Book of mormon answers fulness of the gospel and familiar. For example the book of mormon is itself a sign and tool for gathering israel in these last days 3 ne. But what i havent been able to find yet is what it is exactly that is found in the book of mormon that is part of the fullness of the gospel, that is now believed to be missing from the bible. The presence of god is the celestial kingdom, not exaltation. The restoration of the fulness of the gospel of jesus. What parts of the fulness of the everlasting gospel in the. He believes smith had the authority to claim divine inspiration for the book of mormon because the book of mormon says smith was a prophet and had such authority. The devout mormon believes this text is inspired because joseph smith said it is. Third, the book of mormon abounds in textual errors, factual errors, and outright plagiarisms from other works. How the book of mormon contains the fullness of the gospel. Come follow me 2020 podcasts with rod meldrum book of. Within the bible there is a lot we can infer, but only in the book of mormon do we find explicit instructions on how to perform these ordinances from christ himself. Jan 26, 2017 the book of mormon is scripture provided my god to restore the fullness of the gospel of jesus christ. The book of mormon and the fulness of the gospel fairmormon.
The first concern of the book is recording doctrine, but it has some historical elements as well, especially the history of wars between the nephites and the lamanites. As such, the majority of the doctrines you list, not being required for this salvation, would not be found. This has been proven time and again by many people including life after, not to be true. Thus, the book of mormon can appropriately be said to contain the fulness of the gospel. Strengthening ones testimony in the face of criticism and doubt, 121125. The book of mormon is scripture provided my god to restore the fullness of the gospel of jesus christ. The fullness of the gospel general discussions mormon. The real focus on the book of mormon should be on the details of the book itself, not on the details of the process by which it came forth. Book of mormoncontains the fulness of the gospel fairmormon. There is also the problem every mormon should question about the lds claim to the validity of the book of mormon containing the fullness of the gospel. The lord declared that he had given joseph smith power from on translate the book of mormon. Tvedtnes has the fact that we have had the book of mormon with us for over a century and a half made it. May 09, 2009 now if the bible contains the fulness of the everlasting gospel what exactly did joseph restore.
May 22, 2014 i believe both the bible and book of mormon contain the fullness of the gospel, but some truths can only be discerned by revelation, those who have ears to hear, let them hear. The book of mormon contains the fulness of the everlasting. Fulness of the gospel lds gospel discussion thirdhour. The book of mormon contains the most lucid and complete explanation of the atonement of christ and therefore clearly qualifies as containing the fulness of the gospel. It is a record of god s dealings with ancient inhabitants of the americas and contains the fulness of the gospel. As mentioned an ensign or standard is used to gather people, and all of the aspects of the restoration serve this purpose. Does the book of mormon contain the fulness of the gospel. Nephi 1, a book of mormon prophet living centuries before the coming of christ, indicated that the fulness of the gospel would not always be on the earth. Nelson shares the restoration of the fulness of the gospel of jesus christ. The book of mormon explains what this fullness means.
Nov 04, 2019 it occurs 9 times in the book of mormon twice in the introductory pages and 7 other times, all contained within 2 short spans. Is the fullness of the gospel a covenant to recover israel. There are, of course, many ancillary doctrines and truths the lord would like us to know, 6 many of which are in martins list. The phrase fulness of the gospel refers to the whole doctrine of. Visit book of mormon central at follow us on facebook and now, behold, this is the doctrine of christ, and the only and true doctrine of the father, and of the son, and of the holy ghost, which is one god, without end. If the book of mormon contains the fullness of the gospel. May 19, 2019 when you hear the book of mormon contains the fullness of the gospel, it doesnt mean that the book of mormon is the only scripture that matters, or that it contains all there is to know about everything. Part 1 the true message of the book of mormon youtube. If so, why doesnt if have many gospel related ordinances such as the temple endowment, etc. Has the fact that we have had the book of mormon with us for over a century and a half made it seem less.
The book of mormon was described by a heavenly messenger to joseph. Some may wonder, since there are many notable latterday saint teachingssuch as premortal existence, baptism for the dead, and eternal marriagethat are not discussed in the book of mormon, how it can be said to contain the fullness of the gospel. Rather, this phrase is meant to highlight the fact that the book basically revolves around one thing. The fulness of the gospel religious studies center. Mormon dilemma 207 life after ministry march 27, 2012. What the fulness of the gospel may actually mean in the book of mormon the introduction to the book of mormon asserts a bold claim in the first paragraph. This is important because the latterday saints make such a point about it containing the fullness of the everlasting gospel. The introduction to the book of mormon declares that the bible contains the fulness of the everlasting gospel. Keep in mind that the missionaries want you to have a feeling about the book of mormon after reading it. Rather, it means that in the book of mormon we will find the fullness of those doctrines required for our salvation. We are consistently taught that the book of mormon is the most correct book and that it contains the truth, the word of god, and the fullness of the gospel. If the book of mormon contains the fullness of the gospel, why.
