And how, as a Christian, do you answer that question?
We accept the Bible as the infallible word of God..
Why? ... the other stuff is interesting but it is not for doctrine.
But the author at the top of this thread seems to think that it's extremely important that you guys start looking at that stuff in order to bring back doctrines that he claims were lost. That's no Mormon writing those words at the top of this thread, that's one of your own.
God chose the books that would be in the Bible.
No, people chose the books that would be in the Bible. My understanding is that there were some big names that didn't want to see the Revelation of John canonized. Your hope is that the people doing the choosing were operating under the influence of the Holy Ghost at the time.
These books were written under the inspiration of the Holy Ghost..
How do you know this? You ask me for proof that the Book of Mormon is the word of God. Where's your proof that these books were written under the inspiration of the Holy Ghost?
... they were and are preserved by God ..
Matthew refers to Jesus as a Nazarene, and cites this fact as a fulfillment of prophecy. Your problem is to find me the Old Testament prophecy that Matthew refers to.
Something (a prophecy) sure seems to have not been preserved by God along the way.
Someone tells you I saw golden plates and here is what was on them..no proof at all..and you accept to allow your eternity to hang on that
You read the translation, and you pray about it, and you ponder it, and you ask yourself, "Is this reasonable?", and then, if you believe that God can answer a request for wisdom (and James 1:5 says He can), you see if that prayer doesn't get answered.
That is a fine thread..
Mighty fine, indeed.
So you think that only the mormons get burning breasts? *grin*
Cubic no one lost the original writings of the Bible because they were protected by God. Jesus should know what is inspired writings.He quoted every book in the Protestant OT canon.
I will say to you what I often say to the Arminians. You have a weak god..he could not protect his word..he could not repeat the lost material without error to Joseph (did he forget what he had said)
I find it interesting you trust the works of a oft mistaken prophet...and build your faith on that..and you question the ability of God to guide a council of men...