In contrast, book of mormon writers show a detailed awareness of jesus christs life and ministry from the very beginning. Premortal life mormonism, the mormon church, beliefs. Get a free digital copy of the book of mormon and study it with missionaries via voice or video call. Book of mormon central how the gospels and the book of. It was made out of a genuine love for both the tv show and the stage musical. We lived with god as his spirit children before were born in physical bodies on the earth. Lds food storage top 10 reasons not to have a food storage.
Discussions on the pearl of great price the premortal life canningboarding house originally aired. Top 40 inspirational book of mormon scriptures the lifey app. We can all experience more joy in our individual lives when we turn to him who loves us most. Many scholars both lds and nonlds find strong evidence for a belief in premortal life in the writings and teachings of the early christian fathers. So i decided to animate it to see how itd turn out. Truth about joseph smiths beliefs on geography of the book of mormon duration. These book of mormon videos will begin to be published next year and will bring to life the stories of the book of mormon. Now you know the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. All people will stand before god at the end of their mortal life to be judged for their actions.
It was written in an ancient language on gold plates by prophets in ancient america. Oct 03, 2011 we lived with god as his spirit children before were born in physical bodies on the earth. For this reason it becomes americas most important book. Book of life mormonism, the mormon church, beliefs. Regarding this book, joseph smith said, the book of mormon is the most correct of any book on this 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. Modern revelation regarding a premortal existence jump to subtopic. What does the book of mormon teach about the afterlife. Life and work and activity all continue in the spirit world. This book does not merely claim to be a moral treatise or theological commentary or collection of insightful writings. It is either the word of god as professed, or it is a total fraud.
Using only the text of the book of mormon as the narration, get a glimpse of the fatherson relationship between mormon and moroni, as they strive to pass the plates along so we today can cherish the book of mormon. How can the book of mormon help me draw closer to jesus. 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. Many people speak of babies coming from heaven, and yet dont stop to think what that means or why they believe it.
Alma taught, there was a space granted unto man in which he might repent. Now, concerning the state of the soul between death and the resurrection behold, it has been made known unto me by an angel, that the. The coming forth of the book of mormon by divine power is a new witness for christ in america. Drawing from a series of short articles called book of abraham insights by, this new video presents some of the evidence for the book of abrahams historical believability in a compelling and visuallystriking manner. I testify with my whole soul that in a most miraculous and singular way, the book of mormon teaches us of jesus christ and his gospel. Book of mormon prophets sometimes used the word probation or probationary to describe the purpose of this life. Book of mormon central evidences of the book of abraham. While these teachings may have been dropped from the rote canon of the church, there is little doubt that they were understood and espoused from the earliest recorded times.
Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available. It has elped lift men from barbarism into the realm of spiritual living. 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. Shortly before transferring custody of the plates to his brother jacob, the prophet nephi explained what he called the doctrine of christ 2 nephi 31. For your free copy of the bible, go to free holy bible and for a free book of mormon, go to free book. We are called the mormons as a nickname, and this comes from the book of mormon which is a book like the bible. This unique doctrine helps them understand who they are and the purpose of this life.
Click here to visit our frequently asked questions about html5. Are mormons the only ones who believe in the concept of a life before this one. Lots of people have heard of the book of mormon, but few people have. Book of mormon central teamed up with artist katie payne to create a beautiful and engaging video called the plates of mormon. The animation ive mad is in absolutely no way affiliated with either south park or the book of mormon. He hears the voice of god and is forgiven of his sins because of his. Terms of use2020 lds living, a division of deseret book company.
The chapters in this lesson cover a discourse he gave the people of nephi on two consecutive days, the night between their receiving instruction from an angel who told jacob that the name of the son of god should be christ and shared remarkable details of the lords mortal lifefive hundred and fifty years before he would be born. Instead, they are being donated to four nonprofit organizations, including book of mormon central. Professors from the byu department of ancient scripture discuss nephis vision of the tree of life, the saviors mortal life, and the events. Apr 11, 2016 as you watch the following video, consider the words of this earthly father as if it were heavenly father speaking about you. Now, concerning the state of the soul between death and the resurrectionbehold, it has been made known unto me by an angel, that the. The book of mormon teaches about god and jesus christ. Like the bible, the book of mormon has many authors. He also called it a preparatory state and a time to prepare to meet god. What can the book of mormon teach me about the holy ghost.
Did the early christian fathers express a belief in a premortal life. Have you ever wondered what would happen if the book of mormon found its way to south park. Discussions on the book of mormon the coming forth of the book of mormon originally aired. Before this mortal life, everyone existed as spirit children of god. But how god created my spirit before i was born, how in order for me to progress beyond where i was at, i needed to be born and experience mortal temporal life. Atonement 1, introduction to the atonement in the small plates of nephi duration. Later, joseph smith translated the book of mormon into english through the gift and power of god.
