First Time Reading The Book Of Mormon Part 1!

[@ProdigalSonMatt]

I was a convert in 2014. I had been studying Christian apologetics from Apologia and AO ministries with Dr. James White. Missionaries met with my (then fiance, now wife) and wanted me to meet them. I was so eager to debunk them. We had a contentious meeting and they left me with a copy. I went into it with the intention of debunking it. By Mosiah, I called the missionaries and wanted to be baptized! This book will change your life and bring you closer to Christ if you desire. Good luck on your journey. ❤

[@ChrisTheCasual]

Idk but ima keep reading both the bible and the book of mormon I'll read your other comments the moment I leave work tonight

[@ProdigalSonMatt]

@@ChrisTheCasual no worries, I’m at work too lol 😂

[@3thingsfishing427]

No

[@joechristiansen6016]

@@ChrisTheCasual​​⁠​⁠​⁠reading both books is a great idea! I love reading both books everyday. The Bible is a miracle and as you just read in the intro, the Book of Mormon is too. Each book was written anciently by prophets, and these golden plates (part of which were sealed) were painstakingly kept safe over hundreds of years then treasured up “in the ground” to be translated by an “unlearned” man. Joseph Smith Jr. was a simple farm boy obtained only 3 years of schooling because of his family’s poverty he had to work throughout his youth. All of this was prophesied anciently in one of the books of the Bible, Isaiah chapter 29.

[@3thingsfishing427]

Good luck on your journey

[@WARDRADIO]

Hey man! We happened to stumble across your series and think this is so cool! We are going to do a bit of a reaction to your series and answer some of your questions on our live stream tonight. Godspeed brother!

[@margynelson7945]

YAY!!! ❤🎉❤ I can’t wait to see it!

[@ItsSnagret]

Let’s freaking goooo

[@camronbrewer8994]

Heck yeah!! Can't wait for this

[@primafacie5029]

Love the ward radio guys

[@obiwonkanoli]

I instantly thought about tagging Ward Radio when I saw this video haha

[@rutht2023]

Why did this come in my KZbin feed? I don't know, but I like what you are doing. I encourage you to read with a humble attitude. I love the Book of Mormon. I have been greatly blessed because of living by it's precepts. It, along with the Bible, has brought me a love of Jesus Christ. God bless you on your journey.

[@Irvingdector]

I just started reading it too.

[@dcarts5616]

Nice! How did you come upon the Book of Mormon?

[@LindyLime]

Wherever this journey takes you, I appreciate your respect for those of other religions.

[@ChrisTheCasual]

That's awesome

[@JerrBaybEe]

Amen

[@dcarts5616]

100%

[@JerrBaybEe]

I was really skeptical about this video because being a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints has been the thing I've been bullied for the most. However, after hearing the first minute of the video, it felt nice to have someone stand up for me like that. Even if you don't end up joining the Church after this journey of yours, I hope you keep that respect and outlook on other religions 🫶🏽🥹 God bless you, brother

[@ItsSnagret]

Amen brother

[@blairsterrett6626]

Amen

[@clearstonewindows]

Reading the Book of Mormon changed my life!!!! Good luck.

[@elinglesdiario7805]

The Book of Mormon changed my life!

[@SirClarify]

Congrats, brother! The Book of Mormon is a beautiful witness of Jesus Christ. Along with the Bible, the Book of Mormon confirms that Jesus was the Christ. Hope you find the truths in that book.

[@ChrisTheCasual]

Thank you thank you!

[@camronbrewer8994]

I'm pumped to have someone read the Book of Mormon to me and then see an unbiased reaction to hearing it for the first time. Big thanks

[@jerry_phillips]

I was born again through the Book of Mormon.

[@Maegirls]

The Book of Mormon will change your life. Forever For the good.

[@ChrisTheCasual]

We shall see

[@LeoMichalek]

There is a special spirit in the Scriptures.. especially the Book of Mormon. I love reading it. It is inspired by God. It's purpose is to bring everyone to Christ. He is our Saviour and where we receive Salvation. The reason the Book of Mormon is so special is because it's so clearly focused on teaching us of Christ and bringing us to him. Best Chris, God is eager to bless you.

[@fightingfortruth9806]

My parents where LDS when I was born, but I didn't really believe the Book of Mormon was true until I read it when I was about 15. Once I started reading it, I couldn't put it down. I read it approx 30 times before I turned 19 and went on a missionary. The Book of Mormon is true.

[@dcarts5616]

30 times before you turned 19?? That’s amazing and good for you! I read it on and off from 12-18 yrs old. I read it cover to cover when I was 19 and was 100% convinced on my own and through the Holy Ghost that what it contained were truly words from ancient times on the divinity of Jesus Christ and his dealings with people from the new world vs the Bible which were his dealings with people from the old world. Good stuff! Thanks for sharing.

[@thepicklecat7891]

Even tho there's no archeological evidence for its claims

[@dcarts5616]

@@thepicklecat7891 *YAWN*

[@thepicklecat7891]

@@dcarts5616 how about when Joseph Smith fabricated the translation of the book of Abraham

[@dcarts5616]

@@thepicklecat7891 *YAWN X2*

[@ItsSnagret]

This is awesome man. The Book of Mormon changed my life and blessed me with a strong testimony of Jesus and His redeeming power. Stay hungry and keep learning 🙌🏼

[@GravityFalloutPines]

Thank you. This brings back strong memories of the first time i started reading the Book of Mormon. I've had a wonderful life (not perfect of course), i can't imagine what my life would have been like without the gospel of Christ and the teachings from the prophets in both the Book of Mormon and Bible

[@dsbennett]

My favorite Book of Mormon talk is by Hugh B. Brown titled "Profile of a Prophet". He really breaks it down what a miracle it was for Joseph Smith to produce such a book.

[@ChrisTheCasual]

I'll have to check that out sometime

[@blakesharette26]

It really would have been impossible for him to write it. In around 65 working days, no less.

[@ChrisTheCasual]

@blakesharette26 would it be tho?

[@davidmartineau1483]

@@ChrisTheCasualJoseph dictated the book to scribes in a single draft without revisions or going back to make corrections. It contains 280k words and 66 major sermons. For a New York farm boy with little formal education this simply impossible. No other complex book over 50k words has ever been dictated

[@MusicBlik]

The guys on the Stick of Joseph channel keep track of every "anachronism" the Anti crowd have accused the Book of Mormon of containing. They said recently that since 1830, enemies of the Church have published lists that amount to around 200 unique items. Over the last decades, however, archeologists and historians have slowly debunked point after point, and we're left now with around 30 that have not yet been disproven. But it's only a matter of time. The more the World tries to bring it down, the stronger the Book of Mormon stands.

