Jun 03, 20 unless we read the book of mormon and give heed to its teachings, the lord has stated in section 84 of the doctrine and covenants that the whole church is under condemnation. 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. Romney the book of mormon april 1980 general conference. In a witness and a warning you will find president benson s counsel, insight, testimony and teachings pertaining to the book of mormon. As the bible is a record of gods dealings with the inhabitants of the eastern hemisphere, the book of mormon tells of a people who were led by god from jerusalem to the western hemisphere 600 years prior to the birth of the savior. 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 prophet joseph smith who translated the book of mormon said. This, for me, was a final straw among the final straws. In a witness and a warning you will find president bensons counsel, insight, testimony, and teachings pertaining to the book of mormon. Why didnt joseph smith translate the book of mormon. We needed that direction, for the book of mormon warns us of the tactics of. An address given to the brigham young university studeny body. 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 by his prophetfather. Where can i find ezra taft bensons talk about the last days. Ezra taft bensons first conference talk as lds church president.
The book of mormon warns america ezra taft benson 16. Finally, the book of mormon is the keystone of testimony. Ezra taft benson the book of mormon keystone of our religion, october 1986 futher details. We will evaluate this book regularly, chapter by chapter, by showing interesting quotes and providing an evangelical christian take on this manual. Includes president benson s talks from general conference 1971 for now and church universities. President ezra taft benson s epic conference talk about his vision regarding the book of mormon. Hanks shake off the chains with which ye are bound elder marvin j.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the teachings of ezra taft benson. A modernday prophet testifies of the book of mormon ezra taft benson on. General conferences are the semiannual worldwide gatherings of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. The first is that the book of mormon is the keystone of our religion. Latterday saints believe that jesus christ is divine. 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. 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.
Ezra taft benson th president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints november 10, 1985 may 30, 1994 predecessorspencer w. Not only should we know what history and faithpromoting stories it contains, but we should understand its teachings. Unless otherwise indicated, individuals may post material from the gospel media portion of this site to another website. The power of the book of mormon june 1988 ensign, p. The vision of god the father and the son to the boy prophet did in very deed occur. The book of mormon is the greatest book in the world. Christ would take the slums out of people, and then they would take themselves out of the slums.
In come unto christ, president benson offers five fundamental reasons to demonstrate why latterday saints are christian, with supporting chapters for each point. Fourteen fundamentals to follow the prophet byu speeches. Books by ezra taft benson author of the proper role of. I have been deeply impressed with the beauty and power of this scriptural account in 3 nephi, and with its great value for our time and our generation. 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. During his administration he emphasized the book of mormon and the theme come unto christ in strethening missionary work and families. The book of mormonkeystone of our religion youtube.
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. 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. 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. 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 is meant for our day for us here and now. 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. Oct 20, 2015 testing ezra taft benson s promise of the book of mormon. You will have greater discernment, insight, conviction, and spirit than those who do not. President ezra taft benson ensign, november 1986, page 7. Ezra taft benson february 22, 1811 september 3, 1869 commonly referred to as ezra t. The book of mormonkeystone of our religion president ezra taft benson president of the church conference report, oct. Let us never lose sight of the fact that education is a preparation for life and that preparing for life is far more than knowing how to make a living or how to land on the moon. Benson to distinguish him from his greatgrandson of the same name was an apostle and a member of the quorum of the twelve apostles of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church. We should know the book of mormon better than any other book. In the next conference, in october of that same year 1986, president bensons opening address was titled, the book of mormonkeystone of our religion. Ezra taft benson i have been reading again the marvelous account in the book of mormon of the visit of the resurrected savior to the american continent.
The book of mormon and the doctrine and covenants april 1987. My beloved brethren and sisters, today i would like to speak about. President ezra taft benson delivers a message titled the book of mormon keystone of our religion. We are followers of our redeemer, the lord jesus christ, who was the prince of peace. President ezra taft benson said, it is not just that the book of mormon. This is the story of ezra taft benson, thirteenth president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Book of mormon talk president ezra taft benson 101988.
In a witness and a warning you will find president benson s counsel, insight, testimony, and teachings pertaining to the book of mormon. The book of mormon offers so much that broadens our understandings of the doctrines of salvation. Ezra taft bensons promise of the book of mormon youtube. Ezra taft benson was a member of the quorum of the twelve apostles of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints when this devotional address was given at brigham young university on 26 february 1980. Eisenhower and as the th president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church from 1985 until his death in 1994.
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. Ezra taft benson s most popular book is the proper role of government. Ezra taft benson became the thirteenth president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints on november 10, 1985. 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. Nov 05, 2017 president ezra taft benson s epic conference talk about his vision regarding the book of mormon. President ezra taft benson the book of mormon keystone of our religion october 1986 general conference quoting president marion g. Benson, ezra taft, biographies title authors publication date publication type cited by count citation count. 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. October 1986 general conference talks the church of. Aug, 2014 ezra taft benson urged members of the church to spread the book of mormon across the globe.
