He Spoke I Went

During a Preach My Gospel class, I was asked to share my testimony about the relationship between the Bible and the Book of Mormon. These were my thoughts:

The Bible and the Book of Mormon are sacred scriptures that together contain the fullness of the gospel of Jesus Christ. They complement and enrich each other, each reinforcing gospel principles in powerful and inspired ways. Both are compilations of the teachings and testimonies of ancient prophets. The Bible records God’s interactions with His children in the Eastern Hemisphere, while the Book of Mormon records His interactions with His children in the ancient Americas.

I have a testimony that these sacred books fulfill the divine law of witnesses, which teaches that “in the mouth of two or three witnesses shall every word be established” (see Ezekiel 37:16–17; 2 Corinthians 13:1; 2 Nephi 11:2–3). In harmony with this law, both scriptures testify of Jesus Christ—His birth, ministry, Atonement, Crucifixion, Resurrection, and divine appearance in both the Old and New Worlds.

My life has been richly blessed as I have made the effort to prayerfully study both the Bible and the Book of Mormon. Through them, I have come to know more fully the divinity of Jesus Christ and have drawn closer to our Lord and Savior.

I testify that if you will prayerfully read the Book of Mormon—even if you have read it before—and do so with real intent and a sincere desire to know the truth, the Spirit of the Lord will enter your heart in greater measure. I know that Jesus Christ is the Son of God and the Savior of the world. He willingly suffered for my heartaches in Gethsemane and gave His life on the cross so that I can repent and be forgiven of my shortcomings. I know He rose from the dead, and because of His Resurrection, I will live again with my family—and through His restored gospel and Church, I can find peace, purpose, and the path back to my Heavenly Father.

I invite you to read the Book of Mormon with an open heart and allow its words speak to your soul. As you read, ponder, and pray, I know the Holy Ghost will testify to you—as it has to me—that it is the word of God and another witness of Jesus Christ.

Amen.