Not only does this mormon belief contradict the bible, it contradicts its own scriptures. Feb 10, 2010 the asker wanted book of mormon and bible contradictions. 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. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints or mormons claim that, along with the bible, the book of mormon 1 is a revelation from god. The asker wanted book of mormon and bible contradictions. Joseph smith had different purposes in mind when bringing forth the book of mormon and the joseph smith translation. With the help of several other books, i found the following evidence that proves conclusively that the book of mormon is contradictory to the bible.
These include endowments, celestial marriage, and specific tithing. Feb 26, 2005 since the book of mormon is mostly plagiarism of the bible, it may not directly contradict in many areas. Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth. The bible plainly states that the gospel, with its inclusion of gentiles, was not fully revealed until. 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. Book of mormon difficulties, contradictions and explanations. 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 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. Now one site did list alma, from the bom, concerning jesus being a spirit. However, almost none of the lds doctrine and beliefs are held in the bom. This list either misunderstands and misrepresents lds doctrine, or misinterprets the biblical data upon which the supposed contradiction rests. The book of mormon derives its names from a book that has semitic sources, i. However, the book of mormon fails the tests that the bible gives to identify genuine revelations from god. Book of mormon contradictions contradict mormon excuses 03292018 by lifeafterministry alma 7. Many people believe the mormon church is simply a denomination or group within christianity. 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. Since the book of mormon is mostly plagiarism of the bible, it may not directly contradict in many areas. Its no different from any other human book with the usual errors and mistakes. The problem with the book of mormon isnt where it contradicts the christian bible, but where it agrees with the bible but shouldnt. Behold, david and solomon truly had many wives and concubines, which thing was abominable before me, saith the. Oct 30, 2012 this video covers but a few of the many contradiction between the book of mormon and the word of truth, the holy bible.
Even the book of moroni the last book in the book of mormon teaches that god is unchangeable from eternity to all eternity 8. How can mormons believe that god the father has a body when the bible says god is pure spirit. Contradictions in lds scriptures pdf version click here one god. The bible versus the book of mormon apologetics press. Contradictions between the bible and book of mormon life. 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. When people criticize the bible, they often point to contradictions. Contradictions in lds scriptures utah lighthouse ministry. Some of them are substantial doctrines that define key doctrines. The book of mormon contradicts itself and the bible.
And where it never challenges, disagrees with or contradicts the orthodox christian creeds. Were precious things found in great abundance by the nephites in america. Mormons say joseph smith was a prophet and his writings are scripture. Simply put, if both the bible and the book of mormon were inspired by god, then they never would contradict each other. Below is the modern map of the area of smiths youth. Contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible youtube. I pray that you search these many contradictions out for yourself so that.
Are there obvious contradictions between the book of. 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. On the contrary, not only is the belief that god is a spirit affirmed at alma 31. Mormonism, joseph smith, revelation, prophecy, contradictions. These book of mormon verses should match the inspired jst version instead of the incorrect kjv version that joseph later fixed. The bible text is the authorized king james version from 1611 and the book of mormon text is carefully consistent with 1830 version. So, any doctrine that contradicts the bible cannot be of god.
However, none are more significant than the numerous contradictions. Where does the book of mormon contradict the bible. However, a close look at its key book, the book of mormon, reveals many concerning contradictions between its teachings and the bible. It is easily demonstrated that none of these paired scriptures contradict. In only 75 pages, heinze covers several of the key contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible or verifiable history.
The following contradictions demonstrate that joseph smith was not translating the. 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. Contradictions between the book of mormon and the 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 supplemental to the bible.
The simple truth of the matter is that the book of mormon contradicts the bible in many areas. Please consider evidence that mormon scriptures contradict both themselves and the bible. The book of mormon includes mistranslated biblical passages that were later changed in joseph smiths translation of the bible. Three simple ways to show contradictions in the mormon. Got to give christians a lot of credit for helping mormons to repent. Its gentle approach makes his book ideal to share with either a mormon who is willing to examine the truth or someone being tempted to join this bizarre religion. 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. The complete texts of the bible, quran, and book of mormon, with annotations from a skeptics point of view. This video covers but a few of the many contradiction between the book of mormon and the word of truth, the holy bible. Contradictions between bible and book of mormon 2 timothy 3. But to achieve exaltation or godhood it is available only to mormons who obey the teachings specific to the book of mormon. Disproves mormonism using the bible, mormon scripture, statistical analysis and common sense.
The following examples are some of such contradictions. Bible q does the book of mormon contradict the bible. The book of mormon contains numerous passages that contradict what the bible says. And whereas the bible is organically linked to the earthly ministry of jesus christ by extensive. The book of mormon is supposed to be a history of real people living in a real place. Wasnt it mark twain who called the book of mormon chloroform in print. Mar 18, 2020 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. 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. The bible and book of mormon app, from the church of jesus christ, treats the two volumes of scripture as one, and makes it easier than ever to read, study and share the word of god.
Contradictions in the book, of mormon truth magazine. The book of mormon supports the bible and both teach the same things, sometimes in different ways, but towards the same purpose. 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. 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. Contradictions contradictions in the book of mormon with the bible. Sandra tanner provides a list of eight items which she claims are contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible. Ces letter mismatches verses here is how the sermon on the mount compares between the kjv bible. There is always a fine line to walk when challenging the beliefs of others. 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. 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.
Contradictions in the book of mormon the annotated bible. For many people, the belief that the bible contains contradictions and inaccuracies is an excuse for not believing. The book of mormon vs the bible christian research institute. 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. I have heard people say this before, but i have read both books and i didnt notice any contradictions. Contradictions between the book of mormon bom and doctrine. As we have seen, none of these paired scriptures contradict each other. Below are just some of the contradictions weve found between the bible and the book of mormon. Once you start learning these, this is where different gospel becomes preached. Aug, 2015 many people believe the mormon church is simply a denomination or group within christianity. However, the book of mormon claims the christian church was established as early as 147 b. But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let. 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.
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. Many of the names in the book of mormon are just plucked directly from the bible, e. Three simple ways to show contradictions in the mormon belief of. 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. The book of mormon teaches that little children are not capable of sin because they do not have a sinful nature moroni 8. The following contradictions demonstrate that joseph smith was not translating the book of mormon with the gift and power of god. Changes, contradictions, and errors is a musthave resource for anyone who knows or witnesses to mormons. Contradictions between the book of mormon and the holy bible. After a little research, all the alleged contradictions and inaccuracies are totally explainable. The egyptian language was a very corrupt language from idol. Two books of mormon scripture are the book of mormon and the doctrine and covenants in galatians 1. The bible says believers were first called christians after pauls ministry in antioch.
This resource is for christians who want to understand the development of mormon theology and how mormon beliefs are often selfcontradictory. 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. Many such people have not actually read the bible for themselves. Are there obvious contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible. But i did a little studying on that one and bethlehem was like a.
Apologetics press the bible versus the book of mormon. The first concern to consider is its declaration that the book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ. Book of mormon contradictions contradict mormon excuses. Oct 12, 2008 does the book of mormon contradict the bible. What are the inconsistencies in the book of mormon. The book of mormon claims that jesuss atonement provided for the immortality for all people. Three simple ways to show contradictions in the mormon belief. But does their teaching agree with the bible or contradict it.