Is There A God? | A Marvelous Work | Episode 3
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- Опубликовано: 17 июн 2024
- Discover compelling evidence for the divinity of the Book of Mormon in “A Marvelous Work”.
In this special Easter episode host Scott Christopher explores how the Book of Mormon is another testament of Jesus Christ.
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00:00 Episode Preview
00:53 Opening Thoughts
03:13 Amanda’s Story
04:10 Dr. David Allred
07:28 Adrienne’s Story
08:28 All Things Denote There is A God
12:10 Melissa’s Story
13:16 Kent Crookston
16:38 Dylan’s Story
17:22 Dr. Paul Savage
21:34 Logan’s Story
22:30 Dr. Tracy Hill
24:56 Conor’s Story
26:00 Dr. Ross Baron
30:00 Yangzi’s Story
31:25 Emily Traveller
36:11 Concluding Thoughts/End Credits
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I once said that God is a scientist in one of my talks and had an interesting exchange with someone afterwards that could be boiled down to skepticism. What I failed to make clear is that there is no way that the creator of the universe ISN'T a scientist. God is the perfect scientist.
The skepticism that God is not a scientist is the incorrect belief that God created natural laws, instead of natural laws have always existed, and God understands them, and how to work with them perfectly.
My father was a paleobotanist and he taught me that He knows all truth from all senses and situations and that science as we know it is very far below Him.
Maybe more of an engineer than scientist
"Science is the body of knowledge that explores the physical and natural world. Engineering is the application of knowledge in order to design, build and maintain a product or a process that solves a problem and fulfills a need (i.e. a technology)."
@@beefmaster4 I would say that He is ALL things, which would also include an engineer 😀
I love how far Bro. Christopher has come since he got baptized in the Best Two Years movie. 😜😛
Yes, the atonement's power to change is staggering, muffrow,...er,..meneer.
I knew there was something familiar about that smile 😊
The more I study biology, physioloy, organic chemistry, and biochemistry, the more I see God, and that He is the greatest scientist.
I couldn't help but notice that the Cemetery scenes were filmed in my home town of American Fork, Utah where many of my loved ones are laid to rest. It meant so much to me to hear the comforting words of Eternal Life and Hope of the Resurrection all made possible by our Savior Jesus Christ.
We are so glad. We hope you enjoyed the episode!
Having faith when you are a person of science is not an easy task. I fact, I believe that it's harder to have faith when you are involved with any scientific endeavor, because we are trained to be skeptical. However, being skeptical doesn't mean being unbeliever, but unfortunately many in science don't understand that. Because of our training, we always have the "what if" question flying around in our minds, and that may open many very exciting opportunities to learn. Science is about how, but faith is about why. How and why can indeed walk and work together.
I'm glad that Dr. Allred expressed his thoughts and testimony. He is very passionate about both Physics and the Gospel, and having him as a teacher at BYU was a wonderful experience.
Thank you for sharing. Dr. Allred is great!
My undergrad was in physics. My takeaway after years of study was we don't really know much about our universe. Certainly not enough to reject the Supreme Creator. It takes more faith to believe in particles than in our Creator.
You can observe particulate matter.
@@hahabarkim doing that right now staring at the food on my plate. Now i know the secrets of the universe🤦♂️
Like he said, it takes just as much faith to believe everything came from nothing, as it does to believe in a creator. Neither propositions can be observed. Just be honest with yourself and admit you live by as much faith as the rest of us and don’t be so arrogant to think anyone has the answer. We both dont know and put our faith in different things. But we both live by faith.
I too witness the strength the knowledge of the Savior has brought into my life of pain, suffering and loss. He loves me. Without that knowledge, I would indeed be lost
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For the first time for a while I've taken myself on a journey or spiritual wonder to know god's plan for me and a loving saviour wants me to improve and keep going. the book of Mormon is the true word of God and can solve any problems in our lives Its true try it for yourself.
