I love that i can go to my god, my heavenly father, and seek truth from him directly. 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 prefer were kept. Using only the text of the book of mormon as the narration, get a glimpse of the fatherson relationship between mormon and moroni, as they strive to pass the plates along to where we have it today as the book of mormon. Title page, introduction, and testimonies of the three and eight witnesses. Everything seemed to fall into place and i simply knew at that moment that the book of mormon is a true book and that joseph was a true prophet and that the church is the true church of christ today.
And if ye have no hope ye must needs be in despair. Discussions on the book of mormon moroni 8 10 duration. Finally, he pleads with each of us to come unto christ and be perfected in him. Top 10 embarrassments of the mormon religion listverse.
Teachings of the book of mormon semester 4 3 nephi 6. Book of mormon, 1830, page 5 the joseph smith papers. And i would that they should know that more than four hundred and twenty years have passed away since the sign was given of the coming of christ. The book of mormon is convincing evidence of the restoration of the gospel through joseph smith. How has reading, pondering, and praying about the book of mormon impacted your life. Moroni s final exhortations in moroni 10, journal of the book of mormon and other restoration scripture 221 20. Just how much time beyond 420 years is not mentioned, but the year was most probably 421 a.
Just as the arch crumbles if the keystone is removed, so does all the church stand or fall with the truthfulness of the book of. While there are many objective reasons to reject the book of mormon1 and joseph smiths claims to prophethood,2 most mormons would argue that they have a testimony directly from the holy spirit of god that supersedes any appeal to logic, reason, historical evidence, or even scripture. But he has never said that he would give knowledge or facts, simply by prayer. Note according to john sorenson, a tumbaga specimen from belize british honduras shows that this material was known in the maya lowlands no later than the fifth century a. To the inside front cover are affixed four clippings of descriptions of different versions of first edition copies of the book of mormon and of an 1854 edition of the doctrine and covenants, along with a clipping describing the origin of the text of the book of mormon and a bookplate of the shepard book company of salt lake city, utah. Moroni was originally a man found in the book of mormon. Moroni appears on the cover of some editions of the book of mormon. The book of mormon an account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the plates of nephi wherefore, it is an abridgment of the record of the people of nephi, and also of the lamaniteswritten to the lamanites, who are a remnant of the house of israel. Moroni 10, book of mormon teacher resource manual 2004, 27678. A testimony of the book of mormon comes by the power of the holy ghostthe gifts of the spirit are dispensed to the faithfulspiritual gifts always accompany faithmoronis words speak from the dustcome unto christ, be perfected in him, and sanctify your souls. Such books include book of moroni, first book of nephi, book of ether, mosiah, alma, helaman, words of mormon, etc. The online version of analysis of textual variants of the book of mormon, part six.
Book of mormon the book of mormon likewise consists of smaller books bound together. Moronis promise the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Do you want to expand and deepen your study of the book of mormon. Jul 01, 2017 incidentally, the last 3 verses of moroni 10 are about becoming spotless so that we are prepared for the final judgment moroni 10. And again, i exhort you, my brethren, that ye deny not the gifts of god, for they are many.
There is more required than simply praying in order to receive a confirmation of the truthfulness of the book of mormon. Moroni 10 the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Instead, it is a close reading of moroni 10, looking verse by verse at what moroni might be teaching us. Spiritual gifts the spirit of god to teach the word of wisdom moroni 10. Not everyone who has prayed about the book of mormon has received an answer. Book of mormon alma 17moroni 10 learning assessment form a. Book of mormon central teamed up with artist katie payne to create a beautiful and engaging video called the the story of the book of mormon. Sorenson, an ancient american setting for the book of mormon, p. Book of mormon, 1830, page iii the joseph smith papers. Jesus quoted key phrases, often in inverted order, from the sermon on the mount 3 nephi 1214 in subsequent book of mormon chapters the book of moroni, thus demonstrating that the sermon was accepted as an authoritative text establishing and defining jesuss kingdom on earth. Moronis exhortations the word exhort means a strong urging or warning.
The image of the angel moroni blowing a trumpet is commonly used as an unofficial symbol of the lds church. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading verse by verse. Moronis final exhortations in moroni 10, journal of the book of mormon and other restoration scripture 221 20. One who is a military captain, and another who is the son of mormon the man who compiled the book of mormon. Is praying over the book of mormon circular reasoning. If ye have faith ye can do all things which are expedient unto me. Lack of hope leads to despair, which is contrary to the commands of christ. In chapter 2, moroni also fulfills a promise made by mormon that he would give evidence that the lord gave the nephite twelve disciples the power to give the holy ghost 3 nephi 18. Book of mormon commentary moroni 10 3 the book of mormon is the keystone of our testimony. The picture that these two paint of their world, which in their minds has a significant resemblance to our own, is one of unrelieved gloom. If so, you will find what youre looking for in this commentary written by gospel scholars d. Seminary book of mormon knowhys book of mormon central. Professors from the byu department of ancient scripture discuss the final chapters of the book of mormon.
