Hinckley and the other apostles of the mormon church published the living christ as their testimony to the world about jesus christ. Some years ago while teaching a book of mormon class at brigham young university, i discussed with the class titles and names for jesus. The book of mormon is another witness of jesus christ and confirms truths from the holy bible. Ten testimonies of jesus christ from the book of mormon. The authorized edition is based on the original printers. It also deviates in its teaching on the incarnation of jesus. Both the bible and the book of mormon have god inspired truths that help you and me through this thing we call life. Of these names, many were used exclusively by one author, while. Together they represent the greatest name in earthly human history. I want to testify to you that jesus christ is the son of god i have gratitude for having the bible and the book of mormon that witnesses of jesus christ life and mission by having both of these resources available to me it bears special witness to the birth of the son of god. According to wikipedia the community of christ views the book of mormon as an additional witness of jesus christ and publishes two versions of the book through its official publishing arm, herald house, all of which is inconsistent with a view that the community might have denounced the book in order to win favour with the world. Many book of mormon names are not found in the bible, and were unknown to joseph smith. A christian is a disciple, a follower, of jesus christ as presented in the bible not the jesus created by mormonism.
How many copies are there of the holy book of mormon. This chart illustrates the penchant of book of mormon authors to use multiple names for the lord jesus christ. Another testament of jesus christ is to convey to the modern world powerful testimonies of the divine mission and essential attributes of jesus. They told me that the book of mormon does not contradict the holy bible as it was given by god to their prophet on golden plates. Madeline points out that the book of mormon testifies of jesus christ. The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which, according to adherents, contains writings of ancient prophets who lived on the american continent from approximately 2200 bc to ad 421. Why is the book of mormon so focused on jesus christ. Yet, these names have meaning in ancient languages andor have been found as actual names from ancient history. The book of mormon another testament of jesus christ home.
Would any of you like to express your feelings about the. There are many references to the savior in the book of mormon. As for when the subtitle another testament of jesus christ was added, it happened in 1982. The book of mormon is another witness of jesus christ. Jul, 20 madeline points out that the book of mormon testifies of jesus christ. In the early years of my christian life, i have often been approached by mormons who tried to persuade me to believe that the book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ. Major book of mormon authors used sixtyseven different names to refer to jesus christ. What the book of mormon says about jesus christ the full name of the book of mormon is the book of mormon. This book is about christ s dealings with those on the american continent. Open the book of mormon and place it in front of you. May 27, 2005 the mormon doctrine of jesus deviates from biblical teaching regarding the preincarnate life of christ. The word christ is the past participle of a greek verb and jesus is a hebrewjewish proper name. The fundamental principles of our religion is the testimony of the apostles and prophets concerning jesus christ, that he died, was buried, and rose again the third day, and ascended up into heaven.
Hundreds of years before the saviors coming, the children of lehi the first book of mormon prophet, about 600 b. The authorized edition is based on the original printers manuscript and the 1837 second edition or kirtland. Names of christ in the book of mormon the church of jesus christ. His is the central name in the true name of the mormon church, the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Display the picture of the nativity page 126 of this manual.
The stick of judah is the bible and the stick of ephraim is the book of mormon d. Community of christ publishes two versions of the book through its official publishing arm, herald house. He is not only the center of mormon worship, he leads the church personally through revelation to his prophet the president of the church and by giving the authority to church priesthoodholders to act in his name. This witness strengthens mormon belief in the savior. According to lds doctrine, jesus is the only person on earth to be born of a mortal mother and an immortal father. Naturally, the current president of the mormon church disagrees. Although mormons say that mary was a virgin, this affirmation is at least in tension with the claim that the father is. The book of mormon is heralded to the world as another testament of jesus christ packer 53. It confirms the birth, death, and resurrection of jesus. The unique combination of these two factorsa focus on the.
Futhermore, mcconkie notes that jesus is the literal son of the father mormon doctrine, p. Anyone who reads the book gains a fuller appreciation for gods love for his children, and realizes that his plan for us is not bound by geographical borders. Ten tes timonies of jesus christ from the book of mormon. Apr 01, 20 it may surprise you to learn that the book of mormon is actually a book about jesus christ, the same jesus found in the bible. Although the book of mormon is a complex record, it is. The book of mormon another testament of jesus christ. This book of mormon does not replace the bible at all. They told me that the book of mormon does not contradict the holy bibl. Jesus christ mormonism, the mormon church, beliefs. Like the prophets in the bible, book of mormon prophets shared. Critics and partially informed, wellmeaning humanists may criti.
How many times is jesus mentioned in the book of mormon, using. Talmage will find that he has greatly increased his moving faith in our. The name jesus christ revealed to the nephites edward j. Jesus christ is the central figure in all the beliefs of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Apr 20, 20 in this series, we are exploring some of the references to the lord jesus christ in the book of mormon. Is book of mormon another testament of jesus christ. In this series, we are exploring some of the references to the lord jesus christ in the book of mormon. The book of mormon is set in north america in the first century. This book is about christs dealings with those on the american continent. The premortal jesus in the premortal life, jesus christ, whose main title was jehovah, was the firstborn spirit child of god the father and thus the eldest brother and preeminent above all other spirit children of god, millet, jesus christ, encyclopedia of mormonism. This is one way that the book of mormon is a second witness of jesus christ.
Mormon christology, also known as the study of jesus christ, finds itself deep in the history of mormon thought. The mormon view of jesus christ the bottomline guide to. The book of mormon also sheds light on who jesus is and what mormons believe about christ and his church. Sacred names of jesus friend magazine, 1998, the lord is my. Comparison of the community of christ and the church of.
