Thank you. I've struggled to stay active lately- just laziness on sundays. An ad for this came up on one of the other videos i was watching. This sounded really interesting, and the spirit testified and I made it to church today for the first time in about 9 months. thank you. you are making a difference.
@@danielvergaray7228 why you don’t looking for the science evidence in the other way independent arqueológist linguistic etc for the same topic if you want know the truth , but if you want just confirm your faith never be skeptical never compare the two version don’t use your critical thinking and everything will be find you will remain in your bubble of confort where everything make sense.
Incredible and straightforward information about the BoM. My testimony isn’t built on this, but I’m one that enjoys these kinds of conversations created around The Book of Mormon. Thank you!
For me, the greatest evidence is that by applying the teachings in The Book of Mormon, I have had Christ's grace and redeeming power save and change me. Such a powerful book!
I get that you think that that means something. But if you don't know then let me tell you that everyone from every religious system says that about their religious texts throughout history so just because it made you feel good and it changed your life isn't evidence of its authenticity or truth
@@TrevorThatBandanaGuy It's "only" evidence of its authenticity in the only way it matters. lol It turns out, God isn't interested in us telling him what he already knows about ancient America.
@@TrevorThatBandanaGuyit's not that it makes one 'feel good.' It's reality of the Holy Spirit of God testifying to you personally (in a way that is special just to you) of the authenticity of His word and that the story of Jsoeph Smith is true and he was truly called to be a prophet in the latter days. That's what makes it so different than any other religious text.
There is no grace in Mormonism. Your church is works based. You get into the Celestial kingdom by merit and works, not by grace. Please be honest about your church...
I’m a convert to this great work work. My conversion was one of hearing the gospel by a cousin who joined the church and was on a mission when I was in the army. I knew it true right away, also I was given a physical witness. So it was confirmed by the spirit to my heart, mind and soul. This just continues to confirm my beliefs. We were told as missionaries by a visiting 70 in Argentina that the time will come when there will be physical proof of the Book of Mormon. That person was Elder Didier. For those that require physical proof, there it is, the rest is still up to you. And you know what you need to do. Great program.
@@musketeerflyer I'm not affiliated with this video at all, but I ask you why would you want to spoil this harmless video with more of the same tired, poorly researched arguments against the Book of Mormon that many of us have seen time and time again and that have been around for almost 200 years now? I can almost guarantee that whatever "evidence" against the Book of Mormon you think you have would be something you've been told and accepted at face value as true but is very likely to emanate from dishonest attempts to smear and sow confusion and contention. Critics that run around commenting on LDS-themed videos are very, very unlikely to have even a rudimentary knowledge of the subject matter they're criticizing, and certainly don't have enough knowledge to understand that they've been lied to by some "they're a cult"-type pastor or other professional that makes a living off of selling lies about the Church and the Book of Mormon. I've seen it over and over again. Believe me, whatever argument you were prepared to share with us would be met with a gigantic eye-roll from most of us because, as I said, we've seen it all before. If you'd actually like to have an honest discussion about the Book of Mormon, I'm sure we could work out a way to do so without having our discussion sprawl out in these comments. I wish you well.
I hear you. I wasn't trying to spoil anything, and was asked a question and I responded to it. I am actually an expert on Mormon history, and probably know more than 90 % of Mormons regarding the history of Joseph Smith. But I also understand that most Mormons don't care about the history, and many don't want to know more. I am a follower of Jesus Christ, the Jesus Christ in the Bible. I also wish you well.@@calwells5612
I raised my children reading the Book of Mormon while they growing up in this beautiful gospel even thou they went away from the gospel they are slowly coming back love the Book of Mormon
We watch everything on RUclips on our TV so we rarely comment because we can't see the comment field, but that doesn't mean we aren't all over SCRIPTURE CENTRAL! You are all a blessing to us!
All of the supposed evidences they explored are great and interesting, but the power of this episode came with the host's final testimony. That is where I felt it the most. The book is true, and it is POWERFUL!
This is SOOOO well done. I too have had a deep conviction about the truthfulness of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and of the Book of Mormon, the Bible and other modern day scripture. This doesn't change what I already know by the Holy Spirit, but it's interesting, and Scott makes it fun. Hi Scott !!
I first read the Book of Mormon in 2013 as a high schooler after a friend invited me to take Moroni's challenge. I couldn't put the book down. After I finished it, I had an incredible personal experience; I knew without a doubt that the Book of Mormon was true. The light and peace I experienced after praying to know blew me away. Every time I read the Book of Mormon, I feel that same peace and joy. Though I may not need geological and archeological evidence to bolster my testimony, it is very much welcomed. It helps me imagine what the peoples of the Book of Mormon may have experienced. Thank you for this incredible video!
Thanks for that. I feel the same. The book is true. The gospel of Jesus Christ is on the Earth in its fulness. The search for possible links and connections warms my soul but in no way do I NEED physical proof. But some do. And whatever it takes to help them come to their own spiritual conclusions, even if it's intellectual conviction at first, is great.
@@thescottchristopher The Mormon gospel, Get married in the temple become a god and have eternal Celestial sex forever. Jeffery Epstein should have become a member. He would have loved the Mormon church...
BTW I have a hyper adventure loving, camping, fishing teenage son who reads and loves the scriptures. For him his face and eyes lit up watching this. I can't thank you ALL enough 🙏❤ God bless you ALL and please know that our prayers are with you.
Love, love, love this. I’ve had a strong testimony since I was young. It was solidified on my mission. Because of my career path, logic has become an often frustration. The evidences I’ve personally found help to calm a somewhat skeptical mind. Things just need to make logical sense. But whenever I have had questions, I pray I can find the often logical answer. This has never failed me. Not only have I received my answers, but my understanding is deepened significantly. I love the Book of Mormon and it’s testimony of the divinity of Jesus Christ. I’d be lost without it.
I’m LDS and I have a strong testimony that the Book of Mormon is true and is a testament of Jesus Christ. This is going to be a wonderful series and I can’t wait to see the rest of it. The journey that it takes us on is going to be educational as well as fun! I’m excited 🥰43:02
I laughed at loud at that ending. I’m so glad I stayed to the end. The only thing I can think of that makes up for Granite Flats not being renewed for a fourth season is that Scott Christopher was led to do the hosting for “A Marvelous Work: The Greatness of the Evidence” and share his testimony and these bodies of work as found by scientists and people of faith. I am so humbled and grateful. Thank you, Scott, from the bottom of my heart.
We have watched all the episodes and the exclusive interviews and they are ALL FANTASTIC!!!! Talk about testimony builders!! The entire team does an outstanding job and we greatly anticipate each new episode! Thank you to the entire team and Scripture Central!
This book is more true than any book on earth. Others will know it is true by asking God through fervent prayer. I am so grateful for the Book of Mormon. Thank you for this first episode. Keep it going.
I love the Book of Mormon! It is a second testament of Jesus Christ. This second witness has enhanced my understanding of the Savior and strengthened my testimony of him and his gospel. The Book of Mormon has brought me so much peace and joy!😁❤️
Former LDS, always interested and curious about learning more. I saw thumbnail for this video and it brought back watching movies every Saturday evening on Jazz I think. Every time I pause a movie I always say "and now, for the rousing conclusion" thank you for that. Good to see you again.
I had the opportunity of visiting Tiahuanacu with my second grade class in Bolivia, four years before missionaries shared the Book of Mormon with my family. When I learned the meaning of the symbolisms shown in the ruins (monolito Ponce and La Puerta del Sol) I felt that I had before me a sure testimony of the authenticity of the book. Moreover, I felt a deeper connection to my ancestry in that land than I had ever felt before.
I remember my grandma having a quote in her room. It said that one day the Book of Mormon would be proven, but it would be too late. That we must have faith and move forward in faith. So I have loved when little things come up like these, that might not be able to be strictly proven, but they’re awfully close to proven. Thank you. This was fun to watch.
