Baptist version of the book of mormon

That same jesus i discovered in the bible is also present in the pages of the book of mormon. Baptist pastor embraces book of mormon baptist christian. Im a licensed southern baptist minister and i embrace the book of mormon. This translation became known as the book of mormon, an account of the. One fascinating thing about jesus christs baptism, is that there is rich symbolism in the place he was baptized. The mormon religion is not a christian religion i really dont believe i have to explain to this audience why. The baptist version of the book of mormon by lynn ridenhour. Four things that impresses me about the restoration gospel, by dr. Jun 14, 2005 i had a lot of fun writing the baptist version of the book of mormon. The baptist version of the book of mormon by lynn ridenhour im still a baptist minister. During christs visit to the peoples of the book of mormon, he presented teachings to them that closely resemble what he taught in the sermon on the mount, as recorded in the gospel of matthew matthew 57.

Staunch members of the church of jesus christ may wonder how he can have a witness of the truthfulness of the book of mormon and not become one. Baptist pastor embraces book of mormon baptist christian forums. Protestant doctrines found within the book of mormon. Lynn ridenhour, a baptist minister from kansas city, missouri yes, missouri, gave an interview on the book of mormon for byu tv that will either make you very, very angry if youre an antimormon, and especially an antimormon baptist, or very, very hopeful if youre tired of being harangued by antimormon baptists with tired, overdone. The book of mormon s most spectacular recorded event was a postresurrection appearance of jesus christ himself among the nephite people 3 nephi 11. Baptist preacher praises book of mormon for solid 10 minutes. The baptist version of the book of mormon by bmaf staff. There are several theories as to the origin of the book of mormon. Baptist preacher praises book of mormon for solid 10.

It was first published in march 1830 by joseph smith as the book of mormon. Oct 23, 2009 charlene, the baptist minister mentions that he is quoting from a older rlds reorganized lds edition of the book of mormon, which has chapters of more than 100 verses. Today, mormons use the book of mormon in much the same way that christians use and study the bible. Would you respond to the theories that the book of mormon. Is the latterday saint mormon bible the same as the. First, if i may, address those of you both mormon and nonmormon who are surprised to find the endorsement of a practicing southern baptist minister. Downloads male voice mp3 female voice mp3 entire book pdf footnotes. They openly refer to their holy book, the book of mormon, as another testament of jesus christ.

Ridenhour, southern baptist minister, points outthe book of mormon is filled with central protestant themes, and that the book does not. Born again experience, plan of salvation, plan of redemption. There are several sects of baptists and, to the best of my knowledge, no large sect specifies any particular bible version. Smith said he has received these plates in 1827 from an angel named moroni, who identified himself to smith as a native. Lehi, who lived in jerusalem, had the learning of the jews and the language of the egyptians in 600bc. The battle for joseph smiths words in book of mormon geography by rappleye, neal. The baptist version of the book of mormon by bmaf staff the battle for joseph smiths words in book of mormon geography by rappleye, neal the bearded ones a context for bearded populations in mesoamerica by lee, f. The spiritual text that forms the basis of mormonisma in the last edition edited by its founder, joseph smith, jr. Back to the title of our pamphlet, the baptist version of the book of mormon. The first is that baptists grew from within the english separatist movement, where in the 16 th18 th centuries, protestant christians separated from the church of. Southern baptist convention warns christians about teachings of mormonism. Mormons on lgbt rights called naive, unhelpful baptist press. As stated in the title of his book from baptist preacher to mormon teacher, myers claims that he was a baptist preacher who became a mormon teacher. That is how lynn ridenhour begins his article the baptist version of the book of mormon, which he admits is a tongue n cheek title, because he believes the whole book, finding that, there is absolutely nothing in it that contradicts the bible.

That is, i still embrace the born again experience. Lynn ridenhour, a baptist minister from kansas city, missouri yes, missouri, gave an interview on the book of mormon for byu tv that will either make you very, very angry if youre an anti mormon, and especially an anti mormon baptist, or very, very hopeful if youre tired of being harangued by anti mormon baptists with tired, overdone. Jun 16, 2003 in fact, i discovered, the book of mormon is more baptist than the baptist hymnal in places. It seems clear that joseph smith was led to translate many. Statement by the southern baptist church on the mormon church. Sep 26, 2019 the baptist version of the book of mormon, by lynn ridenhour. Welcome to baptist board, a friendly forum to discuss the baptist faith in a friendly surrounding. Would you respond to the theories that the book of mormon is. Which nonmormon observers praise the book of mormon for its. Though the title is somewhat tonguencheek, my thesis is not. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the plates of nephi, who claimed that it had been. To learn more about how the book of mormon teaches about baptism, read this knowhy. In 2001, the lds church reported that all or part of the book of mormon was available in the native language of 99 percent of latterday saints and 87 percent of the worlds total population. Ridenhour, southern baptist minister, points outthe book of mormon is filled with central protestant themes, and that the book does not contradict the bible.