[@ranjanty]

Back in 1976 after reading the BoM I was told by a couple of Baptist ministers from the church I went to when I first started seeking Jesus, " don't trust your feelings". So I had to make a decision, is it true? What are feelings? We must learn to discern between truth and error. Nobody can do it for you. I made that choice. Today I still feel the same. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints is the only church that has the Gospel of Jesus Christ in it's Fullness. Other churches are good and have some of the teachings of Jesus. If a person lives those teachings he/she will be led to the fullness of the Gospel. Those are my feelings and beliefs.

[@ChrisTheCasual]

Everyone has a right to their own feelings and beliefs I respect all members of the church of jesus christ latterday saints

[@wynnedwards94]

Well, your ministers are kinda right. Jeremiah 7:19 says that our hearts are wicked. But also, the Book of Mormon in no way contains the fulness of the gospel because it leaves out key doctrines that are essential for exaltation according to LDS beliefs. Those aren't elaborated until JS later books and teachings.

[@dougstaker2934]

​@wynnedwards94 Our hearts are wicked. Communications from the Lord to our hearts are not.

[@MusicBlik]

@@dougstaker2934 Right, like the two disciples on the way to Emmaus in Luke 24--they knew they had walked with the risen Lord, not because they recognized him, but because "their hearts burned within them". This is the same phenomenon we see in Acts 2, when the multitudes at Pentecost were "pricked in their hearts". As you say, our own feelings can be deceitful, but when the Holy Spirit testifies to us of truth it is unmistakable, and (since God is a perfect communicator) cannot be misunderstood.

[@ranjanty]

If I can't trust my own feelings about what is right and wrong, who can I trust? If I'm doing everything I can to follow God, he will not lead me astray. Nobody else is responsible for my choices, nobody else will be held accountable for what I do or feel. Everyone has the same gift, it's called Free Agency.

[@PixelGrew]

Take it small chunks at a time, but read the entire thing. Then get on your knees and ask. He will answer you.

[@ChrisTheCasual]

Gonna be honest I've never really prayed

[@PixelGrew]

@@ChrisTheCasual it's never too late to start. the missionaries can help you pray. God does listen. And i know from first hand experience, he does answer our prayers.

[@3thingsfishing427]

Are you sure this isn't just a top secret club where you pay 10% of your income in order to convince yourself that you are more enlightened than everyone else on Earth?

[@camronbrewer8994]

That's the whole point is to help people build a relationship with God. Starts with prayer

[@jeffreyrichardson_]

I've actively read the Book of Mormon for 13 years now. It's the best book I have ever read! Do what the prophets in that book instructs, and you will KNOW God. All the best on your journey.

[@sama.scraps]

When I first looked into joining the church, Satan worked hard on me. Doesn’t mean it isn’t true. It means he tried everything to stop me. Temptations was at its highest and people I knew disowned me and were cruel and mean.. But the peace and calmness that overcame me when I was confirmed was beautiful. It brought me to tears. I remember that complete joy again when I first saw my beautiful children’s faces.

[@ChrisTheCasual]

But the church also seems to disown people as well if they come out as gay not that I'm gay I'm in a very happy relationship with my gf but honestly it does seem a little manipulative when rule changes only happens if the prophet has a revelation from jesus that says they can change a so call rule

[@ChrisTheCasual]

Now I enjoy speaking with the missionaries and the people at the church super nice friendly welcoming but the higher ups in the church are very odd and questioning

[@sama.scraps]

@@ChrisTheCasual​​⁠ No one is turned away from our church. Some members can sin and are unkind. This is true. A gay member would be a better person to explain this. I know the channel WARD RADIO and Thoughtful Saints has more on this. They speak with gay believers and help to understand this subject. Also, Jacob has the perfect video to answer your question about faith and works. His channel Thoughtful Saints just posted a video for Evangelicals to understand our belief. It’s part of a seminar by Pastor Jeff, an Evangelical pastor trying to bring a better understanding between Latter Day Saints and Evangelicals.

[@ChrisTheCasual]

@sama.scraps sadly I have seen some ex mormons speak out on this they because they came out on their mission they was either sent home or switch to another companion that was horrible to them the entire 2 years that's pretty sad in my opinion

[@sama.scraps]

​@ChrisTheCasual You're going to see a lot of ex Mormons speak poorly of the church. Missionaries that go out and never really had a testimony are going to fail. They go home because they choose to or get in trouble while serving. What I find sad is how hateful and bitter they become. Doesn't make the gospel of Jesus Christ wrong. Missionaries from other religions go home for many reasons. Also note that there is a profit for some of these antics. They rake in the donations and youtube profits from their misconceptions about the Mormons (as they call us). There is opposition in all things. I think the stronger towards the truth, the greater opposition from the counterpoint (Satan, evil) And no one has the same companion for 2 whole years! They rotate about every 4 months.

[@slyguy752]

Notice how many people that are so worried that you are reading the Book of Mormon. Why are they so worried? Do they not realize that you can judge for yourself?

[@wellsaidgoodheadfred9843]

Notice how some people get scared of people looking into scientology? Why do you think this is? Could it be that Scientology is the one true religion? Let people decide for themselves! Actually slyguy, the reason people are scared is people who've grown up have seen how surface-level and persona based performative Mormons are, and how unkind many of them are within their homes. How many NPD people it produces. My mom was a lot like Ruby Franke, and Jodi Hildebrandt's and Ruby Franke are semi common within mormon homes. People don't want people joining Mormonism for the same reason people don't want people joining the Jehovah Witnesses.

[@ChrisTheCasual]

Honestly it's true people can judge for themselves it's a little crazy I see alot of chirstians and each religion saying theirs is the one true religion but isn't the entire point of Christianity coming together

[@sama.scraps]

@@wellsaidgoodheadfred9843Your experience is not everyone’s. There are crazies in every religion.

[@wellsaidgoodheadfred9843]

@@sama.scraps You act like the Mormon church isn't a huge contributing factor to messing up people's heads. There's a lot of toxic ideology preached and NPD behaviorism rampant in Mormon leadership that's embraced by everyday Mormons. Huge portion of Mormons are outer-imaged focused phonies, unusually high fraction have NPD traits. Definely noticed better people in non-dem Christian churches, among agnostics, and even--gasp--atheists tend to have better quality people than Mormons.

[@wellsaidgoodheadfred9843]

@@sama.scraps This is not a case of 'there just being some crazies,' this is a case of the religion having effect on the heads of those they brainwash.

