Category: Bible
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What if the Bible Was Translated Correctly After All?
The eighth of Mormonism’s thirteen Articles of Faith found at the end of the Pearl of Great Price says, “We believe the Bible to be the Word of God as far as it is translated correctly; we also believe the Book of Mormon to be the word of God.” In other words, Mormons are taught to accept…
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Mormonism 201 (Bible): Response to Benjamin McGuire
To visit the list of rejoinders, go here. Response to Benjamin McGuireRejoinder by By Eric Johnson In order to make this review easier to read, all original quotes from the Mormonism 201 rebuttal are boldfaced and italicized to separate these from the rest of the rejoinder. The Bible is considered to be the most authoritative book for…
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Mormonism 201 (The Bible): Response to Kevin Graham
To visit the list of rejoinders, go here. Response to Kevin GrahamRejoinder by Eric Johnson In order to make this review easier to read, all original quotes from the Mormonism 201 rebuttal are boldfaced and italicized to separate these from the rest of the rejoinder. In a rambling style that really does not stay focused because…
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Does 2 Samuel 12 Support Polygamy?
Does 2 Samuel 12 support the practice of polygamy in the Old Testament and 19th century Mormonism?
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The Holy Land: A Video Series from our 2013 Trip
In February 2013, Mormonism Research Ministry took a trip to Turkey and the Holy Land with a total of 42 folks. We had the time of our lives. The following videos were shot during this trip. Enjoy!
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Episode 12: Gezer
Is it possible that children were sacrificed by Israel’s neighbors? Indeed, the evidence found at Gezer didn’t just reveal a famous calendar (Gezer Calendar) but proof that abominable acts against humanity were a mainstay of the pagans in the land of Israel. To see the other episodes in this 16-part series, click here.
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Israel video links
Episode 1: Ai (Time 17:03) Episode 2: Bethel (Time 22:51) Episode 3: The Battle For Jericho (Time 34:18) Episode 4: Qumran Cave 1 and the Dead Sea Scrolls (Time 19:10) Episode 5: Jacob’s Well (Time 11:46) Episode 6: Shechem (Time 33:23) Episode 7: Joseph’s Tomb (Time 5:04) Episode 8: Samaria (Time 31:58) Episode 9: Mt. Gerizim (Time…
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The Biblical City of Ai
Although scholars disagree about where exactly Ai is located, there are three possible places. Hear Joel Kramer’s video explanation for what he believes is the most likely location.
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Joel Kramer and Archaeology: A 16-episode YouTube series from the Holy Land
Join us on a tour of the Holy Land with archaeologist Joel Kramer. This is a 16-episode YouTube series we are debuting from April through July, one episode released per week. For this first week, we take a closer look at the Old Testament city of Bethel in Episode 2. The Bible really is true. Check…
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Revelation 14:6-7: Moroni Delivering the Book of Mormon?
Revelation 14:6-7.This verse has been used to support the idea that an angel (Moroni?) declared an “everlasting gospel” by bringing forthe the Book of Mormon. According to chapter 7 of the 2015 church manual Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Ezra Taft Benson,
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Noah Essay from LDS.org
Noah Beginning in December 2013, the LDS Church began publishing a series of essays meant to explain hard teachings (for a list of other articles and podcasts from MRM, go here). The entire article on Noah is underlined here, with my commentary throughout.
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Does Job 38:4-7 Support the Preexistence?
In Job 38:4, God questions Job and rebukes him for his pride, asking, “Where wast thou when I laid the foundations of the earth?” This is what is known as a rhetorical question. When God formed the world, Job 38:7 says, “The sons of God shouted for joy.” If this is really referring to preexistent…
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10 Reasons Why It Makes Sense To Trust the Bible
10 reasons why we can trust the Bible1. Archaeology supports many of the people, places, and events from biblical sources.2. History supports many of the people and events from biblical sources.
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Should I Stick With the King James Version of the Bible?
Should I stick with the King James Version of the Bible? By Eric Johnson
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Joseph Smith and Romans 4:5
Joseph Smith revised the Bible. Some say he “corrected” it. The resulting volume is known as the Joseph Smith Translation (JST) or the Inspired Version. My Mormon edition of the King James Version of the Bible (1989) includes seventeen pages of JST “excerpts too lengthy for inclusion in footnotes” at the back of the book.…
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Photos of Israel/Turkey 2013 MRM trip
Turkey Group at Ephesus Library of Celsus Ephesus Theatre of Ephesus (see Acts 19, same theatre) Laodicea Gymansium, Sardis Constantine’s palace, Nicaea Interior, Hagia Sophia, Istanbul Jesus Mosaic in Hagia Sophia, Istanbul Basilica Cistern, Istanbul (James Bond, From Russia with…
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“What Do Mormons Believe About the Bible?”
The Mormon Church appears to be updating its FAQ section at Mormon.org. I’ve received several Google Alerts highlighting specific Frequently Asked Questions and their official answers. One recent Alert pointed me to the FAQ section on the Bible, to the question, “Do Mormons regard the Bible as Holy Scripture and the word of God?” Another…
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The Joseph Smith Translation: An Improvement Over the Original? Or ‘Much Ado About Nothing’?
An article published in the April 2014 Ensign (“The Atonement of Jesus Christ: Insights from The Joseph Smith Translation,” written on pages 52-57, with no attribution to its authorship) explains that “Joseph Smith’s translation of the Bible enhances our understanding of the Savior’s suffering, death, and Resurrection.” To prove this point, the article covers five different events…
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The Joseph Smith Translation: Inspired by Whom?
The Joseph Smith Translation: Inspired by Whom? By Bill McKeever The following was originally printed in the July/August 2011 edition of Mormonism Researched. To request a free subscription, please visit here.
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The Joseph Smith Translation of the Bible
The Joseph Smith Translation of the Bible By Bill McKeever The following was originally printed in the March-April 2009 edition of Mormonism Researched. To request a free subscription, please visit here.