Books of the bible explained scripture by scripture. As you can see from the sample, the format is a segment of scripture, such as a chapter, followed by commentary and cross references. We often find many practical life lessons from studying which helps us learn from the past and draw closer to god. Fair study aids book of mormon resources by chapter and verse. Maxwell institute for religious scholarship and nibley llc. The compete book of mormon is contained within the series, so it is not necessary to switch back and forth between the commentary and the book of mormon. Verse by verse book of mormon 2in1 ebook bundle deseret book.
Sometimes the quotation is explicit, as in the second book of nephi, which contains 18 quoted chapters of the book of isaiah. Below you will find a few books from the scriptures to study, chapter by chapter, verse by verse. A dynamic, interactive, webfriendly presentation of the book of mormon. The purpose of this two volume series is to make easily available selections from lectures transcribed and published in four volumes as teachings of the book of mormon by hugh w. It is a collection of 150 poems or songs by various authors and it is divided into five books similar to the pentateuch. Dec 18, 2011 daily scripture study is vital to our spiritual welfare and should be done consistently without question. On the other hand, the book of mormon easily is exposed as fiction when compared to and contrasted with the bible, which mormons claim is the word of god. There is no greater issue ever to confront mankind in modern times than this.
This effort along with greatly expanded lecture topics. If so, you will find what youre looking for in this commentary written by gospel scholars d. We hope that this will prove a valuable resource in both your regular gospel study and in finding answers to concerns and criticisms raised against the book of mormon. However, none are more significant than the numerous contradictions between book of mormon teaching and the bible. In the mormon doctrine of the return of the jews to the promised land, the lost tribes will remain west of the atlantic. Details do you want to expand and deepen your study of the book of mormon. The student manual contains mostly general authority quotes and brief statements of explanation for blocks of verses. Native americans, dna, and the mormon church salt lake city, ut.
Wherefore, it is an abridgment of the record of the people of nephi, and also of the lamaniteswritten to the lamanites, who are a remnant of the house of israel. The book of mormon and the king james bible wikipedia. Oct 23, 2012 salt lake city, ut prweb october 23, 2012 fair the foundation for apologetic information and research announced today that as a new part of the fair study aids project, it has created a verse by verse resource for study of the book of mormon. Sep 07, 2011 verse by verse, the book of mormon is a twovolume, userfriendly commentary that balances doctrinal commentary with quotations from general authorities, cultural and linguistic insights, and thorough but intelligible helps for understanding difficult scriptural passages. Book of mormon quotes and verses basic mormon beliefs. Bible exposition commentary versebyverse commentary. Israel, ten lost tribes of and the lost tribes of israel shall have the words of the nephites and the jews. Just as the bibles present chapter and verse notation system is a later addition of bible publishers to books that were originally solid blocks of undivided text, the chapter and verse markers within the books of the book of mormon are conventions, not part of the original text.
And it came to pass that coriantumr did smite him against the wall, insomuch that he died. Matthew with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. The bible and the book of mormon for over 100 years, mormon archaeologists have searched in vain for indisputable proof of book of mormon civilizations. The honest seeker after truth can gain the testimony that jesus is the christ as he prayerfully ponders the inspired words of the book of mormon. Verse by verse commentary verse by verse commentary. Its really like a guided tour through the book of mormon. My husband and i read from it each night while studying the book of mormon.
In this digital ebook bundle, the two volumes of versebyverse commentary have. The authors are very knowledgeable and reliable in the things they share. The editor text scanned all four volumes of the series to about half the original by eliminating those portions the editor felt not necessary to the verses under discussion. The contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible constitute a most serious obstacle to accepting the book of mormon as latterday scripture supplemental to the bible. Isaiah with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Oct 12, 2011 verse by verse, the book of mormon is a twovolume, userfriendly commentary that balances doctrinal commentary with quotations from general authorities, cultural and linguistic insights, and thorough but intelligible helps for understanding difficult scriptural passages. In this digital ebook bundle, the two volumes of verse by verse commentary have been brought together for more convenient study. Best of book of mormon commentary list scripture notes. Nyman, great are the words of isaiah 1980, and an indepth study of the book of mormon isaiah passages is found in donald w. Over onehalf of all the verses in the book of mormon refer to our lord. It also contains the articles of faith as well as a gallery with more than 700 lds inspirational images quotes. Producing a commentary on what the book of mormon is, and what it means.
