Yes, Prophets in the Book of Mormon testified that the Messiah would come. At least three of these prophets had angels appear to them and teach of the Messiah, including that he would be named Jesus Christ. Other prophets specifically testified that Jesus Christ was the Son of God, including Jesus Christ himself when he appeared in the Americas. Prophets after the birth of Christ continued to witness of Him and that He is the Savior of the world.
View EntriesYes, The Book of Mormon contains multiple prophecies about the Messiah, beginning with a Jewish prophet named Lehi about 600 years before the birth of Jesus Christ, who said that after the Jews "had slain the Messiah, who should come, and after he had been slain he should rise from the dead." Lehi also said that, "after the house of Israel should be scattered they should be gathered together again", and that "the house of Israel should...come to the knowlede or the true Messiah, their Lord and their Redeemer."
Other prophets in the Book of Mormon also prophesied about the Messiah. One of these prophets, named Benjamin, was visited by an angel who said that the Messiah would "dwell in a tabernacle of clay, and shall go forth amongst men, working mighty miracles, such as healing the sick, raising the dead, causing the lame to walk, the blind to receive their sight, and the deaf to hear, and curing all manner of diseases. And he shall cast out devils, or the evil spirits which dwell in the hearts of the children of men. And lo, he shall suffer temptations, and pain of body, hunger, thirst, and fatigue, even more than man can suffer, except it be unto death; for behold, blood cometh from evey pore, so great shall be his anguish for the wickeness and the abominations of his people."
And then the angel revealed to Benjamin the name of the Messiah, saying, "And he shall be called Jesus Christ, the Son of God, the Father of heaven and earth, the creator of all things from the beginning: and his mother shall be called Mary."
Yet a third Book of Mormon prophet prophesied of the Messiah, saying, "For behold, did not Moses prophesy unto them concerning the coming of the Messiah, and that God should redeem his people? Yea, and even all the prophets who have prophesied every since the world began--have they not spoken more or less concerning these things? Have they not said that God himself should come down among the children of men, and take upon him the form of man, and go forth in mighty power upon the face of the earth? Yea, and have they not said also that he should bring to pass the resurrection of the dead, and that he, himself, should be oppressed and afflicted?"
Yes, Lehi was the first prophet spoken of in the Book of Mormon. Nephi, his son, was the second. Both lived in Jerusalem and were of the tribe of Menassah.
Many other prophet taught in the Book of Mormon. Almost all of these, excepting Jacob, Nephi's brother, were born in America after Lehi, Nephi, Jacob, and their family came to America by boat.
In addition, the Book of Mormon quotes extensively from the Jewish prophet, Isaiah.
The Book of Mormon, similar to the New Testament, invites people to "ask of God" to learn spiritual truths.
Specifically, in the last chapter written by the prophet Moroni, it states:
"And when ye shall receive these things, I would exhort you that ye would ask God, the Eternal Father, in the name of Christ, if these things are not true; and if ye shall ask with a sincer heart, with real intent, having faith in Christ, he will manifest the truth of it unto you, by the power o the Holy Ghost.
"And by the power of the Holy Ghost ye may know the truth of all things."To promote this faith in Christ to ask God in prayer, at the beginning of the Book of Mormon is the written witness of twelve people--Joseph Smith and eleven other individuals--each of whom saw the ancient metal plates that the Book of Mormon was engraven upon. View Entries
The Book of Mormon speaks of a temple built by Nephi. It was constructed after the pattern of Solomon's temple.
It then speaks of another temple centuries later where the prophet-king Mosiah spoke to his people.
Lastly, it is at a temple in the Americas where Jesus Christ descends from heaven, in a white robe, after His resurrection.
He declared that He was "Jesus Christ, whom the prophets testified shall come into the world." There, He said to all the people: "Arise and come forth unto me, that ye may thrust your hands into my side, and also that ye may feel the prints of the nails in my hands and in my feet, that ye may know that I am the God of Israel, and the God of the whole earth, and have been slain for the sins of the world."
Yes, The account of Jesus Christ's visit to the Americas occurs at a temple. People who are gathered there hear a voice three times and then see a Man, clothed in a white robe, descending out of the heavens.
He announces to them that He is "Jesus Christ, whom the prophets testified shall come."
He invites them to come forth and feel the side, hand, and foot marks following His crucifiction and resurrection. They do so and worship Him with shouts of "Hosana!"
He teaches them of faith, repentance, and baptism. He admonishes them not to contend.
He then teaches them of many of the same principles contained in the Sermon on the Mount.
His visit extends over two days with many of the people hurrying to inform others that Jesus Christ would return again the next day.
He invites the sick and afflicted to come to Him that He might heal them.
He calls the children to come unto Him and prays for them with words that are beyond description.
The account is contained in 3 Nephi, beginning in chapter 11.
The Book of Mormon teaches that all who are of age should follow Jesus Christ and be baptized.
However, it states that little children are "alive in Christ" and require no baptism and should not be baptized. It teaches that baptism is a covenant with God to "mourn with those who mourn" and to "keep his commandments."
It teaches that baptism must be performed by one having authority to baptize. It also teaches that baptism is to be performed by immersion and indicates the prayer that should be used.
It indicates that baptism is to come only after faith and repentance.
The Book of Mormon teaches that baptism leads to the forgiveness of sins and to the gift and companionship of the Holy Ghost.
There are multiple persons and multiple people in the Book of Mormon who seek for and receive baptism.
The Book of Mormon contains many prophecies about America. Included in these are the following:
Here are several similarities:
Here are several similarities:
The Dead Sea scrolls were discovered in 1947 by a young Bedouin shepherd in a cave around the site of Qurman in Israel.
The Book of Mormon was discovered in 1823 by a young man name Joseph Smith in a hill around the city of Palmyra, New York.
The Dead Sea scroll discovery was by accident, as the shepherd cast a stone into the cave and heard the surprising sound of breaking pottery.
The Book of Mormon discovery, however, was purposeful, as Joseph went to the hill after an angel came to him first and told him where the plates were buried in a box in the hill.
The Dead Sea scrolls had been hidden in the cave for just over 1,800 years.
The Book of Mormon plates had been hidden in the box for almost 1,400 years.
The Dead Sea scrolls have been seen my many, and copies of the parchment are available.
The Book of Mormon plates were seen by twelve persons, and copies of some of the characters are available.
Nine of the twelve handled and lifted the plates. Four of the twelve saw the angel himself.
Four of the twelve saw the angel himself.
The same angel who revealed where the plates were buried--after twelve people had seen them and they were translated--retrieved the plates back in his possession.
The Book of Mormon says that in the last days the gospel will be taught to the Gentile nations. Thereafter it states that it shall be taught to the House of Israel.
It states that the Church will be relatively small, compared to others.
It states that some members and some descendants of the House of Israel will build up Jerusalem and a New Jerusalem.