As of last night, I have read the Book of Mormon cover to cover :D It took longer than I probably initially planned; there were a few hiatuses... but I finally did it!
The entire book testified its truth to me. I know that Joseph Smith was a prophet of God who restored Christ's church to this earth and that the Book of Mormon testifies of Jesus Christ. I am so thankful for the influence of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in my life and in the lives of those I love. Whether you are Mormon or not, or have ever read the Book of Mormon or not, if you read the Book of Mormon with the intent and desire to know whether or not it is true- you will be answered. After Jesus Christ's resurrection and His return to Heavenly Father, we as God's children were left with the Holy Ghost to be our companion, guide, and comforter. The Holy Ghost can teach you so much, if you just allow yourself to ask in faith and listen to His promptings.
Here are the verses that "spoke" to me while I read:
(an online version of the Book of Mormon can be found through LDS.org: http://lds.org/scriptures/bofm?lang=eng )
1 Nephi 9:6 -- The Lord prepares a way
1 Nephi 10:18-19 -- the mysteries of God shall be unfolded through the power of the Holy Ghost
1 Nephi 15 -- the filthy waters in Lehi's dream separate the righteous from wickedness. You don't just leave the rod/path, but have to swim through the waters to enter the mansion. Becoming wicked is a process, not just one bad step.
1 Nephi 21:15-16 -- Christ will never forget us
2 Nephi 2:22-23 -- Had Adam and Eve not transgressed in the Garden, they would have remained in that same, perfect state of innocence and the rest of God's plan would not have been possible.
2 Nephi 2:25 -- "Adam fell that men might be; and men are, that they might have joy"
2 Nephi 3:12 -- We shall have the writings of the past in order to gain knowledge
2 Nephi 9: 4 -- We will be resurrected into bodies of flesh and bone, and see God
2 Nephi 9:10 -- A way had been prepared so that we can return to our bodies, and return to God's presence
2 Nephi 9:21 -- Christ suffered all of our pains to save us
2 Nephi 9:50-52 -- Feast upon the words of Christ and let your heart rejoice
2 Nephi 14:6 -- Temples will protect us from worldly things
2 Nephi 22:2 -- I will trust in God and not be afraid, for the Lord is my strength and my song
2 Nephi 28:30 -- God gives more knowledge to those who seek and learn from Him
2 Nephi 31:20 -- The equation for an eternal life :)
2 Nephi 32: 3 -- Angels speak through the Holy Ghost
2 Nephi 33:6 -- "I glory in plainness; I glory in truth; I glory in my Jesus, for He hath redeemed my soul from Hell"
Jacob 2:18-19 -- First seek the Kingdom of God, then seek for riches
Jacob 6:12 -- "O be wise; what can I say more?"
Enos 1:27 -- Christ has prepared a place for us after this life
Mosiah 4:30 -- Do what God has commanded, and perish not
Mosiah 5:13 -- How will you know God, if you do not serve Him?
Mosiah 7:33 -- Turn to the Lord, trust and serve Him, and He will deliver you out of bondage
Mosiah 16:8-9 -- The grave has no victory; Christ is an endless light and endless life
Mosiah 18:8-10 -- requirements for baptism
Mosiah 27:29 -- "I was in the darkest adyss; but now I behold the marvelous light of God. My soul was racked with eternal torment; but I am snatched, and my soul is pained no more"
Alma 5:45-46 -- the Holy Ghost and personal revelation
Alma 5:60 -- Christ will protect you
Alma 12 -- Adam's purpose; the plan of redemtion
Alma 29:5 -- "he that knoweth not good from evil is blameless"
Alma 29:9 -- "perhaps I may be an instrument in the hands of God to bring some soul to repentance; and this is my joy"
Alma 29:14 -- Do not find joy in only yourself, but in the success of others
Alma 30:7 -- men are free to choose their own beliefs
Alma 31:5 -- preaching the word of God had more powerful effect upon the minds of the people to do the right, than the sword
Alma 31:38 -- your afflictions are swallowed up in the joy of Christ
Alma 32:21 -- "Faith is not to have a perfect knowledge of things"
Alma 33:23 -- Plant His word in your heart and have faith
Alma 34:27-28 -- Serve others
Alma 34: 32-34 -- This life is the time to prepare to meet God, do not procrastinate
Alma 34:38-41 -- Live in thankfulness, be prayerful, and have patience
Alma 36:3 -- Those who put their trust in God, will be rewarded
Alma 37:33-35 -- Teach these things
Alma 37:47 -- "Look to God and live"
Alma 38:4-5 -- Bear all things with patience and trust in God
Alma 38:8 -- "I did cry unto [God] and I did find peace to my soul"
Alma 39:18-19 -- Should not all of God's children know of His plan?
Alma 41:10 -- "Wickedness never was happiness"
Alma 42:30 -- Do not think you are above Christ's redeeming power, be humbled and saved
Alma 57:27 -- "Their minds are firm, and they do put their trust in God continually"
Alma 60:36 -- "I seek not for power, but to pull it down. I seek not for honor of the world, but for the glory of my God, and the freedom and welfare of my country"
Helaman 5:12 -- Build your foundation upon the rock of Christ
Helaman 5:47 -- Peace be unto you because of your faith
Helaman 14:17 -- Christ can redeem all mankind
Helaman 14:30 -- God has made us free to act for ourselves
3 Nephi 11:29 -- "He that hath the spirit of contention is not of [God]"
3 Nephi 12:16 -- "Let your light so shine... that they may see your good works and glorify your Father who is in heaven"
3 Nephi 13:33 -- seek first the kingdom of God
3 Nephi 14:21 -- Prayer alone will not get you into Heaven
Ether 12:4 -- Believe in God, have hope, be sure and steadfast, always abounding in good works
Ether 12:6 -- "Faith is things which are hoped for and not seen"
Ether 12:27 -- Be humble, have faith, and God will make your weaknesses, strengths
Ether 12:41 -- seek after Christ, that the Holy Ghost may abide with you
Moroni 7:16-17 -- "The Spirit of Christ is given to every man, that he may know good from evil"
Moroni 7:45 -- Charity...
Moroni 8:8 -- Adam's transgression is not upon us- Christ has redeemed us; babies do not need baptism
Moroni 9:25 -- "May Christ lift you up"
Moroni 10:4-5 -- Ask and you will know
Moroni 10:20-23 -- Faith, hope, and charity work together and are necessary for salvation
Moroni 10:32-33 -- "Love God with all your might, mind, and strength" Love is action; through our actions we show our love
