It seems reasonable to assume that if smith was a prophet of god and was translating the book of mormon under divine inspiration, he would have known about the errors found in the king james version, and would have corrected them for when passages from the king james version appeared in the book of mormon. I know that he lives and loves us and is today a god of miracles, in the name of jesus christ, amen. Interestingly, fanny reported these events after her apostasy from the church, in an antimormon book. But behold, i will shew unto you a god of miracles, even the god of abraham, and the god of isaac, and the god of jacob. Whether youre a student or teacher of the gospel, youll enjoy alonzo gaskills compilation of the history and symbolism behind each of these miracles. Being continuationist, the movement is characterized by a belief that the miracles, visions, prophecies, and revelations attributed to the biblical era continue still today, contingent upon need and the faith of those involved. Book of mormon miracles by grego book of mormon notes how. The people pitch their tents near the temple in zarahemla.
It is a spiritual topic, associated with faith, belief, testimony, emotion, revelation, and personal conviction. Mormons do believe that the book of mormon is the word of god, and it is quite correct to say that this claim is either true or false. The real question is whether we can believe that god can work miracles in our lives today. I had seen many miracles of god while at teen challengesick people instantly healed, drug addicts, alcoholics and homosexuals delivered, etc. A god of miracles the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Stenhouse, english convert fanny reported witnessing miracles performed by lds elders. An account written by the hand of mormon, upon plates taken from the plates of nephi. The godordevil dilemma argument for the book of mormon.
Organized by book, or search for your favorite scripture on teaching, love. No one needs to pray about the book of mormon and have a burning bosom experiencethat means nothing. I do not mean to imply that the seas dont part, the mountains dont move, that thousands dont eat, and the earth doesnt cease rotating. Moroni wrote to the people of our dispensation, behold, i will show unto you a god of miracles, and it is that same god who created the heavens and the earth, and all things that in them are morm. Any who read and study this book will have a deeper and broader understanding of miracles in the book of mormon. And there were many mightly miracles wrought by the hands of the apostles. Jesus performed even greater miracles while he was on earth, and he gave his power, the priesthood, to his apostles. Nor does the doctrine of jesus christ being the spirit brother of lucifer.
Daniel ludlow, a companion to your study of the book of mormon, p. The very existence of the book of mormon is a testimony that god continues to communicate with his children. First, appearances and or communications directly in person from god heavenly father, jesus. Mormon is allegedly a prophethistorian who was the native american believed by mormons to have written the book of mormon the main religious text of the church of jesus christ of latter day saints mormonism. How has reading, pondering, and praying about the book of mormon impacted your life. Mormonism is a religion less than two centuries old, but in this short time it has managed to accrue a long list of embarrassments which the church leaders would.
Another testament of jesus christ, two verses ask thoughprovoking questions. As important as these acknowledgements of miracles are, moroni is encouraging us to stretch further and to develop greater faith. Many book of mormon prophets, including nephi, pointed to the story of moses to encourage faith and belief in a god who could deliver his people in their distress see 1 ne. Chiasmus, ancient hebrew poetic style, is found in the book of mormon, especially in the book of alma. The term unchangeable god mentioned in the book of mormon is not referencing a physical state. Where miracles have ceased, faith has already disappeared. The book of mormon never says god was once a mortal, and, in fact, it teaches that god was always god. Why did the book of mormon come forth as a miracle.
The book of mormon chapter 9 moroni explains why there are errors in the book of mormon if unbelievers start believing, they will become fair and whitejesus doesnt do miracles anymore because people nowadays dwindle in unbelieftrue believers cast out devils, speak in tongues, handle snakes, and drink poisonthere are errors in the book of mormon because it was. The miracles wrought by the lord to give us this sacred record bring us to our knees in great gratitude for this incredible book designed by the lord to best help us today. God bless china and its people, and bless that the new shanghai temple will bring more joy to that nation. Mormon doctrine holds that miracles have occurred on earth as long as there has been a people who fear and serve god. I was pondering these miracles in the early morning hours of the. Miracles embrace all those events which are beyond the power of any presently known physical power to produce. The book of mormon is a pillar of revealed truth supporting and upholding the chief cornerstone, who is jesus christ. Mormon 9 the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Amazingly, except for a few pages, the translation of the entire book of mormon as we have it todaya text which ended up as more than 500 pages in lengthtook place between april 7 and june 30, 1829. What the book of mormon tells us about jesus christ. First, appearances and or communications directly in person from god heavenly father, jesus christ, holy ghost, and angels.
