This is a list of some of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints doctrines and beliefs and the bible passages that support. Please consider evidence that mormon scriptures contradict both themselves and the bible. The bom promotes racism, claims there was a temple like solomons built in the. The book of mormon was written for the intent that we may believe the bible, morm. If you have never read the book of mormon, i encourage you to get a free copy from mormon. Keep in mind, however, that what constitutes a valid problem is to some extent a matter of opinion. 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 book of mormon in no case contradicts the bible. Here are some biblical verses that prophesy about and have connections to the book of mormon, and joseph smith. 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.
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 book of mormon was written by joseph smith in march 1830. All of the following examples are taken from the second chapter sura of the quran, but they are representative of the whole of the book. Mar 06, 2012 the point of this passage is that when the book of mormon was published in the nineteenth century, gentiles that is, traditional christians would object to the claim that the book of mormon is scripture and insist that the bible is the only scripture that we have or need. Apr, 2010 yes, the quran contradicts the bible in a number of ways.
Yes, the book of mormon contradicts the bible the church of jesus christ of latterday saints or mormons claim that, along with the bible, the book of mormon 1 is a. The book of mormon teaches that god has flesh and bones and that he has a wife with whom they produce spirit offspring in heaven that will inhabit human bodies on earth. It is easily demonstrated that none of these paired scriptures contradict. Order the dvd at the book of mormon claims to be a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible. The book of mormon contradicts the bible in all sorts of ways. These lists are meant to identify possible problems in the bible, especially those that are inherent in a literalist or fundamentalist interpretation. Printed in canada first edition, isbn 9780981146720. Praying about the book of mormon mormons believe that if you read the book of mormon and then pray and ask god whether or not it is true, you will receive a testimony from the holy spirit. Differences between the kjv and the book of mormon occur in verses 6,8, and 12.
The following examples are some of such contradictions. Comparison with the king james bible in english shows. Apologetics press the bible versus the book of mormon. The following examples are conspicuous instances of such contradictions. Disproves mormonism using the bible, mormon scripture, statistical analysis and common sense. Jul 06, 2011 the bible came first, not the book of mormon. Joseph smith said that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth. The truth of one book is the same as the truth of any other book within the bible. The book of mormon teaches that black skin is a sign of gods curse, so that whiteskinned people are considered morally and spiritually superior to black skinned people 2 nephi 5. The book of mormon contains numerous passages that contradict what the bible says. Here are some biblical verses that prophesy about and have. Oh, i have found contradictions between interpretation, but applying that rule means the ot contradicts the new in many places.
However, the book of mormon claims the christian church was established as early as 147 b. And whereas the bible is organically linked to the earthly ministry of jesus christ by extensive surviving manuscript evidence going back as far as a. Jul 14, 2017 comparing the bible to the book of mormon, with compilation. The bible plainly states that the gospel, with its inclusion of gentiles, was not fully revealed until. Sometimes the quotation is explicit, as in the second book of nephi, which contains 18 quoted chapters of the book of isaiah. Where does the book of mormon contradict the bible. Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth. Bible references that support mormon doctrines and beliefs. Oh, i have found contradictions between interpretation, but applying that. The bible says believers were first called christians after pauls ministry in antioch. One of the most consistent parallels between the book of mormon and the septuagint is the citation of isaiah 53 in mosiah 14.
Apr 22, 2020 the book of mormon contradicts the bible in all sorts of ways. In all this reading i have never come across a single contradiction between the bible and the bom. Comparison with the king james bible in english shows that there are differences in more than half of the 433 verses of isaiah quoted in the book of mormon, while about 200 verses have the same wording as the. The bible the bible teaches that all men have sinned and fallen short of the glory of god. Latterday saint scripturesupposed contradictions fairmormon. 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. Additionally, the church has made clear in the 1981 and the 20 editions of the book of mormon in footnote a for 2 nephi 12. The book of mormon compared with the bible watchtower.
The book of mormon contains many linguistic similarities to the king james bible kjv. Comparing the bible to the book of mormon, with compilation. Bible q does the book of mormon contradict the bible. Nov 06, 2006 order the dvd at the book of mormon claims to be a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible. Are there obvious contradictions between the book of. If you cant show how it contradicts the bible then those verses you gave me are useless in proving the bom to be false. The problem with the book of mormon isnt where it contradicts the christian. Mormons, while holding that the bible is a part of the canon of.
But you still havent proven to me how the book of mormon contradicts the bible. Contradictions between the bible and book of mormon life after. The book of mormon contradicts itself and the bible. If it is true, then joseph smith is true and so is mormonism. Contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible. Book of mormontranslation errors from the kjv fairmormon. The first concern to consider is its declaration that the book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ. Aug, 2015 many people believe the mormon church is simply a denomination or group within christianity. The following examples, which still appear in recent editions, are conspicuous instances of such contradictions. Contradictions between the bible and book of mormon life. Many people believe the mormon church is simply a denomination or group within christianity. The book of mormon teaches that god has flesh and bones and that he has a wife with whom they produce spirit offspring in heaven that will inhabit human. And whereas the bible is organically linked to the earthly ministry of jesus christ by extensive surviving manuscript evidence going.
The mormon religion not only contradicts the bible, but also contradicts itself in many ways. Mormons, while holding that the bible is a part of the canon of scripture, add to it several mormon works. Yet, there is no place in the canon of scripture that contradicts any other portion. But surveying the text, i havent really seen anything in the bom that. If you have never read the book of mormon, i encourage you to get a free copy from, or just go read it online. Feb 26, 2005 in all this reading i have never come across a single contradiction between the bible and the bom. How do mormons reconcile the book of mormon with the bible. Some of them are substantial doctrines that define key doctrines.
