Ezra taft benson taught that the book of mormon was written for our day. The purpose of this examination is to provide a window, born of my own experience, into vigorous behindthescenes efforts by members of the benson family to discourage, criticize, silence and, if necessary, publicly delegitimize those in this particular case, myself who have been seen as a threat to the institutional interests of the mormon. Write these promises at the front of a family journal or notebook that you can keep with your scriptures. The cartoon showed a bonneted native american chieftain tossing away a bottle of book of mormon eye drops designated to get the red out, while muttering, nice try, white man.
Jan 20, 2015 the book of mormon is our spiritual taproot. Fortunately, we have the lords opinion of the book of mormon to back up president bensons claims of its importance. Nothing but the highest quality sister benson masturbates with book of mormon porn on redtube. Some scholars believe that some of the chapters of the current book of isaiah were not written by that prophet but by one or more different authors long after isaiahs timein fact, after the time that lehi and his family left jerusalem. He stated, the book of mormon is the keystone of our religion, and the doctrine and covenants is the capstone, with continuing latterday revelation. Testing ezra taft bensons promise of the book of mormon. The first is that the book of mormon is the keystone of our religion. Finding doctrine and meaning in book of mormon isaiah. Apr 18, 2015 when we have doubts, we should turn to the book of mormon and search for the answers. Be as careful of the books you read as of the company you keep was the counsel that governed his reading habits dew, p.
President benson said that the book of mormon has not been, nor is it yet, the center of our personal study, family teaching, preaching, and missionary work. President hinckley, in the last general conference in april, said this about the book of mormon. Buried in the war chapters in the book of alma, there is a wonderful lesson about the healing influence of the savior. In a witness and a warning you will find president bensons counsel, insight, testimony, and teachings pertaining to the book of mormon. God has so declared it, so have its writers, so have its witnesses, and so do all those who have read it and received a personal revelation from god as to its truthfulness. 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. You can refer to ezra taft bensons a witness and a warning or read the promises president russell m. Jun 07, 2005 president bensons counsel to daily feast on the book of mormon and on its testimony of jesus helps me to focus on what matters most in my life. There is a book we need to study daily, both as individuals and as families, namely the book of mormon. This new abridged format suited for every age and stage of life makes meaningful scripture study an attainable goal for every family. Benson served an lds church mission in britain from 1921 to 1923.
Benson alternated quarters at usac and worked on the family farm. I had already determined that the temple ritual was a masonic ripoff, that the book of mormon was a plagiarized 19th century fairy tale and that mormon prophets werent good at prophesying or at understanding the real world. I challenge the members of the church to participate in the familytofamily book of mormon program. The book of mormon has had greater influence in the lives of our family than any other book. The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which, according to adherents, contains writings of ancient prophets who lived on the american continent from approximately 2200 bc to ad 421. The book of mormon warns america ezra taft benson 16. I am not here today to tickle your ears, to entertain you. Our homes are not as strong unless we are using it to bring our children to christ. Sister benson masturbates with book of mormon porn videos. As you study this book along with the book of mormon you will find blessings and fulfillment of the promises made by a modern prophet of god. When steve spoke out publicly on the church coverup of the actual health of the church president, his grandfather, ezra taft benson, he and his family were harassed by mormon leaders, fliers were circulated at church meetings, and prayers were delivered from church pulpits denouncing his statements. Now, i was faced with a family showing me the exit if i didnt keep my mouth shut. The book of mormon is meant for our day for us here and now. Ezra taft benson was reared on the family farm in whitney, driving a team of horses at the age of five, milking cows, and thinning sugar beets.
The book of mormon is the keystone of our religion in three ways. Recently i spent a small fortune and purchased one of the original 5000 copies of the book of mormon that joseph smith originally printed. 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. Immerse your family in the book of mormon lds living. The book of mormon brings us to christ through two basic means. 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. Blessings resulting from reading the book of mormon. The familytofamily book of mormon program, which was begun on a limited scale more than twenty years ago, has gained considerable impetus in recent years. Recognizing the lord and his healing influence in the book of. Mar 01, 2009 president ezra taft benson, president of the council of the twelve. What prophets have promised when you read the book of mormon.
This testimonyfilled book by president ezra taft benson shares important views on god, the family, and country. Not only should we know what history and faithpromoting stories it contains, but we should understand its teachings. There i met a number of dignitaries, including an african tribal king. We have not been using the book of mormon as we should. It also contains an account of the ministry of jesus christ to these people after his resurrection in palestine. 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 book of mormon is not on trial the people of the world, including the members of the church, are on trial as to what they will do with this sacred witness of christ. You will find that the daily reading of the book of mormon will lift your. The book of mormon keystone of our religion chicken. The book of mormon is the most correct of any book on earth, joseph smith stated, and the keystone of our religion. Buried in the war chapters in the book of alma, there is a wonderful lesson about the healing influence of.
The major mission of the book of mormon, as recorded on its title page, is to the convincing of the jew and gentile that jesus is the christ, the eternal god. The mormon church assisted by its loyal, brainwashed, pious puppets is notorious for its relentless attempts to control meaning, deny access to information by its lay membership and the public at large on a host of important issues. Be as careful of the books you read as of the company you keep was the counsel. President ezra taft benson delivers a message titled the book of mormon keystone of our religion. Although originally written in 1974, the information and guidance presented is even more applicable and helpful in our world today. There will come a strengthened resolution to walk in obedience to his commandments. To learn more about this program and what it is doing for both members and missionaries, the ensign spoke with robert h. Apr 28, 2015 if so, then the book of mormon will help us do so more than any other book. President ezra taft benson, the book of mormon keystone of our religion, general conference, october 1986.
