Mormonism is centered on jesus christ and his role as creator and redeemer. How many times is jesus mentioned in the book of mormon, using. May 12, 2015 how many references in the book of mormon refer to the name of jesus besides the great i am. A study of the messiah and his mission according to holy scriptures both ancient. Dec 12, 2016 moroni 45 present the prayers that the nephites used in administering the sacrament of the lords supper. The book of mormon is another witness of jesus christ and confirms truths from the holy bible. During the christmas season we read from the bible about the birth of jesus christ in luke 2.
Study aid for those that dont have the time to read themselves. The book of mormon is a second testament of jesus christ. Jesus christ and his doctrine are the only way to eternal life. Ten testimonies of jesus christ from the book of mormon. One of the four volumes of scripture accepted by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. More information about the ministry of jesus christ prophet joseph f. I dont think the answer is written down anywhere, but i recall hearing that there are over 100. The book of mormon persuades us to believe in christ. Another testament of jesus christ is to convey to the modern world powerful testimonies of the divine mission and essential attributes of jesus christ. Since it was first published in september 1915, jesus the christ has been a classic text on the life and ministry of the savior. The following topics and references provide insight into the. There literally is not a more christcentered book in the world. In its more than 6,000 verses, the book of mormon refers to jesus christ almost 4,000 times and by 100 different names. Smith beheld a vision of the spirit world, where the spirits of men and women go after death to await resurrection and judgment.
A vivid historical chronicle, the book of mormon documents the rise and fall of early civilizations and the waxing and waning of their faith. What the book of mormon tells us about jesus christ. Why is the book of mormon another testament of jesus christ. Bednar chronicled jesus christ s birth from what we have in the book of luke in the new testament, as well as the book of mormon. Appearance and ministry to the inhabitants of the americas. The book of mormon, above all else, bears witness to the divinity of jesus christ and contains the doctrines of the gospel of jesus christ. Another belief unique to the lds church is that of eternal families and eternal marriage. Bible ties to the book of mormon bible reference for lds. Citing religious sources brigham young universityidaho. Through the book of mormon, translated by joseph smith, came additional insights concerning the person and powers of jesus the christ. Mormon prophets have taught that jesus was conceived by sexual intercourse physical union between god the father and mary. The following topics and references provide insight into the peoples, places, doctrines, and events of the book of mormon.
The book of mormon is a musical comedy with music, lyrics and book by trey parker, robert lopez, and matt stone first staged in 2011, the play is a satirical examination of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints beliefs and practices that ultimately endorses the positive power of love and service. The prophet joseph smith said, 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. We learn that he is the holy one of israel, the god of abraham, isaac and jacob 1 nephi 19. Bible quotations are from the new american standard version. Simply put, the name christ is a greek translation of the jewish name messiah, which both mean the anointed. How many references in the book of mormon refer to the name of jesus besides the great i am. 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. How many references in the book of mormon refer to the. Follow the example below, take note that the book, chapter, and verse will not be written in the full works cited citation. Eternal marriage bible references for lds church beliefs. The book of mormon is the most correct of any book on earth because it centers upon the truth, even jesus christ, says elder david a. Charles tate, an english professor at byu did some numbercrunching and heres what he found. Bible ties to the book of mormon bible reference for lds beliefs.
He is not only the center of mormon worship, he leads the church personally through revelation to his prophet the president of the church and by giving the authority to church priesthoodholders to act in his name. It would be impossible to discuss all of them, since the savior is mentioned an average of every 1. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints, 1981, 2nd nephi 32. Dec 18, 2018 in 1982, the phrase another testament of jesus christ was added as a subtitle to the book of mormon. Romney has said, one who gets the understanding, the vision, and the spirit of the resurrected lord through a careful study of the text jesus the christ by elder james e. For information on sources of mormon quotations, see the section titled mormon. Romney has said, one who gets the understanding, the vision. Christ in the book of mormon book of mormon evidence.
Nov 12, 2019 references to jesus christ in the book of mormon it has been pointed out that the name christ is not used in the small plates of nephi until jacob learns the name from an angel see 2 nephi 10. He that endureth to the end, the same shall be saved. The book of mormon is a volume of scripture that centers on god the father and his son, jesus christ. Reference guide to the book of mormon the church of jesus. There are also many more scriptures in the bible and the book of.
It was written to testify that jesus is the christ. Both volumes of scripture are a compilation of teachings as recorded by ancient prophets. The book of mormon is one of four sacred texts or standard works of the lds. In a day when many claim that the mormon church is a cult and certainly not a christian church, it is interesting to note that the book of mormon has 476 references to the lord jesus christ by name. The main nephite prophets who quoted isaiah were nephi, jacob, and abinadi. May 30, 2020 1 nephi 11 read aloud from the book of mormon. The book of mormon teaches that ultimately a testimony of the redeeming power of christ is confirmed by the power of the holy spirit, whether one lives before, during, or after the mortal life of christ moroni 10. Jesus christ in the scriptures the encyclopedia of mormonism. For information on sources of mormon quotations, see the section titled mormon documents. The crucifixion of jesus christ in the book of mormon.