I love this show and will share it with those who are my non member friends and family, but besides that it's great for members who want to strengthen their testimonies of the BOM, which is such an incredible book, how very blessed we are to have it in our possession. Well done you guys!
I wanted it to be Heartland or Hopewell so bad! I served my mission in the Yucatán Peninsula right above where you served in Guatemala, and while there I wanted it to be where it took place. Now I strictly rely on my spiritual testimony given to me when I was 19 a few months before my mission, that the Book of Mormon is true, that the precepts taught in it will and do bring us closer to our savior Jesus Christ, as we worship the Father through him. This series is so cool! The actor presenting, I forget his name, was in a movie called The Best Two Years which actually helped me get back active and excited about the gospel again. I can’t wait to watch the rest of this!
What a wonderful video and what a great research... I love how the light and the love for the work is so obviously to see in all the people engaged in this work.... keep it up and let me know if you need any further music ;)
Thank you, sir! I was born and raised as a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints here in the Philippines. I had that privilege that most of my friends in the church did not have. When I started watching this first episode, I was ironing my white shirt in preparation for our priesthood session this afternoon when I said, I don't need evidence to know if the Book of Mormon is true. I have witnessed to myself multiple times the truthfulness of it. But I always have the feeling that I wish I could have the same conversion as my friends did, where they had a full turn in their life that serves as a big testament to themselves that the church is true, that the prophet Joseph Smith is true, and so is the Book of Mormon. My conversion was different. It was not like a big turn of events, but it was more gradual-praying every day, reading scriptures, attending church every Sunday, attending seminary and institute classes, repenting of my sins, obeying commandments, attending the temple, and so on. I wouldn't deny that I came to a point in my life where I questioned if all these things were true. I grew up in the church and this is the only thing I know to be true. And I wonder if I only believe these things to be true because it is what my parents taught me as they raised me. But I challenged myself to learn for myself. I prayed to God and I received a strong confirmation from the Spirit that all that I believe and know to be true in the church is real and I am not mistaken. And the strong confirmation became stronger as I kept living the restored gospel and the commandments of God. I am grateful that I did that and I have learned for myself. Yes, I said that I don't need evidence to know if the Book of Mormon is true, but watching this documentary sparked my interest. I've been seeing a lot of content on social media attacking the church. Ex-members vilify and make fun of our beliefs, spreading misinformation from unreliable sources. And this documentary, whether it indirectly proves the Book of Mormon, is better to rely on because the evidence was examined and studied by reliable and professional people. There are records and tangible objects that no way Joseph Smith could have known for himself and used as a reference when he wrote the Book of Mormon. I am really engrossed in this documentary and look forward to watching the other episodes. So, to all the people who made or are making this, Maraming Salamat po! Thank you very much. I can't imagine the sacrifices and efforts you made just to produce this. I can't express how grateful I am just to watch the first episode.
Nobody gains a true testimony of the Book of Mormon except through the Holy Ghost. What stories like this do is lead us to a conclusion of that truth when we let them. These stories bring a thrill to those of us who already testify of such truths. Come join us and feel the thrill!
I like your uniquely phrased invitation. 😊 And I do certainly agree it IS a thrill! After the Holy Ghost testifies to the faithful, it’s a thrill to witness all of this! We don’t need the archaeological evidence, or even Chiasmic evidence, but all of these findings are like having delicious cream cheese frosting on your favorite carrot cake! But the carrot cake is still very tasty without the frosting!
I loved all of this - it is wonderful and exciting … but it was his testimony in the end around the camp fire that I really felt deeply. “By small and simple things … “ 💛
Thank you Scripture Central and Scott Christopher! I love the Book of Mormon and appreciated this deeper dive. I very much appreciated your testimony, Scott.
@@Mustardmanor The Book of Mormon states that Lehi and his crew started traveling in an eastward direction from Nahom. That is, they traveled generally south, apparently following the ancient trade routes, until they reached a place called Nahom. They buried Ishmael, and then started traveling eastward from that time until they reached Bountiful (located on the sea). NHM is situated EXACTLY where the ancient trade routes turn eastward. In other words, if you take only the clues found in the Book of Mormon and pointed to the likely spot on a map, NHM is found at that spot. Also, it's extremely unlikely that Joseph could have known about the existence of NHM because very few maps at the time showed this location. The nearest source anybody's found is a library some 300 miles from where Joseph was living at the time. So, this NHM evidence is pretty compelling. It's not absolute proof, of course. The only real proof of the Book of Mormon's authenticity is provided by the Holy Ghost to those who earnestly seek to know whether it's true.
You know we are going to be visiting a lot of beautiful.. even exotic locals around the world looking for “evidence” to support the book of mormon. BUT ONE THING WE WILL NOT BE DOING IS TRYING TO DEFINE EXACTLY WHERE CERTAIN book of mormon events MAY OR MAY NOT HAVE TAKEN PLACE. IN FACT, the church of Jesus Christ of latter day saints itself has made the following statement. And I read “the church takes no specific position on the geographic location of book of mormon events in the ancient Americas. Church members are asked not to teach theories about book of mormon geography in church settings, but to focus instead on the book of mormon’s teachings and testimony of Jesus Christ and his gospel. So there’s that. Enough said. Let’s get out on the lake……….
Love this! Grateful to see so many people dedicating their time and talent to find out archaeological evidence of BoM. I love the scriptures for what it is; but watching these evidence help me understand more about the times when the BoM people lived - and in turn help me appreciate of the scriptures even more.
THOMAS FERGUSON started the department of Archeology at BYU. After 17 years of research and study and finding no evidence to support the BOM, he left the department. After discovering the book VIEW OF THE HEBREWS, he left the church.
Thomas is one person. There are 17 million members of the church worldwide, many of whom are archeologists, scientists, and scholars. Stick around, we will introduce you to them all in future episodes.
Thank you so much for sharing your insights and experiences, your findings and your testimony with us. Thank you to your crew for their expertise in using and sharing their gifts to make these episodes possible. Thank you also to those who care for and are willing to share the evidences found. I love the marvelous work you are doing, it strengthens my testimony! This truly was and is today, what you are doing, a "Marvelous Work and a Wonder". I look forward to seeing more!!
I am thrilled about this new show. I have worked with Scott and know he will do an excellent job! Hurrah for the Book of Mormon! I am so excited to watch this unfold! God is good! The Book of Mormon is true... I know this with my whole heart and soul~
It seems impossible to make sense to a cult member that is indoctrinated by their parents. but I'll try another time. the Bible teaches us in Isaiah to test your profits. (Alma comes to mind)if one prophecy is incorrect they are a false prophet. Don't be afraid. fleshly bodies are of this Earth, Satan is Lord over this Earth... but didn't you get the burning in your bosom? that burning is from satan who could not possibly be a brother to our only God Yahweh. Yahweh gave you a brain to workout the difference of Satan and false prophets. the reason why you are compelled to say it is a true book is because that is cult tactics. to meet and repeat a set of specific phrases to affirm that what you believe is true. Solid verified evidence absent. do you have to pay any type of money for a blessing? and if you are not receiving a blessing it might be your fault for not paying enough. or having enough faith. this is called blame reversal. These are ways of a cult. I could go on for pages and pages on how the Book of Mormon has no ties to the Bible whatsoever. I just want to shake the Joseph Smith out of you.... and give you a hug, for you have been deceived. your false prophets have known the deception from the beginning and yet they still keep their people under their thumb. the best way to run a cult is to keep the cult members all happy feeling good about their false testimony. it's not easy to get out, but as Mr. Neilson said "just believe " you can get out and make the change.put out this fire in your chest, it's smoking , hard to see the cliff your about to tumble off. life will become hazy stepping into reality. Shake off the blinders of mormoism and things will make sense logically and spiritually. I am a Mormon member but, without the churchI have been born again and you can be born again too.
This is truly a great work! These are the types of projects that excite me. I am excited to tag along and increase my understanding while increasing my faith.