Dec 12, 2019 you can refer to ezra taft bensons a witness and a warning or read the promises president russell m. Isaiah in the book of mormon religious studies center. The doctrine of covenants brings men to christs kingdom. President benson also speaks about the doctrine and covenants and its connection to the book of mormon.
Now we not only need to say more about the book of mormon, but we need to do more with it 127. It is a tangible thing that can be handled, that can be read, that can be tested. If so, then the book of mormon will help us do so more than any other book. Hi, my name is russell brunson, and i want to welcome you to the book of mormon challenge. Jan 26, 2005 president benson said that the book of mormon has not been, nor is it yet, the center of our personal study, family teaching, preaching, and missionary work. In 1986, i was invited to give a special lecture at a university in accra, ghana. The book of mormon provides convincing evidence of the prophet josephs ministry and of the restoration of the church of jesus christ.
It was while serving as a missionary, particularly an experience in sheffield, that caused benson to realize how central the book of mormon was to the restored gospel message and converting people to the lds church. Our editors have compiled this checklist of genealogical resources, combining links to commercial databases along with usercontributed information and web sites for the benson surname. See more ideas about book of mormon, lds seminary and scripture study. At each site, president benson spoke of the book of mormon. You will find the power to stay on the straight and narrow path you will find life in greater and. The book of mormonkeystone of our religion youtube. How has the book of mormon brought you nearer to god. President ezra taft benson, president of the council of the twelve. 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. In each historic site, president benson was accompanied by his wife, sister flora amussen benson, and several members of their family. Like a keystone in an arch, if you remove the book of mormon, our whole religion crumbles, wastes away, and cannot stand scrutiny.
The benson genealogy and family tree page welcome to the benson family page at surname finder, a service of genealogy today. An address given to the brigham young university studeny body. The book of mormon family reader will help your family discover and discuss the eternal doctrine found in the book of mormon, drawing you closer together as a family and closer to christ. See more ideas about book of mormon, lds and latter day saints. President ezra taft benson reaffirmed the fact that the book of mormon is of particular value to our time when he said. Recognizing the lord and his healing influence in the book. Moyle visited david whitmer, whitmer was an old man. Each of the major writers of the book of mormon testified that he wrote for future generations. 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. The book of mormon is the word of god the church of. Prophetic promises of studying the book of mormon scripture. 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. Title page of the book of mormon, verse 1moroni 10.
When we have doubts, we should turn to the book of mormon and search for the answers. The purpose of this examination is to provide a window, born of my own experience, into vigorous behind the scenes efforts by members of the benson family to discourage, criticize, silence and, if necessary, publicly delegitimize those in this particular case, myself who have been seen as a threat to the institutional interests of the mormon. Eisenhower and as the th president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church from 1985 until his death in 1994. Tons of free sister benson masturbates with book of mormon porn videos and xxx movies are waiting for you on redtube. It is a record of a fallen people, compiled by inspired men for our blessing today. Ezra taft bensons promise of the book of mormon youtube. During 2015, lds members will be studying the latest manual published by their church, teachings of presidents of the church. Ezra taft benson the book of mormon brings men to christ.
If they saw our day and chose those things which would be of greatest worth to us, is not that how we should study. A second major question is sometimes raised about the isaiah material in the book of mormon. The book of mormon has not been, nor is it yet, the center of our personal study, family teaching, preaching, and missionary work. Keystone of our religion president ezra taft benson 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. Burton, director of the program, and vernon proctor, assistant director. President bensons counsel to daily feast on the book of mormon and on its testimony of jesus helps me to focus on what matters most in my life. Hopkin, finding doctrine and meaning in book of mormon isaiah, religious educator 15, no. He dedicated nine temples and saw great growth in church membership and strength. Lets study the introductory pages of the book of mormon.
The book of mormon is the word of god ezra taft benson. President ezra taft benson taught us that one great reason why we must make the book of mormon a center focus of study is that it was written for our day. As members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, we believe the book of mormon to be the word of god. Promises for reading book of mormon margies messages. In a most miraculous and singular way, the book of mormon teaches us of jesus christ and his gospel.
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 had already determined that the temple ritual was a masonic ripoff, that the book of mormon was a plagiarized 19th century. This new abridged format suited for every age and stage of life makes meaningful. Find the best sister benson masturbates with book of mormon videos right here and discover why our sex tube is visited by millions of porn lovers daily. Nelson gave when he responded to president thomas s. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the plates of nephi. Oct 20, 2015 testing ezra taft benson s promise of the book of mormon. There is a power in the book of mormon which will begin to flow into your lives the minute you begin a serious study of the book. It is the book that will get a person nearer to god by abiding by its precepts than any other book see book of mormon, introduction. Shortly thereafter, i received a letter from a mormon editor in another state, accusing me of being antimormon. The coming forth of the book of mormon, foretold by ancient prophets, began with an angelic visitation in 1823 to 17yearold joseph smith. Seven years later, in 1830, this scriptural canon of the latterday saints was published for the world. This record of scripture is the account of gods dealings with his people on the american continent.
You will find the power to stay on the strait and narrow path. In 1985, ezra taft benson became the president of the church. It was first published in march 1830 by joseph smith as the book of mormon. Jan 03, 2012 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.
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