I think the WIKIPEDIA is absolutely correct that some content of the Book of Mormon was copied from the Bible, specifically in the KING JAMES VERSION. - by Jose Rodelio Retome Rata


Now, here is another assumption-based ideology from our INC Philippine Friend, Jose Rodelio Retome Rata. Let's check out what new study he got that might help us learn more about the Gospel of INC (if they have). So let's dive in -

I think the WIKIPEDIA is absolutely correct that some content of the Book of Mormon was copied from the Bible, specifically in the KING JAMES VERSION.
Let me get an example:

Oh, really, that's cute. I enjoy that kind of statement. Okay, so what's the main point of this criticism? Why would that be a concern? Let's go ahead and explore your collection, Jose Rodelio Retome Rata.

Genesis 3:22 - Old Testament
22 ¶ And the Lord God said, Behold, the man is become as one of us, to know good and evil: and now, lest he put forth his hand, and take also of the tree of life, and eat, and live for ever:
Moses 4:28 - Pearl of Great Price
28 And I, the Lord God, said unto mine Only Begotten: Behold, the man is become as one of us to know good and evil; and now lest he put forth his hand and partake also of the tree of life, and eat and live forever,

Oh, yeah, of course, I can see that aside from those few lines that clearly state who he was talking to, so yeah, it was all on the same page. Was this suggestion all about copying the scripture? Seriously?

For your information, the Joseph Smith translation in the Pearl of Great Price, specifically the Book of Moses, was indeed the same story as the Old Testament book of Genesis. So how would this be a copy or plagiarism of a scripture that was clearly quoted on the same timeline and History? Why would Joseph create a different Genesis when it was exactly the same as Genesis? It would be a disaster if Joseph Smith had simply twisted Genesis on different story and claimed that Genesis was a twisted Translation from Aramaic to Hebrew text, which doesn't make sense to a prophet who believes and agrees on the Bible.

Genesis 1:26 - Old Testament
26 ¶ And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth.
Moses 2:26 - Pearl of Great Price
26 And I, God, said unto mine Only Begotten, which was with me from the beginning: Let us make man in our image, after our likeness; and it was so. And I, God, said: Let them have dominion over the fishes of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth.

This is not actually in the Book of Mormon, I don't think you know something about the standard works we are using. Again, go back to my previous comment above and start thinking about how clumsy your criticisms are.

Matthew 5:48
New Testament
48 Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.
3 Nephi 12:48
Book of Mormon
48 Therefore I would that ye should be perfect even as I, or your Father who is in heaven is perfect.

Matthew 5 and 3 Nephi 12 were actually the same Christ who taught the same sermon to different audiences. So why was it a question? Why would Christ choose a different set of sermons where he used the same teachings and standards? I give you an example -
Luke 4:18-19 is an example of the saviour quoted from Isaiah 61:1-2 -

Luke 4:18-19 (KJV) The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised,
19 To preach the acceptable year of the Lord.
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Isaiah 61:1 (KJV) The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me; because the Lord hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound;
2 To proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all that mourn;

So what do you think? Was Christ trying to rephrase the words of isaiah or more accurately he pervert Isaiah's words, was he? Was it a perfect example of copying the text and changing it, Jose Rodelio Retome Rata? Then try to reconcile it using your own ideology. For me, I will give you my opinion so you may have an idea that you can borrow anytime, so for me, this all depends on the scribes or the author of the writings. They may quote a verbatim line or may not be, for as long as the meaning of the text remains intact. See what I mean? It's not about copying rather how it was used and how it was address to the audience.

Now back to the main issue. According to your criticism, Matthew 5 and 3 Nephi 12: Do you think this is a copied text, or was it actually a repetition of his words while he was in the Middle East? I don't think you know anything about it, Jose Rodelio Retome Rata. You haven't proved a thing here; rather, you simply declare it was copied without knowing the context. And this seems you don't know the settings of the content or what the context was all about, rather copying and pasting it and making an argument, thinking it was a fraud. Too clumsy, Jose Rodelio Retome Rata, your ideology seems so predictable.

John 10:34
New Testament
34 Jesus answered them, Is it not written in your law, I said, Ye are gods?
Doctrine and Covenants 76:58
Doctrine and Covenants
58 Wherefore, as it is written, they are gods, even the sons of God—
There are a lot of similarity.

Okay, so what was with it? Does quoting a scripture in claiming its fulfilment not allow? Also, it is not in the Book of Mormon. So why would you think it was copied in the Book of Mormon?

Therefore, the Book of Mormon, I think is one of a perverted gospel that apostle Paul talking to.
Galatians 1:6-9 King James Version
6 I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel:
7 Which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ.
8 But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed.
9 As we said before, so say I now again, if any man preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed.

Paul is not talking about other books of our days, such as The Book of Mormon or the Quran or something religious writings that we could have read like your PASUGO, but rather Paul is talking about the Judaizers who try to convert the Gentile believers to Judaism and the Law of Moses or some other Ceremonial Law. Paul clearly said that it is not necessary for the Gentile since the Law was already fulfilled in Christ. Whoever made this comment, either Jose Rodelio Retome Rata or someone else who helps you, is totally ignorant of Scripture Text. You fail it again, Jose Rodelio Retome Rata.

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