The Book of Mormon: Man-Made or God-Given? | Tad R. Callister | 2016

Without the Book of Mormon, I would not be a Christian but would still be an agnostic. It as well as the existence of living prophets and apostles, and the testimony of the Spirit are what pulled me out of agnosticism.

Google ''Word Print Studies Of The Book of Mormon FAIR''. Pretty solid evidence Joseph Smith did not plagiarize.

..pulled out my worn Book of Mormon, and noted my entries. One in particular struck me, as the page fell open at Third Nephi. I had scrawled 2500 as a reminder of the detail contained in the book. Watching this, and actually hearing that number spoken in relation to the Saviour's visit, was cause to pause and be grateful. Yes, it was a coincidence that I had read and clicked on to this particular talk only a few hours apart, whole searching for some cool guitar clips. Just raises a smile when I think about it. I have a lot to be grateful for.

I wish I had something to believe in.

A brilliant speech. And every word of it true.

I was a Raging Alcoholic.
But four nights of reading The Book of Mormon, I felt the Spirit each night, so much, I forgot to keep drinking destructively.
Been baptised, and without the Divine Book of Mormon, I would not be 45 days sober, and jubilant.
Praise Jesus and the final dispensation in His Name.

The book of Mormon is true i don't need evidence the spirit testify to me .

This is one of my favorite talks on the Book of Mormon! The Book of Mormon IS my rod of iron; I KNOW it is true! And this video describes many of the reasons why.

The Holy Bible is God given.

I have been on both sides. I was an Anti-Christ and a Member of this church and I will vehemently declare that The Book of Mormon is as much the Word of God as is the Bible.

What an excellent speaker.

Hail to the prophet!

Is the Mormon Faith about the contents of the book, or who wrote it. Just trying to understand the foundation of the religion/faith.

I'm thankful for my testimony of Joseph Smith and the book of Mormon. Jesus Christ truly did visit the American content.

I know that The Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ is the word of God by the Holy Spirit. I know it, not of myself, but by the Holy Spirit. What evidences come support my faith in Jesus Christ, but they don't define it. I pray that everyone can have that type of witness and keep it by living the commandments in honesty and truth. That's been my experience thus far.

One of the most sacred experience I've had in my life with the Savior has been while reading the Book of Mormon. I am so grateful to my Father in heaven for this miraculous gift.

I love the Book of Mormon it is Another Testament of Jesus Christ. Joseph Smith is A True Prophet of the Restoration. Oliver Cowdery & Sidney Rigdon are both called of GOD.

I love your talks and books. I love your style and how you use logic and fact with such expertise. I don’t see how anyone could listen to you and not believe! Thank you for sharing your wisdom and talent.

Amen! We have so much evidence but faith and the Spirit are still required. What an absolute miracle it all is!

I had a pornograpy habit that lasted all my adult life, I was unable to break it on my own. I started searching for Christ, seeing if I could find if he was really there, and if so would he heal me, as he did so many others in the Bible. I attended the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints for 9 months, finally read the book. I was healed of my addiction and never looked back, was baptised a member just a few weeks later. Its all true, and there is no other book like it...

I have only been a member for a year now and was given the Book of Mormon. I have read a lot of it. I became ill and had to stop reading for a while. This book is filled with God's spirit. I have learned more and have com closer to Him. This was a great video. God bless you.

Great teaching! I just finished the first reading of The Book of Mormon and I could feel Its great spiritual power! God really speaks through the Book! I am brazilian and my English is not so good, please forgive me!

That old Tax Attorney is amazing on how much he knows. IMHO, Callister and Bytheway are the two most influential people in today's LDS church

I know it's the truth because I prayed about it before I even went to this church I didn't even know anything about this church when I prayed I asked God where he wanted me to go because I knew nothing about his church and this is where he sent me the very next day exactly what I asked for happened

Of course you're right, what person would ever lie for financial gain and historical fame!!!
The very thought

I know it's true! If it wasn't then Joseph Smith would have to be an expert in Philosophy, Geography, Religion, History, Geology, Anthropology, Literature, also a Lucky predictor of future events and much much more...I find it easier to believe he is a Prophet!

I sincerely and enthusiastically appreciate Brother Callister for this fine speech on his findings with regard to the subject of the Book of Mormon. I just want to say that these are dark times in the history of the world. Every day I see the momentum of evil and I feel helpless and unable to help my fellow man to find peace and comfort in the current climate of our country. However, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the gospel of Christ have continued to help me to stay focused and abide in peace.

"All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness

That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works."

(2 Timothy 3:16-17)

One of my favorites! So simply stated and so true! Thank you

De tempos em tempos que há o avanço na obra de Deus parece que a ira do mal tenta nos atingir. Mas como uma muralha cada um dos membros da Igreja com os seus testemunhos e convênios somos impenetráveis e inquebrantáveis, como são tudo o que o Espírito recebe que vem suavemente do Espírito Santo. Amo esta obra.

Before been convert, I knew that must accompany the Bible before one could understand the Bible otherwise the Bible will be meaningless. But after meeting the missionaries and asked do you think Bible alone can help me understand God? They said no. I am with the right people. I would have sent them away. As I read I greatly felt the spirit of God. Indeed this is my testimony and I feel proud to be a member.

By TWO WITNESSES the Truth shall be established.: CHRIST

I met Tad and Sister Callister at the airport several years ago. Humble, articulate, warm people.

I am Ronnie Yopp & can testify that The Book of Mormon is true! I prayed about it for days and God answered my question..pray whole hearted,sincerely he will always answer.

