And no man taketh this honour unto himself, but he that is called of god, as was aaron. The isaiah sections are not simple filler, but an integral part of nephis, jacobs, abinadis, and christs discourses, which all. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints 196,940 views. The book of mormon is the earliest of the unique writings of the latterday saint movement. Unique doctrines in the book of mormon defending lds beliefs. I told the brethren that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book. The book of mormon restores plain and precious truths that have been lost from the bible. The book of mormon restores plain and precious truths that were lost over the centuries. Our preearth life was, in fact, a very real place where all of gods children were and where some progressed more than others. Anachronistic christian doctrine in the book of mormon. In 1958, mcconkie, then a member of the first council of the seventy of the lds church, published a book entitled mormon doctrine. Only faithful lds members may attend temple weddings.
Penrose or for that mater any other mormon leader ever said that there was no mormon doctrines in the book of mormon. The sincere reader knows that all scripture is inspiring. The pearl of great price is a small book of scripture used by members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Members of this church are sometimes called mormons. Using modern statements by lds leaders, current lds manuals and scriptures, this book illustrates the sharp differences between mormonism and biblical christianity. The president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints is gods prophet on the earth today. The still, small voice of the spirit is felt 1 nephi 17.
The book of mormon rendition contains a few unique doctrines. The revelation was given in the context of the translation of the book of mormon, which represented gods words that are given through joseph doctrine and covenants 5. The book of mormon is a crucial book of scripture full of instruction necessary for our eternal progression. Tenth president joseph fielding smith is cited in an official church manual as saying. The book of mormon claims that jesuss atonement provided for the immortality for all people. Modern readers who familiarize themselves with the unique doctrines that the book of mormon has restored to the world in these latter days can better appreciate the lords mercy and love for his children.
Beliefs and practices of the church of jesus christ of latterday. In a revelation given to the prophet joseph smith in 1829, the lord declared to joseph that this generation shall have my word through you doctrine and covenants 5. 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. Start to finish is a comprehensive, questionandanswer commentary that draws from thousands of the very best insights on the scriptures, including those from general authorities, church magazines and manuals, respected scholarly commentaries. On the selection of the isaiah passages in the book of mormon, in isaiah in the book of mormon, 73, 86. Mormonisms strange doctrines hiddenmysteries spiritual. As i tbm i was excited about some of the unique doctrines of the book of mormon like the whole discussion in nephis vision of the condescension of god.
After all, these are complex and would be hard for one person to just invent at josephs age. Also, when the original articles of faith were written it was 14. If the book of mormon were written for the latter day, as why wouldnt they have any of. The scripturesthe bible, book of mormon, doctrine and covenants, and pearl of great pricecontain revelations given through ancient and latterday prophets. Key doctrines of the book of mormon contains four talks in a series on the book of mormon sponsored by the foundation for ancient research and mormon studies farms. A comparison between christian doctrine and mormon doctrine. The devil was born as a spirit after jesus in the morning of preexistence, mormon doctrine, p.
Please give me one unique doctrine that is contained in the book of mormon that was not already talked about by some other religious leader prior to its publication or found in the bible otnt. It is unique in scripture because it is not a translation of ancient documents. In this collection, eighteen prominent gospel scholars discuss these and other doctrines that will help us in our study of the book of mormon. Official declaration 2, 1978 the book of mormon teaches that all are alike unto god, including black and white, bond and free, male and female 2 nephi 26. Its best to fact check information before using the material as part of a talk or lesson. The doctrine and covenants is a book of scripture containing revelations from the lord to the prophet joseph smith and to a few other latterday prophets. These include endowments, celestial marriage, and specific tithing. The book of mormon doesnt even talk about the ldss biggest unique doctrine, their temple work. The lds church teaches that this is the only gospel ever taught by jesus, and that it is imparted in the bible, doctrine and covenants, and most plainly in the book.
It is easy to underestimate the magnitude of the plain and. There is no even any mention of baptism for the dead, another of their unique doctrines. These lectures present the latest research on the book of mormon and the lecturers firm testimonies on. Book of mormon doctrines relating to faith, repentance, baptism, the gift of the holy ghost and enduring to the end no unclean thing can enter into the kingdom of heaven 1 nephi 10. Mormon doctrine basic doctrines of the mormon church doctrine is something taught as the principles or creed of a religiona rule, theory, or principle of law. Unique doctrines in the book of mormon a common argument against the book of mormon is that there are no uniquely mormon doctrines in the book of mormon, so therefore it and the subsequent revelations in the doctrine and covenants are inconsistent with each other and, thus, both false. The unique doctrines of the mormon church are in the bible, but either interpreted differently or ignored by traditional christianity. Book of mormon challenge what is one unique doctrine found. Feb 23, 2009 the unique doctrines of the mormon church are in the bible, but either interpreted differently or ignored by traditional christianity. Finding doctrine and meaning in book of mormon isaiah. The book of mormon, the doctrine and covenants, the pearl of. The pearl of great price contains the book of moses, the book of abraham, the prophet joseph smiths inspired translation of matthew chapter 24, and some writings of the prophet joseph the book of moses is a small excerpt from joseph smiths inspired translation of the bible. The book of mormon, the doctrine and covenants, the pearl.
