Book of mormon the testimony of three witnesses by awitness4jesuschrist michael corbett. In chapter ii, i give a few quotations from the book of mormon. Watching book of mormon videos is an easy way for your child to learn the stories of the book of mormon. David whitmer, one of the book of mormons three witnesses, said if you believe my testimony to the book of mormon. That we, through the grace of god the father, and our lord jesus christ, have seen the plates which contain this record, which is a record of the people of nephi, and also of the lamanites, their brethren, and also of the people of jared, who came from the tower of which hath been spoken. Seven witnesses seven heavenly witnesses of the coming of. I would especially call the readers attention to chapter iv, in part second of this pamphlet, in which i explain how the church drifted in errors by giving heed to revelations that were given by joseph smith after he had translated the book of mormon. This segment depicts the coming forth of the book of mormon and the testimony to its veracity by the three witnesses. The book of mormon is an additional set of sacred prophetic writings adopted by the the church of jesus christ of latterday saints as well as it many offshoots, collectively referred to as the mormonism as both holy scripture and another witness of the divinity of jesus christ. A man from jamaica who now lives in london tells his story about reading from the book of mormon.
The most significant witnesses are the three witnesses and the eight witnesses, all of whom allowed their names to be used on two separate statements included with the book of mormon. During the printing of the first edition of the book of mormon, harris was in the print shop while the type was being set for the testimony of the three witnesses. Book of mormon part 1 awitness4jesuschrist michael corbett 186 videos. Dec 05, 2009 president nelson grandfathers visit from the other side of the veil and family history work duration. Since its publication in 1830, the book of mormon has been accompanied by the testimony of three witnesses claiming to have seen the an angel with the plates and the testimony of eight witnesses.
If you upload your video verse and someone else has just beat you to it, try the next verse. Ten prophets in the book of mormon, as robertss own notebook records, encountered the living god in vision. The history of these events, including a postresurrection visit by christ to the nephites in america, was supposedly recorded on golden plates by the prophets nephi, mormon, and moroni, the son. Each of the halfhour episodes covers several chapters from the book of mormon. Jesus christ of latter day saints, views the book of mormon as an additional witness of jesus christ and publishes two versions of the book through. The remnant awakens 250 pages, 4th edition the book of mormon is written to the lamanites, along with jews and gentiles. The book of mormon is an additional set of sacred prophetic writings adopted by the the church of jesus christ of latterday saints as well as it many offshoots, collectively referred to as the mormonism as both holy scripture and another witness of the divinity of jesus christ an important element to proving the divine authenticity of this scripture is the testimony of latterday witnesses. It was first published in march 1830 by joseph smith as the book of mormon. Witnesses of the book of mormon the vine in the vineyard.
The testimony of the eight witnesses was first published at the end of the 1830 edition of the book of mormon and has been printed in nearly every edition since, although most subsequent editions moved the statement to the front of the book and included minor grammatical corrections. Here are some critics thoughts on that thanks to gary porter and craig criddle for these. It explains the beliefs of these groups and how biblical christianity refutes their worldview. Beginning with the first edition of 1830, the book of mormon has generally contained two sets of testimonies the testimony of three witnesses and the testimony of eight witnesses. No man can say that this book laying his hand on the bible is true, is the word of the lord, is the way, is the guideboard in the path, and a charter by which we may learn the will of god. Beginning with the first edition of 1830, the book of mormon has generally contained two sets of testimoniesthe testimony of three witnesses and the testimony of eight witnesses. Book of mormon central evidences of the book of mormon.
Jul 11, 2011 in chapter ii, i give a few quotations from the book of mormon. I have put together a few things from witnesses of the book of mormon that are from. For your benefit, every chapter of book of mormon stories is being made into a video. The statement of the 3 witnesses for the book of mormon was a single statement signed by all three men. Evaluating the book of mormon witnesses book of mormon central. In addition to the bible and the book of mormon, the latter day saints recognize a number of other writings doctrine and covenants. Lds witnesses to the book of mormon christian forums. When joseph smith first obtained the gold plates, he was told to show them to no one. We proposed in the commencement of this work, to give to the world all the light, of which we were in possession, as to the real and original author or authors of the book of mormon. A book of mormon story video a young bishop in england describes how the book of mormon came to life for him and changed his perspective forever. Fair study aidsbook of mormon resources by chapter and verse. Dont read chapter headings, chapter or verse numbers, the italicized summaries, footnotes, etc. Team up with a family member to transcribe 1 nephi chapter 1 for 15 minutes. Two christian bible scholars outline arguments anyone can use to counterand evangelize tojehovahs witnesses and mormons when they come knocking.