Looking forward to watching the rest in this series! Like many others here, my belief in this book is unmatched from the witness I’ve had of the truthfulness of its writings. The more I study, the more evident it is to me, and the more the spirit bears this truth to me. Well done!
Thank you guys for making this fantastic research. I'm living in Guatemala and all the sites shown in this first episode make you feel close to our ancestors.
I'm liking this... honest, transparent with your intentions, great ideas with finding relics, places and facts. Of course you can't help to be silly and eye the camera once and a while Scott, haha. But I love that part, the part at little Sahara is a lot of fun, keep that real you! Love the interactions. You always crack me up. Very interesting and I look forward to more!
You know we are going to be visiting a lot of beautiful.. even exotic locals around the world looking for “evidence” to support the book of mormon. BUT ONE THING WE WILL NOT BE DOING IS TRYING TO DEFINE EXACTLY WHERE CERTAIN book of mormon events MAY OR MAY NOT HAVE TAKEN PLACE. IN FACT, the church of Jesus Christ of latter day saints itself has made the following statement. And I read “the church takes no specific position on the geographic location of book of mormon events in the ancient Americas. Church members are asked not to teach theories about book of mormon geography in church settings, but to focus instead on the book of mormon’s teachings and testimony of Jesus Christ and his gospel. So there’s that. Enough said. Let’s get out on the lake……….
@@stephenkelley685 You seem to be asking a lot of commenters this question. Have you read it? A lot of people that like to bash the Book of Mormon have not actually read it. Try reading it like a book, from the beginning to the end…then ask yourself that question and you will understand the answer.
You know we are going to be visiting a lot of beautiful.. even exotic locals around the world looking for “evidence” to support the book of mormon. BUT ONE THING WE WILL NOT BE DOING IS TRYING TO DEFINE EXACTLY WHERE CERTAIN book of mormon events MAY OR MAY NOT HAVE TAKEN PLACE. IN FACT, the church of Jesus Christ of latter day saints itself has made the following statement. And I read “the church takes no specific position on the geographic location of book of mormon events in the ancient Americas. Church members are asked not to teach theories about book of mormon geography in church settings, but to focus instead on the book of mormon’s teachings and testimony of Jesus Christ and his gospel. So there’s that. Enough said. Let’s get out on the lake……….
As a recently returned Missionary from the great land of Tennessee, this brings me so much joy and reaffirmed the great knowledge that I have received!
“I know very little about the outside evidences of the Book of Mormon, but I have a testimony of the divinity of this book, and that testimony has come to me from within the two covers of the book itself. To me, archaeology, and all that archaeologists discover, which may in a way prove the genuineness of the book-these discoveries are lost in the spirit of the book itself, and if you can’t find a testimony within the covers of this book, there is no need to look elsewhere.” - Matthew Cowley Thanks for a great video. Well done
You know we are going to be visiting a lot of beautiful.. even exotic locals around the world looking for “evidence” to support the book of mormon. BUT ONE THING WE WILL NOT BE DOING IS TRYING TO DEFINE EXACTLY WHERE CERTAIN book of mormon events MAY OR MAY NOT HAVE TAKEN PLACE. IN FACT, the church of Jesus Christ of latter day saints itself has made the following statement. And I read “the church takes no specific position on the geographic location of book of mormon events in the ancient Americas. Church members are asked not to teach theories about book of mormon geography in church settings, but to focus instead on the book of mormon’s teachings and testimony of Jesus Christ and his gospel. So there’s that. Enough said. Let’s get out on the lake……….
I've always admired Scott Christopher through the various films and works that he has been in. I'm thrilled to hear his testimony of the Book of Mormon and loved this episode. I hope this series continues...
@@stephenkelley685She knows by feelings, you know the dubious Mormon testimony. I wish I could testify in court based on my feelings. One day everyone will learn that extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence (not feelings). What’s more likely to have happened; God the creator of the universe appeared to a boy in upstate New York and he restored said gods church, or boy made it up? I think it’s more likely he made it up, unless you got some extraordinarily evidence. No, witnesses that are related to you and have a financial interest and later recanted their stories doesn’t count as extraordinary evidence.
Scott did a youth fireside in our home about 13 yrs ago...he is a voice of reason.....but remeber iys the Holy Ghost that coverts people....greatful for the spirit that scott and this series brings! Well done!
Whew! Thanks for that. You just never know how much "joy" to give a topic like this. For me personally, there will never be too much humor (probably to a fault)
@@thescottchristopher If humor is part of your everyday personality, don’t be anyone else but yourself…I do believe Father has a great sense of humor, or it wouldn’t be a part of us🤷🏾♀️
Through the many times that I have read the book of Mormon - - and the Bible, for that matter - - I have come to appreciate the profound difference between being convinced something is true, by evidence, and being converted to that truth. It wasn’t until I received my own personal witness of the truthfulness of this beautiful, second witness of Jesus Christ, that I realized the book of Mormon was indeed abook event antiquity. Now, I love seeing all the evidences, and appreciate them so much more BECAUSE I have already been converted! So, thank you for putting this together, I’ve really enjoyed this!❤
I have a strong testimony of The Book of Mormon. I love it more than any other book of scripture. It doesn't need something as mundane as scientific proof. And whether you follow the Heartland theory or the Central American theory, NEITHER has anything to do with our salvation. It's fun to look at the scientific evidence, but ultimately, none of it matters. It's your testimony that counts, and you can get that by following the promise Moroni made in Chapter 10:3-5.
No need to wait, you can go straight to your Savior and ask Him!! He is waiting for you to ask Him, He wants you to follow Him. It’s a narrow path but He will show you the way!
@brooksy0ung The LDS views of "world history", in general, which are obviously unique. I'm a busy mom to a toddler and a baby, so I simply don't have the time to read and absorb the information at this time. I figure that's what my twilight years will be for...
@scotsway1 I am a Deist, by default. But I want more specificity, more information, before I die. I am particularly interested in the hidden histories of the world we live on. Something obviously occurred here already, for which we have collective amnesia. Perhaps we are already post-apocalpse.
The Book is true 💙 I know eventuallly clear evidence will come out and it’s fun to see glimpses of this evidence, but now we have the privaledge of living by faith.
You know we are going to be visiting a lot of beautiful.. even exotic locals around the world looking for “evidence” to support the book of mormon. BUT ONE THING WE WILL NOT BE DOING IS TRYING TO DEFINE EXACTLY WHERE CERTAIN book of mormon events MAY OR MAY NOT HAVE TAKEN PLACE. IN FACT, the church of Jesus Christ of latter day saints itself has made the following statement. And I read “the church takes no specific position on the geographic location of book of mormon events in the ancient Americas. Church members are asked not to teach theories about book of mormon geography in church settings, but to focus instead on the book of mormon’s teachings and testimony of Jesus Christ and his gospel. So there’s that. Enough said. Let’s get out on the lake……….
I believe. I greatly appreciate this beautiful production. I know it’s true but this is helping to strengthen what I already know. Thank you for your testimony, Im excited m to find this joy again
Just found podcast on Facebook, takes me back to Granite Flats weekly adventurous program a few years ago, I was on my toes forever trying to guess who the Plumber was going to be!!!! You were a superb actor as all the cast was. Exciting to see that you are a thriving member of the CFM contributors to this excellent scripture total enjoyment and deep learning and study of The Book of Mormon. I describe all who teach as the stars in the galaxy cascading in heavenly glory and brilliance, awaking the interest and desire for Latter-day Saints to reconnect or to ignite an interest to those who are investigating and find truth and light to be enjoyed. I think about these messages every day of the week, I thrive from these discussions. You're great as a Book of Mormon host.
This was really fantastic and well done! I love the Book of Mormon and the powerful spirit and witness I feel while reading it. But it’s so interesting to see these places! Thank you Scott for sharing your sincere testimony at the end.
