Joseph Smith was directed by a heavenly messenger named Moroni to a hill where gold plates had lain hidden for centuries. These gold plates contained the writings of prophets giving an account of God’s dealings with some of the ancient inhabitants of the Americas. Joseph Smith translated the contents of these plates by the gift and power of God.
The prophets in the Book of Mormon knew about Jesus Christ and taught His gospel. The crowning event recorded in the Book of Mormon is the personal ministry of the Lord Jesus Christ among the people in the Americas. It puts forth the doctrines of the gospel, outlines the plan of salvation, and tells men what they must do to gain peace in this life and eternal salvation in the life to come.
"Jesus Teaching In The West" By John Scott |
Three years ago, I decided I needed to find out for myself if the book is true. As I read the Book of Mormon, I prayed with a sincere heart, with real intent, and faith that I would receive an answer. The power of the Book of Mormon could not be restrained as I feasted upon the words of Christ. I cannot deny the Holy Ghost that testified to me then, and continues to whisper to me of its truthfulness. Because I know that the Book of Mormon is true, I know that Joseph Smith was a true prophet of God. More importantly, because the Book of Mormon is true, I know that Jesus is the Christ, He is the Savior and Redeemer of the world. For, that is the very purpose of the book - to testify of Jesus Christ.
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