Bro. Callister, great talk, I just wish you would include the next few words in Oliver Cowdry's testimony, where he specifically states that the gift and power of God that Joseph Smith used to translate the plates was through the Urim and Thummim. 😊

Explaining where the Book of Mormon came from its easy. A future time traveler took a Book of Mormon back in time and gave it to Joseph Smith, who then dictated it to his scribes. It then is published and goes normally into the future, then goes back to the past.

Which is easier to accept, the angel story or the time travel story? The latter explains where the Book of Mormon comes from (the future) and who wrote it (no one). At some point someone in the future will travel to the past to give it to Joseph Smith. It then comes around full circle.

It couldn't be more simple.

So why does my head hurt?

For those who say that the Book of Mormon is not true, then i have a few questions.

Do you truly believe that Jesus Christ is God?

If Jesus speaks, do you listen and believe?

In John 10:16, the Savior says:
And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice; and there shall be one fold, and one shepherd.

I dont care if you believe in the Book of Mormon or not, because it is between you and God and not anyone else what you believe. But if you truly say that you believe Jesus is God and that he spoke those words, then how can you not believe that he did what he said in appearing to others not of his current fold and that he would bring them into his fold?

There are records from multiple cultures around the world that state they were visited by God. All stories are different, but does that make them all untrue?

There are recorded histories from Russia, China, Japan, India, and many other countries/cultures that profess their ancestors had visits from a God. Many of their stories have similar teachings as what was taught by Jesus Christ in Jerusalem. Are their stories untrue?

Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints believe that the Book of Mormon came from people who lived in the Americas somewhere. Have you done any research to find any truths to that claim?

The Sioux (Dakota), Potawatomi (Bodéwadmi), Stockbridge (Mahican), and other Indian peoples residing in Wisconsin and Canada. Delegations from the Sauk (Asakiwaki) and Fox (Meskwaki) tribes among many other tribes in North America state in their oral and written histories that their ancestors had visits from the great Spirit. There are also artifacts being found that prove their ancestors were already religious before any Christian missionaries came to them.

In Central and South America, only 1% of the ancient ruins have been discovered, uncovered, or researched. Multiple of the native people who live in Central or in South America have also stated that their ancestors had visits from a Great Spirit or a God. There are also ancient artifacts that depict the visitations as well as a religious culture having been present.

At least 75% of the anachronisms written in the Book of Mormon have now been found either in South, Central, or in North America.

So in the end, if you can only believe that only the Isrealites had God and wrote scripture, then you are blind to the histories of people across the world.

John 3:16 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.

How can God be a merciful God and only tell one people his word and leave the rest to never know him past or present?

He didnt leave them to their own devices, because he loved everyone. Jesus knew that his Apostles didnt know there were people in other lands where they couldn't travel to preach. So he said he would go himself.

Believe in the Book of Mormon or not, but its a fact that something happened around the world whether you believe it or not.

Someday all will be judged. Do you want to be open to possibilities or closed to his word because its not in the Bible? You decide!

This talk never gets old! Amen

one of the best talks i have heard in a long time, beautiful testimony

The man, the myth & the legend! All must read his book “The Infinite Atonement”

Let’s also not forget Luck Smith’s statement in her autobiography; “During our evening conversations, Joseph would occasionally give us some of the most amusing recitals that could be imagined. He would describe the ancient inhabitants of this continent, their dress, mode of travelling, and the animals upon which they rode; their cities, their buildings, with every particular; their mode of warfare; and also their religious worship. This he would do with as much ease, seemingly, as if he had spent his whole life with them."

Joseph Smith was giving these recitals long before the BoM was written.

I'm from the Navajo Nation. I'm from the Tower clan, kin ya ahii. The great Tower. It's on the book of Mormon. There was such a group of people that left the place of Egypt. The people that came out across the red Sea when the great wide water opened wide as dry ground. These were our ancestors that Left Egypt. Even when powerful leaders said no, don't go, but God said, leave now
Do not be afraid of what will happen to you people. These people consider them they came from the great Towers of (permin). Kin ya a hii, Moses names in Navajo is bitter water Ta dii chili, he is the leader that hit the rock with his cane, water came out bitter. Salt clan too, a woman that didn't listen to her husband, she looked back and turned to salt. Like these clans , there are 12 t original clan. All other clans are immigrants into the Navajo Nation the dine. Book of Mormon is the history of native American ancestors story,. Where the Navajo Nation came from. It's true history book, it's not fake, it real story of past American leaders. They had a great fall and became fall away from God. Amen

One is able to discern the truth of God within any religious document. I attended a baptism tonight at a small RLDS church. I carried with me the ESV Bible, The Book of Mormon, and a copy of the Quran. Around my neck? A pagan symbol. Tattooed to the top of my right hand? Alpha and Omega. There is room for everyone at God’s table, including non-believers. Let love rule.


AMDG

Brothers & Sisters we have to remember and consider logic, that within the times of 1800s it was about Minerals & Negotiations as is still prolonging in these times. The Book of Mormon is relative clear as complete. & as also a True Testimony of the Holy Bible but not complete as much persecution was conducted against Prophets of Jesus Christ.

Thank you, Elder Calister!❤

No simple barely literate person could possibly write the book of Mormon its an extremely complex literal work. Gods first words were let there be light science has now proved that every so called atom is light.

You could have 50 degrees form 50 universities and it would not compare to the ability and spiritual skill that the Holy Ghost can give you. The spirit is the ultimate gift that makes man qualified and able to do the work of Heaven.