John Welch was my Foundations of the restoration teacher at BYU-Hawaii, he’s an awesome guy and an excellent teacher, I’ll never forget how open he was to questions, and how he always taught and led with the spirit, all around solid guy😎
This was great. I know the Book of Mormon is true. But I love ancient things and seeing evidence is just so cool. I would love to have a job like yours.
Love the global review of evidence. They do give credibility to the Book of Mormon that Joseph could not have guessed on so many elements that can be found to be valid that weren't known in his time. But also it is a history of a people that have a living posterity today. At some point it will need to be known who they are as that is one of the primary purposes of the book...to teach them directly...not indirectly. Whoever the descendants are...their ancestors are laboring on the other side of the veil to encourage us to uncover that stone. It may not be for decades yet to come but all of the evidences north and south America are types of genealogy and will one day connect the dots for their ancestors and their stories and their dealings with Christ
It’s honestly proof in my eyes. An uneducated farmboy simply couldn’t have made it in that short of a time, let alone the Chiasms and Semitic language influences and consistent geography and more clear translations of Isaiah. The clarified and simplified doctrine that has troubled theologians for hundreds of years… There’s simply no other way than supernatural means.
@@FromAgonyToLighthe wasn't uneducated. His mom was a teacher. He was taught at home, similar to other children at the time. His brother went to Dartmouth. The narrative he's uneducated is unfounded. Just as an fyi.
@@Mustardmanornot uneducated . But did not go to high grades. And educated or not Joseph smith was the smartest person living then because he saw into heaven . Knew all the prophets and apostles saw God and Jesus Christ and understood true doctrine . And lived it .
@@Mustardmanor LOL the Dartmouth connection is SUCH a stretch. If you actually look into it, obviously you're just parroting things you've seen online or have heard from your pastor, you will see there is virtually on merit to it
@@GwPoKo the source of it is an interview with Leroy wirthlin and Ron esplin of the Joseph Smith papers project. Do you have a source that shows he didn't attend Dartmouth college? See "latter day illuminations" article on hyrum Smith's influences.
Maravilloso, me encantó ... yo soy de Perú y al sur de mi país se encuentra la Portada del Sol que se ve en una de las imágenes este lugar es parte de una cultura precolombina llamada Tiahuanaco, me quedé maravillada y al ser miembro de la iglesia creo con todo mi ❤️ en la veracidad del Libro de Mormón pero estas evidencias y su trabajo son un verdadero regalo para mi gente que somos descendientes de los antiguos habitantes de esta tierra prometida. Mil gracias y que vengas muchos éxitos.
Gracias por su comentario y por ver el programa. Hemos visitado Tiahuanaco, es un lugar hermoso con cosas muy interesantes. Esperamos visitarlo de nuevo en un episodio en el futuro.
I loved how you guys approached looking at evidence using both the heartland model and the central american model! We can all liken the scriptures to ourselves and our situations!
You know we are going to be visiting a lot of beautiful.. even exotic locals around the world looking for “evidence” to support the book of mormon. BUT ONE THING WE WILL NOT BE DOING IS TRYING TO DEFINE EXACTLY WHERE CERTAIN book of mormon events MAY OR MAY NOT HAVE TAKEN PLACE. IN FACT, the church of Jesus Christ of latter day saints itself has made the following statement. And I read “the church takes no specific position on the geographic location of book of mormon events in the ancient Americas. Church members are asked not to teach theories about book of mormon geography in church settings, but to focus instead on the book of mormon’s teachings and testimony of Jesus Christ and his gospel. So there’s that. Enough said. Let’s get out on the lake……….
@@DillonAppel so it doesn't matter that the "evidence" for one contradicts the "evidence" for the other as long as he can have lots of fun being paid to go on these expeditions.
I am also glad of that too. I love the overall approach taken in this video. It's one of the best I've seen so far. It reminds me a lot of what the Paul brothers are trying to do with their awesome "Stick of Joseph" channel on youtube.
I just sent this video to several Ancient American History RUclips Channels to get their take on this evidence. Will be great to get more opinions on this new evidence!
What fun to see a face I knew from my growing up years. Hello Jim from the old 12th ward! He was always a good guy back then, so it's nice to see him here. Very well done show! ❤
Thank you. I've struggled to stay active lately- just laziness on sundays. An ad for this came up on one of the other videos i was watching. This sounded really interesting, and the spirit testified and I made it to church today for the first time in about 9 months. thank you. you are making a difference.
We are so happy for you! Thank you for taking the time to watch it!
BLESS YOUR HEART ❤❤❤❤
Brother let me travel with you 🙏
I saw a video recently that really tested me and my faith, but this has helped me restore it, thank you.
we are so glad it helped
@@danielvergaray7228 why you don’t looking for the science evidence in the other way independent arqueológist linguistic etc for the same topic if you want know the truth , but if you want just confirm your faith never be skeptical never compare the two version don’t use your critical thinking and everything will be find you will remain in your bubble of confort where everything make sense.
Incredible and straightforward information about the BoM. My testimony isn’t built on this, but I’m one that enjoys these kinds of conversations created around The Book of Mormon.
Thank you!
Thank you for following along!
For me, the greatest evidence is that by applying the teachings in The Book of Mormon, I have had Christ's grace and redeeming power save and change me. Such a powerful book!
I get that you think that that means something. But if you don't know then let me tell you that everyone from every religious system says that about their religious texts throughout history so just because it made you feel good and it changed your life isn't evidence of its authenticity or truth
@@TrevorThatBandanaGuy It's "only" evidence of its authenticity in the only way it matters. lol It turns out, God isn't interested in us telling him what he already knows about ancient America.
@@TrevorThatBandanaGuyit's not that it makes one 'feel good.' It's reality of the Holy Spirit of God testifying to you personally (in a way that is special just to you) of the authenticity of His word and that the story of Jsoeph Smith is true and he was truly called to be a prophet in the latter days. That's what makes it so different than any other religious text.
There is no grace in Mormonism. Your church is works based. You get into the Celestial kingdom by merit and works, not by grace. Please be honest about your church...
@@johnrowley310 "For it is by grace that ye are saved..." That's pretty cut and dry that we are saved by grace.
I’m a convert to this great work work. My conversion was one of hearing the gospel by a cousin who joined the church and was on a mission when I was in the army. I knew it true right away, also I was given a physical witness. So it was confirmed by the spirit to my heart, mind and soul. This just continues to confirm my beliefs. We were told as missionaries by a visiting 70 in Argentina that the time will come when there will be physical proof of the Book of Mormon. That person was Elder Didier. For those that require physical proof, there it is, the rest is still up to you. And you know what you need to do. Great program.
Thank you for your kind remarks and sharing your wonderful story. Continue to spread light and goodness. :)
@@musketeerflyer I'm not affiliated with this video at all, but I ask you why would you want to spoil this harmless video with more of the same tired, poorly researched arguments against the Book of Mormon that many of us have seen time and time again and that have been around for almost 200 years now? I can almost guarantee that whatever "evidence" against the Book of Mormon you think you have would be something you've been told and accepted at face value as true but is very likely to emanate from dishonest attempts to smear and sow confusion and contention. Critics that run around commenting on LDS-themed videos are very, very unlikely to have even a rudimentary knowledge of the subject matter they're criticizing, and certainly don't have enough knowledge to understand that they've been lied to by some "they're a cult"-type pastor or other professional that makes a living off of selling lies about the Church and the Book of Mormon. I've seen it over and over again. Believe me, whatever argument you were prepared to share with us would be met with a gigantic eye-roll from most of us because, as I said, we've seen it all before. If you'd actually like to have an honest discussion about the Book of Mormon, I'm sure we could work out a way to do so without having our discussion sprawl out in these comments. I wish you well.
