Today, ive been pondering the following description of the saviors mortal life, given by the prophet alma. The book of mormon made easier part 1 in book of mormon. Making precious things plain is a new series of gospel study guides for the four standard works of the church. Indeed, studying the book of mormon invites the spirit, and the spirit is the medium of. Along with the complete text of the book of mormon, this valuable. In this digital ebook bundle, the two volumes of versebyverse commentary have been brought together for more convenient study. The lord preserved the book of mormon to come forth in the latter days. Your study of the book of mormon made easier, part 1. Its like a little prologue to the book of mosiah that comes next. The book of mormon, a biblical analysis, part 1 20 point summary there are many different religions around the world, so how do they compare to the bible. Start studying book of mormon assessment 1 nephialma 16. I originally intended to make this 2nd part about how i personally use the method outlined in part 1.
Sep, 2016 i originally intended to make this 2nd part about how i personally use the method outlined in part 1. The keystone of our religion, from charting the book of mormon just as a keystone holds an arch in place, knowing that the book of mormon is true holds together the edifice of faith built on the sturdy foundation of apostles, prophets, and the lord jesus christ. A new approach to studying the book of mormon with bradley j. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Ridges 2007, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. The solution is here with the book of mormon made easier.
For intermediate gospel study verse by verse book of mormon 2in 1 ebook bundle. Lessons from the writings of mormon part 1 book of mormon. Jun 11, 2014 second, faithbased book of mormon scholarship provides a striking illustration of how open to interpretation and overinterpretation any lengthy work of literature is. Jul 26, 2016 the scripture study habit that changed my life part 2. Ive the scripture study habit that changed my life part 3.
Chase, a veteran ces and institute instructor, provides insights to the background, meaning, and chronology of the scriptures in a relaxed and understandable style. Suddenly the christmas spirit was back it came quickly and noticeably, it came without ribbons, it came without tags, it came without packages. In this digital ebook bundle, the two volumes of verseby. This exquisitely produced volume presents the official lds edition of the book of mormon in an attractive, accessible, readable version that brings to latterday saints the helpful features that have been part of standard bible publishing for decades. John bunyan wrote pilgrims promise and the holy war. Roberts 18571933, a general authority of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church, which examine the validity of the book of mormon as a translation of an ancient american source. In our busy world, we sometimes find our scripture study isnt always productive. This study guide accompanies the free help me understand the book of mormon podcast. Talked about thunder, lightening, and black smoke like book of. Your study of the book of mormon made easier audiobooks. 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.
The non mormon might be tempted to mock mormon scholars for finding power and complexity in a secondrate piece of 19th century fiction. May 28, 2017 lessons from the writings of mormon part 1 posted on may 28, 2017 by paul anderson so far this year, ive studied all of the chapters of the book of mormon which were written by the prophet mormon. The book of mormon chapter 1 ammaron instructs mormon concerning the sacred recordswar commences between the nephites and the lamanitesthe three nephites are taken awaywickedness, unbelief, sorceries, and witchcraft prevail. For intermediate gospel study verse by verse book of mormon 2in1 ebook bundle. Chase, a veteran ces and institute instructor, provides insights to the. There is a power in the book which will begin to flow into your lives the moment you begin a serious study of the book. It is not just that the book of mormon bears testimony of christ, though it indeed does that, too. This is the first of three volumes on the book of mormon. I have randomly selected the book of mormon to study what it is all about. Studying the scripturesoverview of the book of mormon unit 1. Along with the complete text of the book of mormon, this valuable study guide includes additional insights and commentary.
The book of mormon contains a multitude of short, impressive statements, which latterday saints often memorize and even master, so they can repeat them as the. A version of it is found more recently in dan vogels large and impressive study joseph smith. Ive decided that perhaps a key piece was missing and should be covered first. In this episode of the latterday saint perspectives podcast, laura harris hales interviews bradley j. Each of the halfhour episodes covers several chapters from the book of mormon.
Along with the complete text of the book of mormon, this valuable study guide includes intheverse notes and. The solution is here with the book of mormon made easier series parts 1, 2 and 3. First john in the book of mormon moronis new testament, part. The book of mormon infamously draws heavily on the bible, including the new testament, which its supposed ancient authors would never have seen. Hopewell moundbuilders of north america book of mormon. Studies of the book of mormon is a collection of essays written at the beginning of the 20th century though not published until 1985 by b. We will be blessed, in studying these particular scriptures, as we saw the spirit, work. This book of mormon study guide is designed to fit the needs of various ages and study habits and is ideal for personal, class or family study. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the plates of nephi. Maybe you will recognize these quotes from your favorite book of mormon prophets, their friends and foes. Kramer the book of mormon contains a multitude of short, impressive statements, which latterday saints often memorize and even master, so they can repeat them as the occasion requires. Dec 29, 2019 then one day, as part of a writing project i was doing as a present for my wife who runs our blog, i read the book of mormon for about 2. And he shall go forth, suffering pains and afflictions and temptations of every kind. 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.