But at its core, this sacred volume of scripture was foreordained to come forth in these latter days with a fundamental purpose. Some may wonder what it means that the book of mormon is another testament and why this additional description is so important. The book of mormon teaches that ultimately a testimony of the redeeming power of christ is confirmed by the power of the holy spirit, whether one lives before, during, or after the mortal life of christ. It is an abridgment by an ancient prophet named mormon of the records of ancient inhabitants of the americas. For example, jesus identified lehis descendants as those who, in the last days, will go among the gentiles as a lion among the beasts of the forest micah 5. Next to the book of mormon references in this chart are corresponding references in the book of isaiah. The mormon view of jesus christ mormonism, the mormon. As is well known, the book of mormon is saturated with references to jesus christ. Dec 30, 2018 this is a misconception that neither christ or church existed before the new testament. In this chart the old testament passages quoted by jesus are listed in the left column, with corresponding book of mormon references listed on the righthand.
The church of jesus christ of latterday saintsedit. This doctrine and practice restored to us in the latter days is a. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints believes the book of mormon is a companion scripture to the bible. The book of mormon says, and we talk of christ, we rejoice in christ, we preach of christ, we prophesy of christ, and we write according to our prophecies, that our children may know to what source they.
Consider what the book of mormon teaches us about what the savior did to lift and ease our burdens. Useful book of mormon quotations on revelations of christ. Jehovah, immanuel, holy messiah, lamb of god, redeemer of israel, and so on. Why are there christ and church references in the book of. This chart lists book of mormon passages that quote or paraphrase the words of isaiah, which held great meaning for the nephites and also apply to us today. Welcome to the christian center for book of mormon study and. Hundreds of years before the saviors coming, the children of lehi the first book of mormon prophet, about 600 b. There are 25% more references to christ than in the new testament. The book of mormon is a pillar of revealed truth supporting and upholding the chief cornerstone, who is jesus christ. Its not a search that one can simply do by checking a search engine. The reader can follow the savior throughout this holy scripture where he is identified as the holy one of israel, the rock, the. The book of mormon was preserved to come forth in these latter days to convince the jew and gentile that jesus is the christ, the eternal god. The book of mormon was translated into danish in 1850 as the first language other than english.
This article shows how the book of mormon acts as another testament in its role as an additional record of gods covenants, as a sign of gods power. Mormons teach that salvation exaltation comes through faith in christ plus baptism plus works, i. Christ to suffer temptations, and pain of body for us. He is not only the center of mormon worship, he leads the church personally through revelation to his. Being aware of the number of references to christ, having an understanding of the meanings for each name, and knowing when his influence can be greatest. It is a spiritual topic, associated with faith, belief, testimony, emotion, revelation, and personal conviction.
Its purpose is to verify the divine sonship of the nazarene to those who ask with a sincere heart, with real intent, having faith in christ. Jesus christ took upon himself our sins, pains, and infirmities. How many times is jesus mentioned in the book of mormon. Citing the book of mormon and other common religious sources mla the book of. According to lds infographic, there are 3,925 references to christ in the volume. The book of mormon another testament of jesus christ. In 1982, the phrase another testament of jesus christ was added as a subtitle to the book of mormon. Finding the first use of the name christ in the book of mormon. The book of mormon speaks to the spirit and to the heart of the reader like no other volume of scripture. The prophet joseph smith said, 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 joseph smith, history of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, 7 vols. Apr 11, 2020 book of mormon references to deity by charles d. Reference guide to the book of mormon church of jesus christ. The foregoing are not by any means all of the references in the book of mormon identifying jesus as the ancient god of israel known as jehovah, but they are.
The book of mormon says, and we talk of christ, we rejoice in christ, we preach of christ, we prophesy of christ, and we write according to our prophecies, that our children may know to what source they may look for a remission of their sins 2 nephi 25. The book of mormon read aloud one chapter at a time. The book of mormon testifies of christ church of jesus. For the use of students and missionaries of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints classic reprint william a. 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. This witness strengthens mormon belief in the savior. The book of mormon is a musical comedy with music, lyrics and book by trey parker, robert lopez, and matt stone first staged in 2011, the play is a satirical examination of the church of jesus christ of. The book of mormon is another testament of jesus christa sacred witness that he lives and acts for the immortality and eternal life of man. Citing the book of mormon and other common religious sources mla the book of mormon.
Stisas recent post got me thinking about commonly used names for christ in the book of mormon, and how it might look to map out how the most. Talmage will find that he has greatly increased his moving faith in our. Underlined scripture references have been hyperlinked to the scriptures. What the book of mormon tells us about jesus christ religious. Although these prayers, as known to moroni, were recorded here centuries after the visit of christ to the book of mormon peoples, moroni indicated that the elders and priests of his time administered it according to the commandments of christ in a manner that moroni. Apr 20, 20 in this series, we are exploring some of the references to the lord jesus christ in the book of mormon. Jun 25, 2019 in the first presidencys christmas devotional in 2015, elder david a. 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. We learn that he is the holy one of israel, the god of abraham. Names of christ in the book of mormon the church of jesus christ. It is a spiritual topic, associated with faith, belief, testimony, emotion, revelation, and personal.
1575 991 678 332 839 699 1353 547 1571 1025 226 240 90 500 894 1390 1316 1031 436 1444 1231 273 696 842 1404 791 1243 656 1360 1381 1104 867 801 349 394 160 155 1446 507 1362 972 675 32 232