Refuting the book of mormon

Skeptics have put forth several theories of book of mormon authorship that do not require believing in golden plates delivered by angels and translated by a miracle. Allegedly contains the fullness of the everlasting gospel. Discuss the challenges to the book of mormon posed by archaeology and history. In an early book of scripture brought forth by joseph smith, the creation account consistently refers to the singular when speaking of god and creation. In fact, pivotal mormon doctrines are flatly refuted by the book of mormon. Perhaps a few hundred years from now, or maybe far sooner, folks will be saying the same thing about the book of mormon. The following are a list of some verses to know when witnessing to mormons. For example, while many mormons believe that there is archaeological evidence supporting the book of mormon, in fact, there is none. One of the many areas in which mormons fall short of saving faith is their belief that god is merely an exalted man who earned his position by good works mormon doctrine, p.

The book of mormon is supposed to be a history of real people living in a real place. Sep 14, 2015 heres how to refute mormons in 4 points, presented by dr. Taylor marshall from the new saint thomas institute. Whitney clayton tells byu graduates to disconnect from exmormons and avoid relationships with exes. Someone who accepts joseph smith as a prophet and the book of mormon translated from the nephi plates. Far from proving the book of mormon true, moroni 10. In fact, this doctrine is mentioned nowhere in the book of mormon yet doctrine and covenants another mormon scripture section 20. The book of mormon department of christian defense. The book of mormon is really there so one can have book of mormon studies, and archaeology is really there so one can study archaeology, but the two are not wed. A christian professor and evangelist said that after 30 years in the mormon church, she came to a unique realization the bible is more accurate than the book of mormon, and god is bigger than the transcendent man worshipped by the latter day saints lds.

The same thing may be said for the teachings of joseph smith. I think i have proof that mormonism is not true youtube. According to the book, two of these groups originated from ancient israel. Mormons love to say that they are not trying to convert others to their religion. Open letter to a mormon this is my answer to a mormon who wrote anonymously challenging me to study the lds church teachings. Many book of mormon research projects have implications for the continuing issues surrounding the authorship of the book of mormon. The trend continues even mormon sources will acknowledge that theres never been any archeological evidence supporting any of the cities which the book of mormon describes. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 10 pages and is available in paperback format. So far, i have discussed what the book of mormon is and what it affirms. We have actual evidence that joseph smith was lying to mormons when he invented his new scripture the book of abraham. Have mormonfunded archaeological digs refuted mormonism. Brief background of my life as a mormon leaving mormonism and some experiences as a mormon history of joseph smith book of mormon book of abraham the temple church members.

The book of mormon and the bible are two great books for refuting mormon doctrines. Refuting the critics lds nonfiction author answers criticisms of the book of mormon raised by anti mormon writers book presents evidence of. Below is the modern map of the area of smiths youth. This approach allows mormons to ignore key bible scriptures which refute mormon doctrines. For instance, the most pointed refutation of the mormon doctrine that the father, son, and. This page challenges the gainsayers to refute the restoration of the gospel from sola scriptura.

Mormon beliefs are also shown to contradict both the bible and the book of mormon. Griffith answers criticisms of the book of mormon raised by anti mormon writers and presents numerous evidences of the veracity of that sacred text. Org po box 265, washington, pa 15301 the book of mormon continued 8. Critics have come up empty handed after many attempts to refute the divinity of the book of mormon. We have actual evidence that joseph smith was lying to mormons when he invented his new scripture the book of. Critics of the book of mormon have argued that there are words and phrases in the book that are anachronistic with archaeological findings. This is the third of six posts answering a series of questions raised by president russell m. If the book of mormon contains the fulness of the everlasting gospel, why does the lds church need additional works. Third, the book of mormon abounds in textual errors, factual errors, and outright plagiarisms from other works. Both the bible and the book of mormon declare themselves to be ancient, historical, and reliable rules of faiththe very word of god. Problems with the book of mormon catholic answers catholic. Non mormon archaeologists speak on book of mormon evidence. 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. 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 york state where.

