Joseph was the first prophet and president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Gaskill has used his considerable scholarly and spiritual skills to provide the reader with a book that describes and applies to our lives the miracles found in the book of mormon, some of which may have slipped the readers eyes, mind, and heart. Were miracles required to print the first edition of the book of mormon. Perfect for teachers, speakers, and disciples alike, miracles of the book of mormon will illuminate the lords love in a whole new way and help you draw closer to the savior. He healed the sick, raised the dead, and cast out devils see mosiah 3. Interestingly, fanny reported these events after her apostasy from the church, in an antimormon book. This belief is based both upon scriptural evidence from the bible and book of mormon and. We will be live from glenn rawson stories and from history of the saints. Miracles and the book of mormon demon business broadband. The miracle of joseph smith translating the book of mormon. Joseph smith declared that he translated the book of mormon by the gift and power of god. Stenhouse, english convert fanny reported witnessing miracles performed by lds elders. Cement the book of mormon as the keystone of your testimony with this uplifting and informative volume. This belief is based both upon scriptural evidence from the bible and book of mormon and upon accounts of such miracles performed by smith.
Jesus was savior both in word and deed, and thus he praised any person who both heareth these sayings of mine and doeth them mt 7. Perfect for teachers, speakers, and disciples alike, miracles of the book of mormon will illuminate the lords love in a whole new way and help you draw closer to. Whether youre a student or teacher of the gospel, youll enjoy alonzo gaskills compilation of the history and symbolism behind each of these miracles. We have been admonished to read the book of mormon daily with great benefits in doing so. The lord inspired nephi to include messages in his writing on the gold plates that he knew would, in turn, help inspire and direct joseph smith as the prophet of the restoration. The great worth of the book of mormon is that it is another testament of jesus christ. The miracles in the book of mormon are mostly comprised of these.
The value of the book of mormon lies not in the miracle of its translation, miraculous as it was. Latterday saints have from their beginning believed that a series of miracles led to the coming forth of the book of mormon. For example, critics of mormonism have shown convincing proof that the book of mormon is a synthesis of earlier works written by other men, of the vivid imaginings of joseph smith, and of plagiarisms from the king james bible. Miracles embrace all those events which are beyond the power of any presently known physical power to produce. Likening the scriptures unto ourselves is easily achieved with each miracle of the book of mormon that is. They claim that these are proofs that mormonism is real and joseph smith was 100% for sure not lying to. Why did the book of mormon come forth as a miracle. Likely around this time of preaching, mormon delivers a sermon on faith, hope, and charity in a synagogue. For behold, they are subject unto him, to minister according to the word of his command, showing. Im a mormon, mother of five, and believer in miracles. But among the many recorded miracles, including an angel. Miracles in the book of mormon book of mormon central. This is a book that brings faith, happiness and joy. The book of mormon is filled with miracles, says elder stevenson at.
May we appreciate this miraculous translation, and may it be our desire to come to know and follow the savior through his teachings in the book of mormon. Any who read and study this book will have a deeper and broader understanding of miracles in the book of mormon. From a night with no darkness to timothy being raised from the dead, the book of mormon presents countless miracles. Mormon is allegedly a prophethistorian who was the native american believed by mormons to have written the book of mormon the main religious text of the church of jesus christ of latter day saints mormonism.
It would take months for all the copies to be complete, but the first copies were availableand all of that while the citizens of palmyra boycotted the book. Latterday saints value miracles because of their beneficial character. Miracles in particular, which often vary in degree, intensity, and help needed. From a night with no darkness to healing prayers to timothy being raised from the dead, just like the bible, the book of mormon presents countless real miracles.
The book of mormon has many miracles and wonders listed in its pages. The book of mormon is the keystone of our religion and will bring us nearer to god by abiding by its precepts, than by any other book teachings of the prophet joseph smith, p. This is my new favorite book of mormon commentarysupplemental book. Top 10 embarrassments of the mormon religion listverse. We invite all men 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. The most important verse in the book of mormon the. Glenn rawson stories miracle of the book of mormon. In his ministries, both as found the new testament and in the book of mormon, jesus performed many miracles. Where miracles have ceased, faith has already disappeared.
The website is the best website to visit, if you know little about the church or this book of scripture. Whether youre a student or teacher of the gospel, youll enjoy alonzo gaskill s compilation of the history and symbolism behind each of these miracles. The miracles wrought by the lord to bring it forth bring us to our knees. Moroni calls upon those who do not believe in christ to repenthe proclaims a god of miracles, who gives revelations and pours out gifts and signs upon the faithfulmiracles cease because of unbeliefsigns follow those who believemen are exhorted to be wise and keep the commandments. Thus, he went on to give the book of mormon peoples many more discourses, and he performed amazing miracles among them that are far beyond anything we see in the bible. I was amazed that the event has been right in front of me all these. As gaskill discusses each book of mormon miracle, he follows a consistent pattern, citing its scriptural source and summarizing the miracle and its context, its symbolism, allegorization, and application. Mormon doctrine holds that miracles have occurred on earth as long as there has been a people who fear and serve god. The miracles of jesus is a beautiful and resourceful book. Offering the joseph smith memorial devotional address, elder stevenson reflected on his. An annual outdoor theatrical performance, it was produced by an amateur cast of over five hundred members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church. My young brothers and sisters, i love the book of mormon. The book of mormon miracle presents twentyfive compelling reasons why the miraculous translation was the only possibility and why that matters. Recent historical information coming from the joseph smith papers.
