Jesus declared with absolute certainty, “Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away” (Matthew 24:35). His promise underscores the enduring reliability and sufficiency of Scripture. Yet the Book of Mormon claims otherwise: “And … there are many plain and precious things taken away from the gospel of the Lamb” (1 Nephi 13:40), suggesting that parts of Christ’s gospel were lost and needed to be restored through Joseph Smith.
This raises a critical question: Who do you believe—Jesus or Joseph Smith? If Christ’s words truly never pass away, as He promised, there would be no need for additional scripture or a “restoration.” Scripture repeatedly affirms the permanence and sufficiency of God’s Word:
- “The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand for ever” (Isaiah 40:8).
- “All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness” (2 Timothy 3:16).
- “The word of the Lord endureth for ever. And this is the word which by the gospel is preached unto you” (1 Peter 1:25).
Adding human revelations or claiming that God’s Word was lost undermines the trustworthiness of Christ Himself. Jesus’ promise is clear: His words are eternal, complete, and sufficient for salvation (John 10:27–28; Revelation 22:18–19).
In this video, we examine the contradiction between Jesus’ promise and the LDS claim of restoration, exploring why the Bible alone is fully trustworthy and why the so-called restoration ultimately questions the integrity of Christ’s words. “Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth” (John 17:17).
