Why do mormons believe there was another addtion to the Bible when the Bible has a verse against it?

Answer 1

Because Mormonism is a CULT....... poor souls.

Answer 2

What verse? The one in revelations? About not adding to it (the Bible)? Guess what theres another verse earlier than revelations that says the same thing so that means that revelations would be void if we went by that. Besides there other "bible" was written before the Bible. By the their knowledge the Native Americans ancetors wrote it and before the Bible. There bible is called the Book of Mormon by the way, and it makes a lot more sense than the Bible does in any case. If Mormons were wrong Christians should still accept the Book of Mormon because it really is a useful "addition" to the Bible. And it dosen't contradict anything in the Bible in anycase, besides the verses that make absolutely no sense. rhsaunders is wrong though about them believing the Book of Mormon dosen't have errors, read the title/introduction page and you'll see that it says something like, "Any mistakes were made by man, not God, but it is as good as were going to get it".

Answer 3

John 10:15-16
15As the Father knoweth me, even so know I the Father: and I lay down my life for the sheep.

16And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice; and there shall be one fold, and one shepherd.

It would be awfully arrogant of us to assume that Christ mentioned others that he also would bring and then assume he didn't go and visit them too.
Others have mentioned that there are two verses in the Bible that say you cannot add to or take away from the book. As the Book of Mormon isn't an addition to the bible, that comparison isn't valid. It stands as another Testament of Christ, the living god, Alpha and Omega, The Prince of Peace. He is the Saviour of the world, and is aware of each of us, and knows us personally. I have a hard time believing that he would only have taught the Jews the Good News, and ignored the other people that were around the world.
But you can choose to believe what you like.

Answer 4

Good question, Josh:

Suppose the verse you are talking about is Deuteronomy 4:2: "Ye shall not add unto the word which I command you, neither shall ye diminish [ought] from it, that ye may keep the commandments of the LORD your God which I command you."

Yet many add or subtract when they have another agenda that conflicts with the Bible. You will recall that Jesus said "We must live by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God", but Satan has another plan.

He makes it seem you can't trust the Bible. For example, Joseph Smith says that the Bible is pure at the time of Christ, but after a great and abominable church takes many precious an secret things out, it goes to the world."

Let me ask you? How did the Catholic Church steal all the Jewish manuscripts throughout the world, including the Greek Septuagint, and alter them.

Absolute fabrication, yet Mormonism is one of the fastest growing religions in the world.

As in the Roman Church: You need Peter's successor to interprit it for you--such blaspehmy!

As is Mohammedanism--Yes, they tell you you can't trust the Bible either. And while professing to believe the prophets, including Jesus, they add to God's word, and He will call them liars.

The only part of the Bible that tells you that it is "sealed until the end of the days" is understandable now, and its message is important to correct errors. Select: http://abiblecode.tripod.com

Blessings, Balaam

Answer 5

This is a commonly held misconception. John wrote Revelations well before many other parts of the Bible were written. So if taken literally, many other parts of the current Bible would be "additions." John was just referring to additions to the Book of Revelations, not the entire Bible. That is clear.

Likewise, the Book of Mormon is not an "addition" to the Bible, but a support or second witness for it.

Answer 6

If Mormons do, they aren't the only ones who think there are writings missing from the bible. In fact, there are many "lost books" that were conveniently abolished once said writings were translated into the King James Bible. You see, the king had a bit of an ego. Actually, you might learn a lot more about Jesus if you read the books of Infancy. Look for them in your local library or online. There are possible hundreds of books that were left out of the King James translation. Sounds like those who are ignorant to this may have been duped!

Answer 7

Using an old Atheist excuse 4 mormons, the bible has been translated so many times, the true meaning of the bible has been taken out, so...jo smith was suppose have put it back in, yea right, using a christian response, their bible never gave me a rhema and I read it three times.

Answer 8

Which verse are you talking about? If you are talking about the well-known Book of Revelation scripture that is often taken out of context...it wasn't referring to the Bible. It was referring specifically to the Book of Revelation.

And who are we to say that EVERY BIT of necessary information about Christ is in the Bible? There's nothing in the Bible that implies that the scriptural canon is complete. There are, however, many scriptures that imply incompleteness, such as...

"And there are also many other things which Jesus did, the which, if they should be written every one, I suppose that even the world itself could not contain the books that should be written. Amen."

-John 21:25.

Personally, I think all the writings of the deeds and teachings of Christ shouldn't be limited. John knew that so many more books could have been written about Christ... so why is it SO difficult for some present-day Christians to accept that possibility?

Answer 9

I dont know. Why do Christians believe in their book when it was composed of only a percentage of all the actual writing? On top of being obviously borrowed from earlier Egyptian/Babylonian/HIttite et cetera religions and beliefs. Why do Muslims believe that there is another prophet past Jesus? Why does anyone of any religion believe these things? My personal opinion is that most often life is complicated and scary for them and that by placing their whole life at the will and whim of someone/thing mightier and more allknowing than themselves they can sleep easier at night. Also most all religion is taught in the home. What a person goes through in childhood has life long effects... including brainwashing.

Answer 10

hmmm, are you catholic? ever read a cathoilc bible? what about the king james version or any version after the king james version? king james is an edited version of the catholic bible, they just removed several books. the bible is comprised of many different writtings, by several different writters, none of which were ever written with the understanding that they were one day going to be placed in a book that would be called the bible, the word of GOD. why do christians kill others when the bible has a verse against it? heard of the crusades? for over 200 years christians SLAUTERED man , woman and child in the name of GOD. it also says, JUDGE NOT LEAST THEE BE JUDGED, and, LET HE WHO WITHOUT SIN CAST THE FIRST STONE. we should not look to each others differences, but rather to what makes us the same.

Answer 11

Revelation ch. 22
18 For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book:
19 And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book.

I think these is the passage you are referring to. A few things to notice. First, it says this "book" It doesn't say the Bible. There was no such thing as the Bible when John wrote this. It is commonly believed that John wrote his Gospel after he wrote the Book of Revelation. So don't add to the Book of Revelation. Second, it says that man cannot add to the book. It never says that God can't. If He wants to continue to reveal things to prophets and apostles who are we to say He can't. Third, it's been almost 200 years since the Book of Mormon was published (I think that is what you are referring to by the addition) and none of the plagues in the Book of Revelation have been added upon the church.

I hope that clears up a few things