A review the Book of Mormon lessons as outlined in the church manual. In this podcast, we will examine these lessons and point out the differences between what the Book of Mormon teaches vs the Mormon doctrine vs what the Bible teaches. We will be following the schedule as laid out by the church…
Script – https://talkingtomormons.com/moroni-1-6-elders-priests-teachers Did Moroni travel all the way to Utah just to dedicate a piece of land for a temple site? What is the correct meaning and function of the terms “elders” “priests” and “teachers”? Why was wine changed to water in the sacramental prayers? And why isn’t un-leaven bread used for the sacrament […] The post Moroni 1-6 appeared first on Talking to Mormons.
Script – https://talkingtomormons.com/ether-6-11-come-follow-me-podcast/ Is it possible to travel in primitive submarines for nearly a year without replenishing food for the occupants and their animals? Did horses, sheep, oxen, and elephants exist in the Western Hemisphere in pre-Columbian times? Is it anachronistic to claim the Jaredites made steel swords in 2000 BC? How are secret combinations […] The post Ether 6-11 appeared first on Talking to Mormons.
Script – https://talkingtomormons.com/mormon-7-9-who-will-judge-us-at-the-last-day Moroni has, to finish his father’s record, since Mormon has died. Moroni teaches that God is unchangeable and is the same yesterday, today, and forever – but Joseph Smith strongly disagrees. Who will judge us at the last day? Will it be a hierarchy of judges, or only Jesus Christ? What happens […] The post Mormon 7-9 appeared first on Talking to Mormons.
Script – https://talkingtomormons.com/mormon-1-6-is-the-book-of-mormon-a-racist What are the striking similarities in the lives of Mormon and Joseph Smith, Jr.? Is it reasonable that the Nephites would choose an inexperienced 16 year-old to lead their entire army? Could the Book of Mormon be considered racist Scripture? Talking to Mormons YouTube – https://goo.gl/Pe2LiV Website – https://TalkingToMormons.com/ Facebook – https://goo.gl/s2vADr […] The post Mormon 1-6 appeared first on Talking to Mormons.
How is Nephi’s praying vocally from a garden tower by a public highway different from the Zoramites praying from their Rameumptom? Did Nephi quote the Joseph Smith Translation when speaking about Moses parting the Red Sea? What is the true meaning of “sealing powers?” The post Helaman 7-12 appeared first on Talking to Mormons.
What was written on the “Title of Liberty” flag? Who in the Nephite record does Mormon admire enough to name his own son after? Did Native Americans learn to scalp their enemies from their Book of Mormon ancestors? Who was determined to drink Captain Moroni’s blood? Script – https://TalkingtoMormons.com/alma-43-52-captain-moroni-come-follow-me/ YouTube – https://goo.gl/Pe2LiV Website – https://TalkingToMormons.com/ […] The post Alma 43-52 appeared first on Talking to Mormons.
Did the atonement of Christ apply to inhabitants of other worlds? Is there or is there not forgiveness for murder? Is fornication a crime? Did God himself, atone for our sins? Does missionary work continue in the Spirit World? Script – https://TalkingtoMormons.com/alma-39-42-missionary-work-in-spirit-world/ YouTube – https://goo.gl/Pe2LiV Website – https://TalkingToMormons.com/ Facebook – https://goo.gl/s2vADr Alma 32-35 | Come […] The post Alma 39-42 appeared first on Talking to Mormons.
Does it matter where you worship God? Does it matter what you wear to church? Is there a second chance after death for people to hear and accept the gospel? Does God dwell in the heart of the righteous? The Book of Mormon says Yes! but the Doctrine and Covenants says No! ????Script – https://TalkingtoMormons.com/ […] The post Alma 32-35 appeared first on Talking to Mormons.
How does the Book of Mormon justify there being many “high priests” of the “high priesthood” when that clearly contradicts what the New Testament teaches? Did Abraham pay tithing of all he possessed to Melchizedek, or tithing of all from the spoils of war? Did LDS Bishops and Stake presidents ever receive a percentage of […] The post Alma 13-16 appeared first on Talking to Mormons.
Melchizedek-Priesthood Why does the Book of Mormon have its own unique monetary system? Is Jesus Christ also the Eternal Father? Does the Book of Mormon confirm there is only one God? Was the Fall of Adam a blessing? The answer to these questions and more in today’s lesson review.
What is priestcraft? Who is the second “antichrist” mentioned in the Book of Mormon? Who was president of the country, president of the church, and head of the army – all at the same time? How was “silk” used by the Nephites when it was not present in the pre-Columbian era? How is it even […] The post Mosiah 29 – Alma 4 appeared first on Talking to Mormons.
How should the Church deal with sinners and apostates? Does the Book of Mormon teaching of no paid clergy, apply to current LDS General Authorities? Are there striking parallels between the conversion and ministry of Alma and that of apostle Paul? Does the Book of Mormon offer more options than heaven or hell? ????Script – […] The post Mosiah 25-28 | May 18-24 appeared first on Talking to Mormons.
When was the word “Mormon” first used in the Book of Mormon text? When was the first baptism mentioned in the Book of Mormon? How is Alma’s baptism and Joseph Smith’s baptism in some ways similar? Why does the name “Mormon” offend God today? Does the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have a […] The post Mosiah 18-24 | May 18-24 appeared first on Talking to Mormons.
