It wasnt until a second witness acknowledged the accuracy of my outrageous claim that people began to believe. Daily gospel doctrine scripture and quote book of mormon. Those who study the teachings and doctrine of the book of mormon will come to know that jesus is the christ. Prophet of the restoration via gospel media library. This site is dedicated to studying and teaching the gospel of jesus christ. Williams, the three nephites and the doctrine of translation, in the book of mormon. The question of the book of mormon witnesses is extremely significant. As the director of the church history library, where we hold the churchs official archival.
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. Why were three key witnesses chosen to testify of the book of. When making this claim, most people did not believe me. The testimony of the eight witnesses gospel doctrine. Above all, were these words given by the gift and power of god. In addition to the official book of mormon witnesses, some others got to feel the. Elder holland identifies a number of interrelated doctrines expounded on by each of these prophets, including the key points of the doctrine of christ, hope in christs.
In the introductory pages of the book of mormon, there is a page that contains the testimony of three witnesses and the testimony of eight witnesses. The testimony of three witnesses be it known unto all nations, kindreds, tongues, and people, unto whom this work shall come. We not only saw the plates of the book of mormon but also the brass plates, the plates of the book of ether. Did the book of mormon witnesses really see what they claimed. So far, he has completed the abridgement down to the reign of king benjamin. Why did lehi and jeremiah find themselves in a dark and dreary wilderness. Mormon doctrine originally subtitled a compendium of the gospel is an encyclopedic work written in 1958 by bruce r. Visit book of mormon central at follow us on facebook and now, behold, this is the doctrine of christ, and the only and true doctrine of the father, and of the son, and of the holy ghost, which is one god, without end. This is in accordance with the divine law of witnesses. Ezra taft benson, the book of mormon and the doctrine and. Years later, the righteous king benjamin gathered together his people at the temple on the occasion of his final sermon mosiah 2.
I just want to say something about the witnesses of the book of mormon in. 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. Mormon cries repentance unto the nephitesthey gain a great victory and glory in their own strengthmormon refuses to lead them, and his prayers for them are without faiththe book of mormon invites the twelve tribes of israel to believe the gospel. The following commentary is regarding these testimonies. Andrus, doctrines of the kingdom, bookcraft, 1973, p. The most significant witnesses are the three witnesses and the eight. The three witnesses also see the sword of laban, the liahona, the urim and thummim, and the breastplate as promised in dc 17. The three witnesses of the book of mormon compilation retouching. Moreover, joseph apparently obtained the lords approval before venturing into the woods with the prospective witnesses. Joseph fielding mcconkie, the doctrine of a covenant people, in the book of mormon. Is your wardbranch represented at the gospel doctrine class. Book of mormon the testimony of three witnesses youtube. Show o ye fair ones 5 minutes long from book of mormon gospel doctrine video presentations, available on dvd or online at character of mormon have the group with puzzle piece 3 share what they learned. Their writings and prophecies were inspired by direct revelation and the spirit of god.
Although joseph does not describe this event in the history of the church, david whitmer is quoted as follows. The three witnesses is the collective name for three men connected with the early latter day. In moroni 7, mormon is addressing members who have sufficient hope to enter into the rest of the lord and who walk peaceably with the children of men. When we study the book of mormon, our understanding of the doctrines in the bible is clarified. Mosiah and alma the elder both pass away in mosiah 29 which is the final book of the book of mosiah. Together these early witnesses of christ in the book of mormon paint a theology of anticipation, inviting even those who lived before jesus advent to accept the gospel.
Like the three witnesses, the book of mormon prophecies that there will be others which will testify of. And joseph iii said david whitmer stood up to his full height which was nearly. Thou wast chosen before thou wast born book of mormon central skip to main content. It was intended primarily for a latterday saint audience and is often used as a reference book by church members because of its comprehensive nature. The book of mormon witnesses are a group of contemporaries of joseph smith who claimed to have seen the golden plates from which smith translated the book of mormon.
Mcconkie, a general authority of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church. Book of mormon the testimony of three witnesses awitness4jesuschrist michael corbett. Fair study aidsgospel doctrinebook of mormonlesson one. If book of mormon is true, then the resurrected christ was seen and touched by thousands of people in ancient america. The three witnesses receive their witness gospel doctrine. Be reconciled unto god through the atonement of christ 3 9 3 15 the lord labors with us 3 16 3 22 he works in me to do his will 3 23 3 29. Section 17, revelation to the three witnessesdoctrine and covenants student. If you are using the video presentation for our day, show it now. Accompanying the prophetic promises about the three witnesses found in the book of mormon is also a revelation recorded in doctrine and covenants 5. The three are part of twelve book of mormon witnesses, who also include smith and the eight witnesses. Why is david whitmers witness of the book of mormon so. Lesson 23 and lesson 24, give us strength according to our faith.
