His writings not only contradict the bible of in several points of doctrine, but even go so far as teaching a different gospel see galatians 1. While many think the book of mormon is their standard of rule and practice the reality is that there is not a single peculiar doctrine of mormonism taught within its pages. The book of mormon contradicts the doctrine and covenants. Suppose there were no contradictions between the bible and the book of mormon, only between the bible and doctrine and covenants, and the pearl of great price. While volumes have been written about discrepancies between mormon doctrine and the bible, this brief outline attempts to contrast some of the most critical and obvious issues. So, with a proper understanding of what mormonism really teaches, you will be able to see past those definitions. There are blatant contradictions between the book of mormon and the doctrine and covenants, even. The prophet joseph smith not only translated the book of mormon, but he also compiled other revelations that he received from god. Below are just some of the contradictions weve found between the bible and the. May 20, 20 a couple of points in response to your comment. The book of mormon, the doctrine and covenants, the pearl of great price the church of jesus christ of latterday saints on.
There are also contradictions within the book of mormon itself. The 20 edition of the book of mormon, doctrine and covenants, and pearl of great price contains all of the study aids contained in the 1981 edition and includes revisions to the study aids, several new photos, updated maps, and adjustments to section and chapter headings. In fact it wasnt published until years after the event and back dated to may 15, 1829. The doctrine and covenants is one of four books of scripture used in the church of jesus christ of latterday saints the other three are the bible, the book of mormon, and the pearl of great price. It will become very obvious that mormonism does not agree with the bible. The standard mormon books of scripture currently include the holy bible, king james version the book of mormon the doctrine and covenants the pearl of great price. In fact, mormonism uses the same words found in christianity, but it redefines them. Contradictions between the book of mormon bom and doctrine. The book of mormon was written for the intent that we may believe the bible, morm. The book of mormon, the doctrine and covenants, and the archaeology question november 2, 2011 by stephen smoot the authenticity of the book of mormon has been repeatedly assailed by critics of the lds church on the grounds that is lacks any confirmatory archaeological evidence that supports its claimed historicity as an ancient record. The book of mormon shall stand as a testimony against the world, ether 5.
Please click through the following examples to see for yourself the several places that the book of mormon contradicts the bible. How can i explain the churchs attitude regarding the bible. Covenants of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints a. 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. For example, he could have stated that god enjoined plural marriages at one point in history, but chose not to enjoin the practice at another point in history. To avoid selfcontradiction, the author of the book of mormon and doctrine and covenants could have worded these verses differently. In other words, the passage in the book of mormon and the passage in the doctrine and covenants, quite possibly, are really not discussing the same issue at all. Also, he interpreted it as the earth having a conscious spirit. 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.
However, the lack of adequate explanations to clarify such problems compel the honest individual to conclude that the book of mormon and the doctrine and covenants are not from god. Yes, god is presented in the book of mormon as a spirit, without flesh and bones. A comparison between christian doctrine and mormon. While our culture has produced new words in our day describing issues of sexuality, the spiritual and moral issues regarding sexuality are are ageold, and are dealt with directly in. It was first published in march 1830 by joseph smith as the book of mormon. This video shows the proof of these contradictions. The book of commandments was a small work which elder w. Old testament new testament book of mormon doctrine and covenants pearl of great price study helps about the scriptures. Book of commandments and book of doctrine and covenants. The book of mormon teaches that little children are not capable of sin because they do not have a sinful nature moroni 8. Book of mormon doctrine and covenants pearl of great. There are many gods polytheism how many gods there are, i do not know. The mormon beliefs are clearly shown and easily contradicted by both the bible and the book of mormon. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from.
It is a popular search topic, and with good reason. From the book of mormon we learn of the contents of an ancient biblical record. Although he claimed to be receiving direct revelations from god, these revelations often contradicted others given in the book of mormon and elsewhere. The revelations of joseph smith show many contradictions in the doctrine of covenants to the book of mormon. Contradictions between the bible and book of mormon life. Provides examples of contradictions between what the bible teaches, what the books of the mormon church teach. But there never was a time when there were not gods and worlds. Doctrine and covenantscriticismalleged contradictions. What do mormons believe about the bible and the book of. Unless otherwise indicated, individuals may post material from the gospel media portion of this site to another website or on a computer network for their own personal, noncommercial. One of the oddities of the religion of mormonism is its use of the doctrine and covenants and the book of mormon. The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which adherents believe contains writings of ancient prophets who lived on the american continent from approximately 2200 bc to ad 421. Article citing verses in book of mormon that contradict specific. The doctrine and covenants and the pearl of great price the doctrine and covenants is a standard work of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints.
Book of mormon, polygamy, and political conflicts, mormonism was al. Searching for scriptures regarding sexuality and homosexuality. Free audio bible book of mormon audio download lds. The lds canons four books carry equal weight of authority. The book of mormon contradicts the doctrine and covenants this chart was written by a former mormon doctrine book of mormon doctrine and covenants. At first i offered a few of those contradictions and doctrines that clearly contradict scripture.
