Neither Add To Nor Diminish From

I had a conversation with a friend the other day about the Bible and the Book of Mormon. She loves the gospel, but is struggling with some of the members and sheepishly admitted to me that ahe'a always been a little unsettled about the Book of Mormon because of Revelation 22:18.

".....If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book:" (New Testament, Revelation, Chapter 22)

I told we were going to have to learn more and figure it all out, because I know that both books are true and if they contradict each other there must be a reason.

This Is what I have come up with and what sent to her:

"Been thinkin about ya this morning and our chat the other day. I looked up Rev 22:18 and looked up the cross references for "add". Read Deut. 4:2 & 12:32. I thought it was interesting that this was mentioned here when there was so much of the bible still to be written. So clearly the Lord didn't mean don't write anything else.

Also they refer to the verse in Rev. in the D&C 20:35. Saying they basically aren't going against the words of John.

I feel that the Lord didn't want anything added to or taken from his "book" that contained the truths of the gospel. He never said he wouldn't have more then one book written. We also know the Lord is consistent in the way he does things, he has an order or pattern, so it at stands to reason that of he had children in another land he would have them keep records and record the gospel in a "book" as well.

The other pattern set up in both books is the preparation for and the prophesying of the Savior's coming. They are like twins in that aspect. The Lord prepares and prophesies in the same manner in both books. And the soul purpose of both books is to bring us a testimony of the living Savior.

They are like the perfect marriage. One spouse doesn't add to or diminish from the other. They walk side by side, hand in hand as companions; complimenting and strengthening one another neither trying to steal the spotlight or jump ahead. They are a perfect pair.

K- I'm done. Love ya!"

I love you all!!!!!!

Molly