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By prayerfully reading it, and following the counsel at the end to pray and ask God if it is true, asking in faith that God will give you an answer, and then listen. You may not get a "YES!" loudly but it may come as a quiet calm feeling of affirmation.
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∙ 7y agoThe Book of Mormon contains a preface called 'The Testimony of Three Witnesses', in which Oliver Cowdery, David Whitmer and Martin Harris testify that they have seen the gold plates from which the Book of Mormon was translated.
- To have seen the plates and the engravings on them, and to have helped in their translation, would indelibly imprint onto one's mind the truth on which the Church of Latter Day Saints is based, making it inconceivable that such a witness would desert the Church, yet Cowdery left the Church within eight years and became a Methodist. He returned ten years later. Wikipedia says those who doubt the miraculous origin theory of the Book of Mormon have speculated that Cowdery may have played a role in the work's composition.
- In contrast, David Whitmer always insisted that his account of having seen the plates was true, even when he broke with Joseph Smith. He was interviews several times over the years, and Wikipedia says Whitmer's testimony varied from one retelling to another.
- Martin Harris ought to have been a reliable witness, as he seems to have been universally regarded as honest, industrious, benevolent, and a "worthy citizen'. Unfortunately, Wikipedia says he also had a strong reputation for seeing angels and ghosts, to the extent that he had already gained a reputation of being crazy. According to Wikipedia, the local Presbyterian minister called him "a visionary fanatic."
Thus, there is certainly substantial testimony to the truth of the Book of Mormon, but the testimony of each of the witnesses can reasonably be challenged.
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Brigham young gained a testiomony of the Mormon church by studing a what?
Brigham Young, like most converts to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, studied the Book of Mormon for several months. Though study of this book and sincere prayer, he gained a testimony that the book, and therefore the Church, was true.
What is the Mormon church officially known as?
The official name of the Mormon church is: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (LDS) Mormon is a nickname given to the church and it's members because of their belief in a book of scripture called the Book of Mormon. The Book of Mormon is held as sacred scripture and as a companion to the Bible to testify that Jesus is the Christ. Mormons also believe the Bible to be the true word of God.
Why were the hidden tablets relevant to the founding of Mormonism?
Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (commonly called the "Mormon" church) believe that an ancient American prophet named Moroni buried the scriptural and historic record of his people, written on metal tablets, in about the year 300 AD. In the 1820's, Moroni (as an angel) lead the young Joseph Smith to the place where these tablets were buried and instructed him on how to translate and publish them. The translation was published in 1830 as "The Book of Mormon". The Book of Mormon is one of the central focal points of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and has been described as the "Keystone" of Mormonism. If the Book of Mormon is not true, every claim of Mormonism would be false. If the Book of Mormon is true, than every claim of Mormonism is true. This is because the Book of Mormon proves the prophetic calling of Joseph Smith and thus substantiates every single thing he did and taught as he founded the Church. Without the Book of Mormon, there would be no Mormonism; and without Mormonism, there would be no Book of Mormon.
Is the Book of Mormon wrong?
That is up for you to decide. Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the 'Mormon' church) believe that the Book of Mormon is scripture, that it testifies of Jesus Christ, and that it should be used side-by-side with the Bible. Many who are not Mormon, however, believe that the Book of Mormon is a total fraud and that it is an abomination. Mormons ask that anyone interested should read the Book of Mormon, sincerely pray to God asking if it is true, and make their own decision about whether it is a true scriptural account, or whether it is false. They believe that this personal witness is essential, and that each person should know for themselves. If you would like to read the Book of Mormon and form your own opinion, visit the "Related Links" below. Here you may read a digital version of the Book of Mormon, listen to it on MP3, purchase a copy, or request a free copy to be brought by the missionaries. Mormon missionaries also offer to meet with you (free of charge) to help you study and understand the Book of Mormon.
Is the book of Mormon nonfiction or fiction?
That all depends on your opinion. Mormons believe that the Book of Mormon is a true account - nonfiction. Others believe that the Book of Mormon is a made up story - fiction.The Book of Mormon itself directs readers to read the book with an open mind and then ask God if it is true. This is found in Moroni 10:4, which says, "And when ye shall receive these things, I would exhort you that ye would ask God, the Eternal Father, in the name of Christ, if these things are not true; and if ye shall ask with a sincere heart, with real intent, having faith in Christ, he will manifest the truth of it unto you, by the power of the Holy Ghost."You can read the Book of Mormon online or request a free paperback copy at the "Related Links" below.
Is the book of Mormon a lie?
There are at least parts of the Book of Mormon that are conspicuously untrue. For example the presence of horses in the Americas - presumably Joseph Smith or Moroni did not realise that the Spaniards introduced horses long after the time in whci the Book of Mormon is set.
When did Nephi live?
if you mean the one from the Book of Mormon, he probably didn't. There is zero credible scientific evidence for the presence of a civilization like the one described in the Book of Mormon in the pre-Columbian Americas.That said, those who believe the Book of Mormon to be a true account think that Nephi was probably a very young man (in his mid-teens) around 600 BC.
Does the book of Revelation agree or disagree with The Book of Mormon?
This is almost an impossible question to answer because the two books cannot be equally compared. It isn't an "apples to apples" comparison. Most scholars agree that John wrote the Book of Revelation sometime between the year 60 and 90 A.D. The Book of Mormon was mostly written between the years 600 B.C. and 400 A.D. The writers of the Book of Mormon never saw the Book of Revelation and John the Revelator probably didn't even know of the existence of the Book of Mormon peoples. The Book of Mormon authors did, however, know of the existence of John the Revelator and his revelation even before John was born. The Book of Revelation is mentioned twice in the Book of Mormon, in 1 Nephi 14:18-27 (written in 600 B.C.), and in Ether 4:16 (written by Moroni in about 400 A.D.) and John the Revelator is mentioned once in 3 Nephi 28:6 (written in 35 A.D.) [links to read these verses online are provided below under "Related Links"] The Book of Revelation and the Book of Mormon don't particularly agree or disagree with one another because they don't really mention many of the same things. However, if you believe the Book of Mormon is true, you will also believe the Book of Revelation is true. They do not conflict each other, and the Book of Mormon supports a belief in the Book of Revelation.
What does corroborate an testimony mean?
To back it up or give more evidence that proves the testimony is true.
I'm writing a book about peoples different faiths It doesn't matter what religion faith denomination you are Just tell me what you are Muslim Catholic Mormon etc And tell my your testimony?
I am mormon, here is my testimony of the church. I know that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints is true, I know that it was restored by the prophet Joseph Smith thru the power of Christ. I know that The Book of Mormon is true doctrine/scripture. I know it was written by prophets of old who were called by Christ. I believe that the Priesthood, the restored power of Jesus Christ, is once again on the earth and will not be taken from the earth again as said by Christ to his followers. I know that Jesus Christ is the only begotten and the son of God. I know that he died for my sins, and for the sins of the world, so that we could all return to him. I know that Thomas S. Monson, the current living prophet on this earth, was called of Jesus Christ. I know that my Redeemer lives, I say these things in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.
Who wrote a book titled God vs Science?
According to BookFinder.com the author Olusegun Asekun wrote a book with the title of GOD VS. SCIENCE My Testimony: True Life Story Albert Einstein did not write a book by this title.
Is the Mormon Church false?
No the Mormon church is true if u don't belive me ask a Mormon friend and ask for his/her bible and read it.
