This episode is part 17 in a series going through the story of the Book of Mormon.
This episode covers Mosiah 15:1-9 and its clear teaching of modalism. These verses sound like something a Oneness Pentecostal might say.
This episode explains the Trinity and how Oneness Pentecostalism differs with clips from Dr. David K. Bernard of the UPCI.
Then, we compare what Oneness theology says with what Mosiah 15:1-9 claims about Jesus. Also, the Joseph Smith Translation changes Luke 10:22 to make Jesus say that the Father and the Son are the same person. (Note: I mistakenly said Matthew 11:27 in the audio, which is the parallel gospel account.)
It seems undeniable that Joseph Smith was dabbling in modalism while writing the Book of Mormon.
Sources Cited:
"How Is Jesus Both God and Man? | Episode 36," David K. Bernard.
"Is Jesus God or God's Son? | Episode 99," David K. Bernard.
"Why Did Jesus Pray to His Father? | Episode 181," David K. Bernard.
David K. Bernard, "The Oneness View of Jesus Christ: Oneness theology affirms Father, Son, and Holy Spirit as simultaneous, not sequential, manifestations of God," McGahan Publishing House, January 4, 2021.
Luke 10:23 in the Joseph Smith Translation
Related Truthspresso episodes:
Episode 81: Is Jesus Like Ant-Man?
Episode 87: Is Jesus Like the Incredible Hulk?
Episode 157: Is Jesus Like Doctor Octopus? (part 1)
Episode 159: Is Jesus Like Doctor Octopus? (part 2)
Episode 160: Is Jesus Like Doctor Octopus? (part 3)
Episode 78: The Christmas Promise of Isaiah 9:6
Further research:
Joseph Smith: The Prophet of the Restoration
The Book of Mormon online: Mosiah [chapter 15]
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