[@ChristianArgyle]

God bless you and your study of the Book of Mormon! It’s more real than I can express with words. The beautiful thing about your study is God can bear personal witness to you of its divinity. The Book of Mormon is a testament that God loves all of his children and it is his work and his glory to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man. Our father in heaven loves us so deeply.

[@ChrisTheCasual]

awesome i greatly appreciate your comment i got part 2 coming out tomorrow

[@ChristianArgyle]

@@ChrisTheCasual I’m looking forward to it! There are many fascinating things to learn and I recently have studied this out for myself!

[@LatterdayLamanite]

I stumbled upon your channel. I've read and commented at great length about the Book of Mormon and the Bible. You will hear a LOT of people telling you what to believe and not believe. Trust only your connection to God through His Holy Spirit. Subscribed.

[@ChrisTheCasual]

thanks i really appreciate the sub man

[@3thingsfishing427]

So don't involve archeology, genetics, or zoology? Big red flag.

[@LatterdayLamanite]

My point is that only Jesus can save you. None of those things can save you. People can and have even misinterpreted the scriptures. Only Jesus can be trusted 100%.

[@ameyers67]

​@@3thingsfishing427what gospel principles in the book of Mormon do you disagree with. I find that there are a lot of people that want to talk about archaeology rather than the gospel contained in the book.

[@00Fisher00]

​@@3thingsfishing427Those are all interesting fields of study, but not as a foundation for faith. Our scientific knowledge and understanding of them is also very limited, as a society but especially as individuals. It's great to keep learning about them, but they can't provide a basis for religious belief.

[@jtmfam90]

The greatest evidence I have that, “A man would get nearer to God by abiding by its precepts, than by any other book” is when I read excerpts from The Book of Mormon compared to The Bible to my children. (Both are irreplaceable. I don't discount The Bible but any means.) When I read either to my children, it's easier for them to feel close to God when we read The Book of Mormon. A man with an experience is never at the mercy of a man with an opinion. It's a wonderful experience with our without your family. All the best to you Chris The Casual!

[@ChrisTheCasual]

thanks also i appreciate the sub means a lot

[@3thingsfishing427]

But that's the same thing Hindu, Buddhists, Muslim, Wicken, Baptist, and Native parents tell themselves after they read their holy texts to their children. So we are back to square one.

[@karenabbott1796]

I too can testify that The Book of Mormon is the word of God and will bring you close to Christ. It reinforces and sometimes clarifies the teachings of the Bible. Both books should be read and studied by those wanting to learn more about the Gospel of Jesus Christ. I’m glad you’re opening your heart ♥️ to this endeavor.

[@delaineshifflet6756]

Keep it up Chris! It will, bring you closer to God than by any other book, is my testimony, as well. It got me through some very difficult times in life and though I did not know how it did that, it brought me some measure of peace every day after losing my precious son and my dear husband. I read from its pages every day, even now, so i can have some peace every day. .

[@j.d.westphal6949]

Read the book with an open mind and a humble heart and the truth will be made known unto you. Don’t give up!

[@ChrisTheCasual]

I'm Def open minded while reading it's interesting so far

[@ErC-oj6rc]

Hey Chris. I got Baptized in 2020. My thesis on the Latterday Saints is this... you got a bunch of Imperfect People trying to do their Best, and that includes myself, but it is not to uphold some superficial standard of Cultural Conformity. As far as that aspect of Culture in any Group you, might as well put it on the Altar and Burn it. Wearing a Suit doesn't make you God's Man of Faith, and Power. None the Less a few years ago as an Evangelical Christian I received a Witness of that Book, and more importantly the Plan of Salvation. I wasn't pre-programmed to know what I would feel when I read it, and I had no intention to ask God if it was True, but a certain series of Conditions arose in my Heart, and Mind over the course of a Few Months after visiting Utah, and met a Friend who told me about his Church, which I asked my wife to read Lehi's Vision, and she became very angry, and called it essentially lower then dung, and had previously threatened to divorce me if I ever met with Missionaries, so I didn't, and I said. "How do you know if you have never read it?" and I didn't know what was going to happen next, but sure enough it is the same experience, and very Personal circumstances that others have told me was the witness they have received. So in any case Chris I wish you well in your reading of The Book of Mormon. I think there is upon occasion members to be found that are of the inclination to be Superficial, and to blend in, and look down upon others who don't fit into their Mold, but that said. The Book of Mormon is not at Fault in fact it condemns such behavior throughout the Text. God is no Respecter of Persons. "Doctrine, and Covenants 38. 26 For what man among you having twelve sons, and is no respecter of them, and they serve him obediently, and he saith unto the one: Be thou clothed in robes and sit thou here; and to the other: Be thou clothed in rags and sit thou there-and looketh upon his sons and saith I am just? 27 Behold, this I have given unto you as a parable, and it is even as I am. I say unto you, be one; and if ye are not one ye are not mine. 28 And again, I say unto you that the enemy in the secret chambers seeketh your lives. 29 Ye hear of wars in far countries, and you say that there will soon be great wars in far countries, but ye know not the hearts of men in your own land." If somebody joins this Church and their Goal is to aspire to fit some superficial Mold, and expect others to do the same then they really need to Harken back to the Book which brought them to the Restoration. Yet we all need to be One in Jesus Christ. Your not my Brother conditionally. You are my Brother because we have the Same Father, and the Same Path we must Travel Home, and Jesus Christ stands at the Door. PS Naruto Rules!

[@ChrisTheCasual]

Part 2 is gonna be out today and I have a little something different planned for it and talk a little bit about the higher ups and how their big bold claim of it being the only true church and stuff like that

[@ChrisTheCasual]

It's a little bit about how their is rules that each prophet takes and changes that's all I'll say for now but yeah I think it's gonna be a interesting one for sure

[@ErC-oj6rc]

@@ChrisTheCasual A Few years Ago Chris a Young Navajo Man was Baptized in our Ward. When we confirmed him I was kinda following what my Bishop was doing seeing as Id never participated in a Confirmation before. My Bishop put his Left hand on his Right* Elbow. There were Four of us, and we followed suit. A few years later I come across this channel. Navajo Traditional Teachings, and I start reading about The Speaker of Peace, The Holy People, the Dineh. The Yei Bi Che. How this Speaker of Peace has 12 feathers on his Head representing the 12 Men who are called. "The Men who Bring Peace in the Home." the Coyote which is to represent the 5 Fingered Being in this ceremony sometimes will do what the 12 Feathered Dancers are doing in relation to the Holy People, but often deviates from the Pattern. In the Center of this Ceremony is the same Symbol we made during that Young Navajo Man's Confirmation. It is also essentially similar to what the Church Handbook says which is to put your Left Arm on the right shoulder of the person standing next to you. The Message however, and Meaning is the Same, "Unity" and this was not Cultural Appropriation because it can be found throughout the whole World Anciently, and in Present Day displayed openly in some Countries. So Perhaps the Question that should be asked is "How is The Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints the Only True Church on the Earth?" If you want a really Good Channel on this Subject id suggest reviewing a Channel Called "Temple Light." and even then its not complete, but it captures the essence of Latterday Saint Temple Practices in a Respectful way. That said we do not have a Monopoly on Truth.

