For further information about the great apostasy see, noel b. Ezra taft benson, the book of mormonkeystone of our religion, ensign 1 4 dec 1986 bensons son mark a. From ezra taft benson, the book of mormonthe keystone of our religion, ensign november 1986. The book of mormon keystone of our religion by general conference of the church of jesus christ. President ezra taft benson the book of mormon keystone of our religion october 1986 general conference. There is a power in the book which will begin to flow into your lives the moment you begin a serious study of the book. President ezra taft benson the book of mormon keystone of our religion october 1986 general conference quoting president marion g. President benson was born august 4, 1899, in whitney, idaho. Mar 01, 2009 president ezra taft benson, president of the council of the twelve. Introductory pages of the book of mormon latterday. The book of mormon is the keystone of our religion.
Dec 29, 2019 of the 239 chapters in the book of mormon only 6 dont have reference to jesus christ. The book of mormon is the word of god ezra taft benson. President ezra taft benson delivers a message titled the book of mormonkeystone of. My beloved brethren and sisters, today i would like to speak about.
Lds quotes by ezra taft benson page 4 of 11 lds quotes. Why the book of mormon is the keystone scripture 1991, by monte s. The lord has placed his stamp of approval on both the keystone and the capstone. The prophet joseph smith said, i told the brethren that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on.
The book of mormonkeystone of our religion in the one hundred and fiftysixth semiannual general conference of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Posted on july 10, 20 by quotes admin there are three ways in which the book of mormon is the keystone of our religion. 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, manifesting himself unto all nations. Ezra taft benson a new witness for christ ezra taft benson the gift of modern revelation ezra taft benson the book of mormonkeystone of our religion. Ezra taft benson urged members of the church to spread the book of mormon across the globe. President ezra taft benson said, what is the major purpose of the book of mormon. Making the book of mormon the keystone of religious education. The gift i am thinking of is more important than any of the inventions that have come out of the industrial. There are three ways in which the book of mormon is the keystone of our religion. Ive noticed all sorts of commentary by those who have fallen away from the church pertaining to leaders, policies and church history that creates doubts and confusion with people.
It is no wonder we have 3 chapters in a row all about their importance. 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. Contemporary lds perspectives on the christian apostasy provo, ut. Ezra taft benson the book of mormon president ezra. The book of mormon warns america ezra taft benson 16. The book of mormonkeystone of our religion book of mormon. We should know the book of mormon better than any other book. In chapter 9 we discussed how the book of mormon was the keystone of our religion holding everything together and giving us clarity. Promises for reading book of mormon margies messages. Not being mormon i cant comment on how this tract fits in with. You will find the power to stay on the strait and narrow path. President ezra taft benson delivers a message titled the book of mormon keystone of our religion. In the book of mormon, the testimony of jesus christ is clear, undiluted, and full of power.
He testified that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion. The first is that the book of mormon is the keystone of our religion. Then, as a perfect complement to the doctrinal discussion, the book of mormon portrays perhaps the ultimate resurrection treatise. Flooding the earth and our lives with the book of mormon we understand more the greatness of the power that can come into our lives through a study of it and our charge to share it. The book of mormon keystone of our religion ezra taft benson octo 1986 conf.
The book of mormon is the keystone of our religion, and the doctrine and covenants is the capstone, with continuing latter day revelation. Ezra taft benson the book of mormon is the keystone of. The book of mormon keystone of our religion chicken. The book of mormon is a second witness of jesus christ, our lord, savior and redeemer. And joseph smith, the prophet, the instrument whom god used to translate this record, testified 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. Joseph smith claimed 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. When he was a youth, his father was called on a mormon mission. America on path to destruction by ezra taft benson by gilbert howe. Books by ezra taft benson author of the proper role of. Joseph smith characterized the book of mormon as the keystone of mormonism, and claimed that it was the most correct of any book on earth. Not being mormon i cant comment on how this tract fits in with their religious views, but for the curious it might be interesting as it addresses pride and the merits of being humble. Ezra taft benson books list of books by author ezra taft. Of the 239 chapters in the book of mormon only 6 dont have reference to jesus christ. The spirit of that great book will come to permeate our homes and all who dwell therein.
