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(9/08/02)
"In our dispensation we would trace the important events of Church history as
they relate directly to the scriptures. It was through reading the Bible that
Joseph Smith went to the grove made sacred and received the First Vision."
— Thomas S. Monson, "Come, Learn of Me,"
"Ensign," Dec. 1985, p. 46
(9/09/02)
"Where would we be if Moses hadn't written his history of the world, those
first five vital books of the Old Testament? He had the background, the
data, the record, and the inclination, and he has blessed us throughout the
eternities for the service he rendered in writing the first five books of
the Bible." — Spencer W. Kimball, "The
Angels May Quote from It," "New Era," Oct. 1975, p. 4
(9/10/02)
"Thus, we can say to our friends, 'Yes, without question, we believe in
revelation and scripture in addition to that contained within the Holy
Bible.' We can kindly explain that while we accept the Bible as the word of
God as far as it is translated correctly, we believe that this generation
has as much, if not more, of a need for God's guidance and direction than
generations of former times. Our belief that our Heavenly Father has sent
prophets and apostles and has given us additional scripture for our day and
time is a manifestation of His great love and concern for His children. If
one chooses not to accept our beliefs, then we should kindly agree to
disagree, while encouraging understanding." —
M. Russell Ballard, "Building Bridges of Understanding," "Ensign,"
June 1998, p. 64
(9/11/02)
"What a wonderful thing it is to become acquainted with the word of God—to
study, to read the Bible and this associated volume, this added witness of
the divinity of the Lord which bears the title Book of Mormon. Just as the
Bible is the testament of the Old World, the Book of Mormon is the testament
of the New World. It is another witness, a second voice saying God our
Eternal Father lives and Jesus is the Christ, the Living Son of the Living
God (Utah Salt Lake City Mission meeting, 18 Dec. 1995)."
— "Excerpts from Recent Addresses of
President Gordon B. Hinckley," "Ensign," July 1996, p. 73
11/8/09
“In order to
get a perspective of what is involved in the Book of Mormon, we of necessity
have to contrast it and compare it to what we have in the Bible. The effect of
that comparison, in some people's minds, might be interpreted as downgrading the
Bible. It is not. We have unbounded appreciation and respect for the Bible; it
is a marvelous reservoir of scriptural truth.” - Bruce
R. McConkie, “Sermons and Writings of Bruce R. McConkie,” p. 268