How we got the book of mormon about 3 minutes illustrated scripture story. Why did moroni include mormons condemnation of infant baptism. Mormon belief video about the book of mormon, another testament of jesus christ. Yet at the moment of truth, he cant pull the trigger. Book of moroni mormonism, the mormon church, beliefs.
In addition to the great promise in these verses which helps those who are investigating the gospel to gain a testimony of the book of mormon, the process. Invite the children to bear testimony of the book of mormon. First nephi through omni are written in firstperson narrative, as are mormon and moroni. The book of moroni is the last book in the book of mormon and the last writings of the prophet moroni. Then moroni buried the plates in the hill cumorah to keep illustrations by apryl stott them safe. The promise of the book of mormon about 1 minute illustrated scripture story. The promise made by moroni of the book of mormon theldslife living life as a latterday saint. Moroni and the book of mormon promise purpose to encourage the children to gain a personal testimony of the book of mormon and study it and live its teachings throughout their lives. Moronis promise moroni, the last book of mormon prophet and last of his people, was left with the charge of protecting the sacred record. He wrote that if we read the book of mormon and ask god, the holy ghost will tell us it is true. Moroni is the ascribed author of chapters 8 and 9 of mormon s record within the larger book of mormon, the entire book of moroni, and the title page of the book of mormon. Remember the overall purpose of teaching primary 4 lesson 44.
Moroni was the last known survivor of the nephite nation. That is, to discover the facts concerning the life of moroni, one does have to reference, know and understand the life of mormon. The book of moroni is the last of the books that make up the book of mormon. Moroni s last entry in the book of mormon was likely written about a. Moronis america today in 1936, when lds scholars first began accepting the twocumorah theory, apostle joseph fielding smith warned the saints. Moroni was the last to write on the plates of mormon. He followed in the footsteps of his father, mormon after whom the book of mormon is named as keeper of an ancient record detailing the history and eventual destruction of their people, the nephites, by their enemies, the lamanites. Depending on how we received our witness that mormonism was true, we could be guilty of a sin worse than murder. Dna evidence and the book of mormon conclusive proof that. Moroni had been commanded by his father to complete the nephite record, which mormon had abridged from previous records. Moroni and the book of mormon promise, purpose, 156. Moroni, the last of the nephite prophets book of mormon.
According to the book of mormon, the promised land shall be a land of liberty, with no kings upon the land 1, and be discovered by a gentile whom the spirit of god wrought, to cross many waters 2 in order. That is because from a very real perspective, mormons consider the alleged fact that the book of mormon is true to be in and of itself more important than any of the alleged truths it contains. Behold, i would exhort you that when ye shall read these things, if it be wisdom in god that ye should read them, that ye would remember how merciful the lord hath been unto the children of men, from the creation of adam even down until the time that. We have obtained a land of promise, a land which is choice above all other lands. Moronis life covers the last part of the fourth century and the first part of the fifth century. The lds church claims that the book of mormon is its founding revelation from god. Just before mormon s death, he delivered a historical record called the plates of mormon to his son moroni w of m 1. Then study the lesson and decide how you want to teach the children the. Nov 19, 2016 lesson 44 moroni and the book of mormon promise pdf available in spanish, portuguese, italian, german, and frenchuse pdf above this entry was posted in book of mormon activities, french francais, german deutsche, italian italiano, languages, portuguese portugues, primary 4.
The remainder of the book of mormon is written in thirdperson historical narrative, said to be compiled and abridged by mormon with moroni abridging the book of ether and writing the latter part of mormon and the book of moroni. Here is a partial list of verses that lay out the purpose of the book of mormon. Constantly pursued by his enemies, moroni buried it. Vowing to take revenge on the gangster who killed his sister, ronnie joins a rival gang. This message of the book of mormon is repeated over and over. Then moroni buried the plates in the hill cumorah to. Moroni was a prophet who wrote in the book of mormon, a book of scripture of the mormon church.
A book with a promise about 2 12 minutes while interesting, the book of mormon is extra special due to its promise. This video is about the falling of the nephites, after they have departed from the teachings of. Book of mormona book of gross, fictitious nonsense, wrote by mormon, for gazeloms diabolical purposes. Because of this theory, he wrote, some members of the church have become confused and greatly disturbed in their faith in the book of mormon. This is not about logic at allor, only in the loosest sense of the word anyway. Moroni stock photos download 794 royalty free photos. Moroni is the ascribed author of chapters 8 and 9 of mormons record within the larger book of mormon, the entire book of moroni, and the title page of the book of mormon. Image of angel moroni atop of a mormon temple moroni. He sealed the record with his testimony and called upon god as his primary witness of the truth of the records he was sealing up. Moroni according to the book of mormon, was the last nephite prophet, historian, and military commander who lived in the americas in the late fourth and early. However, the book of mormon has been scientifically proven to be false which means joseph smith was a gross liar and received no revelation from god.
Invite the children to look for the golden statue of moroni on top of some of our temples and remember moroni, who never failed in his testimony of jesus christ. Over the years, i have heard members and missionaries offer a variety of explanations about its meaning. Fourth nephi through moroni, from zion to destruction, edited by monte s. Religious studies center, brigham young university, 1995. The promise of the book of mormon before moroni buried the plates for the last time, he wrote a promise to the lamanites and all others who would read these records. Moronis promise goes beyond praying about the book of mormon alone. Most of us pay attention when a promise is spoken, especially if the lord himself is speaking. Land of promise and freedom, land shall serve god or be swept off. Joseph smith dictated the existing book of mormon beginning with mosiah through to the end moroni, then dictated the first part from 1 nephi through words of mormon. He writes about spiritual gifts, faith, hope and charity. This video is about the falling of the nephites, after.
