The bible does not tell us the time of jesuss birth. There is compelling evidence from the bible, book of mormon, and sacred calendars that jesus was born on the evening before thu 6 apr 1 bc. It also deviates in its teaching on the incarnation of jesus. In the first presidencys christmas devotional in 2015, elder david a. As in the old testament, there were numerous prophecies of this event, one in particular by samuel the lamanite five years earlier helaman 5. The devil was born as a spirit after jesus in the morning of preexistence, mormon doctrine, p. A twohundredyear era of peace followed that visit of christ. We have their records and teachings in the book of mormon. Mcconkie, agrees with the tradition, started 100 years ago by james e. Read on to see what the book of mormon says about the saviors birth.
Read these 15 scriptures to bring the christmas spirit into your lives. Brother clark, actually, in the dating scheme that he has in his book, puts jesus birth in december of 5 bc. Shadow or reality, by gerald and sandra tanner, utah lighthouse ministry, p. Some latterday saints might be surprised to learn that not everyone, including respected authorities and apostles like orson pratt, hyrum m. For example, the book of mormon makes it clear that being the son of god not only gave jesus christ power over physical death, but also the power to suffer spiritual death for the sins of mankind. The book of mormon videos youtube channel is a collection of videos based on accounts from the book of mormon. The book of mormon s most important truth is the fact that jesus christ was born, lived and died as the savior of the world and the light and life of the world 1 nephi 11. That said, the exodus narratives in both the bible and the book of mormon indicate that there is a time for separation and oppression is the reason behind all of them. Far from undermining the bible, the book of mormon supports its testimony of jesus christ. Nephi, son of lehi, was one of the first prophets in the book of mormon. The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which, according to adherents, contains writings of ancient prophets who lived on the american continent from approximately 2200 bc to ad 421. During the christmas season we read from the bible about the birth of jesus christ in luke 2.
What are the clues chadwick used to solve this puzzle. The book of mormon adds to our knowledge of the saviors life and mission, and helps us to calculate the likely date of jesus christ s birth. One passage says that the book of mormon shall establish the truth of the bible and shall make known to all kindreds, tongues, and people, that the lamb of god is the son of the eternal father, and the savior of the world. However, mormons believe that april 6 is his exact birth date. Pictures and movies generally depict it at night because that is when the shepherds received the heavenly visitation announcing his birth, and they presume that when the account says let us no. The mormon doctrine of jesus deviates from biblical teaching regarding the preincarnate life of christ. He is not only the center of mormon worship, he leads the church personally through revelation to his prophet the president of the church and by giving the authority to. He looked closely at the time of jesus death, for example, tied it to the length of jesus life given in the book of mormon, added such things as time for jesus circumcision eight days after his birth, marys 40 days of ritual purification, the visit of wise men from the east and a twoweek journey to egypt. More than two thousand years ago, angels appeared to startled shepherds to announce the birth of the son of god. Smith of the council of the twelve wrote in the doctrine and covenants commentary. When mary gave birth to jesus, many signs and angels appeared so that faithful people could find him and pay their respects. The organization of the church in the year 1830 is hardly to be regarded as giving.
The church of jesus christ of latterday saints ldsmormon and its members celebrate the birth of jesus in december along with the rest of the christian world. King benjamin explained that he shall suffer temptations, and pain of body, hunger, thirst, and fatigue, even more than man can suffer, except it. Talmage, an apostle of the church of jesus christ of. To the convincing of the jew and gentile that jesus is. Jesus christ was willing to make payment because of his great love for mankind, and he was able to make payment because he lived a sinless life and because he was actually, literally, biologically the son of god in the flesh messages for exaltation. It is a spiritual topic, associated with faith, belief, testimony, emotion, revelation, and personal conviction. You may have seen this scene depicted through nativities at christmastime. Why does the book of mormon say that jesus would be born in. Why did jesus say that there were other sheep who would hear his voice. How does the book of mormon help date the first christmas. This is consistent with the broader pattern of toponymy that appears in the book of mormon i. The birth of the savior was a natural occurrence unattended with any degree of mysticism, and the father god was the literal parent of jesus in the flesh as well as in the spirit, religious truths defined, p. Jeff chadwick examines the book of mormon and april 6 for the birth of christ.
The book of mormon, joseph smith, and birth of christ. The book of mormon also tells about the birth of jesus and about the star. The book of mormon case for black exodus by common. The book of mormon records the visit of jesus christ to people in the americas following his resurrection. How the book of mormon helps date the birth of christ. The book of mormon adds to our knowledge of the saviors life and mission, and helps us to calculate the likely date of jesus christs birth.
