LDS: I am new to these scripture, (Book of Mormon) I just want to know if there is anything good that I can...?

Question

use to study the scriptures, or good scripture studies. This should include the Book of Mormon as well as the Bible. Thanks.

Answer 1

If you go to LDS.org you can find an institute study guide for the BofM that you can read and access for free. Its pretty helpful.



Here are 3 links to a Sunday School, Seminary and Institute study guide of the BofM. 3 diff study guides, take your pick

The institute one would probably be the most comprehensive.



Oh wait, the Sunday School and Seminary ones are the same, so here are 2 study guides, lol.



http://lds.org/ldsorg/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=32c41b08f338c010VgnVCM1000004d82620aRCRD&locale=0&sourceId=5ff512ca67c20110VgnVCM100000176f620a____&hideNav=1



http://lds.org/ldsorg/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=32c41b08f338c010VgnVCM1000004d82620aRCRD&locale=0&sourceId=5ff512ca67c20110VgnVCM100000176f620a____&hideNav=1



http://www.ldsces.org/inst_manuals/full/CESInstitute_BM_Student1996_00__Complete_32506_eng.pdf



This website has several study guides, not just BofM, but Bible and other topics, too.



http://ldsces.org/Institute%20Manuals.asp

Answer 2

How can the church alter the book of Mormon you ask - easy, if we wanted to we would be allowed. We don't believe in a closed canon of scripture so if President Monson said we would be making changes as a prophet I'd think he's allowed to make those changes. However, that's not what has happened. The vast majority of the changes are typographical errors, you could go on but aside from what you wrote there is nothing of consequence to go on with. There isn't a doctrinal change in the entire book unless you buy the unfounded notion that Smith was a trinitarian believer which he was UNTIL he saw God the Father introduce him to His Son Jesus Christ - prior to that he likely was a believer in the trinity, and not afterward. If you understood LDS doctrine, including the doctrine of divine investiture as taught by the Book of Mormon in Mosiah and 3rd Nephi, you would see that there is absolutely no conflict. So unless you believe the unfounded hogwash about Smith believing in the trinity (you've got to ignore a bunch of history to swallow that one) or assume that a book that explains divine investiture clearly shouldn't be read in that context. Of course even if you are operating under enough cognitive dissonance to accept those notion you still have the issue of asking if the LDS church can change scripture and the response is absolutely, but we haven't. Need I remind you that none of our prophets have declared themselves infallible and the Book of Mormon has never declared itself a perfect book. By the way - assuming that you're Christian - how do you account for the fact that there are more discrepancies in the New Testament historical translations and historical document that the mistakes outnumber the amount of words in the book? There are so many variants that nobody has ever been able to list and catalog them. And according to your doctrine there is no more prophesy, so can you accept the bible since those changes are clearly unauthorized? Congratulations, you found an argument that's the equivalent of a suicide bomb - you really didn't prove anything on us but you have just destroyed the bible with your logic - good thing your logic is flawed.

Answer 3

There are all sorts of resources out there. Some great places to get in-depth study are:



Student Manual Used for seminary classes:

http://www.ldsces.org/inst_manuals/bm-in-sm1996/manualindex.asp



Preach My Gospel Missionary Handbook:

http://whitebinder.org/Content/Talks%20and%20Stories/Talks%20by%20Church%20Leaders/Preach%20My%20Gospel.pdf





Really though, it's up to you to study the scriptures in a way that fits your learning style the best. One thing I like to do is use the index or topical guide. I'll think of a particular subject I want to learn about or an attribute I want to improve upon, such as charity or patience, and right away I can find all sorts of scriptures that are really helpful. You'll be guided as you seek answers.

Answer 4

Yes, the church website has a great scripture section perfect for looking up specific topics or cross-referencing. They have all four standard works on the site. http://www.lds.org



Also, if you have a triple combination or a quad, there are cross references for almost every scripture. I can't remember off hand if the little paper back blue Book of Mormons have anything like that.



And one last thing, the seminary study guides are awesome. There are manuals for all the scriptures and they follow it chapter by chapter, explaining and elaborating. A perfect companion to your scripture study. You can pick them up at any church bookstore or order them on line through church distribution or Deseret Book.

Answer 5

Everyone has given wonderful answers. The Sunday School Manual as well as the Seminary Student Manuals are wonderful.



I just thought I would add these to the list althought they do cost money. Go to this link - there are http://deseretbook.com/store/search?query=Pinegar



There are commentaries for the Book of Mormon and Bible. The book about who's who in the Book of Mormon is a good one as well. It helps you keep track of all of the different people in the Book of Mormon especially because there are so many people with the same name. Good luck!



http://www.becominglds.blogspot.com/

Answer 6

scripture mastery scriptures- its a list of 100 passages, from the old testament, the new testament, book of Mormon, and D&C. They're all very good.



use the footnotes



you can get the seminary/institute study manuals from the distribution center- those are good.

Answer 7

I love "The Book of Mormon Made Easier" by David J. Ridges. It really helped me study.

Answer 8

years ago, an old woman told me to get a notebook and a pencil and when God did things that acted upon the earth (like the creation) draw pictures - you get a clearer idea of how things work.



she also said don't ever go past anything until you understand it - lol! It took me three months to decipher 'Nod' (right near the start of the Bible), but I have to say I learned a lot doing it that way.

Answer 9

The missionary book they have. Ummm Preach my Gospel. The church recommends members to use that as a study guide as well. It's really good!!

Answer 10

When you start out, you don't need anyone to tell you what you read or what you are to think, that should come at a later stage, just read it, absorb it, pray about it.

Answer 11

There are some good commentaries for institute and other resources.



Here they are:



http://www.ldscatalog.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?catalogId=10151&storeId=10151&categoryId=14131&langId=-1&cg1=14117&cg2=14122&cg3=14129&cg4=&cg5=

Answer 12

Try to find one of the earliest copies of the Book of Mormon. You want to try to get the clearest picture of what Joseph Smith said. Not one of the thousands of revisions in the last hundred years or so.



Or you could just stick with scripture and read the Bible that has not changed at all...





--edit Thumbs down? For saying that it would be better to be closer to what your prophet actually said? Wasn't he speaking for God when prophesying and recording his teachings? Hum... not sure why that is wrong.



In any textual criticism older manuscripts are considered more reliable. Are you saying that your newer copies are more reliable?



Or are you saying that it has not been modified? Hum...



Well sorry if I offended. I just thought it would be better to cling to the original teachings of your church like we do in Christianity.



Well the thumbs keep coming. Oh well. If we all are giving websites, check this out:



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1mFdO1wB08

Answer 13

www.timecube.com