With the book of mosiah we begin studying mormon s abridgment of the large plates of nephi. This is the last lesson of the book of mormon course of study. The book of mormon answers questions, provides hope, and solidifies spiritual strength in people, one by one. The knowhy app offers instant access to the hundreds of knowhys produced by book of mormon central. Joseph smith was an instrument in gods hands to bring forth the book of mormon. The lesson how can the book of mormon help me strengthen. Thus, our faith makes it possible to seek the good things. The mormons a nickname for members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints added a subheading to the book to explain that it is a second witness of the lord. For example, enos related that his sins were swept away because of this faith in jesus christ. The community of christ, formerly known as the reorganized church of 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 its official publishing arm, herald house. Strengthening our faith in jesus christ christs image, by heinrich hofmann, courtesy of c.
The book of mormon illustrates attitudes and behaviors that can lead. From elder renlunds experience, we learn that everyone needs to press forward with steadfast faith in christ press forward, saints, hymns, 81. It is our hope that through knowhys, the reader will come to better understand both the know and the why of the book of mormon, strengthening his or her testimony of jesus christ and his gospel. President ezra taft benson 18991994 invited readers of the book of mormon to center their attention on the doctrine it contains.
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. He knew of the various ordinances and the procedures of our meetings. Book of mormon prophets warned of these behaviors and attitudes and taught gospel principles that will fortify and strengthen our faith and testimony. The book of mormon is a book of scripture similar to the bible. Some might assume this means that christ would show us our weaknesses. Let us here observe, that three things are necessary in order that any rational and intelligent being may exercise faith in god unto life and salvation. With a veil of forgetfulness provided that keeps us from remembering our lives as the spirit children of god, we are called to live on the earth in faith. How can the book of mormon help me strengthen my faith in the. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints, 2015. Aug 09, 2017 in ether 12, christ told moroni that if men would come unto him, he would show them their weakness. Mar 27, 2016 everyone look up elder neil l andersons october 2011 general conference talk, the book of mormon. Two thousand stripling warriors by bonnie hart murray and janice kapp perry 48 teachings for our day living prophets and apostles share truths from the book of mormon that can guide us today.
Andersen, the book of mormon strengthening our faith in jesus christ, ensign, october 2011, p. Faith is the first principle of the gospel of jesus christ. This is an important part of the divine mission of the book of mormon. I am looking forward to strengthening my testimony of the restored gospel of jesus christ in our day. Consider the following in the order in which they appear. Strengthening our faith and testimony the church of jesus christ. Book of mormon scripture mastery reference to doctrine or. He made it very clear that we are still languishing under that same condemnation. Mcconkie once described it as a book that would shake the earth. Jan 09, 2020 i am so excited to focus this years gospel study on the book of mormon. O lord, give us strength power according to our faith which is in christ, even unto deliverance. Thus the book of mormon enlarges the scope of our understanding of jesus as the savior. Everyone look up elder neil l andersons october 2011 general conference talk, the book of mormon. Not only do they testify that they have seen or heard christ, the book of mormon prophets also regularly record the change that was effected in their own lives or the lives of others through jesus christ.
Your faith in christ, according to them, assures you of a place in heaven. Bankhead, this book enlarges on many vital themes in the book of mormon, poses questions for deeper study, notes additional scriptures relative to each particular topic, and suggests ways to effectively. Millions of people believe in the book of mormon, but its greatest value is distinctly personal. The book of mormon strengthens faith in the atonement. Whether one has devoted daily reading and studying, or this is the first time one has read the book of mormon, as members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, we have an opportunity of strengthening our testimony. Give them opportunities in future classes to share scriptures they find in the book of mormon that testify of jesus christ and his atonement. Building faith in christ with the book of mormon is a penetrating guide to your personal study of gospel scholars glenn l. Apart from studying the come, follow me curriculum, we hope you take hope and courage in the teachings of the book of mormon. And we talk of christ, we rejoice in christ, we preach of christ, we prophesy of christ, and we write according to our prophecies, that our children may know to what source they may look for a remission of their sins. Strengthen your relationships by learning about faith, forgiveness, and gods plan for families. Anderson, what parents should teach their children from the book of mosiah in mosiah, salvation only through christ, the book of mormon symposium series, volume 5, ed. Strengthening our faith in jesus christ, ensign or liahona, oct. Faith in jesus christ is a gift from heaven that comes as we choose to believe and as we seek it and hold on to it.
Alma recorded that the keeping of the law of moses by certain converted lamanites served to strengthen their faith in christ alma 25. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Instead, they use the word weakness to refer to the actual condition of being weak. Study the words of love and counsel from moroni in the last chapters of the book, and reflect on how you are applying the teachings in yo. What the book of mormon tells us about jesus christ religious. The bible and book of mormon teach that god is our heavenly father. Mar 30, 20 the influence and impact of the book of mormon will continue to grow as the kingdom of god is carried to every nation, kindred, tongue, and people elder neil l. We cannot expect to have faith at the center of our lives if all of our efforts are. When individuals or groups of people face trials boasting in their own strength, they are left in their own strength. However, the book of mormon authors never use the word weaknesses at all. Strengthen faith as you seek knowledge the church of jesus.