The book of mormon states several times that the land which they were led to, was the promised land, or a choice land. The book of mormon offers a remarkable promise to those seeking knowledge of the truth. Moroni and the book of mormon promise is to gain a personal testimony of the book of mormon and study and live its teachings. The promise made by moroni of the book of mormon youtube. A testimony of the book of mormon comes by the power of the holy. Prayerfully study moroni 10 and joseph smithhistory 1.
And from the pages of the book of mormon comes moroni s promise that through prayer, real intent, and faith in christ, we may know the truth of these promises by the power of the holy ghost see moroni 10. Moronis promise is not about the book of mormon rational. To encourage the children to gain a personal testimony of the book of mormon and study it and live its teachings throughout their lives. A forum for exmormons and others who have been affected by mormonism to share news, commentary, and comedy about the mormon church. The angel moroni first appeared on the main spire of the salt lake temple in the early 1890s, became the symbol of the lds church, adorns palazzo comunale or palazzo moroni in padua veneto ita.
Therefore, it stands to reason that our mormon friends and family are really worried about our departures. If you arent lds, you may have heard about a peculiar book called the book of mormon. Like all scripture, the book of mormon is full of promises hundreds of them, in fact. The book contains ten chapters that range widely in length. Moroni 10 the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Moroni also recorded prophecies of the brother of jared, a jaredite prophet, who helped lead his colony to the new world. By the time the final statements of moroni 10 were written, moroni. We build enduring faith in jesus christ by making the book of mormon accessible, comprehensible, and defensible to the entire world. One of the cornerstones to receiving this witness is the promise written about in the book of mormon. All posts must be related to mormonism please keep all posts related to mormonism. Jul 03, 2019 we have obtained a land of promise, a land which is choice above all other lands. The promise of the book of mormon, book of mormon stories 1997, 156 close video before moroni buried the plates for the last time, he wrote a promise to the lamanites and to anyone else who would read the records. Chapter 10 contains moronis promise and some advice for people in the present day.
Ainsworth takes the reader on an incredible journey as he pieces together the amazing lives of two remarkable men. America promised land messages of the book of mormon. Moronis promise the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Promises for reading book of mormon margies messages. These prophecies are sealed to come forth at a future day ether 4. The angel moroni and the gold plates about 4 12 minutes illustrated scripture story. How important was it to moroni that we pray about the book of. To encourage the children to gain a personal testimony of the book of mormon and study it and live its teachings throughout their lives preparation. Testify to the truthfulness of moroni s promise in moroni 10.
The first hundred pages of mormon america cover the early history of the church, but readers who are expecting a comprehensible account of mormon beginnings and the development of the church should look elsewhere. Many lamanites placed their weapons at moronis feet and promised not to fight. Moroni s book of mormon promise to a staggering degree, the entire mormon religion hinges upon these 3 verses in the book of mormon moroni 10. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints 28,216 views. Father and son as much as any fathers and sons lives are intertwined, so are moronis and his father mormons, whilst still being separate. Book of mormon chapter 21 ether 18 flashcards quizlet.
In chapter 2, moroni also fulfills a promise made by mormon that he would give evidence that the lord gave the nephite twelve disciples the power to give the. The last nephite prophet in the book of mormon about a. Why would a logical person not experiment with the promise in. He is the son of mormon, the prophet after whom the book of mormon is named. Moronis america the book of mormon in north america. Unlike most of the rest of the book of mormon, the book of moroni was not abridged by mormon, but contains the writings of his son after the nephites were destroyed as a people. The lord revealed the book of mormon through an angel named moroni to the prophet joseph smith, who first published this book in 1830. The golden statue of the angel moroni on top of the mormon temple, salt lake city, utah angel moroni statue. May 04, 2014 this message of the book of mormon is repeated over and over. Mormons anciently in egypta set of blacklegs, thieves, robbers, and murderers.
Mar 23, 20 moronis promise moroni, the last book of mormon prophet and last of his people, was left with the charge of protecting the sacred record. Brothers and sisters, without reservation i promise you that if you will prayerfully read the book of mormon, regardless of how many times you previously have read it, there will come into your hearts an added measure of the spirit of the lord. Moronis book of mormon promise to a staggering degree, the entire mormon religion hinges upon these 3 verses in the book of mormon moroni 10. Moroni, whose image appears on spires of modernday temples of the church throughout the world, was the angelic messenger who visited the young joseph smith for the first time on september 21, 1823, to inaugurate the era of the coming forth of the book of mormon. Yea, the lord hath covenanted this land unto me, and to my children forever, and also all those who should be led out of other countries by the hand of the lord. Moroni, as a mortal man, was the last author of the book of mormon, burying the metal plates upon which it was recorded, some 421 years after the birth of christ. And when ye shall receive these things, i would exhort you that ye would ask god, the eternal father, in the name of christ, if these things are.
The book of mormon provides a means of determining the truthfulness of the book moroni 10. Then study the lesson and decide how you want to teach the children the scripture account. Land of promise and hebraisms in the book of mormon. He exhorted his brethren, the lamanites see moroni 10.
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