The book of mormon is a record of the people in the americas. The mormon religion not only contradicts the bible, but also contradicts itself in many ways. Behold, david and solomon truly had many wives and concubines, which thing was abominable before me, saith the. Simply put, if both the bible and the book of mormon were inspired by god, then they never would contradict each other.
Where does the book of mormon contradict the bible. 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. As one looks to the bible he is struck by many things which testify to its inspiration. 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. Do you know how to show a mormon person the difference in reliability between the bible and the book of mormon. It took smith less than 3 months to translate the writings and publish it into a 588 volume. In some cases, entire passages are duplicated in the book of mormon. 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. Disproves mormonism using the bible, mormon scripture, statistical analysis and common sense.
Is the book of mormon really the most correct of any book on earth. The problem with the book of mormon isnt where it contradicts the christian bible, but where it agrees with the bible but shouldnt. 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. All demonstrate that mormonism contradicts the bible. Some of them are substantial doctrines that define key doctrines.
Mormons try to support the validity of latterday revelation by asserting that portions of the bible have been tampered with andor lost cf. Mormonism is exactly that, a manifestation of a false prophet. In all this reading i have never come across a single contradiction between the bible and the bom. However, in this case the bible is the valid record because of old testament prophecy that specifically identified bethlehem as. Even the book of moroni the last book in the book of mormon teaches that god is unchangeable from eternity to all eternity 8. Three simple ways to show contradictions in the mormon. The following examples are some of such contradictions. The book of mormon vs the bible christian research institute. This is white supremacist racism and implies a correlation between skin colour and righteousness. Are there obvious contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible. The book of mormon compared with the bible watchtower.
If it is true, then joseph smith is true and so is mormonism. Please consider evidence that mormon scriptures contradict both themselves and the bible. The bible does not teach that god came from another planet, or that he has a goddess wife, or that we can become gods. Where does the book of mormon contradict the bible page. The bible says believers were first called christians after pauls ministry in antioch. Contradictions between the bible and book of mormon life. The introduction tells you that the book of mormon is a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible. It is easily demonstrated that none of these paired scriptures contradict each other. This video covers but a few of the many contradiction between the book of mormon and the word of truth, the holy bible. But i did a little studying on that one and bethlehem was like a.
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. Contradictions in lds scriptures utah lighthouse ministry. The book of mormon begins in jerusalem where a prophet is warned that the city will be destroyed and that he should leave. Book of mormon contradictions contradict mormon excuses. Not only does this mormon belief contradict the bible, it contradicts its own scriptures. In fact, the bible clearly and definitely contradicts those teachings. Article citing verses in book of mormon that contradict specific teaching of the bible both cannot be from god. Are there obvious contradictions between the book of. The bible the bible was originally written languages of the people composing it. The book of mormon contradicts itself on the issue of baptism.
The book of mormon contradicts scientific fact bible. 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. The book of mormon contradicts itself and the bible. Contradictions between the book of mormon and the holy bible. It is easily demonstrated that none of these paired scriptures contradict.
All of the following examples are taken from the second chapter sura of the quran. The book of mormon contains numerous passages that contradict what the bible says. Where does the book of mormon contradict the bible discussion in controversial christian theology started by swart, feb 26, 2005. Your bible is a translation directly from the best greek manuscripts we possess. Many people believe the mormon church is simply a denomination or group within christianity. The book of mormon incorporates text which seems to be taken from the king james version, including passages which are now considered to be mistranslations in the king james version. Its couched in king james english, and it features color renderings of mormon scenes made to look like bible illustrations. But the book of mormon contradicts and says that his son, mulek, lived. 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 contains many linguistic similarities to the king james bible kjv. But the bible teaches that salvation is by grace alone ephesians 2. Bible and book of mormon contradictions by sandra tanner the bible plainly states that the gospel, with its inclusion of gentiles, was not fully revealed until after christs death. Moreover it seems that the bom used words and concepts from a later time frame that obviously nobody would have understood because they were not yet in use. Three simple ways to show contradictions in the mormon belief of.
