Another testament of jesus christ is regarded as divinely inspired scripture, as is the holy bible. The prophet joseph smith not only translated the book of mormon, but he also compiled other revelations that he received from god. It generally does not include contradictions with bible passages, since mormons consider the bible to have many translation errors, and since the bible itself is often ambiguous and subject to varying interpretations. Provides examples of contradictions between what the bible teaches, what the books of the mormon church teach. Mormon doctrine on the nature of god contradicts the book of john.
All these sources of eternal truth work together to establish, clarify, and testify of the plan of our heavenly father and to bring people unto jesus christ. Article citing verses in book of mormon that contradict specific teaching of the bible both cannot be from god. The lds churchs version of the doctrine and covenants is described by the. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from. Two books of mormon scripture are the book of mormon and the doctrine and covenants in galatians 1.
The book of mormon, the doctrine and covenants, the pearl of great price the church of jesus christ of latterday saints on. Book of mormon contradictions contradict mormon excuses 03292018 by lifeafterministry alma 7. The first of these revelations were printed in the book of commandments in the year 1833. To the members of the mormon church the doctrine and covenants is the voice of the lord jesus christ. Would that pose any less of a theological problem for a belief system which views those two books as coming from god. The book of mormon, the doctrine and covenants, the pearl of. 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. Contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible. A comparison between christian doctrine and mormon. The numerous contradictions between the two works testify to the manmade origin of these works. 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. The book of mormon contradicts itself and the bible. Free audio bible book of mormon audio download lds.
Latterday saint scripturesupposed contradictions fairmormon. Mormons are pretty much wedded to the kjv even though they claim to believe the bible is the word of god as far as it is translated correctly, and the kjv is wellknown to have incorrect or suboptimal translation. Mormons teach something else that contradicts the bible, namely, that the. The book of mormon, the doctrine and covenants, the pearl. Jan 30, 2007 the book of mormon contradicts itself on the issue of baptism. The book of mormon contradicts the doctrine and covenants. Take up the bible, compare the religion of the latterday saints with it and see if it will stand the test, brigham young, may 18, 1873, journal of discourses, vol. Changes to latterday scripture lds leaders have made. It was first published in march 1830 by joseph smith as the book of mormon. In the lds church, the doctrine and covenants of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints stands alongside the bible, the book of mormon, and the pearl of great price as scripture. Jun 27, 2016 the revelations of joseph smith show many contradictions in the doctrine of covenants to the book of mormon. 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 accursed.
The doctrine and covenants and the pearl of great price the doctrine and covenants is a standard work of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Bible book of mormon, doctrine and covenants, pearl of great price prophets, prophecy and revelation polygamy temples grace, works and salvation priesthood church history satan, sin, and hell general church doctrine miscellaneous contradictions. Joseph smith claimed that the book of mormon is the most correct book on earth, adding that man would become closer to god by following its precepts than by obeying any other book history of the church, vol. Lds scriptures holy bible, book of mormon, doctrine and covenants, pearl of great price regular quad burgundy cover. The lord said to the prophet joseph smith, this generation shall have my word through you doctrine and covenants 5. What is the mormon book doctrine and covenants about. While both claim to be the product of inspiration from god, they do not harmonize. Al garza will expose the real contradictions that exist in the book of mormon, doctrine and covenants and the pearl of great price. In 1921, the lectures of faith section was removed from doctrine and covenants holy, holy god. The doctrine and covenants was originally known as the book of commandments. Ive read them both several times, but love learning from each of them. Other writings accepted as scripture are the doctrine and covenants, a compilation of revelations and writings given since the restoration of the church. The book of mormon vs the bible and lds doctrine reference chart historical account of the book of mormon vs.
In other words, the passage in the book of mormon and the passage in the doctrine and covenants, quite possibly, are really not discussing the same issue at all. This powerful book of scriptures confirms the teaching of the book of mormon, reveals new principles, explains them in more detail, and gives more instruction about the government of his church. Suppose there were no contradictions between the bible and the book of mormon, only between the bible and doctrine and covenants, and the pearl of great price. Carefully selected from the revelations of god, editions of the book continue to be printed mainly by the. Mormon questions, apologetics, lds, scriptures, polygamy. Originally published in 1835 as doctrine and covenants of the church of the latter day saints. Scripture audio book downloads including the kjv holy bible, book of mormon, and other lds scriptures, manuals, and resources. Sabom skeptics annotated bible quran book of morman. Other mormon scriptures doctrine and covenants pearl of great price the book of moses the book of abraham writings of joseph smith the articles of faith. Do mormons read the book of mormon or the holy bible, or. Sep 28, 2019 what the question asker is specifically referring to are two sets of scriptures. In the mormon book doctrine and covenants, a collection of gods. Lds scriptures holy bible, book of mormon, doctrine and covenants, pearl of great price regular quad burgundy cover the church of jesus christ of latterday saints on.
