will find that he has greatly increased his moving faith in our. It was first published in march 1830 by joseph smith as the book of mormon. The authorized edition is based on the original printers.
Its title page declares that among other reasons it was given for the convincing of the jews and gentiles that jesus is the christ. Some years ago while teaching a book of mormon class at brigham young university, i discussed with the class titles and names for jesus. According to lds doctrine, jesus is the only person on earth to be born of a mortal mother and an immortal father. October 19, 2019 november 4, 2019 messages of the book of mormon king benjamin teaches, in no uncertain terms, that jesus christ is the only way to salvation. The book of mormon is the most correct of any book on earth because it centers upon the truth see john 14. The book of mormon is heralded to the world as another testament of jesus christ packer 53. Both community of christ and lds church accept the book of mormon as a second canon of scripture and views it as an additional witness of jesus christ that complements the bible. How was the transfiguration of jesus and the three nephites a templelike experience. Jesus in mormonism mormon christology religionfacts. Although the book of mormon is a complex record, it is. Hundreds of years before the saviors coming, the children of lehi the first book of mormon prophet, about 600 b. Names of christ in the book of mormon the church of jesus christ.
The crucifixion of jesus christ in the book of mormon. How many copies are there of the holy book of mormon. In the early years of my christian life, i have often been approached by mormons who tried to persuade me to believe that the book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ. He is not only the center of mormon worship, he leads the church personally through revelation to his prophet the president of the church and by giving the authority to. Having names and dates for these wars can help readers keep all of this confusing action straight. The stick of judah is the bible and the stick of ephraim is the book of mormon d. Gregory welch, charting the book of mormon provo, utah. When asked about groups that say mormons are not christians, lds church president hinckley said, i can never understand it. See in mosiah chapter 3 verse in the book of mormon where king benjamin speaks of exceedingly great joy, concerning jesus christ who should come. This website is not owned by or affiliated with the church of jesus christ of latterday saints sometimes called the mormon or lds church. Of these names, many were used exclusively by one author, while.
What the book of mormon says about jesus christ the full name of the book of mormon is the book of mormon. Mormonism is centered on jesus christ and his role as creator and redeemer. Like the prophets in the bible, book of mormon prophets shared. The name jesus christ revealed to the nephites edward j. Jesus christ and his teachings are the central focus of all mormon scripture, the book of mormon, the bible, the doctrine and covenants, and the pearl of great price. Would any of you like to express your feelings about the. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent the position of the church. The unique combination of these two factorsa focus on the. Jesus christ is the central figure of mormon doctrine and practice. The community of christ, formerly known as the reorganized church of jesus christ of latter day saints, views the book of mormon as an additional witness of jesus christ and publishes two versions of the book through its official publishing arm, herald house. Hinckley and the other apostles of the mormon church published the living christ as their testimony to the world about 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. Point to the book of mormon and tell the children that the book of mormon teaches that jesus christ came to earth.
The book of mormon is another testament of jesus christa sacred witness that he lives and acts for the immortality and eternal life of man. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the plates of nephi. The premortal jesus in the premortal life, jesus christ, whose main title was jehovah, was the firstborn spirit child of god the father and thus the eldest brother and preeminent above all other spirit children of god, millet, jesus christ, encyclopedia of mormonism. Since the teachings and practices of the mormon church contradict those of historic, biblical christianity, mormons can not be considered to be christians, nor can the mormon church be described as a christian denomination. Yet, these names have meaning in ancient languages andor have been found as actual names from ancient history.
There shall be no other name given nor any other way nor means whereby salvation can come unto the children of men, only in and through the name of christ, the lord omnipotent. Chart 816 lists alphabetically over 150 such proper names or descriptive expressions. Mormonism teaches that jesus incarnation was the result of sexual relations between the flesh and bone heavenly father and mary. The book of mormon also sheds light on who jesus is and what mormons believe about christ and his church.
Why is the book of mormon so focused on jesus christ. This book is about christs dealings with those on the american continent. Ten testimonies of jesus christ from the book of mormon. Ten tes timonies of jesus christ from the book of mormon. Major book of mormon authors used sixtyseven different names to refer to jesus christ. They all reveal different facets of jesus, his love, his roles, his functions, his. Is book of mormon another testament of jesus christ. He is the literal son of god and a member of the godhead, which consists of heavenly father, jesus christ and the holy ghost under the direction of the father, jesus christ created this world so that all of gods children could learn and grow to become more like him. The authorized edition is based on the original printers manuscript and the 1837 second edition or kirtland. Finding the first use of the name christ in the book of mormon. In this series, we are exploring some of the references to the lord jesus christ in the book of mormon.
An online community of believers who want to increase faith in jesus christ and share our experiences with each other and the world. The name jesus christ revealed to the nephites book of. The bible and book of mormon app, from the church of jesus christ, treats the two volumes of scripture as one, and makes it easier than ever to read, study and share the word of god. May 27, 2005 the mormon doctrine of jesus deviates from biblical teaching regarding the preincarnate life of christ. The mormons a nickname for members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints added a subheading to the book. The mormon doctrine of jesus deviates from biblical teaching regarding the preincarnate life of christ. This is one way that the book of mormon is a second witness of jesus christ. 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. Both the bible and the book of mormon have god inspired truths that help you and me through this thing we call life. They told me that the book of mormon does not contradict the holy bibl. The bible and book of mormon by the church of jesus christ.
Jesus christ mormonism, the mormon church, beliefs. The reader can follow the savior throughout this holy scripture where he is identified as the holy one of israel, the rock, the. Talmage was apparently the first lds writer to propose this particular date. The word christ is the past participle of a greek verb and jesus is a hebrewjewish proper name. This book of mormon does not replace the bible at all. This book is about christ s dealings with those on the american continent. The book of mormon is another witness of jesus christ. How many writings are there on the holy book of mormon. There are 25% more references to christ than in the new testament. Before i get flamed i would like to point out three of the more glaring anachronistic errors. Mormon christology, also known as the study of jesus christ, finds itself deep in the history of mormon thought. The book of mormon is another witness of jesus christ and confirms truths from the holy bible. The book of mormon another testament of jesus christ.
These hits provide additional evidence that the book of mormon is indeed an ancient record. This witness strengthens mormon belief in the savior. Naturally, the current president of the mormon church disagrees. According to wikipedia the community of christ views the book of mormon as an additional witness of jesus christ and publishes two versions of the book through its official publishing arm, herald house, all of which is inconsistent with a view that the community might have denounced the book in order to win favour with the world. Together they represent the greatest name in earthly human history. How many times is jesus mentioned in the book of mormon, using. A christian is a disciple, a follower, of jesus christ as presented in the bible not the jesus created by mormonism. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints has taken no official position on the exact date of christs birth. The fundamental principles of our religion is the testimony of the apostles and prophets concerning jesus christ, that he died, was buried, and rose again the third day, and ascended up into heaven. It confirms the birth, death, and resurrection of jesus. Futhermore, mcconkie notes that jesus is the literal son of the father mormon doctrine, p. They told me that the book of mormon does not contradict the holy bible as it was given by god to their prophet on golden plates.
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