Surprisingly, mormonism is probably as different from christianity as hinduism is from buddhism. The difference between christianity and mormonism the dictionary defines a christian as one who professes belief in the teachings of jesus christ. Regarding the differences between mormons and christians, the former sect believes in the book of mormon, otherwise known as the mormon bible as well as the holy bible. Can we view it with the same regard as we view the bible. While claiming to follow the bible, are they actually contradicting the word of god. Christianity revelation furthermore, in sharp distinction to orthodox christian theology, mormons do not believe that the bible is the infallible repository for redemptive revelation. What is the difference between the bible and the book of. And for those of you who want proof outside the bofm, there is archaeological evidence supporting jesus appearance in the new world, including the ruins of preeuropean christian churches. In reality, no part of the mormon message is biblically christian or the biblical gospel the good news of jesus christ as portrayed in the bible. The text of the lds churchs englishlanguage bible is the authorized king james version. While different translations do use different words in places, the meaning is always preserved. Mormons, while holding that the bible is a part of the canon of scripture, add to it several mormon works. The bible has numerous sections that are nondoctrinal in nature, such as historical, proverbial.
To reiterate, mormonism is not christian because it denies one or more of the essential doctrines of christianity that are stated in the bible. Overall, i recommend this book for readers wanting to learn more about how the bible and book of mormon. Here are the significant points of difference between the bible and the book of mormon. The book of mormon vs the bible christian research institute. The bible the bible teaches that all men have sinned and fallen short of the glory of god. They believe that only then will they find happiness in life. It will become very obvious that mormonism does not agree with the bible. A comparison between christian doctrine and mormon doctrine.
Mormon polytheism completely separates it from biblical christianity. In keeping with this commonly held definition, the key to determining whether mormonism is christian or not is ascertaining if. Contradictions between the book of mormon and the holy bible. These are sold as the lost parts of the christian gospel. The book of mormon is more correct than the bible, history of the church, 4.
The bible and the book of mormon why christianity is true but. In fact, although the book of mormon quotes heavily from the bible including parts of the bible the supposed ancient book of mormon writers had never seen, it also contradicts the bible and undermines its sufficiency and reliability. One cannot be a true christian and believe that a pantheon of gods and goddesses existsnor that we can become gods ourselves. Many people believe the mormon church is simply a denomination or group within christianity. Church members officially regard the book of mormon as the most correct book of scripture, in that a man would get nearer to god by abiding by its precepts, than any other book. Mormonism also teaches that god the father has a body of flesh and bones. The mormon jesus introduction mormons openly profess to believe in jesus christ. And whereas the bible is organically linked to the earthly ministry of jesus christ by extensive surviving manuscript evidence going back as far as a. Contrary to lds church claims, the bible did not prophesy about the book of mormon. Of course, outside of the mormon s own writings, there are no records, no evidence whatsoever of any such visit by jesus to the americas.
The church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds or mormon church professes to be a christian church. Whatever the doctrinal differences that exist between the latterday saints and. Difference between mormons and christians compare the. 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. In fact, although the book of mormon quotes heavily from the bible including parts of the bible the supposed ancient book of mormon writers had never seen, it also contradicts the bible. If the mormon church were truly a restored church, one would expect to. Whats the difference between mormonism and christianity in a. In the ensuing months they debated the differences between christianity and mormonism. The bible says believers were first called christians after pauls ministry in antioch. The book of mormon is remarkably christfocused, and. The book of mormon is actually silent on critical mormon theology teachings of mormons not found in book of mormon or bible.
The father has a body of flesh and bones as tangible as mans. Following is a short comparison between christian doctrine and mormon doctrine. Mormon beliefs about jesus versus christian beliefs about jesus. In light of the recent interest in mormonism, it will be helpful to compare and contrast some of the key differences between mormonism and christianity. In the bible, only marks gospel has sentences frequently begin with and, whereas sentences frequently begin with and in any book within the book of mormon. The book of mormon contradicts itself and other inspired mormon writings. We present bible truths in love and kindness ephesians 4. Official name of the mormon church is the church of jesus christ of latter day saints. Mormons express the doctrines of mormonism using standard biblical terminology and have similar views about the nature of jesus atonement, bodily resurrection, and second coming as traditional christianity. What is the difference between the mormon jesus and the. Whats the difference between christianity and the mormon. Following is a comparison between christian doctrine and mormon doctrine. So much for the book of mormon being a different gospel than the bible the record of this visit is found in the book of 3rd nephi, in the book of mormon. Jun 09, 2009 if we compare the historical, prophetical, and doctrinal parts of the book of mormon with the great truths of science and nature, we find no contradictionsno absurditiesnothing unreasonable.
Joseph smith did not refer to passages from the book of mormon in his writings or sermons, nor was it cited very often by early church leaders. The book of mormon is indeed another testament of jesus christ, as its title. Nov 06, 2006 order the dvd at the book of mormon claims to be a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible. Mar 21, 2010 the mormon bible is the book of mormon, which the mormons believe supercedes and completes the bible. That is most assuredly not christian according to the bible. God has existed eternally in perfection, and has never had less of his infinite power and wisdom than he has today.
