Revelation 10 book of mormon moroni

Members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints value the bible and the book of mormon as sources for revelation about the organization of christs church, the commandments, plan of salvation, the process of repentance, important spiritual events such as christs life and ministry, and as an example of gods dealings with men. The book of moroni chapter 10 a testimony of the book of mormon comes by the power of the holy ghostthe gifts of the spirit are dispensed to the faithfulspiritual gifts always accompany. Explorations in critical methodology, edited by brent lee metcalf. The book of mormon plates were finally deposited in the hill cumorah by moroni, a faithful servant of jesus christ. So the title page most probably was written, or at least given its final form, after moroni had finished his work on the book of ether, sometime between ad 400 and 421 see mormon 8. For those parts which are prophetic, it will be much easier to see meaning after the events have transpired. Revelations to nephite prophets as a source part a august 4, 2017. Later, an angel named moroni is said to have told him where to find golden tablets inscribed with the revelation. Moroni appears on the cover of some editions of the book of mormon. Apr 20, 2011 on the flip side, if moronis promise is false that is, the truth of the book of mormon cannot or will not be revealed through prayer via the holy ghost then so is the rest of the book of mormon.

Is moroni 16 from the book of mormon an example of. Moronis famous promise assures those who have read the book of. An interesting case study in point is the occurrence of two clear parallels to 1 john in moroni 78, as shown in the table below. Fourth nephi through moroni, from zion to destruction. Moroni x 10 book of mormon study text mormons in transition. Clair poulson, samuel, moronis young warrior tapes and samuel, gadiantons foe tapes sealings and mercies. First john in the book of mormon moronis new testament, part.

An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from. Smith claimed he found these tablets buried on a hill in new york. It is fitting that the book of mormon ends with moronis plea to both read the book and pray about its veracity moroni 10. Dec 21, 2008 the book of moroni chapter 10 a testimony of the book of mormon comes by the power of the holy ghostthe gifts of the spirit are dispensed to the faithfulspiritual gifts always accompany. Discussions on the book of mormon moroni 8 10 youtube. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the plates of nephi, who claimed that it had been. Mormons love to say that they are not trying to convert others to their religion. First, after assuming expecting the book of mormon to be true, one is to then ask god to reveal that it is true. Book of mormon, 1830, page ii the joseph smith papers. Chapter 10 of moroni opens and closes with an invitation. Dec 26, 2014 3 o god, the eternal father, we ask thee in the name of thy son, jesus christ, to bless and sanctify this bread to the souls of all those who partake of it. It also mentions that it includes moronis abridgment of the book of ether, about the people of jared. The book of mormon, the actual title given from moroni an account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the plates of nephi.

Moroni writes for the benefit of the lamanitesthe nephites who will not deny christ are put to death. The purpose of sharing my thoughts by annotating the book of mormon was to inspire you to seek personal revelation, to ask additional questions, and prepare you to receive more holiness. It was first published in march 1830 by joseph smith as the book of mormon. A bronze statue of the angel moroni blowing a trumpet stands atop the mormon temple in salt lake city, and an image of moroni is often found in mormon literature. Dec, 2019 the book of mormon, the actual title given from moroni an account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the plates of nephi. Moronis promise the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. In fact, nephi, jacob, mormon, and moroni, the four most prominent writers of the book, all testify in sobering farewell statements that we will stand with them at the judgment bar of god to answer for what we have done with the teachings of the book of mormon see 2 nephi 33.

Dec, 2019 the book of mormon is the most clear roadmap to coming to christ than any book ever written. A testimony of the book of mormon comes by the power of the holy ghostthe gifts of the spirit are dispensed to the faithfulspiritual gifts always accompany faithmoronis words speak from the dustcome unto christ, be perfected in him, and sanctify your souls. Reading speed autoscroll paragraphs autoadvance to next chapter chapter 10. He also added the book of ether into the plates, which is primarily an abridgment of jaredite writings, but also contains extensive commentary by moroni, especially in ether. If it is true, certainly doing as it directs would produce the results it promises. Of course, this method of translation is as occultic as it gets. Plain reason, not to mention all the force of scriptures revelation of the character of god, testifies that god would. The book of mormon is a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible. Because it was a revelation from god to joseph smith. Jul 29, 2018 the book of mormon infamously draws heavily on the bible, including the new testament, which its supposed ancient authors would never have seen. Readers of the book of mormon must resist the impulse to believe, as laman and others did, that god expects us to rely upon our own reason and intellect when it comes to interpreting scripture. Preface to book of mormon, circa august 1829, page iii. The holy spirit can confirm the reality of any truth. Moroni, the last of the nephite prophets religious studies center.

The book of mormon is the most clear roadmap to coming to christ than any book ever written. The book of mormon department of christian defense. Nowhere is this more evident than in the writings attributed to moroni toward the end of the book of mormon. Moroni is portrayed by a statue on the spires of most mormon temples because he is believed to be the angel referred to in the book of revelations 14. Behold, i would exhort you that when ye shall read these things, if it be wisdom in god that ye should read them, that ye would remember how merciful the lord hath been unto the children of men, from the creation of adam even down until the time that. Latterday commentary on the book of mormon compiled by k. During the shake, the trumpet held by the angel moroni statue slipped from his hands. Latter day saints believe the plates were the source material for the book of mormon. The book of mormon narrates the historical, religious, political, and military events that shaped and continue to inform the churchs teachings. First john in the book of mormon moronis new testament. An assurance is then given that if one is sincere, god will manifest that the book is true see moroni 16 10. The book of mormon infamously draws heavily on the bible, including the new testament, which its supposed ancient authors would never have seen. The tablets had egyptianlike symbols which smith translated into the original book of mormon through the use of a seer stone.