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. One says god is spirit, and one says god has a body of flesh and bones. Scripture audio book downloads including the kjv holy bible, book of mormon, and other lds scriptures, manuals, and resources. Covenants contain the words of the resurrected christ just as he spoke them to. The book of mormon is an amazing book of scripture containing an account of the ancient inhabitants of the american continent. This year i am studying the book of mormon and the doctrine and covenants. Ive also had a lot of friends that have tried to contradict everything. The book of doctrine and covenants is one of the standard works of the church in company with the holy bible, the book of mormon, and the pearl of great price however, the doctrine and covenants is unique because it is not a translation of an ancient document, but is of modern origin and was given of god through his chosen prophets for the resto. I was ready to point them to the contradictions in the book of mormon. Mormon leaders insist that there are no contradictions in mormonism. A stylometric analysis of mormon scripture and related texts d.
What is the mormon book doctrine and covenants about. Joseph smith translated the book of mormon into english through the gift and power of god. You will soon see that joseph smith is a false prophet. Nov 02, 2011 the book of mormon, the doctrine and covenants, and the archaeology question november 2, 2011 by stephen smoot the authenticity of the book of mormon has been repeatedly assailed by critics of the lds church on the grounds that is lacks any confirmatory archaeological evidence that supports its claimed historicity as an ancient record. Following is a comparison between christian doctrine and mormon doctrine. Ive read them both several times, but love learning from each of them. Smith and the genesis of the book of mormon, has become increasingly.
The book of mormon teaches that little children are not capable of sin because they do not have a. Before many copies of the book could be printed, the printing press and most of the. The book of mormon, the doctrine and covenants, the pearl. As you explore, i hope youll discover my deep love for jesus christ, and come to know that this love and faith is central to the life of every member of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth. Jun 27, 2016 the revelations of joseph smith show many contradictions in the doctrine of covenants to the book of mormon. Latterday saint scripturesupposed contradictions fairmormon. Contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible. The book of mormon, the doctrine and covenants, and the. Since that time many of these revelations have been. The doctrine and covenants was originally known as the book of commandments. The basic meaning of this revelation was subsequently changed in doctrine and covenants to make it appear that god would. The book of mormon vs the bible and lds doctrine reference chart historical account of the book of mormon vs. Mormons believe all that god has revealed, all that he does now reveal, and they believe that he will yet reveal many great and important things pertaining to the kingdom of god see articles of faith.
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. Book of mormon, doctrine and covenants, pearl of great price book. Biblical record book of mormon record at the tower of babel the lord confounded the. Contradictions between bible and book of mormon 2 timothy 3.
Jan 01, 2014 after i left public education and came to work at answers in genesis, people would stop by my desk and ask for advice about sharing with a mormon neighbor or getting prepared for a return visit from mormon missionaries. In mormon theology and doctrine, people are placed on the earth to be tested by the heavenly father. The doctrine and covenants is the compilation of revelations received primarily by joseph smith jr, but also by other early prophets of the mormon church, during the churchs restoration on the earth. Jacob was not just saying that david and solomon had more than one wife, he says that they truly had many wives, as if to say, there is no question that david and solomon had many. Book of mormon, doctrine and covenants, pearl of great. There are contradictions all over their own scriptures. In particular, significant additions and clarifications to the record of genesis were made by joseph smith as part of his bible translation efforts which is the origin of the book of moses, the book of mormon, the book of abraham, and several revelations in the doctrine and covenants.
Doctrine and covenants mormonism, the mormon church. Changes to latterday scripture lds leaders have made. The ffible claims to contain a record of the gos pel or doctrine of jesus christ. Episodes of mormon miscellaneous, a talk show on mormon history, scripture, doctrine and many controversial topics, by lds host, van hale, now in its 38th year. Jul 03, 2008 the doctrine and covenants is the compilation of revelations received primarily by joseph smith jr, but also by other early prophets of the mormon church, during the churchs restoration on the earth. The first of these revelations were printed in the book of commandments in the year 1833. Basic mormon beliefs is a website dedicated to answering these questions. Question gramps, a long time ago one of my sunday school teachers mentioned from luke 19.
After i left public education and came to work at answers in genesis, people would stop by my desk and ask for advice about sharing with a mormon neighbor or getting prepared for a return visit from mormon missionaries. In the 1st edition of the book of mormon, 2 nephi 11. The lord said to the prophet joseph smith, this generation shall have my word through you doctrine and covenants 5. Since we know that the bible is the word of god, it must be the standard against which all other teachings must be judged. This revelation that joseph smith received the aaronic priesthood is not in any of the earliest editions of the doctrine and covenants. Joseph fielding smith, the tenth president of the church, said. This earlier book contained 65 early revelations to church leaders, including joseph smith and oliver cowdery. If the book of mormon were from god, it, too, could be defended and its divine authenticity substantiated.
In reality, doctrine and covenants is a compilation of messages from joseph smith designed to bolster his image as a prophet. Mormon doctrine is composed of four standard works, including the book of mormon, the pearl of great price, doctrine and covenants, and the bible. Section 20 three verses were added to the original revelation on church organization concerning the priesthood. These passages stand in contradiction to other kjv passages wherein it is. The book of mormon, the doctrine and covenants, the pearl of great price. Contradictions in lds scriptures pdf version click here one god. The doctrine and covenants was first published in 1835 as a later version of the book of commandments, which had been partially printed in 1833. Doctrines of the book of mormon compared to the bible and. He said that it is 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, 4. The book of mormon and the doctrine and covenants youtube. 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. I wont go into further detail on this here since the prior article in this series contains several tactics and tips on how to do this in the stronger arguments section. Book of mormon prophets possessed the old testament, from genesis to.
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