Book of mormon armor of god

It has long been held by critics of mormonism, for instance, that the book of mormon is nothing but a synthesis of earlier works written by other men, of the vivid imaginings of joseph smith, and of simple plagiarisms of the king james bible. Our sacrament meeting focused on the book of mormon, which is also the topic of the next general conference talk im supposed to blog about, gods compelling witness. Cramer quotes, the devil is a dirty fighter, and we must be aware of his tactics. Talk about how when we dont have spiritual armor around us namely, faith in god and a strong testimony in his gospel, we more easily sink. The gospel is true, and living the gospel makes us strong. In the book of mormon, the warriors used shields to protect them. Religious studies center, brigham young university. Choose the right way childrens songbook, 160 music. The book of mormon shall stand as a testimony against the world, ether 5. Now, i could talk about the evidence president callister put forth for proving the book of mormon, or rather, the evidence he said would be necessary to disprove it, but. The armor of god, more than a mere biblical description of the believers inventory, is a god given action plan to the beleiver for putting on god s protection while developing a personalized strategy to secure victory. Is there one god according to the bible and book of mormon. The book describes the spirit of the lord in the form of a man and speaking as a man would. Aug 28, 2019 both the book of mormon and the bible versions of the girls who choose god series are full of beautiful illustrations and brief but insightful descriptions of the faithful female heroes from our scripture stories.

Eldon tanner, put on the whole armor of god april 1979 general conference. In the book of mormon, the warriors used shields to protect them from the swords, spears, arrows, and other weapons of their foes. Book of mormon lessons 2125 archives teaching children. What makes the book of mormon s references to armor so powerful is that they are not just casual. You can also look up words in websters or strongs and find definitions that are foreign to you such as ephod, mitre, and girdle, as used in the exodus verse above. Do you know which piece of armor is most often overlooked. Apr 10, 2001 the next item of protection in the armor of god is taking the shield of faith. Since last weeks blog post on the armor of god was a long one, i thought id do something different this week and give you a catalog of quotes to put into your scripture notes file on promises that have been made by prophets about reading and studying the book of mormon individually and with your family. See lesson 26 and 27 in book of mormonprimary 4 manual. The scriptures use a powerful illustration to teach us how to protect ourselves in the battle against evil.

The artwork for this print was inspired by the armor of god scriptures in ephesians 6. Dec 17, 2014 little did i know then that there was another reference to mary later in the book of mormon, when king benjamin told his people what an angel told him about christ. No matter how antiquated or lacking in parts your armor may be, always. Near the beginning of the book of mormon, there is a troubling story. Take upon yourself the whole armor of god byu speeches. But since we are of the day, let us be sober, having put on the breastplate of faith and love, and as a. This book teaches you of the tactics the devil uses. For example, after the cataclysmic last battle fought between the nephites and lamanites, hundreds of thousands of men and beasts had allegedly perished, and the ground would have been strewn with weapons and armor. Our new desktop experience was built to be your music destination. Hamblin, armor in the book of mormon, in warfare in the book of mormon, ed. What does the book of mormon say about the armor of god. Mar 09, 2012 posted in armor of god, book of mormon lessons 2125 tagged activities, armor of god, book of mormon, family home evening, games, lamanites, lesson 25, moroni, primary, teaching children, zerahemnah 10 comments.

Where much is promised, less is given commonsense meets the book of mormon. Come, follow me book of mormon lesson 6 2 nephi 15 lehis testimony to joseph and joseph of egypts life as type for his own prophecy 2 nephi 3, hales swift labor diligently to write. For instance, after abinadi made his case against king noah and his priests, we learn that the people of king noah durst not lay their hands on him, for the spirit of the lord was upon him mosiah. Players compete to win, arm themselves with, the pieces of. The mormon doctrine and covenants teaches, the father has a body of flesh and bones as tangible as mans, the son also. The other side displays the individual pieces of armor and their scriptural description and reference ephesians 6.

Posted in armor of god, book of mormon lessons 2125 tagged activities, armor of god, book of mormon, family home evening, games, lamanites, lesson 25, moroni, primary, teaching children, zerahemnah 10 comments. The armor of god is a powerful book full of prayer revelation and instruction on how to use your armor as the weapons of warfare they are. What makes the book of mormon s references to armor so powerful is that they are not just casual details inserted. These quotes are a powerful source of motivation for why you should be studying the. Although many students of the scriptures are familiar with the armor of god themes found in ephesians 6 and also doctrine and covenants 27, they may not recognize that the book of mormon also contains of a number of spiritual or symbolic references to armor. Gospel insights from general authorities and religious educators.

