There is no known ancient manuscript that shows evidence for the Book of Mormon. Joseph Smith claimed to have translated it from some gold plates which, conveniently disappeared and there is no other proof. The earliest copy of the Book of Mormon known is from the 1800's. Comparing the Book of Mormon today to the Book of Mormon of the 1800's it can be shown there has been almost 4,000 changes. Some of them minor textual changes while others change meaning and doctrine. A photo copy reprint of the original Book of Mormon can be obtained for by writing to Utah Missions Inc. Box 348 Marlow Okla. 73055 or call 1-800-654-3992.

7. Its message should have the ability to change peoples lives.
There are some who claim the name of Christianity and then do awful things even in the name of God. Still one cannot deny that millions of people have changed their lives after accepting the gospel message of the Bible. We cannot discount the many that are genuine just because there are also some counterfeits.
            There are also, many Mormons who have changed their lives for the better. I  was raised in an active Mormon family and I can testify to their sincerity. Those that follow their religion are good people that deserve respect and admiration. The statement, "There is truth in all religions", is true to some extent. If a non- believer practices some moral teachings from the Bible they will certainly live a better life, than if they did not. However, although the Mormon Church teaches and practices some good principles this will not get them into heaven. We are not saved on the basis of good deeds but by Gods grace because of what Jesus did on the cross. (Jn.3:16, Eph.2:8-10) A person can be very sincere and still be wrong (Prov.14:12). Although the Mormon church does teach some good biblical principles they do not teach the same God, Jesus or salvation that we find in the Bible. Still we need to remember the people that are deceived and mislead are not the enemy.

Eph 6:12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places.

We need to speak out against false doctrines remembering that the people deceived by them are also people that Jesus died for.