I read it because a religious educator at byu says he reads this slim volume at the beginning of each book of mormon. This is a collection of president ezra taft benson s teachings about the book of mormon. We do this through original investigative reports, organizing to hold elected officials accountable, and public citizen events. So writes ezra taft benson, president of the council of the twelve apostles in the church of jesus christ of latterday saints.
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. 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. Embracing the power of the book of mormon deseret news. Taft benson, an apostle, who entered the salt lake valley with the first mormon pioneer company in july 1847. Mar 01, 2009 president ezra taft benson, president of the council of the twelve. When he was a youth, his father was called on a mission. So writes president ezra taft benson on what was to be one of the landmark topics of his. This book features the teachings of president ezra taft benson, who served as.
During 2015, lds members will be studying the latest manual published by their church, teachings of presidents of the church. Unless otherwise indicated, individuals may post material from the gospel media portion of this site to another website or on a computer. Of the 239 chapters in the book of mormon only 6 dont have reference to jesus christ. Real reason behind ezra taft benson s october 1986 book of mormon talk. My beloved brethren and sisters, today i would like to speak about one of the most significant gifts given to. Teachings of ezra taft benson benson, ezra taft on. The most valuable way to do this is to learn the will of the lord and then do it. The gifts and expectations of jesus christ ezra taft benson duration. Real reason behind ezra taft bensons october 1986 book of. History of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, 4.
I really loved revisiting his inspiring words about this inspiring book. The teachings of ezra taft benson kindle edition by benson. By that time, president benson had completely captured my attention. Ezra taft benson was ordained and set apart as the thirteenth president of the church on november 10, 1985.
Church members gather to receive guidance and encouragement from church leaders about gospel living based on the teachings of jesus christ. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints, 1986. In 1986, i was invited to give a special lecture at a university in accra, ghana. 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.
The teachings of ezra taft benson kindle edition by benson, ezra taft, benson, reed a download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. To submit a question click here, or schedule a consultation here. Keystone of our religion president ezra taft benson. In 1985, ezra taft benson became the president of the church. Testimony of joseph smith god help us to live the gospel. Book of mormon talk president ezra taft benson 101988 youtube.
Lds quotes by ezra taft benson page 5 of 11 lds quotes. President ezra taft benson pleads with the members of the church to spread the book of mormon across the globe. Ezra taft benson from the book of mormon, we learn how. Read the first talk given by ezra taft benson after he was sustained as president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints during conference in april 1986. President ezra taft benson delivers a message titled the book of mormonkeystone of. The book of mormon keystone of our religion october. Defending utah is the leading local organization working to educate citizens on the principles of liberty and expose those conspiring to take away your freedom. Aug, 2014 ezra taft benson testified of the influence of the book of mormon in bringing the children of men unto christ. When you begin to hunger and thirst after those words, you will find life in greater and greater abundance. Gramps, i keep hearing about a talk that ezra taft benson gave in a devotional regarding events leading to the last days. The prophet joseph smith said that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on. Ezra taft benson quotes from from the book of mormon, we learn how disciples of christ live in times of war.
The consolidated meeting schedule was set upare we taking advantage of. Without it, much of what is taught in other scriptures would not be nearly so plain and precious. Jan 01, 1988 the book of mormon is meant for our dayfor us here and now. Ezra taft benson has 50 books on goodreads with 6926 ratings. The book of mormonkeystone of our religion book of.
He dedicated nine temples and saw great growth in church membership and strength. It is the keystone to our doctrine because it sets out the fullness of the gospel. It is the saga of a farm boy who loved the land and the lord a plough boy who became a prophet. Come unto christ, and be perfected in him, and deny yourselves of all ungodliness. The book of mormon is the word of god 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. Promises for reading book of mormon margies messages. I testify to you that god has again spoken from the heavens. Ezra taft benson, prophet of the mormon church 19851994. October 1986 general conference talks the church of jesus.
This address, prepared for delivery at the friday, 4 april 1986, priesthood leadership meeting, was delivered in part by president benson. 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. Ezra taft benson quotes author of the proper role of government. President ezra taft benson taught us that the book of mormon helps us discern truth from error. A modernday prophet testifies of the book of mormon. I told the brethren that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book. There is a need to study the book of mormon as individuals and as families. Interesting as these matters may be, study of the book of mormon is most rewarding when one focuses. Ezra taft benson august 4, 1899 may 30, 1994 was an american farmer, government. Ezra taft benson church under condemnation for not. Eisenhower and as the th president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints from 1985 until his death in 1994. 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. There is a power in the book of mormonquote the idea door.
President ezra taft benson, the book of mormon keystone of our religion, ensign, nov 1986, p. Teachings of presidents of the church the church of jesus christ. Benson served an lds church mission in britain from 1921 to 1923. 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. The new world order an analysis for latterday saints blog. You will find the power to stay on the strait and narrow path. Read daily from the book or mormon and abide by its precepts. President benson was born august 4, 1899, in whitney, idaho, and was the oldest of.