The term unchangeable god mentioned in the book of mormon is not referencing a physical state. Mormons believe the book of mormon to be the word of god, like the bible. Are there any biblical verses that refute mormon teachings. This was originally written as a letter to a friend, a mormon, who wanted to know why i left mormonism. Pdf book of mormon, doctrine and covenants, pearl of great. Jan 02, 2020 these facts alone are enough to cast much doubt on the veracity of the book of mormon. This book documents a wide array of evidences of the nephite record. He shows that mormon doctrine and tradition teach a very different gospel, a different salvation and a different heaven and hell. But since the book of mormon is so hugely and internally selffalsifying, it predicts. Provides concrete evidence disproving the book of abraham, demonstrating that joseph smith was a false prophet. Mormons refuted in 4 points by dr taylor marshall youtube.

Jun 27, 2007 the book of mormon and the bible are two great books for refuting mormon doctrines. Evidences of the book of mormon s authenticity michael t. While letting some mormon missionaries attempt to convert me again not that they could succeed, being that they are liars, at about 9 pm yesterday, i finally decided to put forth some hard questions for them concerning themselves and the book of mormon and their teaching about salvation, that i knew would refute them and which they wouldnt. Lds do not know what parts are original or which parts have been corrupted.

Joseph smith receiving the nephi plates from angel moroni why we must reject the book of mormon. Writings of the early christian fathers as evidences of the restoration. The book of mormon by marian bodine changes to mormon scriptures and scanned 1830 edition of the book of mormon by i. This is absolutely the best article that has been written and shows from many sources, including dna, that the book of mormon is a work of fiction. There is generally no direct support amongst mainstream historians and archaeologists for the. The critics have been quick to condemn the book of mormon because of this fact. As we have said before, so now i say again, if any one is preaching to you a gospel contrary to that which you received, let him be accursed. The book of mormon the keystone of the church is unquestionably the book of mormon. Yeah sure, just as soon as mormon apologetics admit that the book of abraham is a fraudyour getting close to doing sobut come on just come clean and admit it. If there were only two bible verses that you had to know when witnessing to mormons, i would recommend that you know isaiah 43.

Refuting and exposing the mormon cult mormonism page of. 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. Thus the book of mormon was translated by the gift and power of god and not by man david whitmer, an address to all believers in christ concord, ca. Christians refuting mormonism sometimes point out that the verse directs one to ask if these things are not true. Debunking fairmormon letter to a ces director book of mormon. The mormon church teaches that the gospel consists of christs redemptive work plus our obedience to laws, principles, ordinances, and rites. Refuting the critics lds nonfiction author answers. The above donut chart shows percentages of the book of mormon section of letter to a ces director that fairmormon is in agreement, disagreement, and neutral on if one assumes that fairmormons undisputed silence is acceptance of the facts, fairmormon agrees with 62. Fernandes examines the teachings of the church of jesus christ of latter day saints and finds something far different. The king james bible and the book of mormon its obvious even to the casual reader that the book of mormon, in its original 1830 translation, is written in the language of the king james version bible hereafter kjv. These claims have historically been taken on faith by the mormons.

You do not want mormons to get distracted by the various bible translations. The book contrasts the evidence for christianity and the bible compared to that for. Book of mormon refuted catmannas christian commentaries. These groups were led by prophets who recorded their religious and secular histories on metal plates. Three difficult questions for mormons catholic answers. You may wish to ask your mormon acquaintance to consider the following authoritative statements by their earlier and present prophets. The book of mormon never says god was once a mortal, and, in fact, it teaches that. One mormon leader who championed this notion was lds apostle legrand richards. Oct 19, 2012 one of the books, they insist, is the bible, while the other is the book of mormon. Since mormons respect and use the king james version of the bible, i recommend that you use this version when witnessing to mormons. Joseph smith tried so hard he put himself out on a limb with the book of abraham, and also with the book of mormon. One of the books, they insist, is the bible, while the other is the book of mormon. The result of this should be a picture where the uniquely mormon parts of their belief system dont.

From page 16 of clarks book, i take a quote from a nonmormon observer and a visitor who personally visited nauvoo. Exmormon shares secrets from the church of latterday saints. Book of mormon surprisingly to some, the book of mormon likewise teaches that there is only one god in all of existence. But when one compares the two books, one can see that they are not in the same category.