Apologetics press the bible versus the book of mormon. 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 revelation from god. Mormonism looks to joseph smith as its founder there are about twelve major divisions among mormons. Is there scripture in the bible that contradicts lds. Book of mormontranslation errors from the kjv fairmormon. The book of mormon in no case contradicts the bible. 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. The first concern to consider is its declaration that the book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ. The bible plainly states that the gospel, with its inclusion of gentiles, was not fully revealed until. In only 75 pages, heinze covers several of the key contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible or verifiable history. Here is the story of the book of mormon, in 60 seconds. 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 book of mormon teaches that little children are not capable of sin because they do not have a sinful nature moroni 8. So, any doctrine that contradicts the bible cannot be of god. Below are just some of the contradictions weve found between the. Those who are familiar with the bible who read the book of mormon will find many familiar teachings. 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. Book of mormon contradicts bible watchman fellowship.
The bible the bible teaches that all men have sinned and fallen short of the glory of god. They teach that the mark of cain was the curse of dark skin, which becoming a mormon will reverse over time. The religious order known as the church of jesus christ of latterday saints mormons is a very industrious group. Contradictions between bible and book of mormon 2 timothy 3. Book of mormon contradictions contradict mormon excuses 03292018 by lifeafterministry alma 7. Yes, the quran contradicts the bible in a number of ways. Contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible. However, the book of mormon fails the tests that the bible gives to identify genuine revelations from god. And where it never challenges, disagrees with or contradicts the orthodox christian creeds.
Of course, many of the controversial claims and teachings of mormonism are absent from the book of mormon. If you think the bom contradicts the bible, give us some examples, otherwise i expect the claim to be never again made in this forum. The way you can attempt to answer the question, is the bible really inspireddoes it have a divine originis to see whether the bible has marks of the supernatural. There are a number of contradictions between the bible and the book of mormon. The book of mormon and doctrine and covenants contradicts the bible on the steps for salvation. The book of mormon speaks clearly that it was not inspired by god.
The following examples are conspicuous instances of such contradictions. Because of these contradictions and errors, we see the book of mormon is not inspired and contradicts 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. The book of mormon has no claim to validity due to its lack of incorporation into the biblical cannon. 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. Bible q does the book of mormon contradict the bible. Sometimes the quotation is explicit, as in the second book of nephi, which contains 18 quoted chapters of the book of isaiah other significant connections between the two books include book of mormon words and phrases that only appear in. The front says one thing and the back holds the opposite position. Oh, i have found contradictions between interpretation, but applying that rule means the ot contradicts the new in many places. I have heard people say this before, but i have read both books and i didnt notice any contradictions. 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. How can mormons believe that god the father has a body when the bible says god is pure spirit. Each reads very much like the bible in type and breadth of thematic concerns and literary forms history, law, psalm. I pray that you search these many contradictions out for yourself so that.
Joseph smith is the founder of mormonism and writertranslator of three of the four mormon scriptures. Sandra tanner provides a list of eight items which she claims are contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible. The book of mormon contradicts itself and other inspired mormon writings. Contradictions between the bible and book of mormon life after. At first glance the book of mormon appears to be biblical in heft and style. The egyptian language was a very corrupt language from idol. The mormon will most likely believe the book of mormon because he has been taught that the bible has been tampered with and is not fully reliable. There is always a fine line to walk when challenging the beliefs of others. If the book of mormon is an accurate translation, some claim that it shouldnt contain.
Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth. Mormons have a long history of racism regarding negroes. 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. The bible is clear that god the father has always been god the father. Their view was concisely expressed by brigham young in journal of discourses of july, 1862. 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.
Mormonism says that god the father used to be a man on another planet who had to earn his way to become god the father. They come from the further and increasingly strange ideas developed by mormon leaders, starting with mormonisms founder joseph smith. 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. Mormon doctrine on the nature of god contradicts the book of john. The bible versus the book of mormon apologetics press.