While the bible is written by and about the people in the land of israel. A peek inside the making of the book of mormon videos lds living. Members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints mormons have a christian view of the creation of the earth and mankind. Oct 03, 2019 11 and he beheld that they did contain the five books of moses, which gave an account of the creation of the world, and also of adam and eve, who were our first parents. Lost civilizations of north america documentary4, deborah bolnick on haplogroup x. The book of mormon offers unique and profound insights into each phase of gods plan of salvation, as had been revealed by angelic messengers to prophets such as alma, ammon, benjamin, abinadi, jacob, nephi, lehi, and the brother of jared. Dust of earth, creation and book of mormon 03242018 by lifeafterministry in mormonism, the four word phrase dust of the earth is loaded with various meanings. It was the birth of the united states of america that ushered out the great apostasy, when the earth.
Church leaders reflect on new book of mormon videos deseret news. We have sought to uphold the churchs position of neutrality on these theories. Book of mormon, lds mormon, mormon, mormon scripture. The book of mormon is misrepresented in the lds official narrative as being translated from golden plates inscribed in reformed eqyptian. Why church leaders believe new book of mormon video library will. Creation lesson for little ones teaching the creation story using flannel figures.
The first episode in the book of mormon videos series of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints is now available. The book of mormon and other lds standard works claim that the lamanites, descended from the hebrew laman, were the principle ancestors of native americans. He taught how the scriptures contain the words of christ and invite others to believe in him. Lewis is a renowned scientist who advises the european and nasa space programs. The book of mormon has smaller books by varying ancient authors, as does the bible. Those who diligently study gods eternal plan will find their eternal bearings, a renewed sense of meaning and purpose in life, and hope and faith that. Watch these teachings come to life in the newest video of the book of mormon series based on scripture from 2 nephi 33. What it means to take upon the name of jesus christ. Accounts of the creation are also found in the pearl of great price. Bible videos the life of jesus christ watch scenes from the bible. The trailer for the book of mormon videos was released thursday, sept.
Go back please check the url for proper spelling and capitalization. Lds videos largest collection of official mormon videos online. Nelson tells of the importance of the creation, the fall of adam, and the atonement in gods plan. Watch the most recent episode of the book of mormon videos. This weeks episode of the book of mormon videos is alma preaches the word of god alma 47. After days at sea, nephis brothers and the sons of ishmael and their wives begin to offend the spirit with inappropriate singing.
Dean sessions how practical scientific applications of the um help us learn truth. Why should latterday saints beware fraudulent artifacts. Bible and for a free book of mormon, go to free book. This video, unfortunately dismisses the book of mormon and the church of jesus christ of latterday saints because of the incorrect assumptions made by mesoamerican theorists regarding lehis journey, in their attempts to create a landing for lehi on the west coast of mesoamerica. Accounts of the creation are also found in the pearl of great price the parallel accounts in moses and abraham 45 contain valuable insights and additions not found in genesis, so we will be referring to them, too. Gardner earned a masters degree in anthropology and mesoamerican ethnohistory from the state university of new york at albany. To view images from the book of mormon videos series, click here. We cover joseph smith, the book of mormon, the book of abraham, all the way to present day.
In this interview, we focus our attention on the role of the golden plates in the creation of the book of mormon, the 116 lost pages of the original book of mormon and how this event influenced the final product, and we discuss the different events that may have influenced the timeline in which the book of mormon was created. The creation is to increase our gratitude for the world that heavenly father and jesus created for us. Additional videos that cover mosiah through the end of the book of mormon will be released in 2020 and 2021. One important thing to consider is that just because a story has. Where can you best learn about gods plan of salvation. Mormonism teaches more truths regarding the creation than any other faith. Boyd tuttle out of darkness into light a decade of discovery in book of mormon research. And we thought about those things in the props we created. The book of mormon is the word of god, like the bible. Watch king benjamins speech in the first book of mormon. If youre anything like me, even though you know how the book of mormon stories turn out, you probably felt a little bit like season 2 of the book of mormon videos ended with a cliffhanger as you wondered which beloved scripture stories were going to be turned into film next.
How you can join in the largest family history conference in the world. First episode in book of mormon videos series now available. The development of the doctrines of god and creation in early christianity, keith e. In the 11minute video recounting the story of alma the youngers conversion, we get a unique perspective on the familiar story of alma the elder and his wife praying for their wayward son. Under the direction of heavenly father, jesus christ created the heavens and the earth see mosiah 3.
They believe that god and his son jesus christ created the earth we live on. Ten prophets in the book of mormon, as robertss own notebook records, encountered the living god in vision. Watch the video or read a summary of the points below. Mormons a nickname for members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints use both the bible and the book of mormon, as well as two other books of scripture. Translating the book of mormon religious studies center. Mar 01, 20 the united states is the promised land foretold in the book of mormon continuing, he wrote, a place where divine guidance directed inspired men to create the conditions necessary for the restoration of the gospel of jesus christ. Lds videos largest collection of official mormon videos. The mormon creation according to joseph smith in the beginning god created the heaven and earth is the first sentence in the bible. After watching the latest book of mormon video on alma the younger, i think its a lot longer than i used to imagine. Learn about jesus christ through free videos based on the king james version of the bible. Chapter 2 jesus makes the earth lds childrens old testament. Byu students grow beards, long hair for book of mormon videos.
