Bible q does the book of mormon contradict the bible. Many such people have not actually read the bible for themselves. So, any doctrine that contradicts the bible cannot be of god. Aug, 2015 many people believe the mormon church is simply a denomination or group within christianity. Below are just some of the contradictions weve found between the bible and the. The complete texts of the bible, quran, and book of mormon, with annotations from a skeptics point of view. Lehi and his party obviously had knowledge of the wheel. I have heard people say this before, but i have read both books and i didnt notice any contradictions. 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. Alleged contradictions in latterday saint scripture jump to subtopic. However, a close look at its key book, the book of mormon, reveals many concerning contradictions between its teachings and the bible. Contradictions between the bible and book of mormon life. The lords words will hiss forth unto the ends of the earth, 2 ne.
What are the inconsistencies in the book of mormon. Instead of being mutually exclusive contradictions, the bible and the book of mormon are actually corroborative witnesses for the same divine cause. At first, smith taught the extreme unity between the father and the son so that the father was the son and the son was the father. And where it never challenges, disagrees with or contradicts the orthodox christian creeds. The book of mormon uses the term chariot many times and in many different time periods which shows that the bom peoples used the concept of the wheel.
So much for the book of mormon being a different gospel than the bible the record of this visit is found in the book of 3rd nephi, in the book of mormon. Not only does this mormon belief contradict the bible, it contradicts its own scriptures. But to achieve exaltation or godhood it is available only to mormons who obey the teachings specific to the book of mormon. The bible and the book of mormon institute for religious. Contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible youtube. The asker wanted book of mormon and bible contradictions.
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. Contradictions in the book of mormon the annotated bible. Contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible. In nearly all cases, the book of mormon presents theology consistent with the bible, but different from the doctrine and covenants, from which the majority of mormon doctrine comes. Why are there discrepancies between translations in the book of mormon, king james bible and the joseph smith translation of the bible. These connecting links demonstrate that the book of mormon supports and fulfills bible prophecy. Lds church members are taught that the book of mormon bom is scripture, as well as a true record of the inhabitants of the americas from about 2200 bc to 420 ad. Contradictions between bible and book of mormon 2 timothy 3. For each belief, i quickly establish the mormon position, although some beliefs i. But i did a little studying on that one and bethlehem was like a. In all this reading i have never come across a single contradiction between the bible and the bom. Please consider evidence that mormon scriptures contradict both themselves and the bible. There is always a fine line to walk when challenging the beliefs of others.
So then, when errors within this book are exposed, it casts a shadow of doubt upon smith as a messenger of god, and upon the book of mormon. There are a number of contradictions between the bible and the book of mormon. In the 1st edition of the book of mormon, 2 nephi 11. Now one site did list alma, from the bom, concerning jesus being a spirit. These include endowments, celestial marriage, and specific tithing. 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. Apr, 2010 these minor contradictions arent so minor when we realise that even they mean that the book of mormon contradicts the bible, and therefore the book of mormon isnt a revelation from god. Sabom skeptics annotated bible quran book of morman. Theyve been taught to tell people that jerusalem is an area or that jerusalem and bethlehem are suburbs of each other. Jul 14, 2017 comparing the bible to the book of mormon, with compilation. The egyptian language was a very corrupt language from idol. Many people believe the mormon church is simply a denomination or group within christianity. Are there obvious contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible. 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.
The first concern to consider is its declaration that the book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ. The simple truth of the matter is that the book of mormon contradicts the bible in many areas. All bible references are to the king james version. Comparing the bible to the book of mormon, with compilation. Three simple ways to show contradictions in the mormon belief. In only 75 pages, heinze covers several of the key contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible or verifiable history. The bible is godbreathed, written by over forty authors, over the course of fifteen hundred years, and in three different continents. Is the book of mormon really the most correct of any book on earth. Some of them are substantial doctrines that define key doctrines. 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. The book of mormon vs the bible christian research institute. Were precious things found in great abundance by the nephites in america. Behold, david and solomon truly had many wives and concubines, which thing was abominable before me, saith the. Blood atonement require more evidence since many mormons are even unaware of these beliefs.
