Real reason behind ezra taft benson s october 1986 book of mormon talk. Remember that etb pushed the bom back in the 1980s, not because it is history, nor because it is spiritual fodder, but rather because lds hqs inventories of boms were overbrimming. Ezra taft benson, a mighty change of heart, ensign, oct. Ezra taft benson, the book of mormon keystone of our religion, ensign, november 1986, 6. The book of mormon warns america ezra taft benson 16. Mormon prophetpresident ezra taft benson on saturday opened the churchs 156th annual conference, the first under his leadership, and showed no sign of the fiery political conservatism that.
If you know of other prophetic promises regarding the book of mormon, please share in the comments, and i will add your contribution to the list as i update it periodically. President ezra taft benson delivers a message titled the book of mormon keystone of our religion. This was one of the key sermons, early in his presidency, when he shared the challenge to the church to take better. The week following general conference that year, our sunday school teacher began to set aside a little bit of time each week in class for a special. 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. My beloved brethren and sisters, he said during the october 1984 general conference, for some years now i have been deeply concerned that we are not using the book of. Embracing the power of the book of mormon deseret news. For a discussion of the texts emphasis on narrative theology, see book of mormon central, what was mormon s purpose in writing the book of mormon. The subtitle another testament of jesus christ was added in 1982.
In general conference 1986 president ezra taft benson explained that it was added to aid in focusing the efforts of the church to more fully utilize the book of mormon in general, and specifically to utilize it in testifying of christ. President ezra taft benson taught us that the book of mormon helps us discern truth from error. President ezra taft benson, the book of mormon keystone of our religion, ensign, nov 1986, p. When was another testament of jesus christ added to the. Eisenhower and as the th president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds.
It is not just that the book of mormon bears testimony of christ. Of the 239 chapters in the book of mormon only 6 dont have reference to jesus christ. In an address drawing together book of mormon and other scriptural teachings regarding pride, president ezra taft benson called it the universal sin, the great vice 1989, p. The book of mormon is the word of god ezra taft benson. President ezra taft benson ensign, november 1986, page 7. Ezra taft benson, the book of mormonkeystone of our religion, general conference october 1986 president benson had a deep love and appreciation for the book of mormon. Ezra taft bensons promise of the book of mormon youtube.
Ezra taft benson became the thirteenth president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints on november 10, 1985 ezra taft benson, prophet of the mormon church 19851994. President ezra taft benson delivers a message titled the book of mormonkeystone of. On january 5, 1986, president ezra taft benson presided at a stake conference in annandale, virginia. In 1985, ezra taft benson became the president of the church. Book of mormon central archive the use of king benjamins address by latterday saints. 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.
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. There is a power in the book of mormonquote the idea door. In 1986 when president benson called on the church to make the book of mormon the center of our personal study, the sunday school curriculum for that year for the whole church was the old testament. 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. Among the hallmarks of ezra taft benson s tenure as president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints was his stirring summons to reemphasize the book of mormon. The world would mold men by changing their environment. The coming forth of the book of mormon in the twentieth. Eisenhower and as the th president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church from 1985 until his death in 1994. When you begin to hunger and thirst after those words, you will find life in greater and greater abundance. Be as careful of the books you read as of the company you keep was the counsel. The biographies in this book are only brief, informational descriptions. The gift i am thinking of is more important than any of the inventions and technological revolutions. Real reason behind ezra taft bensons october 1986 book of.
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. Let us never lose sight of the fact that education is a preparation for life and that. Ezra taft benson mormonism, the mormon church, beliefs. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Ezra taft benson s address at the general conference of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, october 1985. Ralph kuncl, medical researcher, president university of redlands. Isaiah in the book of mormon religious studies center. Eisenhower and as the th president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints from 1985 until his death in 1994. The new world order an analysis for latterday saints blog.
I am not here today to tickle your ears, to entertain you. What role does the book of mormon play in missionary work. My beloved brethren and sisters, today i would like to speak about. Unless otherwise indicated, individuals may post material from the gospel media portion of this site to another website or on a computer. When he was a youth, his father was called on a mission. We are followers of our redeemer, the lord jesus christ, who was the prince of peace.