Do any of the unique doctrines of the mormon church come. A compendium of the gospel, which he described as the first major attempt to digest, explain, and analyze all of the important doctrines of the kingdom and the first extensive compendium of the whole gospelthe first attempt to publish an encyclopedic. The prophet nephi in the book of mormon makes the bold claim that it would contain many plain and precious doctrines that originally existed in the bible, but were subsequently removed, either. Skin color dark skin turns white since people of darker skin, especially people of african descent are considered descendants of cain and. There are many entries which are clearly more to do with bruce r.
The book of mormon, more than anything else, tends to clarify the teachings found in the bible and while there are some truly unique teachings, the principles are still biblical. Some in ancient america descended from tribes of joseph and judah i ne. The doctrine and covenants is one of four books of scripture used in the church of jesus christ of latterday. What unique doctrines did the lord reveal through the book of mormon. One fascinating aspect of this book is its discussions on what the fall of adam and eve means and how it impacts us today. Mcconkie, a general authority of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church. Mormonism distinguishes between the holy spirit gods presence via an essence and the holy ghost the third god in the mormon doctrine of the trinity. Brother millet writes, i have great confidence in the power of the word to penetrate the hearts of men and women. Distinctive mormon doctrines found in the book of mormon there are very few teachings that are unique to the book of mormon that are practiced by the lds church. The melchizedek priesthood pertains to more than just melchizedek and christ the. A comparison between christian doctrine and mormon. I want to use this as an argument with my mormon friends friend of the faith that shall not be named. Book of mormon challenge what is one unique doctrine.
The book of mormon has many marvelous and unique doctrines that expand on the biblical text. Mar 29, 2017 modern readers who familiarize themselves with the unique doctrines that the book of mormon has restored can better appreciate the lords love and mercy. He the holy ghost is a being endowed with the attributes and powers of deity, and not a mere force, or essence, articles of faith, by james talmage, p. What unique doctrines did the lord reveal through the book. The book of mormon has antilds doctrines lds facts. A very detailed book on church doctrine but not everything in it is accurate. Top 10 teachings of mormonism not supported by the book of. Modern readers who familiarize themselves with the unique doctrines that the book of mormon has restored to the world in these latter days can. Throughout the history of the church, people of every race and ethnicity in many countries have been baptized and have lived as faithful members of the church. There is no salvation outside the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, mormon doctrine, p.
There is a mother god, articles of faith, by james talmage, p. Those who are interested in clear yet powerful explanations of church doctrine will appreciate the discussions found in this book. Mormons believe in the bible, as well as other books of scripture, such as the book of mormon. The book of mormon explains that death is not simply the transition from mortality to the eternal heavenhell. I once thought lds doctrines were quite unique and. The mormon church has the articles of faith that missionaries and members like to hand out, but it does not contain most of the doctrines that make the mormon church unique.
Come to understanding and learn doctrine religious studies. When we study the book of mormon, our understanding of the doctrines in the bible is clarified. Mormon doctrine originally subtitled a compendium of the gospel is an encyclopedic work written in 1958 by bruce r. The revelation was given in the context of the translation of the book of mormon. And take unto thee aaron they brother, and his sons with him, from among the children of israel, that he may minister unto me in the priests office, even aaron, nadab and abihu, eleazar and ithamar, aarons sons. According to claudia bushman, the renewed emphasis on scripture study, especially the book of mormon, led the church away from speculative theology. I have special confidence in the unique language, logic, and transforming power of the book of mormon. Core doctrines unique to mormonism is not the definition of the gospel of salvation.
The book of mormon does not advocate the temple work as promoted in mormonism. The overwhelming acceptance and use by many latterday saints of the book, mormon doctrine, could be seen as an example of this hobby study. Anachronistic christian doctrine in the book of mormon posted by churchistrue jacob arminius, father of the arminianism movement notable for challenging the limited atonement and unconditional election doctrines of calvinism, influenced christian debate in the centuries leading up to the book of mormon. Top 10 teachings of mormonism not supported by the book of mormon. Come to understanding and learn doctrine religious. It is a more complete record of mosess writings at the beginning.
