It speaks in a clarion voice of warning to those who would survive the last days. We believe in the literal gathering of israel and in the restoration of the ten tribes. What is the mormon prophecy some say romney fulfilled. The book of mormon makes three distinctive contributions regarding. Their prophecies about these matters, like those about the coming of jesus christ, are better. If ephraim, then alma 10 and the book of mormon are not inspired. In his 1966 book mormon doctrine, lds theologian and later apostle bruce r. But the doctrine and covenants, being more contemporary, predicts war globally, beginning in america. While this record includes the fulfillment of some prophecies, latterday saints see fulfillment of other prophecies in the restoration of the gospel. The book of mormon is clear that the new jerusalem would be in place before the book of mormon came forth. If a single one of those prophecies fail to come to pass, the speaker is identified as a false prophet and we. Foundation for ancient research and mormon studies, 1999, chart 155. In the king james version of the bible, for example, only a few individuals other than christ are prophesied. Isaiah prophecies are difficult to understand but using the book of mormon context helps them be more understandable.
Jesus said that john the baptist was the greatest prophet, but lehi proves him wrong by prophesying the details of jesus life, death, and resurrection 600 years before he was born. I felt that these prophecies held great importance in the second book of nephi and that they were necessary in understanding the final chapter of the storybook as well as leave a. False prophecies in the book of mormon life after ministry. Future chastening of the latter day saints by will blueotter the prophecykeeper for more background, prophecykeeper recommends. Bible prophecies of the book of mormon bible prophecies of the book of mormon another testament of jesus christ one stick for judah which is the bible and for joseph one stick of ephriam which is the book of mormon shall be one in the hand of the lord. The book of mormon describes a number of individuals unique to its narrative as prophets. Some major book of mormon figuressuch as captain moroni, ammon, pahoran, and. We have the book of revelation to warn us about the wars of the last days. Lehi even knew the elizabethan english words that the king james version would ascribe to john the baptist 2200 years before that translation existed. Nephi knew isaiah words are hard for many people to understand. Many other individuals can be found inside its covers, including both good women and men.
It is, in fact, impossible to believe the book of mormon without also believing in the bible. As you read the book of mormon, consider recording and sharing with others how these promises are fulfilled in your life. Prophecy in the book of mormon the encyclopedia of mormonism. Prophecy in the book of mormon encyclopedia of mormonism. The prophetic book of mormon the collected works of hugh nibley. Bible prophecies of the book of mormon scotts world. He then proceeded to cite prophets of old who had also prophesied concerning christ, his ministry, and the lehi colony. Prophets in the book of mormon, including the lord himself, repeatedly declared the importance of reading isaiahs prophecies. Here, the prophets included are those who, according to the narrative, inherited the plates of nephi and who otherwise are called prophets within the text. Mormon prophecy decoding prophetic imagery and metaphor. An entirely new approach to the study of book of mormon geography. In this video message lindsey shares testimonies and witnesses from nonmormons, and newly revealed ancient voices from the grave who boldly.
While this record includes the fulfillment of some. If manassah, then mormons falsely quote ezek 37 to claim the stick of joseph prophecies the origin of the book of mormon. During abinadis trial before king noah and his priests, abinadi made a number of prophetic declarations that mormon made sure to record in detail. Lost civilizations of north america documentary4, deborah bolnick on haplogroup x. Latterday saints believe that the coming forth of the book of mormon as an instrument in gods hand for bringing his. Since the book of mormon is an extension of the bible, as we know it, it is important to remember they share a similar timeline and describe many of the same events. Having lived in utah for many years, the prophecykeeper has come in contact with many fine people, including many fine people that are members the church of jesus. In section of the doctrine and covenants is recorded a revelation received by joseph smith in 1843.
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 teachings of presidents of the church. It is in this setting that we find some of the prophecies of zenos, zenock, neum, and isaiah in the book of mormon. The prophecies of the prophets religious studies center. Book of mormon and modern prophecies about americas future prophecykey to the future 2 kindle edition by duane s.
