I can just picture benson taking his shoe and sock off so he can count the fundamentals past number ten. 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. Church, provide a sampling of his warnings and promises related to 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. I am not here today to tickle your ears, to entertain you.
Bookcraft 8 january 1988 first presidency message, ezra taft benson. In 1985, ezra taft benson became the president of the church. On january 5, 1986, president ezra taft benson presided at a stake. 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. Over the years since having left mormonism, i have been asked what, if anything, i was able to conclude from my own experiences and observations regarding the socalled special witness of my grandfatherlds church president, ezra taft benson, as well regarding the allegedly unique testimonies of other mormon general authorities. This book features the teachings of president ezra taft benson, who served as. You will find the power to stay on the strait and narrow path. Ezra taft benson the book of mormon is the word of god. President ezra taft benson delivers a message titled the book of mormon keystone of our religion. President ezra taft benson on the power of the book of mormon. You are a marked generation lds church quotes posted on june 14, 2012 by ldschurchquotes june 14, 2012 for nearly six thousand years, god has held you in reserve to make your appearance in the final days before the second coming of the lord. Ezra taft benson mormonism, the mormon church, beliefs.
The book of mormon is the word of god ezra taft benson. For instance, benson family members were provided gift copies of my grandfathers biography, written by sheri dew and sanitized for public consumption by faithpromoting censors occupying the benson inner circle. Keystone of our religion is there not something deep in our hearts that longs to draw nearer to god. 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.
Jan 23, 2010 the blessings of scripture study promises of the prophets. Otherwise he is placing his soul in jeopardy and neglecting that which could give spiritual and intellectual unity to his whole life. 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. Ezra taft benson american religious leader britannica.
The type of apostates in the book of mormon are similar to the type we have today. When he was a youth, his father was called on a mission. Deseret book 8 published volume by ezra taft benson the teachings of ezra taft benson. The prophet joseph smith who translated the book of mormon said. Promises for reading the book of mormon margies messages. President ezra taft benson the mormon church, mormonism. Jesus christ, our savior and redeemer just in time for easter, we have a lesson on jesus christ from ezra taft benson.
The book of mormon warns america ezra taft benson 16. The importance of the book of mormon was a focus of ezra taft benson, the churchs thirteenth president. An address given to the brigham young university studeny body. It confounds false doctrines and lays down contention. The book of mormon brings men to christ through two basic means. Nov 05, 2017 president ezra taft benson s epic conference talk about his vision regarding the book of mormon. Ezra taft benson quotes author of the proper role of government.
Ezra taft bensons 14 fundamentals is doctrine again. Leather mormon church employee christmas gift edition. Ezra taft benson became the thirteenth president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, on november 10, 1985. Dramatized history of ezra taft benson deseret book. Tonight i have been exploring ezra taft benson s political ideologies. The first half deals with more of the doctrine and the second half with the applications of faith in christ in our lives. Promises for reading book of mormon margies messages.
My beloved brethren and sisters, today i would like to speak about. The book of mormon, published in 1830, is well known. Enclosed with each book to the grandchildren and greatgrandchildren was a letter supposedly personally written and signed by my. The church under condemnation treated lightly the book of mormon. 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. Book of mormon talk president ezra taft benson 101988 youtube. 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.
Teachings of ezra taft benson benson, ezra taft on. 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. The church under condemnation treated lightly the book of mormon president ezra taft benson my beloved brethren and sisters, for some years now i have been deeply concerned that we are not using the book of mormon as god intends. Reading the book of mormon together as a family will especially bring increased spirituality into your home and will give both parents and children the power to resist temptation and to have the holy ghost as their constant companion. Eisenhower and as the th president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church from 1985 until his death in 1994.
Did ezra taft benson believe he was a prophet of god. Ezra taft benson, civic standards for the faithful saints link in comments. President ezra taft benson said, it is not just that the book of mormon teaches us. 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.
From reading the article in the link posted below it seems to have caused a bit of contention within the leadership of the church. President ezra taft benson taught that the book of mormon is the keystone of our. There is a difference between a convert who is built on the rock of christ through the book of mormon and stays hold of that iron rod, and one who is not ezra taft benson. To the youth of the noble birthright president ezra taft benson general conference, april 1986, priesthood session. I promise you that the book of mormon will change the lives of your family. President benson was born august 4, 1899, in whitney, idaho. President ezra taft benson, may 1988 the lord works from the inside out. As we do so, he promised that we will be in a position to hear the voice of the. Promises for family historytemple work by virtue of the sacred priesthood in me vested. It will build your faith in gods prophets, ancient and modern.
It is not just that the book of mormon bears testimony of christ, though it indeed does that, too. Moroni, son of the prophet mormon, makes this promise on how one can. When he was a youth, his father was called on a mormon mission. It fortifies the humble followers of christ against the evil designs, strategies, and doctrines of the devil in our day. Promises for family historytemple work margies messages. Prayerful study of the book of mormon will build faith in god the father, in his beloved son, and in his gospel. He dedicated nine temples and saw great growth in church membership and strength. During his more than four decades as an apostle, president ezra taft benson has published several books and delivered. A modernday prophet testifies of the book of mormon. The book of mormonkeystone of our religion youtube. President ezra taft benson delivers a message titled the book of mormonkeystone of. Oct 20, 2015 testing ezra taft bensons promise of the book of mormon. The blessings of scripture study promises of the prophets.
Christ takes the slums out of people, and then they take themselves out of the slums. The world would mold men by changing their environment. President ezra taft benson the lords promises to you you will havegreater discernment, insight, conviction, and spirit than those who do not. Some of the greatest battles you will face will be fought within the silent chambers of your own soul. President ezra taft benson s epic conference talk about his vision regarding the book of mormon. Mar 01, 2009 president ezra taft benson, president of the council of the twelve. Jun 07, 2015 published volume by ezra taft benson a witness and a warning. For if the book of prophet, the church of jesus christ of latterday saints is true, ezra taft benson, the book of mormon is the word of glenn pearson a retired byu religion professor tells the following story.
It is the only book that contains within its covers a promise that by divine power the reader may know with certainty of its truth. Unless otherwise indicated, individuals may post material from the gospel media portion of this site to another website or on a computer. Ezra taft bensons promise of the book of mormon youtube. Blessings of reading the scriptures without reservation i promise you that if each of you will observe this simple program of scripture study, regardless of how many times you previously may have read the book of mormon, there will come into your lives and into. It will bring you nearer to god and help cleanse the inner vessel. Keystone of our religion, teachings of presidents of the church. 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. By ezra taft benson, quoted in aaronic priesthood manual lesson avoiding degrading media, greatest battles ezra taft benson from lili ribeira at holy handouts discover and share ezra taft benson quotes. According to the book, the americas are portrayed as a land of promise, the worlds most exceptional land of the time. The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which, according to.
Christ would take the slums out of people, and then they would take themselves out of the slums. Teachings of presidents of the church the church of jesus christ. The book of mormonkeystone of our religion president ezra taft benson president of the church conference report, oct. President ezra taft benson delivers a message titled a principle with a promise.
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