The book of mormon keystone of our religion president benson oct. 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 the word of god ezra taft benson. 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. Twice he served as a stake president and twice as president of the european mission.
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. Report of the 156th semiannual general conference of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Benson in mormonism to distinguish him from the thirteenth lds prophet, ezra taft benson, his greatgrandson. May 22, 2015 the missing chapter from teachings of presidents of the church. What role does the book of mormon play in missionary work. Teachings of presidents of the church the church of jesus christ. You will find the power to stay on the strait and narrow path. I told the brethren that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book. Jun 07, 2015 1986 ezra taft benson published volume the constitution. Mormon feminism is a feminist movement concerned with the role of women within mormonism. Ten signs of the second coming latterday commentary. Eisenhower and as the th president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church from 1985 until his death in.
Taft benson, first presidency christmas devotional, 7 december 1986. Ezra taft benson s most popular book is the proper role of government. President ezra taft benson delivers a message titled the book of mormon keystone of our religion. Deseret book 8 january 2, 1986 ezra taft benson to the editor of the birch society magazine. Mission of ezra taft benson, salt lake city, deseret book company, 1989, 263 p. President ezra taft benson the book of mormon keystone of our religion october 1986 general conference quoting president marion g. This address, prepared for delivery at the friday, 4 april 1986, priesthood leadership meeting, was delivered in part by president benson. In the book of mormon we find a pattern for preparing for the second coming.
There is a power in the book of mormon which will begin to flow into your lives the moment you begin a serious study of the book. It fortifies the humble followers of christ against the evil designs, strategies, and doctrines of the devil in our day. 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. Looking inside the mind of ezra taft benson through. Promises for reading book of mormon margies messages. The prophet joseph smith said that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth. President ezra taft benson, the book of mormon keystone of our religion, general conference, october 1986. 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. President ezra taft benson taught us that the book of mormon helps us discern truth from error.
Teachings of ezra taft benson benson, ezra taft 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. Those who had been born of god after hearing king benjamins address had a mighty change in their. There is a power in the book of mormonquote the idea door. The book of 3 nephi is essentially a story of repentance. It is used for personal study and for melchizedek priesthood and relief. Ezra taft benson, 94, head of the mormon church since 1985, secretary of agriculture from 1953 to 1961 and a pugnacious force in matters of church and state for most of his life, died yesterday at. During his administration he emphasized the book of mormon and the theme come unto christ in strethening missionary work and families.
Ezra taft benson, prophet of the mormon church 19851994. 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. 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, the book of mormonkeystone of our religion, general conference october 1986 president benson had a deep love and appreciation for the book of mormon. P resident e zra t aft b enson t he b ook of m ormon the book of mormon keystone of our religion ezra taft benson ensign, nov. There is no hope for the child, but i think we can save the mother, the doctor announced.
Why is the book of mormon so important to the restoration. It is the keystone to our doctrine because it sets out the fullness of the gospel. And that was the message from our living prophet in his first address to us. First, it tells in a plain manner of christ and his gospel. Joseph smith, the founding prophet of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints and of the broader latterday saint movement, produced several volumes of scripture between 1827, when he began translating the book of mormon, and 1844, when he was murdered. A modernday prophet testifies of the book of mormon ezra taft benson on. 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 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. Taft benson, an apostle, who entered the salt lake valley with the first mormon pioneer company in july 1847. The book of mormon is meant for our day for us here and now. Ezra taft benson mormonism, the mormon church, beliefs. This, for me, was a final straw among the final straws. President ezra taft benson, the book of mormon keystone of our religion, ensign, nov 1986, p. Ezra taft benson quotes author of the proper role of government.
