Jesus told the people to come and feel the marks in his side and in his hands and feet, where he had been nailed to the cross. Aug 31, 2011 it is subtitled, another testament of jesus christ. Jan 18, 2018 how a mormon lawyer transformed archaeology in mexicoand ended up losing his faith. The mormon religion was officially founded in 1830 when the book. Book of mormon in north america maps book of mormon. The book of mormon has been described as the bible of north america i. Aug 22, 2012 after jesus resurrection, according to the book of mormon, he visited america. Jesus the savior in 3 nephi book of mormon central. Jesus christ visits the americas a book of mormon story for children.
Bible and book of mormon prophets foretold jesus s birth the book of mormon is a book of scripture that details gods teachings to people who lived in the americas from about 600 bc to ad 400. Jan 08, 2016 did jesus visit russia after his resurrection. The prophet often received visits from nephi, moroni, peter, james, john the beloved, john the baptist, elijah, moses, the three nephites, etc. It also deviates in its teaching on the incarnation of jesus. In an entertaining new autobiography, the book of mormon girl.
Jesus blesses the nephite children november 2012 friend. Many members of the latter day saint movement claim historical authenticity of the book of mormon. Okay, lets be really clear about what bookofmormon christians dont believe. Uniquely in the mormon faith, it is believed that a tribe of ancient israelites came to america 600 years before christ.
Our topic in this chapter is jesus the savior in 3 nephi. To conclude, the nephite twelve were apostolic witnesses of jesus christ. Jesus christ appears to the nephitesbook of mormon stories. It is a spiritual topic, associated with faith, belief, testimony, emotion, revelation, and personal conviction. Nov 09, 2017 the book of mormon is a book of scripture that details gods teachings to people who lived in the americas from about 600 bc to ad 400. But as we mentioned above, this chronological sequence has not been accepted everywhere. The book of mormon itself suffers the same fate when it comes to its own historical support. What jesus says and what he does should be of utmost importance to us. May 27, 2005 the mormon doctrine of jesus deviates from biblical teaching regarding the preincarnate life of christ. Now back to the artwork of the ancient maya as it whispers to us from the dust.
In the bible, after jesus was risen he met with the apostles and stated that he had other sheep that were not of this fold. Jan 24, 2011 the people on the american continent are those that we read about in the book of mormon. My husband and i were discussing this topic this evening and neither of us were sure exactly when christs visit to the americas took place and how long he was here. The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which, according to adherents, contains writings of ancient prophets who lived on the american continent from approximately 2200 bc to ad 421. Plain and precious truths of christ in the book of mormon. Jesus christ visits the americas by john scott mormons in.
Jesus appeared in north america after his crucifixion and. Most, but not all, mormons hold the book s connection to ancient american history as an article of their faith. Recently i have been reading again the marvelous account in the book of mormon of the visit of the resurrected savior to the american continent. Jesus christ visits the americas by john scott jesus. It was first published in march 1830 by joseph smith as the book of mormon. The pivotal event in the book of mormon is the appearance of jesus christ on the american continent. Jesus teaching in the western hemisphere jesus christ visits.
To bring people to christ through the book of mormon. Mormons also teach that jesus was married, had children, and after his resurrection. The book of mormon claims that jewish ancestry formed the majority of precolumbian inhabitants of america. My joy is full christs visit to the americas youtube. The saviors visit to america book of mormon central. What the book of mormon tells us about jesus christ.
