Ezra taft benson book of mormon for our day

President ezra taft benson spoke often about the scriptures, in particular the book of mormon. Eisenhower and as the th president of the church of jesus christ of latter day saints lds church from 1985 until his death in 1994. President ezra taft benson delivers a message titled the book of mormonkeystone of. Flooding the earth and our lives with the book of mormon. President ezra taft benson on the power of the book of mormon. It is no wonder we have 3 chapters in a row all about their importance.

The book of mormon is the keystone of our religion, and the doctrine and covenants is the capstone, with continuing latter day revelation. A witness and a warning a modern day prophet testifies. Ezra taft benson testified of the influence of the book of mormon in. The third reason why the book of mormon is of such value to latter day saints is given in the same statement by the prophet joseph smith cited previously. During 2015, lds members will be studying the latest manual published by their church, teachings of presidents of the church. Across the world and throughout the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, an increasing number of men and women are coming to christ and growing in christ through the. Romney the book of mormon april 1980 general conference. That book is a great sifter president ezra taft benson, ensign, dec. He expects us as members of the church and bearers of his priesthood to do all we can to preserve our liberty. There is a power in the book which will begin to flow. The prophet joseph smith said, i told the brethren that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on.

Promises for reading book of mormon margies messages. My beloved brethren and sisters, today i would like to speak about. 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. Annual general conference, improvement era it is significant that 118 years ago this month the prophet joseph smith, after attending lectures on socialism, made this official entry in church history. When you begin to hunger and thirst after those words, you will find life in greater and greater abundance. Introductory pages of the book of mormon latterday. Among the most notable of ezra taft bensons accomplishments are his promotion of the principles of liberty and good government, also his testimony of the book of mormon, and most importantly in leading souls to christ through the gospel of liberty. The book of mormon talks about clearing away the branches. The thirteenth president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church from 1985 until his death and was united. The book of mormon to flood the earth lds church history. 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. The book of mormon is the keystone in our witness of jesus christ, who is himself the cornerstone of everything we do.

Mormon, who compiled it, saw us in vision and was directed to put into the book those things god felt we would especially need in our time. Not commanded in all things by ezra taft benson general conference april 1965 most christians do not believe in the devil. Invite a student to read aloud the following statement. Under the inspiration of god, who sees all things from the beginning, he. Latter days, latter day saints, lds quotes, inspirational quotes, printable. The book of mormon warns america ezra taft benson 16.

I further witness that this landthe americasmust be protected,its constitution upheld, for this is a land foreordained to be the zion of our god. See all books authored by ezra taft benson, including the constitution. When he was a youth, his father was called on a mission. The church of jesus christ of latter day saints, 1986. The book of mormon keystone of our religion in the one hundred and fiftysixth semiannual general conference of the church of jesus christ of latter day saints. 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 first is that the book of mormon is the keystone of our religion. Ezra taft benson helped reshape the scriptural priorities, and that may have affected how mormons are seen. Ezra taft benson books list of books by author ezra taft. These book of mormon addresses by president ezra taft benson will have a longlasting, beneficial. Social, ethical, cultural, or educational converts will not survive under the heat of the day unless their taproots go down to the fulness of the gospel. Like a keystone in an arch, if you remove the book of mormon, our whole religion crumbles, wastes away, and cannot stand scrutiny. The book of mormonkeystone of our religion youtube.

Ezra taft benson was reared on the family farm in whitney, driving a team of horses at the age of five, milking cows, and thinning sugar beets. To this day, someparticularly among certain benson women who, curiously and inexplicably enough, were among my strongest family critics when i left the chuchcontinue to exhibit profound denial that ezra taft benson was significantly incapacitated in his role as prophet. Ezra taft benson urged members of the church to spread the book of. Fortunately, we have the lords opinion of the book of mormon to back up president bensons claims of its 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 that great book will come to permeate our. President ezra taft benson the mormon church, mormonism. To bring men to christ and to be reconciled to him, and then to join his churchin that order. The book of mormon is meant for our day for us here and now.

