It is God’s compelling witness of the divinity of Jesus Christ, the prophetic calling of Joseph Smith, and the absolute truth of this Church. I bear my solemn testimony that the Book of Mormon was translated by the gift and power of God. We have not only the privilege to defend the Book of Mormon but also the opportunity to take the offense-to preach with power its divine doctrine and bear testimony of its crowning witness of Jesus Christ. It is both sword and shield-it sends the word of God into battle to fight for the hearts of the just and serves as an arch defender of the truth. The Book of Mormon is one of God’s priceless gifts to us. If one will take the time to humbly read and ponder the Book of Mormon, as did my friend, and give ear to the sweet fruits of the Spirit, then he or she will eventually receive the desired witness. My three-and-a-half-year period of reinvestigating the Church led me back wholeheartedly and convincingly to its truthfulness.” -anonymous testimony One day while reading the Book of Mormon in my room, I paused, knelt down, and gave a heartfelt prayer and felt resoundingly that Heavenly Father whispered to my spirit that the Church and the Book of Mormon were definitely true. But when I changed my focus to what it teaches about the gospel of Jesus Christ and His saving mission, I began to gain a testimony of its truthfulness. “Initially, I wanted the Book of Mormon to be proven to me historically, geographically, linguistically, and culturally. This book (The Book of Mormin) has inspired millions to reject Satan and to live more Christlike lives. God’s fingerprints are all over the Book of Mormon, as evidenced by its majestic doctrinal truths, particularly its masterful sermons on the Atonement of Jesus Christ. For this reason, the critics are intent on disproving the Book of Mormon, but the obstacles they face are insurmountable because this book is true. Why? Because if it is true, then Joseph Smith was a prophet and this is the restored Church of Jesus Christ, regardless of any historical or other arguments to the contrary. This book is the one weight on the scales of truth that exceeds the combined weight of all the critics’ arguments. The Book of Mormon is not only the keystone of our religion, but it can also become the keystone of our testimonies so that when trials or unanswered questions confront us, it can hold our testimonies securely in place. The Book of Mormon is God’s compelling witness of the divinity of Jesus Christ, the prophetic calling of Joseph Smith, and the absolute truth of this Church.
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