It's funny, I've lived such a blessed life. I've known little loss. Most of my life struggles have been self-inflicted, poor choices. I marvel thinking, "Imagine how amazing a life I would be living if I'd not made these poor choices, or self-inflicted decisions." And then I remember the atoning sacrifice of Jesus Christ. And realise, I am living that amazing life, when I apply it to my life.
What a great thought. Thank you for sharing!
I have also started to think along these lines: Who are we to say that there is not a being in the vast universe that has the knowledge and the means to create an earth for the purposes of His children? We have NO IDEA about the secrets of the universe and the capabilities of the beings in the universe.
Thank you, all of you!
Of course! Thank you for taking the time to watch!
When Mary Magdalene and others went to Jesus’s tomb an d it was open and the Savior wasn’t there and was told the most wonderful words ever told “ He is not here, He is risen”.
I feel the Savior's love ❤️ from these heartfelt testimonies.
Happy Easter and resurrection day of our lord and Savior Jesus Christ! He is our Redeemer, he is the way, he is the light, he is the truth!
I also testify that Jesus Christ lives. We can gain a personal relationship with God. He has been with me in the good times and the bad times.
Thank you for sharing
Thank you Elder Green for that touching reminder that the Book of Mormon is the book of hope.
All things denote there’s a God.
I love the Lord.
I love this beautiful video. 🙏🏽
Glad you enjoyed it!
One of your best works ever Brother Christopher. Thank you all for this effort on the Book of Mormon and our Savior.
Thank you sooo much: That was so inspirational and truth bearing!!!!
You are so welcome. Thank you for watching!
I give my witness that the Book of Mormon is true as well. Thank you to all those in this episode for sharing their thoughts and testimony.
Dr Hill was the mission president in the Oslo Norway mission a few years ago. Him and his dear wife are wonderful. Was so nice to see him here.❤
Thank you for this video, once again I have been edified. Thanks to Scott Christopher for his gentle and vibrant testimony of the Book of Mormon
We are so glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you! Such beautiful testimonies of how the Savior truly works in our lives.
Beautiful hymn and gorgeous singing! I hope “All Things Denote There is a God” will be in the new hymn book!
That's definitely one of the reasons they wrote it (and others). I guess we'll see!
The Book of Mormon does bring you closer to Christ.
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Thank you Very Much Fellow Brethrens and Our Beloved Lord Jesus Christ, Happy Easter Season everyone..God Bless you all ..Amen..🎉😂😇🙏🌌😎💻👍🚛🖼️🚙🌌🚪💸🥳🚚☕🕊️🌿.
Please share this video with someone you ❤️ love family and friends!
Love your work! He is risen! Power of hell was shaken and those words and their power echo through time!
An absolute epic episode!!! ❤
We are so glad you enjoyed it!
Happy Easter. He is risen.
He is risen indeed
Great video! So true the Book of Morman literally Another Testament of Christ..❤.
Thank you very much for making this video. Science and scriptures denotes there is a God. You are a blessings to all of us. I love what Pres Nelson said;
Understand that in the absence of experiences with God, one can doubt the existence of God. So, put yourself in a position to begin having experiences with Him. Humble yourself. Pray to have eyes to see God’s hand in your life and in the world around you. Ask Him to tell you if He is really there-if He knows you. Ask Him how He feels about you. And then listen. (Russell M. Nelson, “Come, Follow Me,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2019, 90
Thank you for this wonderful presentation
of course!
To each of you, thank you so much for becoming part of my personal "cloud of witnesses". You are each a precious part of my life now. Thank you. And oh how I thank my heavenly Father for our beloved Savior.
These just keep getting better and better. God bless you and everyone involved with this!
Thank you!
Another fantastic video! Thank you
Glad you enjoyed it!
Happy Easter
Happy Easter!
Loved these testimonies
I'm really loving this series! So powerful!
We are so glad!
Awesome amazing
Thank you for this amazing video 😇🙏
thank you for watching!
Did the painter in this video write a book or document his findings? I would love to see that.
Yes, it's called Book of Mormon Ecology or something to that effect.
really uplifting!
