I have taken the prophecies from the various chapters of the second book of nephi from the book of mormon. These were prophecies so obviously incorrect that even the. Joseph prophesied that his generation would build a temple in independence, missouri. The mormon prophecies are rediculous, no doubt, but what i am finding is that. Read 50 questions to ask mormons from christian radio ministry abounding grace with pastor ed taylor. The reason for these omissions was that four false prophecies were contained in the part of the revelation which was censored out. Each leader had 10,000 men he was in charge of and every single person was hewn down in the war. And when they had gone through and hewn down all my people save it were twenty and four of us, among whom was my son moroni and we having survived the dead of our people, did behold on the morrow, when the lamanites had returned unto their camps, from the top of the hill cumorah, the ten thousand of my people who were hewn down, being led in the.
Because god has let me know that the book of mormon is true, i know that joseph smith was a true prophet. Ten lies i told as a mormon missionary mormonism research. False prophecies of the mormon church life after ministry. When critics charge joseph smith with uttering a false prophecy they are generally making one or more errors. Read the book, pray about it sincerely, and god will let you know that it is true.
May 21, 2007 read the book, pray about it sincerely, and god will let you know that it is true. Didnt the mormon prophet, joseph smith predict there were inhabitants on the moon. The book of mormon restores plain and precious truths that have been lost from the bible. A common lds response to joseph smith and brigham youngs numerous false prophecies is to dodge the serious implications by quoting joseph smiths own statement, a prophet is only a prophet when he is acting as such. Nov 20, 2015 7 false prophecies from joseph smith mormons jesus truth. Prophecy in the book of mormon encyclopedia of mormonism. Joseph smiths false prophecies in the name of the lord constitute one of the single greatest objections to his claim to be a latterday prophet of god. It is claimed that joseph smith made failed prophecies, and as such must be a false prophet. The second way is to examine any prophecies that he has made. Bible prophecies of the book of mormon bible prophecies of the book of mormon another testament of jesus christ one stick for judah which is the bible and for joseph one stick of. Mormonism is a religion less than two centuries old, but in this short time it has managed to accrue a long list of embarrassments which the church leaders would prefer were kept. So in light of these events, weve assembled several that well be.
Joseph smith, the founder of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, commonly known as the mormons, claimed to be a prophet of god. There are a couple of things for us to observe in this passage. The books will confound false doctrines, lay down contentions, and establish peace. Much of what is found in this portion of the book of mormon can also be found in. Think joseph smith could have gotten that right by sheer chance. Highlights several false prophecies by joseph smith and brigham young, which by the bibles definition, makes them false prophets. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from. Due to the demand of readers in a growing digital marketplace, we are pleased to announce the release of the prophecy trilogy in ebook format. The doctrine of the second coming of jesus christ is clarified by the book of mormon. For a limited time the publisher is offering, to members of the lds church, a free copy of the research tool titled where does it say that. If a single prophecy fails, then the person is a false prophet. However, many are not aware of the numerous specific prophecies from joseph which were never fulfilled. The prophecies of moroni 2 included admonitions addressed to those who would live in the last days. False prophecies of joseph smith copyright book of mormon.
False prophecies of the mormon church life after ministries. Josephs plagiarism in book of mormon and other revelations. Anybody could write a book and claim it fulfills these verses. Aaronic priesthood apostasy apostle atonement bible book of abraham book of mormon brass plates brigham. Apr 20, 2016 are the messianic prophecies given in the book of mormon also reliable. If a single one of those prophecies fail to come to pass, the speaker is identified as a false prophet and we are not to pay. If joseph smiths revelations were proven false or fraudulent how can we possibly accept anything in the book of mormon or anything smith ever said. The second coming of jesus religious studies center. If were real generous and say that a generation is 100 years instead of say 40 years, it still qualifies as a false prophecy. Bible prophecies of the book of mormon another testament of jesus christ one. When critics charge joseph smith with uttering a false prophecy they are generally making. Because the ancient prophets have predicted that such a book should be revealed in the latter times.
Scott scheibe, bible prophecies of the book of mormon salvation. Jehovahs witnesses false prophecies list doctrines of faith. Mormon prophecy decoding prophetic imagery and metaphor. But the 19 th century was filled with such speculation, coming from the imaginations of men. The prophecy was made by joseph smith on september 2223, 1832. Our mission is to build enduring faith in jesus christ by making the book. Early mormon apostle orson pratt made a statement concerning the book of mormon.
Please note that having several fulfilled prophecies and even a. False prophecies in the book of mormon life after ministry. The book of mormon reports prophecies made during a thousandyear period concerning the future of the nephites and lamanites, the earthly ministry of jesus christ, his visit to the. Orson pratt, great salt lake city, january 7, 1855. The idea that men were living on the moon goes even farther back than the times of joseph smith. In fact, the lord reveals that it is important for you to understand what happened to the rupture of the church by the understanding of brother bob, because from there you will be able to restructure the church again. Please note that having several fulfilled prophecies and even a single false prophecy still means that the person is not a true prophet of god.
How could there be so many witnesses of the book of mormon and the plates and not one of them deny their testimony even when some of them became bitter toward joseph smith. Study the bible, learn about jesus christ, get christian living advice online. The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which adherents believe contains writings of ancient prophets who lived on the american continent from approximately. Smith, they will say, translated the book of mormon from golden plates he dug up.
Again, to apply these to the book of mormon is assumption without proof. Aug 16, 2011 joseph smiths false prophecies in the name of the lord constitute one of the single greatest objections to his claim to be a latterday prophet of god. It was first published in march 1830 by joseph smith as the book of mormon. Top 10 embarrassments of the mormon religion listverse. During his life, smith made several prophecies, many documented in the doctrine and covenants, a book of scripture in several of the movements denominations.
