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. President benson taught that the purpose of the book of mormon is to bring men to christ by testifying of christ and revealing his enemies. Fundamentals of enduring family relationships october 1982. The book of mormon is the greatest book in the world. Jan 03, 2012 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. During 2015, lds members will be studying the latest manual published by their church, teachings of presidents of the church.
The value of the book of mormon book of mormon mormon. How we got the book of mormon about 3 minutes illustrated scripture story. Ezra taft benson, civic standards for the faithful saints link in comments. But more important than where the land of promise might be are. It is not just that the book of mormon bears testimony of christ, though it indeed does that, too. 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 father sternly reminded me that it was his duty to protect his father and the lords prophet, ezra taft benson, to look after the interests of the kingdom and to uphold the faith.
We will evaluate this book regularly, chapter by chapter, by showing interesting quotes and providing an evangelical christian take on this manual. Your families will draw closer to the lord, unseen angels will watch over your loved ones when satanic forces tempt them, the veil will be thin and great spiritual experiences will distill upon this. The book of mormon and the doctrine and covenants april 1987. Thunder from the right delivers on its promise to offer a fresh and stimulating retrospective assessment of ezra taft bensons life and legacy. How has the book of mormon brought you nearer to god. So writes president ezra taft benson on what was to be one of the landmark topics of his presidency. 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. But more important than where the land of promise might be are the. This is the th in a series of books of the teachings of presidents of the church. 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. He dedicated nine temples and saw great growth in church membership and strength. 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. You will find the power to stay on the strait and narrow path.
The book of mormonkeystone of our religion president ezra taft benson president of the church conference report, oct. Eisenhower and as the th president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church from 1985 until his death in 1994. 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. A modernday prophet testifies of the book of mormon p. 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. Many have wondered where this land of promise might be physically located in the americas.
The book of mormonkeystone of our religion october 1986. Aug, 2014 ezra taft benson urged members of the church to spread the book of mormon across the globe. President ezra taft benson the book of mormon keystone of our religion october 1986 general conference quoting president marion g. Mar 22, 2018 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. Mar 02, 2019 thunder from the right delivers on its promise to offer a fresh and stimulating retrospective assessment of ezra taft benson s life and legacy.
Thunder from the right delivers on its promise to offer a fresh and stimulating retrospective assessment of ezra taft benson s life and legacy. Ezra taft benson quotes author of the proper role of government. That book is a great sifter president ezra taft benson, ensign, dec. 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. In the book of mormon, the testimony of jesus christ is clear, undiluted, and full of power. 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. The power of the book of mormon june 1988 ensign, p. The book of mormon warns america ezra taft benson 16. Ezra taft benson brothers and sisters, we are excited about our upcoming 2020 stake youth conference lehis book of mormon quest and we invite you to. Mar 01, 2009 president ezra taft benson, president of the council of the twelve.
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. There is a power in the book of mormon which will begin to flow into your lives the minute you begin a serious study of the book. Moyle visited david whitmer, whitmer was an old man. What prophets have promised when you read the book of. It is used for personal study and for melchizedek priesthood and relief society instruction. Romney the book of mormon april 1980 general conference. A modernday prophet testifies of the book of mormon, and more on.
President ezra taft benson said, it is not just that the book of mormon teaches us truth, though it indeed does that. See more ideas about lds quotes, church quotes and lds. It is the only book that contains within its covers a promise that by divine power the reader may know with certainty of its truth. The book illuminates the significant relationship between the mormon faith and the rise of the new right in the united states, adding considerably to our understanding of the role of religion in. Ezra taft benson was a member of the quorum of the twelve apostles of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints when this fireside address was given at brigham young university on 28 march 1976. The introduction to contemporary editions since 1981 of the book of mormon published by the church reads. He further reminded me that he had been specifically asked by ezra taft benson to move back to utah from texas so that he could perform those duties, as commanded. It is the book that will get a person nearer to god by abiding by its precepts than any other book see book of mormon, introduction. 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. What prophets have promised when you read the book of mormon. President ezra taft benson, president of the council of the twelve. The book of mormon is a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible.
Ezra taft benson, what i hope you would teach your children about the temple, tambuli, apr 1986, 1. To the youth of the noble birthright president ezra taft benson general conference, april 1986, priesthood session. The book of mormon describes a land of promise given to lehi and his posterity by the lord. Ezra taft benson books list of books by author ezra taft benson. Ezra taft benson urged members of the church to spread the book of mormon across the globe. Ezra taft benson brothers and sisters, we are excited about our upcoming 2020 stake youth conference lehis book of mormon quest and we invite you to participate with us in preparing for this great adventure. Prophetic promises of studying the book of mormon scripture. 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.
It is a record of gods dealings with ancient inhabitants of the. The lord has declared that the book of mormon contains the fulness of the gospel of jesus christ doctrine and covenants 20. Thunder from the right ui press university of illinois press. Ezra taft benson, the american heritage of freedoma plan of god ezra taft benson, 1961 semi. An address given to the brigham young university studeny body. Read daily from the book or mormon and abide by its precepts. 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.
Ezra taft benson, a witness and a warning salt lake city. Promises for reading book of mormon margies messages. The book of mormon further warns that whatsoever nation shall uphold such secret combinations, to get power and gain, until they shall spread over the nation, behold they shall be destroyed. The book of mormon is the word of god ezra taft benson. Ezra taft benson mormonism, the mormon church, beliefs. President ezra taft benson, the book of mormon keystone of our religion, general conference, october 1986. 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. The teachings of ezra taft benson, bookcraft pubs 3 copy quote the book of mormon is the keystone of our religion, and the doctrine and covenants is the capstone, with continuing latterday revelation.
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. There is a book we need to study daily, both as individuals and as families, namely the book of mormon. President ezra taft benson on the power of the book of mormon. Testimony of the book of mormon about 4 12 minutes the unwavering faith of the early saints. 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. It is not just that the book of mormon teaches us truth, though it indeed does that.
Jan 08, 2019 the book of mormon describes a land of promise given to lehi and his posterity by the lord. Historically, latterday saint leaders have identified the range of north and south america as the land of promise, as well as the land of zion. A book with a promise about 2 12 minutes while interesting, the book of mormon is extra special due to its promise. Mar 21, 2016 the lord has declared that the book of mormon contains the fulness of the gospel of jesus christ doctrine and covenants 20. You will find the power to stay on the straight and narrow path you will find life in greater and.
Promises for family historytemple work margies messages. Ever since the ezra taft benson, general authorities have constantly been emphasizing the importance of studying the book of mormon more than any of the other standard works. Gods hand in our nations history ezra taft benson byu. In 1985, ezra taft benson became the president of the church. When he was a youth, his father was called on a mission. What is in the book of mormon that is so valuable that we cant find in the bible. The first is that the book of mormon is the keystone of our religion.
See all books authored by ezra taft benson, including the constitution. You will have greater discernment, insight, conviction, and spirit than those who do not. Will give spiritual and intellectual unity to your whole life. I am not here today to tickle your ears, to entertain you. It holds all the other stones in place, and if removed, the arch crumbles.