Do Mormons regard the Bible as Holy Scripture and the word of God?

Jesus answered…

I personally enjoy The Bible as one of my favorite books. I know it is the word of The Lord. As I read the bible, I also tried to study where it came from. Before joining the church, I did believe that the bible was the word of God. But why? I believed in it before reading it... Well, the reason why I know, is because I ask God and He answered me. There is no other way. I wasn't there when it was translated, so how can I know? Some people just believe that it is true because everybody else says so. Heavenly Father can answer our prayers, why don't we ask Him?

Chud answered…

Very much so, we regard the Bible as canon of scripture but we believe there are more of God's words. This is not a reflection on the Holy Bible being insufficient or bad, simply God has many things He wants us to know. We study the Bible very often in church meetings such as Sunday School. I also study it with my wife every night. It is the word of God and we are blessed to have it.

Dallin answered…

I read the Bible often and regard it to the word of God. The Bible is and important part of our beliefs and so are other scriptures, such as the Book of Mormon. I know that both books, the Bible and the Book of Mormon,are the word of God.God has shown us his love and given us two books that testify of his love and his commandments. The Book of Mormon does not discredit the Bible in any way, rather it gives us more understanding into God's plan for his children. We love and use both books as Holy Scripture.

Ally answered…

YES. Definately YES.

Joseph answered…

One cannot accept the Book of Mormon as scripture and not also accept the Bible as scripture. The Book of Mormon testifies of the Bible. The Church wants the members to us both so much that our current editions all have an extensive foot note system that includes cross references to passages that discuss similar things.

John answered…

Yes, Mormons do believe the Bible to be Holy Scripture. Sadly, there are many different Bibles out there and they teach different principles. Because different Bibles teach Christ's doctorine in different ways, we need the Book of Mormon to correct the confusing bits of doctorine found in the Bible.

Richard answered…

Yes, we believe the Bible to be the word of God. The problem is that it has been translated and edited so many times that some doctine has been lost. We believe that the Book of Mormon fills in any of those gaps and that between the two we have the fullness of God's Gospel

Patrick answered…

We do regard the Bible as scripture and the word of God. We carry it with us and read from the Bible and the Book of Mormon. I know both to be the word of God and by reading them we can come closer to God than any other form of written or spoken word. I have a simple way of describing the relationship between the Bible and Book of Mormon which we believe both to be the word of God. Think of the Bible as a map to a state or country and the Book of Mormon as a detailed map to one or two of the cities in that state. Both books testify of Christ the Bible is a testimony of Christ and his people in the old world and the Book of Mormon is the testimony and writings of his people in the Americas. I know the Church of Jesus Christ is True and the Bible and Book of Mormon work hand in hand to guide us back to live with or loving Father in Heaven.

Brian answered…

Yes as in the Intro page to the Book Of Mormon, we use it as a companion to the Bible. The bible contains a lot of stories of ancient prophets that were on the earth before Christ was and while he was on the earth and shortly after.

The Book of Mormon has prophets living right before Christ to hundreds of years after his death.

Chaz answered…

Absolutely, although we may differ with fellow Christians in our understanding that God has not limited Himself to constructing only a single canon of scripture. For example, we also believe The Book of Mormon to be scripture, comparable to the Bible. That does not, however, diminish the importance of the Bible in the slightest. In fact, The Book of Mormon actually contains many direct references to Biblical verses, especially those written by Isaiah and other prophets who wrote most clearly about Jesus Christ. All scripture is given to us by God for our profit and learning. If you have a Book of Mormon, see 1 Nephi, Chapter 19, Verse 23.

James answered…

Yes. I believe the Bible is Holy Scripture and the word of God as far as it is translated correctly.

Dan answered…

Yes, very definitely. The Holy Bible is a powerful and important volume of scripture written by holy men of God that is a text in which I strongly believe. I know these writings

Carl answered…

The church's articles of faith state "we believe the Bible to be the word of God, as far as it is translated correctly." I, for one, am quite comfortable simply saying that some parts of the Bible are simply uninspired, however they got there. However, the vast majority of it is foundational to our understanding of God's dealing with man and Christ's earthly ministry, and is well worth studying.

Alex Clark answered…

While we often quote, read, and testify out of the Book of Mormon, we do certainly believe in the Bible to be the word of God. The Bible is the first and truly original witness of Jesus Christ. We have the Book of Mormon as a companion to the Bible to confirm that God does all that he promises. There are lessons that we can only learn by applying biblical study to our daily lives. The Bible is true and as we learn what the Bible holds, we learn how to love the Bible as a part of our life. I love the Bible and while I know the Bible is hard to comprehend in places, I love to study the Bible deeply. My hope is to gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of this volume of scripture and grow to love studying this book everyday of my life.

Jacob McAbee answered…

The Bible is a majorly important book in our religion. It testifies of Jesus Christ. If you read our name, you'll notice his name is the center of our religion

Joe Newman answered…

Yes, I'm reading the Old testament right now in my personal scripture study. This is my second time all the way through and I love it. David is one of my personal heroes. He is so humble and repentant, probably because God had made him so mighty and then he made some real serious bad choices. His example of humility and respect for God inspires me to be more reverent towards God and careful not to fall in the traps of the world. The old and new testaments have been an integral part of my faith in God and my life choices.

