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The book of mormonanother testament of jesus christ, a companion scripture to the bible and a record of gods dealings with the peoples who lived in the ancient americascontains descriptions of three antichrists. The community of christ has approximately 250,000 members in 50 nations. How does the book of mormon help date christs death. The mother mary and christ child within the tree of life. Comparison of the community of christ and the church of. The community of christ and the church of jesus christ of latterday saints separated after the death of joseph smith. The translation of the book of mormon having been completed, joseph proclaimed himself as seer, a translator, a prophet, an apostle of jesus christ, and elder of the church through the will of. His attempt was to make the case that dna studies do indeed prove the validity, accuracy, and historicity of the book of mormon. 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. Is it true that the community of christ church makes you. The reader can follow the savior throughout this holy scripture where he is identified as the holy one of israel, the rock, the. Another testament of jesus christ is to convey to the modern world powerful testimonies of the divine mission and essential attributes of jesus. Much can be learned and gleaned by pondering each of these terms.

Book of mormon the remnant church of jesus christ of. This is the only app having the two scripture volumes together, thus fulfilling ezekiel 37. With other christians, we affirm the bible as the foundational scripture for the church. Jesus christ, gods son, savior, is known by many names and titles within the writings of the new testament. If you are c of c you can choose whether or not to use it, much like catholics can or can not accept lourdes or medjugorgye. Community of christ publishes two versions of the book through its official publishing arm, herald house. Community of christs most popular book is doctrine and covenants. Community of christ mormonism, the mormon church, beliefs. Its content is similar to the book of mormon published by the lds church, but the versification is different community of. The authorized edition is based on the original printers manuscript and the 1837 second edition or kirtland. The book of ether, the next to the last book in the book of mormon, is an account of a group of people that leave the great tower at the confusion of languages and make their way in 8 boats to a new land. Community of christ is the author of the book of mormon 4. The church of christ was the original name of the latter day saint church founded by joseph smith.

Why doesnt the community of christ use to book of mormon. The church recently acquired the printers manuscript of the book of mormon from the community of christ in independence, missouri. As for when the subtitle another testament of jesus christ was added, it happened in 1982. Those promoting the church of jesus christ of the latterday saints, will often ask you to pray to the holy spirit about their book of mormon a. Book of mormon manuscript may be worlds most expensive book. The word christ is the past participle of a greek verb and jesus is a hebrewjewish proper name. Why is the book of mormons historical authenticity so important.

Critical criteria for identifying the new world lands of the book of mormon by ted dee stoddard. Community of christ formerly the reorganized church of jesus christ of latter day saints, or rlds plans to use proceeds of the record. Then we learn the tantalizing truth that the three nephites who remained on earth in a translated state are among us still. Jeremys opinions and perspective on doctrinal differences between the community of christ and the lds. 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. In these first articles, we have followed the family of a prophet named lehi, born in jerusalem, who followed gods command to take his family to what is now known as the american continent around 600 bc. The book of moroni 20 june 2015 the book of ether 20 june 2015 the book of mormon 20 june 2015 the fourth book of nephi 20 june 2015 the third book of nephi 20 june 2015 the book of helaman.

When the church says something in a proclamation, you know they mean it and that every word can be held up as official church doctrine. Thick darkness, vapor of darkness, and mists of darkness. It is the socalled community of christ who have betrayed the josephite tradition with liberal theology which has led them down this shameful path. In studying the book of mormon, one soon finds numerous historical, geographical, and scientific errors. In addition, community of christ uses the book of mormon and the doctrine and covenantsnot to replace the witness of the bible or improve on it, but because they confirm its message that jesus christ is the living word of god. Organized informally in 1829 in new york and then formally on april 6, 1830, it was the first organization to implement the principles found in smiths newly published book of mormon, and thus represents the formal beginning of the latter day saint movement. The gospel of jesus christ is gods plan for us to receive that salvation. Examining the book of mormon a christian view probe. Chapter divisions are the same as in the original 1830 edition of the book of mormon some published versions divide the chapters differently.

Why is the book of mormon so focused on jesus christ. Testimony from an rlds community of christ member i know this man personally. The disciple will know something of the beginning of this group. Religious studies center, brigham young university, 1988, 2143, and the atonement of jesus christ. When christ visited the americas, who were the 12 apostles. We have been exploring a small percentage of the teachings on jesus christ in the book of mormon. Mormonism the church of jesus christ of latter day. A nephite christmas samuel the lamanite prophesying the birth of christ. The book of mormon another testament of jesus christ. You also want to insist that mormonism is not biblical. Bible and book of mormon app the church of jesus christ. The book of mormon also contains this wonderful promise to know of its truthfulness. If you read and pray about this book, in the name of christ, god will make the truth of the book known to you through his holy spirit. Is it true that the community of christ church makes you denounce.

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. Critics and partially informed, wellmeaning humanists may criti. Meeting christ in the book of mormon increases a depth of understanding and seeing more of jesus christ in the book of mormon than one may have seen before. The disciple will understand the major differences between mormonism and. I mean, i know that 2000 miles away there is a group of people who. A quote from the head of the religion department of brigham young university concerning the book of mormon is as follows. In my mind, this cemented as doctrine the idea that the book of mormon is an ancient document, literally translated by joseph smith. The purpose of this session is to acquaint the disciple with the unique, rapidly growing group called mormons, or latter day saints. Chart 816 lists alphabetically over 150 such proper names or descriptive expressions. The church of jesus christ, headquartered in monongahela, pa, presents the bible and the book of mormon in a single mobile app. 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. In addition, community of christ uses the book of mormon and the doctrine and covenants as scripture. Dissatisfied liberal mormons find refuge in the community of. In order to understand the current position of the community of christ on the book of mormon, its important to look at the role the book of mormon holds in the.

