Oct 12, 2008 does the book of mormon contradict the bible. Contradictions between bible and book of mormon 2 timothy 3. Church taught his brethren that the book of mormon was an eminently correct book. It is easily demonstrated that none of these paired scriptures contradict each other. 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. The lord will never allow the president of the church to lead us astray. For the first 150 years of mormonisms existence, everyone thought it was a story about a people who left the middle east and came to south or central america, and who fought wars clear up into new york state where. 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.
For many people, the belief that the bible contains contradictions and inaccuracies is an excuse for not believing. I have heard people say this before, but i have read both books and i didnt notice any contradictions. However, a close look at its key book, the book of mormon, reveals many concerning contradictions between its teachings and the bible. So, since jesus had not been born at the time alma was speaking of him, yes he was still a spirit. The bible and the book of mormon institute for religious. Mormons say joseph smith was a prophet and his writings are scripture. 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. 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 contradictions no absurditiesnothing unreasonable. The book of mormon contains numerous passages that contradict what the bible says. 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.
If his joseph smiths claims and declarations were built upon fraud and deceit, there would appear many errors and contradictions, which would be easy to detect. Below are just some of the contradictions weve found between the bible and the book of mormon. Contradictions in lds scriptures pdf version click here one god. 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. So, any doctrine that contradicts the bible cannot be of god. The following examples are some of such contradictions. So much for the book of mormon being a different gospel than the bible the record of this visit is found in the book of 3rd nephi, in the book of mormon.
Jan 01, 2014 i studied materials that showed the contradictions between the bible and the lds scriptures and had lists ready to pull out when the young elders knocked on the door. In only 75 pages, heinze covers several of the key contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible or verifiable history. Below is the modern map of the area of smiths youth. But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be.
If we accept the book of mormon as our authority, this would contradict the bible, because both cannot be true. The problem with the book of mormon isnt where it contradicts the christian bible, but where it agrees with the bible but shouldnt. Contradictions between the bible and book of mormon life. This brief tract will examine another book which claims inspiration, the book of mormon and how it measures up to the test of unity. 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. Yea, he is the very eternal father of heaven and of earth, and all things which in them are. What are the inconsistencies in the book of mormon. Contradictions between the book of mormon bom and doctrine. 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. Most mormons will try and tell you the book of mormon was generalizing when you question them on this issue.
The fact that there are numerous disagreements between the bible and the book of mormon does not disparage the bible in any way. Bible and book of mormon contradictions by sandra tanner the bible plainly states that the gospel, with its inclusion of gentiles, was not fully revealed until after christs death. The book of mormon is supposed to be a history of real people living in a real place. 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. Even though accepted and common definitions of the two terms often make them synonymous, inconsistencies do not necessarily equate to contradictions. Three simple ways to show contradictions in the mormon. Bible q does the book of mormon contradict the bible.
The bible says believers were first called christians after pauls ministry in antioch. The complete texts of the bible, quran, and book of mormon, with annotations from a skeptics point of view. Provides examples of contradictions between what the bible teaches, what the books of the mormon church teach. But does their teaching agree with the bible or contradict it. Please consider evidence that mormon scriptures contradict both themselves and the bible. If the book of mormon is from god as it claims, then it too should bear the marks of inspiration, but instead of unity the book of mormon has many contradictions. The bible is godbreathed, written by over forty authors, over the course of fifteen hundred years, and in three different continents. Jul 14, 2017 comparing the bible to the book of mormon, with compilation. Two books of mormon scripture are the book of mormon and the doctrine and covenants in galatians 1. They actually feel the book of mormon to be superior to the bible since they believe many precious and important parts of the bible were supposedly deleted from the bible by the catholics.
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. But the book of mormon contradicts and says that his son, mulek, lived. The book of mormon claims that jesuss atonement provided for the immortality for all people. Book of mormon contradictions contradict mormon excuses. And where it never challenges, disagrees with or contradicts the orthodox christian creeds. Even the book of moroni the last book in the book of mormon teaches that god is unchangeable from eternity to all eternity 8. There are a number of contradictions between the bible and the book of mormon. The book of mormon contradicts itself and the bible. Thus, a contradiction is necessarily an inconsistency, but an inconsistency. Apologetics press the bible versus the book of mormon. However, the book of mormon claims the christian church was established as early as 147 b. Book of mormon difficulties, contradictions and explanations. Comparing the bible to the book of mormon, with compilation. 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.