So writes president ezra taft benson on what was to be one of the landmark topics of his. 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. Flooding the earth and our lives with the book of mormon, teachings of presidents of the church. The book of mormon keystone of our religion chicken. Ezra taft benson american religious leader britannica. In a witness and a warning you will find president bensons counsel, insight, testimony and teachings pertaining to the book of mormon. The lord has placed his stamp of approval on both the keystone and the capstone. Top 25 quotes by ezra taft benson of 378 az quotes. President benson was born august 4, 1899, in whitney, idaho. Ezra taft benson, ezra taft benson, a witness and a warning, ensign, nov. Religious studies center, brigham young university, 1991, 163210. The book of mormon is the greatest book in the world.

In a witness and a warning you will find president bensons counsel, insight, testimony, and teachings pertaining to the book of mormon. A modernday prophet testifies of the book of mormon, and more on. I am not here today to tickle your ears, to entertain you. As you study this book along with the book of mormon you will find blessings and fulfillment of the promises made by a modern day prophet of god. Ezra taft benson, in latterday prophets and the united states constitution, ed. The book of mormon is the keystone of our religion, and the doctrine and covenants is the capstone, with continuing latterday revelation. If they saw our day and chose those things which would be of greatest worth to us, is not that how we should study. 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 struggling with life in. He taught the importance of flooding the earth with the book of mormon, warned against the universal sin of pride, and believed that christ was the source of lasting change and true joy.

In 1985, ezra taft benson became the president of the church. The onetime agriculture secretary who went on to become the head of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints was a tenacious defender of the john birch society and feared powerful officeholders including. President ezra taft benson said, what is the major purpose of the book of mormon. Ezra taft benson taught that the book of mormon was written for our day.

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, he specifically counsels us to make the book of mormon a part of our lives. If they saw our day and chose those things which would be of greatest worth to us, is not that. Explain that president ezra taft benson 18991994 described the central role of the book of mormon in the restoration of the gospel and the commencement of the lords work in the last days. As a member of the quorum of the twelve apostles, he had frequently encouraged latterday saints to. If in our homes, parents will read from the book of mormon prayerfully and regularly both by themselves and with their children. The book of mormonkeystone of our religion book of. Ezra taft benson s address at the general conference of the church of jesus christ of latter day saints, october 1985. President ezra taft benson has repeatedly stated that the book of mormon was written for our day the teachings of ezra taft benson 5865. 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. The book of mormonkeystone of our religion president ezra taft benson president of the church conference report, oct. Ezra taft benson author of the proper role of government. 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 most compelling issues confronting our bewildered world were anticipated by the lord, and they form the inspired content of the book of mormon.

Ezra taft benson, the american heritage of freedoma plan of god ezra taft benson, 1961 semi. The ezra taft benson society was created in honor of ezra taft benson, prophet, leader, statesman. Ezra taft benson became the thirteenth president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, on november 10, 1985. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints, 1986. Grab the new and improved ezra taft benson chapter 10 study journal and improve your study. The book of mormon is the word of god ezra taft benson. Ezra taft benson, the keystone of our religion, ensign, jan. Ezra taft benson the book of mormon is the keystone of. He dedicated nine temples and saw great growth in church membership and strength. And it came to pass, one day the book of mormon overtook the bible. The scriptures are called the words of life, and nowhere is that more true than it is of the book of mormon.

Ezra taft benson mormonism, the mormon church, beliefs. President ezra taft benson the book of mormon keystone of our religion october 1986 general conference quoting president marion g. Expectations and gifts of jesus christ ezra taft benson. Welch this small book is an important volume that casts a very long shadow. President ezra taft benson, president of the council of the twelve. A modernday prophet testifies of the book of mormon. Fbi files shed light on ezra taft benson, ike and the. Ezra taft benson was a member of the quorum of the twelve apostles of the church of jesus christ. There is a power in the book of mormon which will begin to flow into your lives the moment you begin a serious study of the book. This message was not new in president bensons ministry.