My beloved brethren and sisters, today i would like to speak about one of the most significant gifts given to. 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. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints, 1986. Will give spiritual and intellectual unity to your whole life. 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.
Ezra taft benson from the book of mormon, we learn how. 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. Unless otherwise indicated, individuals may post material from the gospel media portion of this site to another website. Aug, 2014 ezra taft benson urged members of the church to spread the book of mormon across the globe. The book of mormon warns america ezra taft benson 16. An address given to the brigham young university studeny body.
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 book of mormon is the word of god ezra taft benson. The first is that the book of mormon is the keystone of our religion. Interesting as these matters may be, study of the book of mormon is most rewarding when one focuses. The prophet joseph smith who translated the book of mormon said. President ezra taft benson s epic conference talk about his vision regarding the book of mormon. Oct 20, 2015 testing ezra taft benson s promise of the book of mormon. Promises for reading book of mormon margies messages. Mar 01, 2009 president ezra taft benson, president of the council of the twelve. During 2015, lds members will be studying the latest manual published by their church, teachings of presidents of the church. It is the saga of a farm boy who loved the land and the lord a plough boy who became a prophet.
Ezra taft benson was ordained and set apart as the thirteenth president of the church on november 10, 1985. President ezra taft benson taught us that the book of mormon helps us discern truth from error. Book of mormon talk president ezra taft benson 101988. History of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, 4. 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. 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. 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. October 1986 general conference talks the church of. Keystone of our religion president ezra taft benson. 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. Testimony of joseph smith god help us to live the gospel.
Nov 05, 2017 president ezra taft benson s epic conference talk about his vision regarding the book of mormon. Ezra taft benson, prophet of the mormon church 19851994. Unless otherwise indicated, individuals may post material from the gospel media portion of this site to another website or on a computer. We should know the book of mormon better than any other book. 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. During his administration he emphasized the book of mormon and the theme come unto christ in strethening missionary work and families. So writes president ezra taft benson on what was to be one of the landmark topics of his. Teachings of presidents of the church the church of jesus christ.
Real reason behind ezra taft benson s october 1986 book of mormon talk. The book of mormonkeystone of our religion book of. In a witness and a warning you will find president benson s counsel, insight, testimony and teachings pertaining to the book of mormon. I testify to you that god has again spoken from the heavens. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the teachings of ezra taft benson. The book of mormon and the doctrine and covenants april 1987. 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. 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 1986, i was invited to give a special lecture at a university in accra, ghana. Lds quotes by ezra taft benson page 5 of 11 lds quotes. Ezra taft benson quotes from from the book of mormon, we learn how disciples of christ live in times of war. Come unto christ, and be perfected in him, and deny yourselves of all ungodliness.
President ezra taft benson said, it is not just that the book of mormon. Benson served an lds church mission in britain from 1921 to 1923. Ezra taft benson the book of mormon keystone of our religion, october 1986 futher details. President benson was born august 4, 1899, in whitney, idaho, and was the oldest of. The book of mormon is the greatest book in the world. In a witness and a warning you will find president benson s counsel, insight, testimony, and teachings pertaining to the book of mormon. To submit a question click here, or schedule a consultation here. 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. Taft benson, an apostle, who entered the salt lake valley with the first mormon pioneer company in july 1847. Church members gather to receive guidance and encouragement from church leaders about gospel living based on the teachings of jesus christ. Jan 01, 1988 the book of mormon is meant for our dayfor us here and now. When you begin to hunger and thirst after those words, you will find life in greater and greater abundance. I told the brethren that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book. 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.
So writes ezra taft benson, president of the council of the twelve apostles in the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. 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. In a witness and a warning you will find president bensons counsel, insight, testimony, and teachings pertaining to the book of mormon. There is a power in the book of mormonquote the idea door. Ezra taft benson february 22, 1811 september 3, 1869 commonly referred to as ezra t. This is the story of ezra taft benson, thirteenth president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Books by ezra taft benson author of the proper role of. President ezra taft benson ensign, november 1986, page 7. It is the keystone to our doctrine because it sets out the fullness of the gospel.