Prophecies and promises the book of mormon and the united states of america porter, bruce h. The lord jesus christ has admonished his disciples to be instructed more perfectly in all things pertaining to the kingdom of god, which includes things which. Today, as we reflect on the annunciation of christs birth to joseph and mary, we have not only the benefit of hindsight, but also the clear book of mormon prophecies, as well as modern revelation, allowing us to clearly see that all the holy prophets testified of christs coming. False prophecies of the mormon church life after ministries. I told the brethren that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth. Book of mormon, biblical prophecies about the encyclopedia of. Again, contradicting mormon scripture and mormon prophecy qualifies itself to be placed in the category of false prophecies. Today, as we reflect on the annunciation of christs birth to joseph and mary, we have not only the benefit of hindsight, but also the clear book of mormon prophecies, as well as modern revelation, allowing us to clearly see that all the holy prophets testified of christs coming jacob 4. Latterday saints believe that the coming forth of the book of mormon as an instrument in gods hand for bringing his latterday work to fruition was revealed to biblical prophets such as isaiah and ezekiel cf. How the gospels and the book of mormon help us understand. Volume i, and the moon shall turn to blood, volume ii, and the earth shall reel to a. A comparison of book of mormon, bible, and traditional.
In the work, an address to all believers in christ, david whitmer, one of the three witnesses to the book of mormon related that in the winter of 18291830, joseph smith sent hiram page and oliver cowdery on a mission to toronto, canada to sell the to the book of mormon. Isaiah prophecies in book of mormon are relevant to the. This mission was ordered by a revelation that joseph claimed. How does prophecy shape the book of mormons content and. And indeed, it is because they testified of christ that nephi included them in his record 1 nephi 19. And when they had gone through and hewn down all my people save it were twenty and four of us, among whom was my son moroni and we having survived the dead of our people, did behold on the morrow, when the lamanites had returned unto their camps, from the top of the hill cumorah, the ten thousand of my people who were hewn down, being led in the.
It was brought forth by prophetic gifts for prophetic purposes. The book of mormon testifies of jesus christ and of the bible. The millennarian world of early mormonism by grant underwood. Much of the book of mormon is a nephite record, so most of the prophets are nephites. The book of mormon and the old testament both have much to say on the subject of the scattering and gathering of israel. The following chronological list only details major prophets from the book of mormon. The old testament can be better understood and believed by gleaning further light and truth from the pages of the book of mormon, our second witness for some of the events, themes, prophecies, and teachings of the old testament. They emphasized this point by quoting extensively from isaiah in their own sermons and writings. The following address by president j reuben clark, jr.
The isbn for this book was also used on a completely different book here this book introduces the reader to an autoritative hierarchy of internal and external witnesses, beginning with the 36 prophecies and promises that its ancient writers originally intended latterday readers to use in identifying the promised land of their day and ours. Book of mormon central how the gospels and the book of. They speak out incisively on such topics as the prophecy of ezekiel 37, internal and external evidences of the divine origin of the book of mormon, literary style in. Mcconkie wrote, from time to time, accounts of various supposed visions, revelations, and prophecies are spread forth by and among the latterday saints, who should know better than to believe or spread such false information. A key test is to examine the prophecies he or she has made in the name of the lord. We believe it did, and startling new scriptural, prophetic, physical, and dna evidences strongly point to the location of the book of mormon taking place in. Some members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints say mitt romney fulfilled the white horse prophecy to save the us. The book of mormon is an account of the former inhabitants of this continent that contains the fulness of the everlasting gospel.
This book introduces the reader to an authoritative hierarchy of internal and external witnesses beginning with the 36 prophecies and promises that its ancient writers originally intended latterday readers to use in identifying the promised land of their day. Joseph smith, founder of the latter day saint movement, is viewed by the movements adherents as a prophet in the tradition of the ancient prophets recorded in. The book of mormon reports prophecies made during a thousandyear period concerning the future of the nephites and lamanites, the earthly ministry of jesus christ, his visit to the western hemisphere, the future restoration of the gospel to the gentiles, and related events of the last days. Mormon then recorded two exodus stories, the first involving the people of limhi. For behold, i reveal unto you a new and an everlasting covenant. Due to the demand of readers in a growing digital marketplace, we are pleased to announce the release of the prophecy trilogy in ebook format. Prophecies and promises the book of mormon and the united states of america.
False prophecies of the mormon church life after ministry. Thus americas ultimate godgiven destiny, planned by the creator and testified by ancient and modern prop. Prophetic parallels in the book of mormon timeline youtube. According to matthew, when the angel gabriel appeared to joseph, he said that marys conception, and the birth of jesus was done, that it. The book of mormon and the constitution true book of. What if the events chronologically align with our own history. Prophetic promises the church of jesus christ of latterday saints.