Jeffrey marsh, the second coming of jesus, in the book of mormon and the message of the four gospels, ed. Unless otherwise indicated, all content on this channel is ed by intel. A depiction of the plan of salvation, as illustrated by a source within the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. We invite all men everywhere to read the book of mormon, to ponder in their hearts the message it contains, and then to ask god, the eternal father, in the name of christ if the book is true. It follows the stories of two tribes who descended from the family of lehi. The mormon view of heaven grace evangelical society. Incidentally, the mormon doctrine about the three levels of heaven is derived from two verses in the bible, 2 cor. In this great rebellion, satan and all the spirits who followed him were sent away from the presence of god and cast down from heaven. Youth from eastern europe share what they have learned from reading the book of mormon and writing down their impressions. There is much to be found beyond a simple word search for temple among its pages. See more ideas about mormon messages, mormon channel and latter day saints. Joseph smith rejected the idea that all people go either to heaven or to hell. It was first published in march 1830 by joseph smith as the book of mormon. Messages from heaven by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints.
Jun 30, 2009 not every one that saith unto me, lord, lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven. The mormon view of heaven and hell the bottomline guide. Aug 26, 20 joseph smith rejected the idea that all people go either to heaven or to hell. And the main message of serving one another is a great reminder that our lives no matter what the world has to say, are not all about us. What we learn from mormon teachings is that not only is heaven a real place but it is also much more accessible than we ever thought. How many virgins in heaven does the book of mormon say that. The book of mormon teaches that god has flesh and bones and that he has a wife with whom they produce spirit offspring in heaven that will inhabit human bodies on earth. Thus, when a mormon speaks of salvation by grace, he is usually referring to universal resurrection. According to the lds church mormons, what role do secret handshakes and passwords play into a persons entrance into heaven. Watch the newest book of mormon video, the nephites. The spiritual teachings in the book will bring you closer to god.
Having read the book of mormon several times in the past few years, i have come to feel like i have a personal relationship with some of the people mentioned therein. This is the media channel of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Mar 12, 2017 the book of mormon is a second witness of jesus christ along with the bible. Watch king benjamins speech in the first book of mormon. The true message contained in the book of mormon, is to tell the present day american indians, and peoples of american indian descent, about their forefathers, their hardships, their sacrifices, that they fasted and prayed to the lord, about. The book of mormon the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. The message and from our side book combo in spirit world. The book of mormon is a compilation of several books written by ancient prophets. But it is soon my nephews birthday and we both love theater. The book of mormon is the second sacred text of mormons. Do mormons believe you can work your way into heaven. To the convincing of the jew and gentile that jesus is.
Jesus, the bible, temples, prayer, happiness, missionaries, the book of mormon, service, prophets. Thus the lds contends that the book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ. Religious studies center, brigham young university, 2001, 92109. The fact that there is no reference to a mother in heaven either in the bible, book of mormon or doctrine and covenants, is not sufficient proof that no such thing as a mother did exist there.
Ive never seen any of this mentioned in the niv holy bible, also not in the kjv holy bible. Together, the bible and the book of mormon tell a more complete story. Today, mormons use the book of mormon in much the same way that christians use and study the bible. Heaven is where we can live with god the father and his son jesus christ again. Until i studied the words within the pages carefully, i couldnt really understand why our leaders were admonishing us to read the. In its own terms, the book of mormon supplies the origin of these messages, offering an answer to the question of why these words are found in the book of mormon.
Instead, he taught that there are three heavenly kingdoms where nearly all people will be saved for eternity, while only the mormon view of heaven and hell the bottomline guide to mormonism, part 15. Youth from eastern europe share what they have learned from reading the book of mormon and writing down their. The lds church also adheres to actual locations in the afterlife i. How many virgins in heaven does the book of mormon say that mormon men will have. What hope it can give by realizing our loved ones are on the other side of the veil, helping us. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates. The book of mormon is a book of lds scripture that takes place during the same time as the bible and takes place on the american continent. See more ideas about mormon messages, lds and messages. In the theology and cosmology of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church. This is a question that popped into my head as i watched the newest book of mormon video. Mormons teach that salvation exaltation comes through faith in christ plus baptism plus works, i.