I hear you. I wasn't trying to spoil anything, and was asked a question and I responded to it. I am actually an expert on Mormon history, and probably know more than 90
% of Mormons regarding the history of Joseph Smith. But I also understand that most Mormons don't care about the history, and many don't want to know more. I am a follower of Jesus Christ, the Jesus Christ in the Bible. I also wish you well.@@calwells5612
So thankful for Scripture Central and all those who make it possible. Yall definitely bring the Scriptures to Life.
Thank you for the support!
Nothing can replace the depth of feeling that I obtain when reading the verses. Evidence is frosting for the cake. But the book can stand on its own.
Very well said, Sister McClure!
What evidence?
@@stephenkelley685 There is none.
No need hard evidence to prove the truthfulness of this marvelous book. I love it. I feast on its words everyday.
Evidence? All the evidence clearly shows the BOM is a nineteenth century creation of Joseph Smith. Undeniable. This video is so deceptive.
I raised my children reading the Book of Mormon while they growing up in this beautiful gospel even thou they went away from the gospel they are slowly coming back love the Book of Mormon
You need to love the Bible. Forget this fraud of a book.
We watch everything on RUclips on our TV so we rarely comment because we can't see the comment field, but that doesn't mean we aren't all over SCRIPTURE CENTRAL! You are all a blessing to us!
All of the supposed evidences they explored are great and interesting, but the power of this episode came with the host's final testimony. That is where I felt it the most. The book is true, and it is POWERFUL!
This is SOOOO well done. I too have had a deep conviction about the truthfulness of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and of the Book of Mormon, the Bible and other modern day scripture. This doesn't change what I already know by the Holy Spirit, but it's interesting, and Scott makes it fun.
Hi Scott !!
I first read the Book of Mormon in 2013 as a high schooler after a friend invited me to take Moroni's challenge. I couldn't put the book down. After I finished it, I had an incredible personal experience; I knew without a doubt that the Book of Mormon was true. The light and peace I experienced after praying to know blew me away. Every time I read the Book of Mormon, I feel that same peace and joy.
Though I may not need geological and archeological evidence to bolster my testimony, it is very much welcomed. It helps me imagine what the peoples of the Book of Mormon may have experienced. Thank you for this incredible video!
Thanks for that. I feel the same. The book is true. The gospel of Jesus Christ is on the Earth in its fulness. The search for possible links and connections warms my soul but in no way do I NEED physical proof. But some do. And whatever it takes to help them come to their own spiritual conclusions, even if it's intellectual conviction at first, is great.
@@thescottchristopher The Mormon gospel, Get married in the temple become a god and have eternal Celestial sex forever. Jeffery Epstein should have become a member. He would have loved the Mormon church...
BTW I have a hyper adventure loving, camping, fishing teenage son who reads and loves the scriptures. For him his face and eyes lit up watching this. I can't thank you ALL enough 🙏❤
God bless you ALL and please know that our prayers are with you.
Thank you, Scott and Team. As a new member I can really appreciate these wondeful documentaries, and the interesting evidence displayed!
Thanks for the support! We are so glad that you enjoyed it.
Love, love, love this. I’ve had a strong testimony since I was young. It was solidified on my mission. Because of my career path, logic has become an often frustration. The evidences I’ve personally found help to calm a somewhat skeptical mind. Things just need to make logical sense. But whenever I have had questions, I pray I can find the often logical answer. This has never failed me. Not only have I received my answers, but my understanding is deepened significantly.
I love the Book of Mormon and it’s testimony of the divinity of Jesus Christ. I’d be lost without it.
Thank you for your thoughtful comment.
I’m LDS and I have a strong testimony that the Book of Mormon is true and is a testament of Jesus Christ. This is going to be a wonderful series and I can’t wait to see the rest of it. The journey that it takes us on is going to be educational as well as fun! I’m excited 🥰43:02
Thanks for your comment. We are excited to share it.
I laughed at loud at that ending. I’m so glad I stayed to the end. The only thing I can think of that makes up for Granite Flats not being renewed for a fourth season is that Scott Christopher was led to do the hosting for “A Marvelous Work: The Greatness of the Evidence” and share his testimony and these bodies of work as found by scientists and people of faith. I am so humbled and grateful. Thank you, Scott, from the bottom of my heart.
We have watched all the episodes and the exclusive interviews and they are ALL FANTASTIC!!!! Talk about testimony builders!! The entire team does an outstanding job and we greatly anticipate each new episode! Thank you to the entire team and Scripture Central!
Enjoyed watching .
Indeed a marvelous work!
I am blessed to live in a world of wonder, if you seek you will find and if you find you will know truth
This book is more true than any book on earth. Others will know it is true by asking God through fervent prayer. I am so grateful for the Book of Mormon. Thank you for this first episode. Keep it going.
Sure makes the Bible into a corrupt joke right. Most true book compared to Dr. Seuss maybe...
I love the Book of Mormon! It is a second testament of Jesus Christ. This second witness has enhanced my understanding of the Savior and strengthened my testimony of him and his gospel. The Book of Mormon has brought me so much peace and joy!😁❤️
I could not find any thing about temples and baptism for the dead. Can't see the fulness of the gospel in it....
Thank you for sharing! We couldn't agree more.
Former LDS, always interested and curious about learning more. I saw thumbnail for this video and it brought back watching movies every Saturday evening on Jazz I think. Every time I pause a movie I always say "and now, for the rousing conclusion" thank you for that. Good to see you again.
I had the opportunity of visiting Tiahuanacu with my second grade class in Bolivia, four years before missionaries shared the Book of Mormon with my family. When I learned the meaning of the symbolisms shown in the ruins (monolito Ponce and La Puerta del Sol) I felt that I had before me a sure testimony of the authenticity of the book. Moreover, I felt a deeper connection to my ancestry in that land than I had ever felt before.
Tiwanaku is indeed impressive, with intriguing potential Book of Mormon connections.
God Bless The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.🙏
I remember my grandma having a quote in her room. It said that one day the Book of Mormon would be proven, but it would be too late. That we must have faith and move forward in faith. So I have loved when little things come up like these, that might not be able to be strictly proven, but they’re awfully close to proven. Thank you. This was fun to watch.
Thank you for your comment. So many people want concrete proof, but we must live by faith.
I love this show and will share it with those who are my non member friends and family, but besides that it's great for members who want to strengthen their testimonies of the BOM, which is such an incredible book, how very blessed we are to have it in our possession. Well done you guys!
I'm a Heartlander, but I served my mission in Guatemala, right there at the Lago Atitlan, so this warms my soul. Looking forward to more episodes!
I wanted it to be Heartland or Hopewell so bad! I served my mission in the Yucatán Peninsula right above where you served in Guatemala, and while there I wanted it to be where it took place. Now I strictly rely on my spiritual testimony given to me when I was 19 a few months before my mission, that the Book of Mormon is true, that the precepts taught in it will and do bring us closer to our savior Jesus Christ, as we worship the Father through him. This series is so cool! The actor presenting, I forget his name, was in a movie called The Best Two Years which actually helped me get back active and excited about the gospel again. I can’t wait to watch the rest of this!
What a wonderful video and what a great research... I love how the light and the love for the work is so obviously to see in all the people engaged in this work.... keep it up and let me know if you need any further music ;)
What an amazing documentary. So grateful for the Book of Mormon and all its amazing teachings of the Savior. I know it to be true and I can’t deny it.
Thank you, sir! I was born and raised as a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints here in the Philippines. I had that privilege that most of my friends in the church did not have.
When I started watching this first episode, I was ironing my white shirt in preparation for our priesthood session this afternoon when I said, I don't need evidence to know if the Book of Mormon is true. I have witnessed to myself multiple times the truthfulness of it. But I always have the feeling that I wish I could have the same conversion as my friends did, where they had a full turn in their life that serves as a big testament to themselves that the church is true, that the prophet Joseph Smith is true, and so is the Book of Mormon. My conversion was different. It was not like a big turn of events, but it was more gradual-praying every day, reading scriptures, attending church every Sunday, attending seminary and institute classes, repenting of my sins, obeying commandments, attending the temple, and so on.