So touching...Terrific Job
Thank you🙏
Wow, this Easter special was deeply inspiring. I felt the Spirit with every testimony shared. Thank you and your team for putting this together. ❤❤❤ Happy Easter everybody!
Thank you so much for watching
Happy Easter!
Scott Church's wife is one of my dear friends and it made my day to see this! Happy Easter Day!!!
Oh, that's really nice! 🙏🏻✨️🌷🌻🌷💜
Thank you very much for putting this together.
Glad you enjoyed it!
There's a great book by an LDS author that shows that there is perfect harmony between the prophetic statements concerning the garden of Eden being in Missouri and the Old Testament account concerning the garden of Eden. It's called Canaan, Babylon, and Egypt A Comparative Theological Analysis on Creation sold by Eborn Books.
From my heart, thank you ❤️
Thank you for this wonderful Easter gift.... The hope that is in the Savior and knowing all things are in his tender care, is very reassuring.
Well said🙏
Thank you Brother Christopher!! Such a wonderful video!!!
Thank you so much for this! I wish it were an hour or two longer. Would love ❤️ to see a longer version, if you have one 🙏
There will be videos released with longer, less-edited versions of interviews. Stay tuned.
❤❤❤❤ amazing!
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This was so well done. Thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Gracias muy hermoso❤😊
This is, wow
This is such a beautiful video! Thank you for sharing this on this wonderful Easter Sunday! I lost my brother a couple months ago and this is timely.
We are sorry to hear about your brother. We hope this video brought you some comfort 🙏
Dr Hill is brilliant medically and very kind. I was privileged to work in the same hospital( Utah Valley) with him for a few years.
Thank you ❤😊.
The Book of Mormon, the Liahona for for our day .
I’m thinking, “where have I seen this guy before?” Ahhh… the Best Two Years!!! Hey Scott, Ive lived in the Netherlands for most of my life. The gospel has meant so much to me. Fun to see you on this series. Thank you for all you do.
Thank you for a beautiful presentation ❤
Thank you for taking the time to watch!
Powerful testimony of Christ and the Book of Mormon--from so many perspectives. I was touched deeply. Thank you.
I also loved this ❤️ 😍 so I'm sending this on my phone 📱 to people l love in my contacts.
Scripture central please release a bloopers episode the host is so hilarious! I love him!
When I first watched this I thought the host was Chris Cuomo! Love this show! It helps me feel more educated (which is necessary to use agency) and closer to God. Please keep doing this show!
Thanks for the support! More episodes to come!
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So good!
The evidence is overwhelming that God is real. The Holy Ghost can speak to anyone in the world. Feeling this witness is so wonderful!
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Scott, You have moral courage. Thank you.
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Love this
You asked the question, "Is the Book of Mormon truly evidence of Jesus Christ?" I didn't even believe in God before I read it. Now I don't just believe in God and His Son, Jesus Christ, now I know. Others can know too if they pay the price of faith, study, and prayer; learning line upon line until they come to a knowledge of the truth.
Thank you for sharing your testimony!
@@Bookofmormoncentralofficial My pleasure.
A phenomenal, sweet, moving episode. Your best yet, in my opinion. Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you for the beautiful Videos.
Glad you like them!
Excellent presentation. Thank you so much.
Glad you enjoyed it!
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I know that Jesus live l walk where Jesus walk in holy land
Excelente trabajo, bendiciones
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Heavenly Father, is the Creator of Science, were just not able to understand it, and that's really the part that upsets some people! Science is doing things his way! 💜🌷🌻🌷✨️🙏🏻❤️
Jesus didn't just "[come] back from the dead." (0:05) Lazarus came back from the dead. The ruler's daughter came back from the dead. Many, many others came back from the dead. Jesus Christ was *resurrected*! His Resurrection broke the bands of death for all mankind. Because of Him, we will all live again--not just come back from the dead--never to die again.
