I Bet You Can't Refute THIS Book of Mormon Evidence!!

I challenge anyone to explain away the evidence in this video. Almost all Book of Mormon critics use the same tired excuses of why Joseph Smith MUST have been the author, or how he COULDN'T have been a prophet. Very few will stick to the exact piece of evidence and explain exactly how it came to be. THIS time, that's what I'm asking viewers to do. And ONLY that. I'll delete any negative responses that use OTHER information to distract from THIS evidence. I believe that Joseph Smith could NEVER have known the information I am presenting, because NOBODY knew it in the 1820s. Clearly, Joseph Smith was inspired, and the Book of Mormon IS an ancient document written by prophets who LIVED the experiences that are contained in it!

This video is part of my Authenticity Series, where I present evidences of the truthfulness of the Book of Mormon. Others in the series are listed below.

Many thanks to the geniuses at @Bookofmormoncentralofficial for their tireless work compiling much of the amazing evidence I present in this video!

[Fairfacts]

I think this quote from Austin Farrer, English theologian and philosopher (1904-1968) is apt: "Though argument does not create conviction, lack of it destroys belief. What seems to be proved may not beembraced, but what no one shows the ability to defend is quickly abandoned. Rational argument does not create belief, but it maintains a climate in which belief may flourish." Those who used to say that the Book of Mormon had no archeological evidence supporting it have had to abandon that claim. Where are their rational arguments against the Book of Mormon in view of all the new evidence? The Book of Mormon is true. It will continue to be validated at time goes on.

[joshuayantis]

As a strong member of the church it irritates me to no end when people try to tell me what I believe in. I know what I believe in. Thank you for the video.

[peacefulriver]

Chad - Thank you for the great video. The focal point of the video appears to be discussion/debate with others. You mention, ". . . opponents of the Book of Mormon carefully avoid discussing or debating specific evidence of the Book of Mormon . . ." I've never understood why any missionary-minded member would engage in such discussion.
I know you and many members understand this, but it bears repeating. Our message for the world will be received well ONLY by those with an open mind and an honest heart. That's our singular goal - to find these individuals and put a Book of Mormon in their hands and encourage them to find out for themselves. No in-depth doctrinal discussion or debate needed. Personal revelation is the only (true and lasting) way.
In 1981 I was 24 years old and came across the church. I wasn't religious and wasn't looking for a church. But I was intrigued by the Book of Mormon. I accepted the invitation to ask God directly if it was true. I thought I was sincere at the outset, but it took 8 months for my heart to become right. During that time I struggled mightily - to remain HONEST WITH MYSELF. I wanted to flush the whole matter many times. It took a LOT of effort. In Aug of that year I received a manifestation of the Holy Ghost that filled me with a level of joy/peace/comfort that I cannot describe. I also received knowledge that I didn't have when I awoke that morning. Among other things, I knew Joseph Smith translated an ancient record, and a restoration of truth occurred in the early 1800s. Five days later I asked to serve a mission. My family didn't understand and that was OK - I did. During that eight months of prayer, I didn't need discussion on doctrinal points - Moroni's promise was my single focus. That was my way of holding the Mormon's feet to the fire. They were making a HUGE, fantastic claim - and I had to find out.
When I discuss spiritual matters with an inquirer - I zero in on their heart. Are they truly looking for truth? Are they listening with an honest heart? If not, I keep it short and move on.
Thanks again Chad - good work!

[RobertWoodbury-xs]

George Potter of “The Nephi Project” has spent more time on the Lehi trail than anyone else I know—he and his associates are credited with discovering the Valley of Lemuel in the modern era by a westerner. He has studied the geography, language, culture, and history of that region for decades. He claims that the term “borders” refers to mountains in Semitic language and culture. So when Lehi’s group is said to have traveled by the borders of the Red Sea, they were on the east side of the mountains that run along the shore of the Red Sea, which is where access to food and water would be regularly available on the route. Travel on the west side of those mountains would be impossible for a group both geographically and logistically.
Great channel Chad, I appreciate your effort and analysis of the Book of Mormon. Detractors throw every conceivable reason (and many inconceivable ones too), but none stick. The only plausible explanation is Joseph Smith’s claim, it was Heavenly power that gave us this wonderful work that is the Book of Mormon. Atheists can’t accept the miraculous nature of its forthcoming, other Christians can’t accept that God has worked in our time as He has always worked so, ironically, can’t accept the miraculous nature of its forthcoming either. We can’t win. So we worship according to our conscience, serve God and mortals, and proclaim the truth when given the opportunity. God bless your work.