I wouldn't deny that I came to a point in my life where I questioned if all these things were true. I grew up in the church and this is the only thing I know to be true. And I wonder if I only believe these things to be true because it is what my parents taught me as they raised me. But I challenged myself to learn for myself. I prayed to God and I received a strong confirmation from the Spirit that all that I believe and know to be true in the church is real and I am not mistaken. And the strong confirmation became stronger as I kept living the restored gospel and the commandments of God. I am grateful that I did that and I have learned for myself.
Yes, I said that I don't need evidence to know if the Book of Mormon is true, but watching this documentary sparked my interest. I've been seeing a lot of content on social media attacking the church. Ex-members vilify and make fun of our beliefs, spreading misinformation from unreliable sources. And this documentary, whether it indirectly proves the Book of Mormon, is better to rely on because the evidence was examined and studied by reliable and professional people. There are records and tangible objects that no way Joseph Smith could have known for himself and used as a reference when he wrote the Book of Mormon. I am really engrossed in this documentary and look forward to watching the other episodes.
So, to all the people who made or are making this, Maraming Salamat po! Thank you very much. I can't imagine the sacrifices and efforts you made just to produce this. I can't express how grateful I am just to watch the first episode.
Thank you for sharing your testimony experiences with us. We are so glad you are watching! Thank you.
This body of work is Terrific
So glad you enjoyed it. thanks!
Thank you so much for putting this together.
Nobody gains a true testimony of the Book of Mormon except through the Holy Ghost. What stories like this do is lead us to a conclusion of that truth when we let them. These stories bring a thrill to those of us who already testify of such truths. Come join us and feel the thrill!
I like your uniquely phrased invitation. 😊
And I do certainly agree it IS a thrill!
After the Holy Ghost testifies to the faithful, it’s a thrill to witness all of this! We don’t need the archaeological evidence, or even Chiasmic evidence, but all of these findings are like having delicious cream cheese frosting on your favorite carrot cake! But the carrot cake is still very tasty without the frosting!
This video will help bring the Book of Mormon to life for me.
Me encantó, yo sé que con estas investigaciones mucha gente pensará mejor y nosotros confirmamos nuestra fe como conocimiento de que Dios Vive!
muchas gracias, me alegro que le guste tanto
I loved all of this - it is wonderful and exciting … but it was his testimony in the end around the camp fire that I really felt deeply.
“By small and simple things … “
💛
Thank you!
Beautifully produced and hosted. Going to watch these episodes as a family.
Thank you Scripture Central and Scott Christopher! I love the Book of Mormon and appreciated this deeper dive. I very much appreciated your testimony, Scott.
Thank you so much for watching!
I already knew about NHM. Never knew about the Ishmael grave. Wow. Blowing my mind over here.
Yeah that was amazing! Right spot, right vegetation, right area name, right time period, with the right name inscribed on the grave!
@@FromAgonyToLight so where did Joseph Smith say NHM would be located? Did he just say in the desert or did he point to a map?
@@Mustardmanor The Book of Mormon states that Lehi and his crew started traveling in an eastward direction from Nahom. That is, they traveled generally south, apparently following the ancient trade routes, until they reached a place called Nahom. They buried Ishmael, and then started traveling eastward from that time until they reached Bountiful (located on the sea). NHM is situated EXACTLY where the ancient trade routes turn eastward. In other words, if you take only the clues found in the Book of Mormon and pointed to the likely spot on a map, NHM is found at that spot. Also, it's extremely unlikely that Joseph could have known about the existence of NHM because very few maps at the time showed this location. The nearest source anybody's found is a library some 300 miles from where Joseph was living at the time. So, this NHM evidence is pretty compelling. It's not absolute proof, of course. The only real proof of the Book of Mormon's authenticity is provided by the Holy Ghost to those who earnestly seek to know whether it's true.
@@calwells5612 okay. That is interesting.
You know we are going to be visiting a lot of beautiful.. even exotic locals around the world looking for “evidence” to support the book of mormon. BUT ONE THING WE WILL NOT BE DOING IS TRYING TO DEFINE EXACTLY WHERE CERTAIN book of mormon events MAY OR MAY NOT HAVE TAKEN PLACE. IN FACT, the church of Jesus Christ of latter day saints itself has made the following statement. And I read “the church takes no specific position on the geographic location of book of mormon events in the ancient Americas. Church members are asked not to teach theories about book of mormon geography in church settings, but to focus instead on the book of mormon’s teachings and testimony of Jesus Christ and his gospel. So there’s that. Enough said. Let’s get out on the lake……….
Love this! Book of Mormon has brought so much goodness to my life!
What part or section, from the Book of Mormon has brought so much goodness to your life?
Love this! Grateful to see so many people dedicating their time and talent to find out archaeological evidence of BoM. I love the scriptures for what it is; but watching these evidence help me understand more about the times when the BoM people lived - and in turn help me appreciate of the scriptures even more.
THOMAS FERGUSON started the department of Archeology at BYU. After 17 years of research and study and finding no evidence to support the BOM, he left the department. After discovering the book VIEW OF THE HEBREWS, he left the church.
Well, good for Thomas. Thanks for sharing.@@curtisgeiger9134
Thomas is one person. There are 17 million members of the church worldwide, many of whom are archeologists, scientists, and scholars. Stick around, we will introduce you to them all in future episodes.
Thank you so much for sharing your insights and experiences, your findings and your testimony with us. Thank you to your crew for their expertise in using and sharing their gifts to make these episodes possible. Thank you also to those who care for and are willing to share the evidences found. I love the marvelous work you are doing, it strengthens my testimony! This truly was and is today, what you are doing, a "Marvelous Work and a Wonder". I look forward to seeing more!!
Our pleasure!
This series is going to be wonderful and I look forward to see more. The BOFM is real and such a gift in so many ways. THANKS
I am thrilled about this new show. I have worked with Scott and know he will do an excellent job! Hurrah for the Book of Mormon! I am so excited to watch this unfold! God is good! The Book of Mormon is true... I know this with my whole heart and soul~
It seems impossible to make sense to a cult member that is indoctrinated by their parents. but I'll try another time. the Bible teaches us in Isaiah to test your profits. (Alma comes to mind)if one prophecy is incorrect they are a false prophet. Don't be afraid. fleshly bodies are of this Earth, Satan is Lord over this Earth... but didn't you get the burning in your bosom? that burning is from satan who could not possibly be a brother to our only God Yahweh. Yahweh gave you a brain to workout the difference of Satan and false prophets. the reason why you are compelled to say it is a true book is because that is cult tactics. to meet and repeat a set of specific phrases to affirm that what you believe is true. Solid verified evidence absent. do you have to pay any type of money for a blessing? and if you are not receiving a blessing it might be your fault for not paying enough. or having enough faith. this is called blame reversal. These are ways of a cult. I could go on for pages and pages on how the Book of Mormon has no ties to the Bible whatsoever. I just want to shake the Joseph Smith out of you.... and give you a hug, for you have been deceived. your false prophets have known the deception from the beginning and yet they still keep their people under their thumb. the best way to run a cult is to keep the cult members all happy feeling good about their false testimony. it's not easy to get out, but as Mr. Neilson said "just believe " you can get out and make the change.put out this fire in your chest, it's smoking , hard to see the cliff your about to tumble off. life will become hazy stepping into reality. Shake off the blinders of mormoism and things will make sense logically and spiritually. I am a Mormon member but, without the churchI have been born again and you can be born again too.
Thanks for your enthusiasm. We really appreciate your comment!
I have really enjoyed this 😊 so glad I ran across this 💓 look forward to watching more!!
Glad you enjoyed it!
This is truly a great work! These are the types of projects that excite me. I am excited to tag along and increase my understanding while increasing my faith.
Thank you! We are excited for our next episodes to drop!
This is amazing! I'm stoked to watch the rest of the series!
