The Bible and the Book of Mormon

A compilation of scriptures from the Bible and the Book of Mormon works together.

• The Bible is a collection of 66 books written by about 40 authors over 1,500 years and has a consistent message, while the Book of Mormon was produced in about three months by Joseph Smith, who translated it from golden plates.

• Old Testament: Prophecies, history, and laws written before Christ.

• New Testament: The life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, plus letters to early churches.

• “Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. His love endures forever.” (Psalms 136:1)

• “For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers…” (Romans 8:38-39)

• “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another." (John 13:34)

• “Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me." (Matthew 25:40)

• “Surely the Sovereign Lord does nothing without revealing his plan to his servants the prophets." (Amos 3:7)

• “Serve one another humbly in love.” (Galatians 5:13)

• “Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. His love endures forever.” (Psalms 136:1)

• Bible verses encourage faith and belief, connecting teachings from both the Bible and the Book of Mormon.

• "I have other sheep that are not of this fold. I must bring them also, and they will listen to my voice. Then there will be one flock and one shepherd." (John 10:16)

• The Book of Mormon is a key scripture that testifies of Jesus Christ and emphasizes faith and salvation.

• The Book of Mormon conveys powerful personal testimonies of Jesus Christ, highlighting His divine mission and attributes through varied yet complementary prophetic perspectives.

• Jesus appeared to many in the Book of Mormon, including Lehi, Nephi, Jacob, Lamoni, Mormon, the brother of Jared, and Moroni.

• Book of Mormon prophets consistently taught belief in Jesus Christ, emphasizing His divine nature, atonement, resurrection, and final judgment. Alma's invitation to the Zoramites highlighted these foundational truths encompassing seven key points of faith.

• The connection between prophecy and revelation guides the understanding of divine wisdom in holy texts.

• “Surely the Sovereign Lord does nothing without revealing his plan to his servants the prophets." (Amos 3:7)

• “Wherefore, whoso believeth in God might with surety hope for a better world.” (Ether 12:4)

• “But, behold, the righteous, the branch of the Lord shall be full of mercy.” (2 Nephi 10:24)

• “And thus God has provided a means for us to be saved.” (Alma 34:28)

• “By small and simple things are great things brought to pass.” (Alma 37:6)

• “When ye are in the service of your fellow beings ye are only in the service of your God.” (Mosiah 2:17)

• “And so, the Lord God will not suffer that the end of the world will be without a witness.” (2 Nephi 29:10)

• “For the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy." (Revelation 19:10)

• “And if men come unto me I will show unto them their weakness.” (Ether 12:27)

• “But, behold, I say unto you, that ye must pray for the Spirit often, that ye may be led to speak the words of Christ unto the children of men.” (Moroni 7:48)

• Love and charity are central, inspiring kindness and service and strengthening faith together.

• “We love because he first loved us.” (1 John 4:19)

• God communicated in the Americas; the Book of Mormon testifies.

• The Prophet Joseph Smith stated, “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.”

• Ezekiel 37:19 (KJV) states: "Say unto them, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I will take the stick of Joseph, which is in the hand of Ephraim, and the tribes of Israel his fellows, and will put them with him, even with the stick of Judah, and make them one stick, and they shall be one in mine hand." The stick of Joseph is the Book of Mormon, and the stick of Judah is the Bible, and "they shall be one in my hand." God's promise to reunite Israel.

• The Book of Mormon witnesses Christ's teachings, supports the Bible, and emphasizes salvation through His atonement.

• Faith encourages trust in God despite doubts, guiding us through challenges with scripture reassurance.

• “Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.” (Hebrews 11:1)

• “And we talk of Christ, we rejoice in Christ, we preach of Christ, we prophesy of Christ, and we write according to our prophecies, that our children may know to what source they may look for a remission of their sins.” (2 Nephi 25:26)

• “And now as I said unto you before, as you have received the word of God, even so I would that you should now receive these true words.” (Alma 32:21)

• “For behold, God knowing all things, being from everlasting to everlasting, and thus he would be able to preserve those things which were spoken and given to his children.” (Moroni 7:32)

• “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 not true; and if ye shall ask with a sincere heart, with real intent, having faith in Christ.” (Moroni 10:4-5)

• “Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out." (Acts 3:19)

• “Come now, let us settle the matter,” says the Lord. “Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow." (Isaiah 1:18)

• Obedience to God brings clarity, peace, fulfillment, and service to others.

• “If you love me, keep my commands.” (John 14:15)

• “But showing love to a thousand generations of those who love me and keep my commandments.” (Exodus 20:6)

• “Walk in obedience to all that the Lord your God has commanded you.” (Deuteronomy 5:33)

• "Serve one another humbly in love.” (Galatians 5:13)

• “Just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve.” (Matthew 20:28)

• “Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress.” (James 1:27)

• Repentance and forgiveness are vital for spiritual growth and community bonds.

• The Bible and the Book of Mormon highlight serving others as an expression of love
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• Endurance and hope in scripture guide us through life’s challenges to brighter futures.

• “Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance.” (Romans 5:3-4)

• “I can do all this through him who gives me strength.” (Philippians 4:13)

• God's love and mercy invite us to connect with Him and others.

• “Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. His love endures forever.” (Psalms 136:1)

• “For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers…” (Romans 8:38-39)

• “And now as I said unto you before, as you have received the word of God, even so I would that you should now receive these true words.” (Alma 32:21)

• “But showing love to a thousand generations of those who love me and keep my commandments.” (Exodus 20:6)

• “For behold, God knowing all things, being from everlasting to everlasting, and thus he would be able to preserve those things which were spoken and given to his children.” (Moroni 7:32)

• “And so, the Lord God will not suffer that the end of the world will be without a witness.” (2 Nephi 29:10)

• “But, behold, I say unto you, that ye must pray for the Spirit often, that ye may be led to speak the words of Christ unto the children of men.” (Moroni 7:48)

• “But charity is the pure love of Christ, and it endureth forever; and whoso is found possessed of it at the last day, it shall be well with him.” (Moroni 7:47)

• “Wherefore, whoso believeth in God might with surety hope for a better world.” (Ether 12:4)

• “And men are that they might have joy.” (2 Nephi 2:27)

• “And oh, what joy, and what marvelous light I did behold.” (Alma 36:20)

• “Yea, come unto Christ, and be perfected in him.” (Moroni 10:32)

• “And may the Lord bless you, that you may be faithful in your labors to keep his commandments.” (2 Nephi 4:15)

• “Counsel with the Lord in all thy doings, and he will direct thee for good.” (Alma 37:37)

• “But, behold, the righteous, the branch of the Lord shall be full of mercy.” (2 Nephi 10:24)

• “Wherefore, whoso believeth in God might with surety hope for a better world.” (Ether 12:4)

• “For behold, it is I that have taken upon me the sins of the world…” (Moroni 1:4)

• Serving others reflects faith and love, transforming interactions into opportunities for compassion.

• God's love and mercy guide us to purpose and connection. He invites us to connect with Him and others.

• Final thoughts: The Bible and the Book of Mormon emphasize faith, love, service, and obedience, guiding us to grow closer to God and reflect Christ's love in our lives.