The Book of Mormon is a volume of holy scripture comparable to the Bible. It is a record of God's dealings with ancient inhabitants of the Americas and contains the fulness of the everlasting gospel.
Concerning this record the Prophet Joseph Smith said: "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." (From the Introduction of the Book of Mormon.)
Elder Vaughan
The Book of Mormon is a true testament of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. From the moment I picked up the book and set upon my lessons with the missionaries there was no doubt in my mind that this book was also a testament of my Native American Nation who was visited by Jesus Christ a long time ago. My mother's nation, the Eastern Cherokee of North Carolina, was visited by Jesus Christ, where he instructed us in the teaching of Heavenly Father and what we needed to do to become closer to Him. The Book of Mormon enriches my life everyday and gives me strength spiritually, emotionally and physically. It has brought my family closer together and has given us a bond that will last for all time and eternity.I truly believe that Joseph Smith was chosen by Heavenly Father to restore what was lost a long time ago. He brought back the gospel in its most simplest form and returned the Priesthood so that spiritual enlightenment can once again shine in all of Heavenly Father's children. I testify to you that our Lord and Savior lives and the Book of Mormon is our guidebook to becoming "Christ-like" and walk the Savior's way.
Elder Jensen
I think that everyone should read the Book of Mormon because it has a lot of truth in it. If you look really closely you can see it links to the Bible perfectly.
Many people think that the Book of Mormon is a separate book from the Bible, but it teaches the exact same things. Like in the story of Noah and the ark, Noah is commanded by the Lord to build an ark and to take 2 of each animal with him. He was faithful to the Lord and when the flood came he was prepared, and sailed to the land promised to him. The story of Nephi in the Book of Mormon teaches the same principles. Like Noah, the Lord asked Nephi to go into the wilderness because the city of Jerusalem was going to be destroyed. They needed to flee as fast as they could and get out of Jerusalem, and were led to their own promised land.
What I am trying to say is that the Book of Mormon and Bible have the same exact lessons. I ure you to read both and see what connections you can find for yourself.
I can say for myself that everytime I pick up a Book of Mormon I feel better about my life, and life just seems like it is easier to deal with. I feel blessed for reading it.
Elder Chubak
Without a doubt the Book of Mormon has inspired me and influenced me for good more so than any other book I've read. Every page reflects the love of God for all of us, and it teaches us how to live so that we can return to Him. The blessings that I have received from this book are many. It brings peace, comfort, assistance, knowledge and love, among other things.
The prophet Moroni promised that if we pray, truly wanting to know the truth, will come to know the beauty of the Book of Mormon, that it is the word of God. I have done so and can declare that the Book of Mormon contains the pure gospel of Jesus Christ, coupling perfectly with the Holy Bible, and is exactly what it purports to be: a book sent from God specifically for us to use in our lives.
Sister Peltzer
I am so thankful we have this wonderful testimony of Jesus Christ. Whenever I read it I feel the Spirit and it lifts and inspires me. And being a missionary, I have seen it touch other people's lives as well. That feeling can't be described, it's so wonderful.
We invite all men everywhere to read the Book of Mormon, to ponder in their hearts the message it contains, and then to ask God, the Eternal Father, in the name of Christ if the book is true. Those who pursue this course and ask in faith will gain a testimony of its truth and divinity by the power of the Holy Ghost. (From the Introduction of the Book of Mormon.)
To read the Book of Mormon yourself, visit: http://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm
Or request a free copy of it here: http://mormon.org/free-book-of-mormon
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