Bear your testimony of the book of mormon as another testament of jesus christ. Through making wise decisions, we strengthen our faith and commitment in jesus christ and he, in turn, endows us to find joy and to become more like him. It contains many examples of faithful disciples who had faith in jesus christ and received the blessings of his atonement. Come follow me book of mormon introductory pages youtube. Your faith is either growing stronger or becoming weaker. Teachings and doctrine of the book of mormon teacher manual. I have a vision of home teachers and visiting teachers, ward and branch officers, and stake and mission leaders counseling our people out of the most correct of any book on earththe book of mormon. The book of mormon, a companion book of scripture to the bible, teaches this principle again and again. Did he believe the book of mormon to be the word of god.
The book of mormon invites us and our families to embrace faith in the lord jesus christ, and it shares the principles that will help our families succeed. Apr 16, 2019 the book of mormon not only helps us understand that god can comfort us, but it also gives us specific examples as to how that might occurby sharing the power of his words, by enhancing our eternal perspective, by softening the hearts of our enemies, and by strengthening us so we can more easily bear the burdens at hand. Below is a list of fundamental doctrines taught in the bible for which the book of mormon adds an additional witness. The knowhy is a daily feature produced by book of mormon central. We build enduring faith in jesus christ by making the book of mormon accessible, comprehensible, and defensible. Andersen of the quorum of the twelve apostles the testimony of jesus christ accompanied by the power of the holy ghost, reading and pondering the great sermons on jesus christ in the book of mormon bring a certain witness of their truthfulness. The primary purpose of the book of mormon is to convince all people that jesus is the christ. In the book of mormon, we see how parents taught faith in christ and obedience to gods commandments both to children who were obedient from their childhood and to children who had to find their waysometimes in the very same family. Strengthening our faith and testimony in teachings and doctrine of the book of mormon teacher manual. Strengthening our faith in jesus christ by elder neil l.
What the book of mormon tells us about jesus christ. The come, follow me manual has been such an inspiration and blessing to our family. As the keystone of our religion, the book of mormon is a sure source of strength and peace during troubled times. How can the book of mormon help me strengthen my faith in. In october conference that year, he said, as i participated in the mexico city temple dedication, i received the distinct impression that god is not pleased with our neglect of the book of mormon a new witness for christ, ensign, november 1984, p. It teaches that we must come unto him or we cannot be saved 1 nephi. As i mentioned in the introduction, our spiritual power is linked to our faith in christ. Write on the board how can the book of mormon help me strengthen my faith in the atonement of jesus christ. How can the book of mormon help me strengthen my faith in the atonement of jesus christ.
The ancient american prophets had faith in jesus christ and wrote of many faithful disciples who received the blessings of his atonement. In the book of mormon lessons thus far, we have been studying the small plates of nephi. Faith is a principle of power, important not only in this life but also in our progression beyond the veil. Faith in jesus christ, when solidly anchored in our souls, brings true conversion, and in its wake come repentance, honest discipleship, miracles, spiritual gifts, and enduring righteousness. This means that latterday saints need to pray, study the scriptures, partake of the sacrament every week, and have the holy ghost as our constant companion to guide and prompt our daily actions. Items do not represent the official views of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints or of book of mormon central. Why should readers pay close attention to the mulekites. It is a spiritual topic, associated with faith, belief, testimony, emotion. Through his atonement, the savior acquired the powers to. The book of mormon can strengthen our faith in jesus christ. In a day when many claim that the mormon church is a cult and certainly not a christian church, it is interesting to note that the book of mormon has 476 references to the lord jesus christ by name.
Apr 03, 20 the book of mormon invites us and our families to embrace faith in the lord jesus christ, and it shares the principles that will help our families succeed. For more information on how the book of mormon teaches us to do this, see kenneth w. Divide the class in to small groups, and assign each group to read a section of elder neil l. The book of mormon is the keystone in our witness of jesus christ. Some might wonder if the saviors atonement plays any part in our lives beyond raising us from the dead and cleansing us of our sins. The book of mormon contains the writings of several groups who came to the americas, including a family who left jerusalem in 600 b.