Dec 04, 2009 book of mormon moroni chapter 10 awitness4jesuschrist michael corbett. A testimony of the book of mormon comes by the power of the holy ghostthe gifts of the spirit are dispensed to the faithfulspiritual gifts always. I do not have to rely on my own wisdom and learning, or anyone elses. Journal of the book of mormon and other restoration. Aug 30, 2017 moronis promise goes beyond praying about the book of mormon alone. The book of mormon offers a remarkable promise to those. Book of mormon alma 17moroni 10 learning assessment. If it is true, certainly doing as it directs would produce the results it promises. One need not take their word for the truth of their religion. We can know the truth of all things by the power of the. Incredible video explains the story of the plates of mormon. While there are many objective reasons to reject the book of mormon1 and joseph smiths claims to prophethood,2 most mormon s would argue that they have a testimony directly from the holy spirit of god that supersedes any appeal to logic, reason, historical evidence, or even scripture. The overarching question is, to what does moroni exhort us as he seals his book and writes his final words. Some are written in first person narrative, while others are written in third person narrative.
Seven of these 29 passages are in the six chapters attributed to moroni that is the focus of our study mormon 89 and moroni 710. And there are different ways that these gifts are administered. If you have a bible study with them, they will ask you to pray over the book of mormon. The title page and moroni 10 book of mormon study notes. Analysis of textual variants of the book of mormon part. When missionaries are confronted with arguments against the book of mormon, they are taught to ignore the evidence and pray to see if the book of mormon is true. Teachings of the book of mormon semester 4 3 nephi 6 moroni 10. Much research has been devoted to identifying and examining language patterns in the book of mormon that appear to reflect the books underlying semitic character. If we come unto jesus christ, we can be cleansed from sin and become perfect and sanctified through his atonement see moroni 10. Moronis final exhortations in moroni 10 byu scholarsarchive. Statues of the angel stand atop many lds temples, with most statues facing eastward. Mormons love to say that they are not trying to convert others to their religion.
The three purposes of the book of mormon, as laid out on the title page, appear in moroni 10. And i make not myself known to the lamanites lest they should destroy me. Now i, moroni, after having made an end of abridging the account of the people of jared, i had supposed not to have written more, but i have not as yet perished. When this lofty claim is probed, it generally comes down to a moment when they prayed. Hear what these scriptural scholars have to say about the last record between mormon and moroni and the final promise of the book of mormon.
Moronis promise goes beyond praying about the book of mormon alone. According to moroni, how do we gain a testimony of the book of mormon. What about those who pray and dont receive a confirmation the book of mormon is true. According to the text it was written by the prophet moroni sometime between 400 and 421. A testimony of the book of mormon comes by the power of the holy ghostthe gifts of the spirit are dispensed to the faithfulspiritual gifts always accompany faith moroni s words speak from the dustcome unto christ, be perfected in him, and sanctify your souls. 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. Moroni s promise goes beyond praying about the book of mormon alone. Now i, moroni, write somewhat as seemeth me good, and i write unto my brethren the lamanites. Five book of mormon passages include word strings of more than 20 words each that are verbally identical to new testament passages in the kjv. Gods spirit works in many different ways, bringing his gifts to humanity for their profit. Moroni explains what this chapter is by saying, now i, moroni, write somewhat as seemeth me good. As you conclude this study of the book of mormon, look for these principles. Just as the arch crumbles if the keystone is removed, so does all.
If we can, as moroni did in his wanderings, learn to recognize the voice of the spirit, the lord. Dec 31, 2014 33 and again, if ye by the grace of god are perfect in christ, and deny not his power, then are ye sanctified in christ by the grace of god, through the shedding of the blood of christ, which is in the covenant of the father unto the remission of your sins, that ye become holy, without spot. Examining each of moronis eight exhortations, faulconer shows one way to study scriptures and perhaps to think about them afresh. Moroni 10, book of mormon teacher resource manual 2004, 276 78. Moroni exhorts us that when ye shall read these things, if it be wisdom in god that ye should read them, that ye would remember how merciful the lord hath been unto the children of men, from the creation of adam even down until the time that ye should receive these things moroni 10. Again, either the book of mormon is true or it is false.
Hugh nibley mormon and moroni supply the epilogue to the book of mormon, the son drawing freely on his fathers notes and letters. They discuss the last recorded correspondence between mormon and. As we will see, moroni takes that love to be the heart of the gospel. Book of mormon moroni chapter 10 awitness4jesuschrist michael corbett. Jul 30, 2019 book of mormon the book of mormon likewise consists of smaller books bound together. Kelly, skinner, andrew c download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Teachings of the book of mormon semester 4 3 nephi 6 moroni 10 hugh nibley on. This volume is the second of a twovolume, readerfriendly exploration of the book of scripture that is the keystone of our religion. Mormon and moroni discuss problems of church governance in their epistles, and moroni probably would have had firsthand experience with these procedures 10. Mar 12, 2020 when missionaries are confronted with arguments against the book of mormon, they are taught to ignore the evidence and pray to see if the book of mormon is true. Discussions on the book of mormon moroni 8 10 youtube.
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