It goes into amazingly specific detail describing the civilizations erected by the nephites. Mormons believe that the people on the american continent at the time of the lords visit were at least some of the other sheep not of this fold that jesus said he was going to visit in john 10. The book of mormon tells the facts about the coming of the white god, an event that occurred in america following christs resurrection in palestine. Quetzalcoatl and jesus no evidence for the other sheep its not surprising that mormons turn to the book of mormon to try to prove their case. For more information about the church of jesus christ of latterday saints and how jesus christ has helped establish. Learn about the savior, jesus christ, and how the basic beliefs of his gospel can enrich our lives. Literary and historical studies of the book of mormon, 146156. However, jesus also taught people of jewish descent in another land. According to the book of mormon, the destruction and associated darkness had occurred at the opening of the year, and the subsequent appearance of the risen jesus evidently came at its closing. He let the world know, with this visit, that he was not just the savior of the jews, but of the entire world. Feb 11, 2015 see book of mormon personalities known by joseph smith. The greatest event recorded in the book is the account of jesus christs visit to the americas after his death and resurrection. The fundamental principles of our religion is the testimony of the apostles and prophets concerning jesus christ, that he died, was buried, and rose again the third day, and ascended up into heaven. Jesus visits the nephites and lamanites in the american continent after his death and resurrection.
So the book of mormon reached this central climax with jesus visit to the americas. I had always assumed that it was after his 40day postresurrection ministry in the holy land, perhaps immediately after he was seen. The publication of that latterday scripture stands as a miracle made possible by the hand of the lord. Jesus christ visits the americas a book of mormon story. Do mormons believe that jesus christ came to america. Following jesus the book of mormon the bible family is forever purpose of life coming closer to god. The book of mormon peoples lived according to the law of moses, but they looked forward to the coming of jesus christ to fulfill that law, according to the teachings of the book of mormon prophets. Mar 16, 2009 mormons are therefore incorrect in saying that these other sheep were israelites in america whom christ had to visit. Dec 15, 2011 after his visits to his disciples in the old world, he descended out of heaven and appeared to his followers in ancient america. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints released a statement today concerning the geography of the book of mormon in the form of a new gospel topics essay titled book of mormon geography. Some scholars of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church claim that the ancestors of the nephites settled somewhere in presentday central america after they had left jerusalem. The crowning event of the book of mormon is the visit of jesus christ to the americas. These doctrines are taught to children as well as to adults all throughout the mormon world. The book of mormon is a pillar of revealed truth supporting and upholding the chief cornerstone, who is jesus christ.
After jesus resurrection, according to the book of mormon, he visited america. Mormonism is centered on jesus christ and his role as creator and redeemer. Hindi the bible never teaches that jesus came to the ancient americas. The book of mormon is a book of scripture that details gods teachings to people who lived in the americas from about 600 bc to ad 400. The book of mormon describes how, during his visit, jesus christ healed their sick, taught them his gospel, blessed their children, and called twelve disciples to organize his church in the americas 3 nephi 11. What jesus christs visit to the americas means for us.
The lord kept the continent hidden from all those except some he purposely led there. Archaeological science versus claims of the book of mormon. What does the book of mormon teach about the temple. What the book of mormon says about america the book of mormon peoples were led to the american continent as a land of promise reserved for the righteous. My joy is full visual and music highlight this portrayal of the saviors visit to the inhabitants of ancient america, providing a unique view of his caring, compassion, and love for his children.
Jesus teaching in the western hemisphere jesus christ visits the americas, by john scott via what can we learn from the saviors first words at bountiful. The entire book of mormon is a written record of life before, during and after christs visit to these people. Taken from mormonism is not christianity used by permission. Book of mormon stories jesus visits the nephites when jesus lived on the earth, he healed people who were sick or hurt. We are a nonprofit organization supported by people like you. The saviors visit to america the church of jesus christ of latter.
Latterday saints, or mormons, teach that, after resurrection of jesus, he came to the americas to preach the gospel to the ancient inhabitants. Religious studies center, brigham young university, 1998. Jesus christ visits the americas a book of mormon story for children on. Jesus christ blesses the children jesus administers the sacrament october 2012 friend a retelling of the story of christ administering the sacrament among the nephites. Jesus christ appears to the nephites book of mormon stories. There is some compelling evidence, and i have already answered 2 similar questions just in the last two days so i will just refer you to them, there are some good websites to be found, as well as lots of anti mormon comments so enjoy. Were the nephites and lamanites spread throughout both north and south america or did book of mormon events occur within a more confined area.
