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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 42:9,  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.

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