Why do People belive that the Book of Mormon is the truth?

Answer 1

Probably lack of study.

There are many areas where Mormon "scripture" conflicts with the Bible. There is not enough room to list them all, but I would like to highlight a few.

Mormons teach that there are latter day revelations. The Bible says, "Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort you that ye should earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints." (Jude 3) Notice "the faith... WAS ONCE delivered." This leaves no room for latter day revelations.

Mormons teach that an angel gave Joseph Smith the Book of Mormon. They call it "another Testament". The Bible says, "I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel: Which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ. But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed. As we said before, so say I now again, if any man preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed." (Galatians 1:6-9)

The Book of Mormon teaches that believers were called "Christians" in 73 BC. (Alma 46:15) The Bible says that the desciples were called "Christians first in Antioch". (Acts 11:26) This was about 41 AD.

The Book of Mormon talks about the church also in Alma 46:15. According to the Book of Mormon this was about 73 BC. About 100 years later though, Jesus said "I will build my church" (Matthew 16:18). This means that the church was yet to be established in the future. (It was established shortly after Christ rose from the dead. (See Acts 2.)

Mormons also call young, unmarried men "Elders". The Bible says an Elder must be the husband of one wife (1 Timothy 3:2, Titus 1:6) and have children that believe (1 Timothy 3:4, Titus 1:6).

The book of Mormon teaches Jesus was to be born at Jerusalem (Alma 7:10). The Bible teaches Jesus was born in Bethlehem. (Micah 5:2, Matthew 2:1)

The Book of Mormon teaches that Melchizedek reigned under his father. (Alma 13:18) The Bible teaches his priesthood was without father. (Hebrews 7:3)

Mormons teach that one person can be baptized for another who has already died. Jesus taught "He that believes and is baptized shall be saved". (Mark 16:16) "He... shall be saved". Not he is baptized and someone else shall be saved. We will each be judged by what we have done, not on the basis of what someone else has done. (2 Cor. 5:10)

The Book of Mormon teaches that at Christ's death, darkness covered the land for three DAYS. (3 Nephi 8:19-23) The Bible says it was three HOURS. (Matthew 27:45, Mark 15:33, Luke 23:44)

Mormons teach that the Book of Mormon is the word of God and that Joseph Smith translated it into English with the help of God. On the introduction page of the copy I have, there is a statement that "some minor errors" have existed in past editions that were corrected in this publication. If it were God's word and translated with the help of God, then how did it have any errors, no matter how "minor"?

Also, if there are or were minor errors, how can the book be trusted to be correct in the things that relate to showing us the way to serve God and how to be saved?

The Bible is the word of God and it is all we need for our doctrine, for reproof, to correct error, and to teach! (2 Timothy 3:16-17)

I don't mean for these comments to be harsh, but there are many areas where the Bible does not agree with Mormon doctrine. I have given just a few examples and I have cited verses from the Bible and verses from the Book of Mormon so you can investigate it for yourself. If the Book of Mormon contains errors, which it does, then it cannot be the Word of God and it must be rejected.

Answer 2

Please don't listen to the negative sources. Mormons are really great people who believe in very good things. Check out this website below. Basically, Mormons believe that we are all children of a loving Heavenly Father who loves us and wants us to return to Him someday. He wants us to be happy. He sent His Only Begotten Son, Jesus Christ, to come to earth and die for us so that we can have the opportunity to repent and return again. Ask your friend more about the church. I'm sure he can give you better answers than many of the ones found here on Yahoo. There are too many misconceptions about the LDS church from non-members and even former members.

Answer 3

People who do believe it have read it, and prayed about it. In the last book this promise is given.

Moroni 10:3-5
3 Behold, I would exhort you that when ye shall read these things, if it be wisdom in God that ye should read them, that ye would remember how merciful the Lord hath been unto the children of men, from the creation of Adam even down until the time that ye shall receive these things, and ponder it in your chearts.
4 And when ye shall receive these things, I would exhort you that ye would ask God, the Eternal Father, in the name of Christ, if these things are not true; and if ye shall ask with a sincere heart, with real intent, having faith in Christ, he will manifest the truth of it unto you, by the power of the Holy Ghost.
5 And by the power of the Holy Ghost ye may know the truth of all things.

You or anyone can find truth for themselves, that is the beauty of it. I know it's true.

Answer 4

Because every time I read The Book of Mormon...Through the Holy Ghost, my testimony of it grow stronger. Every time I read the Bible with the knowledge given to me through my reading of the Book of Mormon and through the guidance and subsequent teachings of the Holy Ghost...my Testimony of the Bible Grows. I love the way the Bible and the Book of Mormon work together to create a more detailed picture of God, His Son Jesus Christ and Their dealings with The Children of God.

The Book of Mormon is exactly what it claims to be.

Answer 5

Why do people belive the New Testament is real or the Torah or Quran for that matter. Its because the human mind needs to believe in something.

Answer 6

That burning thing is so deceptive that it can be imagined and that book of mormonis a great fictional story (I read it three times). Besides satan can blind the eyes of the unsaved.
I like th elink I will provide, It shows better evidence for Moses and the Egyptian cheriots then there is proof for the bible...
http://s8int.com/page3.html

Answer 7

To be accurate, only mormons believe the BoM to be true, and more to the point, only those who read it, or almost read it, or even didn't turn a page, and who felt a "burning in their bosom" as a spiritual witness, believe in it's authenticity.

Otherwise if you read the dang thing without falling asleep, it's pretty stupid.

Answer 8

I can only speak for myself. I believe in it as it is the Word of God. It is easier to understand than the Bible and is shorter yet it contains the fulness of the Gospel.
I love to read it as the feelings I get from reading and studying and understanding bring me closer to God. It is another testament of Jesus Christ.

Answer 9

I've read, studied, and prayed about it. I know it's true.

Answer 10

some one didn't read the memo( The Bible) regarding the false teachings by false angels and the false prophets.....