Certainly, the Bible talks about lost/missing Scripture.
The book of Nathan the prophet, the book of Gad the seer. ( 1 Chronicles 29:29)
The epistle from Laodicea ( Colossians 4:16)
And of the things which Jesus did, John said if they should be written every one, I suppose even the world could not contain the books that should be written. ( John 21:25)
Wherefore it is said in the book of the wars of the LORD, What he did in the Red sea, and in the brooks of Arnon, ( Numbers 21:14)
And the sun stood still, and the moon stayed, until the people had avenged themselves upon their enemies. Is not this written in the book of Jasher? So the sun stood still in the midst of heaven, and hasted not to go down about a whole day. ( Joshua 10:13)
And the rest of the acts of Solomon, and all that he did, and his wisdom, are they not written in the book of the acts of Solomon? ( 1 Kings 11:41)
Now the rest of the acts of Solomon, first and last, are they not written in the book of Nathan the prophet, and in the prophecy of Ahijah the Shilonite, and in the visions of Iddo the seer against Jeroboam the son of Nebat? ( 2 Chronicles 9:29)
Now the acts of Rehoboam, first and last, are they not written in the book of Shemaiah the prophet, and of Iddo the seer concerning genealogies? And there were wars between Rehoboam and Jeroboam continually. ( 2 Chronicles 12:15)
If this is between you and Giannis, than I understand if you choose not to reply. But I have a few questions, if you don't mind me asking? First, I am sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. Secondly, please know that I will not try and belittle you in any way for your belief in Mormonism. Like you, I also am a seeker of the truth. Just to let you know up front, I spent a few years studying the teachings of Mormonism, and have also compared those teachings with Paul's teachings, and I have found several things that have caused me to question Mormonism.
My first question to you: You say that "no doctrine in the Book of Mormon contradicts the Bible."
I have studied the bible for quite some time now. I also own a Book of Mormon which is heavily highlighted with things that I find contradicting to the bible. I can share those things, but only if you ask me to. (I do not want to offend). I kept it (BOM) in order to be able to share the truth of the bible with these very young men who called themselves elders (Usually anywhere from 16-18 years old). Personally, I do not believe they met the biblical qualifications of an elder.
Question: How much doctrine would you say is in the BOM? And do you believe the BOM is the most correct book ever written, as Joseph Smith claimed?
Question: You say "The Book of Mormon has enhanced my belief in the Bible." My question is how so?
Question: You say that "if something is taught that is not in the Bible, I will dismiss it."
My question is: have you ever had to dismiss any of the teachings of Mormonism? I ask because I find many teachings of Mormonism to be unbiblical, and should be dismissed.
Last question: You mention that "the Book of Mormon/Mormonism isn't another gospel; otherwise, you wouldn't believe it."
The LDS website states "Through Joseph Smith, a prophet of God, the gospel of Jesus Christ was restored in its fulness. My question is how did Joseph Smith fully restore the gospel of Jesus Christ?
Dear Paul, all those books were eventually joined together (probably the most important parts of them) and became what is now known as the Old Testament.
Since God's providecse didn't allow for any other writtings, like the epistle to the church of Laodicea, to remain till nowadays, that means that they had nothing more to offer to the church. Anything that is necessary for our salvation is written in the Old and New Testaments. Many have claimed that God sent them to bring new teachings in the world but please read what apostle Paul says to Galatians 1:6-9
"6 I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel:
7 Which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ.
8 But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let
him be accursed.
9 As we said before, so say I now again, If any man preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be
The book of Nathan the prophet, the book of Gad the seer. ( 1 Chronicles 29:29)
The epistle from Laodicea ( Colossians 4:16)
And of the things which Jesus did, John said if they should be written every one, I suppose even the world could not contain the books that should be written. ( John 21:25)
Wherefore it is said in the book of the wars of the LORD, What he did in the Red sea, and in the brooks of Arnon, ( Numbers 21:14)
And the sun stood still, and the moon stayed, until the people had avenged themselves upon their enemies. Is not this written in the book of Jasher? So the sun stood still in the midst of heaven, and hasted not to go down about a whole day. ( Joshua 10:13)
And the rest of the acts of Solomon, and all that he did, and his wisdom, are they not written in the book of the acts of Solomon? ( 1 Kings 11:41)
Now the rest of the acts of Solomon, first and last, are they not written in the book of Nathan the prophet, and in the prophecy of Ahijah the Shilonite, and in the visions of Iddo the seer against Jeroboam the son of Nebat? ( 2 Chronicles 9:29)
Now the acts of Rehoboam, first and last, are they not written in the book of Shemaiah the prophet, and of Iddo the seer concerning genealogies? And there were wars between Rehoboam and Jeroboam continually. ( 2 Chronicles 12:15)
If this is between you and Giannis, than I understand if you choose not to reply. But I have a few questions, if you don't mind me asking? First, I am sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. Secondly, please know that I will not try and belittle you in any way for your belief in Mormonism. Like you, I also am a seeker of the truth. Just to let you know up front, I spent a few years studying the teachings of Mormonism, and have also compared those teachings with Paul's teachings, and I have found several things that have caused me to question Mormonism.
My first question to you: You say that "no doctrine in the Book of Mormon contradicts the Bible."
I have studied the bible for quite some time now. I also own a Book of Mormon which is heavily highlighted with things that I find contradicting to the bible. I can share those things, but only if you ask me to. (I do not want to offend). I kept it (BOM) in order to be able to share the truth of the bible with these very young men who called themselves elders (Usually anywhere from 16-18 years old). Personally, I do not believe they met the biblical qualifications of an elder.
Question: How much doctrine would you say is in the BOM? And do you believe the BOM is the most correct book ever written, as Joseph Smith claimed?
Question: You say "The Book of Mormon has enhanced my belief in the Bible." My question is how so?
Question: You say that "if something is taught that is not in the Bible, I will dismiss it."
My question is: have you ever had to dismiss any of the teachings of Mormonism? I ask because I find many teachings of Mormonism to be unbiblical, and should be dismissed.
Last question: You mention that "the Book of Mormon/Mormonism isn't another gospel; otherwise, you wouldn't believe it."
The LDS website states "Through Joseph Smith, a prophet of God, the gospel of Jesus Christ was restored in its fulness. My question is how did Joseph Smith fully restore the gospel of Jesus Christ?
Since God's providecse didn't allow for any other writtings, like the epistle to the church of Laodicea, to remain till nowadays, that means that they had nothing more to offer to the church. Anything that is necessary for our salvation is written in the Old and New Testaments. Many have claimed that God sent them to bring new teachings in the world but please read what apostle Paul says to Galatians 1:6-9
"6 I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel:
7 Which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ.
8 But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let
him be accursed.
9 As we said before, so say I now again, If any man preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be
accursed."
GBU
Thank you for your insight.
Growing up my dad (God rest his soul) used that Scripture a lot to stop my belief in Mormonism.
Galatians is used to say, Joseph Smith, received another gospel from an angel.
And I believe that Scripture is true.
But after much, painstaking, countless discussions and endless readings of the Bible, I came to the conclusion to say to my dad,
But the Book of Mormon/Mormonism isn't another gospel; otherwise, I wouldn't believe it.
No doctrine in the Book of Mormon contradicts the Bible.
I can say that with complete confidence in my faith in Jesus Christ.
The Book of Mormon has enhanced my belief in the Bible.
Nevertheless, I put the Bible before the Book of Mormon because the Bible contains the Blood of Christ.
And if something is taught that is not in the Bible, I will dismiss it.
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