Church leaders and missionaries often instruct members and investigators of the religion that once they confirm through prayer that the book of mormon is true, they can then. If you are wondering about this books message, it is based on lds and the beliefs, doctrines, and teachings based on living prophets from within the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. The phrase armor of god is derived from ephesians 6. Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of god, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. A prayer to put on the armor of god by debbie mcdaniel do not be afraid of them. You might say that satan desires you and will do anything to get you. Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness. Mar 11, 2018 make sure god is welcome in your life, then ask him what he says about the book of mormon.
The other side displays the individual pieces of armor and their scriptural description and reference ephesians 6. All lessons addressing pornography april 2020 general conference basic beliefs bible videos book of mormon videos broadcasts and live events. How god uses the full armor of god to deliver us from the evil one sws16 duration. Armor of god great protection for families mormon family. Whole armor of god is a new card game for kids that will be available this fall from covenant communications. Our sacrament meeting focused on the book of mormon, which is also the topic of the next general conference talk im supposed to blog about, gods compelling witness. The armor of god ebook provides historically accurate images and descriptions of a roman centurions armor, then draws important correlations to god s spiritual armor. Study some of the most important scriptures in the book of mormon with our book of mormon scriptures bookmark. Put on the whole armour of god, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. But if we do, we will be able to withstand satans attacks. Put on the full armor of god, so that you will be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil. Mormon church of satans fig tree marketplace for naive jehovahs and fake jehovahs witnesses. This book teaches you of the tactics the devil uses. However, prominent books and documents such as the 1958 edition of bruce mcconkies book mormon doctrine and the 1968 byu honor code as well as recent church pamphlets explicitly condemn the use of birth.
In the wilderness, brian has time to ponder the book of mormon and use it to help solve the problems in his life. Cramer is the author of the worth of a soul, great shall be your joy, conquering your own goliaths, in the arms of his love, and putting on the armor of god. The phrase armor of god, has been ingrained into the mormon culture ever since i was a deacon and it probably goes back many generations. It features all 25 doctrinal mastery scriptures from the book of mormon.
If youre not familiar with this book, it is a companion to the book of mormon and. They wore armor for protection in battle, but they received their strength and faith from their mothers, who taught them to put on the whole armor of god. Choose the right way childrens songbook, 160 music. A righteous king from the book of mormon a companion book of scripture to the bible warns us to watch our thoughts. Aug 01, 2015 this enemy always fails miserably when he meets a woman dressed for the occasion. From an lds perspective, it boldly speaks of the reality and power of satan and his minions. Cramer quotes, the devil is a dirty fighter, and we must be aware of his tactics. Errors of mormonism by keith piper but though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed. The book of mormon states, and behold, in the end of this book ye shall see that this gadianton did prove the overthrow, yea, almost the entire destruction of the people of nephi helaman 2. The armor of god, more than a mere biblical description of the believers inventory, is a god given action plan to the beleiver for putting on god s protection while developing a personalized strategy to secure victory. In the book of mormon, the warriors used shields to protect them from the swords, spears, arrows, and other weapons of their foes. It was first published in march 1830, just one month before smith formally founded the church of latterday saints.
The armor of god coin is carried as a protection and a physical reminder to be faithful and valiant as we move forward in our daily battles for truth and. The lds church teaches members from childhood to rely upon feeling the spirit to confirm truth, promoting a personal connection to god which stems from its uniquely powerful priesthoodconferred gift of the spirit. Now, i could talk about the evidence president callister put forth for proving the book of mormon, or rather, the evidence he said would be necessary to disprove it, but. Although many students of the scriptures are familiar with the armorofgod themes found in ephesians 6 and also doctrine and covenants 27. Oct 07, 2019 ether states book of mormon, page 546 that the last king coriantumr was pursued by the rebel shiz eastward, even to the borders of the sea shore, and in a later campaign he fled to the waters of ripliancum, which, by interpretation, is large, or to exceed all, where a battle was fought in which coriantumr was victorious. And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace. What does the book of mormon say about the armor of god. The armor of god bible study book by priscilla shirer. He says, but this much i can tell you, that if ye do not watch yourselves, and your thoughts, and your words, and your deeds, and observe the commandments of god, and continue in the faith of what ye have heard concerning the. This appears to be the standard contemporary version of the text, but is missing the lds chapter summaries. I myself was one of the naive, when fig tree marketplace used to be stoops manufacturing, in aurora, missouri. Jan 01, 2015 the armor of god bible study book book. Early in his career as prophet, seer, and revelator of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, smith wrote the book of mormon, which he claimed to be the fullness of the everlasting gospel.
I read this book and it has many good ideas and thoughts on how to win battles and putting on the whole armor of god. But since we are of the day, let us be sober, having put on the breastplate of faith and love, and as a. This has been a great book in helping me more clearly understand and teach my family this great gospel doctrine. Part 1 of this series will focus on the armor that we figuratively put on, and part 2 will focus on the shield and sword that we carry with us. In 1999, the article was read by lloyd newell for the farms audiotape series pressing forward with the book of mormon. Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts.
The wrath of jehovah god is upon you, mormon church of satan. Understanding latterday saintswhere did the mormon church. In it are passages that proclaim there is only one god and that god cant change. This year i decided to pick putting on the armor of god as an area of focus for my family. The armor of god, more than a mere biblical description of the believers inventory, is a godgiven action plan to the beleiver for putting on gods protection while developing a personalized strategy to secure victory. And now behold, i ask of you, my brethren of the church, 1 have ye spiritually been born of god. In the book of mormon, the warriors used shields to protect them. Tvedtnes, rod and sword as the word of god, journal of book of mormon studies 52 fall 1996. Apr 10, 2001 the next item of protection in the armor of god is taking the shield of faith. Wednesday, december 17, 2014 christmas in the book of mormon.
