These teachings are now available in the book of mormon. The book of mormon restores plain and precious truths that have been lost from the bible. For information on sources of mormon quotations, see the section titled mormon. Jesus in mormonism mormon christology religionfacts. Bible survey reveals uncertaintyis the good book really. This sacred text stands as tangible evidence of gods love for all of his children throughout the world. The book of mormon account of jesus ministry among the nephites sharpens our understanding of the principle of service by showing how true disciples should minister to others. When lazarus died, jesus didnt smile, bring a casserole, and dismiss. Ten testimonies of jesus christ from the book of mormon. He hoped he could catch a ride with jim or one of the other guys. On september 21, 1823, joseph smith was visited by the. Jesus in the book of mormon and the lds church as is usually the case, i stumbled across something interesting in the book of mormon while looking for something else. Jesus did not weep over the death itself since he knew lazarus would soon be raised.
If you can keep in mind that all we know about the teachings of the historical jesus comes. The mormon doctrine of jesus deviates from biblical teaching regarding the preincarnate life of christ. What the book of mormon teaches about the love of god. Old testament, about 600 years before jesus was born.
Teachings of the book of mormon, part 3 deseret book. Seminaries and institutes of religion curriculum services. The shortest scripture became one of the most powerful. As a companion to the bible, the book of mormon is a witness of jesus christs divinity and his role as the savior of the world. For over forty years this nearlegendary teacher has enthralled his readers and listeners with his encyclopedic. As in all things, jesus is our perfect example, and demonstrates how to master emotions and not be ruled by them. He offers a prayer that is so marvelous that the words of it could not be written.
Nibley in the first of four honors book of mormon classes that he taught at byu during 198890. Many assume the mormon jesus is the same jesus we find in the gospels. Madeline has read the book of mormon countless times, and each time she comes away with this feeling. The central purpose of the book of mormon is its testament of jesus christ. The force is strong with the tabernacle choirs new songduel of the fates lindsey williams a new song from the tabernacle choir at temple square transports listeners to a galaxy far, far away. Of more than 6,000 verses in the book of mormon, far more than half refer directly to him. When he approached the tomb, jesus found mary, saw her emotional state and those that loved lazarus, he wept.
Teachings and doctrine of the book of mormon teacher manual. The mormons a nickname for members of the church of jesus. 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. All men have heard of the mormon bible, but few except the elect have seen it, or, at least, taken the trouble to read it. As its subtitle states, it is a testament, or a witness, that jesus christ lives and that he is the savior and redeemer of the world. I hope this can be a resource to help you find more relevance in. The devil was born as a spirit after jesus in the morning of preexistence, mormon doctrine, p. Book of mormon 2020 enos words of mormon in the first two boxes, write or draw pictures of some of the things enos prayed for. As part of his ministry among the people at bountiful, jesus declared, ye know the things that ye must do in my church. Biblical jesus wept offers valuable lessons deseret news.
Book of mormon archives teaching children the gospel. It is an oft quoted verse, especially by students asked to share a scripture in seminary or sunday school class. Bible quotations are from the new american standard version. Think of it here was jesus, the one who knew he had the power to raise. A religious text used by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, whose members are sometimes called mormons, the book of. The book of mormon shall stand as a testimony against the world, ether 5. Teachings of the book of mormon flds are not mormons. It also deviates in its teaching on the incarnation of jesus.
Emotions are the primary subjects in the school of life that we must experience, learn, and master. What the book of mormon says about jesus christ the full name of the book of mormon is the book of mormon. Hugh nibley is one of the bestknown and most highly revered of latterday saint scholars. Even if he were the only mormon in the gang, the guys were alright, and brian enjoyed being with them.
With its approachable writing style and wealth of usable information, teachings and commentaries on the book of mormon is an invaluable resource for personal study, family instruction, speaking. 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. According to the cronistas catholic historians, mostly priests, arriving in peru shortly after francisco pizarro and the conquistadors in the 1500s, he was. The book of mormon begins in jerusalem during the time of the. This site contains commentary on the standard works of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints.
In the early years of the restoration, the prophet joseph smith received tutorials from the lord regarding the eternal importance of families and how latterday saints should act in regard to. The restoration, begun with the first vision in 1820, continued with the coming forth of the book of mormon. 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. According to our teachings, satan and an army of supporters were cast down to earth from the premortal spirit world. The thesis of this article was first presented in my entry entitled jesus christ in the book of mormon in the encyclopedia of mormonism new york. The book of mormon teaches us to pray to god when we need advice or comfort and warns us against those who try to make us afraid to pray. The pistis sophia and the book of mormon in the cavity.
Anyone who reads the book gains a fuller appreciation. It tells how the prophet lehi and his family left jerusalem and were led to a promised. He knew they would all be headed for taco town after the game. Before i get flamed i would like to point out three of the more glaring anachronistic errors. Though lazarus would soon be raised from the dead, jesus wept. Are these really the inspired word of god through a modern day. The book of mormon does not teach that jesus is a spirit.
When we study the book of mormon, our understanding of the doctrines in the bible is clarified. However, what we find when we take a closer look at the teachings of the church of. The book of mormon and the bible church of jesus christ. Part two covers mosiah 6 through alma 41 in twentyseven lectures. Teachings of the book of mormon, part 2 deseret book. The book of mormon is explicit that jesus is not a creation, but the creator himself 3 nephi 9. The book of mormon serves as a second witness of jesus christ. He is not only the center of mormon worship, he leads the church personally through revelation to his. Gregory welch, charting the book of mormon provo, utah. Christ tells the nephites to bring their children to him. The book of mormon text notes that jesus appeared to the nephites after his ascension into heaven 3 nephi 11. Leongs book presents a more accessible jesus and in my view one who is a more powerful spiritual master. Brian hurried through the gyms swinging doors, throwing his jacket over his shoulder. The book of mormon is set in north america in the first century.
Book of mormon exhibit photos mormon art, book of mormon. Where did joseph smith get his teachings on the family. This fact alone might make it, perhaps, one of the best known. The book of mormon is more correct than the bible, history of the church, 4. Mormonism is centered on jesus christ and his role as creator and redeemer.
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