LeeAnn answered…

Oh yes! I love the Bible and the teachings of Christ and of God found in the Bible. It is a powerful record and witness that Jesus Christ is the Divine Son of our Heavenly Father. The Bible came from "holy men of God as they were moved upon by the Holy Ghost (2 Peter 1:20-21). I know some don't understand and assume because of the Book of Mormon that Mormons do not believe in the doctrine of the Holy Bible. The Book of Mormon supports and exalts the Bible. It's "Another Testament of Jesus Christ" and as such re enforces the doctrines and teachings of Christ and God in the Bible, the Book of Mormon does not replace the Bible.

Lyla Finau Nock answered…

 Yes, we know that the Bible is Holy Scripture, as long as it is translated correctly. 

Kameron answered…

We believe the Bible to be the word of God as far as it is translated correctly.

Jared answered…

I believe the Bible to be the word of God, just as every other Christian believes it to be true. It is a Holy scripture to help guide us in this life. When I read the Bible it only strengthens my testimony that God knows who I am and he has a plan and a purpose for each one of us. When I put myself in the stories from the Bible, answers to life's challenges come, and an over whelming happiness fills my heart. I know that the Bible not only is scripture for me to learn from, but it is a tool to help me in my journey back to my Father in Heaven.

Stephanie answered…

 Last year my husband and I participated in a 90-day bible reading challenge with friends of other faiths. Mormons love and revere the bible as much as those of other Christian sects and it was wonderful to come together to read and discuss the words of God in the Bible. Through that experience I have gained a greater testimony of the bible and its divine message about our Saviour. I love it. The LDS church believes that some things in the bible have been taken out or changed. However, the overall majority of the bible has been miraculously preserved for us today. If you were to look at my scriptures, you'd see that the bible comes first out of our four standard works, followed by the Book of Mormon, Doctrine and Covenants, and Pearl of Great Price.

Jared answered…

I absolutely love the bible. God has truly loved all his children from the vary beginning, and nothing shows that to me more than the bible. Even when we as a people have strayed god has always sent prophets to guide us back to him. And most importantly I love the life of our savior Jesus Christ which is uniquely told within the new testament.

Mike. answered…

 YES. The Holy Bible is the inspired Word of God revealed through the Holy Spirit to Messengers of God on earth. We usually read from the King James Version. The Holy Bible used together with the Book of Mormon gives us the full picture of God's plan for our present happiness and eternal salvation.

Spencer answered…

 We believe that the bible is the word of god as far as it is translated correctly.

Taylor answered…

Absolutely! I read from both the Bible and the Book of Mormon each day. These two witnesses of Christ establish the truth and divinity of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Since it is the same Gospel, by the same Savior of the world it is easy to study from both sets of Scripture and helps one come closer to the things we need to learn in life.

Brandon Robinson answered…

Absotivly Posilutly! The Bible has been the Word of God and will always be the word of God. However, when the Bible was compiled after the death of the Christ and the Apostles were killed, there were many important truths that have been changed due to misunderstanding, lost due to carelessness in translation, or things that have yet to be found. The Bible is the history of the Jews and inspirational writings of the prophets and is certainly the Word of God, but it is not perfect.

Patrick answered…

We say that the Bible is part of the Holy Scriptures (along with the Book of Mormon, Doctrine and Covenants, and the Pearl of Great Price) and that the Bible is the word of God as far as it is correctly translated.

Monique answered…

Simply put - yes we do.

Bright answered…

Yes,Mormons believe the Bible to be the word of God as far as it is correctly translated.

William answered…

We regard the Holy Bible as sacred scripture. We use the King James Version in English-language worship services. Other versions are used for those who speak languages other than English.

Kyle answered…

Yes.

Brian answered…

Yes. We believe that “all scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable” (2 Timothy 3:16).

I am perplexed by any who would question our belief in the Bible and our position as Christians. The name of the Church is The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. We read from the Bible weekly in our meetings and daily in our personal scripture study. Church leaders quote from the Bible nearly 200 times in many of our church-wide meetings. Our Church is organized and functions like the Church that Christ and His Apostles established in the New Testament.

The Bible has blessed my life as I read I am able to draw closer to my Savior, Jesus Christ.

Bill answered…

Absolutely, and in fact possibly more literally than many others. The Bible is the word of God, not merely stories, selected and gathered for our use today. The words and narrative bear strong testimony of the Savior, Jesus Christ; including the Old Testament. I love to read of the love of our Heavenly Father. I know the people whose lives are shared within those pages lived. Adam, Eve, Abraham, Jacob, Isaiah, Noah, Peter, James, Paul, Ruth and countless others all lived and their lives are examples for us. Their words and testimonies are precious and applicable to us and our lives. I have spent years studying (both formally in school and personally at home) their lives and testimonies and they are precious to me.
Is the Bible perfect? No, it has suffered some through translation- either by mistakes of men or in some cases specifically altered. But, we can know those things that are true by the special feelings that come while reading the scriptures, by testimony of the Holy Spirit. Also, we can compare it with those things taught in the Book of Mormon, sometimes called “A second witness of Jesus Christ”. The Book of Mormon was translated from the original writings to English only once, and that by inspiration. Likewise it has been translated only once from English to many other languages- again by inspiration.
Is it the complete word of God? Meaning, there would be no more after it? No, as evidenced by several prophet’s words found in its own pages (including Moses and Amos). And, I am so thankful we continue to receive guidance from the Lord- not only personally through guidance of the Spirit, but also through chosen prophets in these days—harkening back to how God communicated to our forefathers as recorded in the Bible.

