Ezra taft benson mormonism, the mormon church, beliefs. University of illinois press, 2019 number of pages. 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 1985, ezra taft benson became the president of the church. In 1973, ezra taft benson became the president of the quorum of the twelve apostles, and in 1985 became the president of the church. President ezra taft bensons epic conference talk about his vision regarding the book of mormon.
President benson emphasized the importance of reading the book of mormon, missionary work, and strengthening families. 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. 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 1973, ezra taft benson became the president of the quorum of the twelve apostles and in 1985 he became the president of the mormon church. President ezra taft benson declared that our very salvation hangs on following the prophet. The gift i am thinking of is more important than any of the inventions that have come out of the industrial. This book features the teachings of president ezra taft benson. See all books authored by ezra taft benson, including the constitution. Posted on august 21, 20 by quotes admin the great test of life is obedience to god. Lessons from the zarahemla churches religious studies center. 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. You will find the power to stay on the strait and narrow path. Conference report, april 1987, ensign, may 1987, p.
The new world order an analysis for latterday saints blog. 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. My beloved brethren and sisters, today i would like to speak about. In the october 1986 general conference, president ezra taft benson said. Anyone could learn something from reading ezra taft bensons book. Ezra taft benson in mormonism and politics edited by matthew l harris published by. Ensign, july 1994 throughout his ministry, president benson sought to convince the saints that they should use the book of mormon to answer questions about the church and that this book could bless their lives as no other book could. In 1823 moroni was sent as a resurrected being to reveal the book of. If in our homes, parents will read from the book of mormon prayerfully and regularly both by themselves and with their children. For the fulness of mine intent is that i may persuade men to come unto the god of abraham, and the god of isaac, and the god of jacob, and be saved. 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.
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 august 4, 1899 may 30, 1994 was an american farmer, government. Ezra taft benson taught that the book of mormon was written for our day. Each of the major writers of the book of mormon testified that he wrote for future generations. Ezra taft benson has 51 books on goodreads with 7030 ratings. The book of mormonkeystone of our religion the church of. 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. Church members gather to receive guidance and encouragement from church leaders about gospel living based on the teachings of jesus christ. All talks by president ezra taft benson giuseppe martinengo. Real reason behind ezra taft bensons october 1986 book of mormon talk. The thirteenth president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church from 1985 until his death and was united. Ezra taft benson, the book of mormonkeystone of our religion, ensign 1 4 dec 1986 bensons son mark a.
The power of the book of mormon june 1988 ensign, p. Romney the book of mormon april 1980 general conference. Unless we read the book of mormon and give heed to its teachings, the lord has stated in section 84 of the. 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. He is the right way, the full truth, and the abundant life ezra taft benson, first presidency christmas devotional, 7 december 1986. The last nephite prophet in the book of mormon about a. If they saw our day and chose those things which would be of greatest worth to us, is not that how we should study. 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. 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. We will prove them herewith, said the lord, to see if they will do. Hoopes, lydia clawson 1943 journal article president ezra taft benson. We needed that direction, for the book of mormon warns us of the tactics of. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints, 1986.
Report of the 156th semiannual general conference of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. The keystone of our religion, ensign november 1986. Promises for reading book of mormon margies messages. Ezra taft benson books list of books by author ezra taft. President ezra taft benson, president of the council of the twelve. That book is a great sifter president ezra taft benson, ensign, dec. Read daily from the book or mormon and abide by its precepts. See ezra taft benson, the book of mormon and the doctrine and covenants, ensign, november 1987, online at. Keystone of our religion president ezra taft benson. It holds all the other stones in place, and if removed, the arch crumbles ezra taft benson, the book of mormonkeystone of our religion, ensign, nov. Ezra taft benson church under condemnation for not remembering the book of mormon. Elder ezra taft benson and his wife, flora benson, at a welfare cannery. Ezra taft benson the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. President ezra taft benson delivers a message titled the book of mormonkeystone of.
You will have greater discernment, insight, conviction, and spirit than those who do not. It is to the convincing of the jew and gentile that jesus is the christ, the eternal god. When he was a youth, his father was called on a mission. Ezra taft benson church under condemnation for not. President ezra taft benson the mormon church, mormonism. President ezra taft benson delivers a message titled the book of mormon keystone of our religion. Benson leaves board of the national center for constitutional studies. As prophet, president benson emphasized the importance of reading the book of mormon, missionary work, and strengthening families. 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. The book of mormon is the word of god ezra taft benson. In the next conference, in october of that same year 1986, president bensons opening address was titled, the book of mormonkeystone of our religion. Teachings of presidents of the church the church of jesus christ.
It is meaningful and helpful to anyone who reads it. What role does the book of mormon play in missionary work. In a solemn assembly at general conference april 6, 1986, he was. The book of mormon warns america ezra taft benson 16. Ezra taft bensons most popular book is the proper role of government. Ezra taft benson 1899, thirteenth president of the church of jesus christ of. There is a power in the book of mormon which will begin to flow into your lives the moment you begin a serious. The book of mormonkeystone of our religion book of. Ezra taft bensons first conference talk as lds church president. 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.
Book of mormon talk president ezra taft benson 101988. Ezra taft benson urged members of the church to spread the book of mormon across the globe. Benson served an lds church mission in britain from 1921 to 1923. I am not here today to tickle your ears, to entertain you. Ezra taft benson the book of mormon president ezra. For a discussion of the texts emphasis on narrative theology, see book of mormon central, what was mormons purpose in writing the book of mormon. The book of mormon and the doctrine and covenants april 1987. 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. The book of mormonkeystone of our religion youtube. Eisenhower and as the th president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church from 1985 until his death in 1994. A modernday prophet testifies of the book of mormon, and more on. Ezra taft benson was president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints when he gave this devotional address at brigham you. The constitutiona heavenly banner ezra taft benson.
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. 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. An address given to the brigham young university studeny body. Books by ezra taft benson author of the proper role of. 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. 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. Taft benson, an apostle, who entered the salt lake valley with the first mormon pioneer company in july 1847. We must make the book of mormon a center focus of our study because it was written for our day. President ezra taft benson on the power of the book of mormon. Ezra taft benson author of the proper role of government. 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.
The book of mormonkeystone of our religion president ezra taft benson president of the church conference report, oct. October 1986 general conference talks the church of. It is not just that the book of mormon teaches us truth, though it indeed does that. General conferences are the semiannual worldwide gatherings of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Nephi, the first prophetwriter in the book of mormon, states. The purpose of the book of mormon is stated on the title page. 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. The first is that the book of mormon is the keystone of our religion. Michael quinn, ezra taft benson and mormon political conflicts, dialogue. President benson will also be remembered for his classic discourse on pride. 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. He dedicated nine temples and saw great growth in church membership and strength. President ezra taft benson the book of mormon keystone of our religion october 1986 general conference quoting president marion g.
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