Here in the book of mormon it says jerusalem is a city. The asker wanted book of mormon and bible contradictions. Latterday saint scripturesupposed contradictions fairmormon. There were many unique circumstances held by the authors. In all this reading i have never come across a single contradiction between the bible and the bom. Disproves mormonism using the bible, mormon scripture, statistical analysis and common sense. Not only does this mormon belief contradict the bible, it contradicts its own scriptures. But i did a little studying on that one and bethlehem was like a. Some of them are substantial doctrines that define key doctrines. In fact, a bible believer would expect there to be contradictions between the two, since the bible never gives any legitimacy to the book of mormon, but actually condemns it cf. There are also contradictions within the book of mormon itself. The book of mormon contradicts itself and other inspired mormon writings. The book of mormon vs the bible christian research institute. Three simple ways to show contradictions in the mormon belief.
The lord covenanted with enos to bring forth the book of mormon to the lamanites, enos 1. Below are just some of the contradictions weve found between the bible and the. Why does the book of mormon and book of moses describe god as creating, while the book of abraham describes gods. Mormon leaders insist that there are no contradictions in mormonism.
However, none are more significant than the numerous contradictions between book of mormon teaching and the bible. Contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible youtube. The first concern to consider is its declaration that the book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ. Joseph fielding smith, the tenth president of the church, said. Points out the contradictions between the bible and book of mormon as well as errors in translation in the king james version kjv of the bible that were copied into the book of mormon.
The egyptian language was a very corrupt language from idol. Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth. Many people believe the mormon church is simply a denomination or group within christianity. Is the book of mormon really the most correct of any book on earth. An inconsistency involves a lack of harmonious uniformity, regularity, steady continuity, or agreement. If the book of mormon is from god as it claims, then it too should bear the marks of inspiration, but instead of unity the book of mormon has many contradictions within its pages.
Now one site did list alma, from the bom, concerning jesus being a spirit. 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. For each belief, i quickly establish the mormon position, although some beliefs i. Alleged contradictions in latterday saint scripture jump to subtopic. Were precious things found in great abundance by the nephites in america. Oh, i have found contradictions between interpretation, but applying that rule means the ot contradicts the new in many places. Of course, outside of the mormon s own writings, there are no records, no evidence whatsoever of any such visit by jesus to the americas. I was ready to point them to the contradictions in the book of mormon and to the failed prophecies, inconsistencies, and truly bizarre claims of their modern prophets. In the 1st edition of the book of mormon, 2 nephi 11.
At first, smith taught the extreme unity between the father and the son so that the father was the son and the son was the father. 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. It has been my experience that, after a little research, all the alleged contradictions and inaccuracies are totally explainable. These connecting links demonstrate that the book of mormon supports and fulfills bible prophecy. Theyve been taught to tell people that jerusalem is an area or that jerusalem and bethlehem are suburbs of each other. All bible references are to the king james version. Are there obvious contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible. Book of mormon contradictions contradict mormon excuses 03292018 by lifeafterministry alma 7. Contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible. Aug, 2015 many people believe the mormon church is simply a denomination or group within christianity. Contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible bom book of mormon the jaredites had their own language before the tower of babel.
Behold, david and solomon truly had many wives and concubines, which thing was abominable before me, saith the. 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. Instead of being mutually exclusive contradictions, the bible and the book of mormon are actually corroborative witnesses for the same divine cause. These include endowments, celestial marriage, and specific tithing. But to achieve exaltation or godhood it is available only to mormons who obey the teachings specific to the book of mormon. The book of mormon teaches that little children are not capable of sin because they do not have a sinful nature moroni 8. Lehi and his party obviously had knowledge of the wheel. Why are there discrepancies between translations in the book of mormon, king james bible and the joseph smith translation of the bible. So then, when errors within this book are exposed, it casts a shadow of doubt upon smith as a messenger of god, and upon the book of mormon. Contradictions in the book of mormon the annotated bible. There are more serious contradictions, too, between the book of mormon and the bible. The book of mormon uses the term chariot many times and in many different time periods which shows that the bom peoples used the concept of the wheel.
Apr, 2010 these minor contradictions arent so minor when we realise that even they mean that the book of mormon contradicts the bible, and therefore the book of mormon isnt a revelation from god. I then use primarily the bible and the book of mormon to demonstrate the many contradictions. The lords words will hiss forth unto the ends of the earth, 2 ne. Sandra tanner provides a list of eight items which she claims are contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible. The simple truth of the matter is that the book of mormon contradicts the bible in many areas. These minor contradictions arent so minor when we realise that even they mean that the book of mormon contradicts the bible, and therefore the book of mormon isnt a revelation from god. There are many serious objections to the claim of joseph smith and the lds church that the book of mormon is divinely inspired latterday scripture supplemental to the bible. The book of mormon and the bible will grow together, 2 ne. Many such people have not actually read the bible for themselves. There is always a fine line to walk when challenging the beliefs of others. Contradictions between the book of mormon and the holy bible.
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. 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. Sabom skeptics annotated bible quran book of morman. The book of abraham writings of joseph smith the articles of faith.
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