Isaiah in the book of mormon religious studies center. 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. His superintending influence is behind the actions of his righteous children. 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. 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 mormon warns america ezra taft benson 16. Teachings of ezra taft benson benson, ezra taft on. 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.
The book of mormon and the doctrine and covenants april 1987. 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. Leather mormon church employee christmas gift edition. It is used for personal study and for melchizedek priesthood and relief. We are followers of our redeemer, the lord jesus christ, who was the prince of peace. 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. Ezra taft benson urged members of the church to spread the book of mormon across the globe. Promises for reading book of mormon margies messages.
The most valuable way to do this is to learn the will of the lord and then do it. Contemporary lds perspectives on the christian apostasy provo, ut. 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. The modern prophet ezra taft benson, quoting the book of mormon prophet helaman, has noted that secret combinations flourish because they are able to seduce the more part of the righteous to believe in their works and partake of their spoils.
Ezra taft benson taught that the book of mormon was written for our day. Ezra taft benson and mormon political conflicts mormon chronicle. His presence in politics helped the church become accepted throughout the world. Ezra taft benson was ordained and set apart as the thirteenth president of the church on november 10, 1985.
Ezra taft benson, october 1986 ensign i have done this a few times. The book of mormon warns america ezra taft benson download. President ezra taft benson, president of the council of the twelve. The book of mormonkeystone of our religion book of. 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. See ezra taft benson, the book of mormon and the doctrine and covenants, ensign, november 1987, online at. My beloved brethren and sisters, today i would like to speak about. 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. This address, prepared for delivery at the friday, 4 april 1986, priesthood leadership meeting, was delivered in part by president benson. 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. Ezra taft benson mormonism, the mormon church, beliefs. Christ would take the slums out of people, and then they would take themselves out of the slums. The institute bears the name of president ezra taft benson, who came from a farming family and who spent his professional career with farming organizations at local, state, and national levels prior to his being invited to serve as united states secretary of agriculture for eight years.
The book of mormonkeystone of our religion president ezra taft benson president of the church conference report, oct. Ezra taft benson was a man who deeply loved the lord. The book of mormon is meant for our dayfor us here and now. Why is the book of mormon so important to the restoration. I am not here today to tickle your ears, to entertain you. But even he said, think not that i am come to send peace on earth. My beloved brethren and sisters, today i would like to speak about one. Ezra taft benson church under condemnation for not. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints, 1986. The book of mormon brings men to christ through two basic. 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.
Peter, i believe you may be referring to a talk that president benson gave at a byu devotional in 1981. Real reason behind ezra taft benson s october 1986 book of mormon talk. He dedicated nine temples and saw great growth in church membership and strength. Thunder from the right is an outstanding book by an excellent group of scholars who have written a collection of essays that will amaze, fascinate, inform and probably trouble you. 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. Romney the book of mormon april 1980 general conference. Finally, the book of mormon is the keystone of testimony. History of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, 4. President benson will also be remembered for his classic discourse on pride. President benson emphasized the importance of reading the book of mormon, missionary work, and strengthening.
Mar 01, 2009 president ezra taft benson, president of the council of the twelve. 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. Real reason behind ezra taft bensons october 1986 book of. Conference report, april 1987, ensign, may 1987, p. 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. Each of the major writers of the book of mormon testified that he wrote for future generations. See more ideas about lds, lds quotes and church quotes. Aug, 2014 ezra taft benson urged members of the church to spread the book of mormon across the globe. Elder ezra taft benson and his wife, flora benson, at a welfare cannery. Mormon prophetpresident ezra taft benson on saturday opened the churchs 156th annual conference, the first under his leadership, and showed no sign of the fiery political conservatism that. 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. Where can i find ezra taft bensons talk about the last days.
Ezra taft benson from the book of mormon, we learn how. The book of mormon is meant for our day for us here and now. President ezra taft benson reminded the church that the book of mormon was written for our day, echoing the words of the book s authors. Ezra taft benson became the thirteenth president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints on november 10, 1985. Ezra taft benson was the th president of the church of jesus christ of. Oct 20, 2015 testing ezra taft benson s promise of the book of mormon. In come unto christ, president benson offers five fundamental reasons to demonstrate why latterday saints are christian, with supporting chapters for each point. The truth behind that viral president benson quote lds daily. Ezra taft benson the book of mormon is the word of god. Ezra taft benson, prophet of the mormon church 19851994. 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. Otherwise he is placing his soul in jeopardy and neglecting that which could give spiritual and intellectual unity to his whole life. Aug, 2014 ezra taft benson testified of the influence of the book of mormon in bringing the children of men unto christ. 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.
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. 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. Ezra taft benson the book of mormon president ezra taft. This, for me, was a final straw among the final straws. The truth behind that viral president benson quote. What role does the book of mormon play in missionary work. Latterday saints believe that jesus christ is divine. So writes ezra taft benson, president of the council of the twelve apostles in the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. The prophet joseph smith said that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth. I keep hearing about a talk that ezra taft benson gave in a devotional regarding events leading to the last days. 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. Teachings of presidents of the church the church of jesus christ. Jan 01, 1988 the book of mormon is meant for our dayfor us here and now.