[kenwick]

My experience is critics and former LDS members will gladly discuss "truth claim" issues. LDS members seemed to be less informed. Note that critics and members cannot be an expert on every topic, so I think the natural tendency is to go your strength.

A strawman point (a logic fallacy) is where you attack a weaker version of a person's argument, not changing the topic (that's a red herring). And attacking Joseph Smith as a polygamist or treasurer digger is an example of an ad hominem.

[Taco]

I think its important to point out that not every person who leaves the church is doing so because they want to sin or want an "easy" life. I also think it's important to point out that not every source that contradicts the church is out to attack at the church, but is simply pointing out things that do not make sense.

I am an active member of the church right now but sadly my wife is going through a faith crisis. I am listening to the things she is learning and it is hard for me and it really shakes my faith. Sometimes. The problem is I am by no means as knowledgeable as a person who grew up in the church should be, and I feel like I'm not very helpful and answering a lot of her doubts and questions. On a positive note, we are getting along and we promise that we will not fight and that this will not divide us. I do not believe you should divorce somebody over a difference in faith. My hope is that I can be the best worthy priesthood holder I can be and that at some point in mine and my wife's differences and concerns will be reconciled and she will come back to church.

[TheJesusCodeWebBooks]

Another challenge is this one, most used to discredit BOM is the "no man shall add or take away from this book" from Rev.
A careful reading of this admonitions makes it clear that man is not to make changes in the revelations of the Lord: man is not to add to or take from the words of God. There is no indication or intimation that God could not, or would not, add to or take from; nor would any reasonable person with a belief in the divine powers of God consciously believe that God would be so restricted.

“I saw another angel fly in the midst of heaven, having the everlasting gospel to preach unto them that dwell on the earth, and to every nation, and kindred, and tongue, and people.” (Rev. 14:6.)

The fact that John saw a messenger from God reveal anew a lost gospel (BOM) negates the argument that further revelation could not be added to the Bible.

[bryancantrell]

Yes I Believe it is irrefutable Evidence. As a Convert to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter -Day Saints I received a Powerful Witness that Joseph Smith was indeed a Prophet of God and that the Church is True. Since that Time I have had Interactions with Jesus Christ as a member of the Church, in which I can Testify that Joseph Smith was indeed a Prophet of God and the Church of Jesus Christ is indeed the Church of Jesus Christ!!

[jessebbedwell]

Although this may be considered compelling evidence by many, let me present this idea: Noham does not contain the root Hebrew letters of the described location Nehem. How do I know this? Because Nehem does not have a soft 'H' (ה) sound in the center, but a gutteral 'Kh' (ח). We could clear this up, but we don't have any evidence of the language used to write the book of Mormon, specifically this word, otherwise scholars outside of the Church would be able to study and more clearly show the connection between the site and the literature.

The second issue is still found in the writing. Since the the BoM was not written in Hebrew, we cannot use the Hebrew alphabet to accurately decipher the location, or the word. What does reformed Egyptian sound like? If we want an example of Hebrew and Egyptian, lets look at the word "Egypt" itself. In ancient Egypt, which was also a written language which relied on consenants and not vowels, we find that it refered to itself by three letter: KMT. Perhaps KeMeT? But now lets look at the Hebrew language and its many refernces to Egypt, or Mitzrayim. It is quite different then KeMeT and none of the two languages refers to the land as "Egypt"... But Mormon does. In Mormon 9:32 it speaks of the written language with which this book was inscribed as "reformed Egyptian". But why would it call it egyptian? Wouldn't we have a more accurate word to describe the language, as well as the writing system which the author was utilizing? Since the author or translator did not find it necessary to accurately transliterate the words "Reformed Egyptian" to closely represent the language and sounds that Reformed Egyptian would make, we cannot assume that Nahom was transliterated with any greater attention to detail either. After all, archeologists do not look up the names in a KJV Bible to pinpoint a location in the holy land, they refer to the original language.