The use of king benjamins address by latterday saints. Why is the book of mormon so important to the restoration. President benson had a deep love and appreciation for the book of mormon. Liahona, the book of mormon brings abundance, july 2018 it is not just that the book of mormon teaches us truth, though it indeed does that.
President benson was born august 4, 1899, in the small rural community of whitney, idaho, the oldest of eleven children born to george taft benson, jr. President ezra taft benson declared, the nephites never had the book. The book of mormonkeystone of our religion president ezra taft benson president of the church conference report, oct. Most correct book llaugud 159 problems and those of the world.
Republican president eisenhower spoke out against book burners in june 1953. History of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, 4. It is the keystone to our doctrine because it sets out the fullness of the gospel. The power of the book of mormon june 1988 ensign, p. 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. The book of mormon has not been, nor is it yet, the center of our personal study, family teaching, preaching, and missionary work. You will have greater discernment, insight, conviction, and spirit than those who do not.
President ezra taft benson, general conference, april 1986. Congregations, the church educational system, individuals, and families are focusing on the book of mormon with unprecedented enthusiasm, largely because of the leadership of president ezra taft benson. Ezra taft benson 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. Christ, and quit building up and upholding the secret combinations which the book of mormon tells us proved the downfall of both previous american civilizations. Idaho profile idaho secretary of state state of idaho. Similarly, a book was conceptualized to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the. An address given to the brigham young university studeny body. Ezra taft benson, the power of the word, ensign, may 1986, 79, i would like to discuss one of the most significant gifts given to the world in modern times. Top 25 quotes by ezra taft benson of 378 az quotes.
President ezra taft benson explained, 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 in conference report, oct. Little ezra taft benson s two grandmothers, attending the birth, were not willing to give up on the baby. Book of mormon, you will find greater power to resist temptation. The book of mormon and the doctrine and covenants april 1987. 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. Read daily from the book or mormon and abide by its precepts. President ezra taft benson, may 1988 the lord works from the inside out.
Ezra taft benson taught that the book of mormon was written for our day. You will find the power to stay on the strait and narrow path. A turkey supper will be held in the church basement sept 14 and serving is to. 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. If they saw our day and chose those things which would be of greatest worth to us, is not that how we should study. Testing ezra taft benson s promise of the book of mormon. President ezra taft benson on the power of the book of mormon. I have been aware of those who preceded me in this office as president of the church. Each of the major writers of the book of mormon testified that he wrote for future generations. Taft benson, an apostle, who entered the salt lake valley with the first mormon pioneer company in july 1847. I testify that the book of mormon is the word of god. Hoopes, lydia clawson 1943 journal article president ezra taft benson. Christ takes the slums out of people, and then they take themselves out of the slums.
President benson related, the faith of my father, the administrations of the priesthood and the quick action of my two grandmothers, placing me first in a pan of cold water, and then warm water. President benson was born august 4, 1899, in whitney, idaho, and was the oldest of eleven children. Ezra taft benson, the book of mormon keystone of our religion, general conference october 1986 click here to read or listen to the full talk. The book of mormonkeystone of our religion youtube. See ezra taft benson, the book of mormon and the doctrine and covenants, ensign, november 1987, online at. Ezra taft benson th president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints november 10, 1985 may 30, 1994 predecessorspencer w. We should know the book of mormon better than any other book. The most valuable way to do this is to learn the will of the lord and then do it. He dedicated nine temples and saw great growth in church membership and strength. The family worked hard to keep up the farm while he was. President lester martin accepted the gift on behalf of the organization. He 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. 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. 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.
In relating the threefold mission of the church, president benson stated that the second mission of the church is to strengthen the membership of the church. As the twentieth century draws to a close, the book of mormon clearly holds center stage in latterday saint scriptural study and appreciation. The book of mormon is the word of god, regional representative seminar, friday, april 4, 1986, pp. How about essentially pollutionless corvettes and cobras that get nearly 50. Ensign, july 1994 throughout his ministry, president benson sought to convince the saints that they should use the book of mormon to answer questions about the church and that this book could bless their lives as no other book could.
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