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The Bible and Authority | Basic Mormonism #1

410 views · Published 19 October 2017 · 6:13 · Indexed 27 October 2026

Channel: PursueGOD Video · 2017 · Education

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Mormonism teaches that the Bible is scripture “as far as it is translated correctly.” Historic Christianity teaches that the Bible is correct and final.

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Our ultimate authority is God. But how can we know what God is like and what he wants? The clearest way is by reading and studying God’s word, the Bible. But Mormonism has unique teachings about scripture and God’s revelation that distinguish it from traditional, historic Christianity.

Mormons Do Not Fully Trust the Bible
Mormonism teaches that the Bible is God’s word, but that it is not correct in some ways. Mormonism teaches that the Bible has been corrupted over time so that many important teachings have been lost from it. The Bible is respected in Mormonism, but it is not viewed as the final authority.

Mormonism Adds New Scriptures
Mormonism teaches that God has spoken through scriptures besides the Bible. They hold three other books as scripture. These are the Book of Mormon, the Doctrine and Covenants, and the Pearl of Great Price. When there is a contradiction between these books and the Bible, Mormonism follows these books instead.

Revelation from Mormon Leaders Is Mormonism’s Highest Authority
Mormonism teaches that its leaders receive revelation from God just like ancient apostles and prophets. The words of a Mormon prophet can become new doctrine and can even replace older beliefs. Mormons are taught to follow the teachings of the living prophet just as seriously as they follow their scriptures.
Christianity Upholds the Bible as God’s Final Authority

Christians believe that the Bible is final. God continues to reveal himself today through its pages (2 Timothy 3:15-17). The Bible is an active book because God the Holy Spirit speaks through it. It contains all the truth and wisdom we need to understand what to believe and how to live. The evidence shows that the Bible has been well-preserved for over 3,000 years. We can trust the Bibles we read today.


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