The book of mormon favorite verses showing 111 of 11. The book of mormon teaches that little children are not capable of sin because they do not have a sinful nature moroni 8. Or, if you read an article that is on there and felt it applied to a different verse that it is not listed under, let us know and we will make the change. I have made an effort to add scripture references to each paragraph, when applicable, including chapter and verse. A seminarian named sarah wilson thought to abbreviate the bible by selecting just one representative verse from each book, resulting in a breathtaking tour through the highlights of scripture. A busy day can keep your mind away from the gospel and most important things in life.
Verse by verse, the book of mormon is a twovolume, userfriendly commentary that balances doctrinal commentary with quotations from general authorities. There is only one good news of the great work that god had accomplished by his son, the lord jesus christ, but in his wisdom it needed four different men to make this news of salvation known to the world in written form. When studying any book from the scriptures, we learn who wrote the book, why they wrote the book and who were they writing too. Jul 06, 2011 there are many serious objections to the claim of joseph smith and the lds church that the book of mormon is divinely inspired latterday scripture supplemental to the bible. Introduction to hebrews verse by verse bible study kjv. Click on a book listed below which will take you to its introduction page. Dividing the material into convenient topical sections, each volume quotes the book of mormon verses and gives detailed commentary that reflects not only the. Genesis 3 commentary genesis 12 commentary genesis 15 commentary genesis 49 commentary. A book of mormon commentary that is thorough and comprehensive. A complete identification of all chapters and verses of isaiah quoted in the book of mormon along with an analysis of each verse is found in monte s. Verse by verse, the book of mormon is a twovolume, userfriendly commentary that balances doctrinal commentary with quotations from general authorities, cultural and linguistic insights, and thorough but intelligible helps for understanding difficult scriptural passages. Enjoy a daily verse from the book of mormon on your mobile device and share it with whoever you want. Verse by verse commentaries by book precept austin.
It is not sponsored or endorsed by either the maxwell institute or. New versebyverse resource on the book of mormon prweb. Apr 12, 2010 share your favorite verse form the book of mormon and why its your favorite. In verse 11 nephi records the words of the father to him. Jan 31, 2012 religious studies center, brigham young university, the book of mormon. While it doesnt actually cover each and every verse verse by verse.
Fair study aidsbook of mormon resources by chapter and verse. Feb 08, 2009 this is basically a verse by verse process, which turns out to be quite time consuming, but heythats the point, right. Nibleys commentary on the book of mormon is based on transcriptions from classes taught by hugh nibley, and is published with the permission of the neal a. The book of mormon commentary is a six book series that details every chapter and verse of the book of mormon teachings. The authors of the study found their assumption accurate. One gives background information, quotes from scholars and general authorities, and explanation, complete with footnotes and scripture references, for most of the verses from 1 nephi to alma 29. This verse brings the apocalyptic prophecy or historical commentary right up to the summer of 1829, when oliver cowdery was transcribing the text of the book of mormon the things written and hid up by nephis seed as it fell from the lips of joseph smith who was divining the translation of the ancient record by the gift and power of. The commentary is insightful and we learned many new and interesting thingspoints about most every section. But what about throughout the day as you sit pounding the keyboard in your office. By the time that i was fully engaged with writing commentaries on both the new testament and the book of mormon, i had become infatuated with the idea that i might be able to expand the. May 03, 2014 mcconkie and millets four volume doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon is good, although it is as conservative a series as you might guess a work by a man sporting the names of both joseph fielding smith and bruce r.
New testament come follow me 2019 book of mormon central. Reynolds and sjodahl, commentary on the book of mormon, vol. Roberts, history of the church, mormon doctrine of deity, seventys course in theology on october 29, 2019 by tomnysetvold. Some form of christs name is mentioned more frequently per verse in the book of mormon than even in the new testament. Book of mormon commentary using a testimony of jesus christ.
Simply put, if both the bible and the book of mormon were inspired by god, then they never would contradict each other. Leviticus 1 commentary leviticus 2 commentary leviticus 3 commentary leviticus 4 commentary. The condensed book of mormon, in 15 verses gently hew stone. It is not sponsored or endorsed by either the maxwell institute or brigham young university, and.