Man, that was the nicest testimony, felt true to my bones.
Looking forward to watching the rest in this series! Like many others here, my belief in this book is unmatched from the witness I’ve had of the truthfulness of its writings. The more I study, the more evident it is to me, and the more the spirit bears this truth to me.
Well done!
Thank you guys for making this fantastic research. I'm living in Guatemala and all the sites shown in this first episode make you feel close to our ancestors.
Yes!!! We need more of this!
I'm liking this... honest, transparent with your intentions, great ideas with finding relics, places and facts. Of course you can't help to be silly and eye the camera once and a while Scott, haha. But I love that part, the part at little Sahara is a lot of fun, keep that real you! Love the interactions. You always crack me up. Very interesting and I look forward to more!
Thanks, Paul! Good to hear from ya
I enjoyed what you brought to the video, but I was just touched most by your sincere testimony.
Very kind.
You know we are going to be visiting a lot of beautiful.. even exotic locals around the world looking for “evidence” to support the book of mormon. BUT ONE THING WE WILL NOT BE DOING IS TRYING TO DEFINE EXACTLY WHERE CERTAIN book of mormon events MAY OR MAY NOT HAVE TAKEN PLACE. IN FACT, the church of Jesus Christ of latter day saints itself has made the following statement. And I read “the church takes no specific position on the geographic location of book of mormon events in the ancient Americas. Church members are asked not to teach theories about book of mormon geography in church settings, but to focus instead on the book of mormon’s teachings and testimony of Jesus Christ and his gospel. So there’s that. Enough said. Let’s get out on the lake……….
Beautifully done! This was so interesting and a great way to bulster ones faith. The Book of Mormon is a true ancient record!❤❤❤
Indeed!
How do you know its true?
@@stephenkelley685
You seem to be asking a lot of commenters this question. Have you read it? A lot of people that like to bash the Book of Mormon have not actually read it. Try reading it like a book, from the beginning to the end…then ask yourself that question and you will understand the answer.
You know we are going to be visiting a lot of beautiful.. even exotic locals around the world looking for “evidence” to support the book of mormon. BUT ONE THING WE WILL NOT BE DOING IS TRYING TO DEFINE EXACTLY WHERE CERTAIN book of mormon events MAY OR MAY NOT HAVE TAKEN PLACE. IN FACT, the church of Jesus Christ of latter day saints itself has made the following statement. And I read “the church takes no specific position on the geographic location of book of mormon events in the ancient Americas. Church members are asked not to teach theories about book of mormon geography in church settings, but to focus instead on the book of mormon’s teachings and testimony of Jesus Christ and his gospel. So there’s that. Enough said. Let’s get out on the lake……….
Scotts fab ! Was honoured to hear him talk to my stake in the 🇬🇧 Billingham.
wow this has high levels of production value! Nice work.
Thanks! 😃
Thank you so much. I love the Book of Mormon.
As a recently returned Missionary from the great land of Tennessee, this brings me so much joy and reaffirmed the great knowledge that I have received!
I love how ya’ll kept the random jump scare, dinosaurs make me nervous too😂 looking forward to more episodes!
“I know very little about the outside evidences of the Book of Mormon, but I have a testimony of the divinity of this book, and that testimony has come to me from within the two covers of the book itself. To me, archaeology, and all that archaeologists discover, which may in a way prove the genuineness of the book-these discoveries are lost in the spirit of the book itself, and if you can’t find a testimony within the covers of this book, there is no need to look elsewhere.” - Matthew Cowley
Thanks for a great video. Well done
So excited for this series! The Book of Mormon is like an endless well, we can go back to again and again.
Righhhht??
Can’t tell ya how many times I’ve had that “Wait, I read this set of verses a few months ago! Where was THIS?!”
You know we are going to be visiting a lot of beautiful.. even exotic locals around the world looking for “evidence” to support the book of mormon. BUT ONE THING WE WILL NOT BE DOING IS TRYING TO DEFINE EXACTLY WHERE CERTAIN book of mormon events MAY OR MAY NOT HAVE TAKEN PLACE. IN FACT, the church of Jesus Christ of latter day saints itself has made the following statement. And I read “the church takes no specific position on the geographic location of book of mormon events in the ancient Americas. Church members are asked not to teach theories about book of mormon geography in church settings, but to focus instead on the book of mormon’s teachings and testimony of Jesus Christ and his gospel. So there’s that. Enough said. Let’s get out on the lake……….
I've always admired Scott Christopher through the various films and works that he has been in. I'm thrilled to hear his testimony of the Book of Mormon and loved this episode. I hope this series continues...
Cant wait for next episode...so ecxiting!!!
I love the book of mormon, i know that the book is another testament of Jesus Christ.
I love Eddie Murphy and I know he’s my favorite white actor
Thoroughly enjoyed this presentation!! It is so interesting and full of great humor. Reconfirms my testimony that the Book of Mormon is true.
Mormons are liars all in a cult@@ThomasSimpsonOfficial
How do you know?
@@stephenkelley685She knows by feelings, you know the dubious Mormon testimony. I wish I could testify in court based on my feelings. One day everyone will learn that extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence (not feelings). What’s more likely to have happened; God the creator of the universe appeared to a boy in upstate New York and he restored said gods church, or boy made it up? I think it’s more likely he made it up, unless you got some extraordinarily evidence. No, witnesses that are related to you and have a financial interest and later recanted their stories doesn’t count as extraordinary evidence.
Scott did a youth fireside in our home about 13 yrs ago...he is a voice of reason.....but remeber iys the Holy Ghost that coverts people....greatful for the spirit that scott and this series brings! Well done!
I loved episode one ! and I really like Scott as our guide.
I love this…brought tears of joy to my already strong faith…the humor was on point as well 😂
Whew! Thanks for that. You just never know how much "joy" to give a topic like this. For me personally, there will never be too much humor (probably to a fault)
@@thescottchristopher If humor is part of your everyday personality, don’t be anyone else but yourself…I do believe Father has a great sense of humor, or it wouldn’t be a part of us🤷🏾♀️
Through the many times that I have read the book of Mormon - - and the Bible, for that matter - - I have come to appreciate the profound difference between being convinced something is true, by evidence, and being converted to that truth. It wasn’t until I received my own personal witness of the truthfulness of this beautiful, second witness of Jesus Christ, that I realized the book of Mormon was indeed abook event antiquity. Now, I love seeing all the evidences, and appreciate them so much more BECAUSE I have already been converted! So, thank you for putting this together, I’ve really enjoyed this!❤
Wow. Congrats to the film crew. Top notch production value.
Woonderful job for evidences of book of Mormon!! I will like receives more job of evidences. Thanks a lot.
Another fantastic video! Thank you!
Masterfully done! Looking forward to the next episode.
What an amazing documentary
Kep it up!!
Thanks for the support!
So awesome to see you on this video. Even as an investigator on “The Best Two Years” there is a light in your eyes. What a wonderful video! Thank you
Thank you for this! I'm excited to tag along.
Thank you - I enjoyed this more than I thought I would. Great thoughts and production value!
I have a strong testimony of The Book of Mormon. I love it more than any other book of scripture. It doesn't need something as mundane as scientific proof. And whether you follow the Heartland theory or the Central American theory, NEITHER has anything to do with our salvation. It's fun to look at the scientific evidence, but ultimately, none of it matters. It's your testimony that counts, and you can get that by following the promise Moroni made in Chapter 10:3-5.
Amen!
Love this ❤🙌🏽😇🙌🏽
I'm not Mormon, but I have always been so interested in the LDS research/history.
Waiting to be convinced 🤔
No need to wait, you can go straight to your Savior and ask Him!! He is waiting for you to ask Him, He wants you to follow Him. It’s a narrow path but He will show you the way!
Do you have any specific questions you’ve been wondering about?
God gave us the gift of reason, not religion! ( Think: Deism : God without the dogma!)