But it is important that we are aware of our tendency to forget, when we sometimes seem to be buried in other responsibilities, jobs and problems that hog all of our attention. And they broke the cords with which they were bound. First, the book of mormon teaches that exercising faith in christ and entering into a covenant with him to keep his commandments is the key to being reborn spiritually. To the convincing of the jew and gentile that jesus is the. Request a free copy of the bible or book of mormon. The book of mormon contains the writings of several groups who came to the americas, including a family who left. This website is not owned by or affiliated with the church of jesus christ of latterday saints sometimes called the mormon or lds church. A favorite scripture among mormons a nickname for members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints is found in 2 nephi 25. Bible stories teach us that we can draw on the strength of the lord and feel the power of god in our lives through faith, prayer and fasting, and humility. What 9 faith filled ldsbc students shared about faith in jesus christ, agency and the book of mormon hannah johnson answers a question during an lds business college devotional held in the assembly hall at temple square on jan. The book of mormon is a pillar of revealed truth supporting and upholding the chief cornerstone, who is jesus christ.
If youre stumped luckily it says right on the cover the book of mormon another testament of jesus christ. Mar 25, 20 title page and introduction to the book of mormon. In just a few pages we have jumped several hundred years, from the time of jacob to the beginning of the book of mosiah. The influence and impact of the book of mormon will continue to grow as the kingdom of god is carried to every nation, kindred, tongue, and people elder neil l. It is packed full of examples of faithful disciples who had faith in him and received the blessings of his atonement. The book of mormon invites us and our families to embrace faith in the lord jesus christ, which will help our families succeed.
Mar 15, 20 title page and introduction to the book of mormon. It contains many examples of faithful disciples who had faith in jesus christ. For example, enos related that his sins were swept away because of this faith in jesus christ see enos 1. Mormons will often ask people if they have read the book of mormon and prayed about it. What the book of mormon teaches about the love of god.
Everyone take a section and see if you can answer the question, how can the book of mormon help me strengthen my faith in the atonement of jesus christ. What 9 faithfilled ldsbc students shared about faith in. How doubt can actually strengthen your faith lds living. Mar 08, 2014 the main purpose of the book of mormon as listed on its title page is to convince all people that jesus is the christ. It is amazing how much the book of mormon teaches about the atonement, and i believe there is no better book of scripture that helps us understand the doctrine, significance, and testimony of christs atonement. Promised blessings for reading the book of mormon a life of. Apr 04, 2018 you might not forget to read this sacred book for the same reason i did because i was busy reading other books. The book of mormon provides hope and builds spiritual strength, one soul at a time. Strengthening our faith and testimony book of mormon central. Apr 01, 20 it may surprise you to learn that the book of mormon is actually a book about jesus christ, the same jesus found in the bible. Here are some of the ways the book of mormon deepens our understanding of christs atonement.
As such, he has prepared a plan of salvation whereby we may be saved through the atonement of jesus christ. I testify that the book of mormon is true and that in very fact it was delivered to the prophet joseph smith by the angel moroni, under the direction of the lord jesus christ. How do we increase faith in jesus christ, and what exactly is his atonement. Lord, increase our faith the church of jesus christ of latterday. Andersen of the quorum of the twelve apostles the book of mormon invites us and our families to embrace faith in the lord jesus christ, and it shares the principles that will help our families succeed. I have a vision of artists putting into film, drama, literature, music, and paintings great themes and great characters from the book of mormon. What was the purpose of the writing of the book of mormon.
It is a lesson for our day, for our children, for our families. The book of mormon also contains several passages about how one acquires faith. Christ in the book of mormon book of mormon evidence. Apr 26, 20 in this series, were finding out what the book of mormon teaches about mormons and jesus christ. The book of mormon illustrates attitudes and behaviors that can lead individuals to dwindle in unbelief. By the hand, gift, and power of god, he has spoken again in our day and has provided for us those truths that were once lost for a long time. I taught sunday school today, and i felt strongly that the lesson i needed to teach was on how the book of mormon can help strengthen faith in the atonement of christ. To the convincing of the jew and gentile that jesus is. Here are 10 of our favorite resources to help you do just that. Each knowhy is designed to enhance understanding and testimony of the book of mormon by providing some brief historical, cultural, linguistic, literary, legal, and prophetic information that is interesting, useful, and insightful. Invite the youth to use the book of mormon to strengthen their faith in jesus christ. After we exercise faith, repent of our sins, are baptized, and receive the gift of the holy ghost, we must press forward in righteousness and endure to the end to receive eternal life. Faith in jesus christ and his gospel brings strength and spiritual protection to gods children.
Bible verses about finding strength in jesus christ. Not only should we know what history and faithpromoting stories it contains, but we should understand its teachings. Faith emits a spiritual light, and that light is discernible. This paper focuses on a few book of mormon passages that teach us about the atonement and especially its power. The people whose lives have changed from reading the book of mormon found it when they were sinners or when they were faithful, when they felt hopeless or when they were happy. Similarly, the book of mormonwhich offers an additional historical and spiritual record of jesus christs realityestablishes the truth of the bible and confirms that joseph smith was truly a prophet of god.