[@ChrisTheCasual]

@ErC-oj6rc good points but alot of the apparent prophets over the years has changed alot of the rules that mormons have followed if you are a prophet and my opinion the only church that has the fully restored gospel shouldn't the rules be firm and never change

[@ErC-oj6rc]

@@ChrisTheCasual Depends on what your reffering too. If you referring to Polygamy I think that could be summed up pretty easily in the Book of Mormon in regards to what Jacob says. You could spend years studying that one particular portion. Or perhaps the Priesthood Ban that came to pass in the 1850s under Brigham Young. and in 1978 was lifted. As someone who was not raised a Latterday Saint I think the experiences I had with the Book of Mormon, and other curious events in my Life ultimately became more important too me then all of these other concerns I once had, and I live in North Idaho. Alot of FLDS people up here, and they just don't seem like they are having a Good Time...In fact I know they aren't...Its a Tragedy. But as for the 1978 Priesthood Policy change. Its interesting how this particular aspect was impressed very strongly on my Heart, and initially I saw it from a Purely North American spectrum, but later found out in the 1960s up to that time a Growing Movement of Africans though very small in Number there were African People who read the Book of Mormon as I did, and received the same witness I had received, and were mailing Church Headquarters to find some way. And it wasn't long after that Thousands of people in Africa were Baptized. So last year at a Family Reunion I met this Man who married into the Family. A Good Portion of his Ancestry comes from Africa. And we got onto the Subject of Jesus, and he gave me this kinda dodgy answer, and I said. "Well do you believe in Jesus?" he then opened up too me, and told me that he was an Ex Member of Our Church, and that he was Endowed as a Young Man. For some reason the only thought that I could muster was. "I am really glad that you are Apart of Our Family." So I respect your Concern there, and would like to say that I don't regard any Man as Infallible. Brigham Young none the less did something incredible getting those people to Utah. Even so what does the Book of Mormon say when the Amlicites chose to Mark themselves with Red? And why did Joseph Smith Ordain Elijah Abel to the Priesthood? An Argument that is then made by some Detractors of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints is that Brigham Young was a False Prophet, but even so the question I then have to ask is that if that were True then why is it the Temple Ordinances which were implemented largely through Brigham's Efforts to build Temples hold to Eternal Truths only Found in Glimpses of Historical Christianity today? I've seen the Pattern in an Antiochan Orthodox Church. I've seen it practiced in Ethiopean Orthodox. I've even observed similarties to the Mandaean Masbuta, and other Ordinances that they Practice. But their Teachings say that John the Baptist was the Ultimate Teacher...yet certain patterns uphold between them so am I to simply disregard one of them because their Ancestors rejected Yeshua and they don't know any better? As Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy best put it... "What is the Answer to Life, The Universe, and Everything?" FOURTY TWO. "But what is the Question?!" Come back.... in another 10,000 years....." Haha. Someone that you might find intriguing is a man who used to Teach at BYU that went by the Name Hugh Nibley. There is also another Lecture series about Joseph Smith taught by Truman G. Madsen. As for what is being taught in Temple Ordinances today. The Pattern, and Meaning of the Ordinance hasn't Changed, but sometimes the way its conducted changes, and I haven't found that to be a Problem because the Pattern clearly has been there Anciently, and since the First Endowments, and Sealings in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints, but if you really want to get down to the Nitty Gritty. The only way such Ordinances have any Meaning, or Purpose is through Jesus Christ, and what it teaches me is Union, The Wedding, The Sea of Glass, and it is only increased by the recognition that most of our time Spent in Temples is about Ordinances for those who no longer have a Body, and more often then not for me at least the people I participate in these ordinances for are not Relatives. In fact most of my Relatives on my Mom's Side had been completed over the past 60 years. I apologize somewhat for jumping around, but in conclusion I'm willing to say that I have shared similar points of View to what you just shared with me, and to be Honest dropped some pretty Hard F Bombs on the subject of Brigham Young, and Joseph Smith during that period of my Life. So I hope my Answer is helpful, and I think it was a Fair Question.

[@aaronhinton92]

Awesome, dude! The Book of Mormon is the purest word of God ever put to paper, and it’s a wonderful companion book to the Bible! I love that God preserved the records of the ancient prophets of Jesus Christ in America, so that we could read them today and learn more of Christ’s love.

[@cognitiveresonance339]

I'm just here to give support. I love The Bible. I love the Book of Mormon. Adults who make effort to figure out the significance of sacred things are to be admired.

[@ChrisTheCasual]

I appreciate the support

[@tribalstrategy2229]

Enjoyed listening to you read from the introduction. God has spoken to me through the Bible and Book of Mormon. We are blessed to have more of God's revelations to his prophets to clarify misunderstandings such as child baptism, requirements of salvation, nature of prophets, etc.

[@ChrisTheCasual]

Thank you!

[@theblondellbrother7081]

The book of Mormon is not a revelation from God. The Bible even teaches about false prophets. Joseph Smith was a treasure hunter who also was a scam artist.

[@3thingsfishing427]

I'm not trying to be rude, but almost all the pro-LDS comments are predictable. I'm thankful for a living prophet, I get a burning in my bosom, god reveals truth to his children line upon line, etc. The probability that 95% the "testimonies" of 13 million members would fall neatly into ten or so categories is statistically unrealistic to say the least. Just seems like a bit of a red flag to me, no offense.

[@mckaysmith679]

Love it! Looking forward to hearing you read it again too! Can't wait to hear what resonates with you from the vision of the tree in chapters 8 and 11. I love how true symbolism can both present great truths applicable broadly and yet we can find personally applicable insights that can guide us in our lives.

[@ChrisTheCasual]

Me too!! I enjoyed reading your comment

[@mormonguru5984]

I’m glad that you are reading it without being disrespectful. That is definitely going to win you a lot of friends in the church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. I’ve been learning about them for over a decade. Feel free to connect with me with any questions about the Book of Mormon. I’m also studying it with an open mind and a willingness to be taught. The Book of Mormon defines Christ’s divinity very eloquently with authority.