The book of mormon is supposed to be a history of real people living in a real place. Why does the book of mormon and book of moses describe god as creating, while the book of abraham describes gods. Apologetics press the bible versus the book of mormon. 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. The testimony of christ, the fulfillment of prophecies, the lack of contradictions, etc. But the book of mormon contradicts and says that his son, mulek, lived. 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. The book of mormon contradicts itself and the bible. 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. 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 contradictions no absurditiesnothing unreasonable.
Contradictions in lds scriptures pdf version click here one god. The book of mormon claims that jesuss atonement provided for the immortality for all people. Most mormons will try and tell you the book of mormon was generalizing when you question them on this issue. Two books of mormon scripture are the book of mormon and the doctrine and covenants in galatians 1. 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 problem with the book of mormon isnt where it contradicts the christian bible, but where it agrees with the bible but shouldnt. Latterday saint scripturesupposed contradictions fairmormon. Contradictions between the book of mormon bom and doctrine. The book of mormon contains numerous passages that contradict what the bible says. The lord covenanted with enos to bring forth the book of mormon to the lamanites, enos 1.
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. Below is the modern map of the area of smiths youth. Book of mormon difficulties, contradictions and explanations. Joseph fielding smith, the tenth president of the church, said. However, the book of mormon claims the christian church was established as early as 147 b. Below are just some of the contradictions weve found between the bible and the book of mormon. Provides examples of contradictions between what the bible teaches, what the books of the mormon church teach. 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. 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. 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.
There are more serious contradictions, too, between the book of mormon and the bible. Even though accepted and common definitions of the two terms often make them synonymous, inconsistencies do not necessarily equate to contradictions. 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. But does their teaching agree with the bible or contradict it. There are also contradictions within the book of mormon itself.
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. It has been my experience that, after a little research, all the alleged contradictions and inaccuracies are totally explainable. This brief tract will examine another book which claims inspiration, the book of mormon and how it measures up to the test of unity. But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be. Sandra tanner provides a list of eight items which she claims are contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible. Book of mormon contradictions contradict mormon excuses 03292018 by lifeafterministry alma 7. Church taught his brethren that the book of mormon was an eminently correct book. The bible says believers were first called christians after pauls ministry in antioch. Book of mormon contradictions contradict mormon excuses. The fact that there are numerous disagreements between the bible and the book of mormon does not disparage the bible in any way. So, since jesus had not been born at the time alma was speaking of him, yes he was still a spirit. It is easily demonstrated that none of these paired scriptures contradict each other. These minor contradictions arent so minor when we realise that even they mean that the book of mormon contradicts the bible, and therefore the book of mormon isnt a revelation from god.
Oh, i have found contradictions between interpretation, but applying that rule means the ot contradicts the new in many places. An inconsistency involves a lack of harmonious uniformity, regularity, steady continuity, or agreement. Mormons say joseph smith was a prophet and his writings are scripture. Mormon leaders insist that there are no contradictions in mormonism. The book of mormon and the bible will grow together, 2 ne. 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. Of course, outside of the mormon s own writings, there are no records, no evidence whatsoever of any such visit by jesus to the americas. Here in the book of mormon it says jerusalem is a city. Yea, he is the very eternal father of heaven and of earth, and all things which in them are. Jan 01, 2014 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. The following examples are some of such contradictions. The lord will never allow the president of the church to lead us astray. Thus, a contradiction is necessarily an inconsistency, but an inconsistency. If we accept the book of mormon as our authority, this would contradict the bible, because both cannot be true.
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. The book of mormon contradicts itself and other inspired mormon writings. If the book of mormon is from god as it claims, then it too should bear the marks of inspiration, but instead of unity the book of mormon has many contradictions within its pages. If the book of mormon is from god as it claims, then it too should bear the marks of inspiration, but instead of unity the book of mormon has many contradictions. Latterday saints believe that god is one, but accept the biblical witness that this is a oneness of purpose, intent, mind, will, and love. 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 is inspired without any error and correct, and we see this reality when we read it, but the book of mormon only pretends to be inspired and is full of errors and contradictions. If his joseph smiths claims and declarations were built upon fraud and deceit, there would appear many errors and contradictions, which would be easy to detect.
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. 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. Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth. The book of abraham writings of joseph smith the articles of faith. For many people, the belief that the bible contains contradictions and inaccuracies is an excuse for not believing. There were many unique circumstances held by the authors.