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This is the th in a series of books of the teachings of presidents of the church. During his administration he emphasized the book of mormon and the theme come unto christ in strethening missionary work and families. 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. Jun 03, 20 ezra taft benson church under condemnation for not remembering the book of mormon. Ezra taft benson the church of jesus christ of latterday saints.

When he was a youth, his father was called on a mission. From reading the article in the link posted below it seems to have caused a bit of contention within the leadership of the church. The world would mold men by changing their environment. He dedicated nine temples and saw great growth in church membership and strength. Benson said he soon began to see it as a hoax, a giant coverup from rankandfile members. Ezra taft benson was ordained and set apart as the thirteenth president of the church on november 10, 1985.

But the book of mormon has greater powerpower to reveal false doctrine, power to help us overcome temptations, power to help us get closer to god than any other book see introduction to the book of mormon. As the twentieth century draws to a close, the book of mormon clearly holds center stage in latterday saint scriptural study and appreciation. October 1986 general conference talks the church of. Book of mormon talk president ezra taft benson 101988 youtube. Elder ezra taft benson and his wife, flora benson, at a welfare cannery.

Testing ezra taft benson s promise of the book of mormon. We must honor it by reading it, by studying it, by taking. Jan 01, 1988 this is a collection of president ezra taft benson s teachings about the book of mormon. President benson will also be remembered for his classic discourse on pride. That the federal government is trying to destroy it. A witness and a warning meet your next favorite book.

Ezra taft benson taught that the book of mormon was written for our day. Leather mormon church employee christmas gift edition. My beloved brethren and sisters, today i would like to speak about. President ezra taft benson on the power of the book of mormon. 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 1985, ezra taft benson became the president of the church. Ezra taft benson church under condemnation for not. The book of mormon must be reenthroned in the minds and hearts of our people. Ezra taft benson august 4, 1899 may 30, 1994 was an american farmer, government. Looking inside the mind of ezra taft benson through.

Ezra taft benson, the book of mormon keystone of our religion, ensign 1 4 dec 1986 benson s son mark a. The book of mormon has not been, nor is it yet, the center of our personal study, family teaching. 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 represents. My beloved brethren and sisters, today i would like to speak about one. The book of mormonkeystone of our religion president ezra taft benson president of the church conference report, oct.

In a solemn assembly at general conference april 6, 1986, he was. 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 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. 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. I am not here today to tickle your ears, to entertain you. Ezra taft benson church under condemnation for not remembering the book of mormon. In general conference 1986 president ezra taft benson explained that it was added to aid in focusing the efforts of the church to more fully utilize the book of mormon in general, and specifically to utilize it in testifying continue reading.

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 with life in. Ezra taft benson quotes author of the proper role of government. May 22, 2015 the missing chapter from teachings of presidents of the church. He became president of the church when i was 4 years old. He is the right way, the full truth, and the abundant life ezra taft benson, first presidency christmas devotional, 7 december 1986. Ezra taft benson has 51 books on goodreads with 7030 ratings. If in our homes, parents will read from the book of mormon prayerfully and regularly both by themselves and with their children.

I was really excited to learn more about his life, and i really enjoyed studying this book throughout the year. There is a power in the book of mormonquote the idea door. Christ would take the slums out of people, and then they would take themselves out of the slums. Benson leaves board of the national center for constitutional studies. The book contains many of his sermons read within the church, and instructions to the members that are still being used today, has time may have moved on but the teachings and writings have not, as we have been told on more than one occasion to read, study, and ponder the book of mormon a witness and a warning by ezra taft benson,1988. I read it because a religious educator at byu says he reads this slim volume at the beginning of each book of mormon year. President ezra taft benson the book of mormon keystone of our religion october 1986 general conference quoting president marion g. You will have greater discernment, insight, conviction, and spirit than those who do not. The book of mormonkeystone of our religion youtube. So writes president ezra taft benson on what was to be one of the landmark topics of his presidency. The book of mormon warns america ezra taft benson 16. Unless we read the book of mormon and give heed to its teachings, the lord has stated in section 84 of the.

That book is a great sifter president ezra taft benson, ensign, dec. Ezra taft benson urged members of the church to spread the book of mormon. Followup to ezra taft benson story lds mormon truth. Ezra taft benson urged members of the church to spread the book of mormon across the globe. Ezra taft bensons first lds beliefs and mormon history. Ezra taft benson, former secretary of agriculture, in 1986. Ezra taft benson the book of mormon is the word of god. 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. 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. Taft benson, an apostle, who entered the salt lake valley with the first mormon pioneer company in july 1847. Ezra taft benson, what i hope you would teach your children about the temple, tambuli, apr 1986, 1 trusting in and following the prophets is more than a blessing and a privilege. Ezra taft benson s most popular book is the proper role of government. 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.

Congregations, the church educational system, individuals, and families are focusing on the book of mormon with unprecedented enthusiasm, largely because of the leadership of president ezra taft benson. It is the keystone to our doctrine because it sets out the fullness of the gospel. Apostle ezra taft benson took direct action against mormon historians. The book of mormon is the greatest book in the world. The coming forth of the book of mormon in the twentieth. Of the 239 chapters in the book of mormon only 6 dont have reference to jesus christ. Mar 01, 2009 president ezra taft benson, president of the council of the twelve. Ezra taft benson quotes author of the proper role of.

