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How Joseph Smith Wrote the Book of Mormon

Jacob — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 17:21:50 +0000

The Book of Mormon, like the Bible, contains a record of God’s dealings with a part of the House of Israel. It contains prophecies of Christ and also reveals how Christ, after his resurrection and ascension into heaven, later ministered to those who had waited for him in the New World. The Book of Mormon was anciently abridged by a prophet named Mormon and was engraved on gold plates, to preserve the sacred writing for a future time.

Joseph Smith received the divine commission to translate the gold plates through the power of God. The translation was published in 1830 as a volume of scripture, a sacred record.

We invite all people everywhere to read the Book of Mormon, to ponder in their hearts the message it contains, and then to ask God, the Eternal Father, in the name of Christ, if the book is true. Those who pursue this course and ask in faith will gain a testimony of its truth and divinity by the power of the Holy Ghost.

Those who gain this divine witness from the Holy Spirit will also come to know by the same power that Jesus Christ is the Savior of the world, that Joseph Smith is his revelator and prophet in these last days, and that The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the Lord’s kingdom once again established on the earth, preparatory to the second coming of the Messiah.

“The Book of Mormon is true, just what it purports to be, and for this testimony I expect to give an account in the Day of Judgment.” (Encyclopedia, 86-87) – Joseph Smith, Jr.

BYP’s Book of Mormon Commentary

Jacob — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 17:19:35 +0000

The Backyard Professor’s Book of Mormon commentary, containing the knowledge gleaned from 47 years of Book of Mormon study.

The Ten Commandments

Jacob — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 17:15:56 +0000

The ten commandments and how to remember them.

The Book of Mormon Reveals Truths About Today’s Problems

Jacob — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 17:12:53 +0000

This is a basic overview of the Book of Mormon for those who are not familiar with the book, plus commentary from our LDS church leaders explaining the importance of the Book of Mormon and what brought about the downfalls and destruction of 2 great American civilizations.

He is Risen – In America

Jacob — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 01:47:58 +0000

After Christ’s death and resurrection, he visited the inhabitants of ancient America. While there he blessed and taught them, and established his church.