Sarah answered…

There are many out there that are confused and are under the impression that Mormons do not believe in the Bible. This could not be further from the truth. We read and study its teachings, most often within Sunday School at church. We revere, believe and love the Holy Bible. It is a testament of Jesus Christ, and as such, something we treasure greatly. I have heard it said that those of our faith use as substitution the "Mormon Bible"(referring to the Book of Mormon). This is also untrue.We consider both the Bible and the Book of Mormon to be doctrine, and a foundation for coming closer to the Savior by learning about him and his teachings.Haven't you ever wondered how the people of the Americas were to know about Christ; aren't they also entitled to receive word of Him? We believe they did receive revelation of Christ, and were visited by Him after His Resurrection. The record of these event are found in the Book of Mormon. This is meant as another testament of Jesus Christ from another people.

Mike answered…

Yup!

Ben Martin answered…

Well... how to make this as blatent and clear as possible... Yes. Haha it's that easy. We use the bible. As a matter of fact we are studying the new testament during sunday school this year. The bible has a lot of sweet stories with a lot of good advice. So, to be frank... do human beings need lungs to breathe?

Kurtus Beck answered…

 in the mormon church we study both the book of mormon and the bible, we belive the bible to be the word of god as long as it is translated correctly and the book of mormon to also be the word of god 

Laura answered…

I love the Bible and know that it contains the writings of holy prophets of God, both in the Old and New Testament. I am currently re-reading the New Testament and find comfort in reading its inspired words. I know that feeling comes from the Holy Ghost and lets me know that the Bible contains the word of God.

E. Carlson answered…

Yes. It was by the power of the Holy Spirit - through the words of Biblical Scripture - that got this whole thing rolling! You see, shortly after the resurrection of Christ and His ascension into heaven, the fulness of His gospel was lost from the earth. This happened because the people rejected and killed the Apostles. Without Prophets and Apostles, Priesthood authority was soon lost from the earth. Without the Priesthood, you can't act in God's name - you can't be the true church. We are the very church that Christ organized during Bible and Book of Mormon times. Because of living Prophets today, we have that Priesthood authority. We can act in God's name.

Brenton answered…

Absolutely. The Bible is the word of God and is a great source of direction in our lives. However, because the Bible has been around for so long and gone through so many different translations and through the hands of men, it has lost some of the original doctrines and meanings of passages that were intended in the original. That does not make it any less true or important, but it is a cause of much confusion and contention between different denominations. Therefore, we must trust the Spirit of God to help us know what is the true interpretation, and we believe that through Joseph Smith, God restored much of those lost truths.

Cassandra answered…

I love the Bible. It's such a fascinating book, and I feel close to God as I read about the lives of the prophets and other people who carried out God's purposes. The Bible is also the basis for a lot of the revelation received by our latter-day prophets--many of the revelations received by LDS prophets start out with an explanation of how he was reading the Bible and had a question about what it taught.

Jonathan answered…

Yes! I love the Bible, especially the New Testament. The Bible was written by prophets who were inspired of God to write as they were influenced by the Holy Spirit of God. It is a record of people who were just like us, minus advanced technology. But the more I read the Bible the more I see the same undercurrents running through it as I read in the Book of Mormon: be faithful, be grateful, be true to God; love the Savior of the world and follow Him and you will be saved together with those you love. To me the Bible is the strong bedrock that the gospel of Jesus Christ is built upon. Without the Bible, we would all have turned away from God long ago. It feels good to my soul when I read it, and I know that without it I would not understand how crucial all books of scripture are to my faith's foundation.

Ryan answered…

The Holy Bible is an incredible and irreplaceable book! Where else can one read the first-hand account of apostles and others who witnessed the Lord's life, teachings, and mission?! It is a tremendous blessing for our lives today and yes, the Word of God!
As originally spoken and recorded, the holy scriptures were inspired through the Holy Ghost. They were pure truth. Over time, those words were passed through human hands, who copied and translated them. Whether an honest mistake; carelessness; or corrupt purposes, errors or omissions have crept into the text of the Bible, changing the author's original intent. Look at Hebrews 6:1 for a simple example: ‘Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection.’ If a man leaves the principles of the doctrine of Christ, how can he be saved in the principles?
We need not be concerned about the validity of concepts contained in the Bible. The Holy Ghost first motivated and inspired those individuals who have recorded the scriptures. As guided by the same Spirit, when we read the wonderful words, we can be enlightened to understand the truths that the original authors intended. We also have the advantage of access to other authorized writings, such as The Book of Mormon and words of prophets who live in our modern day, who add clarification to the interpretation of the Bible where such errors in the text may exist.