An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the plates of nephi. Jan 20, 2018 im a licensed southern baptist minister and i embrace the book of mormon. My firm belief is that biblebelieving christians and book of mormon. Dec 17, 2018 in the baptist world alliance, the largest organization of baptists in the world, about 48 million are part of the alliance, according to a 2016 report. Lynn has been an ordained charismatic southern baptist minister for over fifty years. His spiritual story began at the age of 8 in 1977 when he described an outofbody experience he had that changed my young life and set me on a path that, relatively speaking. You will need to register to get access to all the features that our community has to offer. Jan 29, 2016 the book of mormon is purported to be a record of the ancient inhabitants of the americas, which were uninhabited until the migration of a family of jews who, according to the record, were instructed by divine revelation to construct ships according to divinely inspired plans to sail west to escape the conquest of babylon. The special symbolism behind the place where jesus. I had a lot of fun writing the baptist version of the book of mormon. Other themes such as repentance, atonement by christs blood, redemption, and forgiveness run like a scarlet thread through the book as well alma 3. Which nonmormon observers praise the book of mormon for. Recently, this was the case when some mormons rediscovered dr. Smith claimed the angel moroni, a prophet in the book of mormon, directed him in the 1820s to a.

Thus the lds contends that the book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ. Baptist pastor embraces book of mormon page 2 baptist. He regards joseph smith as a genius specifically because he believes smith was a fraud. In fact, i discovered, the book of mormon is more baptist than the baptist hymnal in places. That is how lynn ridenhour begins his article the baptist version of the book of mormon, which he admits is a tongue n cheek title, because he believes the. Oct 06, 2016 in the 3 nephi version, there is an emphasis on obeying these teachings because they were given explicitly as commandments in a covenantmaking setting. A dynamic, interactive, webfriendly presentation of the book of mormon.

Mormon name too common to go away, many say baptist press. Lynn ridenhour audio of an address to byus re faculty. Southern baptist pastor praises book of mormon the harpazo. Salvation is by faith alone in his finished work on calvary.

Harold bloom, who is jewish, is arguably the foremost living scholar on american literature. Southern baptist pastor praises book of mormon the. I declare that from every pulpit, wherever i preach. Remember this is the mormon s twist on the story, so it is not historically accurate in any way shape or form. Articles alphabetical book of mormon archaeological forum. Jan 27, 2016 back to the title of our pamphlet, the baptist version of the book of mormon. Ridenhour s background with the book of mormon and his message to byu religious education faculty. This earlier book contained 65 early revelations to church leaders, including joseph smith and oliver cowdery. The book of mormon and archaeology by clark, john e. John the baptist baptizing jesus in the jordan river. Lynn ridenhour, southern baptist minister, guest speaker at book of mormon conference hosted by pastor dale warren, fairfield community of. Lynn ridenhour, southern baptist minister, guest speaker at book of mormon conference hosted by pastor dale warren, fairfield. Southern baptist pastor praises book of mormon, says. Southern baptist pastor praises book of mormon, says central.

The book of mormon clarifies the covenant nature of baptism. The bearded ones a context for bearded populations in mesoamerica by lee, f. Ridenhours background with the book of mormon and his message to byu religious education faculty. Charlene, the baptist minister mentions that he is quoting from a older rlds reorganized lds edition of the book of mormon, which has chapters of more than 100 verses. Most adherents to the latter day saint movement view the book as a work of inspired scripture. Some have argued that the similarities between the sermon on the mount in the new testament and the sermon at the temple in bountiful in the book of mormon are. Aug 20, 2018 mormons, as noted by sbc life, derive theology from four specific books, namely the king james version of the bible as smith translates it. The book of mormon is a sacred text that was published in march 1830 by joseph smith, jr.

D in literature with a specialty degree in composition theory from the university of iowa. Ridenhour, also a charismatic pastor who says i embrace the book of mormon, says that protestants have been duped by the canon into believing that no other works are actually texts inspired by the holy spirit. Setting aside the titles tongue n cheek tendency, there is an element of truth im getting at. The baptist version of the book of mormon protestant doctrines within the book of mormon by lynn ridenhour, southern baptist mini. Before many copies of the book could be printed, the printing press and most of the. Mormons believe it is the word of god, and that it should be studied diligently by all followers of jesus christ. The baptist version of the book of mormon by lynn ridenhour regards, vanhin.