He was the son of the prophet mormon for whom the book of mormon is named. A knowledge of the truth of the book of mormon or of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints is not something that is casually obtained. It is a record of gods dealings with ancient inhabitants of the americas and contains the fulness of the everlasting gospel. Apr 12, 2017 in this way, section 46, like moroni 10, reaffirms that spiritual gifts are appropriate, but only if they are good, just, true, and bring people to christ. The book of mormon an account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the plates of nephi wherefore, it is an abridgment of the record of the people of nephi, and also of the lamaniteswritten to the lamanites, who are a remnant of the house of israel. Oxford university press, 2010, 176, 177, and kindle location 6815. Moroni is the ascribed author of chapters 8 and 9 of mormon s record within the larger book of mormon, the entire book of moroni, and the title page of the book of mormon.

Understand major doctrines and principles taught in the book of mormon. Thus the book of mormon was translated by the gift and power of god and not by man david whitmer, an address to all believers in christ concord, ca. A presupposition of the existence of the holy spirit is not required. A comparison of book of mormon, bible, and traditional. Anyone challenging an investigator to pray about the book of mormon should never. How will god manifest the truth of the book of mormon. Israel, ten lost tribes of and the lost tribes of israel shall have the words of the nephites and the jews. The title page and moroni 10 book of mormon study notes. Smith translated the ancient language into english through divine revelation.

The book of mormon closes with an appeal to pray to god asking him to reveal that the book is true. Moroni, as a mortal man, was the last author of the book of mormon, burying the metal plates upon which it was recorded, some 421 years after the birth of christ. In this way, section 46, like moroni 10, reaffirms that spiritual gifts are appropriate, but only if they are good, just, true, and bring people to christ. Why do new testament words and phrases show up in the book of mormon. Again, either the book of mormon is true or it is false. Salisbury, katharine smith april 10, 1895, walker, kyle r. The title page to the book of mormon announces the book to be the result of the spirit of prophecy and of revelationwritten by way of commandment. He is later known as the angel moroni, who presented the golden plates to joseph smith, who translated the plates upon which the book of mormon was originally written.

One need not take their word for the truth of their religion. Moroni 10 the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. And i seal up these records after i have spoken a few words by way of exhortation unto you. Thus, by refusing to test the book of mormon by moroni 10. Introductory pages of the book of mormon book of mormon. Book of mormon commentary moroni 10 1 moroni 10 by the time that chapter was written moroni had wandered alone some thirtysix years from ad 385 to ad 421. Jan 02, 2020 a bronze statue of the angel moroni blowing a trumpet stands atop the mormon temple in salt lake city, and an image of moroni is often found in mormon literature. Now i, moroni, write somewhat as seemeth me good, and i write unto my brethren the lamanites. After studying revelation 14 and other latterday saint literature. Thus, contrary to previous thinking, moronis revelation may have, in fact, been accurate. If we will follow on a regular basis the process that moroni outlines, we will receive much more revelation from the lord. Captain moronis famous epistleand the revelation behind. And i would that they should know that more than four hundred and twenty years have passed away since the sign was given of the.

A testimony of the book of mormon comes by the power of the holy ghostthe gifts of the spirit are dispensed to the faithfulspiritual gifts always accompany faith moroni s words speak from the dustcome unto christ, be perfected in him, and sanctify your souls. A testimony of the book of mormon comes by the power of the holy ghostthe gifts of the spirit are dispensed to the faithfulspiritual gifts always. The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which adherents believe contains writings of ancient prophets who lived on the american continent from approximately 2200 bc to ad 421. An interesting case study in point is the occurrence of two clear parallels to 1 john in moroni 78, as shown in the table. Book of mormon pushes personal revelation deseret news. They discuss the last recorded correspondence between mormon and. As moroni says, we must have real intent while having faith in christ. For some parts of the book of revelation, joseph smith, first prophet of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, often inadvertently called the. How do the bible and book of mormon help us understand the sealing power. And i would that they should know that more than four hundred and twenty years have passed away since the sign was given of the coming of christ. On the flip side, if moronis promise is false that is, the truth of the book of mormon cannot or will not be revealed through prayer via the holy ghost then so is the rest of the book of mormon.

Introductory pages of the book of mormon book of mormon central. How can we tell if a modern revelation comes from god or satan. Then by personal revelation in the fathers own good time, the father will. According to lds theology, moroni started out as a human being. Skousen, critical methodology and the book of mormon, 7. The book was written by many ancient prophets by the spirit of prophecy and revelation. Book of mormon prophets emphatically rejected the notion of infallible scripture. He followed in the footsteps of his father, mormon after whom the book of mormon is named as keeper of an ancient record detailing the history and eventual destruction of their people, the nephites, by their enemies, the lamanites. In it, mormon, who abridged the record, states that if there are faults they are the mistakes of men. Native americans, dna, and the mormon church salt lake city, ut. Wherefore it is an abridgment of the record of the people of ne phi. According to smith, the angel was the guardian of the golden plates, buried in the hill cumorah near smiths home in western new york.