What Does the Bible Actually Say?
A careful, Bible-based examination of the claims of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the Book of Mormon.
Why Examine Mormonism?
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints presents itself as the only true church on earth, claiming a divinely restored gospel, new scripture, and a living prophet. These are extraordinary claims that deserve careful examination.
The Bible instructs believers to “prove all things” (1 Thessalonians 5:21) and commends those who search the scriptures to verify whether new teachings are true (Acts 17:11). This site is built on that principle: testing LDS claims by the standard of the King James Bible.
“Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.” (1 John 4:1)The Book of Mormon vs. The Bible
Here are some of the most significant contradictions between the Book of Mormon and the King James Bible, as well as places where the Book of Mormon contradicts the LDS Church’s own teachings.
What the Bible Teaches About Salvation
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”
John 3:16
The Bible teaches a beautiful and simple message of salvation that stands in contrast to the complex system of ordinances, temple rituals, and works-based progression taught by the LDS Church.
Every human being is a sinner by nature and by choice (Romans 3:23). The wages of sin is death, both physical and spiritual (Romans 6:23). No amount of human effort, religious ritual, or personal righteousness can bridge the gap between sinful man and a holy God (Isaiah 64:6; Titus 3:5).
God, in His love and mercy, sent His Son Jesus Christ to live a perfect, sinless life and to die on the cross as the complete and sufficient payment for sin (1 Peter 2:24; 2 Corinthians 5:21). Christ was buried and rose again the third day, conquering sin and death forever (1 Corinthians 15:3-4).
“For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.” (Ephesians 2:8-9)“Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.” (John 14:6)You do not need temple ordinances, priesthood authority, or a modern-day prophet to be saved. You need only to trust in the finished work of Jesus Christ on the cross and receive Him by faith.