The book of mormon is one of the most influentiala as well as controversiala religious documents in american history, and is regarded as sacred scripture by followers around the world, including members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, the fourthlargest. When joseph smith began his teachings he believed there was only one god, as. Baptist preacher uses book of mormon and bible religious forums. Gettyimages this article is part of our denomination series listing historical facts and theological information about different factions within and from the christian religion. But, ridenhour is sure to notify readers that this fact doesnt deter his current path of faith.

Jun 30, 2019 harold bloom, who is jewish, is arguably the foremost living scholar on american literature. Indeed, baptists are by definition very free in this regard, and such a decision is almost certainly solely within the purview of each congregation. Baptist preacher uses book of mormon and bible religious. The lds version of the book of mormon has been translated into 83 languages and selections have been translated into an additional 25 languages. There are a few differing opinions on the origin of the baptist church. No, im not a convert to the mormon faith, nor am i a member of any particular spin. Baptist preacher praises book of mormon for solid 10 minutes in. As i have explained in earlier essays,2 the book of mormon writers consistently include water baptism as one element of what they call the gospel or doctrine of christ, the way whereby men can be saved in the kingdom of god 2 ne.

I found many of the verses in our current book of mormon, but they were different chapter and verse numbers. Lynn ridenhour, a licensed southern baptist minister says the book of mormon is rich with protestant doctrines. Baptist preacher believes in book of mormon grace for grace. Book of mormon variants likely reflect only theologically significant changes not available in the old world textual tradition. Mormons, as noted by sbc life, derive theology from four specific books, namely the king james version of the bible as smith translates it. Baptist minister preaching about the book of mormon. A baptist minister shares his testimony of 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. I also teach and preach the book of mormon and i testify that it is also gods word. Ridenhours circa 2001 article, the baptist version of the book of mormon. The book of mormon is set in north america in the first century. There is also a strong emphasis in the book of mormon version of this sermon at the temple on coming unto christ through the ordinances that he had taught and given them. At the end of his book mormonism unvailed, howe reported briefly that a spaulding manuscript had been found.

You said the book of mormon is consistent with the bible, but there is a problem in verse 2 of the first book. Ridenhour, a charismatic pastor who says i embrace the book of mormon, says that protestants have been duped by the canon into believing that no other works are actually texts inspired by the holy spirit. Ridenhour, anyone who knows mormonism knows how the book of mormon does not represent mormon doctrine at all. Thus, our tongue n cheek title, the baptist version of the book of mormon. According to smith, the book is originally written in an otherwise unknown language called reformed egyptian on golden plates and it should be of similar importance as the bible. 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. Published by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Englishspeaking mormons use the king james version of the holy bible. A licensed baptist minister for over 38 years, lynn read the book of mormon and had a marvelous conversion experience to the restoration gospel as proclaimed by joseph smith. Listen to what this southern baptist minister says about the book of. The doctrine and covenants was first published in 1835 as a later version of the book of commandments, which had been partially printed in 1833. As i said earlier, having read the book of mormon through as a baptist minister, i was astonished at how often i kept running into protestant themes.

This preacher is a book of mormon and bible loving baptist from missouri, i fell in love with the book of mormon in 1985 and never looked back. Before many copies of the book could be printed, the printing press and most of the printed copies were destroyed by a mob in missouri. Protestant doctrines within the book of mormon in which he outlines the following baptist doctrines found in the book of mormon. Sir, thats a book of mormon lynn ridenhour, aspen stander. Before i get flamed i would like to point out three of the more glaring anachronistic errors. Some but not all of them use joseph smiths translation of the bible, a version of the king james translation that was created by the founder of the mormon church, joseph smith. The book of mormon is purported to be a record of the ancient inhabitants of the americas, which were uninhabited until the migration of a family of jews who, according to the record, were instructed by divine revelation to construct ships according to divinely inspired plans to sail west to escape the conquest of babylon. Understanding christian baptism through the book of mormon. The holy bible is one of the greatest gifts that god has given to man.

Some have questioned the use of the name jehovah in 2 nephi 22. This preacher is a book of mormon and bible loving baptist from missouri, i fell in love with the. Welcome to baptist board, a friendly forum to discuss the baptist faith in a friendly surrounding your voice is missing. I read the book from cover to cover and found as a baptist minister, there is absolutely nothing in it that contradicts the bible. Jun 06, 2008 the baptist version of the book of mormon prophesies about the lds church. He is also a respected scholar of jewish culture and religion. They believe that god inspired the men who translated the bible into english as it is now presented in the king james version.