Book of mormon is book of lies life after ministry. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints is the only major christian denomination, today, teaching that we lived with god as spirit children before we were born. Neither the authors, nor the artist are collecting royalties for this volume. For this reason, it may not be surprising to realize we also lived before we were born, and that this life is the center of a long eternal life. The largest collection of lds videos is found in the media library. From the title page we read that the book of mormon was written by way of commandment and by the spirit of prophecy and of revelation to come forth by the gift and power of god to the convincing of each of us that jesus is the christ, the eternal god.
Part of why i beleive the book of mormon, and everything else in the church of jesus christ of latter day saints is how it tells of how i lived before i was born. The book of mormon videos youtube channel is a collection of videos based on accounts from the book of mormon. The last week of jesuss mortal life was a time filled with completions. You may have heard of the book of mormon, but you might not know what it. This doctrine, nephi assured his readers, was necessary to follow to obtain a promise of eternal life from god. As his time drew near, he knew that many parts of his mission needed to be drawn fully to conclusion. No wonder the book of mormon proclaims with boldness, and if ye shall believe in christ ye will believe in these words, for they are the words of christ 2 nephi 33. He was the promised messiah, the mortal messiah, and will be the millennial messiah. Fill your spiritual lungs with the elements of eternal life by constantly inhaling the truths in the book of mormon, another testament of jesus christ, so that you may arrive safely once again in the presence of. Yea, we believe all the words which thou hast spoken unto us. Lds are key lds teachings derived from the book of mormon.
Atonement 1, introduction to the atonement in the small plates of nephi. Lds videos largest collection of official mormon videos. Former the book of mormon costars cody jamison strand and jacob ben widmar stop by to chat about broadways high school throwback concert at. The concept of mortal actions being recorded in heaven is recorded as early in. The official youtube channel of the book of mormon musical. The book of mormon is an indispensable witness of the doctrines of christ in his divinity together with the bible teaches all men that they should do good and together with the bible. The book of life is talked about in both the bible and in the book of mormon the book of scripture complementary to the bible and unique to the church of jesus christ see alma 5. We went all over the world and gave everyone we met a different page to read. Feb 19, 2019 former the book of mormon costars cody jamison strand and jacob ben widmar stop by to chat about broadways high school throwback concert at green room 42 and more with paul wontorek. They use the book of mormon to try establish joseph smith as a prophet and then you are introduced to more of their false doctrines, by the doctrine and covenants, pearl of great price, etc. What does latterday saint revelation say about premortal life. Together with the bible, the book of mormon is an indispensable witness of the doctrines of christ and his divinity. Lots of people have heard of the book of mormon, but few people have actually read it. The book of mormon spooky mormon hell dream lyrics by azmad202.
New video to help you learn about the parable of the ten. No matter your story, you are invited to come unto christ. Jesus spent his mortal life near jerusalem, teaching the jews of his gospel. It serves as a companion to the bible, reinforcing the witness of jesus christ, and adding new insights into his sacred mission. When it comes to the origin of the book of mormon, there are two possibilities. Lds videos largest collection of official mormon videos online.
Mar 09, 2020 there lies the bait to believe their book of mormon. Heavenly fathers plan of salvation is compared to a threeact play, showing that knowledge of the plan helps us in our everyday lives. Learn about how gods church has been restored on the earth today through the book of mormon. Ensign, a book with a promise, may 2008 the book of mormon is a book with a purpose. The others are the byu new testament commentary, byu studies, and alliance of covenant artists a coalition of latterday saint artists. Our experiences with our own children closely parallel what our heavenly father experiences with us as he watches us grow and learn during our mortal lives. Post mortal life the postmortal spirit world is an actual place where spirits reside and where they converse together the same as we do on the earth tpjs, p. To view images from the book of mormon videos series, click here. Enos, a book of mormon prophet, goes into the forest to hunt and prays mightily to god all through the day and into the night.
The book of mormon miracle presents twentyfive compelling reasons why the miraculous translation. On the journey to eternal life, we pleasantly bid you, welcome aboard. Did the book of mormon alter the outcome of the civil war. If youve ever been curious about the book of mormon, the new book of mormon video. The book of mormon tells of a group of people who were moved by the holy ghost as they heard the words of a prophet.
Book of mormon making things up lyrics by rick whitehead. May 29, 2019 neither the authors, nor the artist are collecting royalties for this volume. A new video by pearl of great price central brings together just a few samples of evidence reinforcing the book of abrahams historicity. We lived with god the church of jesus christ of latterday saints.
A renowned scientist testifies of our premortal life, our divine creator, and the limitless perspective of eternal life. The book of mormon is a book of scripture that details god. Like most christians, mormons believe in life after death, but members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints also believe in life before birth. And by the time that week ended, he had in fact finished all that he had been sent to do and all that was necessary to allow the eternal plan of his father to succeed. I think that the book of mormon actually helps to complete the message that the bible is sharing to the world. Where can you best learn about gods plan of salvation. 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.