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Church leaders, cast and crew express excitement for. During his early years as church president, benson brought a renewed emphasis to the distribution and reading of the book of mormon, reaffirming this lds. The book of mormon warns america ezra taft benson 16. Write these promises at the front of a family journal or notebook that you can keep with your scriptures. President ezra taft benson on the power of the book of mormon. Jan 03, 2012 prophetic promises regarding the book of mormon most members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints will begin a yearlong study of the book of mormon this year. The book of mormon is the most correct of any book on earth, joseph smith stated, and the keystone of our religion.

In his conference address in october 1981, president benson emphasized that the major purpose of the record that became the book of mormon is to convince a later generation that jesus is the christ, the son of god joseph smith. The book of mormon is especially applicable to the struggles we face in america today. If so, then the book of mormon will help us do so more than any other book. Finally, the book of mormon is the keystone of testimony. I feel certain that if, in our homes, parents will read from the book of mormon prayerfully and regularly, both by themselves and with their children, the spirit of that great book will come to permeate our homes and all who dwell therein 1. There are three ways in which the book of mormon is the keystone of our religion. I am not here today to tickle your ears, to entertain you. It was while serving as a missionary, particularly an experience in sheffield, that caused benson to realize how central the book of mormon was to the restored gospel message and converting people to the lds church. President benson also speaks about the doctrine and covenants and its connection to the book of mormon. The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which, according to adherents, contains writings of ancient prophets who lived on the american continent from approximately 2200 bc to ad 421. Oct 06, 2017 president benson has stressed this key point again and again in his messages as president of the church.

Let us read the book of mormon and be convinced that jesus is the christ. The book of mormon keystone of our religion chicken. Prophet to our generation, ensign, november 1981, p. When we have doubts, we should turn to the book of mormon and search for the answers. As president ezra taft benson famously noted, study of that book is associated with a number of inspiring promises. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates. The trailer for the book of mormon videos was released thursday, sept. As you study this book along with the book of mormon you will find blessings and fulfillment of the promises made by a modern prophet of god. Benson alternated quarters at usac and worked on the family farm.

Apr 28, 2015 if so, then the book of mormon will help us do so more than any other book. It takes place during the ministry of christ, but in the americas. Martin harris confessed that he didnt actually, really or literally see the book of mormon gold plates and, as we shall see, thats not the only witness problem. President benson has stressed this key point again and again in his messages as president of the church. These promisesincreased love and harmony in the home, greater respect between parent and child, increased spirituality and righteousnessare not idle promises, but exactly what the prophet joseph smith meant when he said the book of mormon will help us draw nearer to god 1. Just as the arch crumbles if the keystone is removed, so does all the church stand or fall with the truthfulness of the book of mormon. When he was a youth, his father was called on a mission. A gift from the lord my beloved brethren and sisters, today i would like to speak about one of the most significant gifts given to the world in modern times. The book of mormon keystone of our religion chicken scratch. It is a record of a fallen people, compiled by inspired men for our blessing today. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints iffer mitchell is an assistant costume designer for the project. Mar 01, 2009 president ezra taft benson, president of the council of the twelve. For if the book of mormon is true, then jesus is the christ, joseph smith was his prophet, the church of jesus christ of latterday saints is true, and it is being led today by a prophet receiving revelation.

You can refer to ezra taft bensons a witness and a warning or read the promises president russell m. Top 25 quotes by ezra taft benson of 378 az quotes. The book of mormon keystone of our religion, he specifically counsels us to make the book of mormon a part of our lives. Andersen relies on the president benson approach to politics and religion and he was apparently a contemporary and close friend.

President ezra taft benson taught us that one great reason why we must make the book of mormon a center focus of study is that it was written for our day. He testified that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion introduction to the book of mormon. The book of mormon is meant for our day for us here and now. President ezra taft benson, president of the council of the twelve. Ezra taft benson mormonism, the mormon church, beliefs. Finding doctrine and meaning in book of mormon isaiah. He stated, the book of mormon is the keystone of our religion, and the doctrine and covenants is the capstone, with continuing latterday revelation. Promised blessings for reading the book of mormon a life. There will come a strengthened resolution to walk in obedience to his. Church leaders, cast and crew express excitement for upcoming. The book of mormon is not on trial the people of the world, including the members of the church, are on trial as to what they will do with this sacred witness of christ.

President benson had a deep love and appreciation for the book of mormon. Apr 18, 2015 president benson also speaks about the doctrine and covenants and its connection to the book of mormon. Ezra taft benson the book of mormon brings men to christ. The book of mormonkeystone of our religion youtube. The book of mormon offers so much that broadens our understandings of the doctrines of salvation. Nelson gave when he responded to president thomas s. Hopkin, finding doctrine and meaning in book of mormon isaiah, religious educator 15, no.