A new approach to studying the book of mormon with. This exquisitely produced volume presents the official lds edition of the book of mormon in an attractive, accessible, readable version that brings to latterday saints the helpful features that have been part of. How to study the book of mormon church of jesus christ. Exciting approach to reading the book of mormon i find myself seeing the book of mormon in a deeper light as brother ridges provides meaningful insights. This is the digital download of volume 1 of the help me understand the book of mormon study guide includes 1st and 2nd nephi. Lessons from the writings of mormon part 1 book of. It was first published in march 1830 by joseph smith as the book of mormon. Come follow me 2020 podcasts with rod meldrum book of. People claimed those stories are in the book of mormon.
The book of mormon made easier part 2 in book of mormon. This video is part 1 out of 11 videos that im making, which is still only a very brief introduction to these ancient civilizations and the people of. The book of mormon writers saw our day and wrote what would be of most help to us. Israel, ten lost tribes of and the lost tribes of israel shall have the words of the nephites and the jews. This study guide accompanies the free help me understand the.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the book of mormon made easier, part 1. May 25, 2009 it would help your study of the book of mormon, if you would drop your evangelical inerrancy paradigm when reading it. With this book, you can really study, ponder, and gain insights, while reading the book of mormon. Twentyfive years ago, president ezra taft benson 18991994 detailed three great reasons why latterday saints should make the study of the book of mormon a lifetime pursuit. Sidney rigdon didnt even meet joseph until after the book. Nowhere is this more evident than in the writings attributed to moroni toward the end of the book of mormon.
This introductory series of articles provide an orientation to the study of the book of mormon. Jan 08, 2020 the book of mormon consequently demands a comprehensive, indepth literary approach. He has these small plates that he is now attaching to his abridgment of the large plates. Kramer the book of mormon contains a multitude of short, impressive statements, which latterday saints often memorize and.
Otherwise, he is placing his soul in jeopardy and neglecting that which could give spiritual and intellectual unity to his whole life. Faculty members from the byu religious education department discuss the writings and teachings of the book of mormon prophets in this 63 part series. So reading the book with expectations of inerrancy is going to result in some rather circular reasoning on your part. We will be blessed, in studying these particular scriptures, as we saw the spirit, work within our by our prophet and president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, thomas s. Its the only answer you are ever going to get to that question why read the book of mormon in this dispensation. The solution is here with the book of mormon made easier part 1. And also, happy new book of scripture for sunday school. First john in the book of mormon moronis new testament.
In order to engage these questions properly, one must have a basic understanding of the facts concerning the book of mormon. Subscribe now on your phone or using the links on the podcast page. We have taken every chapter in 1 nephi mosiah and provided study pages to help you really dig in and study every single verse. Roberts 18571933, a general authority of the church of. A dynamic, interactive, webfriendly presentation of the book of mormon. Click for podcast full video part 2 book of mormon evidence come follow me supplementary study podcasts. Native americans, dna, and the mormon church salt lake city, ut.
Sidney rigdon didnt even meet joseph until after the book of mormon was published. Every latterday saint should make the study of this book a lifetime pursuit. Students were encouraged to think of questions they have and to look for answers as they study the book of mormon. Aug 24, 2015 this video is part 1 out of 11 videos that im making, which is still only a very brief introduction to these ancient civilizations and the people of the book of mormon. This post is a doctrinal explanation of why this scripture study habit was so life changing for me. In this first article we will explain briefly what the book of mormon is and why it is such a significant aspect of the. The scripture study habit that changed my life part 1. Apr 09, 2020 today, ive been pondering the following description of the saviors mortal life, given by the prophet alma. The keystone of our religion, from charting the book of mormon just as a keystone holds an arch in place, knowing that the book of mormon is true holds together the edifice of faith built on the. Book of mormon study guide diagrams, doodles, and insights.
Lds sunday school lesson intro pages to the book of. Studying the scripturesoverview of the book of mormon. Mormonism has no doctrine of inerrancy thank goodness. Buy a cheap copy of the book of mormon made easier part 1. Lds sunday school lesson intro pages to the book of mormon. Lessons from the writings of mormon part 1 posted on may 28, 2017 by paul anderson so far this year, ive studied all of the chapters of the book of mormon which were written by the. Along with the complete text of the book of mormon, this valuable study guide includes intheverse notes and additional insights and commentary. His knowledge of the bible and historical events help correlate and strengthen these insights. True doctrine, understood, changes attitudes and behavior. The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which, according to adherents, contains writings of ancient prophets who lived on the american continent from approximately 2200 bc to ad 421. It would help your study of the book of mormon, if you would drop your evangelical inerrancy paradigm when reading it. Aug 01, 2003 with this book, you can really study, ponder, and gain insights, while reading the book of mormon.