A modernday prophet testifies of the book of mormon ezra taft benson on. In 1973, ezra taft benson became the president of the quorum of the twelve apostles, and in 1985 became the president of the church. In a witness and a warning you will find president benson s counsel, insight, testimony and teachings pertaining to the book of mormon. The book of mormon is written by way of commandment from god and by the inspiration of the holy ghost. President ezra taft benson the book of mormon keystone of our religion october 1986 general conference quoting president marion g. Will give spiritual and intellectual unity to your whole life. So each year i give the class the challenge to see if the book will change their lives. The book of mormon is the word of god ezra taft benson.
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. President ezra taft benson delivers a message titled the book of mormonkeystone of. Eisenhower and as the th president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints from 1985 until his death in 1994. You will find the power to stay on the strait and narrow path. The teachings of ezra taft benson kindle edition by benson. 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. For a discussion of the texts emphasis on narrative theology, see book of mormon central, what was mormon s purpose in writing the book of mormon. Without it, much of what is taught in other scriptures would not be nearly so plain and precious. The book of mormonkeystone of our religion youtube.
I promised myself id be a good boy, but im going to give in to temptation. It is not just that the book of mormon bears testimony of christ, though it indeed does that, too. But in july, the punishment was upgraded to disfellowshipment. This is the th in a series of books of the teachings of presidents of the church. Ezra taft benson quotes on freedom, america, constitution, liberty. The power of the word ezra taft benson the church of jesus. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the teachings of ezra taft benson. President ezra taft benson on the power of the book of mormon.
Ezra taft bensons promise of the book of mormon youtube. Benson, ezra taft, biographies title authors publication date publication type cited by count citation count. In a witness and a warning you will find president benson s counsel. Lds quotes by ezra taft benson page 5 of 11 lds quotes. The new world order an analysis for latterday saints blog. On january 5, 1986, president ezra taft benson presided at a stake conference in annandale, virginia. When you begin to hunger and thirst after those words, you will find life in greater and greater abundance.
You will have greater discernment, insight, conviction, and spirit than those who do not. Lds mormon president ezra taft benson on service youtube. 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. Jun 09, 2008 president ezra taft benson, the th president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints mormon church, speaks about the gospel in action, service, and how to help others through the.
Eisenhower and as the th president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church from 1985 until his death in 1994. During his administration he emphasized the book of mormon and the theme come unto christ in strethening missionary work and families. It may not be popular with everyone, but it is the truthand time is on the side of truth. Ezra taft benson sustained as church president, april 6, 1986.
For further information about the great apostasy see, noel b. If they saw our day and chose those things which would be of greatest worth to us, is not that how we should study. Read daily from the book or mormon and abide by its precepts. Ezra taft benson th president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints november 10, 1985 may 30, 1994 predecessorspencer w. 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. Ezra taft benson february 22, 1811 september 3, 1869 commonly referred to as ezra t. Ezra taft benson quotes author of the proper role of government. Ezra taft benson quotes on freedom, america, united states, government. The book of mormon offers so much that broadens our understandings of the doctrines of salvation. This book features the teachings of president ezra taft benson.
How fortunate we are to live when the blessings of liberty and the gospel of. It is because of our belief in the book of mormon, along with the bible, that we were. 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. Benson served an lds church mission in britain from 1921 to 1923. President of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints september 16, 1986. We do this through original investigative reports, organizing to hold elected officials accountable, and public citizen events. 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. Eisenhower and president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, known for his outspoken conservative views. As president of the church, president benson pleaded with the saints to immerse themselves in the book of mormon, promising that there is a power in the book which will begin to flow into your lives the moment you begin a serious study of the book. When he was a youth, his father was called on a mission. The power of the book of mormon june 1988 ensign, p. Taft benson, an apostle, who entered the salt lake valley with the first mormon pioneer company in july 1847. 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.
President ezra taft benson declared that our very salvation hangs on following the prophet. 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. Home world the truth behind that viral president benson quote. There is a power in the book of mormonquote the idea door. 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 has declared, the book of mormon will. Ezra taft benson has declared, the book of mormon will change your life. Ezra taft benson august 4, 1899 may 30, 1994 was an american farmer, government. In 1985, ezra taft benson became the president of the church. 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. An address given to the brigham young university studeny body. Ezra taft benson talks about the last days cathedral, lds. President ezra taft benson, the book of mormon keystone of our religion, ensign, nov 1986, p. 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.
Looking inside the mind of ezra taft benson through. President ezra taft benson, the book of mormon keystone of our religion, ensign, november 1986, online at. In the book of mormon, we find a similar situation. Taft benson, first presidency christmas devotional, 7 december 1986. All talks by president ezra taft benson giuseppe martinengo. Because envisioning multiple settings is a characteristic of much prophetic writing in the old testament, the matter is hardly unique to isaiah. President benson was born august 4, 1899, in whitney, idaho, and was the oldest of eleven children.
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