Joseph smith lauded the book of mormon as the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion. Witnesses of the book of mormon the vine in the vineyard of. Published in every edition of the book of mormon are the testimonies of eight witnesses who saw the metal plates from which the prophet joseph smith translated the ancient scriptural account and of three witnesses who not only saw the plates but who were shown them by an angel. Cult shock is an easytofollow resource of christian apologetics that teaches you how to defend your christian faith against the claims of jehovahs witness and mormon missionaries. Statements clearly traced to the witnesses verify the testimonies printed in the book of mormon. But prophets are not mystics in this extreme sense. Book of mormon witnesses pt 1 the three dan vogel duration. Most modern editions of the book have been divided into chapters and verses. He gave joseph like first witness, but one according to the scriptures is not enough so god provided three new witnesses. Fair study aidsbook of mormon resources by chapter and. Cult shock is an apologetic resource that teaches christians how to defend their faith and evangelize jehovahs witnesses and mormons. This is a childrens book, so a child will be the one doing the reading in the book of mormon videos.
The eight witnesses of the book of mormon lds blogs. We can compare the witnesses for the book of mormon to the witnesses of manuscript found. There is a law definitely stated in the scriptures governing testimony and the appointment of witnesses. Selected witnesses see the gold plates and testify that the plates are real. The plates and the three, eight, and other witnesses. For the isaiah chapters in 2 nephi, he breaks phrases and sentences into.
In 1831 the lord prophesied that a secret combination would rise up among the saints. We also talk about the testimony of the three witnesses, three men who were allowed to see an angel and the physical gold. As we have already shown, joseph smith claimed that on the night of september 21, 1823, when he was seventeen years old, an angel appeared to him and stated that gold plates were buried in the hill cumorah. An address to all believers in christ chapter 1 by a. The book of mormon allegedly contains the history of two ancient civilizations who migrated to america from babel 2000 b. The mormon bibleproofs of its divinityplagiarism of its. Mar, 2008 in studying the history of joseph smith and the the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, referred to as the mormons, we emphasize joseph smiths own testimony of the book of mormon, that book of additional scripture that is another testament of jesus christ. Many early critics of the book of mormon believed it lacked any literary merit whatsoever, for instance, one man claimed that joseph smith was a blockhead and that the book of mormon was the most gross the most ridiculous, the most emphasize the most contemptible concern to be palmed off upon a society as revelation yet overtime, even some of the book of mormons most skeptical critics have. In studying the history of joseph smith and the the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, referred to as the mormons, we emphasize joseph smiths own testimony of the book of mormon, that book of additional scripture that is another testament of jesus christ. His chapter on the book of mormon witnesses expresses his doubts about the authenticity of accounts by the witnesses in the book of mormon and instead draws on the hearsay accounts, where he finds some threads that enable him to conclude that the witnesses thought they had experienced the plates but had not. Thats put a spanner in the works about the veracity of the book of mormon.
Up next book of mormon witnesses pt 2 the eight dan vogel duration. The first edition of the book of mormon featured two testimonials. The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which adherents. I would especially call the readers attention to chapter iv, in part second of this pamphlet, in which i explain how the church drifted in errors by giving heed to revelations that were given by. Fair study aids book of mormon resources by chapter and verseintroduction, title page, witnesses testimonies. The testimony of the eight witnesses gospel doctrine. Book of mormon as scripture mormonism research ministry.
This is primarily a collection of what joseph smith called revelations from god. Book of mormon the testimony of eight witnesses youtube. Autoplay when autoplay is enabled, a suggested video will automatically play next. The book of mormon provided multiple official and unofficial witnesses who corroborated aspects of josephs account.
It uses biblical quotes to disprove the book of mormon and the nwt of the jws bible. Evaluating the book of mormon witnesses book of mormon. The scripture says that something is established in the mouths of two or three witnesses, but now only joseph smith himself is the remaining witness to the credibility of the book, and now the current lds factions, except the fundamentalist faction, has. Many testimonies have been and will be borne in this conference to truths from the book of mormon, another testament of jesus christ. Lds videos largest collection of official mormon videos. Richard lloyd anderson analyzes the witnesses to the book of mormon.
We talk at length about our assumptions that the three witnesses has a spiritual event, that the eight witnesses had a physical event, whether their experience was consistent, and how the institutional church may have. Investigating the book of mormon witnesses deseret book. Perkins, david whitmer maxwell institute susan easton black, and larry c. The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which adherents believe contains writings of ancient prophets who lived on the american continent from approximately 2200 bc to ad 421. An important element to proving the divine authenticity of this scripture is the testimony of latterday witnesses. The book of mormon and the bible mormons in transition. Bofm witnesses presentation provides a spiritual and temporal witness of the realities of the book of mormon. The bible prescribe at least two or three witnesses for everything.
