1 Nephi 13:25-29

Nephi's vision continues...

In Verse 25, he is shown that the words of the Jews went forth to the Gentiles in purity, meaning that the records of the lives of the prophets were true and accurate. Then when the writings of the twelve apostles went unto them, the compilation of which is where we get the Bible, many plain and precious parts were taken out along with many of the covenants of the Lord. This was done to pervert the right ways of the Lord and blind the eyes of men and harden their hearts. Well, they have succeeded in many respects. But as we've said before, the wisdom of God is greater than the cunning of the devil. He has prepared another testament of Jesus Christ, namely the Book of Mormon. This book restores the truths that were lost and points us to living prophets and continuing revelation, so that corruption of the scriptures would never happen again.

Verse 29 reiterates this. The fact that many of the truths were taken out of the Bible is a great stumbling block to the people and for this reason, too, there are great disputations among the people and many sects and religions based off the same book of scripture. So, we must remember the counsel given in Doctrine and Covenants 123:12, " 12 For there are many yet on the earth among all sects, parties, and denominations, who are blinded by the subtle craftiness of men, whereby they lie in wait to deceive, and who are only kept from the truth because they know not where to find it—" So, this is why we must talk with everyone about the gospel restoration. We do not know who is seeking for the truth, but doesn't know where to find it.