A testimony of the book mormon

It is part of a collection that includes book of mormon evidences, part two, book of mormon evidences, part three, and book of mormon nuggets contrary to the claims of our critics, there are many interesting findings that make it difficult to explain. The testimonies of the three and eight witnesses were published in the first edition of the book of mormon and every edition since. Jun 02, 2012 i bear testimony that our savior is our perfect example, that he did perform the atonement for us, and that through him we all may be able to return to live with our father in heaven again. Why is there a need for the testimony of two nations.

First and foremost, then, the book of mormon claims to be a witness for the divinity of jesus christ. Alma, the testimony of the word in the book of mormon symposium series, edited by monte s. A young refugees testimony of the book of mormon meridian. Testimony of the book of mormon church of jesus christ. Togather saints testimony of the book of mormon facebook. Have you ever wondered about your testimony of the book of mormon. I hold in my hand that book, the very copy from which hyrum read, the same corner of the page turned down still visible. The challenge of the book of mormon religious studies center. Never in my born and raised in the church life have i read the book of mormon on a daily basis. Jan 07, 2020 what is the sacred nature of the book of mormon.

Fittingly, joseph smiths testimony is included in the introduction of the book of mormon. That we, through the grace of god the father, and our lord jesus christ, have seen the plates which contain this record, which is a record of the people of nephi, and also of the lamanites, their brethren, and also of the people of jared, who came from the tower of which hath been spoken. The testimonies of the of the three to eight witnesses printed in each copy of the book of mormon are some of the most compelling evidence in favor of its miraculous revelation and translatioin. Its also talking about this workthe book, the book of mormon. The lds church teaches members from childhood to rely upon feeling the spirit to confirm truth. It is the keystone of our witness of christ, of our doctrine, and of our testimony. We tend to encourage people to not just read and think, but also to pray as a way to learn, through personal revelation, if the book of mormon or other aspects of the. This appeal to all people must involve many languages and the work. Nov 01, 2016 as a result, if the book of mormon can be proved to be manmade, then the church is manmade. The maxwell institute study edition, produced by believing scholars, is ideally suited to both new readers of the book of mormon and also those who know the book well and have loved its teachings and testimony of christ for many years. Testimony of the book of mormon a modernday apostle describes the unwavering faith the churchs founders showed, even in the face of death, to remain true to their testimonies of the book of mormon.

The book of mormon states it is the work of one man, joseph smith. Testimony of the book of mormon latterday saints channel. My testimony of the book of mormon, scholarly and personal. Gunnell goes on to quote a letter written in 1844 by phineas young to brigham young, martin harris is a firm believer in shakerism, says his testimony is greater than it was of the book of mormon martin harris witness and benefactor to the book of mormon, wayne c. The question of the book of mormon witnesses is extremely significant. Religious studies center, brigham young university, 1992. Most books contained in libraries of the world were authored for contemporary readers. The book of mormon is changing the lives of people all. On the other hand, if its origin is godgiven, then joseph smith was a prophet, and if he was a prophet, then the church of jesus christ of latterday saints is true. Martin harris may 18, 1783 july 10, 1875 was an early convert to the latter day saint movement who financially guaranteed the first printing of the book of mormon and also served as one of three witnesses who testified that they had seen the golden plates from which joseph smith said the book of mormon had been translated. Top 40 inspirational book of mormon scriptures the lifey app. A testimony of the book of mormon can be gained by reading the book of mormon and putting the book to the test by praying about whether or not it is true. The book of mormon is a compilation of several books written by ancient prophets. A modernday apostle describes the unwavering faith the churchs founders showed, even in the face of death, to remain true to their testimonies of the book of mormon.

Testimony of the witnesses and general church history. The solemn testimony of these three additional witnesses has appeared in every edition of the book of mormon from the beginning. Book of mormon testimonies have you ever wondered about. Testimony of the book of mormon eyewitnesses come reason. Later when actually incarcerated in the jail, joseph the prophet bore a powerful testimony of the divine authenticity of the book of mormon. Shortly thereafter, pistol and ball would take the lives of these two testators. 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 about jesus christ and also about the prophets who knew him. To a latterday saint, a testimony is a personal witness of a gospel truth. And i learned that joseph smith, the man who translated the book of mormon and organized the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, was a prophet of god in the same sense that peter and moses were prophets. These and other evidences strengthen my already strong testimony that the book of mormon is true and powerful.