For more information, you can visit to read more about christs gospel and other restored truths. These plates were handed down from prophet to prophet until the last prophet, moroni, hid the plates in a stone box beneath the ground in the 400s a. The book of ether, the next to the last book in the book of mormon, is an account of a group of people that leave the great tower at the confusion of. Indications of weather and climate in the book of mormon by ted dee stoddard. Dissatisfied liberal mormons find refuge in the community. You brighamites in salt lake city are completely blameless in this. We desire that you know something of what this group teaches and how to talk with them. When responsibly interpreted and faithfully applied, scripture provides divine guidance and inspired insight for our. The book of mormon is the story of three migrations of people that leave the lands of the bible and travel to a new land.

Last wednesday, rod meldrum visited nauvoo and gave a presentation on dna and the book of mormon. Like the prophets in the bible, book of mormon prophets shared. Sherem was learned, that he had a perfect knowledge of the language of the people. The book of mormon does not meet the tests of canonicity. Strengthening our faith in jesus christ by elder neil l. How is the day of atonement understood in the book of mormon. One false church that denied the christ persecuted the believers and attempted unsuccessfully to kill the three nephites 4 nephi 1. Why has 3 nephi been called the focal point, the supreme moment in the book of mormon. Matthews, what the book of mormon tells us about jesus christ, in the book of mormon. Book of mormon ebook now available 11282016 community of christ announced today that the book of mormon is now available as an ebook for amazon devices and apps it joins the churchs ebook offerings online and its publication is the result of a team effort that spanned several years. Yet, just like you, we read and study the christian bible in great detail. The versification and text are from the 1908 edition from the board of publication of the reorganized church of jesus christ of latter day saints. Church buys printers manuscript of book of mormon from. Christ in the book of mormon book of mormon central.

Community of christ rlds church sells the book of mormon. 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. The book of mormon also predicted the sale of indulgences. Christ is the english form of the greek christos, anointed, a translation of the hebrew masia. According to the latterday saints official historical account, the book of mormon bom was the work of ancient american jewish prophets who wrote their inspired accounts on plates of gold. The mormons a nickname for members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints added a subheading to the book. Apr 25, 20 the community of christ formerly rlds does believe the book of mormon, they just do not any longer have it as canon. It is the socalled community of christ who have betrayed the josephite tradition with liberal theology which has. But thats precisely what makes me qualified to answer, because the answer is. In addition, community of christ uses the book of mormon and the doctrine and covenants community of christ community of christ was known from 1872 to 2001 as the reorganized c. No one could possibly be saved and reject it if false, no one could possibly be saved and accept it.

Pray, they will ask of you, and see if the spirit tells you that what is in this book is true. Rlds community of christ true book of mormon geography. The book of mormon, like the bible, testifies of jesus christ, his atoning sacrifice, and his. The book of mormon another testament of jesus christ home. The mormon church has recently added the subtitle another testament of jesus christ to its book of mormon. It is the most valuable book in the world in many regards. Welch was a professor of law at brigham young university and editorinchief of byu studies when this was published.

Andersen of the quorum of the twelve apostles the testimony of jesus christ accompanied by the power of the holy ghost, reading and pondering the great sermons on jesus christ in the book of mormon bring a certain witness of their truthfulness. The book of mormon stands as another witness for jesus christ and his inclusive plan of redemption for all mankind. Ten testimonies of jesus christ from the book of mormon. May 27, 2002 in studying the book of mormon, one soon finds numerous historical, geographical, and scientific errors. In order to understand the current position of the community of christ on the book of mormon, its important to look at the role the book of mormon holds in the shared history of the community of christ and the lds church. In light of latterday saints teachings on the son of god, it would be more accurate to say they present to the world a testament of another jesus christ. Unlike the mormon church, community of christ has ordained women since 1985, and more recently has made steps toward lgbt inclusion. We do not use these sacred writings to replace the witness of the bible or improve upon it, but because they confirm its message that jesus christ is the living word of god preface of the book of mormon. In addition, the community of christ uses the book of mormon and the doctrine and covenants as scripture. The community of christ formerly rlds does believe the book of mormon, they just do not any longer have it as canon.

Community of christ has 14 books on goodreads with 226 ratings. Feb 20, 2010 in addition, the community of christ uses the book of mormon and the doctrine and covenants as scripture. Nov 10, 2015 meeting christ in the book of mormon increases a depth of understanding and seeing more of jesus christ in the book of mormon than one may have seen before. 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. Reprinted with permission if used in its entirety a week before easter 1992, i was to deliver the morning message. Taking individuals and groups in the book of mormon and showing how they found and experienced jesus christ in their lives was masterfully portrayed. The authorized edition is based on the original printers manuscript and the 1837 second edition or kirtland edition of the book of mormon. We build enduring faith in jesus christ by making the book of mormon accessible, comprehensible, and defensible to the entire world. Together they represent the greatest name in earthly human history. We must continually exercise faith in christ, repent of our sins, and serve gods children. Oct 01, 2015 unlike the mormon church, community of christ has ordained women since 1985, and more recently has made steps toward lgbt inclusion. Did the community of christ denounce the book of mormon.

The community of christ has not denounced the book of mormon. Books by community of christ author of the book of mormon. The videos arguing that dna disproves the book of mormon have been circulating for many years. In addition, community of christ uses the book of mormon and the doctrine. Ten tes timonies of jesus christ from the book of mormon. Youve been promoting the book of mormon to the world exactly as instructed in 19th century revelation. We affirm the bible as the foundational scripture for the church. Although the community of christ was originally a spinoff of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, sometimes erroneously called the mormon church, its doctrines have moved towards those of mainstream protestant religions.