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John A. Tvedtnes, "The Bible Code and Biblical Inerrancy," (Mesa, Arizona: FAIR) Does the so-called "Bible Code" prove the Bible is inerrant?

Encyclopedia of Mormonism

The resources listed below are articles available in the Encyclopedia of Mormonism. These links are to information not located on the FAIR Web site.

Victor L. Ludlow, Paul Hedengren and D. Kelly Ogden; "Bible," Encyclopedia of Mormonism, Edited by Daniel H. Ludlow (New York: Macmillan Publishing, 1992), 104-111

Ensign Articles

These articles cited below provide information on the topic of this page. The Ensign is one of the official publications of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. When you click on one of the article links below, you are whisked to the article found in the archives of the Church's Web site.

Franklin S. Gonzalez, "With so many English translations of the Bible that are easy to read, why does the Church still use the King James Version?," Ensign, June 1987, 23.

Robert J. Matthews, "How can I explain the Church's attitude regarding the Bible? A friend of mine objects to the fact that we have additional scriptures and that we believe in the Bible only 'as far as it is translated correctly.'," Ensign, July 1985.

Robert J. Matthews, "The Bible and Its Role in the Restoration," Ensign, July 1979, 41. The Bible not only triggered the First Vision, but clarified other scriptures, produced additional revelation, and helped in restoring key gospel doctrines.

Robert J. Matthews, "The Plain and Precious Parts: How Modern Scripture Helps Us Understand the New Testament," Ensign, September 1975, 5.

Neal A. Maxwell, "The New Testament--A Matchless Portrait of the Savior," Ensign, December 1986, 20. Even though we don't believe the Bible is perfect, it is still inspired, and still a powerful witness of Jesus Christ.

Robert L. Millet, "Joseph Smith and the New Testament," Ensign, December 1986, 28. A look at latter-day contributions relating to the New Testament story.

Monte S. Nyman, "Restoring 'Plain and Precious Parts': The Role of Latter-day Scriptures in Helping Us Understand the Bible," Ensign, December 1981, 19.

John A. Tvedtnes, "Nebuchadnezzar or Nabonidus? Mistaken Identities in the Book of Daniel," Ensign, September 1986, 54. Is the Bible perfect? Apparently not.

Other Resources

The resources listed below are related items available on the Web that should be of interest. These links are to information not located on the FAIR Web site.

Stephen R. Gibson, "Do Latter-day Saints Tear Down the Bible?," One-Minute Answers to Anti-Mormon Questions (Bountiful, Utah: Horizon Publishers) Why do Latter-day Saints tear down the Bible?

Stephen R. Gibson, "Why Believe In the Bible Only "As It Is Translated Correctly"?," One-Minute Answers to Anti-Mormon Questions (Bountiful, Utah: Horizon Publishers) Doesn't it show a lack of faith in the Bible to declare that you only believe it as far as it is translated correctly?

Kevin W. Graham, Sharon's Straw Man Falling Down: Biblical Assault. Do Mormons attack the Bible?

Jeff Lindsay, "Latter-day Saints and the Bible," LDS FAQ This article answers a series of questions about the LDS view on the Bible.

Kerry Shirts, Are Mormons Not Christian Because of Non-Belief in the Bible?. This is a compilation of statements taken from the Journal of Discourses, by LDS leaders during the latter part of 19th century, all testifying to the LDS acceptance of the divine origin of the Bible. It ought to be referenced frequently; it is one of the areas in which we are most frequently taken to task. The statements indicate that we do indeed love and study, and accept as divinely inspired, the Bible.