Why did smith teach the moon was inhabited and why did young teach the sun was inhabited. Fulfilled prophecies of joseph smith, the mormon prophet. Last days prophecies the doctrine and covenants is a collection of revelations received by modern prophets, with revelations to joseph smith, first prophet of the restoration, comprising the majority. When mormon missionaries properly called latter day saints or simply lds come to your door, they will often offer a free copy of the book of mormon and tell you about its author, joseph smith. Mormon is allegedly a prophethistorian who was the native american believed by mormons to have written the book of mormon the main religious text of the church of jesus christ of. Last days prophecies the doctrine and covenants is a collection of revelations received by modern prophets, with revelations to joseph smith, first prophet of the. This one is actually in correct parts, but not whole. Under inspiration, prophets in the book of mormon frequently quoted previous prophets in support of their teachings. Are jehovahs witnesses really guilty of falsely prophesying armageddon in 1914. He examined egyptian characters copied from book of mormon and said they were.
And prophesy he did, often with great passion, invoking the powers of heaven and the name of god. Failed prophecies of joseph smith mormons in transition. While most of the revelations joseph smith received gave instructions, counsel, and doctrinal teachings or recovered sacred stories from the ancient past, a few contained historically. In fact, the lord reveals that it is important for you to understand what happened to the rupture of the church by the understanding of brother. Book of mormon and modern prophecies about americas future crowther, duane s on. The book of mormon is the only explanation for this scripture. Since they share a similar time frame it makes sense that these two religious texts would share similar events and prophecies. Messianic prophecies in the bible and book of mormon from the book of genesis onwards, the old testament of the bible is absolutely ridden with prophecies pertaining to. So in light of these events, weve assembled several that well be post. This book introduces the reader to an authoritative hierarchy of internal and external witnesses beginning with the 36. The book of mormon reports prophecies made during a thousandyear period concerning the future of the nephites and lamanites, the earthly ministry of jesus christ, his visit to the western hemisphere, the future restoration of the gospel to the gentiles, and related events of the last days. As a companion to the bible, the book of mormon is a witness of jesus christs divinity and his role as the savior of the world. Joseph smithprophetalleged false prophecies fairmormon. False prophecies a selection of numerous false prophecies given by joseph smith.
The temple has never been built and today another church, the church of christ, owns the temple lot. We believe in that sacred record called the book of mormon. Book of mormon prophecies of christ specific bible prophecies veiled actually nonexistent unless scripture misquoted or prophecies stretched to have two meanings. When mormon missionaries properly called latter day saints or simply lds come to your door. The test for a prophet is not if he gets them most right but all right. Why did smith say that david patten was to go on a mission and then he died before he could go. And when they had gone through and hewn down all my people save it were twenty and four of us, among whom was my son moroni and we. It contains prophecies about the last days, and it presents a history that in many ways is similar to our own. Millions of people have been converted to christ through the book of mormon. Verses 1114 in the bom lists people who were leading battalions of men in war. Joseph smith, founder of the latter day saint movement, is viewed by the movements adherents as a prophet in the tradition of the ancient prophets recorded in the bible. Much of what is found in this portion of the book of mormon can also be found in isaiah in the old testament.
These were prophecies so obviously incorrect that even the average lds reader would pick them up. It contains prophecies about the last days, and it presents a. A key test is to examine the prophecies he or she has made in the name of the lord. When smith desperately needed more money to complete the printing of the book of mormon, his brother hyrum smith suggested to joseph that some men could go to canada and sell the to the book of mormon. Mormon is allegedly a prophethistorian who was the native american believed by mormons to have written the book of mormon the main religious text of the church of jesus christ of latter day saints mormonism. Remember, in the light of the following list, that according to deuteronomy 18. Anyways, i am honestly struggling with the long list of the false prophecies of mormonism.
Oct 03, 2011 jesus said beware of false prophets matthew 7. An excellent collection of related information on apparent problems with prophecies of joseph smith is the page, joseph smithalleged false prophecies. While most of the revelations joseph smith received gave instructions, counsel, and doctrinal teachings or recovered sacred stories from the ancient past, a few contained historically specific prophecies about impending events. The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which adherents believe contains writings of ancient prophets who lived on the american continent from approximately 2200 bc to ad 421. False prophecies moon men we will never get a man into space. An examination of numerous prophecies given by joseph smith.
An entirely new approach to the study of book of mormon geography. Bible prophecies of the book of mormon book of mormon facts. Book of mormon christ is completely accepted in bible he is rejected. When we study the book of mormon, our understanding of the doctrines in the bible is clarified. Through a brief study of prophecies given by joseph smith, founder of mormonism, it is apparent he was a false prophet, predicting absurdities about hidden treasures and governments overthrown. Disproves mormonism using the bible, mormon scripture, statistical analysis and common sense. Why did smith say that the book of mormon would sell in.
Millions of people have been converted to christ through the. Why did smith say that the book of mormon would sell in canada and it didnt. Bible prophecies of book of mormon life after ministries. Joseph smith bore many titles in his lifetime, elder, seer, president, mayor, even lieutenant general, but he is probably best known as the prophet. So in light of these events, weve assembled several that well be posting for now but come back often to see the updates. False prophecies of joseph smith dick baer, jim robertson on. Therefore they went down the black hole of mormon history. Smith agreed to ask the lord by looking into the hat in which he placed the seer stone.