@brooksy0ung The LDS views of "world history", in general, which are obviously unique.
I'm a busy mom to a toddler and a baby, so I simply don't have the time to read and absorb the information at this time. I figure that's what my twilight years will be for...
@scotsway1 I am a Deist, by default. But I want more specificity, more information, before I die. I am particularly interested in the hidden histories of the world we live on.
Something obviously occurred here already, for which we have collective amnesia. Perhaps we are already post-apocalpse.
The Book is true 💙 I know eventuallly clear evidence will come out and it’s fun to see glimpses of this evidence, but now we have the privaledge of living by faith.
I watch all your movies from the church and I saw you at Hallmark movies. You are great!!
I love archeology, and I love the BOM. This is the best thing that has happened to me.
You know we are going to be visiting a lot of beautiful.. even exotic locals around the world looking for “evidence” to support the book of mormon. BUT ONE THING WE WILL NOT BE DOING IS TRYING TO DEFINE EXACTLY WHERE CERTAIN book of mormon events MAY OR MAY NOT HAVE TAKEN PLACE. IN FACT, the church of Jesus Christ of latter day saints itself has made the following statement. And I read “the church takes no specific position on the geographic location of book of mormon events in the ancient Americas. Church members are asked not to teach theories about book of mormon geography in church settings, but to focus instead on the book of mormon’s teachings and testimony of Jesus Christ and his gospel. So there’s that. Enough said. Let’s get out on the lake……….
I believe. I greatly appreciate this beautiful production. I know it’s true but this is helping to strengthen what I already know. Thank you for your testimony, Im excited m to find this joy again
Just found podcast on Facebook, takes me back to Granite Flats weekly adventurous program a few years ago, I was on my toes forever trying to guess who the Plumber was going to be!!!! You were a superb actor as all the cast was.
Exciting to see that you are a thriving member of the CFM contributors to this excellent scripture total enjoyment and deep learning and study of The Book of Mormon.
I describe all who teach as the stars in the galaxy cascading in heavenly glory and brilliance, awaking the interest and desire for Latter-day Saints to reconnect or to ignite an interest to those who are investigating and find truth and light to be enjoyed. I think about these messages every day of the week, I thrive from these discussions.
You're great as a Book of Mormon host.
This was really fantastic and well done! I love the Book of Mormon and the powerful spirit and witness I feel while reading it. But it’s so interesting to see these places! Thank you Scott for sharing your sincere testimony at the end.
thanks for watching!
John Welch was my Foundations of the restoration teacher at BYU-Hawaii, he’s an awesome guy and an excellent teacher, I’ll never forget how open he was to questions, and how he always taught and led with the spirit, all around solid guy😎
That's awesome!
This was great. I know the Book of Mormon is true. But I love ancient things and seeing evidence is just so cool. I would love to have a job like yours.
Love the global review of evidence. They do give credibility to the Book of Mormon that Joseph could not have guessed on so many elements that can be found to be valid that weren't known in his time. But also it is a history of a people that have a living posterity today. At some point it will need to be known who they are as that is one of the primary purposes of the book...to teach them directly...not indirectly. Whoever the descendants are...their ancestors are laboring on the other side of the veil to encourage us to uncover that stone. It may not be for decades yet to come but all of the evidences north and south America are types of genealogy and will one day connect the dots for their ancestors and their stories and their dealings with Christ
Love this! I thought there was a series, but it was just one episode. He is a wonderful host/guide. It was well done. Thank you
I thought it was too!
Like, why does it even say episode 1? Is either not a series or the next episode will come out some time in the future
Episode 2 is coming soon...make sure you've subsribed
Episode 2 is coming out thursday the 29th of February.
I’m excited about this. I’ve studied the BOM a lot and this just adds frosting.
Fascinating! Thank you for this accessible approach to sites and people that most of us wouldn't be able to see in person. Keep it up!
More to come!
@@Bookofmormoncentralofficial Glad to hear it! What is the release schedule on this new series?
That book is absolutely ancient and true. It's way beyond plausible, it's not to be missed!!!
It’s honestly proof in my eyes. An uneducated farmboy simply couldn’t have made it in that short of a time, let alone the Chiasms and Semitic language influences and consistent geography and more clear translations of Isaiah. The clarified and simplified doctrine that has troubled theologians for hundreds of years…
There’s simply no other way than supernatural means.
@@FromAgonyToLighthe wasn't uneducated. His mom was a teacher. He was taught at home, similar to other children at the time. His brother went to Dartmouth. The narrative he's uneducated is unfounded. Just as an fyi.
@@Mustardmanornot uneducated . But did not go to high grades. And educated or not Joseph smith was the smartest person living then because he saw into heaven . Knew all the prophets and apostles saw God and Jesus Christ and understood true doctrine . And lived it .
@@Mustardmanor LOL the Dartmouth connection is SUCH a stretch. If you actually look into it, obviously you're just parroting things you've seen online or have heard from your pastor, you will see there is virtually on merit to it
@@GwPoKo the source of it is an interview with Leroy wirthlin and Ron esplin of the Joseph Smith papers project. Do you have a source that shows he didn't attend Dartmouth college? See "latter day illuminations" article on hyrum Smith's influences.
Maravilloso, me encantó ... yo soy de Perú y al sur de mi país se encuentra la Portada del Sol que se ve en una de las imágenes este lugar es parte de una cultura precolombina llamada Tiahuanaco, me quedé maravillada y al ser miembro de la iglesia creo con todo mi ❤️ en la veracidad del Libro de Mormón pero estas evidencias y su trabajo son un verdadero regalo para mi gente que somos descendientes de los antiguos habitantes de esta tierra prometida. Mil gracias y que vengas muchos éxitos.
Gracias por su comentario y por ver el programa. Hemos visitado Tiahuanaco, es un lugar hermoso con cosas muy interesantes. Esperamos visitarlo de nuevo en un episodio en el futuro.
I loved how you guys approached looking at evidence using both the heartland model and the central american model! We can all liken the scriptures to ourselves and our situations!
Can both be true?
You know we are going to be visiting a lot of beautiful.. even exotic locals around the world looking for “evidence” to support the book of mormon. BUT ONE THING WE WILL NOT BE DOING IS TRYING TO DEFINE EXACTLY WHERE CERTAIN book of mormon events MAY OR MAY NOT HAVE TAKEN PLACE. IN FACT, the church of Jesus Christ of latter day saints itself has made the following statement. And I read “the church takes no specific position on the geographic location of book of mormon events in the ancient Americas. Church members are asked not to teach theories about book of mormon geography in church settings, but to focus instead on the book of mormon’s teachings and testimony of Jesus Christ and his gospel. So there’s that. Enough said. Let’s get out on the lake……….
@@DillonAppel so it doesn't matter that the "evidence" for one contradicts the "evidence" for the other as long as he can have lots of fun being paid to go on these expeditions.
I am also glad of that too. I love the overall approach taken in this video. It's one of the best I've seen so far. It reminds me a lot of what the Paul brothers are trying to do with their awesome "Stick of Joseph" channel on youtube.
@@philandrews2860 agreed great open minded approach. We need more of it! Love the Paul bros too
I just sent this video to several Ancient American History RUclips Channels to get their take on this evidence. Will be great to get more opinions on this new evidence!
That was fascinating!
I always love to see my beautiful Guatemala on the screen. ❤ 🇬🇹
It is a beautiful country
Thank you for sharing this information I enjoyed it so much
So glad!
What fun to see a face I knew from my growing up years. Hello Jim from the old 12th ward! He was always a good guy back then, so it's nice to see him here. Very well done show! ❤
Great to hear from you. Thanks for watching. Seattle 12th Ward! :)
Really enjoyed watching. Thank you.
Cool. Glad you are doing this. I am a fan of North and South American archaeology, which is still highly unexplored despite our resources.
Well said. There are tens of thousands of ancient sites throughout the Western Hemisphere.
Thanks for following along!