It was first published in march 1830 by joseph smith as the book of mormon. When chris called to see whatever happened to the interview footage a few years later, clark and parker asked chris if he would be willing to share his story with the world as mormon message. In the 1950s, elder legrand richardss book a marvelous work and a wonder provided the template for missionary discussions, despite the fact that it was a collection of biblical proof texts that scarcely referenced any book of mormon passages at all. An lds family discusses their divorce may 27, 2010. The book of mormon, like the bible, teaches about jesus.
I have no doubt in my mind that this is a true book and that the church of jesus christ of latterday saints is the only true church on the earth. Its followers hold that it is a divinely inspired work revealed to and translated by the. We are called the mormons as a nickname, and this comes from the book of mormon which is a book like the bible. After watching the latest book of mormon video, i wonder if that is how ammon the missionary would feel about being known as the guy who cut off the arms. As you read its pages, you can find answers to lifes toughest questions. Mormon messages by topic short videos from the lds church. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the plates of nephi. Unless otherwise indicated, all content on this channel is ed by intel. The churchs official name is the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. The only bible that joseph smith relied on was the king james version. Using the book of mormon to meet todays challenges. The podcast contains interviews with youth throughout the world. There is a dark side of the law of conformity or social proof demonstrated by the fact that it has long been witnessed that following the suicide of a wellknown person that has made frontpage, the suicide rate goes up markedly. One missionary, elder price, is an enthusiastic gogetter with a strong.
David bailey on science and the lds church, and how science has strengthened his faith in god and the church june 17, 2010. The official name of the mormon church is the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. A book of mormon story the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Many people accuse lds apologists of lying for the lord. It was first published in 1830 in palmyra, new york, and was thereafter widely reprinted and translated. Book of mormon central, did abinadi prophesy during pentecost. If we read and pray about it, heavenly father will let us know that the book of mormon is true. A daily podcast for the youth of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. At mormon discussions we look to help you navigate mormonism. One who knows and loves the book of mormon, who has read it several times, who has an abiding testimony of its truthfulness, and who applies its teachings. Some of the artwork is better than others, but its a great way to teach children the book of mormon stories. The two thousand stripling warriors, also known as the army of helaman, are an army of young men in the book of mormon, first mentioned in the book of alma. They are portrayed as extremely valiant and loyal warriors.
We believe that through the atonement of christ, all mankind may be saved, by obedience to the laws and ordinances of the gospel. What piqued my interest was the teaser that it featured their attempt to seek support and answers from spencer fluhman of the byu maxwell institute. Finding doctrine and meaning in book of mormon isaiah. I had worked as a designer and editor on another black and white illustrated story related to the book of mormon called the book of mormon on trial back in 2003. Bad book of mormon apologetics lds church is true blog.
In part one, clark shares his experience as a young gay mormon coming from a conservative lds background, his mission to mexico, and how he and his family came to terms with his decision to leave the church. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints youtube. Lds apologists have a pretty bad reputation among nonlds, and its not just a good vs evil thing. See more ideas about mormon quotes, church quotes and lds quotes. I would particularly urge you to read again and again the book of mormon and ponder and apply its teachings. Although women do not play a prominent role in most book of mormon stories, their importance and influence is apparent.
Prophets and apostles have counseled us how to use the book of mormon. This is the media channel of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. The book of mormons missionary message to a 21stcentury. See more ideas about mormon messages, mormon channel and latter day saints. The production may attempt to entertain audiences for an evening, but the book of mormon as a volume of scripture will change peoples lives forever by bringing them closer to christ. This powerful mormon message has over 1 million views, making it one of the top videos on mormon channels youtube. Mormons believe that the book of mormon confirms information found in the holy bible.
See more ideas about mormon quotes, book of mormon quotes and lds quotes. Many people dont know a lot about the book of mormon. Book of mormon, work accepted as holy scripture, in addition to the bible, in the church of jesus christ of latterday saints and other mormon churches. America is a covenant land, whose promise has been declared in the book of mormon since ancient times by prophets who saw our day. Find out how you can develop a closer relationship with him through the book of mormon. The conception of the family among the nephites was multigenerational, and book of mormon prophets repeatedly taught true doctrines and principles designed to strengthen family relationships and. How the lds churchs response to the book of mormon. Although family matters often recede to the background of the book of mormons narrative, the thematic importance of the family is never very far from the records core message. 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. Book of mormon stories by the church of jesus christ of. Mormon messages are short videos from the lds church featuring the words of prophets and apostles about values and principles important to society. A young bishop in england describes how the book of mormon came to life for him and changed his perspective forever.
This is a question that popped into my head as i watched the newest book of mormon video about the wellknown story of alma and amulek. How to improve your marriage after one of you loses their testimony june 3, 2010. A dynamic, interactive, webfriendly presentation of the book of mormon. I think that the book of mormon actually helps to complete the message that the bible is sharing to the world. Elder kimballs book has become a staple of mormon reading, the book that many bishops give to members struggling with sin and many mission presidents assign their missionaries to read. I had felt a connection to the golden plates project, not just as a fan, but because michael mentioned the book of mormon on trial in his introduction included in the books. The nickname was given to the church and its members from the name of one of its books of scripture. As i watched the beautiful portrayal of the story of ammon and king lamoni, i gained a few insights about this courageous missionary and other members of this story. Latterday saint students recognize this as the gospel covenant that was given to those who sustained heavenly fathers plan in the council in heaven. The book of mormon the bible family is forever purpose of life coming closer to god jesus christs church forgiveness life after death baptism temples healthy living belong worship services people and programs missionaries. The text gives an account of ancient prophets who lived. When the book of mormon musical opened on broadway in 2011, the church of jesus christ of latterday saints issued the following statement. Figure 1 shows that the book of mormons basic message, according to the title page, centers on the covenant of the lord. Help youth love the book of mormon with firstrate digital.
Spencer fluhman and brooke and josh miller nuanced. Any of the awesome content or the solid opinions expressed, implied or included in mormon discussion incs awesome podcast lineup and production are solely those of mormon discussion inc. The goal of this podcast is to help children and young adults grow closer to the savior through a daily study of the book of mormon. The message and pictures featured in book of mormon stories for little children provide an excellent springboard for many teaching moments in enjoyable, inspirational, and motivational settings. A forum for exmormons and others who have been affected by mormonism to share news, commentary, and comedy about the mormon church. An unprecedented sculpture park to celebrate the book of. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. John dehlin did a five hour exit story podcast episode with brooke and josh miller, a 30 something, exmormon couple from saratoga springs, utah.
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