The Book of Mormon Helps us Grow Closer to God

Regarding the Book of Mormon, the Prophet Joseph Smith said that “a man would get
nearer to God by abiding by its precepts, than by any other book” (introduction to the
Book of Mormon). The Book of Mormon is another testament of Jesus Christ. By reading this book, we get to know Christ and gain a greater appreciation for his atoning sacrifice for us. We also learn how we can follow him, become more like him, and gain eternal glory with him. As you study the words of the Book of Mormon, you will receive personal revelation, inspiration that will bless your life. As you pray to know of the book's truthfulness, the Holy Ghost will touch your heart and testify to you that it is true.
The prophet of my youth, President Gordon B. Hinckley declared: 

“Those who have read [the Book of Mormon] prayerfully, be they rich or poor, learned or unlearned, have grown under its power. . . . Without reservation I promise you that if you will prayerfully read the Book of Mormon, regardless of how many times you previously have read it, there will come into your hearts . . . the Spirit of the Lord. There will come a strengthened resolution to walk in obedience to his commandments, and there will come a stronger testimony of the living reality of the Son of God” (“The Power of the Book of Mormon,” Ensign, June 1988, 6).

President Hinckley also said in the same discourse:

"While the Book of Mormon speaks with power about the issues that affect our modern society, the great and stirring burden of its message is a testimony, vibrant and true, that Jesus is the Christ, the promised Messiah. The book bears witness of him who walked the dusty roads of Palestine healing the sick and teaching the doctrines of salvation; who died upon the cross of Calvary; who on the third day came forth from the tomb, appearing to many; and who, as a resurrected being, visited the people of the Western Hemisphere, concerning whom he earlier had said: “And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice; and there shall be one fold, and one shepherd.” (John 10:16.)"