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There is an explanation for the atonement and resurrection of the savior and his name is Heavenly Father!!He lives!
there was a crow cawwing in the background, in the beginning of the video, when you talked about death had not taken our Savior😮😮😮😮😮
What ' few others' were with Mary Magdalene?
Each gospel author names different people. Matthew mentions "Mary Magdalene and the other Mary." Mark mentions "Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome." Luke mentions "Mary Magdalene, and Joanna, and Mary the mother of James, and other women that were with them." John only mentions Mary Magdalene.
Just curious, why did you choose to be in the cemetery for the concluding thoughts?
Hmm...Maybe it's because Christ's Resurrection gives us the hope & assurance that life goes on, even in that place of mortal endings.
"Oh death, where is they sting?"
Thanks for giving me more pause for thought. But what do you think?
I started the episode and ended the episode in a cemetery because it's an Easter-themed episode celebrating the victory of Christ over death. :)
All things do denote there is a God but only if you can see them!
If you can see them then all things denote that there is no real need for manmade religions.
Just accept God has made everything and follow your conscience!
I want to be your friend.
The only thing that actually "denotes that there is a God" is the overwhelming human desire for that "fact" to be true!!
Mormons, NO RESTORATION IS NEEDED.
Because Jesus already has established His Church.
MATTHEW 16:18
"And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church and the gates of Hell shall not prevail against it..."
JUDE 3
"While I was very diligent to write to you concerning our common salvation, I found it necessary to write to you exhorting you to contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered to the saints..."
Jesus already has established His Church and built it on a rock so the gates of Hell shall not prevail against it.
Also, the faith was ONCE and for all already delivered to the saints.
No mention of any Mormon restoration in the past, present and future.
When you seek answers from the Book of Mormon instead of the Bible, God can't help you because you have turned your back on Him. Therefore this leaves the door open for Satan (II Corinthians 11:14-15) to step into your life with a false christ or prophet showing you signs and wonders to lead you away from the real Jesus of the Bible who is God the Son 2nd person of the Trinity. God Himself warns us about this in: MATTHEW 24:23-24
"Then if anyone says to you, Look, here is the Christ! or There! do not believe it. For false christs and false prophets will rise and show great signs and wonders to deceive, if possible, even the elect..." Mormons teach and believe that their jesus is the brother of Satan, which contradicts what God says in His Bible that Jesus is God the Son 2nd person of the Trinity. So Mormons, which Jesus do you believe in?
A. Your jesus of the Book of Mormon, who is the brother of Satan.
OR
B. The Jesus of the Bible, who is God the Son 2nd person of the Trinity.
If you believe the story of the 6-day creation and Adam and Eve, if you believe the story of the flood and Noah's ark, if you believe that Moses parted the Red Sea, and if you believe that several resurrected beings visited Joseph Smith 200 yrs ago, you are a faithful Mormon.
Let's never forget the 14 cities that Jesus destroyed in the Americas after his death. Somehow, he spared those in the Middle East (the most wicked generation) and asked God to forgive them, but rained he'll fire on men, women, and children in the Americas and bragged about it afterwards.
I hope you don't mind my questioning your ue of the word "bragged'. I don't think Jesus bragged. I believe He was "🎉😢warning" people who were the most righteoue❤
@paraleeeckman1728 I used brag because in 3rd Nephi 9, Jesus speaks from the heavens about his great accomplishments and then asks those who remain to believe in him and be healed after he maimed them. I understand why Joseph had to destroy these cities into mounds of earth (see moundbuilder myth), but this Jesus is inconsistent with the New Testament Jesus. I feel for the other sheep he visited. He probably destroyed even more cities.