T he book of mormon is advertized by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints as another testament of jesus christ and specifically of the account of his supposed visit to the american continent the book of mormon, 3 nephi 11. Jesus christ visits the americas a book of mormon story for. Included in the book of mormon is a record of christs visit to the americas after his resurrection. We dont believe that he took off a few years in his twenties, hopped on a boat, and sailed to the americas fifteen centuries prior to columbus. Contemporary mormonism presents the book of mormon as another testament of jesus christ, but the jesus of the book of mormon is not the only begotten son of god, the second person of the trinity, or the one through whose death on the cross we can be saved from our sins.
The church takes no position on the specific geographic location of book of mormon events in the ancient americas. In fact, america plays a special role in mormonism. He is not only the center of mormon worship, he leads the church personally through revelation to his prophet the president of the church and by giving the authority to. Jesus the savior in 3 nephi religious studies center. Mormons believe that when jesus returns to earth, he will first. An interesting story on an ancient russian folk tale about how jesus came to visit the russian people after his resurrection. Thomas stuart ferguson lay in his hammock, certain that he had found. Oct 09, 2007 mormon america revised and updated edition. To conclude, the nephite twelve were apostolic witnesses of jesus christ, who ministered among their people and did marvelous works in the name of their master, saving thousands of souls. Today, the lds church is most prevalent in the united states, latin america.
All of them long before, at least 1,000 years, the historical jesus of nazareth was born. The theory that the book of mormon is an ancient american history is not accepted. The painting was inspired by an ancient folk tale that said after christs death he visited the slavic people, ancestors of the russians, to bring his gospel. This view finds no acceptance outside of mormonism. How a mormon lawyer transformed archaeology in mexicoand. Warrens research in new evidences of christ in ancient america, book of mormon research foundation, 1999, pp, 9,140.
His notes on the visit of jesus to america has been formatted and printed as an aid to those who study the book of mormon. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates. The book of mormon serves as a companion to the bibles teachings. A study of jesus christs visit to ancient america book.
The book of mormon which is subtitled another testament of jesus christ contains a record of that visit. The specific amount of time that the savior spent with the nephites following his resurrection is not given in the scriptures. It is subtitled, another testament of jesus christ. Jesus christrelationship to quetzalcoatl fairmormon. The book of mormon is a translation of an actual record of actual people who lived in america from roughly 600 bc to 400 ad.
Oct 28, 2012 my husband and i were discussing this topic this evening and neither of us were sure exactly when christs visit to the americas took place and how long he was here. He called 12 apostles and gave them the sacrament to help them remember him. May 26, 2006 the specific amount of time that the savior spent with the nephites following his resurrection is not given in the scriptures. The new essay begins with this declarative statement. Did jesus really take a trip to the americas, as the. After his visits to his disciples in the old world, he descended out of heaven and appeared to his followers in ancient america. Jesus appears to the nephite people november 20 friend a retelling for young children of christs visit to the nephite people. As we read the book of mormon from the beginning, we find ourselves becoming eager and excited for the birth of the savior to occur and for him to visit.
How long was the savior with the nephites in america. We anticipate sharing many new evidences in the coming year as we study the book of mormon together. The coming forth of the book of mormon remains a dynamic, defining element of the restoration of the gospel of jesus christ. Aug 08, 2008 the written record if jesus coming to the americas is found in the book of mormon. Sometime after his death and resurrection, he would appear to them for several days, teaching and blessing them. Church releases statement on book of mormon geography. When christ visited the americas, who were the 12 apostles. All opinions, speakers and presenters represent and express their own individual opinions, and not necessarily the opinions of firm foundation, book of mormon evidence, or its employees, and no information or opinions represent the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. See book of mormon personalities known by joseph smith. Latterday saints believe that the book of mormon contains portions of records written by many ancient prophets see a brief explanation about the book of mormon. The book of mormon is another testament, or witness, of jesus christ. Mormons believe in the crucifixion, resurrection and divinity of jesus christ. No one leaves the church when they believe these two things.