In helaman and 3 nephi, book of mormon prophets testified of and witnessed the sign of the saviors birth in the americas. The second event in the signs of his birth consists of signs and wonders in the new world, recorded in the book of mormon. Mormonism teaches that jesus incarnation was the result of sexual relations between the flesh and bone heavenly father and mary. Many prophets on the american continent prophesied about jesus christs birth. Like the bible, the book of mormon is a volume of scripture that teaches about jesus christ. Book of mormon predicts jesus christs birth youtube. There has been much controversy over the date of the birth of jesus christ. Eternal insights from the book of mormon, salt lake city. Chadwick, dating the birth of jesus christ, byu studies 49, no. Elder talmage notes the book of mormon chronology, which says that the lord jesus would be born six hundred years after lehi left jerusalem.
Kelly ogden, associate director, the jerusalem center for near eastern studies. Doctrines of the church of jesus christ make mormons want to bring children into their homes, but mormons do practice birth control. The book of mormon is a pillar of revealed truth supporting and upholding the chief cornerstone, who is jesus christ. People on both sides of the world knew of the coming of the savior. He prophesied that jesus christ would come 600 years after his father, lehi, left jerusalem. Bednar chronicled jesus christs birth from what we have in the book of luke in. According to our teachings, satan and an army of supporters were cast down to earth from the premortal spirit world. Yet the book of mormon twice refers to a land of jerusalem in which jesus was to be born alma 7. The book of mormons most important truth is the fact that jesus christ was born, lived and died as the savior of the world and the light and life of the world 1 nephi 11. The book of mormon story of christmas matt holt medium. There are also many more scriptures in the bible and the book of. Book of mormon researchers have come to different conclusions, but the information found in the book of mormon and the new testament have. Jesus in mormonism mormon christology religionfacts.
When the church of jesus christ of latterday saints was organized on april 6, 1830, the lord said. As a member of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints which church is often inadvertently referred to as the mormon church, who accepts the book of mormon as scripture, it didnt take long to realize i would have to skip a great many mentions of jesus christ in order to do so. Book of mormonjesus christ signs of christs birth, book of mormon stories 1997, 11416 close video nephi, the son of helaman, gave the sacred records and scriptures to his oldest son, nephi. In the book of mormon story about the birth of christ, he. Prophets in the new world preached that jesus christ would be born. The writings were said to describe a people whom god had led from jerusalem to the western hemisphere 600 years before jesus birth.
The christmas story from the book of mormon the church of jesus. For unto you is born this day in the city of david a saviour, which is christ the lord luke 2. The book of mormon is more correct than the bible, history of the church, 4. Members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, often mistakenly called the mormon church, are known for having large families. The birth of christ most christian societies celebrate the birth of christ in the winter in late december or early january, but most scholars believe he was born in the spring. The books central purpose, however, is found on its title page. What the book of mormon tells us about jesus christ.
Mormonism is centered on jesus christ and his role as creator and redeemer. The fundamental principles of our religion is the testimony of the apostles and prophets concerning jesus christ, that he died, was buried, and rose again the third day, and ascended up into heaven. Mcconkie once described it as a book that would shake the earth. Christmas scriptures from the book of mormon learn religions. C 10 and behold, he shall be born of mary, at jerusalem which is the. Something that makes the church of jesus christ of latterday saints often inadvertently referred to as the mormon church distinct from other christian denominations is having the book of mormon as scripture. There are also many more scriptures in the bible and the book of mormon that talk about the birth of jesus. Jesus is the son of god but was born to a woman on earth.
Moroni, the last of the nephite prophethistorians, sealed up the abridged records of these people and hid them in about a. The book of mormon is another witness of jesus christ and confirms truths from the holy bible. While some use the book of mormon to say that mormons are not christian, the fact is that the book of mormons purpose to to testify of jesus christ. The israelites from the egyptians, these two stories in mosiah, and two more exodus narratives earlier in the book of mormon one of god telling nephi to separate from his brothers 2nd nephi 5 and another of god telling mosiah to flee out of the land of nephi the book of omni. The signs of christs birth, book of mormon stories 1997, 11416 close video nephi, the son of helaman, gave the sacred records and scriptures to his oldest son, nephi. And by the power of the holy ghost ye may aknow the btruth of all things.