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. Moyle visited david whitmer, whitmer was an old man. I really loved revisiting his inspiring words about this inspiring book. 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. Books by ezra taft benson author of the proper role of. Polygamy and mormon church leaders ezra taft benson february. President ezra taft benson, may 1988 the lord works from the inside out. Contemporary lds perspectives on the christian apostasy provo, ut. Testing ezra taft benson s promise of the book of mormon. Two years later in october 1988 president bensons talk was titled flooding. Includes president bensons talks from general conference 1971 for now and church universities. He dedicated nine temples and saw great growth in church membership and strength. Ezra taft benson was the th president of the church of jesus christ of.
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. Will give spiritual and intellectual unity to your whole life. The power of the word ezra taft benson the church of jesus. Mar 01, 2009 president ezra taft benson, president of the council of the twelve. President ezra taft benson delivers a message titled the book of mormonkeystone of. All talks by president ezra taft benson giuseppe martinengo. Ezra taft benson august 4, 1899 may 30, 1994 was an american farmer, government. Mae blanch was professor of english at brigham young university when this was published.
Eisenhower and president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, known for his outspoken conservative views. The book of mormon, published in 1830, is well known. In a witness and a warning you will find president benson s counsel. Real reason behind ezra taft bensons october 1986 book of. For a closer look at some of the political, religious and personal views of one of mormonism s prophets, seers and revelators, quoted below are excerpts from the personal correspondence of ezra taft benson to me, written when he was a member of the quorum of the twelve and later as president of the mormon church. When you begin to hunger and thirst after those words, you will find life in greater and greater abundance. The book of mormon brings men to christ through two basic means. President benson was born august 4, 1899, in whitney, idaho, the oldest of eleven children born to george taft benson, jr. An address given to the brigham young university studeny body.
Ezra taft benson became the thirteenth president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints on november 10, 1985. He worked to streamline church policies and procedures. This is one of the reasons why we have recently added the words another testament of jesus christ to the title of the book of mormon. We should know the book of mormon better than any other book. Benson served an lds church mission in britain from 1921 to 1923. The book of mormonkeystone of our religion youtube.
Consider these words of president ezra taft benson delivered in general conference of october 1986 as he offered us his landmark address on the keystone of our religion. Each of the major writers of the book of mormon testified that he wrote for future generations. 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. Fasting is a way of preparing to meet a major challenge. My beloved brethren and sisters, today i would like to speak about. But in july, the punishment was upgraded to disfellowshipment. Ezra taft bensons character and testimony were shaped on the farm, at home, in the white. The book of mormon is written by way of commandment from god and by the inspiration of the holy ghost. Eisenhower and as the th president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church from 1985 until his death in 1994. I am not here today to tickle your ears, to entertain you. In 1973 benson was set apart as president of the council of the twelve apostles.
Ezra taft benson church under condemnation for not. 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. In who shall ascend into the hill of the lord the psalms in israel. Ezra taft benson, october 1986 ensign love this quote, printing it in mini to hand out to the young women. The greatgrandson of ezra taft benson, bearing the same name, was born in 1899 and became the th president of the church. Further explaining the book of mormon s role as the keystone of our religion in his september 1986 general conference address, president ezra taft benson said that just as an arch crumbles if the keystone is removed, so does the church of jesus christ of latterday saints without the book of mormon. If they saw our day and chose those things which would be of greatest worth to us, is not that how we should study. Promises for reading book of mormon lords promise to you what you must do reference. In the twentieth century, church leaders steadily increased their focus and emphasis on the book of mormon in the realms of church education, spiritual edification, and missionary work. President benson was born august 4, 1899, in whitney, idaho, and was the oldest of eleven children. Little ezra taft benson s two grandmothers, attending the birth, were not willing to give up on the baby. Reconstructing the book of mormon s missing stories don bradley. It testifies of his divinity and of the necessity for a redeemer and the need of our putting trust in him. The book of mormon warns america ezra taft benson 16.
When he was a youth, his father was called on a mission. For further information about the great apostasy see, noel b. Keystone of our religion president ezra taft benson. History of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, 4. This is the th in a series of books of the teachings of presidents of the church. The book of mormonkeystone of our religion president ezra taft benson president of the church conference report, oct. The book of mormon exposes the enemies of christ it confounds false doctrine. Aug 04, 2017 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. Part of our reassurance about the free, noble, and progressing spirit of man comes from the glorious realization that we all existed and had our identities, and our agency, long before we came to this world.