Because he came to them after his death and because they knew who he was through continued prophecies, it proves the divinity of the lord jesus christ. Of more than 6,000 verses in the book of mormon, far more than half refer directly to him. These descriptions of itzamna compare favorably with those given of the resurrected lord in third nephi in the book of mormon, in which the people come to the temple at bountiful in the new world to hear jesus christ, to touch his wounded hands, and to be healed. Mormonism teaches that jesus incarnation was the result of sexual relations between the flesh and bone heavenly father and mary. No one joins the church unless they believe these two things. Every summer, hundreds of the faithful act out the story on the same hill where smith is believed to have dug up the golden plates. The pivotal event of the book is an appearance of jesus christ in the. Christ visited these people after his death and resurrection and organized his church among them. The book of mormon is an authentic history of real people who had the gospel of jesus christ.
An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the plates of nephi. Needs cash so it never hit me how callous jesus was until one of my coworkers and i were talking about malachai 3. The book of mormon is one of four volumes of scripture used by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints the mormon church. As far as i am concerned, there is no physical evidence, besides the account found on the book of mormon, that supports such claim. Okay, lets be really clear about what book of mormon christians dont believe. This book is a compilation of the notes of ronald turner who taught an adult sunday school class on the book of mormon. He appeared at a time when the more righteous among the people were gathered at the temple.
The book of mormon contains the writings of ancient prophets. The savior came from heaven to show himself to his people at the temple in the land of bountiful. A retelling for young children of christs visit to the nephite people. Bible and book of mormon prophets foretold jesuss birth. Jesus visits the americas book of mormon videos youtube. Thus, there is no evidence whatsoever to suggest a jewish or middleeastern migration to america. The nephites are one of four groups to be described in the book of mormon as having settled in. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints the formal denomination of the mormon church is now 10 million strong, with more than half of its membership coming from outside the united states. Jesus in mormonism mormon christology religionfacts. Wirth, journal of book of mormon studies, 2002legends about quetzalcoatl from mexico and central america bring forward tantalizing resemblances to aspects of the life and new world ministry of jesus. He is not only the center of mormon worship, he leads the church personally through revelation to his prophet the president of the church and by giving the authority to church priesthoodholders to act in his name. The power and the promise ostling, richard, ostling, joan k. They were talking to each other about jesus christ and the sign of his death.
More than 88 million copies of the book of mormon have been printed, and it has been translated into more than 50 languages. When christ died and was resurrected there were signs where the nephites lived. My dear brothers and sisters, as we commence another great general conference of the church, my heart is full of love and gratitude to the latterday saints throughout the world. The americas remain pagan, polytheist, and relatively backward compared to the new world. An example of that companionship is found in both the foretelling of christs birth and in christs visit to the americas. What a wonderful idea to introduce some of the content of the book of mormon to america. Did jesus really take a trip to the americas, as the mormons say.
This means that it is another witness that christ really lived, and that he is gods son. If you love the book of mormon, consider donating to book of mormon central and becoming part of this exciting movement. Readers of the book of mormon may wonder, at times, where in the americas the events described took place. It is scripture, just like the bible, and it teaches that jesus loves all people very much and visited the nephites in america. I had always assumed that it was after his 40day postresurrection ministry in. The people on the american continent are those that we read about in the book of mormon. Known as the book of mormon, it tells of gods dealings with ancient america, as the bible relates the sacred history of the eastern hemisphere. The book of mormon describes a vast precolumbian culture that supposedly existed for centuries in north and south america. Jesus visits the nephites and lamanites in the american continent after his death and.
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