I created some blank bookmarks for you to print out and use as well. Hagoth and the polynesians religious studies center. So their testimony, the book itselfand the book will show the power of god and his word. I am so grateful to have the book of mormon so that i can continually feast upon the word of god. Nelson when you read the book of mormon, concentrate on the principal figure in the book from its first chapter to the lastthe lord jesus christ. As the director of the church history library, where we hold the churchs official archival. David whitmers final testimony of the book of mormon.

Once we have a foundational testimony of the book of mormon, then. Latterday saints mormons often speak about the importance of having a personal testimony of the gospel of jesus christ. If you believe the bible, you believe many of the same things as members. Regarding this book, joseph smith said, the book of mormon is the most correct of any book on this 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. Testimony of the book of mormon i created some blank bookmarks for you to print out and use as well. The testimony of joseph smith about the book of mormon.

Our elders teach us that the silver book represents knowledge and the heavenly book represents the bible, or the word of god. 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. Nineteen papers on a variety of topics related to the largest book in the book of mormon, alma, make up this volume. This was changed by joseph smith in 1840 to read that nephis descendants would become a pure and a delightsome people. Be it known unto all nations, kindreds, tongues, and people, unto whom this work shall come. Book of mormon evidences, part one discusses some of the many factors supporting the plausibility of the book of mormon as an ancient document. The testimony of three witnesses be it known unto all nations, kindreds, tongues, and people, unto whom this work shall come. And then there is another clause, of which the father, the son, and the holy ghost, bear record. After recounting how hyrum smith read from the book of mormon ether 12. Second, amaleki says that to serve christ we must give ourselves as an offering to him.

When i was striving to be a worthy member this was a source of constant guilt for me. If you are not familiar with the book of mormon, you may be surprised to read how similar its teachings are to the bible, and also some ways in which it provides a unique testimony of christ. Published on dec 31, 2019 this script is taken from portions of joseph smiths own testimony, found at the beginning of the book of mormon. Nor does the spirit, which testifies of the book of mormon, confirm the historical reality of the book. Testimony of the book of mormon bookmark little lds ideas. Seeking after scientific proof for the book of mormon had shackled, bound, and blinded me, but seeking after spiritual enlightenment empowered me to be set free to receive the light and testimony of its beauty and truthfulness. Mar 01, 2020 i do want you all to know for sure i have that testimony, and not hide it, so i will do my best to share it with you in writing. 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. It was on saturday, january 18th that our bishop called late and asked me to bear my testimony of the book of mormon the next morning in sacrament meeting along with others. 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.

Aug, 2018 other prophets have testified simply of the divinity of the book of mormon. We believed the third book, a golden book, was lost until we learned of the book of mormon. This textual emendation has understandably raised questions about the book of mormon s racial. Phineas young wrote to his older brother brigham young on december 31, 1841, from kirtland, ohio. My testimony of the book of mormon i bear witness to my family, my loved ones, my posterity, and the world that the book of mormon is true and is indeed the word of god and that joseph smith was the person god chose to restore the true gospel to the earth, in this last of dispensations, in preparation for the second coming of the savior. My life by gogo goff testimony of the book of mormon facebook. Take some time to read about the book of mormon, and pick 10 scriptures that help you gain a stronger testimony of the truthfulness and importance of it. As a boy of about 15 or 16, i read the account of the 2,000 sons of helaman. Martin harris is a firm believer in shakerism, says his testimony is greater than it was for the book of mormon martin harris witness and benefactor of the book of mormon, 1955, p. The book of mormon testifies of jesuss ministry in the americas following his resurrection. David whitmers final testimony of the book of mormon david whitmer was excommunicated from the church of jesus christ of latterday saints in 1838 for turning against church members and joining in persecuting them.

The most significant witnesses are the three witnesses and the eight witnesses, all of whom allowed their names to be used on two separate statements included with the book of mormon. Building upon this foundational testimony of christ, each book of mormon prophet distinctively accented certain attributes of jesus christ. Here we have depositions by eleven men of the gold plates existence and by three of an angelic visitation. Should you pray and ask if its true or maybe you already prayed and didnt get an answer. The book of mormon is a gift from god to all humankind, and he has commanded his people that they should persuade all men to repentance. Mormon answers to questions about the lds testimony and the need for personal revelation. Quoted by david osborn, in recollections of the prophet joseph smith, juvenile instructor, mar. The book of mormon is a special testimony to the jew, and amaleki seals this testimony in his declaration of christ as the holy one of israel. 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. I showed this to my seminary students as part of lesson 5 overview of book of mormon. The book of mormon is a convincing witness for jesus christ because its writers freely shared their personal testimonies of him and communicated their individual feelings and thoughts about his attributes and functions. Actually incarcerated in the jail, joseph the prophet bore a powerful testimony of the divine authenticity of the book of mormon. Smith recorded that he alone supposedly translated lost plates which give an account of the history of ancient north america and was the author of subsequent works doctrine and covenants and pearl of great price.