[mjentzsch]

Been a member my whole life. This was fun!

[crackshot_cashew]

While their candidates for the Valley of Lemuel and the River Laman seem truly impressive, other LDS authors have disputed this location for the Valley of Lemuel, suggesting that it is too far from the shores of the Red Sea and that the path required to reach it is implausible. They have offered an alternative based on a different reading of the text's requirements

-fair Mormon

[ubermacv]

Hey brother Chad! Love your videos!

Now hear me out about this! 🤔 To make your video segments more entertaining how about you give your armored friend in the background there speech bubbles and thought bubble maybe pretend interacting with him at times? You can edit all that stuff in when finalizing your video.

I thought this up when you introduced him and the camera focused on him. And I thought it'd be hilarious if a speech bubble appeared making him say "Yo!" 😅😂

Up to you my friend! ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
I'm just throwing out random ideas on things I think may help! God bless you and keep up at this! 😊👍

[Luirru]

I am not sure how I found your channel but I am glad I did. I have a strong testimony and love having even more evidence backing it up.

[emongral]

That’s really good, thanks for that. There’s so much evidence it’s really profound.
I love the Book of Mormon. It’s such an amazing book. It is a book written for us or to us in our day . The Book of Mormon prophets teach and preach through a narration of their own experiences. What they teach and preach about is Christ. They preach about his character. How his sacrifices provide a means for us to gain salvation. If we do those things he asks us to, including of course repentance. They teach and preach also of so much more.
The Bible is the word of God through his prophets and through Christ himself. As is the Book of Mormon. The Book of Mormon and Bible support each other and provide a witness of Christ from two different cultures.

[stever]

One more thing to add: Nephi says they ateraw meat. It turns out that raw meat contains a high level of vitamin C, which prevents scurvy. This was discovered by Robert Scott’s south pole expedition. They were starving and ate seal meat. But they cook the seal meat and started to get scurvy. They learn from the locals that if they ate it raw they didn’t get scurvy. Another lucky guess by Joe Smith.

[tckempton]

Also the distances they would have had to travel to reach the places described would have taken much, much longer than the times stated. I will continue to research based on your video and what is in the Book of Mormon. I also do want to state that I think the Book of Mormon is an amazing book written by a very brilliant man. Joseph was able to create a set of scripture that has done a lot of good for a lot of people. I still read from it alot and find it to be spiritually uplifting. I am impressed that he was able to do this. If he had access to more and more accurate information I feel it would be a very different book as there are just too many anachronisms to overcome based on his knowledge and the knowledge at the time. I hope that people will continue to use it to draw closer to God and hope that my comments are not taken as an attack. The church has done great things and bless the lives of countless millions often in ways that are never seen. However it is my testimony and belief that Joseph was the sole author of the Book of Mormon and the Pearl of Great Price.

[BettyHorn]

I learned some of this, perhaps by watching some videos of Hugh Nibley. He was an amazing man. Thank you for this. Hard to challenge the truth.

[tonyg]

I am a better person because of the Book of Mormon, thanks for your great work

[barrywray]

Chad, Thank you for this wonderful geological analysis found in the Book of Mormon. I had never heard this information before. Thank you for helping brin me closer to our Savior and Redemwe.

[paraleeeckman]

I believe the Book of Mormon and it's translation was exactly the way the Prophet Joseph Smith said it was! I believed before many of these indisputable evidences were shown. I am 89 years old, and KNOW it was prophesied thousands of years before! We are amazingly blessed to either be born in this Church, as I was, or have faith to accept it and be baptized into it.
I truly love your videos and will continue to watch new ones! ❤️