Ten lies i told as a mormon missionary mormonism research. Are the contradictions between the doctrine and covenants and. This year i am studying the book of mormon and the doctrine and covenants. 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. 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. A comparison between christian doctrine and mormon doctrine. The book of mormon focuses the new or potential christian on the absolute necessity of accepting christ and his gospel. Nov 02, 2011 the book of mormon, the doctrine and covenants, and the archaeology question november 2, 2011 by stephen smoot the authenticity of the book of mormon has been repeatedly assailed by critics of the lds church on the grounds that is lacks any confirmatory archaeological evidence that supports its claimed historicity as an ancient record. This video shows the proof of these contradictions. The book of doctrine and covenants is one of the standard works of the church in company with the holy bible, the book of mormon, and the pearl of great price however, the doctrine and covenants is unique because it is not a translation of an ancient document, but is of modern origin and was given of god through his chosen prophets for the resto. Are the contradictions between the doctrine and covenants. They were simply a convenient way for smith to get the things. How can i explain the churchs attitude regarding the bible. But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let.
The book of mormon contradicts the doctrine and covenants this chart was written by a former mormon doctrine book of mormon doctrine and covenants how many gods are there. The book of mormon contradicts itself on the issue of baptism. Doctrine and covenantscriticismalleged contradictions. The book of mormon, the doctrine and covenants, and the archaeology question november 2, 2011 by stephen smoot the authenticity of the book of mormon has been repeatedly assailed by critics of the lds church on the grounds that is lacks any confirmatory archaeological evidence that supports its claimed historicity as an ancient record. Other mormon scriptures doctrine and covenants pearl of great price the book of moses the book of abraham writings of joseph smith.
In the 1st edition of the book of mormon, 2 nephi 11. 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 continent from approximately 2200 bc to ad 421. Together the lds churchs scriptures are referred to as the standard works. Book of mormon, doctrine and covenants, pearl of great. In addition to the bible, latterday saints reverence and study the book of mormon, the doctrine and covenants, the pearl of great price, and the words of modern prophets and apostles. Both volumes are used by latterday saints side by side. The revelations of joseph smith show many contradictions in the doctrine of covenants to the book of mormon. Contradictions between the bible and book of mormon life. There are contradictions all over their own scriptures. Doctrine and covenants, 1935 edition, lectures fifth of faith, section v, p. The book of mormon and doctrine and covenants contradicts the bible on the steps for salvation. This resource is for christians who want to understand the development of mormon theology and how mormon beliefs are often selfcontradictory. One says god is spirit, and one says god has a body of flesh and bones.
There are also contradictions within the book of mormon itself. In reality, doctrine and covenants is a compilation of messages from joseph smith designed to bolster his image as a prophet. The front says one thing and the back holds the opposite position. It contains divine instruction from the lord on how to organize his church. Disproves mormonism using the bible, mormon scripture, statistical analysis and common sense. 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. Mormonism, joseph smith, revelation, prophecy, contradictions. Biblical record book of mormon record at the tower of babel the lord confounded the. The bible used by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church is the king james version. Changes, contradictions, and errors is a musthave resource for anyone who knows or witnesses to mormons.
Since that time many of these revelations have been. Three simple ways to show contradictions in the mormon belief. Book of mormon contradictions contradict mormon excuses. Mormons say joseph smith was a prophet and his writings are scripture.
Doctrine and covenants mormonism, the mormon church. What the question asker is specifically referring to are two sets of scriptures. Jacob was not just saying that david and solomon had more than one wife, he says that they truly had many wives, as if to say, there is no question that david and solomon had many. So, any doctrine that contradicts the bible cannot be of god. Contradictions in lds scriptures pdf version click here one god. Doctrines of the book of mormon compared to the bible and. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the plates of. Most of these revelations are found in two other books of modernday scripture. Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth. Contradictions between the book of mormon bom and doctrine. The book of mormon is an amazing book of scripture containing an account of the ancient inhabitants of the american continent. The book of mormon, the doctrine and covenants, the pearl of great price. The doctrine and covenants is one of four books of scripture used in the church of jesus christ of latterday saints the other three are the bible, the book of mormon, and the pearl of great price.
There are blatant contradictions between the book of mormon and the doctrine and covenants, even. But does their teaching agree with the bible or contradict it. The book of mormon, the doctrine and covenants, and the. Although he claimed to be receiving direct revelations from god, these revelations often contradicted others given in the book of mormon and elsewhere. Well, here are some of the basics, plain and simple. 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. Replace book of mormon with the bible and smith would have told the truth. The book of mormon teaches that little children are not capable of sin because they do not have a sinful nature moroni 8. The third comes from the writings of the founder of the church joseph smith, and the fourth is the writings of church leaders, especially the church presidents who are considered to be inspired. Lds scriptures holy bible, book of mormon, doctrine and. The doctrine and covenants is the compilation of revelations received primarily by joseph smith jr, but also by other early prophets of the mormon church, during the churchs restoration on the earth. But a problem arises when one compares the book of mormon with the doctrine and covenants. Book of mormon, doctrine and covenants, pearl of great price.
Three simple ways to show contradictions in the mormon belief of. Two books of mormon scripture are the book of mormon and the doctrine and covenants. Following is a comparison between christian doctrine and mormon doctrine. What do mormons believe about the bible and the book of. Below are just some of the contradictions weve found between the bible and the book of mormon.