The church of jesus christ of latterday saints, 1994, 7. Ezra taft benson, the book of mormonkeystone of our religion, general conference october 1986 click here to read or. The book of mormonkeystone of our religion youtube. The book of mormonkeystone of our religion book of. Watch enemies of christ about 1 minute wednesday the book of mormon a book from god by elder tad r. Ezra taft bensons most popular book is the proper role of government. P resident e zra t aft b enson t he b ook of m ormon the book of mormon keystone of our religion ezra taft benson ensign, nov. The keystone of our religion by president ezra taft benson from ezra taft benson, a witness and a warning, salt lake city. Jan 08, 2008 the book of mormon is a second witness of jesus christ, our lord, savior and redeemer. Ezra taft benson, a mighty change of heart, ensign, oct. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints, 1986. The book of mormon keystone of our religion, he specifically counsels us to make the book of mormon a part of our lives. The scriptures are called the words of life, and nowhere is that more true than it is of the book of mormon. President ezra taft benson, president of the council of the twelve.
The importance of the book of mormon was a focus of ezra taft benson, the churchs thirteenth president. President ezra taft benson spoke often about the scriptures, in particular the book of mormon. Love this study guide for ezra taft benson chapter 9. The book of mormonkeystone of our religion president ezra taft benson president of the church conference report, oct. And again, the elders, priests and teachers of this church shall teach the principles of my gospel, which are in the bible and the book of mormon, in the which is the fullness of the gospel. 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. Benson leaves board of the national center for constitutional studies. The book of mormon is the keystone of our religion in three ways. President ezra taft benson the mormon church, mormonism. Callister of the presidency of the seventy thursday.
How has the book of mormon brought you nearer to god. Ezra taft benson august 4, 1899 may 30, 1994 was an american farmer, government official, and religious leader who served as the 15th united states secretary of agriculture during both presidential terms of dwight d. Not only should we know what history and faithpromoting stories it contains, but we should understand its teachings. The keystone of our religion by president ezra taft benson. That book is a great sifter president ezra taft benson, ensign, dec. President ezra taft benson the book of mormonkeystone of our religion october 1986 general conference quoting president marion g. Mar 22, 2018 the scriptures are called the words of life, and nowhere is that more true than it is of the book of mormon.
Keystone of our religion by ezra taft benson 1998, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Eisenhower and as the th president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church from 1985 until his death in 1994. 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. Book of mormon, you will find greater power to resist temptation. Aug, 2014 ezra taft benson urged members of the church to spread the book of mormon across the globe. 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 their homes and all who dwell therein. Ezra taft benson has 51 books on goodreads with 7030 ratings. Will give spiritual and intellectual unity to your whole life. Romney the book of mormon april 1980 general conference. Mutual respect and consideration for each other will grow. 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. Aug 23, 2006 book of mormon stories, childrens songbook, p. I am not here today to tickle your ears, to entertain you. When you begin to hunger and thirst after those words, you will find life in greater and greater abundance.
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. Flooding the earth and our lives with the book of mormon. The book of mormon keystone of our religion chicken scratch. Apr 18, 2015 president ezra taft benson spoke often about the scriptures, in particular the book of mormon. To bring men to christ and to be reconciled to him, and then to join his churchin that order. It is the keystone to our doctrine because it sets out the fullness of the gospel. On january 5, 1986, president ezra taft benson presided at a stake conference in annandale, virginia. Nov 20, 2015 of the 239 chapters in the book of mormon only 6 dont have reference to jesus christ. The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement. The keystone of our religion i would like to discuss one of the most significant gifts given to the world in modern times. Ezra taft benson, the book of mormon is the word of god, ensign, may 1975, 65. The book of mormonkeystone of our religion the church of. A heavenly banner and other great constitutional speeches.
Beware of pride is a mormon religious tract written in 1989 by ezra taft benson president. Ezra taft benson became the thirteenth president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, on november 10, 1985. The keystone of our religion ezra taft benson the church of. President ezra taft benson, the book of mormonkeystone of our religion, ensign, november 1986, online at. Prophetic promises of studying the book of mormon scripture. See all books authored by ezra taft benson, including the constitution. 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. A modernday prophet testifies of the book of mormon, and more on. During 2015, lds members will be studying the latest manual published by their church, teachings of presidents of the church. President ezra taft benson on the power of the book of mormon. Ezra taft benson books list of books by author ezra taft benson. The book of mormon is the keystone of our religion, and the doctrine and covenants is the capstone, with continuing revelation.
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