Laurie answered…

We believe the Bible to be the word of God. We use the King James version of the Bible, and it goes hand in hand with the Book of Mormon, which is another Testament of Jesus Christ. I love to read the Old Testament especially because it is such a witness to me that God knows and loves each one of us, and is willing to keep giving us chances to do the things He wants us to do.

Garland Hatch answered…

yes. we do. In the mouth of 2 or 3 witness, shall the truth be established. The Bible is one witness for Christ. The Book of Mormon is another witness for Christ. One must read them both and pray about them, and the Lord will manifiest the truthfulness to the sincere seeker of truth.

Josh answered…

I think of scriptures like chocolate cake. I LOVE chocolate cake.

The Bible is just half of the cake. But if I could have another half of chocolate cake, I would

The Book Of Mormon is another piece of chocolate cake. Full of goodness. :)

Cheryl answered…

We absolutely believe that the Bible is the Word of God. We know that God gave man the Bible to record the lives and teachings of his prophets in early time. In the Bible we find record of His son's birth and his life with his chosen people. Teaching them and bringing them closer to his Father, our Father, in Heaven. We believe that the Bible is a sacred book of Scripture with many of his early prophets telling us of their lives and how they directed Heavenly Fathers children during their lives here on earth. It was written by holy men as directed by God. In this same way he also spoke too and taught others of His children. This is what the Book of Mormon records. His Holy Scripture as given to those of his children who were sent out of Israel and it too very much supports the Bible and Heavenly Fathers messages to his children.

Rachel answered…

Yes of course! We believe the Holy Bible is God's word that was given to his prophets before during and after the life of our Savior, Jesus Christ. We read it & study it as we do the Book of Mormon as they are both books that testify of Jesus Christ.

Andy answered…

Yes we do.
"We believe the Bible to be the word of God as far as it is translated correctly we also believe the Book of Mormon to be the word of God Articles of Faith 18."

Bryan answered…

We sure do regard the bible as Holy Scripture! If anyone would look at the church's past, and read about Joseph Smith, they would find out that the Bible is the thing that really helped young Joseph the most. Especially James 1:5. Through his study of the Bible, he was lead to pray to our Heavenly Father and received divine revelation.

Jason answered…

We certainly do! How can anyone not love the stories of Jesus and His apostles and prophets found in the Bible? There are more formal answers out there, I'm sure, to this question, but I've always thought that the best way to show our love of the Bible is to share my favorite scripture story.

In the 8th chapter of Matthew, Christ comes down from the mountain where He has been teaching and is approached by a leper:

"And, behold, there came a leper and worshiped him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean.
And Jesus put forth his hand, and touched him, saying, I will; be thou clean. And immediately his leprosy was cleansed" (Matt. 8:2-3).

Is there a better example of Christ's love and compassion in all of Scripture (other than the Atonement itself) than these two simple verses? The Savior doesn't wait to cleanse the man. He doesn't make him jump through a bunch of hoops or beg. The man expresses his faith, humbles himself, and Christ immediately responds.

And don't I, don't we all, need to say the exact same prayer? I think for all of us who are willing to ask to be cleansed of our sins, His answer will probably be the same: "I will; be thou clean." No wonder the Gospel's primary message is one of hope.

Do we believe the Bible to be Holy Scripture? Of course we do. It teaches too much about Christ for us not to believe.

Reece Johnson answered…

We believe the bible to be the word of god as far as it is translated correctly, the bible contains ancient scripture recorded by holy prophets. Just as the bible contains holy scripture, so does The Book of Mormon which is another testament of Jesus Christ.

Devin answered…

Of course! The Bible was written by Prophets and Apostles of Christ, to testify of Him and of His Divine Mission. Unfortunately, when the writings were compiled, the Priesthood Authority Or permission to act in God's name was not on the earth. Without that authority, many important parts of the Bible were lost. Today, we use the Bible as the word of God, but know that it is incomplete due to many translations without the inspiration from God. But because God loves us, He provided another witness of Jesus Christ - It, too, was written by Prophets and Apostles of old, but of another fold of Christ's people in the Americas. This second witness is known as the Book of Mormon. 

Eric. answered…

Yep.
I fell in love with the Bible when I finally took the effort to read it on my own.

It's a companion scripture that opens doors to understanding in the Book of Mormon, just as the Book of Mormon's script opens doors of understanding in the Bible.

As with any important text, it does matter how it's been translated, and it does require true study, but as long as it's been translated correctly, we're all about it.

Bret answered…

The Bible is the word of God and is Holy Scripture "as far as it is translated correctly" (Article of Faith 8). While the Bible is a wonderful book and contains many truths of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, over the years some of the plain and precious truths of the Bible were lost in translation. I feel it is a blessing to have the Bible to read the words of the Prophets and am thankful to have read if from cover to cover.

Devin Baker answered…

Yes Mormons are christians we belive in the christ being the son of god and in the bible as the word of the lord

Alex Jenkins answered…

Of course! The Holy Bible is revered by Mormons. It is a powerful and important insight to the lives of prophets that came before us. It is rich in history, doctrine and sermons. Most importantly, though, is it let's us read of the ministry of Jesus Christ, of whom our religion is centered around. It speaks of His ministry, his birth, life, death and resurrection. It is beautiful and true.