When they say they saw and heard god, they saw and heard god. Resources to help you immerse yourself in the restoration. Why do we have three different accounts of the creation. We build enduring faith in jesus christ by making the book of mormon accessible. Book of mormon is true, but secret combinations abound. Check out these video resources for the 2020 youth curriculum. Beautifully complementing the bible videos, the book of mormon videos are. Analytical and contextual commentary on the book of mormon and the gift and power. Many struggle to resolve concerns dealing with joseph smiths polygamy, evolution, education, parenting, latterday prophecy, historical issues and many other mormon stumpers. Dean sessions latter day saint creationism the doctrine and science. The creation the church of jesus christ of latterday saints.
Watch the two newest book of mormon videos lds living in the land of nephi, about 559545 bc, nephi recorded his final testimony of jesus christ. This video is a brief synopsis of the creation of the earth. While the bible is written by and about the people in the land of israel and surrounding areas, and takes place from the creation of the world until shortly after the death of jesus christ, the book of mormon contains the history and gods dealings with the people who lived in the americas between approximately 600 bc and 400 ad. Three returned lds missionaries set out in 2014 to create a video that would answer the question, what is the book of mormon. This video contains only official statements from latterday prophets and apostles. 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. Latterday saints should naturally be a part of the scholarly conversation surrounding the historicity of the book of mormon.
Simple video on the creation of the world ask gramps. Alma 36 mosiah 1118 mosiah 15 enos 1 jacob 7 jacob 23 2 nephi 33 2 nephi 32 2 nephi 610 2 nephi 5 2 nephi 14 1 nephi 18 1 nephi 1718 1 nephi 16. They should emphatically not, however, accept or promote the use of frauds, forgeries, or dubious artifacts, even if such items seem to support the book of mormon s claims. In this final podcast austin talks about the scientific evidence for mormonism and how we christians can open a dialogue with our mormon friends and neighbors. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints iffer mitchell is an assistant costume designer for the project. A summary of the biggest problems with lds church history, and why we feel that mormon apologetics do not solve them. There are at least three creation accounts in the mormon church of jesus christ of latterday saints scriptures. This claim can be tested directly through modern genetic studies. The united states is the promised land book of mormon.
Question dear gramps, in reading the book of moses and genesis, the description of the creation seems to indicate that the beasts of the field were created at the same time as man and woman. Jun 14, 2008 the book of mormon claims to be another testament of jesus christ, 1 written by the prophet mormon. All historical evidence shows that it was created devined by joseph smith using the process of looking at a rock in a hat and speaking his divination to a scribe. While this may be a somewhat traditional view of the creation, that which distinguishes mormon theology is the belief regarding what led. The book of mormon criticizes the bible, doesnt attempt to correct the message of the bible, doesnt teach the multiple lds requirements for eternal life, doesnt teach that men and women should strive to become gods and goddesses, doesnt teach that males and females need to be baptized for the dead or do any other ordinances for the dead. All opinions, speakers and presenters represent and express their own individual opinions, and not necessarily the opinions of firm foundation, book of mormon evidence, or its employees, and no information or opinions represent the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints 2 nephi 2. The united states is the promised land foretold in the book of mormon continuing, he wrote, a place where divine guidance directed inspired men to create the conditions necessary for the restoration of the gospel of jesus christ. New trailer for season 3 of the book of mormon videos. While the book of mormon offers many unique perspectives on the fall, there are hints throughout genesis and the rest of the old testament that ancient israelite prophets understood the falls role in bringing mortality into the world. If we dont follow the lords pattern for sharing the creation as found in the scriptures, we risk missing the powerful influence that learning of the creation can have in the lives of our students. L tom perry lds talks toms train up a child lds church church ideas general conference conference talks lds quotes. Dec 28, 20 the purpose in teaching primary 6 lesson 3.
Audio used from lds prophets and leaders talks president spencer w. While the bible is written by and about the people in the land of israel and surrounding areas and takes place from the creation of the world until shortly after the death of jesus christ. Aburto second counselor in the relief society general presidency of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, as production of the book of mormon video series continues in provo, utah, at the lds motion picture studio on tuesday, sept. How joseph created the book of mormon mormonism exposed by isthechurchtrue. One of the most distinctive doctrines of mormonism is the belief in a plurality of gods. Concerning this record, the prophet joseph smith, who translated it by the gift and power of god, said, 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 see the introduction at the.