But, the lds teach doctrines not found in the bible, so they try to discredit it in order to. An angel had appeared to him and given him the name by which the messiah should be known. It is a second witness of christ, and a second witness of how nations disintegrate when they reject christ. 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 that joseph smiths translation had been accomplished by the gift and power of god. The promise of the lord was that there was still hope if they would repent, but as mormon said, it was in vain. Book of mormon lessons for 2008 below is an overview of some past lessons and some lessons to come. The doctrine of a covenant people religious studies center. Throughout their lives, none of the witnesses of the book of mormon ever. Also note that the lessons are in numerical order, not necessarily the order in which they were taught for information on which date a lesson was taught, go to the reading page. Scripture block abraham 3 lesson manual old testament gospel doctrine teachers manual for lesson 2 lesson 2. That we, through the grace of god the father, and our lord jesus. By way of explanation, mormon has been abridging the large plates of nephi. Read your book of mormon which contains the methods and warnings about the secret combinations which will seek to destroy us. The book of mormon restores plain and precious truths that have been lost from the bible.
This passage is definitely one that is best when read by you. Gospel doctrine teachers manual 1999, 15 purpose to help class members understand how the book of mormon is the keystone of our religion and how abiding by its precepts helps us draw nearer to god. Be it known unto all nations, kindreds, tongues, and people, unto whom this work shall come. In verses 28 through 43, we find his comparison of faith to the grain of a mustard seed. Williams was assistant professor of ancient scripture at brigham young university when this was published. As the translation of the book of mormon continued, the prophet joseph smith. The lord was merciful enough to give the nephites their last chance for repentance. Check here he shall rise with healing in his wings 3 30412 filled with love towards god and all men 4419. David whitmer was a friend of oliver cowdery and came to the gospel through him. 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 things which i saw while i was carried away in the spirit. What sacrifices did lehi offer to god in the wilderness.
Probably one of the most famous passages in the book of mormon is almas dissertation on faith. Help your children learn the story of the three and eight witnesses using these fun. David whitmer january 7, 1805 january 25, 1888 was an early adherent of the latter day saint movement who eventually became the most interviewed of the three witnesses to the book of mormons golden plates. Analytical and contextual commentary on the book of mormon, vol.
The testimonies of the three and eight witnesses were published in the first edition of the book of mormon and every edition since. Coming unto christ requires a spiritual sensitivity acquired only by those who are acting with no hypocrisy and with real intent. If mesoamerica is the setting of the book of mormon, some claim that tents enos 1. What other witnesses do we have that the book of mormon is true. But the above scriptures refer to witnesses with mouths, not to books. Like the three witnesses, the book of mormon prophecies that there will be others which will testify of this work, and there is none other which shall view it, save it be a few according to the will of god, to bear testimony of his word unto the children of men. This book bears the honor of a preface given by the lord jesus christ himself. The three nephites and the doctrine of translation. The lord will not destroy the wicked without giving them adequate warning.
The three men chosen as witnesses of the book of mormon were oliver cowdery, david whitmer, and martin harris. As always, use the official gospel doctrine manual in your preparation, these ideas are supplemental. In the opening pages of the book of mormon, two statements are printed, each signed by a set of witnesses. The keystone of our religion, from charting the book of mormon just as a keystone holds an arch in place, knowing that the book of mormon is true holds together the edifice of faith built on the sturdy foundation of apostles, prophets, and the lord jesus christ. Printable teaching helps for family home evening or primary 5 valiant lesson 9. In this phrase, god the father sees the travail of his son, and the requirements of justice are satisfied. Their written testimony of three witnesses has been included in all of the almost 100 million copies of the book of mormon the church has published since 1830. The book of mormon lays out a six point formula as the gospel or doctrine. Gospel doctrine teachers manual 1999, 1026 purpose to increase class members understanding of the plan of redemption and the power of having more than one witness to testify of gospel truths. Joseph fielding mcconkie was professor of ancient scripture at brigham young university when this was published. Scores of them ignoring the personal testimonies of the gospel writerstwo of those. Fair study aidsgospel doctrinebook of mormonlesson.
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