Jamie answered…

Yes, as far as it is translated correctly. We believe that the Bible is an important, holy record that serves as a witness that Jesus Christ is the Son of our Heavenly Father. We also believe the Book of Mormon to be the word of God and another witness of Jesus Christ.

Michael Noble answered…

Mormons ABSOLUTELY accept the Bible, Old and New Testament, as God's Word. The Bible contains compilations of some writings of past prophets and apostles, such as Paul, Peter, and Moses. The Bible is the record of God's dealings with those in the Israel area. Without the Bible, Christianity would not exist. How blessed we are to have the Bible especially in our time. As far as it has not been altered we accept the Bible as God's Word.

Todd answered…

 Yes, there is no doubt that we believe the Bible to be the word of God. It truly testifies of Christ, that he lives and loves us. It is a beautiful book.  

JUAN IVAN answered…

YES; WE BELIEVE THAT THE HOLY BIBLE IS HOLY SCRIPTURE BUT WE ALSO BELIEVE THAT THE LORD HAS REVELED MORE SCRIPTURE TO US IN THIS LATTER DAYS AND THAT EVIDENCE IS THE BOOK OF MORMON ANOTHER TESTAMENT OF JESUS CHRIST...

Derek answered…

Yes, the Bible is the word of God, from the mouth of the prophets. The Bible contains a great history of the Jews and their relationship with God. Through the teachings and commandments of the prophets, given to them from God, we can use this as guidance in our life and know how we can come closer to are Heavenly Father and one day return to his presence. Also we believe that God just of old, continues to help us and to guide us, through the prophet today and other holy scripture such as the Book of Mormon.

Taylor answered…

God's truth can be found in many places, and revelation can come to any person on earth. Mormons believe that the Bible is "the word of God as far as it is translated correctly" -8th Article of Faith. We understand that the Bible has lost many precious truths over the course of various translations, but the truth and inspiration that is gleaned from the Bible is impossible to ignore.
When read and interpreted with the Holy Spirit of God, the Bible is the very word of God, and is considered as such in the Church today.

In the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints we use the King James Version of the Holy Bible.   

Lindsy answered…

Yes! We believe that the Bible works hand in hand with the Book of Mormon.

Tasanee answered…

We are taught that all scripture is given by the inspiration of God. We believe that the Bible was given to man through inspiration and therefore is scripture. We believe that through the Holy Ghost anyone can receive a witness from God that it is scripture. That the Bible is just one of many witnesses and books given to man to know that Jesus is Christ the Messiah of the World.

Nick answered…

Mormons consider the Bible to be official scripture and adhere to its teachings as doctrine. Mormons use the King James Version of the Bible. It is revered as a testament of Jesus Christ and is a collection of sacred writings that contain revelations from God and an account of God’s dealings with His people in the Old world.

The Bible covers centuries starting with the creation of the world and the first man Adam down to the death of the Apostles of Jesus Christ. The Bible is divided into the Old and New Testaments. The Old Testament covers sacred writings before the birth of Christ. The New Testament tells the life of the Savior and the establishment of Christ’s Church.

The Mormon Church does accept information that was revealed during a translation of the Bible done by Joseph Smith. In August 1830, just after Joseph Smith finished the translation of the Book of Mormon and the Mormon Church had been organized. Joseph Smith began translating the King James Version of the Bible. This translation was not from one language to another but actual revelation Joseph Smith received from God concerning information that had been lost or changed in the Bible over time by scholars and other translators.

Joseph Smith’s translation of the Bible took three years to complete and he was still preparing it for printing when he was killed in 1844. Sidney Rigdon worked as Joseph’s scribe for most of the three years, but Oliver Cowdery and John Whitmer also occasionally fulfilled this role.

Joseph learned about many things that had been lost from Christ’s Church. Some of the most significant information restored by Joseph’s translation of the Bible are eight years old as the age of accountability, the history of the prophet Melchizedek and the Melchizedek Priesthood, and information about Enoch. When Joseph died his translation of the Bible included 477 pages of manuscript and a King James Bible with notations in it.

Today, the Joseph Smith Translation of the Bible is not the official Bible of the Mormon Church. Members use the King James Version, but the footnotes include significant information and changes that were restored by Joseph Smith.

Mormon leaders encourage members to study the Bible as completely as possible. This is because the Bible helps you to understand and know God. It also helps us to understand His love for His children, the life of Jesus Christ, and Christ’s teachings.

Gina answered…

Indeed, we do! It is just as sacred as the Book of Mormon. Or, better said, the Book of Mormon is just as sacred as the Bible.

Ben answered…

Yes Mormons still think that the Bible is the word of God. The Book of Mormon is a second witness of Jesus Christ. The Book of Mormon is the the history and spiritual workings of the people on the American continent.

Marcus Bean answered…

Mormons believe, revere and love the Holy Bible. We see it as a powerful, important, and sacred holy record which serves as the bedrock of all Christianity. The Bible is rich in history, doctrine, stories, sermons and testimonies, all of which witness that Jesus Christ is the Divine Son of our Heavenly Father. The Bible is the word of God and came from the writings of holy men of God as they were moved upon by the Holy Ghost (see 2 Peter 1:20-21). Through the same process we have additional Holy Scripture, including the Book of Mormon, which supports and exalts the Bible.