Youth invited to join face to face event with president and sister oaks. Book of mormon videos in chronological order youtube. They will also be available on mormon channel, and other gospel library. Lehis family sails to the promised land 1 nephi 18. The videos will be available on the book of mormon videos youtube channel, according to mormon newsroom. New videos and images from the first and second seasons, covering book of mormon chapters 1 nephi 1 through enos 1, will be released each friday from sept. And one to which joseph smith, prophet and seer of the mormon church, has given his own peculiar interpretation. Though there are several plausible hypotheses regarding the geographic locations of book of mormon events.
Book of mormon central evidences of the book of abraham. Scriptures declare that heaven, earth, and all things upon the earth are divinely created. Videos covering the first 8 pages of the book of mormon 1 nephi to enos will continue to be released every friday between now and the end of 2019. Jesus makes the earth chapter 2 lds childrens old testament reader. Latterday saints have three different scriptural accounts of the creation. Members of the church of jesus christ of latter day saints, considered the book of abraham to be a volume of holy scripture when it was published on march first 1840 two, the book was presented to the world as a translation of some ancient records that have fallen into our hands from the catacombs of egypt. The book of mormon videos youtube channel is a collection of videos based on accounts from the book of mormon. Mar 09, 2020 the book of mormon does not teach the mormon requirements for eternal life. The petersen book is a cut above from the anti mormon fare, not engaging in the more outdated claims offered against the book of mormon, such as the inane adieu and land of jerusalem argument critics offer against book of mormon antiquity, notwithstanding such claims being outdated for several decades now. Scriptures also help us to know more about the partnership of god and his son, jesus christ, in the creation. Alma preaches the word of god alma 47 by lds365 apr 18, 2020 this weeks episode of the book of mormon videos is alma preaches the word of god alma 47. This is generally understood to mean that there are innumerable gods besides and above the god that we worship, all of whom are creators of worlds and objects of worship.
Lds answers is dedicated to providing real answers to the tough questions regarding lds history and doctrine. Tom perry of the quorum of the twelve apostles of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Evolution and creation lds prophets and apostles doctrinal. But prophets are not mystics in this extreme sense. Mar 28, 2011 a motion picture about the life and legacy of joseph smith, the founding prophet of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints who translated the book of mormon. Church leaders, cast and crew express excitement for. Part 3 of a 3 part podcast on mormonism with another member of the sd apologetics group, austin brummer. The book of mormon reinstates all authentic modes of religious awareness. Bible book of mormon children christmas david archuleta easter ensign facebook family family history familysearch gay general conference jesus christ joseph smith latterday saint beliefs latterday saints channel lds resources lds temples lds videos from members lds videos from the church lds websites lds women lgbt liahona missionary mobile. All lessons addressing pornography april 2020 general conference basic beliefs bible videos book of mormon videos broadcasts and live events.
Brian stubbs lehite language evidence in native american languages. The parallel accounts in moses and abraham 45 contain valuable insights and additions not found in genesis, so we will be referring to them, too. Book of mormon reader talks about the book of mormon the official portrait of elder l. Genesis and other lds scripture on creation with darwins theory of evolution. Ryan wood, who plays the part of abinadi, talks with sister reyna i. Lds are key lds teachings derived from the book of mormon. Lehi testifies of the importance of scripture 1 nephi 5. The book, first published in 1842 and then canonized as scripture in 1880, is the subject of the latest now you know video from the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Jul 05, 20 book of mormon creators discuss the musical phyre hawkins, mark evans, christopher john oneill in the first national tour of the book of mormon, which opens july 9 at the kennedy. Teaching thoughts bring some gloves and go for a walk outside picking up trash or tidying up. The church knocks it out of the park with latest video about the book of mormon never thought i would see a cameo from a general authority in this video, but it was absolutely the perfect touch to end this incredible video. The united states is the promised land book of mormon evidence.
The biblical account of the creation of the earth is found in genesis 1 and 2. Dec 15, 2017 an az look at the covid19 guidelines recently released by the first presidency lindsey williams on friday, april 17, the first presidency of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints sent a letter and two documents to the faiths global leadership. Lds church debuts first book of mormon video installment. Photo courtesy of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints book of mormon videos, 1 nephi 12, season 1, episode 8, depicts lehi, his wife, sariah, and their family as they sail to the. Much information is available in the pearl of great price. In the beginning god created the heaven and earth is the first sentence in the bible.
The purpose of saints is to present a compelling narrative of the faith and sacrifice of early latterday saints, not to weigh in subtly or otherwise on the various theories of book of mormon geography. Both books contain gods guidance as revealed to prophets, as well as religious histories of different civilizations. Book of mormon evidence streaming faithfully exploring. Lehis family continues their journey to the promised land. Includes pictures, videos, articles, lessons, songs, etc. From scripture revealed through the prophet joseph smith, we know that in the work of the creation, the lord organized elements that had already existed see abraham 3. A third document contained answers to questions not addressed in the first. I created the heavens and the earth, and all things that in them are. Apr 26, 20 what does their book actually say they believe. There are teachings that indicate adam and eve were created separately.