The book of mormon cannot, and does not replace the bible. Moroni calls upon those who do not believe in christ to repenthe proclaims a god of miracles, who gives revelations and pours out gifts and signs. Do we believe that he can answer our prayers and send assistance to help us resolve. The lord inspired nephi to include messages in his writing on the gold plates that he knew would, in turn, help inspire and direct joseph smith as the prophet of the restoration. The blessings of the temple, though, can last for generations, and this small step may be the first. The prophecies in the book of mormon give warning that there will be men in our day who declare that they have the power to permit or to deny salvation but. The miracle of the book of mormon mormonism, the mormon. Anciently, prophets performed great miracles like moses and elijah. With moroni of old, i believe in a god of miracles. Our nations birth in freedom didnt happen by accident. This is an absolute impossibility for joseph smith to have created himself or with the help of others. He can heal us of our sins, and he can and will bless us, his children, in our daily lives. Perfect for teachers, speakers, and disciples alike, miracles of the book of mormon will illuminate the lords love in a whole new way and help you draw closer to the savior. But if it is not the word of god, it might not be the word of the devil, either.
The independent book of mormon religion news service. The doctrine that god is nothing more than an exalted man with a body of flesh and bones appears nowhere in the book of mormon. The book of mormon is the base from which millions have begun a personal journey of spiritual growth and of service to others. According to moroni, how do we gain a testimony of the book of mormon. Indeed, the book of mormon sounds a solemn warning to any who deny the spirit of revelation. And who shall say that jesus christ did not do many mighty miracles. From a night with no darkness to timothy being raised from the dead, the book of mormon presents countless miracles. Top 10 embarrassments of the mormon religion listverse. Wont convince a total skeptic, but thats not the target audience. The book of mormon would come forth from the dust in a day when people will say miracles are done away.
Some are careful examinations of principal characters associated with the early book, particularly. Miracles of the book of mormon and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Discussions of book of mormon issues and evidences, plus other topics related to the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. A book of mormon prophet, king benjamin, gathers his people to hear him preach the gospel of jesus christ one last time. God did part the red sea, and he did give us the book of mormon. But i feel like most of the miracles of the father and the son are not the kinds that shake the foundations of the planet or. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Book of mormon, 1830, page 536 the joseph smith papers. But the greatest liberation that took place while i was a counselor there was my ownfrom a religious spirit. This belief is based both upon scriptural evidence from the bible and.
Throughout the scriptures we read time and again how god is a god of miracles. Miracles i am a god of miracles august 1, 2019 messages of the book of mormon the lord inspired nephi to include messages in his writing on the gold plates that he knew would, in turn, help inspire and direct joseph smith as the prophet of the restoration. Does the book of mormon refute joseph smith on the nature of god. The book of mormon printing miracle its about time. The egyptian priests could also reproduce some of the same miracles as moses.
Book of mormon miracles by grego book of mormon notes. Other book of mormon prophets reminded the people that they themselves had witnessed miracles that should convince them of gods power. A comparison of book of mormon, bible, and traditional. And if there were miracles wrought then, why has god ceased to be a continue reading a god of miracles two bible videos. Latterday saints value miracles because of their beneficial character. The book of mormon affirms that god spoke to the scattered remnants of israel anciently and testifies that he will continue speaking to those willing to hear his voice until the end of time. Therefore the origin is as smith claimed, namely, a translation of ancient records by the gift and power of god.
Book of mormon, 1837, page 566 the joseph smith papers. Miracles, signs, and spiritual gifts the truth about the. Those who deny continuing revelations, prophecies, and spiritual gifts neither know the gospel of christ nor understand the scriptures. Thus, we could easily agree that either the book of mormon is the word of god, or it is not the word of god.
Book of mormon alma 17moroni 10 learning assessment. A god of miracles two bible videos basic mormon beliefs. We have been admonished to read the book of mormon daily with great benefits in doing so. As stated in the book of mormon, god has provided a means that man, through faith, might work mighty miracles. Moroni calls upon those who do not believe in christ to repenthe proclaims a god of miracles, who gives revelations and pours out gifts and signs upon the faithfulmiracles cease because of unbeliefsigns follow those who believemen are exhorted to be wise and keep the commandments. The bible, the book of mormon, and continuing revelation duration. Not a very intellectual attempt to look at evidences for faith. David whitmer, one of the three witnesses of the book of mormon, eventually.
King benjamin addresses his people mosiah 15 book of. Joseph smith claimed to receive power from god to translate ancient texts from. Nor do the doctrines that men can become gods and that god the father has a god above him, who has a god above him, ad infinitum. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. A great compilation of internal evidences for the truthfulness of the book of mormon. Any miracles performed by them in person such as the many by jesus christ in 3 nephi. The printing of the book of mormon was truly a miracle. The jesus of the book of mormon was certainly not the jesus of the bible. And now, o all ye that have imagined up unto yourselves a god who can do no miracles, i would ask of you, have all these things past, of which i have spoken. Speaking in the first person, the lord states the following.
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