Stan answered…

I absolutely regard the Bible as Holy Scripture and the word of God. This year I'm reading through the New Testament-KJV.

Often you'll hear Mormons say that, "We believe the bible to be the word of God as far as it is translated correctly." What that means in a nutshell is that there are many different translations of the bible...King James version, New World Version...etc..not to mention that during the time after Christ's death the bible was translated several times from one language to another. So yes, we do believe it is the word of God. But, we also believe that mistakes have been made in translating the bible from language to language and version to version...we believe these mistakes were usually made innocently, but they can often change the meaning of a particular scripture quite a bit.

By the way, my favorite Scripture is Revelations 7:15-17
"Therefore are they before the throne of God, and serve him day and night in his temple: and he that sitteth on the throne shall dwell among them. They shall hunger no more, neither thirst any more; neither shall the sun light on them, nor any heat. For the Lamb which is in the midst of the throne shall feed them, and shall lead them unto living fountains of waters: and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes."

Jacob answered…

Yes we do! I frequently read and study the Bible and know it to be the word of God and contain His teachings. The Book of Mormon is not only a witness of Christ but a witness that the Bible is true.

Kandace answered…

The Bible is an ancient and sacred record that serves as a testimony of Christ and Heavenly Father. In the church, we spend many years learning about and discussing the stories, history, and truths in the Bible. It contains the word of God through ancient prophets such as Abraham, Moses, David, and later, Paul, John, and many others. We are so fortunate that we have this record and that we have another sacred record (The Book of Mormon) that contains the word of God through ancient prophets in a different land. The Book of Mormon is another testament to the divinity of Christ and the blessings we receive by following Heavenly Father's commandments.

Justin answered…

Absolutely! The Bible is as much Holy Scripture as is the Book of Mormon. I think a thing that a lot of people miss is right there on the Title Page for the Book of Mormon. It is "Another Testament of Jesus Christ." Just as the Bible witnesses of Christ and his love, so too does the Book of Mormon. So yes, we most certainly do hold the Bible as Holy Scripture and the word of God!

Niles answered…

Nothing can replace the Bible. There is a reason why it's the world's most printed book and that reason is that it testifies that Jesus Christ is the Son of God and our Savior and Redeemer. The teachings, doctrines, and testimonies the Bible contains serve as the bedrock of all Christendom. We believe that the Bible is the word of God and was written as revelation from him by prophets and apostles. The Book of Mormon is simply another testament of Christ, just like the Bible. It doesn't supersede or change the Bible but supports and agrees with it. Both books are Holy Scripture from our Heavenly Father.

Kaoru Luis Tsubaru answered…

 Of course, the Bible and the Book of Mormon contain the fulness of the restored gospel. Both of them were written by Prophets called from God.

Irene answered…

Yes! The Bible in the word of God. From it we receive the personal witness of many people as to the existence of God and his son Jesus Christ. The old testament is filled with moving accounts of the great power and love of God and his interaction with His people. The new testament provides us with several first hand accounts of the ministry of Jesus and the works and testimonies of those closest to him. These volumes provide a great portion of our knowledge of God. We also believe the Book of Mormon to expound and testify of Jesus Christ and it is my hope that sincere lovers of the Bible will read the Book of Mormon. For it has within it's pages pure testimony of Jesus Christ just as the Bible does.

Kaley Dawn answered…

I spent a semester in Jerusalem studying both the Old Testament and New Testament. We went all over the Holy Land visiting places like the Valley of Elah, where David slew Goliath, and the Garden of Gethsemane, where our Savior atoned for our sins. These experiences were both educational and spiritually edifying and uplifting. I was able to gain a greater appreciation and love for the Bible. Mormons most definitively believe the Holy Bible to be the word of God and it is incorporated regularly into our church services and worship.

Ron answered…

Absolutely, and we believe it literally as well. I have taught the Bible both Old and New Testaments to high school and college age students for the past 27 years, and the more I study and teach the Holy Bible, the more I am convinced, both spiritually and intellectually, that it is divine in its origins, that it is the word of the Lord to us, and that it is true! While there are many translations of the Holy Bible in English, I embrace the King James Version, while I am open to possibility in translation error and so I revert to the original Greek and Hebrew regularly in an effort to more fully understand the intent of the language of origin. I also fully embrace, with my heart, head and soul, the Joseph Smith Translation of the Bible as the world of God.

Brandon answered…

Yes. We even have an Article of Faith about it, which says "We believe the Bible to be the word of God, as far as it is translated correctly." We believe the King James Version of the Bible to be the most accurate translation currently available today, and that is the one we use. The LDS version of the Bible includes the Joseph Smith Translation, which kind of 'fills in the holes' for some of the verses. However, nothing is changed in the text itself. The JST is presented as an addendum in the footnotes whenever a verse or passage it applies to comes up.

