The Book of Mormon was written for our day. It testifies of Jesus Christ, contains the fulness of His gospel, and restores truths lost through the Apostasy. Joseph Smith taught that the Book of Mormon is “the keystone of our religion, and a man would get nearer to God by abiding by its precepts, than by any other book”
(introduction to the Book of Mormon).
If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
8 We believe the Bible to be the word of God as far as it is translated correctly; we also believe the Book of Mormon to be the word of God.
What Scripture in the Old Testament talk about 2 sticks one being the Bible and the other being the Book of Mormon joining as one?
Ezekiel 37: 15-17
15 ¶ The word of the Lord came again unto me, saying,If you will read it prayerfully and with a sincere desire to know the truth, the Holy Ghost will manifest its truth to you.
Jesus Christ is the corner stone.
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*Hint it is in 2 Nephi...
2 Nephi 25:23, 26; 33:10–11
In the Book of Mormon, a brass ball with two pointers that gave directions—as a compass—and also spiritual instruction to Lehi and his followers when they were righteous. The Lord provided the Liahona and gave instructions through it.
1 Nephi, 2 Nephi, Jacob, Enos, Jarom, Omni, Words of Mormon, Mosiah, Alma, Helaman, 3 Nephi, 4 Nephi, Mormon, Ether, Moroni.
The first two times he told him it wasn't time.
*Hint it is in 2 Nephi
2 Nephi 29:7–11
1 Nephi 17
Joseph Smith, Oliver, Cowdery, Martin Harris, David Whitmore, Christian Whitmer , Jacob Whitmer, Peter Whitmer, Jun. ,John Whitmer, Hiram Page, Joseph Smith, Sen. ,Hyrum Smith ,Samuel H. Smith
D&C 20:8–16
What is the Keystone to your testimony?
In architectural terms a keystone is a main element in an arched gateway. It is the wedge-shaped stone in the very center and at the highest point of an arch. It is the most important of the stones because it keeps the sides of the arch in place, preventing collapse. And it is the structural element that ensures the gate, or opening below, is passable.
In gospel terms it is a gift and blessing from the Lord that the keystone of our religion is something as tangible and graspable as the Book of Mormon and that you can hold it and read it. Can you see the Book of Mormon as your keystone, your spiritual center of strength?