It also reinforces abinadis testimony that the words of the prophet in isaiah 52 and 53 were still to be fulfilled in the future. The book of mormon is meant for our day for us here and now. We do not have to defend the prophet joseph smith in the book of mormon, another testament of jesus christ will defend him for us when i think of the book of mormon, i think of the word power, i have read the accounts of the first vision. The book of mormon is the most important religious text to be revealed from god to man since the writings of the new testament were compiled nearly two millennia ago. We read in the book of mormon and the bible that christ appeared to his servants throughout history. The very copy from which high red the same corner of the page to turn down still visible. Top 40 inspirational book of mormon scriptures the lifey app. Hinckley testifies of jesus christ and expressed his love for the master.
Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and. See more ideas about book of mormon prophets, book of mormon and scripture study. Is there any evidence that all prophets of the church have seen him in person. Mormon, for whom the book of mormon was named, was a prophet and a military leader for much of his life. The book of mormon bears a powerful testimony to both. President monson has promised, your testimony, when constantly nourished, will keep you safe. Building upon this foundational testimony of christ, each book of mormon prophet distinctively accented certain attributes of jesus christ. Why did nephi end his sacred record with his testimony of the. Near the end of the book of mormon is a passage known as.
My testimony of the book of mormon by kristen duke this site is a participant in the amazon services llc associates program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to. Romney the book of mormon, ensign, aug 2005, 811 ezra taft benson the keystone of our religion ensign, jan 1992, 2. In the year 421 ad his son moroni, who was also a prophet, burried the abridged record in the ground, and prayed that it would be protected and come forth in the last days as a testimony to. It wasnt an overwhelming feeling or anything it was just a peaceful feeling. I bear testimony that joseph smith was raised up by almighty god as a prophet in the last dispensation and fullness of times. Latterday prophets testify of the prophet joseph smiths. During general conference, prophets, apostles, and other leaders frequently teach and testify of the book of mormon. On the evening of the twentyfirst of september 1823 i betook myself to prayer and supplication to almighty god. In a witness and a warning you will find president bensons counsel, insight, testimony, and teachings pertaining to the book of mormon. Church leaders and missionaries often instruct members and investigators of the religion that once they confirm through prayer that the book of mormon is true, they can then.
One aspect of the significance of the book of mormon is the fact that it is a christian testimony coming from a time when the knowledge of. A psychologists insights into 5 book of mormon prophets. Other prophets have testified simply of the divinity of the book of mormon. Promises for reading book of mormon margies messages. This phrase identifies the book of mormons two main teachings, or witnesses, that jesus is indeed the christ and that he is also the eternal god. Prophets, in the book of mormon and today, fill many functions. First 100 sample 100 all proximity searches boolean searches browse the book of mormon main page. For many generations, the prophets and missionaries in the book of mormon taught the people to repent before christ came to the world, but the people frequently did not believe. For the best view, and especially for printing, i recommend downloading it as a pdf document. I hope you enjoyed reading the insights of a psychologist who loves the book of mormon. Scott of the quorum of the twelve apostles says that a testimony of the book of mormon leads to a testimony of the savior and his work. Gaining a personal testimony of the book of mormon. The book of mormon read aloud one chapter at a time. There will come a strengthened resolution to walk in obedience to his commandments.
They warned that in rejecting the living prophets witness, their hearers were rejecting the testimonies of such revered prophets as isaiah, moses, and zenos hel. Along with other latterday prophets, i testify of the truthfulness of this most correct of any book on earth, even the book of mormon, another testament of jesus christ its message spans the earth and brings its readers to a knowledge of the truth. Prophecy in the book of mormon encyclopedia of mormonism. Among that latter group is my belief that joseph smith was a prophet called. The question of the book of mormon witnesses is extremely significant. In approximately 5bc, samuel the lamanite preached to the people from atop the city wall that christ would be born in jerusalem in only a few years, yet the people.
The book of mormon was written by many prophets who had a variety of backgrounds, personalities, and experiences. A modernday apostle describes the unwavering faith churchs founders showed, even in the face of death, to remain true to their testimonies. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the plates of nephi. The testimonies of the three and eight witnesses were published in the first edition of the book of mormon and every edition since.
A testimony of the book of mormon, ensign, november 1999. Some major book of mormon figuressuch as captain moroni, ammon, pahoran, and nephihahare omitted from the list because they had prominent roles only in secular and military history. I think the question can be turned to how did you gain a testimony of the bible and christianity. What prophets have promised when you read the book of mormon. The book of mormon testifies of jesuss ministry in the americas following his resurrection. In the english language edition, more than half about 233 verses. If all that joseph smith had been allowed to translate from the gold plates was what we know as jacob chapter 4that is, if the book of mormon consisted only of that single chapterthat chapter alone would be sufficient to justify the mission and ministry of joseph smith. How president nelson strengthened my struggling testimony of the. The lds church teaches members from childhood to rely upon feeling the spirit to confirm truth, promoting a personal connection to god which stems from its uniquely powerful priesthoodconferred gift of the spirit.
The beginnings of christianity in the book of mormon. The prophet joseph smiths own words about the coming forth of the book of mormon are. Regardless, oaks informed me that he had received a spiritual witness that served as the basis for his personal testimony that the book of mormon was true. And may we joyfully share our testimonies of its precious promises with all of gods children. Prophets in the book of mormon also filled many of these functions, as seen when one carefully looks at the book of mormon. Its message spans the earth and brings its readers to a knowledge of the truth. The book of mormon describes a number of individuals unique to its narrative as prophets. Also included are the high priests mentioned and the missionaries. Because isaiah is quoted so extensively, he deserves mention as one of the major contributors to the book of mormon. Some prophets overlap, lived in different areas, or the chronology cannot be estimated with any accuracy. Brothers and sisters, without reservation i promise you that if you will prayerfully read the book of mormon, regardless of how many times you previously have read it, there will come into your hearts an added measure of the spirit of the lord. Later, when actually incarcerated in the jail, joseph, the prophet bore a powerful testimony of the divine authenticity of the book of mormon.