Susie Robbins answered…

Yes, Mormons believe that the books in the Bible, in their original writing, are the word of God. We also believe that, having gone through many translations, those books have been made subject to many mistakes and misunderstandings of humans. However, we believe the Bible to be the word of God, as far as it is translated correctly. The Mormon Church has used the King James version of the Bible to cross reference to three other books we also believe to be scripture. Those books are the Book of Mormon, the Pearl of Great Price, and the Doctrine and Covenants.

Mormons believe the scriptures provide records of God’s dealings with the nations. While the Bible is the record of the Jews in Jerusalem, the Book of Mormon is a record of Lehi’s family, who called themselves the Nephites. The Pearl of Great Price includes short records from multiple nations, including Adam’s children. The Doctrine and Covenants includes some of God’s dealings with the United States.

In the Book of Mormon, the Lord explains the need for records from many nations:

“Know ye not that there are more nations than one? Know ye not that I, the Lord your God, have created all men, and that I remember those who are upon the isles of the sea; and that I rule in the heavens above and in the earth beneath; and I bring forth my word unto the children of men, yea, even upon all the nations of the earth? Wherefore murmur ye, because that ye shall receive more of my word? Know ye not that the testimony of two nations is a witness unto you that I am God, that I remember one nation like unto another? Wherefore, I speak the same words unto one nation like unto another. And when the two nations shall run together the testimony of the two nations shall run together also. And I do this that I may prove unto many that I am the same yesterday, today, and forever; and that I speak forth my words according to mine own pleasure. And because that I have spoken one word ye need not suppose that I cannot speak another; for my work is not yet finished; neither shall it be until the end of man, neither from that time henceforth and forever. Wherefore, because that ye have a Bible ye need not suppose that it contains all my words; neither need ye suppose that I have not caused more to be written. For I command all men, both in the east and in the west, and in the north, and in the south, and in the islands of the sea, that they shall write the words which I speak unto them... For behold, I shall speak unto the Jews and they shall write it; and I shall also speak unto the Nephites and they shall write it; and I shall also speak unto the other tribes of the house of Israel, which I have led away, and they shall write it; and I shall also speak unto all nations of the earth and they shall write it. And it shall come to pass that the Jews shall have the words of the Nephites, and the Nephites shall have the words of the Jews; and the Nephites and the Jews shall have the words of the lost tribes of Israel; and the lost tribes of Israel shall have the words of the Nephites and the Jews.”

We study the Bible personally, and in Sunday School we study the scriptures in a four year cycle, two of which are focused primarily on the Old and New Testaments. Our youth who attend seminary follow the same four year cycle, and memorize 22 scriptures from the Old Testament and 25 scriptures from the New Testament during their seminary years. In addition, each year our youth program has a scriptural theme, and this year the theme happens to be from Joshua 1:9.

So, yes, Mormons believe the Bible is holy scripture and the word of God.

Megdalynn answered…

Yes! When I was a teenager I spent two years learning about and reading the Holy Bible. I have personally read the KJV from cover to cover. We read, quote, and study the Bible in Church. We are supposed to do those same things in our homes as well! I love the Bible, and I regard it as Holy scripture, and I know that it is the word of God.

Don answered…

Absolutely! The Bible is rich in history and doctrine. There is no other place where the life of Jesus Christ is recorded so beautifly in first-hand accounts of those who witnessed it.

I suppose the only objection that Mormons to the Bible might be to those editions where men have tried to update or clarify the language. Unless those who do such work are receiving inspiration directly from God, then I can't imagine that the result would bring us any closer to the true interpretation and meaning of what is written in the Bible that the text from which they started. It's best if you can read the original words written by the prophets and apostles of old. Of course, most of us can't do that so we have to rely on those who translated from those texts. Each time a translation is done, there is the real chance of mistaken interpretations to show up in the resulting text.

I believe that we should study the Bible carefully and use the many scholarly works that have been written to help us to compare what we have to the original texts. And, even with this study, we must be careful. In the end, after our own diligent study, we must rely on prayer and personal revelation to know if we have understood things right.

As Mormons, we believe other scripture has been given to us through prophets the same way as has been done throughout all of human history. It is as sacred to us as what we find in the Bible. This other scripture compliments and fits with what the Bible teaches.

Jeff answered…

The Bible is the word of God that have been revealed to the world through prophets. It is also gives the wonderful experiences and words of our Savior, Jesus Christ. We can learn much about His Gospel from the Holy Bible.

Talia answered…

This is the one question that I've gotten most often from my family. We do, indeed, regard the Bible as Holy Scripture and as the word of God I know that several of my favorite scriptures are not from just the Book of Mormon, or from D&C, but are from the Bible.

Ethan answered…

Yes. Without question, the Bible is the word of God. as or "13 articles of faith" state, "we beleive the the Bible to be the word of God as far as it is translated corectly; we also beleive The Book of Mormon to be the word of God" (articles of faith 1:8).

Barbara answered…

Absolutely.

Leroy answered…

I believe the bible to be the word of God as far as it is translated correctly. The bible contains the life and ministry of Jesus Christ it gives us the history of the Covenant people of God-The Jews. I know for myself that it is true. I've read it and know the truth and the teachings that come from the bible.

