I read the book about the witnesses. It was incredible and faith promoting. But my testimony of The Book of Mormon comes from the Holy Ghost, therefore, I do not doubt it’s truth or the prophet Joseph Smith.
The Mentinah Archive - not published by the Church - is also a witness of the truthfulness of the Book of Mormon and it corroborates the people, the story, and the doctrine of Christ found in the Book of Mormon. In the end, though, it is the witness of the Holy Ghost to our spirit that confirms its truth to us.
Thank you for this fascinating conversation about the witnesses of the Book of Mormon. I'm curious about the story of Martin Harris with the boys in Clarkston. I have family ties there and wonder if the names of those boys are known since it's a story I'd never heard.
The two witnesses who also served as scribes, John Whitmer and Oliver Cowdery, both stated that the means of translation was the Jaredite/Nephite interpreters which came with the plates and were provided by God to carry out the translation (JS-H 1:35). This translation came from the plates and these ancient interpreters, not a scrying stone in a hat. If you are going to use the Witnesses as proof of the Book of Mormon, may I suggest that you use artwork and narrative which conforms to rather than contradicts their testimonies?
Excellent job explaining the power of the 13 Witnesses
I read the book about the witnesses. It was incredible and faith promoting. But my testimony of The Book of Mormon comes from the Holy Ghost, therefore, I do not doubt it’s truth or the prophet Joseph Smith.
The Mentinah Archive - not published by the Church - is also a witness of the truthfulness of the Book of Mormon and it corroborates the people, the story, and the doctrine of Christ found in the Book of Mormon. In the end, though, it is the witness of the Holy Ghost to our spirit that confirms its truth to us.
Awesome! Thanks! ❤
I don't think heavenly father left the plates as there's a sealed portion that maybe the saints and the world at large are not ready to receive.
Thank you this is wonderful information l believe with all heart 😮😊
Thank you for this fascinating conversation about the witnesses of the Book of Mormon.
I'm curious about the story of Martin Harris with the boys in Clarkston. I have family ties there and wonder if the names of those boys are known since it's a story I'd never heard.
Man I would really like to joind LDS but them not drinking coffee and tea is holding me back, is that really a requirement for salvation?
It’s more of a health guideline than a commandment, but it’s not required for salvation don’t worry haha!
The two witnesses who also served as scribes, John Whitmer and Oliver Cowdery, both stated that the means of translation was the Jaredite/Nephite interpreters which came with the plates and were provided by God to carry out the translation (JS-H 1:35). This translation came from the plates and these ancient interpreters, not a scrying stone in a hat. If you are going to use the Witnesses as proof of the Book of Mormon, may I suggest that you use artwork and narrative which conforms to rather than contradicts their testimonies?
Love David Whitmer stuff!
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Believe in Smith at your own risk...
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