Holy Bible

The Holy Bible is one of the greatest gifts that God has given to man. Mormons believe it is the word of God, and that it should be studied diligently by all followers of Jesus Christ. English-speaking Mormons use the King James Version of the Holy Bible. They believe that God inspired the men who translated the Bible into English as it is now presented in the King James Version. Other translations and modern language versions may be informative for study, but they may also lose some of the richness, depth, and meaning of the King James Version.

The Bible is invaluable, along with the Book of Mormon, in studying Jesus Christ's teachings and the teachings of the prophets and apostles who were called by God at various times during the history of the world to declare the word of God to the people around them. The Bible provides an important foundation for learning about God's plan for the progress and redemption available to all of mankind through Jesus Christ. Holy Bible Online

Mormons believe that the Bible is essential for their individual and group study. They study the Old Testament and the New Testament for one year each during a four-year cycle of study in their adult and youth Sunday School classes. Many of the speeches given by leaders and members of the Mormon Church quote from passages of the Bible. The Book of Mormon also quotes extensively from Bible passages, especially the words of Isaiah and Malachi.

A section of the Book of Mormon tells of the visitation by the resurrected Jesus Christ to the people who were then living in a part of the Western Hemisphere. During this visit, the Savior taught the people to study the words of Isaiah and the words of Malachi from the Old Testament, and taught them that in Him (Christ) the law of Moses was fulfilled. Mormons believe that studying the Bible and the Book of Mormon are important steps in preparing for the Second Coming of Jesus Christ to this earth, and in preparing for Christ's Millenial reign on earth.

Mormons believe that God did not cease to speak to his children when the Bible was compiled. They believe in other prophets who lived on the earth and taught important truths to the people of their own day which are available to us today. They also believe in a restoration of prophetic gifts in this modern day. This belief in a modern living prophet who speaks for God through inspired revelation concerning today's world and its problems is a unique teaching among Christian denominations. Mormon leaders study the Bible, but do not rely on it alone to guide them in teaching the world about Jesus Christ and Heavenly Father's will for mankind.

See also Mormon books, Scriptures, and Joseph Smith Translation of the Bible