The book of mormon ezra taft benson

Read daily from the book or mormon and abide by its precepts. President benson has said that not only should we know what history the book of mormon contains, but we should understand its teachings. President benson had a deep love and appreciation for the book of mormon. In 1985, ezra taft benson became the president of the church. Under the inspiration of god, who sees all things from the beginning, he. The book of mormon and the doctrine and covenants youtube. Apr 18, 2015 the book of mormon and the doctrine and covenants by president ezra taft benson. Mormon wrote near the end of the nephite civilization.

President ezra taft benson delivers a message titled the book of mormonkeystone of our religion. Mar 21, 2016 president ezra taft benson taught, the book of mormon contains the fulness of the gospel of jesus christ. In a witness and a warning you will find president bensons counsel, insight, testimony, and teachings pertaining to the book of mormon. An address given to the brigham young university studeny body. Reread ezra taft benson chapter 9 or watch the book of mormon keystone of our religion about 30 minutes looking for more ideas. The book of mormonkeystone of our religion president ezra taft benson president of the church conference report, oct. 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. 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. Lds president benson died 25 years ago and suddenly eight hotshot academics come out of their apostate shelters to expound on every jot and title of bensons.

A modernday prophet testifies of the book of mormon ezra taft benson on. He dedicated nine temples and saw great growth in church membership and strength. See all books authored by ezra taft benson, including the constitution. Flooding the earth and our lives with the book of mormon. Ezra taft benson in mormonism and politics harris, matthew l on. The book of mormon and the doctrine and covenants april 1987. The book of mormon is the word of god ezra taft benson. The doctrine of covenants brings men to christs kingdom. His book the red carpet, published in 1962, is now hardly known by the younger generation of mormons, who rarely encounter its citation in mormon literature. Come join our private facebook group different than our fan page discussion on this chapter.

This gift was prepared by the hand of the lord over a period of more than a thousand years, then hidden up by him so that it would be preserved in. May 17, 2015 there is no conspiracy theory in the book of mormon. Aug 04, 2012 licensed to youtube by adrev for a 3rd party on behalf of t c f music publishing, inc, ascap fox music. My beloved brethren and sisters, today i would like to speak about. The book of mormon warns america ezra taft benson 16. The book of mormon is meant for our day for us here and now. During his early years as church president, benson brought a renewed emphasis to the distribution and reading of the book of mormon, reaffirming this lds. Eisenhower and as the th president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church from 1985 until his death in 1994. Ezra taft benson talks about the last days youtube. He became president of the church when i was 4 years old. President ezra taft benson flooding the earth with the book. President ezra taft benson delivers a message titled the book of mormon keystone of our religion.

Joseph smith called it the keystone of our religion. There is no conspiracy theory in the book of mormon. Ezra taft benson testified of the influence of the book of mormon in bringing the children of men unto christ. Like a keystone in an arch, if you remove the book of mormon, our whole religion crumbles, wastes. Aug, 2014 ezra taft benson urged members of the church to spread the book of mormon across the globe. Leather mormon church employee christmas gift edition. Unless otherwise indicated, individuals may post material from the gospel media portion of this site to another website or on a computer. You can refer to ezra taft bensons a witness and a warning or read the promises president russell m. My beloved brethren and sisters, i rejoice in this great. 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. This book is a great companion to the book of mormon and will provide valuable insight to any person who wants to learn more about the book of mormon. Prophetic promises of studying the book of mormon scripture.

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. Teachings of ezra taft benson benson, ezra taft on. Finally, the book of mormon is the keystone of testimony. 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. It is of greater worth to mankind than the development of flight or space travel. The book of mormon keystone of our religion chicken. President ezra taft benson, president of the council of the twelve. That does not mean it contains every teaching, every doctrine ever revealed.

Flooding the earth and our lives with the book of mormon, teachings of presidents of the church. Ezra taft benson, the american heritage of freedoma plan of god ezra taft benson, 1961 semi. God expects us to use the book of mormon in several ways ezra taft benson, the book of mormon is the word of god, ensign, january 1988, p. Lets study the introductory pages of the book of mormon. In this book president ezra taft benson points out the important issues facing the united states of america and the dangers we must be aware of if we are to safegaurd our homes and families. 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. Ezra taft benson the book of mormon brings men to christ. My beloved brethren and sisters, today i would like to speak about one. The book of mormonkeystone of our religion book of.

The book of mormon is not on trial the people of the world, including the members of the church, are on trial as to what they will do with this sacred witness of christ. 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. 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. You will find the power to stay on the strait and narrow path. The book of mormon is especially applicable to the struggles we face in america today. Promises for reading book of mormon margies messages. Nelson gave when he responded to president thomas s. It is not just that the book of mormon bears testimony of christ, though it indeed does that, too. Without it, much of what is taught in other scriptures would not be nearly so plain and precious.

Dec 01, 2014 ezra taft benson was the first prophet that i remember from my childhood. The book of mormonkeystone of our religion youtube. The book of mormon offers so much that broadens our understandings of the doctrines of salvation. Write these promises at the front of a family journal. I speak of the gift of the book of mormon, given to mankind 156 years ago. Introductory pages of the book of mormon latterday.

The book of mormonkeystone of our religion book of mormon. Apr 10, 2015 president ezra taft benson delivers a message titled the book of mormonkeystone of our religion. Ezra taft benson mormonism, the mormon church, beliefs. Ezra taft benson books list of books by author ezra taft benson. Book of mormon lesson 01 topical subject another testament of jesus christ. When he was a youth, his father was called on a mission. Ezra taft benson s ultraconservative vision made him one of the most polarizing leaders in the history of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. President ezra taft benson on the power of the book of mormon. President ezra taft benson delivers a message titled the book of mormon and the doctrine and covenants. 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. A modernday prophet testifies of the book of mormon, and more on. 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. Top 25 quotes by ezra taft benson of 378 az quotes.

I was really excited to learn more about his life, and i really enjoyed studying this book throughout the year. Apr 10, 2015 president ezra taft benson delivers a message titled the book of mormon and the doctrine and covenants. Ezra taft benson urged members of the church to spread the book of mormon across the globe. Pay attention to its warnings about freedom and government. Take away the book of mormon and the revelations, he said, and where is our religion.