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. Ezra taft benson quotes author of the proper role of government. Romney the book of mormon april 1980 general conference. Gramps, i keep hearing about a talk that ezra taft benson gave in a devotional regarding events leading to the last days. Ezra taft benson th president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints november 10, 1985 may 30, 1994 predecessorspencer w. President ezra taft benson the book of mormon keystone of our religion october 1986 general conference quoting president marion g. We will evaluate this book regularly, chapter by chapter, by showing interesting quotes and providing an evangelical christian take on this manual. Embracing the power of the book of mormon deseret news. Of the 239 chapters in the book of mormon only 6 dont have reference to jesus christ. 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. There is a need to study the book of mormon as individuals and as families. President ezra taft benson delivers a message titled the book of mormonkeystone of. President ezra taft benson, the book of mormon keystone of our religion, ensign, nov 1986, p. We do this through original investigative reports, organizing to hold elected officials accountable, and public citizen events.
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. A modernday prophet testifies of the book of mormon. Christ would take the slums out of people, and then they would take themselves out of the slums. Ezra taft benson mormonism, the mormon church, beliefs. I read it because a religious educator at byu says he reads this slim volume at the beginning of each book of mormon. 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. General conferences are the semiannual worldwide gatherings of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Without it, much of what is taught in other scriptures would not be nearly so plain and precious. Ezra taft benson became the thirteenth president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints on november 10, 1985. 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. In 1985, ezra taft benson became the president of the church.
The vision of god the father and the son to the boy prophet did in very deed occur. Ezra taft benson august 4, 1899 may 30, 1994 was an american farmer, government. 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. October 1986 general conference talks the church of jesus. When he was a youth, his father was called on a mission. Teachings of ezra taft benson benson, ezra taft on. The book of mormonkeystone of our religion president ezra taft benson president of the church conference report, oct. 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.
We are followers of our redeemer, the lord jesus christ, who was the prince of peace. Read daily from the book or mormon and abide by its precepts. Hanks shake off the chains with which ye are bound elder marvin j. Aug, 2014 ezra taft benson testified of the influence of the book of mormon in bringing the children of men unto christ. In come unto christ, president benson offers five fundamental reasons to demonstrate why latterday saints are christian, with supporting chapters for each point. I really loved revisiting his inspiring words about this inspiring book. 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. Ezra taft bensons promise of the book of mormon youtube. Latterday saints believe that jesus christ is divine.
You will have greater discernment, insight, conviction, and spirit than those who do not. This book features the teachings of president ezra taft benson, who served as. My beloved brethren and sisters, today i would like to speak about. The book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ. 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. Book of mormon talk president ezra taft benson 101988 youtube. This is a collection of president ezra taft benson s teachings about the book of mormon. President ezra taft benson pleads with the members of the church to spread the book of mormon across the globe. 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. The prophet joseph smith said that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on. Real reason behind ezra taft bensons october 1986 book of.
Includes president benson s talks from general conference 1971 for now and church universities. Where can i find ezra taft bensons talk about the last days. 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. Ezra taft benson church under condemnation for not. The book of mormon keystone of our religion october. The book of mormon is meant for our day for us here and now. The book of mormon offers so much that broadens our understandings of the doctrines of salvation. Ezra taft bensons first conference talk as lds church president. 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. Eisenhower and as the th president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints from 1985 until his death in 1994. 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. Ezra taft benson has 50 books on goodreads with 6926 ratings. You will find the power to stay on the strait and narrow path. President ezra taft benson delivers a message titled the book of mormon keystone of our religion.
We needed that direction, for the book of mormon warns us of the tactics of. The gifts and expectations of jesus christ ezra taft benson duration. Not only should we know what history and faithpromoting stories it contains, but we should understand its teachings. The new world order an analysis for latterday saints blog. The consolidated meeting schedule was set upare we taking advantage of. He dedicated nine temples and saw great growth in church membership and strength. 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.
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. By that time, president benson had completely captured my attention. A modernday prophet testifies of the book of mormon ezra taft benson on. It tells of his romance and marriage to a city girl, flora amussen, a young woman who had more faith in him than he had in himself. 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 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.
Benson, ezra taft, biographies title authors publication date publication type cited by count citation count. The most valuable way to do this is to learn the will of the lord and then do it. Fourteen fundamentals to follow the prophet byu speeches. The power of the word ezra taft benson the church of jesus. The teachings of ezra taft benson kindle edition by benson.
Why didnt joseph smith translate the book of mormon. The power of the book of mormon june 1988 ensign, p. This, for me, was a final straw among the final straws. 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. This address, prepared for delivery at the friday, 4 april 1986, priesthood leadership meeting, was delivered in part by president benson. The new world order an analysis for latterday saints from the teachings of ezra taft benson dedicated to william tyndale who was martyred in 1536 for printing the words of the prophets without permission. 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 s most popular book is the proper role of government.