We build enduring faith in jesus christ by making the book of mormon accessible, comprehensible, and defensible to the entire world. But it is a fundamental of mormonism that the plain and simple truth, the fullness of the gospel, was substantially lost after the death of the apostles and mormonism is a restoration of those truths. Here are the basic principles that embody the fullness of the everlasting gospel. The lord revealed that it contains a record of a fallen people, and the fulness of the gospel of jesus christ. Why do we say that the book of mormon contains the fulness of the. Shins monumental work locates and traces the threads of literally hundreds of doctrinal gems that comprise the fullness of the gospel of jesus christ.
There are some serios problems with the book of mormon that the lds church. Shortly after his resurrection, jesus christ appeared to some of the ancient inhabitants in the americas and said this. What does it mean when it is said that the book of mormon contains the fulness of the gospel. And how could the fullness of the gospel be restored without additional scripturethe book of mormon. Of particular importance in explaining the atonement are chapters 2 and 9 of 2 nephi, mosiah 15, and chapters 34 and 42 of alma. The book of mormon contains the fulness of the gospel of. How can the book of mormon contain the fulness of the gospel if it does not speak of ordinances such as baptism for the dead or celestial marriage. The book of mormon teaches these concepts with a plainness and clarity unequaled by any other book. To commemorate the 200th anniversary of the first vision, president russell m.
The book of mormon is predominantly the history of the nephites. Problems with the book of mormon catholic answers catholic. I was reading the introduction to the book of mormon and in the first paragraph third line, it says. The book of mormon doesnt just teach about the fulness of the gospel, these passages contain instructions and examples of administration. Although many people believe the book of mormon teaches the fulness of the gospel of jesus christ, if you were to ask, show me wherechapter and verse. In a vision of the lords future ministry, he saw that parts of the gospel would be altered and tampered with. In a revelation given in 1830, the lord declared that he had given joseph smith power from on high. The book of mormon was described by a heavenly messenger to joseph smith in 1820 as giving an account of the former inhabitants of this. The introduction to the book of mormon says it contains, as does the bible, the fullness of the everlasting gospel.
Tvedtnes, the fullness of the gospel excerpt from john a. Learn what the fullness of the gospel is and how to receive it. Nephi took a wife, one of the daughters of ishmael. Why doesnt the book of mormon contain the fullness of gospel. I edited your question to give it more neutral language so that it would not get collapsed. What the fulness of the gospel may actually mean in the. Interestingly, the majority of these references seem to be referring to the latterday restoration of the gospel the dispensation of the fulness of times.
Why do we say that the book of mormon contains the fulness of. Fullness of the gospel mormonism, the mormon church. It has therefore been declared by the lord to contain the fulness of the gospel. The book of mormon contains the fulness of the everlasting gospel. Book of mormon is said to contain the fullness of the gospel, but that the bible does no longer contain the fullness of the gospel. Shins unbelievably detailed articulation of each and every plain and precious truth restored through the book of mormon changed my life. In the introduction to the book of mormon we have a message which declares that the bible contains the fulness of the gospel while at same time declaring that the book of mormon is a restoration of the fulness of the gospel. Does the book of mormon contain the fullness of the gospel. Items do not represent the official views of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints or of book of mormon central. The first publication of the book of mormon was completed only a few days before the church was organized. So, when it is stated that the book of mormon contains the fullness of the gospel it is refering to that which is required for the celestial kingdom. The real focus on the book of mormon should be on the details of the book. Mar 21, 2016 what does it mean to say the bom has the fulness of the gospel. Why doesnt the book of mormon include other teachings found in church today, such as temple marriage, degrees of glory, etc according to the book of mormon, the doctrine of christ are the foundational principles of the gospel of salvation, not meant to be confused with the higher ordinances of the temple, etc.
Second, the book of mormon contains none of the key mormon doctrines. The book of mormon contains the fulness of the gospel, for the purpose of convincing jew and gentile that jesus is the christ. The nephites recorded the fullness of the gospel of christ, with all its doctrines. The book of mormon contains the fulness of the gospel of jesus christ andthe holy ghost will confirm the truth of it time after time to anyone who, with a sincere heart, seeks knowledge unto the.
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