[@shawndiebold]

I love that book. Best of luck bro!

[@ChrisTheCasual]

Thanks appreciate ya

[@LeoMichalek]

I really enjoyed your reading.. I smiled the entire time because I could see that you are open and humble willing to learn and see what the Book of Mormon is about. Best of luck. can't wait till your next reading.

[@josephjones415]

Thank you so much! What a great example for so many! Thanks for share this. I pray that the light of Christ will touch your heart as you seek Gods guidance.

[@ChrisTheCasual]

Thanks I appreciate that

[@simplesigns5144]

Appreciate your interest and journey! Please ask questions as you take your journey and voice any concerns you may have. May you be blessed with the Spirit as you read!

[@cabarete2003]

I had a friend bring me the Book of Mormon when I was 18. I was lazy about it, but I go to chapters 12, 13 and I really caught on fire. I remember I was reading chapter 11 in 1 Nephi and a voice came to my head...and I thought it was just me...but the wording was odd now that I think about it. I essentially ask myself, "do you know these things to be true?" I answered, I don't know, but I can't deny them.

[@dinocollins720]

I love this! Thanks for defending us as Christians too! You are an honest seeker of truth my friend!

[@Luirru55]

There were actually about 4 dozen people who saw or held the plates with the appearance of gold. Those witnesses were merely the ones which were considered most influential.

[@gavida3]

I LOVE your innocent desire in searching for “knowing”. Ward Radio did a great chat on you and I look forward to watching your journey.

[@christopherjohnson771]

I've really enjoyed hearing you read and hear your perspective and comments. You seem like an open minded dude, and I really appreciate that. It's easy to find mockeries and the negativity from people who don't fully understand the church. I was born into the church and have been pretty active my whole life (I'm almost 27 years old) but I've recently went through a faith crisis where I was questioning everything I believed and questioning the foundation of the church, but after doing a lot of research and getting both points of view of people for and against the church, it was revealed to me that nobody could tell me what was true. I had to put in the work to understand for myself, and I found that only God could reveal to what was true. By putting faith in God, so much has been revealed to me, and I'm learning (and still learning) that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints is true. But, I will continue to question everything just because I'm stubborn and imperfect haha!

[@ChrisTheCasual]

Yeah I've seen alot of people apeak poorly of mormons

[@christopherjohnson771]

@@ChrisTheCasual Yeah, it's easy to negatively critique the church (thanks to the internet), but it's also overall easier to negatively critique ANY faith (also thanks to the internet haha!). The hard thing and more correct thing to do, that a lot of people understandably don't have time/want to do is to give it a fair shot and truly try to understand what the LDS faith truly believes. That's why I appreciate your efforts. A lot of people are so quick to disregard the LDS church without giving it a fair shot.

[@ChrisTheCasual]

@@christopherjohnson771 I respect all of you guys and everyone has been amazing so far

[@margynelson7945]

@@ChrisTheCasualYes “by their fruits ye shall know them!” Meaning that people who follow God and Jesus Christ are kind, loving, happy, and strive to do what’s right.

[@Irvingdector]

Latter Days Saints believe that Jesus Christ visited other groups of people on earth.

[@JerrBaybEe]

If you need more help (like I often do) understanding the text, I suggest the "Don't Miss This" podcast/channel. They simplify things on a level that even my younger nieces and nephews can understand ❤️‍🔥

[@shelloscie]

No clue why your channel came across my feed but listening to you read was such a sweet experience. I'm a member of the church myself. I introduced my sister to the scriptures wanting her to experience what I had. It was strange watching her struggle to read scripture. As soon as she would start reading she'd get so sleepy for no reason!! I honestly believe that the enemy tries to keep people from learning of God. Stay strong!!

[@ChrisTheCasual]

It's crazy that my video kinda hit the algorithm I don't even advertise my channel anywhere at all I just upload and leave it at that

[@ChrisTheCasual]

But I honestly hate reading I've never enjoyed reading or trying to learn about jesus but something told me just give it a shot read the bible and book of mormon I've always been taught tho that the bible is thr only true gospel and the bible also states don't take away or add and alot believe the book of mormon is adding to the bible and that's a big no no

[@johnharvey4448]

The last book if the bible warns against adding to, adding to what ? Adding to The Book of Revelation. The bible is a compilation of books. It wasn't always in the order it is now. The old testament has similar warning but we have The New Testament.

[@ChrisTheCasual]

@@johnharvey4448 I'm just trying to understand everything is all it's why I'm documenting everything I read

[@margynelson7945]

@@ChrisTheCasualyou can actually listen to the scriptures too!! I have adhd and listening works best for me. Also…. The book of revelation is the only specific book that was not to be added to. It was also not actually the last book of the Bible but it was put last. Every book of the Bible was “added” to it! There is always more and other records of people who saw Jesus and those records will come forth more and more in time too.

[@sjames1012]

I love what you are doing and appreciate your patience as you deal with that older English. Based on the little exposure, I’ve had to your videos. I think you seem like a very genuine, good person with an open heart and clear mind. My only advice would be to take the book of Mormon very, very seriously and view it as a conduit directly to God it’s truly something, unbelievable treasure in this world

[@DaisyMay222]

My favorite book for a reason! I wish you an epic and Spirit filled journey! Your sister in Christ!

[@AwakeAndAscend]

I admire your bravery, and your genuine search for truth. I will be praying that you stand strong in your search for truth wherever that takes you you know you are over the target when you received the most amount of flak darkness fears light. Don’t weaken prey that God would guide your path, and you will not be led wrong.

[@ChrisTheCasual]

Oh yeah I am searching for something don't know fully but I'm going to fully read both books and of course ask questions also

[@mckaysmith679]

​​@@ChrisTheCasualI would say too... Take problems that may be going on in your life and see if you get answers or have a new more enlightened view of those same problems where they aren't really a big deal like you may think they were. There is something about that more long term or even eternal perspective that the Book of Mormon helps to give me. Prayer before or during has also been a must for me.

[@tomaustin4144]

Chris, thank you for the reading. I have found for myself that the Bible and the Book of Mormon have TOGETHER led me closer to God and His Son Jesus Christ than any other religious book I have ever read (and I enjoy learning about sacred books from diff world religions, but none other even come close)

[@hairyelement]

I just stumbled across this today in my KZbin feed. I am so glad you're reading the book of Mormon from the beginning as I have wanted to always my son is going to get me a copy as he was just baptized into the church a year ago February it has totally changed his life we have had Latter-Day Saint influences in our lives for so so so so so long as dear friends and clients of ours and now here we are coming closer to the church and to the community and to the body of Christ it's absolutely miraculous how the spirit works and how we find each other on this journey. Thank you so much for doing this.