The church, he believed, had boxed itself into a theological corner. October 1986 general conference talks general conference. The book of mormon brings men to christ through two basic means. If so, then the book of mormon will help us do so more than any other book. Passionateformerly moderatenow liberal mormon but the liberal deviseth liberal things. Ezra taft benson mormonism, the mormon church, beliefs. First, it tells in a plain manner of christ and his gospel. Aug, 2014 ezra taft benson urged members of the church to spread the book of mormon across the globe. 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. 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.

Eisenhower and as the th president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church from 1985 until his death in 1994. President ezra taft benson declared that our very salvation hangs on following the prophet. 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. Ezra taft benson the book of mormon president ezra taft. President benson was born august 4, 1899, in whitney, idaho, and was the oldest of eleven children. I told the brethren that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book. Ezra taft benson february 22, 1811 september 3, 1869 commonly referred to as ezra t. 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. Nov 05, 2017 president ezra taft benson s epic conference talk about his vision regarding the book of mormon. The new world order an analysis for latterday saints blog. 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. The book of mormonkeystone of our religion book of. An address given to the brigham young university studeny body. She related that her brother who was an apostle at that time, 10.

A complete list of temples of the church of jesus christ of latter. The book of mormon should rank among the great achievements of american literature, but it has never been accorded the status it deserves, since mormons deny joseph smiths authorship, and nonmormons, dismissing the book as a fraud, have been more likely to ridicule than to read it daniel walker howe, what hath god wrought. Book of mormon talk president ezra taft benson 101988. Ezra taft benson book of mormon notes how deep can you. Historical chronology of the church of jesus christ of latterday. Defending utah the missing chapter from teachings of. 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 family worked hard to keep up the farm while he was. Ezra taft benson 18991994, thirteenth president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. What do the scriptures say about president donald j trump see ezra. 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.

It is used for personal study and for melchizedek priesthood and relief society instruction. I really loved revisiting his inspiring words about this inspiring book. When you begin to hunger and thirst after those words, you will find life in greater and greater abundance. In the next conference, in october of that same year 1986, president bensons opening address was titled, the book of mormonkeystone of our religion. The book of mormon is the word of god, regional representative seminar, friday, april 4, 1986, pp. Introductory pages of the book of mormon latterday. 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. You will find the power to stay on the strait and narrow path.

The book of mormon and the doctrine and covenants april 1987. This address, prepared for delivery at the friday, 4 april 1986, priesthood leadership. Ezra taft benson became the thirteenth president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints on november 10, 1985 ezra taft benson, prophet of the mormon church 19851994. Oct 20, 2015 testing ezra taft benson s promise of the book of mormon. It is meaningful and helpful to anyone who reads it. Benson said mormons sell their church on the premise that it is being led today by a modernday, living prophet. For if the book of mormon is true, then jesus is the christ, joseph smith was his prophet, the church of jesus christ of latterday saints is true, and it.

All talks by president ezra taft benson giuseppe martinengo. In june 1986 the staff of the church historical department announced it was. The first is that the book of mormon is the keystone of our religion. Romney the book of mormon april 1980 general conference. Ezra taft benson, prophet of god not politics i was present when then president of the quorum of the twelve, ezra taft benson, gave his. If they saw our day and chose those things which would be of greatest worth to us, is not that how we should study. Eisenhower and as the th president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. The repudiation of lucy mack smiths book was published in the eleventh volume of the.

Author of god, family, country, farmers at the crossroads, the red carpet, the constitution, cross fire, a labor of love, beware of pride and the book of mormon, a witness and a warning ezra taft benson open library. The prophet joseph said 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 any other book. See, ezra taft benson got carried away in his writings and teachings about government, freedom, the book of mormon and secret combinations, etc. Read daily from the book or mormon and abide by its precepts. Ezra taft benson by enochmoore on may 22, 2015 in constitution, history, property rights, utah politics tweet. Ezra taft bensons promise of the book of mormon youtube. President ezra taft benson taught us that the book of mormon helps us discern truth from error. The power of the book of mormon june 1988 ensign, p. President ezra taft benson delivers a message titled the book of mormonkeystone of. Christ, and quit building up and upholding the secret combinations which the book of mormon tells us proved the downfall of both previous american civilizations. June the book of mormon translation was completed, and the three. Christ changes men, who then change their environment. Real reason behind ezra taft bensons october 1986 book of.

Flooding the earth and our lives with the book of mormon camillechicken scratch n sniff chicken scratch n sniff latterday saint lds talks later day saints journaling lds quotes book of mormon quotes mormon book lds scriptures lds church church ideas. The book of mormon is the word of god ezra taft benson. The subtitle another testament of jesus christ was added in 1982. Promises for reading book of mormon margies messages. 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. Tonight i have been exploring ezra taft benson s political ideologies. Mar 19, 2012 a sister from one of the 12 apostles of the lds church verifies kevins story about the church being infiltrated by the dark side. See more ideas about lds quotes, quotes and saint quotes. We should know the book of mormon better than any other book.

Ezra taft benson 1899, thirteenth president of the church of jesus christ of. Book of mormon lesson 01 topical subject another testament of jesus christ. Real reason behind ezra taft benson s october 1986 book of mormon talk. 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. Ezra taft benson, former secretary of agriculture, in 1986 shares thoughts on the u. Each of the major writers of the book of mormon testified that he wrote for future generations. From the life of ezra taft benson on january 5, 1986, president ezra taft benson presided at a stake conference in annandale, virginia. 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. Dec 01, 2014 ezra taft benson was the first prophet that i remember from my childhood. 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. Books by ezra taft benson author of the proper role of.