He was referring to anything that would be written by anyone other than him in the Book of Revelations. He was referring to any future changes to his Book of Revelations that might be made by translators and/or scribes. Biblical historians have told us that John wrote the Book of Revelations while he was imprisoned on the isle of Patmus at approximately 90 A.D. It was not including as a book of the Bible. There was no Bible at that time. It was not in its current form until 900 A.D. There is a similar quote by Moses about not adding to his words in the Book of Deuteronomy. Should we then take these statements literally out of its original context as you have suggested? If so, we must assume that everything after the Book of Deuteronomy, all the way through the Old and New Testament is also not the word of God?

We believe the Book of Mormon to be the word of God just as much as we believe the Bible to be the word of God. The Book of Mormon is God's words and direction to the Prophets sent to those who inhabited the Americas for a period of time between 600 B.C. and 400 A.D. It contains some of the most facinating documented history of this continent.

I've always thought that it would be impossible for God not love all of his children wherever they may be. Is it possible that He loved the ancient Jews (which all of the prophets and apostles of the Old and New Testament preached to) more than any other person who did not live in the Mediterranean Sea area? If He is a non-changing God, it doesn't seem very logical, does it? The Book of Mormon is a second witness for Christ. It substantiates and bears witness of Christ, and his mission in Jerusalem, as is recorded in the Bible. It works as a second witness to the things that the apostles and the prophets taught about Christ in ancient Israel. Why would anyone have anything against that?

If I were you, I would take time to read and carefully study the Book of Mormon to see what its contents really are, to see if there is some heresy or anti-Christ teaching in it which differs from the gospel which Christ taught when He was here upon the earth in the meridian of time. If you will do that with a sincere heart, with real intent, he will manifest the truth of that Book to you by the power of the Holy Ghost.

You may come to know specifically and personally for yourself just by simply studying its pages in sincerity. I could write on and on in this email to try and convince you of its truthfulness, but unless you read it with a sincere heart, wanting to know the truth of it, our Father in Heaven will manifest the truth of it unto you by the power of his spirit.

I know that to be true. I've done it myself and he is real and so are his promises.

(BEV - For anyone who is doubting what Donny has said here, I want to tell you that I have been where you are right now. I had pastors and good friends telling me that Revelations 22:18 was the reason that there should not be a Book of Mormon. I had to pray and find out for myself, if the Bible was meant to be the ONLY guideline. This IS the only way to know. The Heavens ARE open, and God our Father is real, He will answer your sincere prayers. He has spoken to various peoples, His people, through the ages. He chooses and He commands them to keep records for His purposes. I know that to be true. Bev)

Sincerely,

Donny Osmond


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