Book of mormon miracles by grego book of mormon notes. The following three miracles are less celebrated than others, but. On this live we will talk about the miracle of the book of mormonboth in how it came and what it is. Gaskill has used his considerable scholarly and spiritual skills to provide the reader with a book. Any who read and study this book will have a deeper and broader. The sealed portion of the gold plates, journal of book of mormon studies 11, no. Each one is analyzed by explaining the background, symbolism and also how we can apply it to our lives. Being continuationist, the movement is characterized by a belief that the miracles, visions, prophecies, and revelations attributed to the biblical era continue still today, contingent upon need and the faith of those involved. The book of mormon is a book that latter day saints believe is the word of god along with the bible the original english version of the book of mormon was published in march 1830 by a man named joseph smith, jr. Wherefore, ye must press forward with a steadfast in christ, having a perfect brightness of hope and above god and all men. I recently found one that i have never heard anyone talk about. Its four major authorsnephi, jacob, mormon, and moroniwere all eyewitnesses of the lord, as was joseph, the inspired translator of that book.
One of the simplest ways to get a free book of mormon is to order it online from one of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints official websites. If the book of mormon is true, then joseph smith is a prophet. Miracles in the book of mormon the interpreter foundation. The lesserknown miracles of his life still promote faith and teach valuable lessons. The first most popular choice, for the most important single verse in the book of mormon, was always 2 nephi 31. Speaking in the first person, the lord states the following. Miracles are an important element in the work of jesus christ. There are beautiful pictures, maps of the various areas where the miracles took place, background information from the historical setting and beliefs, hymns, and present day and personal application. The fortynine main parables or metaphors spoken by jesus are arrayed in chart 77, with the fortytwo most impressive miracles that he performed presented on chart 78. For example, the parting of the red sea was not something the children of israel could have foreseen as they ran from the approaching egyptian army.
Therefore the origin is as smith claimed, namely, a translation of ancient records by the gift and power of god. The miracle of the book of mormon mormonism, the mormon. I was amazed at the number of miracles in the book of mormon. Amazingly, except for a few pages, the translation of the entire book of mormon as we have it todaya text which ended up as more than 500 pages in lengthtook place between april 7 and june 30, 1829. Gaskill has used his considerable scholarly and spiritual skills to provide the reader with a book that describes and applies to our lives the. Here are a few miracles which mormons claim as their own. Miracles of deliverance lots in the book of mormon, be it physical temporal or spiritual.
They are right to do so, but this article discusses whether the same rules apply to the miracles of jesus. Miracles the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. This end product is actually one of the biggest and greatest miracles of the book of mormon. Miracles and the book of mormon christians routinely dismiss many stories in the book of mormon and the koran as being obviously stolen from previous stories. This book is not, strictly speaking, apologetic, though he does make mention of alternative theories for the origin of the book of mormon anything but divine origin. I really enjoyed his comparison of joseph smith and the book of mormon with j. Tolkien and the lord of the rings, as well as those who doubt the american moon landings. As stated in the book of mormon, god has provided a means that man. The nightly program took place on the south lawn of temple hill at the manti temple usually in june. The miracles wrought by the lord to give us this sacred record bring us to our knees in great gratitude for this incredible book designed by the lord to best help us today.
May 6, 2018 spirituality book of mormon, jonathan neville, miracles kathy griffiths miracles in the details of the coming forth of the book of mormon we have been admonished to read the book of mormon daily with great benefits in doing so. As stated in the book of mormon, god has provided a means that man, through faith, might work mighty miracles. Although god brings about marvelous events to bless humankind, it is known that not every spiritual manifestation necessarily comes from god tpjs, pp. I really loved reading through these stories of aweinspiring faith and miracles. Other books other books have been cited by critics as possible sources for ideas in the book of mormon. A guide to the symbolic messages, 2015, springville, ut. The mormon miracle pageant was a latterday saint pageant held in manti, utah until it was discontinued in 2019. Moroni calls upon those who do not believe in christ to repenthe proclaims a god of miracles, who gives revelations and pours out gifts and signs upon the faithful miracles cease because of unbeliefsigns follow those who believemen are exhorted to be wise and keep the commandments. The only bible that joseph smith relied on was the king james version. Miracles of the book of mormon in lds book of mormon on. Mormonism is a religion less than two centuries old, but in this short time it has managed to accrue a long list of embarrassments which the church leaders would prefer were kept silent. Christ lived, suffered, and died in an effort to enlighten, lift, and heal those he came in contact with. The coming forth of the book of mormon in english was accompanied by many miracles, and the translation of the book of mormon into other languages has also been accompanied by the gifts of the spirit and likewise required the hand of the lord. And because he hath done this, my beloved brethren, have miracles ceased.