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Some Book of Mormon teachings

While all Mormons believe that the Book of Mormon is the Word of God, others believe the Book of Mormon is a work of fiction - containing some teachings similar to the Bible.

Nevertheless, let's examine some Mormon teachings contained therein.


Man is a sinner and separated from God

2 Nephi 2:21, Mosiah 3:19, Mosiah 4:5, Mosiah 14:6, Alma 5:7, Alma 9:30, Alma 12:22, Alma 26:17, Alma 34:9, Alma 42:14, Moroni 10:25.


The Fall resulted in mankind suffering the consequences of Adam's sin

Mosiah 3:11, Alma 12:22, Alma 42:1-9, Ether 3:2.


The Law does not save

2 Nephi 2:5, 2 Nephi 2:7, 2 Nephi 25:25, 2 Nephi 25:27, Mosiah 3:15, Mosiah 13:28, Alma 34:13-14.


Works do not save; it is a gift

2 Nephi 2:4, 2 Nephi 26:24-27, Ether 12:8, 33.


Salvation comes by Jesus Christ

2 Nephi 31:21, Mosiah 3:12-21, Mosiah 4:7-8, Mosiah 15:8-9, Mosiah 16:13-15, Mosiah 18:20, Alma 7:13-14, Alma 21:9, Helaman 5:9-12.


You must be born again

Mosiah 5:7, Mosiah 27:24-28, Alma 5:14, Alma 7:14, 3 Nephi 9:17.


Now is the day of salvation

2 Nephi 26:11, Alma 5:28-33.


There is no second chance after death

1 Nephi 10:21, 2 Nephi 2:27-29, 2 Nephi 9:38, Alma 34:32-35, Alma 40:11-14, Helaman 13:38.