Rather, the symbolic value of armor can be seen in a number of its passages, and in some cases, the spiritual attributes associated with specific pieces of armor are similar to those developed in ancient israelite warfare, as well as in ephesians 6 and doctrine and covenants 27. Dec 18, 2007 the mormon church distributes free copies of the king james version of the bible and the book of mormon. When in comes to birth control, the mormons seem to believe that the decision of when and how many children to have should be left up to the couple. Dare to do right childrens songbook, 158 sheet music. Kapp many readers of the book of mormon are familiar with these three striking questions from alma the younger, recorded in alma chapter 5, verse 14 and now behold, i ask of you, my brethren of the church, 1 have ye spiritually been born of god. The scriptures use a powerful illustration to teach us how to protect ourselves in the battle against evil. These great books have been produced out of a desire to help others better prepare for adversity and learn the great power, strength, and support available through jesus christ. See more ideas about armor of god, god and spiritual warfare. He says, but this much i can tell you, that if ye do not watch yourselves, and your thoughts, and your words, and your deeds, and observe the commandments of god. What makes the book of mormon s references to armor so powerful is that they are not just casual. Each piece is important, but they all work together for our spiritual protection.
God s word is the best evidence anyone could ever hope for. Necia starr church bible teachings bible scriptures faith bible salvation scriptures helmet of salvation prayer of salvation armor of god spiritual warfare prayer warrior. With all the wars found in the book of mormon, battle armor provides the perfect analogy for protecting. What makes the book of mormon s references to armor so powerful is that they are not just casual details inserted. This high relief coin incorporates two soldiers on one side male and female clothed in each piece of armor described in ephesians 6 surrounded by put on the whole armor of god and the declaration standing firm in faith. Oct 24, 20 a righteous king from the book of mormon a companion book of scripture to the bible warns us to watch our thoughts. Also it does not have a table of contents and is thus difficult to navigate.
To ciadia supernazi danite dallin oaks, mormon church of. The author quotes the scriptures along with prophets. As a biblical reference, the metaphor may refer to physical armour worn by god in metaphorical battles, or it may refer to vigilant righteousness in general as bestowed by the grace of god romans. Church leaders and missionaries often instruct members and investigators of the religion that once they confirm through prayer that the book of mormon is true, they can then know that joseph smith was a true prophet of god, which naturally means the lds church is christs one true church.
Kapp many readers of the book of mormon are familiar with these three striking questions from alma the younger, recorded in alma chapter 5, verse 14. For 2 to 4 players, the object of the game is to be the first to put on all 6 pieces of the armor of god. For your free copy of the bible, go to free holy bible and for a free book of mormon, go to free book of mormon. The armour of god the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Understanding latterday saintswhere did the mormon. This is a comprehensive defense strategy, and we have to pay attention to all parts of this armor god offers. Although many students of the scriptures are familiar with the armorofgod themes found in ephesians 6 and also doctrine and covenants 27, they may not recognize that the book of mormon also contains of a number of spiritual or symbolic references to armor. See lesson 26 and 27 in book of mormonprimary 4 manual. If youre not familiar with this book, it is a companion to the book of mormon and contains modern revelation given to joseph smith during the 1800s. Take upon yourself the whole armor of god byu speeches. Nov 02, 2017 although many students of the scriptures are familiar with the armor of god themes found in ephesians 6 and also doctrine and covenants 27, they may not recognize that the book of mormon also contains of a number of spiritual or symbolic references to armor. The armor of god ebook provides historically accurate images and descriptions of a roman centurions armor, then draws important correlations to gods spiritual armor. This enemy always fails miserably when he meets a woman dressed for the occasion.
Ether states book of mormon, page 546 that the last king coriantumr was pursued by the rebel shiz eastward, even to the borders of the sea shore, and in a later campaign he fled to the waters of ripliancum, which, by interpretation, is large, or to exceed all, where a battle was fought in which coriantumr was victorious. The armor of god the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Therefore, take up the full armor of god, so that you will be able to resist in the evil day, and having done everything, to stand firm. As a biblical reference, the metaphor may refer to physical armour worn by god in metaphorical battles, or it may refer to vigilant righteousness in general as. Similarly, procopius laid much of the blame for the degeneration of the roman empire on justinian. Apr 03, 2020 donning the armor of god a book on the mormon church. The armor of god gospel doctrine supplement meridian magazine. These connections demonstrate that armorofgod themes are not absent from the book of mormon. This spiritual symbolism is especially significant in the book of mormon because it repeatedly depicts how armies won or lost military. Find out how you can wear the armor by reading this classic book by steven.
But as powerful as he is it testifies of jesus and how he is infinitely more powerful, and how, by putting on the armor of god and trusting in his power we can overcome temptation and sin, especially sexual sin. The mormon church distributes free copies of the king james version of the bible and the book of mormon. In football, the quarterback has an offensive line that forms a pocket in front of him to shield him from the opponents. We may forget at times but one thing is true this world is a. Putting on the whole armor of god takes time and effort. Living the gospel helps us to remember what we learn. Donning the armor of god a book on the mormon church. Jul 28, 2014 11 put on the whole armour of god, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. Odds are, youll feel him tell you that the book of mormon is true, and once you have that witness, any further evidence is unnecessary. Put on the whole armor of god, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. The next item of protection in the armor of god is taking the shield of faith.
This spiritual symbolism is especially significant in the book of mormon because it repeatedly depicts how armies won or. Wherefore, lift up your hearts and rejoice, and gird up your. The armor of god gospel doctrine supplement meridian. In any case, smiths translation of the golden plates is known as the book of mormon.
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