[@ChrisTheCasual]

Oh that's awesome

[@gwengold8154]

Congratulations to your son on his baptism 🎉 😊 and I hope that you get your copy of the Book of Mormon soon! ❤

[@gracielaherrera5809]

Love your reading. I will listening you longer as you keep reading.

[@ChrisTheCasual]

I'll keep reading part 3 is out already!!

[@ChrisTheCasual]

I also appreciate the wonderful comment thank you for watching my channel

[@slyguy752]

The Book of Mormon will change your life for the better. It makes bad men good and good men better. It’s another testament of Jesus Christ. Which means it’s another historical book that proves Jesus lived, died, and rose again. Two witnesses (books, the Bible and the Book of Mormon) proving that our Savior lived and died for our sins. The reason why there’s that bold claim of it, being the most true book of all, is because it was translated by a prophet of God and is not missing anything or mis translated like what has happening to the translation of the Bible and its missing parts or mis interpretation that has been lost or changed throughout history.

[@theblondellbrother7081]

Before reading the book of Mormon, research Joseph Smith. Scam artist. Mormonism is not Christianity. They teach in fact, that all Christianity aside from them are wrong. It's a man made cult who contradict the Bible they claim to also believe. Joseph Smith was a fraudulent man who introduced polygamy to justify taking other people's wives of his own. Some of the witnesses to the so called plates ended up recanting about ever seeing them. Joseph plagiarized whole parts of the Bible, and intentionally put the language in the same form of the King James Bible to try and make it as similar as possible. Men of God should be speaking truth and not saying judge for yourself.

[@MeatGoblin88]

I read it a couple of months ago. I'm not very religious, but I have an intense interest in Mormonism. I kind of want to talk to missionaries but I don't know if I'm capable of giving up things prohibited in the Words of Wisdom, as many of those things are my FAVORITE things. I hope you enjoy the book, whether you're religious or not, it's a fun read and an American classic.

[@jonathanbird5094]

That is a very real concern when it comes to giving up some things that you love so much. The good news is that the more one studies the Book of Mormon, the more one grows closer to Christ. Christ can help us overcome any weakness or struggle (Ether 12:27 And if men come unto me I will show unto them their weakness. I give unto men weakness that they may be humble; and my grace is sufficient for all men that humble themselves before me; for if they humble themselves before me, and have faith in me, then will I make weak things become strong unto them.) Thanks for choosing to read the Book of Mormon. It truly is the word of God. Even if you don't get baptized, it will still bless your life! May you be a real truth seeker rather than just an opinion follower. Good luck!

[@gwengold8154]

You never know unless you try. 😊 We talk a lot about being "yoked" to the Lord Jesus Christ. It means that you don't have to do anything just relying on your own strength. In the Book of Mormon, a king becomes so convinced about the gospel and the saving power of the messiah that he declared that he would give up all his sins to know God! 😊 I think that this mindset is what helps new converts give up vices like cigarettes, alcohol or coffee. They get to a place where they truly believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, and they feel like they would give up ANYTHING to know Him better. ❤ Just give it a try and see if you ever get that same feeling. If not, it's okay. I had an adopted grandma who never could give up smoking, but she still went to church and loved it, and we all loved her 😊.

[@NancyBrown-xw8hg]

There were actually more than these 11 witnesses. There were a number who felt or lefted the plates. Two who claimed the angel showed the plates to them personally. Someone counted 34 different people who interact in some way. Even some of Joseph's enemies knew he had them because they saw the stone box they came out of.

[@ChrisTheCasual]

Hopefully it explains more later in the book

[@3thingsfishing427]

Many people have "witnessed" bigfoot, dinosaurs in the Amazon, the Loch Ness monster, and aliens. So all those things are true as well?

[@3thingsfishing427]

But the "witnesses" saw them with their "spiritual eyes", aka they were superstitious people who were convinced by JS that what he was imagining was real. These are people who believed in divining rods, magic rocks, and hidden treasures that "sink into the earth" if magic spells weren't done correctly when they were "excavated". When you understand the context of the time and place where the BoM came to be, the formation of this new religion makes a lot of sense.

[@NancyBrown-xw8hg]

@@3thingsfishing427 Hiram Page was nearly beaten to death as a mob tried to make him deny his testimony. Joseph and his brother Hyrum were murdered in Carthage jail. Anybody do that for Bigfoot

[@TrebizondMusic-cm6fp]

@@3thingsfishing427 The witnesses who signed their names to their statements insisted - repeatedly - that they saw the plates with their actual eyes. As per the original comment, there were casual witnesses who caught glimpses of them or hefted them. There are several people who promote a naturalistic explanation of the whole thing, who go to great lengths to account for the bulk and heft of the plates as a well-documented object. I find their explanations convoluted, but if their prejudice doesn't allow them to admit anything "supernatural," at least they're taking more of the facts into account.

[@GravityFalloutPines]

I've had a change of heart and felt God's love and seen the fruits of the spirit in my life as a result of the Book of Mormon (love, peace, charity, patience, etc). I will defend it until the day I die. I also love the Bible, especially the book of John. Whats also amazing is in just the past couple of years, through technology such as Lidar, and archeological discoveries, they havw found the foundation of huge structures and cities, as well as ancient armor, weapons, bones, and artifacts that perfectly align and date with the Nephite and Lamanite people. A young boy even recently fell into a small cave/room at the Hill Cumorah that had man-made shelves where plates and records were apparently once stored

[@camronbrewer8994]

This will be awesome to see. Heck yeah man!! Thanks for being open to how Good could speak to you. I have such a strong testimony of the Book of Mormon.... I promise you it will draw you close to Christ and strengthen your testimony of him and the words of Bible

[@FromAgonyToLight]

You’re going to get a lot of viewers dude 😂 go for it!

[@daviddrysdale8882]

Keep reading, keep moving your feet... Read and pray! Have a conversation with your Heavenly Father about The Book of Mormon!😊 Listen to those missionaries with your heart, their message, if you embrace it, will change your life!

[@daviddrysdale8882]

You got it bro! Urim and thummim (yur- em and thumb-em)

[@dallintheriault9747]

Just subscribed cause I'd love to see more of this series!

[@ashleyingoldsby]

It's changed my life. Excited for you to read it.

[@annam7927]

Good for you! 😊

[@ChrisTheCasual]

Thank you!

[@chyhodgson7726]

Here from the Ward Radio livestream. Happy to be here and very cool what you are doing!

[@daveorgill3068]

Love this book. You seem sincere. If you have learned to pray and feel confident in your communication from God. You will be drawn and feel light and peace as you explore this. God Bless!