Mormons believe that christ, heavenly father, and the holy ghost are separate beings. Joseph smith sees a vision of god and jesus christ duration. Penrose did not make the claim there were no mormon doctrines in the book of mormon. The prophet nephi saw in a vision that many parts of the. The book of mormon is a plagiarization of at least 3 worksview of the hebrews published in the hometown of oliver cowdery, the spalding manuscript from the publisher where sidney rigdon worked, and the late war of 1812. The book of mormon, more than anything else, tends to clarify the teachings found in the bible and while there are. The book of mormon is more correct than the bible, history of the church, 4. The isaiah sections are not simple filler, but an integral part of nephis, jacobs, abinadis, and christs discourses, which all serve to fulfill the book of mormons. The book of mormon and josephs own writings also hold many phrases and ideas like those in the first book of napoleon from 1809, and the bom also copies numerous. Key doctrines of the book of mormon mormon literature. Top 10 bizarre and crazy mormon beliefs just richest. The third comes from the writings of the founder of the church joseph smith, and the fourth is the writings of church leaders, especially the church presidents who are considered to be inspired.
Biblical apologist is using a false equivalency to promote a strawman argument. What unique doctrines did the lord reveal through the book of. What important mormon doctrines are taught in the book of. The book of mormon, the doctrine and covenants, the pearl of great price the church of jesus christ of latterday saints on. This compilation of groundbreaking book of mormon articles is selected from over fifty years of lds scholarship published by byu studies. One of the most distinctive doctrines of mormonism is the belief in a plurality. Mormons believe that returning to god requires following the example of jesus christ, and accepting his atonement through ordinances such as baptism.
Jul 10, 2008 distinctive mormon doctrines found in the book of mormon there are very few teachings that are unique to the book of mormon that are practiced by the lds church. Modern readers who familiarize themselves with the unique doctrines that the book of mormon has restored can better appreciate the lords love. But a seer will i raise up out of the fruit of thy loins. A mormon who holds that work is efficacious for their dead relatives cannot find any support in the book of mormon for these temple practices. Mar 29, 2017 in a revelation given to the prophet joseph smith in 1829, the lord declared to joseph that this generation shall have my word through you doctrine and covenants 5. But to achieve exaltation or godhood it is available only to mormons who obey the teachings specific to the book of mormon. The text says that during this american visit, he repeated much of the same doctrine and instruction given in the gospels of the bible and.
What lds doctrines are found in the book of mormon. No mormon doctrine in the book of mormon is not the same as saying that there is little of the doctrines unique to mormonism in the book of mormon. The messages presented from the 1991 sperry symposium expound these teachings with insights and inspiration pertaining to these messages. Going to heaven is not the same as having eternal life. As we study this keystone of our religion, what help can we find to see and understand its doctrines more deeply. The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which, according to. The book of mormon presents no doctrines that are uniquely mormon, and explicitly says that there should be no more doctrines than given in the book 3 nephi 11. The freewheeling general conference addresses of earlier years, elaborating unique lds doctrines, were gradually replaced with a basic christian message downplaying denominational differences. They have a unique view of cosmology and believe that all people are spiritchildren of god. A careful examination of the book of mormon reveals many significant doctrines not found in the bible. His op statement wasnt just inaccurate it was false.
The book of mormon represents a great outpouring of truth delivered to the world through the prophet joseph smith. In a revelation given to the prophet joseph smith in 1829, at the request of martin harris, the lord declared to joseph that this generation shall have my word through you doctrine and covenants 5. The book of mormon drills the point home that the fall of mankind was an essential part of gods plan. I once thought lds doctrines were quite unique and therefore. Unique lds doctrines not found in the bible found in the book of mormon 1. It was intended primarily for a latterday saint audience and is often used as a reference book by church members because of its comprehensive nature.
Not only does it confirm the doctrines we learn about christ in the bible, but it also adds to and amplifies them. Someone please point to a verse where such unique lds teaching was ever given. This volume features articles that look at doctrines in the book of mormon, including resurrection, the allegory of the olive tree, and the appearance of jesus christ to the brother of jared. He only explained what the fullness of the gospel means. According to our teachings, satan and an army of supporters were cast down to earth from the premortal spirit world. Book of mormonplain and precious doctrines fairmormon. The mormon wedding ceremony is unique in a few ways, but it produces incredible results.