In 1985, ezra taft benson became the president of the church. This is a collection of president ezra taft benson s teachings about the book of mormon. Beautiful quote about eternal families and temples by president ezra taft benson. President ezra taft benson on the power of the book of mormon. It bears witness of the fall and the atonement and the first principles of the. I read it because a religious educator at byu says he reads this slim volume at the beginning of each book of mormon year.
It is indeed another testament or witness of jesus. 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 august 4, 1899 may 30, 1994 was the thirteenth president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church from 1985 until his death and was united states secretary of agriculture for both terms of the presidency of dwight d. The world would mold men by changing their environment. This book features the teachings of president ezra taft benson, who served as. May the good lord sustain you and bless you as you enjoy your work as. Oct 20, 2015 testing ezra taft benson s promise of the book of mormon. Ezra taft benson taught that the book of mormon was written for our day. Christ takes the slums out of people, and then they take themselves out of the slums. Defending utah the missing chapter from teachings of. It will be saved by the citizens of this nation who love and cherish freedom. President ezra taft benson, the book of mormon keystone of our religion, ensign, november 1986, online at.
I love the bible, both the old and the new testaments. During his more than four decades as an apostle, president ezra taft benson has published several books and delivered. Members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints are often referred to as mormons. A major portion of the book centers on the few decades just. Real reason behind ezra taft benson s october 1986 book of mormon talk. Ezra was born at the dawn of the second great awakening. Of the 239 chapters in the book of mormon only 6 dont have reference to jesus christ. Book of mormon commentary 2 nephi 28 page 1 of intro to 2 nephi 28 president ezra taft benson taught.
My beloved brothers and sisters, on this glorious occasion as we have gathered here together, i wish to give thanks to our father in heaven for the gift of modern revelation and particularly for the books of latterday scripture which he has given us. Ezra taft benson for those of you wondering where the name ezra came from in pll. There will come into your hearts an added measure of the spirit of the lord. 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. Ezra taft benson was ordained and set apart as the thirteenth president of the church on november 10, 1985. 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. Kimball passed away on 5 november 1985 ezra taft benson became the thirteenth president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints.
Ezra taft benson, ne le 4 aout 1899 a whitney en et mort le 30 mai 1994 a salt lake city, est. Ezra taft benson, the keystone of our religion, ensign, jan. Christ would take the slums out of people, and then they would take themselves out of the slums. Ezra taft benson, october 1986 ensign i have done this a few times. Ezra taft benson has 50 books on goodreads with 6926 ratings. Romney the book of mormon april 1980 general conference.
But he did reaffirm his faith that jesus is the christ, that joseph smith was gods prophet of the restoration and that ezra taft benson is the prophet, seer and revelator on the earth today. Mormon feminists advocate for a more significant recognition of heavenly mother, the ordination of women, gender equality, and social justice grounded in mormon theology and history. 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 bensons promise of the book of mormon youtube. Benson is the grandfather of ezra taft benson, a past prophet of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints which church is frequently misnamed the mormon church who was also secretary of agriculture in the 1950s. Polygamy and mormon church leaders ezra taft benson february 22, 1811 september 3, 1869 ezra taft benson is commonly known and referred to as ezra t. The doctor shook his head sadly when a tiny, frail baby was born to george and sarah benson in the small town of whitney, idaho. Ezra taft benson the book of mormon president ezra taft. We are followers of our redeemer, the lord jesus christ, who was the prince of peace. President ezra taft benson, president of the council of the twelve. In a 1986 brigham young university speech, lds president ezra taft benson stated, i have faith that the constitution will be saved as prophesied by joseph smith. At the close of world war ii he served a mission of mercy, ministering to the spiritual and temporal needs of destitute latterday saints in europe.
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