She said, essentially, i want to bear my testimony that i know that the church. We push our spiritual roots deep, feasting daily on the words of christ in the scriptures. The church has an open canon which includes four scriptural texts. Julia, we have no way of knowing for certain, because it is not usually announced publicly when such a sacred event occurs. The prophet mormon, after whom the book has been named, abridged and compiled the metal plates on which the prophets recorded their teachings and history. Another testament of jesus christ is to convey to the modern world powerful testimonies of the divine mission and essential attributes of jesus christ, to the convincing of the jew and gentile that jesus is the christ, the eternal god title page. Either the book of mormon is what the prophet joseph said it is. Ten testimonies of jesus christ from the book of mormon. A mature prophet sobered by lifes experiences, nephi provided a model. As you study this book along with the book of mormon you will find blessings and fulfillment of the promises made by a modern prophet of god. The ancient prophets testimony of christ one of the clear messages of the book of mormon is that all prophets have taught of christ, even those who came before him. Prophets and apostles talk about the book of mormon. All book of mormon prophets taught more or less mosiah. Nelson when you read the book of mormon, concentrate on the principal figure in the bookfrom its first chapter to the.
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 testimony of christ through the ages book of mormon. My testimony of the book of mormon i have read the book of mormon and pondered it and prayed over it just like the bible and have felt a confirmation of the spirit. We trust in the words of living prophets, placed before us to show us the way. Why did book of mormon prophets speak of future events as. Members of the church of jesus christ accept as holy scripture the book of mormon. Gathering zion modern prophets and apostles testify of. Gaining a personal testimony of the book of mormon youtube. Mormon prophet mormonism, the mormon church, beliefs. Book of mormon prophets warned of these behaviors and attitudes and taught gospel principles that will fortify and strengthen our faith and testimony. List of major and minor prophets of the old testament. Oakss testimony regarding mormonisms apostles and prophets was both illuminatingand conditional. How did you gain a testimony of the book of mormon and the. Have prophets of the church seen jesus christ in person.
Here, the prophets included are those who, according to the narrative, inherited the plates of nephi and who otherwise are called prophets within the text. The book of mormon is a compilation of several books written by ancient prophets. My life by gogo goff testimony of the book of mormon. Final testimonies of latterday prophets and apostles duration. It was first published in march 1830 by joseph smith as the book of mormon. I have compared it to the word of god in the bible and have had my witness of the bible strengthened as a result. It is my testimony that the book of mormon changes lives.
Timeline of book of mormon and old testament prophets 800. According to the introduction to the book of mormon, what will those who gain a divine witness of the book of mormon also come to know is true. Mormons have distinctive beliefs on what a prophet is. I have a large library of religious books, but the annotated edition of the book of mormon is the most technicolored, highfidelity, highdefinition, highlyresearched, testimonybuilding, multidimensional rollercoaster ride through the religious history. Testimonies of the book of mormon ensign, jan 2004, 79. Andersen, spiritual whirlwinds, ensign or liahona, may 2014, 1821.
The book of mormon prophets were, no doubt, very well versed in this prophetic style of isaiah and other old testament prophets. Under inspiration, prophets in the book of mormon frequently quoted previous prophets in support of their teachings. Hinckleythe prophet for most of my youthis a prophet today. Aspen march 23, 2020 i told the brethren 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. Recognizing the presence of the prophetic perfect in the book of mormon. 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. While i was thus in the act of calling upon god, i discovered a light appearing in my room, which continued to increase. Why do church leaders frequently testify of the book of mormon. Much of the book of mormon is a nephite record, so most of the prophets are nephites.
The jaredite and nephite records were written or edited by two prophetsdifferent people who in some ways seem like polar opposites. Oct 24, 2012 book of mormon prophets testimony matchup stay safe and healthy. Like many of you, i started gaining my testimony of the book of mormon at a very young age. This inspired record recounts gods dealings with his covenant people in the western hemisphere for about a thousand years, from approximately 600 b. He wrote both the words of mormon and the book of mormon. Now, go and honor these inspiring prophets by reading and sharing the book of mormon. Ever since the book of mormon was translated by the prophet joseph smith in a matter of months in 1829 and published in march 1830. I remember the spirit i felt as a kid every time we read from it. The book of mormon, another testament of jesus christ, a.
Then, for the next question is how did you gain a testimony of the book of mormon and joseph smith as gods prophet most christians have no idea w. After some research and experimentation with layout, i put together this timeline of old testament and book of mormon prophets between 800 b. We see that of course with the way that the book of mormon prophets taught of christ, but they also specifically referred to the prophets who had gone before them i. The book of mormon testimony of the prophet joseph smith. The prophets in the book of mormon walked this earth. For 170 nine years, this book has been examined and attacked. The testimony of the prophet joseph smith concerning the book of mormon. I remember waking up very earlier as a family to read from its pages. Judging simply from the names and titles they used in referring to the lord, we can see that each book of mormon prophet related to and testified of jesus in his own individual way, revealing to us things. The book of mormon has come forth to remind us of the covenants of the lord, to the convincing of all that jesus is the christ, the eternal god, manifesting himself unto all nations. As the director of the church history library, where we hold the churchs official archival.
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