Question 1

The Book of Mormon is...

Accepted Answer

Another testament of Jesus Christ. Its major writers—Nephi, Jacob, Mormon, Moroni—and its translator, Joseph Smith, were all eyewitnesses of the Lord. A record of His ministry to people who lived in ancient America. True, as attested by the Lord Himself

Question 2

The Book of Mormon affirms...

Accepted Answer

The individual identity of Heavenly Father and His Beloved Son, Jesus Christ. The necessity of the Fall of Adam and the wisdom of Eve, that men might have joy.

Question 3

The Book of Mormon refutes notions that...

Accepted Answer

Revelation ended with the Bible. Infants need to be baptized. Happiness can be found in wickedness. Individual goodness is adequate for exaltation (ordinances and covenants are needed). The Fall of Adam tainted mankind with “original sin.”

Question 4

The Book of Mormon fulfills biblical prophecies that...

Accepted Answer

“Other sheep” shall hear His voice. God will do “a marvelous work and a wonder,” speaking “out of the dust.” The “stick of Judah” and the “stick of Joseph” will become one. Scattered Israel will be gathered “in the latter days” and how that will be done. The land of inheritance for the lineage of Joseph is the Western Hemisphere

Question 5

The Book of Mormon clarifies understanding about...

Accepted Answer

Our premortal existence. Death. It is a necessary component of God’s great plan of happiness. Postmortal existence, which begins in paradise. How the resurrection of the body, reunited with its spirit, becomes an immortal soul. How our judgment by the Lord will be according to our deeds and the desires of our hearts. How ordinances are properly performed: for example, baptism, sacrament, conferring the Holy Ghost. The Atonement of Jesus Christ. The Resurrection. The important role of angels. The eternal nature of priesthood. How human behavior is influenced more by the power of the word than the power of the sword.

Question 6

The Book of Mormon reveals information previously unknown:

Accepted Answer

Baptisms were performed before Jesus Christ was born. Temples were built and used by people in ancient America. Joseph, 11th son of Israel, foresaw the prophetic role of Joseph Smith. Nephi (in 600–592 BC) foresaw the discovery and colonizing of America. Plain and precious parts of the Bible have been lost. The Light of Christ is given to each person. The importance of individual agency and the need for opposition in all things. Warnings about “secret combinations.”