It is thought by the lds church to be the third heaven referred to by the apostle paul in the king james version of 2 corinthians 12. This book it a wellresearched and considered analysis of the milieu that spawned the thoughts surrounding death and dying that have continued to shape. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints youtube. For your benefit, every chapter of book of mormon stories is being made into a video. For information on sources of mormon quotations, see the section titled mormon documents. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the plates of nephi. Buy tickets online now or find out more with new haven theater. Smith, they will say, translated the book of mormon from golden plates he dug up in a hill in new york in the early 1800s. When mormon missionaries properly called latter day saints or simply lds come to your door, they will often offer a free copy of the book of mormon and tell you about its author, joseph smith. Is it not feasible to believe that female spirits were created in the image of a mother in heaven. After jesus resurrection lds people believe he visited the peoples of. Covering 2 nephi chapter 5, the newest book of mormon video illustrates nephi and his familys separation from the lamanites and what happens after they settle in the new land of nephi. This is a childrens book, so a child will be the one doing the reading in the book of mormon videos. Update on horses in the book of mormon mormanity a mormon.
Does anyone else think book of mormon is overrated. He taught the people there, blessed them, called people to serve in his name, and then ascended to heaven. The book of mormon was translated and published in 1830. In the message, lance describes his experience in the world of spirits and delivers. How many virgins in heaven does the book of mormon say. Collette sinclaire has spent the last 7 years speaking with the. After the death of lehi, nephi is warned that laman and lemuel will try to take away his life and is told by the lord to flee with his family. Okay, i know there are probably a billion threads on this. The second coming of jesus religious studies center. This is an interesting question, because believers in the book of mormon believe that the entire book is scripture the word of god however most of the book is more of a historical record of. Book of mormon vs mormonism by richard packham most people mormons and nonmormons alike assume that the mormon religion is based on its holy book, the book of mormon and that by reading that book one can learn what mormonism is all about. 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 any other book. Mormons see heaven as part of a great and eternal plan for our own happiness.
Next to the bible, the lds church believes in the book of mormon. Mormon leaders have completely misinterpreted and misconstrued these verses to mean that there are three levels of heaven. Smith also asserted that john the baptist appeared to him while he was translating the book of mormon. Youth from eastern europe share what they have learned from reading.
The book of mormon s most spectacular recorded event was a postresurrection appearance of jesus christ himself among the nephite people 3 nephi 11. Watching book of mormon videos is an easy way for your child to learn the stories of the book of mormon. Terms of use updated 20180901 privacy notice updated 20180901 feedback. April 2020 learn how and when to remove this template message. Being mormon is a religious epithet, originally used to ridicule those who accepted the book of mormon as another testament of jesus christ. I actually appreciate the length of the book and how lance doesnt mess around with adding a lot of extra stuff. This is the way the nonreligious world sees the religious.
Especially those regarding the secret combinations that will infiltrate our society in the last days. Bible quotations are from the new american standard version. Amulek and others heard similar words from angels, and the lamanites heard such words by a voice from heaven. The message of the book of mormon is very plain and simple, so that even a child can understand it. No matter your story, you are invited to come unto christ. The saviors followers overcame satan by the blood of the lamb, and by the word of their testimony revelation 12. Youth from eastern europe share what they have learned from reading the book of mormon. Youth from eastern europe share what they have learned from reading the book of.
The book of mormon testifies of jesuss ministry in the americas following his resurrection. The book of mormon is changing the lives of people all. Mormon missionaries bring a different gospel see gal. The book of mormon shubert theater, new haven, ct tickets. During his sermon, king benjamin tells the people that an angel of god appeared to him. The book of mormon message was designed by its ancient authors to provide precisely that type of support, clarifying and strengthening the biblical message of jesus as the divine son of god see 1 nephi.
Is there one among you that doth make a mock of his brother, or that heapeth upon him persecutions. Mormon is portrayed as having her own independent connection with heaven. Mormon theology also maintains the existence of three heavens. We invite all men everywhere to read the book of mormon, to ponder in their hearts the message it contains, and then to ask god, the eternal. Learn how and when to remove this template message. Mar 17, 2015 the afterlife in mormonism mormonism teaches the continuation of the soul after the body is physically dead. How many times does god speak in the book of mormon answers. On christmas day, 1998, lance richardson was involved in an accident which later left him in a comatose state for several weeks. Mormon beliefs about prophecy, heaven, and celestial marriage. The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which adherents. Continues on earth today messages from ldsmormon prophets, apostles, 70s. I absolutely loved this book i heard it on audible thru bookshelf.
Angels and other heavenly beings appeared to joseph and god enabled him to translate the book of mormon and start the lds church. Occult, supernatural, magical thinking mormonthink. Messages of the book of mormon messages of the book of mormon. Mormon prophets who lived from 600 bc to ad 400 wrote the book.