The book of mormon is true, just what it purports to be, and for this testimony i expect to give an account in the day of judgment. Testimony of eight witnesses church of jesus christ. Joseph smith said that the book of mormon is 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 introduction to the. This sustaining and uplifting feeling, in my view, is a godfelt urging to repent and come unto christ. I know it is gods tangible visual aid given to help us spread his gospel, to teach and bring souls to christ in these latter days. Richard bushman, an esteemed cultural historian and a practicing mormon, moves beyond the popular stereotype of smith as a colorful fraud. The title page of the book of mormon claims that the book was written.

Hayley shares her reasons for leaving the lds church and explains why her faith is different today. The good bishop walker conversion story of a man who was known as bishop walker before he became a latterday saint. A lot of people know that i wake up at 5am every weekday morning. Your testimony and the book of mormon three stories from youth about how the book of mormon has changed their lives. I want to share my testimony of the book of mormon with you. Ten testimonies of jesus christ from the book of mormon. The testimony of the eight witnesses was first published at the end of the 1830 edition of the book of mormon and has been printed in nearly every edition since, although most subsequent editions moved the statement to the front of the book and included minor grammatical corrections. The book of mormon fills my life with joy and hope. 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. Thereafter, the book s teachings on israelites became a focus for proselyting work among the maori. Founder of the largest indigenous christian church in american history, joseph smith published the 584page book of mormon when he was 23 and went on to organize a church, found cities, and attract thousands of followers before his violent death at age 38. Christensen is a returned lds missionary and is home book of mormon challenge.

Mclellans testimony of the book of mormon author larry c. So there is a third thingall this, which will stand as a testimony. And here moroni found the resting place for the sacred instruments. Their writings centered upon the lord, his mission, and his ministry. As francis kirkham, an lds missionary to the maori in the 1890s remembered, we would go to them, hold up a copy of the book of mormon and tell them that we had a book that told the history of their ancestors barber 1215. Shortly thereafter, pistol and ball would take the lives of these two test stators. The very copy from which high red the same corner of the page to turn down still visible. However virtually all religions claim to have spiritual experiences. No religious class, church lesson, parental bribe, new years resolution, or challenge from a prophet helped me develop a habit of daily scripture study. The mormon testimony mormons claim that a personal feeling, a burning in the bosom, which is interpreted to be a manifestation of the holy ghost, is the only evidence needed to prove that the religion is true. The earliest text yale university press, 2009, my task has been to recover the original englishlanguage text of the book of mormon to the extent scholarly and academic analysis will allow. Later, when actually incarcerated in the jail, joseph, the prophet bore a powerful testimony of the divine authenticity of the book of mormon.

In the introductory pages of the book of mormon, there is a page that contains the testimony of three witnesses and the testimony of eight witnesses. Nevertheless, the voice of the lord commanded us that we should bear record of it. This moroni says he did, and from all the evidence in the book of mormon, augmented by the testimony of the prophet joseph smith, these final battles took place in the territory known as the united states and in the neighborhood of the great lakes and hills of western new york. Testimony of three witnesses church of jesus christ. Book of mormon witnesses all later denied its truthfulness. A few short verses from the 12th chapter of ether in the book of mormon. Book of mormon, 1830, page 589 the joseph smith papers. I bear testimony that joseph smith was raised up by almighty god as a prophet in the last dispensation and fullness of times. The 1830 edition of the book of mormon had nephi prophesy that his descendants would become a white and a delightsome people through the gospel of jesus christ. Hopefully the following firsthand accounts of how different people gained their testimonies can help provide insights and inspiration for your own journey of.

A testimony of the book of mormon church of jesus christ. That book the very copy from which high red the same corner of the page to turn down still visible. A modernday apostle describes the unwavering faith churchs founders showed, even in the face of death, to remain true to their testimonies of the book of mormon. As editor of the book of mormon critical text project and the book of mormon. Jan 02, 2016 after recounting how hyrum smith read from the book of mormon ether 12. Cobb, a graduate of dartmouth and amherst colleges and a resident of salt lake city, was making an attempt to establish the falsity of the book of mormon through an extensive examination of its origins. Seminary is a program for mormon youth high school students. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints 28,708 views. These topics include the relevance of the book of alma to our modern situation, classic discourses of alma the younger, the doctrinal and spiritual understanding afforded by almas counsel to his son corianton, and an enlightening look at the antichrist korihor.