The book of mormon reinstates all authentic modes of religious awareness. It is very interesting how the lord decided to have those special witnesses of his work of the last days. The witnesses of the book of mormon by preston nibley. The testimony of the three witnesses is consistent, impressive, and reliable. Gilbert, the printer who set up the type for the book of mormon. Harper, evaluating the book of mormon witnesses religious educator fair collection of articles on book of mormon witnesses. Mar 22, 2017 by june 1829 martin harris, oliver cowdery, and david whitmer had verbalized a desire to be the special three witnesses alluded to in the book of mormon. Secondary evidences of the book of mormon in north america. The scripture says that something is established in the mouths of two or three witnesses, but now only joseph smith himself is the remaining witness to the credibility of the book, and now the current lds factions, except the fundamentalist faction, has moved. It is in studying another testament of him, commonly known as the book of mormon, and then having the holy ghost bear witness to you that it is true.
The lamanites are called a natural branch and my people by the lord in the book of mormon. Three witnesses of the book of mormon department of. Be it known unto all nations, kindreds, tongues, and people, unto whom this work shall come. It took roughly 65 days to translate the book of mormon. The three and eight witnesses to the book of mormon. One set of golden plates was said to have been the source for his writings. Book of mormon 2 nephi chapter 25 by awitness4jesuschrist michael corbett. The witnesses of the book of mormon the millennial star. Three witnesses shall behold it, by the power of god, besides him to whom the book shall be delivered. In later years martin harris, one of the witnesses, is recorded to have. Marrott, law of witnesses maxwell institute steven c.
Chapter 9 witnesses of the book of mormon it seems to me that any member of this church would never be satisfied until he or she had read. Richard lloyd anderson presents evidence from original sources on each of the eleven witnesses and concludes. They were all discredited by the mormon church itself. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the plates of nephi. That we, through the grace of god the father, and our lord jesus christ, have seen the plates which contain this record, which is a record of the people of nephi, and also of the lamanites, their brethren, and also of. The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which, according to. Today chris and clay join me again for a roundtable discussion about the eleven witnesses to the book of mormon. The testimony of three witnesses be it known unto all nations, kindreds, tongues, and people, unto whom this work shall come. Unless otherwise indicated, individuals may post material from the gospel media portion of this site to another website or on a computer network for their own personal, noncommercial use. The largest collection of lds videos is found in the media library. In accordance with the law of witnesses, the lord called special witnesses to testify of the book of mormon.
Textual history of the english translation of the book of mormon. Explore the chapter and symbols with me in this lesson aid, as well as jacobs experience with the first major antichrist among the nephites. By better understanding these keys, readers of the book of mormon can. These have been revised at times as doctrinal and historical developments dictated. Seven witnesses seven heavenly witnesses of the coming. Apr 26, 2010 the bible prescribe at least two or three witnesses for everything. All three special witnesses became estranged and left the church. That there has been, from the beginning of the imposture, a more talented knave behind the curtain, is evident to our. It is a comfort to know that additional knowledge of many of the events of the book of mormon geography happened right here in the untied states. In my study of the material that i have been looking over from and similar sites, in an effort to find out just how much we need to take into account the seriousness and importance of why the book of mormon should be a priority on the things worth knowing, and praying about as a personal guide.
Book of mormon spiritual and temporal witnesses presentation. Book of mormon the testimony of three witnesses youtube. The angel explained that the plates contained an account of the former inhabitants of this con. Book of mormon the testimony of three witnesses awitness4jesuschrist michael corbett. The only thing this book continuously stressed is that jesus is god, the holy spirit is god, and the trinity is one being. When they say they saw and heard god, they saw and heard god. Activity after losing the 116 pages and not being able to translate for a while the translation of the book of mormon started again on april 7, 1829. The printer, john gilbert, asked him if he had seen the plates with his naked eye. The world was not left with joseph smiths testimony alone. This law the lord has always followed in granting new revelation to the people. Jacobs recital of the allegory of the olive tree is by far the longest and probably most complex chapter in the book of mormon.
By june 1829 martin harris, oliver cowdery, and david whitmer had verbalized a desire to be the special three witnesses alluded to in the book of mormon. Three witnesses oliver cowdery, david whitmer, and martin harris declared an angel of god appeared to them and showed them the book of mormon plates and they heard the voice of the lord pronounce. In another revelation given sometime later, god was supposed to have told joseph smith that harris is a wicked man, for he has. We talk at length about our assumptions that the three witnesses has a spiritual event, that the eight witnesses had a physical event, whether their experience was consistent, and how the institutional church may have expressed certainty about the boundaries and constructs of their. Richard lloyd anderson, personal writings of the book of mormon witnesses, in book of mormon authorship revisited. Lds videos largest collection of official mormon videos online. In this carefully researched, thoughtprovoking book, dr. In these responses to gp chapter 10 we provide an overview and short evaluation of each of the major mormon scriptures and how they compare to one another and the bible. Which is basically like using a spiderman comic book to prove that batman is wrong. In fact, joseph smith gave a revelation in july of 1828 in which martin harris, one of the three witnesses, was called a wicked man, who has set at naught the counsels of god, and has broken the most sacred promises doctrine and covenants 3.