What is the difference between mormon bible and the christian. This is the main cause why different christian churches exist. The egyptian language was a very corrupt language from idol. The egyptian language was a very corrupt language from. These include the bible as far as it is translated correctly articles of faith 1. This comparison of mormonism and biblical christianity is made for the benefit of those who have accepted mormonism and also for those who have not. In some cases, entire passages are duplicated in the book of mormon. An indepth study released by the barna group on behalf of the american bible society found that 50 percent of americans believe the bible, quran and the book of mormon hold different expressions of the same truths. In fact, mormonism uses the same words found in christianity, but it redefines them. Christianity christians hold that the bible is the sole infallible authority for life and faith. An faq on the difference between mormonism and biblical. Jul 30, 2019 what are the major differences between the bible and the book of mormon. These different interpretations result in many different christian churches. Book of mormon vs christianity what is the truth of life.
The book of mormon contradicts itself and the bible. The bible is not a book but a collection of 66 books, written over a span of 1600 years across 3 continents, by over 40 writers inspired by god in 3 languages yet it has one primary theme the glory of god and salvat. The rage has come from mormon claims that the book of mormon contains new revelation superseding and correcting the bible, and that. The pearl of great price, and covenants and doctrines. The book of mormon contains a consistent theme from start to finish. Mormonism vs christianity difference and comparison diffen. According to our teachings, satan and an army of supporters were cast down to earth from the premortal spirit world. Jul 06, 2011 the bible came first, not the book of mormon. Latterday saints believe the melding of early christian theology with greek. Baptists believe and follow the teachings of only one authority, which is the bible. What is the difference between mormonism and biblical. Aug, 2015 many people believe the mormon church is simply a denomination or group within christianity.
The book of mormons alleged history of ancient north and south america contains not one shred of fact. Mormons accept the bible, the book of mormon, doctrine and covenants, and the pearl of great price as works of scripture. So, with a proper understanding of what mormonism really teaches, you will be able to see past those definitions. Mormons, on the other hand, read the bible in conjunction with the book of mormon. Finally, whereas the book of mormon has people wearing the name christian in about 73 b. The truth is, the book of mormon contains the same gospel as the new testament and is another witness to jesus christ but christians interpret their bible so much differently than was the original intent, they refuse to see it. The intrigue has come from the fact that latterday saints lds are so similar and yet so different. Jun 18, 2012 the republican nominee for president is a mormon, there is a play on broadway about the book of mormon and the lds church has launched a multimilliondollar ad campaign called im a mormon. Hierarchy in mormonism vs traditional christianity. Mormons believe that revelation did not stop with the bible. How does the book of mormons and the bible compare. After all, their church is labeled as the church of.
The lds edition of the bible is a version of the bible published by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church in english, spanish and portuguese. Instead, revelation continues in the modern age, starting with the book of mormon and continues with revelations to church apostles. Your bible is a translation directly from the best greek manuscripts we possess. The book of mormon, the doctrines of the covenant, and the pearl of great price. Mormons claim that total apostasy overcame the church following apostolic. However, a close look at its key book, the book of mormon, reveals many concerning contradictions between its teachings and the bible. The bible is the first witness and the book of mormon bears a second witness that all the promises, prophecies, and miracles in the bible are true. The baptism for the dead done in holy temples mormon doctrine pp.
An faq on the difference between mormonism and biblical christianity. Discover the basic beliefs and values of the religion of mormonism from a christian perspective, and learn how it differs from christianity. Do you know how to show a mormon person the difference in reliability between the bible and the book of mormon. A comparison between christian doctrine and mormon. Here are 7 major differences between mormons and christian theology. The purpose of the book is to convince the jew and the gentile that jesus is the christ. The republican nominee for president is a mormon, there is a play on broadway about the book of mormon and the lds church has launched a multimilliondollar ad campaign called im a mormon. The book of mormon confirms what the bible says about jesus christ and clarifies many other christian doctrines. What are the key differences between mormonism and christianity. This may be the view of faith in the book of mormon, but it is decidedly not the biblical view see john 20. What is the difference between mormon bible and the. The major differences are seen in their doctrines and their beliefs.
However, the book of mormon claims the christian church was established as early as 147 b. I recently accepted a live debate with a mormon at cornerstone church in arizona to have a dialogue about the main differences between christianity. The book of mormon has a much greater consistency of style than does the bible, which is much more clearly the work of many authors over a period of centuries. In their view, the book of mormon is the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion. It also includes the book of mormon bom which joseph smith. Aug 31, 2010 the following is adapted from the section on mormonism or the church of jesus christ of latterday saints in the esv study bible article on religious cults. Both the bible and the book of mormon declare themselves to. The book of mormon and the king james bible wikipedia. The book of mormon teaches that little children are not capable of sin. In mormonism the hierarchy of authority begins with jesus christ himself and continues to the presidency of the church.