I think you may have overlooked two very important facts (which I will split into 2 separate replies for you to consider.) First, never once in any of the scriptures did God destroy the wicked without first warning them to stop their wicked ways and return to him. He didn't warn them just once, he warned them over and over again, personally, through the light of Christ within each of them, also through promptings from the Holy Ghost, and collectively through prophets. He didn't just give them days or weeks of warning. He gave them centuries of warning. Remember that after the flood, Ham, Japeth and Shem, who would become the fathers of the future human race, all had the true gospel and taught it to their children. Over time, the faith of many dwindled as they forgot "whose" they were. They adulterated the true gospel of Jesus Christ to fit their whims to the point of apostasy. Even so, we can see from very ancient writings that they still had remnants of the gospel in their cultures. The wholesale rejection of gospel truth almost always leads to tyranny. When tyranny prevails, those who still believe are persecuted. Even the more righteous can become lackadaisical in their worship, so the Lord will allow it for a time to help them remember him and their covenants. Keep in mind that the people in ancient America had become very wicked before Christ's death and resurrection, apparently so wicked that they were fully ripe in iniquity--ripe enough for destruction. Also, we know that there was an earthquake in Jerusalem at the time of Christ's crucifixion large enough to tear the veil of the temple. It would be naive to assume there was no other destruction just because the disciples didn't write about the details. When he asked God to "forgive them', he was talking about the Roman soldiers, not the wicked pharisees. Mass destruction did come to Jerusalem in 70AD, just 36 years later. Time to repent?
Second, the other important fact to remember is that the entire purpose of God's work is to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of all of God's children. Because He loves us and wants us to be capable of coming back into his presence forever, he is willing to meet us where we are and work with us. He never leaves us where he finds us, but encourages to repent and keep moving forward. However, he will never force us. He can only inspire, motivate, teach and warn. If we choose to reject his help and instead move further away from his teachings to the point of being truly wicked and endangering the life and well being of the more righteous, then he intervenes. If the wicked will not repent and return, then for the sake of the righteous he must destroy the wicked. He almost always uses one group of the wicked to destroy another group of the the wicked. These patterns can be seen throughout the scriptures. They are repeating again in our day and will culminate shortly before the Savior returns in glory. Our God is a merciful and just God. Those whom he "destroyed" from the earth are removed from this mortal existence and returned to the spirit world where they can learn gospel truths and are given the opportunity to repent before the final judgement.
I think you may have overlooked two very important facts (which I will split into 2 separate replies for you to consider.) First, never once in any of the scriptures did God destroy the wicked without first warning them to stop their wicked ways and return to him. He didn't warn them just once, he warned them over and over again, personally, through the light of Christ within each of them, also through promptings from the Holy Ghost, and collectively through prophets. He didn't just give them days or weeks of warning. He gave them centuries of warning. Remember that after the flood, Ham, Japeth and Shem, who would become the fathers of the future human race, all had the true gospel and taught it to their children. Over time, the faith of many dwindled as they forgot "whose" they were. They adulterated the true gospel of Jesus Christ to fit their whims to the point of apostasy. Even so, we can see from very ancient writings that they still had remnants of the gospel in their cultures. The wholesale rejection of gospel truth almost always leads to tyranny. When tyranny prevails, those who still believe are persecuted. Even the more righteous can become lackadaisical in their worship, so the Lord will allow it for a time to help them remember him and their covenants. Keep in mind that the people in ancient America had become very wicked before Christ's death and resurrection, apparently so wicked that they were fully ripe in iniquity--ripe enough for destruction. Also, we know that there was an earthquake in Jerusalem at the time of Christ's crucifixion large enough to tear the veil of the temple. It would be naive to assume there was no other destruction just because the disciples didn't write about the details. When he asked God to "forgive them', he was talking about the Roman soldiers, not the wicked pharisees. Mass destruction did come to Jerusalem in 70AD, just 36 years later. Time to repent?
Since when do we care about Easter? Lol
Christians as a whole have cared about Easter since the day Jesus Christ fulfilled the prophesy of resurrection.
The church has always cared about Easter!🌷🙏🏻✨️
The narrative was written long after the event. In fact, all the canonized gospels were not written in real time, rather long after the events. The BOM is a delusional nick of the questionable gospels and the post deluvian scriptures.
All things denote confirmation bias
Why do you celebrate this pagan holiday? It’s not about the resurrection of our creator because he was crucified on Passover, which is on April 22 this year.
So who are you serving?