Both the book of mormon and the bible versions of the girls who choose god series are full of beautiful illustrations and brief but insightful descriptions of the faithful female heroes from our scripture stories. Dean garrett, inspired by a better cause, inbook of mormon, part 2. In the book of mormon, the sword is often symbolically linked with gods divine justice. Mar 11, 2018 make sure god is welcome in your life, then ask him what he says about the book of mormon. Belt of truth breastplate of righteousness gospel of peace shield of faith. Christmas in the book of mormon everyone knows and loves the christmas story found in luke chapter 2, but one christmas, while i was on my mission, an investigator asked me if. However, in some cases it is also linked with the gods spirit. Armour use the search filter to limit this to the new testament armor filter this to the book of mormon breastplate helmet shield and whatever else you choose. Although many students of the scriptures are familiar with the armorofgod themes found in ephesians 6 and also doctrine and covenants 27. Nephi and his brothers have been sent by their father, lehi, to retrieve a sacred record contained on brass plates which are in the possession of a man named laban. A righteous king from the book of mormon a companion book of scripture to the bible warns us to watch our thoughts. The ancient making of a modern scripture, chapter 12, brant a. Odds are, youll feel him tell you that the book of mormon is true, and once you have that witness, any further evidence is unnecessary.

The next item of protection in the armor of god is taking the shield of faith. Put on the full armor of god, so that you will be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil. The doctrine of god the father in the book of mormon. The armor of god is a card game for 2 or 4 players 2 players play against each other or, in a 4 player game, there are 2 teams of 2 players competing. Armor of god great protection for families mormon family.

Through ancient and modern examples and the words of latterday prophets, this segment. Smith, they will say, translated the book of mormon from golden plates he dug up in a hill in new york in the early 1800s. As members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, we believe. Together with the bible, the book of mormon is an indispensable witness of the doctrines of christ and his divinity. As members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, we believe the book of mormon to be the word of god. Lehi testifies that this assignment came from god, and nephi responds that. Jan 02, 2020 next will come the invitation to read the book of mormon, pray, and ask god to show you it is true. Oct 07, 2019 ether states book of mormon, page 546 that the last king coriantumr was pursued by the rebel shiz eastward, even to the borders of the sea shore, and in a later campaign he fled to the waters of ripliancum, which, by interpretation, is large, or to exceed all, where a battle was fought in which coriantumr was victorious. The book of mormon teaches that god the father, and his son jesus christ, and the holy ghost are one, with jesus appearing with a body of spirit before his birth, and with a tangible body after his resurrection. The armor of god the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Be the first player to arm yourself with all 7 pieces of the armor of god. They wore armor for protection in battle, but they received their strength and faith from their mothers, who taught them to put on the whole armor of god. Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of god, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. The book of mormon speaks of freedom the american citadel.

God s word is the best evidence anyone could ever hope for. We should have our feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace. Years ago my greatgreatgrandfather picked up a copy of the book of mormon for the first time. Wherefore, lift up yo latterday saint blogs is a portal for mainstream blogs about the church of jesus christ. This ces video for the new testament parallels ancient soldiers allegorically with modernday teenagers.

Mar 01, 2009 the book of mormon is the word of god. Although many students of the scriptures are familiar with the armorofgod themes found in ephesians 6 and also doctrine and covenants 27, they may not recognize that the book of mormon also contains of a number of spiritual or symbolic references to armor. You might say that satan desires you and will do anything to get you. Of course you must do this with sincerity, or it wont work. Wherefore take unto you the whole armor of god that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Imagine a full body of armor as we would see back from the middle ages. I promise that if you study the book of mormon every day you will make better decisions every day. Purchase this antique copper and stone finish full armor of god plaque. Rather, the symbolic value of armor can be seen in a number of its passages, and in some cases, the spiritual attributes associated with specific pieces of armor are similar to those developed in ancient israelite warfare, as well as in ephesians 6. Dare to do right childrens songbook, 158 sheet music. From an lds perspective, it boldly speaks of the reality and power of satan and his minions. Put on the whole armour of god, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil ephesians 6. Remember, smith maintained the inspiration and truth of the book of mormon at the same time he believed the following. The book of mormon is the word of god ezra taft benson.