The book of mormon is the word of god the church of. Ezra taft benson, former prophet of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, 19851994 president benson was born august 4, 1899, in whitney, idaho, and was the oldest of eleven children. Prophetic promises of studying the book of mormon scripture. Further explaining the book of mormons role as the keystone of our religion in his september 1986 general conference address, president ezra taft benson said that just as an arch crumbles if the keystone is removed, so does the church of jesus christ of latterday saints without the book of mormon. The first is that the book of mormon is the keystone of our religion. In a witness and a warning you will find president bensons counsel, insight, testimony, and teachings pertaining to the book of mormon. The nonspecial testimonies of gods alleged special witnesses for christ in another thread, poster onthefence asked what information i possessed regarding the expression of personal testimony from mormon apostles illuminating their own status when it came to belief in mormonism. President ezra taft benson speaking of the book of mormon said that, it fortifies the humble followers of christ against the evil designs, strategies, and doctrines of the devil in our day general conference, april 1986. The church of jesus christ of latter day saints also reads the bible. My beloved brethren and sisters, today i would like to speak about.

I wish benson had spent more time speaking about the importance of studying the bible, which is a much more trustworthy book. President ezra taft benson on the power of the book of mormon president ezra taft benson 18991994 was called to the quorum of twelve apostles in 1943, and served as the th president of the church from 1985 until his death in 1994 at age 94. I was surprised how foreign this book felt to my traditional approach to the book of mormon and politics. How has the book of mormon brought you nearer to god. President ezra taft benson, the book of mormon keystone of our religion, general conference, october 1986.

Pay attention to its warnings about freedom and government. Those people never had the bookit was meant for us. The book of mormon is the word of god ezra taft benson. When you begin to hunger and thirst after those words, you will find life in greater and greater abundance. A primer for priesthood leadership, religious educator 4, no. Book of mormon is the word of god audio, cassette december 1, 1991. During 2015, lds members will be studying the latest manual published by their church, teachings of presidents of the church. The prophet joseph smith said, i told the brethren that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion, and a man would get nearer to god by abiding by its precepts, than by any other book history of the church, 4. In the book of mormon, the testimony of jesus christ is clear, undiluted, and full of power.

The book of mormon, is the key stone of our church, the church of jesus christ of latter day saints, and is true, the words that are printed within the pages of the book of mormon are for our day past, present and future, this book written by then prophet ezra taft benson, is a great read, for members who need a pick up, if they are. Benson served an lds church mission in britain from 1921 to 1923. Aug, 2018 further explaining the book of mormon s role as the keystone of our religion in his september 1986 general conference address, president ezra taft benson said that just as an arch crumbles if the keystone is removed, so does the church of jesus christ of latterday saints without the book of mormon. Prophetic promises regarding the book of mormon most members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints will begin a yearlong study of the book of mormon this year. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints iffer mitchell is. Moyle visited david whitmer, whitmer was an old man. Mar 22, 2018 president benson had a deep love and appreciation for the book of mormon. President ezra taft benson delivers a message titled the book of mormonkeystone of. The book of mormon he fervently believed that the book of mormon was the revealed word of god and an actual historical document. That means it is not just something we read, it not just something we sometimes talk about, but it is something that if it was taken away, wed lose our direction and purpose. Book of mormon there is a power in the book of which will begin to flow into our lives the moment you begin a serious study of the book. Promises of daily reading the book of mormon as given by. Jan 20, 2015 president benson, and doctrine and covenants 84. Roseann benson was a part time instructor of ancient scripture and church history and doctrine at byu when this was written.

The fulness of the gospel is in the book of mormon. The book of mormonkeystone of our religion president ezra taft benson president of the church conference report, oct. Aug, 2014 ezra taft benson urged members of the church to spread the book of mormon across the globe. President ezra taft benson spoke often about the scriptures, in particular the book of mormon. This was one of the key sermons, early in his presidency, when he shared the challenge to the church to take better advantage of the gift that book represents. Seven years later, in 1830, this scriptural canon of the latterday saints was published for the world. Dec 12, 2019 you can refer to ezra taft bensons a witness and a warning or read the promises president russell m.

It was first published in march 1830 by joseph smith as the book of mormon. Brothers and sisters, 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 an added measure of the spirit of the lord. What food is to the body, prayerful scripture study is to the spirit. See more ideas about book of mormon, lds and latter day saints. Promises for reading book of mormon margies messages. The major mission of the book of mormon, as recorded on its title page, is to the convincing of the jew and gentile that jesus is the christ, the eternal god. Ezra taft benson urged members of the church to spread the book of mormon across the globe. You will find the power to stay on the strait and narrow path. We testify that when used together, the bible and the book of mormon confound false doctrines.

Benson, the book of mormon keystone of our religion. Ezra taft benson book of mormon there is a power in the book of which will begin to flow into our lives the moment you begin a serious study of the b. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the. From what i was able to observe, he never, for a moment, questioned its authenticity. The doctrine of covenants brings men to christs kingdom. Lets study the introductory pages of the book of mormon. Sep 10, 2019 the trailer for the book of mormon videos was released thursday, sept. In these paragraphs, benson advocates the study of the book of mormon and the doctrine and covenants, both of which depend solidly on the testimony of joseph smith. Book of mormon is the word of god audio, cassette december 1, 1991 by benson author see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Let us continually reread the book of mormon so that we might more fully come to christ, be committed to him, centered in him, and consumed in him ensign, nov. Mormon, the ancient prophet after whom the book is named, abridged centuries of records.