[@tjedwards4254]

Just keep reading, brother! Set aside time! You won't be able to stop

[@TorvicsVlogs]

Legend! I read it twice before getting baptised, it's very Interesting. Whatever happens, God bless you !

[@ChrisTheCasual]

Thanks alot and welcome to the channel

[@HaleStorm49]

They said it was written on gold plates... but the gold is on the pages. Best kept secret in Christianity.

[@ChrisTheCasual]

Lmao that's a good one but idk

[@lizkt]

Amen brother!! Thank you for being kind to the lds and for being so open minded

[@ChrisTheCasual]

Oh yeah thank you all for being welcoming

[@ZacharyCall]

You seem like such a genuine dude. It's awesome.

[@ChrisTheCasual]

Thanks man

[@ClintK.]

Welcome keep reading. The Bible and Book of Mormon are Glorious! Pray and read pray and read and live it. Ask questions. Nothing wrong with learning! I commend you for reading it. I always find it interesting that people denounce the book when they have never read or studied it. I've found it teaches the same messages and bears witness of Jesus Christ as the Son of God with greater clarity than the Bible does. I've read and studied all the works and love them all. They are all important and point us to our Savior to believe in Him.

[@3thingsfishing427]

Like where god kills thousands of Canaanites, drowns babies and innocent animals, or requires marriage after r*ape?

[@3thingsfishing427]

The Bible can't even decide if it is polytheistic, monotheistic, anthropomorphic, or ethereal. These are ancient people reaching, clearly.

[@janiworthen]

Chris, I enjoyed hearing you reading these things from a fresh perspective after hearing these words all my life! I hope you will continue reading to us from The Book of Mormon, and that you will give these beliefs a chance. Because if it happens to be true, doesn’t it deserve a chance? ❤️😊

[@ChrisTheCasual]

Well thank you it means alot

[@curtisdecker3175]

Not gonna tell you what to believe. People say we have ill intent and will tell you what to believe.... no... we let each person find themselves. Read and see what you come up with.

[@ChrisTheCasual]

Yeah I've noticed that you guys are really nice people

[@curtisdecker3175]

@ChrisTheCasual pretty cool that ward radio is doing an episode tonight and they're gonna mention your reading of the Book of Mormon

[@ChrisTheCasual]

@curtisdecker3175 oh do you have a link of that? That's really awesome

[@curtisdecker3175]

@@ChrisTheCasual kzbin.infoxmAQF5mgLNg?si=8EsPcDqMu07F6xKO The show will be on tonight

[@curtisdecker3175]

@ChrisTheCasual Sharing again, KZbin always deletes my replies so I'll send again. Ward radio is cool, they do represent us LDS well because they explore and ask questions etc lol tonight when the show airs you gotta leave a comment lol kzbin.infoxmAQF5mgLNg?si=-VshIPJ2GSsq1fcL

[@Jim-be9vq]

As you read, We are all praying for you. It is Truth.

[@GadiantonsRobber]

Man, what an experience. You’re lucky to have an open mind, not everyone does. I’m sure God will guide you! Truth is absolute and inevitable. Once you see it, you can’t unsee it!

[@ChrisTheCasual]

That's what I'm looking for

[@sbladbyu]

Here is my testimony of the Book of Mormon: “Nothing is greater than a personal confirmation to your soul that something is true than through the power of the Holy Spirit. Every other sense can be deceived but the surest witness is communication directly from our Heavenly Father to our individual Spirits. It has to be this way. Otherwise, people who do not have the intellectual capacity to analytically “discover” the truths through facts would be greatly disadvantaged and led astray. My personal experience, is as follows: I had a powerful, undeniable personal spiritual experience while reading the Book of Mormon that surpassed everything I had experienced before or since. It was a powerful, transcendent, beautiful, undeniable physical sensation that passed through my whole body and left me with peace, love, light, and profound joy. It let me know that God is very real and approachable. It changed my life dramatically. I can’t deny what I experienced that evening. The Spirit of the Lord communicated directly with my individual spirit to testify of the truthfulness of that book. Everything about that experience brought me closer to Christ and allowed me to experience God’s love in a very personal and sacred way.”

[@ChrisTheCasual]

Thank you so much for the amazing support and answer

[@sbladbyu]

You are welcome. I pray that the Spirit of the Lord will rest upon you as you read and ponder this Holy book of scripture.

[@TheLittleOsmondsFan13]

I love The Book Of Mormon, it is another testament of Jesus Christ😃

[@ChrisTheCasual]

I'm gonna keep reading next episode is Saturday be ready haha

[@TtotheMIM]

Great comments and questions. Keep it up. You're doing great!

[@mcfrostie7537]

As a member i hope you enjoy reading. It can have some boring or slower parts. But the bible does too. I always found the bible harder to get through but dont let the old English get to ya. or the names. There will be alot of funny names to get used to. ❤ your awsome for your openess to not judge others religions. i wish there were more people like you.

[@ChrisTheCasual]

Yeah the names are hard lol but I have enjoyed reading so far

[@gwengold8154]

Yeah, 2nd Nephi is hard for most people to get through 😊 but you are then rewarded with books like Mosiah and Alma! 😊 I love the Book of Mormon!

[@SoMagicalMichele]

A more recent of this Book of Mormon series was suggested to me by KZbin. I came to find the first one. I'm excited for you to read the Bible and the Book of Mormon. I've been a member of the church my whole life. I went through a faith crisis recently and feel like I am on more solid ground than ever. I love to hear your reactions. I am curious where this journey will take you. :D

[@The.Prepper.Princess]

This is awesome! I'm so glad you're sharing this online! I wish you all the best with reading. One of the things that always stands out to me when I read my scriptures vs. When I am more inconsistent is the spiritual strength I recieve by reading. Life seems to get simpler as my desires are refined. My good goals become more achievable as I follow God's plan for me more fully. I hope you will be able to notice how reading and studying impacts your life as evidence of its truthfulness.

[@ChrisTheCasual]

I find mormons very interesting and all of you are super nice welcoming and amazing people it's been great and a awesome journey so far

[@kaduyantv2857]

I was a Born Again Evangelical Christian Pastor of the Bethany Church when the Missionaries met me. I questioned them about why God chose white men to be His prophet and Apostle. The Missionaries answered that, i am a Pastor.and i know better than them when it comes to asking God about this matter. The Missionaries ask me if i believe that God will answers prayers. I replied that, the God of Christianitys will answers prayers. But i will not pray to your so called Jesus of Mormons. I was a bit rude unto them by saying them. But the Missionaries having the Spirit of God with them, humbly told me, i know better than them when it comes to prayer. In short, i humbly ask God, the God i knew all my life, before i met the Missionaries, is the same God that answered my prayers. I know with all the energy of my soul, that Prophet Joseph Smith is truly a Prophet of God and the Book of Mormon testifies of the divinity of his work as a Prophet. Im grateful we have a living Prophet today by the name of Russel M Nelson. I sustain him. I know this by the power of the Holy Ghost.