Kids will love looking through the pages of strong women whose faith and courage influenced many and. The lord then presented a number of spiritual attributes and blessings associated with specific pieces of armor. See more ideas about book of mormon, scripture study and kids church. For there is one god, and one mediator also between god and men, the man christ jesus, 1 timothy 2. God himself was once as we are now, and is an exalted man, and sits enthroned in yonder heavens. These connections demonstrate that armorofgod themes are not absent from the book of mormon. Title page of the book of mormon, verse 1moroni 10. Oct 18, 2019 why did god command nephi to kill laban. In the book of mormon, the sword is often symbolical ly linked with gods divine justice.

We were dressed in our home each morning, not only with hats and raincoats and boots to protect us from physical storm, but even more carefully our parents dressed us each day in the armor. When mormon missionaries properly called latter day saints or simply lds come to your door, they will often offer a free copy of the book of mormon and tell you about its author, joseph smith. They speak of the armour of god, which will help us stand against the wiles of. Have a discussion about truth, righteousness, preparation of the gospel, faith, salvation, and the word of god. Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness. Book of mormon fhe lesson alma teaches about baptismal covenants. Book of mormon lessons 2125 archives teaching children the. Prophetic promises of studying the book of mormon scripture. In football, the quarterback has an offensive line that forms a pocket in front of him to shield him from the opponents.

He says, but this much i can tell you, that if ye do not watch yourselves, and your thoughts, and your words, and your deeds, and observe the commandments of god, and continue in the faith of what ye have heard concerning the coming of our lord, even unto the end of your lives, ye must perish. Ether states book of mormon, page 546 that the last king coriantumr was pursued by the rebel shiz eastward, even to the borders of the sea shore, and in a later campaign he fled to the waters of ripliancum, which, by interpretation, is large, or to exceed all, where a battle was fought in which coriantumr was victorious. This spiritual symbolism is especially significant in the book of mormon because it repeatedly depicts how armies won or. The armor of god, more than a mere biblical description of the believers inventory, is a godgiven action plan to the beleiver for putting on gods protection while developing a personalized strategy to secure victory. And the things which i shall tell you are made known unto me by an angel from god. Donning the armor of god is a book centered around addressing the arguments and claims made against the church of jesus christ of laterday saints. The book of mormon recounts that the ensuing battle was fierce but that the nephites being strengthened by the hand of the lord, having prayed mightily to him that he would deliver them out of the hands of their enemies, therefore the lord did hear their cries, and did strengthen them, and the lamanites and the amlicites did fall before them. With her trademark downtoearth honesty and transparency, priscilla has penned a remarkable study on every christians battle armor. Nov 02, 2017 these connections demonstrate that armor of god themes are not absent from the book of mormon. May 27, 2015 our new desktop experience was built to be your music destination. Elder ezra taft bensons incredible experiences in postwar europe.

Callister then, of the presidency of the seventy general conference october, 2011 years ago my greatgreatgrandfather picked up a copy of the book of mormon for the first time. But as powerful as he is it testifies of jesus and how he is infinitely more powerful, and how, by putting on the armor of god and trusting in his power we can overcome temptation and sin, especially sexual sin. With pauls great wisdom we can all withstand the evil of the day. Armor of god archives teaching children the gospel. Aug 01, 2015 this enemy always fails miserably when he meets a woman dressed for the occasion.

Jul 28, 2014 then david, clothed with the armor of god, took a stone from his bag and, with his sling, shot it into the forehead of goliath, an unprotected part of his body, and he fell dead. Therefore, take up the full armor of god, so that you will be able to resist in the evil day, and having done everything, to stand firm. Kids will love looking through the pages of strong women whose faith and courage influenced many and changed history. Childrens books that teach important lessons deseret book blog. This high relief coin incorporates two soldiers on one side male and female clothed in each piece of armor described in ephesians 6 surrounded by put on the whole armor of god and the declaration standing firm in faith.

The awkward part for the mormon church is the total lack of historical and archaeological evidence to support the book of mormon. Put on the whole armour of god, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. Before you fall to your knees, there are some things you need to know that they are not telling you and wont unless you ask. These connections demonstrate that armor of god themes are not absent from the book of mormon.