The mormon view of heaven and hell the bottomline guide to. Their written testimonies are included herewith as the testimony of three witnesses and the testimony of eight witnesses. October 11, 2019 messages of the book of mormon after warning of the consequences of rebelling against god and his spirit see previous post, those who rebel against god, king benjamin touches on the joy in store for those who wholeheartedly receive gods commandments and spirit. But keep in mind that horses in the book of mormon are one of the biggest weaknesses in a book abounding with strengths. Apr 18, 2020 april 16, 2020 april 17, 2020 messages of the book of mormon alma declares that the mocker and persecutor is not suited for heaven. How can the book of mormon help me draw closer to jesus. Jun 04, 2010 and i dont mean what they think or believe, because obviously alot of stuff in their books, they can say ohh our profit got a message from god so not its different now. Church authorities have recently asked that members refrain from refering to the church of jesus christ of latterday saints as mormon church or lds church. The mormon missionary lessons the bottomline guide to. Feb 05, 2018 none of this will satisfy the critics.
A comparison of mormon doctrines with the book of mormon. The celestial kingdom is the highest of the three degrees of glory. Clearly the book of mormon revises this passage, but it retains that part of the kjv which has been questioned by modern scholarship. While the bible affirms only the presence of heaven or hell, mormonism maintains that there is perdition, or hell, which is reserved for murderers, apostates from the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, and the devil and his angels. I was truly inspired by this account of the life hereafter and the lessons he learned i could hear ring true. The mormon term exaltation is more nearly equivalent to the biblical term salvation. James says you can have your spiritual eyes opened to see gods plan for you, past, present and future. Joseph smith must have gotten hold of some peyote, or something similar, when he wrote these things. Messages from heaven by seth adam smith november 9, 2011 youth from eastern europe share what they have learned from reading the book of mormon. May 15, 2017 the mormon view of heaven may 15, 2017 by bob wilkin in blog we recently marapr 2017 published an article by me about heaven and hell in our magazine, grace in focus. Because that ye have a bible ye need not suppose that it contains all my words.
Smith claims that the prophet who last contributed to the work returned to earth as an angel and told him where to find it. Testimony of the book of mormon mormon messages youtube. Prophets and revelationpresident monson and president erying encouraged youth to read the book of mormon. Dec 22, 2011 three degrees of heaven with three degrees in the top. The book of mormon was written by joseph smith in march 1830. Like the whole polygamy thing, its in their book of mormon that they can have alot of wives, but their like ohhh we dont believe that now, even though its printed right in their official book. That the book of mormon replaces the corresponding matthean passage is shown by the fact that the verses immediately before and after this section in the book of mormon correspond to the verses in the kjv before and after matthew 5. President monson and president erying encouraged youth to read the book of mormon.
What i saw jesus doing in heaven will rock your world. Thus, when nephi is told he will be able to open and close things in heaven he may have taken. Mother in heaven mormonism, the mormon church, beliefs. Alert readers of the book of mormon today can notice how much it teaches about the temple and how central the temple and its ordinances are to its main messages. 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. Instead, he taught that there are three heavenly kingdoms where nearly all people will be saved for eternity, while only a very tiny number of people will not be saved. Messages from heaven by seth adam smith november 9, 2011 youth from eastern europe share what they have learned from reading the book of mormon and writing down their impressions. Thats a big question, but heres a few to get you started. It is thought by the lds church to be the third heaven referred to by the. I also find that the prophesies in the book of mormon are coming true. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. What does the book of mormon teach about the temple.
The book of mormon is a volume of holy scripture comparable to the. While his body was being kept alive by medical support equipment, his spirit passed into the world beyond. We can all experience more joy in our individual lives when we turn to him who loves us most. Nov 26, 2011 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. For this reason, while i have not yet changed the name of the website, where possible, i have attempted to make other changes by removing all usage. But in the book of mormon, we read of his visit to the americas after he died and rose again. The nine time tony award winner is still as outrageous as ever the book of mormon at the shubert theater, new haven, ct. As we touched on above, the prophet joseph smith translated the ancient book by what he called a revelation from god.
The term has been appropriated and trademarked by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints in an. Like and subscribe na din kung may katanungan pa kayo about sa lds, message niyo lang ako sa aking page sa fb. The bible the bible teaches that all men have sinned and fallen short of the glory of god. In the first of the season three book of mormon videos, king benjamin preaches to his people for a final time before declaring his son mosiah as the new king. Mormons use the term exaltation to refer to attain a place in the highest level of heaven. If the book is true, as i believe it is, it should hardly be surprising that serious unresolved questions marks persist in some areas.
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