[@ChrisTheCasual]

That's a very interesting story there welcome to the channel I appreciate ya

[@rbypack]

Beautiful, thank you! 🙏🏼

[@69ydave]

Everyday feels like the first time Every time I read it I get a new understanding of the gospel of Christ.

[@ChrisTheCasual]

That's awesome man

[@mormonguy89]

Glad to see you found another great testament of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ

[@ZionsCamp1830]

Heard of you from @WardRadio. From a fellow Midwesterner, (Illinois) You seem like a good guy. Glad to see a nuanced approach to the Book of Mormon

[@traceymenzel7079]

❤ i am excited for you!

[@Goobicon4507]

Hey, you're getting mentioned on Ward Radio coming up! Get ready to be seen!!!

[@margynelson7945]

WOW!! That will be awesome for him! His page will blow up!

[@derekpratte7259]

The Book of Mormon truly, truly testifies of the reality and divinity of our Savior Jesus Christ. Thank you for sharing your experience.

[@ChrisTheCasual]

It's a great book so far

[@philliplambert769]

Im from New Zealand (Aotearoa) I am tangata whenua or indigenous maori. We have many of our maori prophets prophecy of the coming of the true church to New Zealand. In the 1880s one of the kaumatua (old people) from the town of Cambridge was visited by the Apostle Peter and was told that LDS Missionaries were coming to visit him. He and his family were baptised and was the first Maori to be baptised into the Church. Ive been a member all my life and the Book of Mormon still blows my mind. It is a powerful book and speaks relentlessly of Jesus Christ. Look at the sermon of the Prophet Abinadi and the sermon of King Benjamin. Read the prophecies of Nephi. Enjoy!

[@ChrisTheCasual]

Alright it sounds good to me I will check those out

[@gwengold8154]

Your story sounds so interesting, Phillip!! You should go on "saints unscripted." They have a new show all about conversion stories 😊

[@ChrisTheCasual]

@gwengold8154 yeah that would be really Kool to go on

[@BookofMormonRap]

I wish I could remember when I first read The Book of Mormon, very cool thing you're doing here. I'd love to hear a 1Nephi1 reading soon 🙏, prayers Brother 👍

[@gwengold8154]

Chris is up to chapter 13 of the Book of Mormon 😊 He's reading the Bible simultaneously too

[@posttenebras2812]

Respect, brother, great to see someone with no fear when researching any religion. You're still a Christian if you read the Origin of Species, to understand it and other people's opinions better (for example). If there's truth in it, there's truth in it, regardless of our own personal beliefs. I'm a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day saints but can't say there is no truth in other Churches, or religions. It's always a good read or conversation, and usually I learn something.

[@stunnr8406]

All the best on your journey brother.

[@ChrisTheCasual]

I appreciate it

[@gospelbookreviews]

Thank you for what you said at the beginning. I praise your Christian love and humility.❤

[@ChrisTheCasual]

@gospelbookreviews oh yeah well I thank you for watching the video

[@trinarobinson1052]

Stick of Judah and Stick of Joseph together will testify of Jesus Christ. ❤ Ezekiel 37:16-17 Good luck on your journey. I never served a mission but I remember taking a missionary prep class and the teacher asked all of us to find a missionary scripture. I found one in Doctrine and Covenants and got up to testify of the scripture. I felt the Holy Ghost testify to me that what I was saying was true. The Book of Mormon will bless your life. It has a lot of hidden treasures in it. You can know who the Lord is more completely.

[@ChrisTheCasual]

I can't wait to read through chapter 5 and more of first Nephi

[@DTMSHOW]

GOD BLESS- you're on the right path

[@ChrisTheCasual]

Well thank you

[@stryfezombie1742]

Fun fact ALL of the witnesses testified up to their death bed and NEVER denied what they saw even those who left the church and never came back. Both the 3 witnesses and the 8 saw the plates. Just the 3 witnesses saw the angel, the plates, and the other objects.

[@benzun9600]

I love the book of mormon. I especially like the title of liberty and captain moroni . The stories liberty and freedom and saving grace of Jesus Christ. Along with the stories of the secret combinations. There are so many powerful teachings in the book

[@dinocollins720]

Just subscribed brotha!

[@bradjennings8714]

Keep up the good work!

[@ChrisTheCasual]

Thanks I will

[@randychristensen6503]

12:00 The Smiths and Whitmers were some of the very few that were connected to Joseph Smith that believed what he was telling them at that time. Some of the others are either also in the 8 witnesses (Page) or the 3 witnesses (Cowdery and Harris). The group was very small at the time and a church had not been formed at the time these statements of the 3 and 8 were written.

[@HughHolbrook]

Let’s GO!!!

[@stephensmith9665]

Chris, there is a patern set throughout the Bible that I only realised a lot later in life. I am lifelong LDS by the way. In the beginning of Genesis we see God creating everything, and he creates Adam and Eve and they walk and talk with him in the garden of Eden but they fall and are cast out. They have children and they tell their children of God and what happened to them. Its up to each child as to how they act on this witness going forward. The pattern is they see and then they bear witness. Same thing with Noah being instructed to build an ark, Moses seeing God in the burning bush etc. For the sake ot space/time I fast-forward to Jesus asking the disciples who do men say that I am? There are various example given but Peter tells him - Thou art the Christ, the son of the living God! And Jesus tells him that this knowledge was given him of God. It was not 2 plus years of seeing his miracles or hearing his preaching that gave him that sure knowledge, it was not 4 years of study at the university of Jerusalem, it was not the rubber stamp of the Sanhedrin but it was the confirmation that he, Peter, got from God and it was his personal witness of the resurrected Christ that solidified him into the rock who bore strong and fervent witness that Jesus was and is indeed the Son of God. And in like manner we ask anyone to use that same pattern to establish the truth of this very message, you have the witness of the bible that he is and now you also have a second witness, that of the Book of Mormon, that he came to the earth and that he suffered for the sins of the world and took upon himself death but was resurrected because God so loved he world that he gave his only begotten son. Ask the author of all truth wheter or not the Book of Mormon is true and whether what we tell you is true. We testify it is but a more sure word will come from him in which case then it doesnt matter what anyone else says. Good luck and God bless.