These heterodox teachings, and many others like them, appear nowhere in the book of mormon. Book of mormonauthorship theoriesautomatic writing. On page 67 of his book a marvelous work and a wonder, he quotes ezekiel 37. Mormon church admits the book of mormon is not historical admin note. Neville is guilty of doing exactly what he continually accuses his opponents of. The book of mormon claims to be a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible.

The book of mormon claims the entire old and new testaments are essentially worthless being corrupted, lost and altered. Jan 20, 2006 this approach allows mormons to ignore key bible scriptures which refute mormon doctrines. An excellent article which addresses the false claims of the book of mormon that native americans are the descendants of the israelites. Most latterday saints are aware of a minor industry in certain religious circles in the united states devoted to refuting mormonism and to criticizing the book of mormon. If the book can be shown to be a product of the 19th century, the church is then not what it claims to be. There are many serious objections to the claim of joseph smith and the lds church that the book of mormon is divinely inspired latterday. Only jesus gives eternal life, reveals the father, and sends the holy spirit. The book of mormon, the founding document of the latter day saint movement and one of the four books of scripture of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church, is an account of three groups of people. This page challenges the gainsayers to refute the restoration of the gospel from sola scriptura only. Of course, this method of translation is as occultic as it gets. Refuting the critics lds nonfiction author answers criticisms of the book of mormon raised by anti mormon writers book presents evidence of the veracity of that sacred text michael t. Another early work of smith is the lectures on faith183435.

The book of mormon is a religious record of three groups of people who migrated from the old world to the american continents. Two of the most prevalent claims for the book of mormon are, there is much archaeological proof to the book of mormon, and the american indians are descendants of israelites who came to america as described in the book of mormon. One need not take their word for the truth of their religion. Contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible. At least they are not wed in reality since no book of mormon location is known with reference to modern topography. Refuting mormons noncatholic religions catholic answers. Someone who accepts joseph smith as a prophet and the book of mormon translated from the nephi plates as an inspired message from god.

This is important because the latterday saints make such a point about it containing the fullness of the everlasting gospel. Frequent asked questions about mormonism these are questions mormons have asked with my answers. The book of mormon records the visit of jesus christ to people in the americas following his resurrection. The book of mormon, particularly, since its held in higher esteem in lds circles and still contradicts the orthodox mormon position. Does the book of mormon refute joseph smith on the nature of god. The first edition of the novel was published in 1950, and was written by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. The best argument against lds mormonism shameless popery. There is continual evidence that the first mormon leader taught a form of bitheism. The historical documentation and modernday evaluations disprove the possibility that joseph smith wrote the book himself.

So its not a light or trivial fact that, when he went to write his personal history, joseph knight sr. Evidences of the book of mormons authenticity michael t. The book of mormon teaches many things that contradict the new testament. Why does the book of mormon state that jesus was born in jerusalem alma 7. But even if we, or an angel from heaven, should preach to you a gospel contrary to that which we preached to you, let him be accursed. Free download or read online book of mormon, doctrine and covenants, pearl of great price pdf epub book. Watch this footage of a conversation between jeff durbin and some mormons outside of the mormon temple in mesa, arizona. If the book of mormon is the most correct of any book on earth, as joseph smith said, why does it contain over 4000 changes from the original 1830 edition. Is the book of mormon really just another testimony of jesus christ. There is no evidence of any actual history in the book of mormon. Nonmormon archaeologists speak on book of mormon evidence.

Second, the book of mormon contains none of the key mormon doctrines. These relate to artifacts, animal, plant, or technology that critics believe did not exist in the americas during the book of mormon time period before 2500 bc to about 400 ad. This is not the case with new world archaeology and the book of. The book of mormon also makes a strong point for gods spiritual and eternal unity see alma 11. This information could lead one to draw the conclusion that the book of mormon s origins are something other than divine. Bible verses used to counter mormon teachings are brushed off in favor of passages from the book of mormon and other mormon scriptures as well as ongoing revelation that often contradicts previous lds church teachings. Archaeology in the old world continues to uncover physical evidence of biblical history.