Were Book of Mormon temples used primarily for assemblies rather than for sacred ordinance work? Were grammatical errors present in the 1830 edition of the Book of Mormon? Did a resurrected God with a physical body come down to earth to take on flesh as a man? How important were the Urim and Thummin in […] The post Mosiah 7-10 | Apr 27 – May 3 appeared first on Talking to Mormons.
Are there similarities in King Benjamin’s speech and that of 19th century revival meetings? Could Benjamin be teaching an “impossible gospel” concerning sinning, repentance and forgiveness? In appointing priests, was Mosiah II giving those men the Aaronic priesthood? The answer to these questions and more in today’s lesson. The post Mosiah 4-6 | Apr 20-26 appeared first on Talking to Mormons.
Were sacrifices and burnt offerings in the Book of Mormon done appropriately according to the Law of Moses? How many different temples were mentioned in the Book of Mormon? What does it mean to receive a new name? How do the Book of Mormon prophets disagree with Joseph Smith when it comes to the nature […] The post Mosiah 1-3 | April 13-19 appeared first on Talking to Mormons.
Did Joseph Smith end up possessing the sword of Laban as some witnesses say he did? Ever wondered why the Lamanites never kept records to tell their side of the story? Were there specific animals mentioned that were not introduced to the Americas for another thousand years. Is there any archaeological evidence of weapons of war in the New World? Did people speak in tongues previous to the day of Pentecost? We will address these questions and more in today’s study. The post Enos – The Words of Mormon | Mar 23-29 appeared first on Talking to Mormons.
Do olive trees grow in vineyards? Or, do olive trees grow in groves? Are the titles – Holy Ghost and Holy Spirit – used anachronistically in the Book of Jacob? Did the Nephites speak and write using French words? We will address each of these questions in today’s lesson. The post Jacob 5-7 | Mar 16-22 appeared first on Talking to Mormons.
Why would a book claiming to be scripture want to be associated with having a “familiar spirit”???? Is Jesus Christ – Eternal God???? How reliable is the Bible? Why was the word “white” changed to “pure” in referencing the righteous Lamanites???? We will answer these questions and more in this lesson. The post Jacob 1-4 | Mar 9-15 appeared first on Talking to Mormons.
Why would a book claiming to be scripture want to be associated with having a “familiar spirit”???? Is Jesus Christ – Eternal God???? How reliable is the Bible? Why was the word “white” changed to “pure” in referencing the righteous Lamanites???? We will answer these questions and more in this lesson. The post 2 Nephi 31-33 | Mar 2-8 appeared first on Talking to Mormons.
Why would a book claiming to be scripture want to be associated with having a “familiar spirit”???? Is Jesus Christ – Eternal God???? How reliable is the Bible? Why was the word “white” changed to “pure” in referencing the righteous Lamanites???? We will answer these questions and more in this lesson. The post 2 Nephi 26-30 | Feb 24 – Mar 1 appeared first on Talking to Mormons.
Is Christ – God, The Eternal Father❓ Do we worship Jesus❓ How did the name Lucifer get into the Bible – and, how did it end up in the Book of Mormon❓ Why is the definition of grace in the Book of Mormon – so different from the definition of grace in the Bible❓ We will discover the answer to these questions today. The post 2 Nephi 11-25 | Feb 17-23 appeared first on Talking to Mormons.
Is it possible that Joseph Smith wrote himself - by name - into both the Book of Mormon and the Bible? Were the Nephites a temple-building people? Is there racism taught and practiced in the Book of Mormon? We’ll answer these and more questions in this episode. The post 2 Nephi 6-10 | Feb 10-16 appeared first on Talking to Mormons.
Is it possible that Joseph Smith wrote himself - by name - into both the Book of Mormon and the Bible? Were the Nephites a temple-building people? Is there racism taught and practiced in the Book of Mormon? We’ll answer these and more questions in this episode. The post 2 Nephi 1-5 | Feb 3-9 appeared first on Talking to Mormons.
Joseph Smith said: “the Book of Mormon was the most correct of any book on earth.” Yet, we are going to learn about some significant doctrinal changes that were made following the original 1830 edition. The post 1 Nephi 11-15 | Jan 20-26 appeared first on Talking to Mormons.
Could a dream Joseph Smith, Sr. often told to his family when Joseph Smith Jr. was a boy - make it into the Book of Mormon? It seems more than coincidental that Lehi’s dream had similar components and, a parallel story line. The post 1 Nephi 8-10 | Jan 13-19 appeared first on Talking to Mormons.
Why was the Book of Mormon written in Elizabethan, King James English? Have you ever wondered - How did so many New Testament phrases get into the Old Testament era of the Book of Mormon? The post 1 Nephi 1-7 | Jan 6-12, 2020 appeared first on Talking to Mormons.
President Russell M. Nelson asks three important questions concerning the Book of Mormon: “First, what would your life be like without the Book of Mormon? Second, what would you not know? And third, what would you not have?” Well, let’s see if we can find the answers to those questions. The post Introduction to the Book of Mormon Part 2 appeared first on Talking to Mormons.
Why was the statement in the Introduction to the Book of Mormon changed from the Lamanites being the “principal ancestors” of the American Indians to the Lamanites just being “among the ancestors” of the American Indians? The post Introduction to the Book of Mormon Part 1 appeared first on Talking to Mormons.