Mormons also do not believe only in salvation but in what they call. Apologetics press the bible versus the book of mormon. Each book describes gods interactions with people in a different area of the world, but both books teach many of the same principles. The significant difference between the bible and the book of mormon is the period and place of. But is their jesus different from the jesus of the bible. Grant hardy1 despite the effort that went into the translation, joseph smith did not make the book the foundation of the church. Nov 23, 2019 among the major differences with traditional christianity, mormons do not believe in the concept of the unified trinity. The survey also found that americans are relying less on the bible. Different authors contributed to the writing of the holy bible whereas the book of mormon was first published by one man, joseph smith. Jan 04, 2011 their most revered reading is the book of mormon, which was published by smith in 1830. With mitt romney, a mormon and former bishop of the mormon religion, having run for president, many wonder are mormons christians. The teachings of the book of mormon like those in the bible provide witness to the divinity of christ and the reality of the atonement christ suffered for the sins of all mankind.
Whats the difference between mormonism and christianity. The first concern to consider is its declaration that the book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ. Nov 18, 2017 as a result, catholicism is the largest single branch of christianity. Its not uncommon for mormons to argue that they should be regarded as christians because their faith is centered on jesus christ. Mormonism and christianity have a complex theological, historical, and sociological relationship. 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. This is a great question, but somewhat impossible to answer in a nutshell, it would take a very big nutshell. Both the bible and the book of mormon declare themselves to be ancient. If we compare the historical, prophetical, and doctrinal parts of the. In their view, the book of mormon is the most correct of any book on earth, and. Now imagine that a second point, representing the book of mormon, is placed on the paper. What do mormons believe about apostasy and restoration. An extra book the book of mormon, a living prophet, and some extra intriguing secrets, the mormon temple and its rituals.
If we compare the historical, prophetical, and doctrinal parts of the book of mormon with the great truths of science and nature, we find no contradictionsno absurditiesnothing unreasonable. Mormonism vs christianity what are the difference in views of heaven. We believe that the church discovered what was inspired through prayer and the leading of the holy spirit. One day he started blasting me with things like the authenticity of joseph smiths claims to be a prophet. 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. If there are differences between the bible and the book of mormon, they reject the bible. Mormons view other christian churches as teaching some truth. The book of mormon contains many linguistic similarities to the king james bible kjv. The bible, however, is considered complete in itself. Mormon we believe the bible to be the word of god as far as it is translated correctly.
The primary difference between the christian bible and the jewish bible is the addition of the new testament, which fundamentally alters the relationship. This is, in part, because church members believe the bible was the result of a multiplestep translation process and the book of mormon was not. Christianity there is a lot in the press today concerning mormonism verses traditional christianity. In fact there are more lost, altered and changed sections in the book of mormon when you compare the original 1830 book of mormon to the current edition, than the few variant readings in the new testament. What are the key differences between mormonism and. Sometimes the quotation is explicit, as in the second book of nephi, which contains 18 quoted chapters of the book of isaiah. The mormon bible is the book of mormon, which the mormons believe supercedes and completes the bible. From its inception the christian faith, like judaism, has been rigidly monotheistic. The devil was born as a spirit after jesus in the morning of preexistence, mormon doctrine, p.
The holy bible is the sacred text of jews and christians while the book of mormon is the sacred text of the latterday saints movement. The way you can attempt to answer the question, is the bible really inspireddoes it have a divine originis to see whether the bible has marks of the supernatural. In contrast, the bible teaches that god made of one blood all nations of. Feb, 2007 we use the king james version of the bible and it is the exact same as one a christian or anyone else using that version would have, the only difference is ours has footnotes at the bottom that crossreference other verses in the bible and book of mormon. This comparison of mormonism and biblical christianity is made for the benefit of those who have accepted. Bible ties to the book of mormon bible reference for lds. We are a christian ministry that teaches doctrinal differences between biblical christianity and mormonism. Mormons worship the jesus christ of the bible it would be enlightening for any latterday saint to read this description of the mormon jesus in the left column and see just how much of this is recognizable as church doctrine. Here is a basic list of what true christianity teaches as christian doctrine according to the bible, not our interpretation. Its allegedly the inspired writings of joseph smith, whom the mormons regard as a latter. How the bible and the book of mormon work together. Half of all americans believe bible, quran, book of mormon. Discussed here, in brief, are only a few major differences between mormon christianity and biblical christianity. The bible and the book of mormon why christianity is true.
The book of mormon and the bible support one anothers teachings, and we love both books. In her freshman year at college, lisa began dating a christian baseball player named gary. As we look at the principal scripture of this false religion, the book of mormon, we find that it is nothing but an evil fiction. Here are the significant points of difference between the bible and the book of. The president of the church is the highest ecclesiastical authority on the earth and is often referred to as the prophet. What is the difference between mormonism and biblical christianity by franklin g. Jul 23, 2014 whats the difference between mormonism and christianity in a nutshell. Its allegedly the inspired writings of joseph smith, whom the mormons regard as a latter day prophet saint of the god of israel.
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