Gospel principles, a manual published by the lds church for new members, says on page 263, the israelites are to be gathered first spiritually and then physically. This resource is designed to help those who are studying the book of mormon locate articles that relate to the passages they are studying. Mcconkie and millets four volume doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon is good, although it is as conservative a series as you might guess a work by a man sporting the names of both joseph fielding smith and bruce r. Lesson 1 1 nephi 15 the church of jesus christ of latterday. This volume is the second of a twovolume, readerfriendly exploration of the book of scripture that is the keystone of our religion. This application will show you a verse from each book that makes up the book of mormon every time you open it, along with an lds inspirational image to share if you wish.
It is particularly designed for personal study, though it should also be. If so, you will find what youre looking for in this commentary written by gospel scholars. The book of leviticus as well as the book of numbers follow immediately after the book of exodus. The heading of the first book of the new testament is in most manuscripts gospel according to matthew. The condensed book of mormon, in 15 verses today i read the most amazing blog post, courtesy of our friends at first thoughts. A seminarian named sarah wilson thought to abbreviate the bible by selecting just one representative verse from each book, resulting. Keep in mind, however, this is just a bunch of thoughts, with a little bit of cohesion, and not a novel. Oct 25, 2016 according to hugh nibley, the father of contemporary mormon scriptural and theological scholarship, the book of mormon can and should be tested. A biblical scholar looks at the book of mormon mormons in. Study the new testament with a verse by verse commentary by lynne hilton wilson, the cofounder of book of mormon central.
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. In some cases, entire passages are duplicated in the book of mormon. Stepbystep with alan miner free brother miners commentary steps through the book of mormon by chapter and verse but within each verse he highlights phrases which you can click and go to commentary on those phrases. With the exception of a few paragraphs mainly in chap. Son of man, take a stick and write on it, for judah, and the people of israel associated with him. Do you ever stop and ponder back on what you learned that morning or consider the scriptures at all. Maxwell institute for religious scholarship at byu formerly farms. Richison exposes the mind of god to the mind of man by expounding individual books of gods word verse by verse.
The original books only had occasional verse references. 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. This volume is the first of a twovolume, readerfriendly exploration of the book of scripture that is the keystone of our religion. Is the book of mormon the mind and will and voice of god to all men. Do you want to expand and deepen your study of the book of mormon. I want to address some commentaries, but before i do i thought id work through words of mormon verse by verse. Numbers with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Second nephi, the doctrinal structure, the doctrine of christ by larry e. If so, you will find what youre looking for in this commentary written by gospel s. Doni peterson because the book of mormon is the best known and most widely circulated lds book, many commentaries on and reference books about it have been written to assist readers.
Book of mormon student manual published by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints free this is an official resource of the church for use in institute classes. Mormons read the book of mormon in addition to the holy bible. According to the book of mormon itself, it was written by many ancient prophets. The nephites and the lamanites are not the only people who will be judged by the things recorded in the book of mormon. Throughout the book style and language of isaiah are very expressive. The book of mormon is a holy book of scripture about jesus christ and gods dealings with the people of the ancient americas. Words of mormon, verse by verse, with responses added. The book of mormon for young readers presents key scripture stories in an. Sometimes its his own thoughts, but he also pulls in commentary from other lds commentaries which is nice for highlighting unique thoughts. Looking for a great book of mormon commentary to use while you study the scriptures this year.
The book of the psalms is probably the best known part of the old testament ot. As men focus their attention in other areas of research, bits of cultural and linguistic evidence come to the forefront as additional testimonies of the book of mormon. If so, you will find what youre looking for in this commentary written by gospel. What are some great commentary books on the book of mormon. The book of mormon contains many linguistic similarities to the king james bible kjv. Below are various verses that appear in the book of mormon. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading verse by verse. Psalms with book summary versebyverse bible commentary.
Each study expounds a passage, forms a principle out of that passage, and shows how to apply that principle to your life. Contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible. Share your favorite verse form the book of mormon and why its your favorite. Heres a short list of some of the best resources available. This entry was posted in book commentary, release announcements and tagged b. This passage is also characteristic of the kinds of changes that have taken place between the first edition of the book of mormon and the modern version. The book of mormon shall so affect men that the whole earth and all its peoples will have been influenced and governed by it. Apologetics press the bible versus the book of mormon.
They are mainly to be found in the first, second and fifth book. Kelly, skinner, andrew c download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Funniest scripture in the book of mormon 21 and it came to pass that pacumeni, who was the chief judge, did flee before coriantumr, even to the walls of the city. Introduction concerning this record the prophet joseph smith said.