Gregory welch, charting the book of mormon provo, utah. This website is not owned by or affiliated with the church of jesus christ of latterday saints sometimes called the mormon or lds church. October 19, 2019 november 4, 2019 messages of the book of mormon king benjamin teaches, in no uncertain terms, that jesus christ is the only way to salvation. May 14, 20 as for when the subtitle another testament of jesus christ was added, it happened in 1982. Jesus in mormonism mormon christology religionfacts. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent the position of the church. There are 25% more references to christ than in the new testament. The crucifixion of jesus christ in the book of mormon. The mormons a nickname for members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints added a subheading to the book. Mormonism teaches that jesus incarnation was the result of sexual relations between the flesh and bone heavenly father and mary. Point to the book of mormon and tell the children that the book of mormon teaches that jesus christ came to earth. The book of mormon is another testament of jesus christa sacred witness that he lives and acts for the immortality and eternal life of man.
These hits provide additional evidence that the book of mormon is indeed an ancient record. He is not only the center of mormon worship, he leads the church personally through revelation to his prophet the president of the church and by giving the authority to. The community of christ has not denounced the book of mormon. It would be impossible to discuss all of them, since the savior is mentioned an average of every 1. The community of christ, formerly known as the reorganized church of jesus christ of latter day saints, views the book of mormon as an additional witness of jesus christ and publishes two versions of the book through its official publishing arm, herald house. The reader can follow the savior throughout this holy scripture where he is identified as the holy one of israel, the rock, the. An online community of believers who want to increase faith in jesus christ and share our experiences with each other and the world. Having names and dates for these wars can help readers keep all of this confusing action straight. They all reveal different facets of jesus, his love, his roles, his functions, his. The bible and book of mormon app, from the church of jesus christ, treats the two volumes of scripture as one, and makes it easier than ever to read, study and share the word of god. God the father was the literal father of jesus christ in the flesh gospel principles, 64. Much can be learned and gleaned by pondering each of these terms.
Jesus christ, gods son, savior, is known by many names and titles within the writings of the new testament. From the first vision as it is presented today, joseph smith laid out the latterday saint lds belief that jesus was and is a separate being from heavenly father. It may surprise you to learn that the book of mormon is actually a book about jesus christ, the same jesus found in the bible. Romney has said, one who gets the understanding, the vision, and the spirit of the resurrected lord through a careful study of the text jesus the christ by elder james e. Since the teachings and practices of the mormon church contradict those of historic, biblical christianity, mormons can not be considered to be christians, nor can the mormon church be described as a christian denomination. The book of mormon was published by joseph smith in 1830. Mormonism is centered on jesus christ and his role as creator and redeemer.
Every converted member of the church often referred to as a mormon holds a firm testimony that jesus christ is the savior and redeemer of the world, and a knowledge that only through his sacrifice in the garden of. Why do new testament words and phrases show up in the book of mormon. When asked about groups that say mormons are not christians, lds church president hinckley said, i can never understand it. Talmage maintained that jesus christ was born on april 6 in the year 1 bc. Welch was a professor of law at brigham young university and editorinchief of byu studies when this was published. The bible and book of mormon by the church of jesus christ.
The name jesus christ revealed to the nephites book of. What is the significance of the names and titles of jesus in the. Nephi1 was especially creative in this regard, though all of these authors demonstrate an intimate, impressive understanding of the lords redemptive mission and many divine attributes. When was another testament of christ added to the book. See in mosiah chapter 3 verse in the book of mormon where king benjamin speaks of exceedingly great joy, concerning jesus christ who should come. Both community of christ and lds church accept the book of mormon as a second canon of scripture and views it as an additional witness of jesus christ that complements the bible.
The mormon doctrine of jesus deviates from biblical teaching regarding the preincarnate life of christ. In general conference 1986 then president ezra taft benson explained that it was added to aid in focusing the efforts of the church to more fully utilize the book of mormon in general, and specifically to utilize it in testifying of christ. Comparison of the community of christ and the church of jesus. The mormons a nickname for members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints added a subheading to the book to explain that it is a second witness of the lord. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints has taken no official position on the exact date of christs birth. Chart 816 lists alphabetically over 150 such proper names or descriptive expressions. Jesus christ and his teachings are the central focus of all mormon scripture, the book of mormon, the bible, the doctrine and covenants, and the pearl of great price. In his 1915 classic jesus the christ, elder james e. It was first published in march 1830 by joseph smith as the book of mormon. Talmage was apparently the first lds writer to propose this particular date. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the plates of nephi. The book of mormon was preserved to come forth in these latter days to convince the jew and gentile that jesus is the christ, the eternal god. There shall be no other name given nor any other way nor means whereby salvation can come unto the children of men, only in and through the name of christ, the lord omnipotent.
Before i get flamed i would like to point out three of the more glaring anachronistic errors. How was the transfiguration of jesus and the three nephites a templelike experience. He is the literal son of god and a member of the godhead, which consists of heavenly father, jesus christ and the holy ghost under the direction of the father, jesus christ created this world so that all of gods children could learn and grow to become more like him. Did the community of christ denounce the book of mormon.
When was another testament of christ added to the book of. Since it was first published in september 1915, jesus the christ has been a classic text on the life and ministry of the savior. Go to book of mormon central and you can learn more about this. Jesus christ is the central figure of mormon doctrine and practice. How many writings are there on the holy book of mormon. Finding the first use of the name christ in the book of mormon.
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