Elicia answered…

The Bible has so many stories that can be applied into our lives. Without the Bible we would not have any history about the prophets. From those Prophets, like Moses and Abraham, we learn many truths about the Gospel, Jesus Christ's teachings. And we would not have the accounts of Christ's ministry and sacrifices he had made while following the Father's will, which results in our salvation if we follow him.

Jennifer answered…

Mormons do regard the Bible as Holy Scripture and the word of God, as long as it is translated correctly.

Historically the Bible has been subject to change at the whims of government or other churchs' officials to serve their political ambitions. Mormons take their counsel from the King James version of the Bible.

Jonathan answered…

Joseph Smith, the prophet who founded the Mormon Church, stated that we believe the Holy Bible to be the word of God insofar as it is translated correctly. The reason he said this is that there are numerous different translations of the Bible now existing, and not all are of equal accuracy and worth. The Mormon Church uses a version of the Holy Bible based on the King James Version, with numerous footnotes throughout the text, some of which direct the reader to the Joseph Smith Translation of a particular verse, or of particular verses. Joseph Smith corrected some verses that inaccurately reflect what was originally written by the prophets and apostles many centuries ago. It is unfortunate that errors have crept into the text, and important parts have been removed, but God has given us modern prophets to help clarify the Holy Bible, which is a collection of books that are absolutely true and were completely accurate when originally written long ago.

Molomona answered…

yes

Kevin answered…

Of course! We believe that the Bible is the word of God as it is translated correctly. It contains the writings of many important prophets and the life of our savior Jesus Christ. The Bible is the word of God. We also believe in The Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ. It contains the writings of prophets that lived in the Americas before, during, and after the life of Christ. We use the Bible and the Book of Mormon hand in hand to further understand the teachings of Christ and what we need to do in order to have eternal life.

Tom answered…

Some of my favorite verses of scripture come from the Holy Bible. The Sermon on the Mount is very special in particular to me. I know that the Bible and the Book of Mormon are devinely meant to be together, to strengthen our faith in Christ and to help us to find peace, comfort, and knowledge in all of life's demands. 

Tony Winters answered…

my initial testimony of this church came through reading the Bible. This church aligns itself closer to the principles in the bible than any other church

Tim answered…

The eighth Article of Faith clearly states that "We believe the bible to be the word of God as far as it is translated correctly..." just like the Book of Mormon the bible witness of the divinity of our savior Jesus Christ and teach us of His gospel. We believe that both scriptures are necessary to truely understand the gospel of Christ.

Robert answered…

My mind is clear regarding The Holy Bible because I can not understand any other source with out understanding the Holy Bible. KJV of The Holy Bible is the only Bible I use. After more than 30 years of studying the Holy Bible, I can truly say that I have found out that I can understand other Resources as well. I have had to adjust to reading any material that is not the Holy Bible because I had to teach at a church who used a book called the World Aflame so I had to understand the Holy Bible first in order to understand the World Aflame. Now I know that I can use other sources to get information that will help me win souls for Christ. I know without a doubt that the Holy Bible is interpreted right and I know that the only way i can understand other sources such as The Book of Mormon is because I understand the Holy Bible. When I meet people who have studied The Book of Mormon for years not neccessarilly all their life but part of their life. I have to be able to communicate with them so what better way to communicate than to know where they get their information. I admire a person who tells me the truth. If you meet a person who prefers The Book of Mormon because they were brougnt up with the Book of Mormon all their life then it is hard to just drop the book over night. Just as long as the person understands that the Holy Bible tells us about Jesus Christ way and they know where and how to find the scriptures in the Holy Bible we can communicate on that level. Holy is theway

Spencer answered…

Absolutely! Being in Arkansas the last little while has helped me gain even more of an appreciation for the bible. We do also study the Book of Mormon, but not as a replacement of the bible. The Book of Mormon is simply another testament of Jesus Christ- another account given to us so we can better follow him!
This year, I set a new year's resolution to read the standard works (Holy Bible, Book of Mormon, Doctrine and Covenants, Pearl of Great Price) before my mission ends this August. As I have been reading the Bible, I can feel my Faith in Jesus Christ grow Stronger and I have come to more fully appreciate that witness.

Jillian answered…

We believe the Bible is holy scripture and is a significant record in guiding us in these modern times. It is part of the foundation of our church. The Bible contains important doctrine, history, testimonies from prophets, and teachings of Christ that make up the core of our gospel. Everything in the Bible is a witness of Christ and our Heavenly Father. The writings in the Bible are inspired teachings of prophets of God that were guided by the Holy Ghost (2 Peter 1: 20-21). The Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ was also written by inspired prophets of God, which supports the teachings of the Bible. The Bible along with the Book of Mormon are holy scripture that were written for our day to guide us through life and help us return to our Heavenly Father again.

Mike Alex answered…

Mormons absolutely believr the Bible is Holy Scripture and the word of God. We study it in Sunday School over a 2 year period every 4 years.

Matthew answered…

Yes! The Bible is a collection of authoritative books written by prophets of old. In the Bible we have an invaluable record of God's dealings with the Israelites, His chosen people. In the Gospels we have accounts of the Savior's life, works, and ministry. A thorough study of the Bible will help a person understand who the Savior is and why He is so important to us today.