First, im not a mormon, and i dont believe that the book of mormon is an authentic revelation from god. Both the bible and the book of mormon declare themselves to be ancient. In some cases, entire passages are duplicated in the book of mormon. Three simple ways to show contradictions in the mormon belief of. Parallel passages from the book of mormon and joseph smith translation of the bible sometimes disagree not only with the king james version of the bible, but. Oct 12, 2008 sweet suzy, you gave me two quotes from the bible. Are there obvious contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible.
Sometimes the quran contradicts the historical record of the bible. It was written over a period of 1500 years, by many different men and from many different backgrounds. Differences between the kjv and the book of mormon occur. 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. But the book of mormon contradicts and says that his son, mulek, lived. Ces letter mismatches verses here is how the sermon on the mount compares between the kjv bible and book of mormon. The book of mormon and the king james bible wikipedia. Bible ties to the book of mormon bible reference for lds.
These book of mormon verses should match the inspired jst. The bible versus the book of mormon apologetics press. However, a close look at its key book, the book of mormon, reveals many concerning contradictions between its teachings and the bible. The book of mormon makes several references and prophecies concerning the bible, but does the bible do this likewise. Below are just some of the contradictions weve found between the bible and the. Simply put, if both the bible and the book of mormon were inspired by god, then they never would contradict each other. But the bible teaches that adams transgression was a violation of gods plan genesis 3. Apr, 2010 yes, the book of mormon contradicts the bible. The book of mormon speaks clearly that it was not inspired by god. Their view was concisely expressed by brigham young in journal of discourses of july, 1862. Proof the book of mormon isnt true the book of mormon contradicts the bible and was actually a work of fiction written by joseph smith in the 1800s, who copied much of it from the king james version, trying to make it look like an ancient manuscript. To members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints the book of mormon is the word of god and is considered to be in complete harmony with the bible. Contrary to the bible, the book of mormon claims that one son of king zedekiah escaped destruction and came to the americas.
The book of mormon shall stand as a testimony against the world, ether 5. The god of the old testament is the god of the new testament. At first glance the book of mormon appears to be biblical in heft and style. To members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints the book of mormon is the word of god and is considered to be in complete. Christianity christians hold that the bible is the sole infallible authority for life and faith. However, a close look at its key book, the book of mormon, reveals many. Son of man, take a stick and write on it, for judah, and the people of israel associated with him. The book of mormon, the doctrines of the covenant, and the pearl of great price.
The book of mormon contradicts itself and other inspired mormon writings. Also, the book of mormon contains grave errors and contradictions. Contradictions in lds scriptures pdf version click here one god. The bom promotes racism, claims there was a temple like solomons built in the americas, claims jesus bled from every pore in the garden of gethsemane, and that there were three days of total darkness at the time of his death, that covered the earth. The mormons use the bible, the book of mormon, the pearl of great price, and the doctrine and covenants, as a means to deliver the ideals and. Article citing verses in book of mormon that contradict specific teaching of the bible both cannot be from god. The book of mormon includes mistranslated biblical passages that were later changed in joseph smiths translation of the 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. However, the book of mormon fails the tests that the bible gives to identify genuine revelations from god. Its no different from any other human book with the usual errors and mistakes. Oct 20, 2008 first, im not a mormon, and i dont believe that the book of mormon is an authentic revelation from god. But you still havent proven to me how the book of mormon contradicts.
Jaredites not confounded at the tower of babel, contradicts genesis 11. Bible references supporting the beliefs of the lds church. So, any doctrine that contradicts the bible cannot be of god. Contradictions in lds scriptures utah lighthouse ministry. Three simple ways to show contradictions in the mormon belief. Does the book of mormon contradict joseph smiths translation. Unless otherwise indicated, bible quotations are taken from the king james version. Contradictions between the book of mormon and the holy bible. Below are just some of the contradictions weve found between the. The problem with the book of mormon isnt where it contradicts the christian bible, but where it agrees with the bible but shouldnt. The book of mormon vs the bible christian research institute.
When people criticize the bible, they often point to contradictions. Joseph smith and the validity of the book of abraham. These book of mormon verses should match the inspired jst version instead of the incorrect kjv version that joseph later fixed. Proof the book of mormon isnt true the book of mormon contradicts the bible and was actually a work of fiction written by joseph smith in the 1800s, who copied much of it from the king. The bom, for example, claims that jesus was born in jerusalem rather than bethlehem. Its couched in king james english, and it features color renderings of mormon scenes made to look like bible. The book of mormon and the bible mormons in transition. In contrast, the bible teaches that god made of one blood all nations of men acts 17. In the mormon book doctrine and covenants, a collection of gods. Contradictions between bible and book of mormon 2 timothy 3.
The lord covenanted with enos to bring forth the book of mormon to the lamanites, enos 1. The following examples, which still appear in recent editions, are conspicuous instances of. 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. Praying about the book of mormon mormons believe that if you read the book of mormon and then pray and ask god whether or not it is true, you will receive a testimony from the holy spirit verifying its truth. But the bible teaches that salvation is by grace alone ephesians 2.
Son of man, take a stick and write on it, for judah, and the. The point of this passage is that when the book of mormon was published in the nineteenth century, gentiles that is, traditional christians would object to the claim that the. But surveying the text, i havent really seen anything in the bom that directly contradicts the bible, or that cant be reasonably explained. The book of mormon contains numerous passages that contradict the bible.