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. This resource is for christians who want to understand the development of. Contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible. Two books of mormon scripture are the book of mormon and the. 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.
Apologetics press the bible versus the book of mormon. The book of mormon contains numerous passages that contradict what the bible says. Bible q does the book of mormon contradict the bible. Demolishing supposed bible contradictions volume 1. 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. This brief tract will examine another book which claims inspiration, the book of mormon and how it measures up to the test of unity. Three simple ways to show contradictions in the mormon. Ham wrote in the foreword, many people today buy into the assertion that the bible is full of contradictions, but.
Below are just some of the contradictions weve found between the bible and the book of mormon. The bible versus the book of mormon apologetics press. Below are just some of the contradictions weve found between the. The book of mormon includes mistranslated biblical passages that were later changed in joseph smiths translation of the bible. Seven contradictions between the book of mormon and the. Disproves mormonism using the bible, mormon scripture, statistical analysis and common sense. 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. Its gentle approach makes his book ideal to share with either a mormon who. These book of mormon verses should match the inspired jst version instead.
There is always a fine line to walk when challenging the beliefs of others. Some of them are substantial doctrines that define key doctrines. The mormons tell people that the book of mormon is the word of god just like the bible. The companion volume to this book is demolishing supposed bible contradictions volume 2. As we have seen, none of these paired scriptures contradict each other. 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. Contradictions between the bible and book of mormon life. Sabom skeptics annotated bible quran book of morman. The following examples are some of such contradictions. Hence, neither the book of mormon nor the joseph smith translation of the bible can be discounted because of seeming discrepancies with each other or with the king james version of the bible. 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 difficulties, contradictions and explanations. What is the difference between the bible and the book of. Were precious things found in great abundance by the nephites in. 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. Contradictions in lds scriptures utah lighthouse ministry. 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. It is easily demonstrated that none of these paired scriptures contradict. Book of mormon contradictions contradict mormon excuses 03292018 by lifeafterministry alma 7. Contradictions between the bible and book of mormon life after. Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth.
On the contrary, not only is the belief that god is a spirit affirmed at alma 31. The book of mormon is supposed to be a history of real people living in a real place. How can mormons believe that god the father has a body when the bible says god is pure spirit. Contradictions between the book of mormon bom and doctrine. Are there obvious contradictions between the book of. Book of mormon contradictions contradict mormon excuses. Below is the modern map of the area of smiths youth. Sandra tanner provides a list of eight items which she claims are contradictions between the book of mormon and the 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. The book of mormon supports the bible and both teach the same things, sometimes in different ways, but towards the same purpose. And whereas the bible is organically linked to the earthly ministry of jesus christ by extensive. Mormonism, joseph smith, revelation, prophecy, contradictions.
In the 1st edition of the book of mormon, 2 nephi 11. Are there obvious contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible. The book of moses the book of abraham writings of joseph smith the articles of faith. The book of mormon vs the bible christian research institute. Where does the book of mormon contradict the bible. The book of mormon contradicts itself and the bible. Contradictions in the book of mormon the annotated bible.
Many such people have not actually read the bible for. In only 75 pages, heinze covers several of the key contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible or verifiable history. Contradictions contradictions in the book of mormon with the bible. The bible says believers were first called christians after pauls ministry in antioch. Not only does this mormon belief contradict the bible, it contradicts its own scriptures. And where it never challenges, disagrees with or contradicts the orthodox. However, the book of mormon claims the christian church was established as early as 147 b. Contradictions between the book of mormon and the holy bible. What contradictions exist beteween the bible and the book. Mormons say joseph smith was a prophet and his writings are scripture. The bible plainly states that the gospel, with its inclusion of gentiles, was not fully revealed until. Contradictions in lds scriptures pdf version click here one god. Simply put, if both the bible and the book of mormon were inspired by god, then they never would contradict each other.
But does their teaching agree with the bible or contradict it. The problem with the book of mormon isnt where it contradicts the christian bible, but where it agrees with the bible but shouldnt. The biblical narrative mentions lions, yet it was not until very recently that the only other evidence for lions in palestine was. The following contradictions demonstrate that joseph smith was not translating the book of mormon with the gift and power of god. There are also contradictions within the book of mormon itself.
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