Ezra taft bensons most popular book is the proper role of government. Ezra taft benson was a member of the quorum of the twelve apostles of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints when this devotional address was given at brigham young university on 26 february 1980. President nelson added his own testimony to the divinity of the book of mormon and has continued to do so. A modernday prophet testifies of the book of mormon, and more on. It also includes a brief history of president benson, who also served as the secretary of agriculture for a time. Ezra taft benson author of the proper role of government. Ezra taft benson church under condemnation for not. Teachings of presidents of the church the church of jesus christ. Using the book of mormon to meet todays challenges religious. 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.
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. My beloved brethren and sisters, today i would like to speak about. A major portion of the book centers on the few decades just prior to christs coming to america. 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. Wilson of nephi, utah, who is preparing mormon s book. Ezra taft benson has 50 books on goodreads with 6926 ratings. When he was a youth, his father was called on a mission. Excerpts from ezra taft bensons 1988 talk flooding the earth with the book of mormon.
The book of mormon quest will be held may 2830, 2020. 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 1985, ezra taft benson became the president of the church. Among the most notable of ezra taft bensons accomplishments are his promotion of the principles of liberty and good government, also his testimony of the book of mormon, and most importantly in leading souls to christ through the gospel of liberty. Ezra taft bensons promise of the book of mormon youtube. Flooding the earth and our lives with the book of mormon. Your comments and suggestions about this book would be appreciated. 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. An address given to the brigham young university studeny body. Ezra taft benson august 4, 1899 may 30, 1994 was an american farmer, government. The book of mormonkeystone of our religion book of mormon. Flooding the earth with the book of mormon by president ezra taft 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 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. Mar 22, 2018 president benson had a deep love and appreciation for the book of mormon. The thirteenth president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church from 1985 until his death and was united. Anyone who will read the book of mormon and put it. Among the most notable of ezra taft benson s accomplishments are his promotion of the principles of liberty and good government, also his testimony of the book of mormon, and most importantly in leading souls to christ through the gospel of liberty. Nov 05, 2017 president ezra taft benson s epic conference talk about his vision regarding the book of mormon. I speak of the gift of the book of mormon, given to mankind 156 years ago.
The book of mormon brings men to christ through two basic means. Flooding the earth and our lives with the book of mormon, teachings of presidents of the church. The book of mormon nov 1986 ezra taft benson in the book of mormon we find a pattern for preparing for the second coming. Romney the book of mormon april 1980 general conference. See all books authored by ezra taft benson, including the constitution. This, for me, was a final straw among the final straws. A modernday prophet testifies of the book of mormon.
President ezra taft benson 1966 devotional warning on socialism. In the book of mormon, the prophet jacob tells us that the lord delights in the chastity of his children see jacob 2. President ezra taft benson s epic conference talk about his vision regarding the book of mormon. 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. Ezra taft benson quotes from i challenge the homes of israel to display on their walls great quotations and scenes from the book of mormon. President ezra taft benson, president of the council of the twelve. May, 2014 the book of mormon quote by ezra taft benson. President ezra taft benson on the modern challenge of. 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. President ezra taft benson 1966 devotional warning on. What prophets have promised when you read the book of mormon. Ezra taft benson mormonism, the mormon church, beliefs.
A modern english rendering for publication in 1993, is called in by his stake president pioneer stake in provo and asked about his project and whether he knows avraham gileadi. President ezra taft benson the book of mormon keystone of our religion october 1986 general conference quoting president marion g. Ezra taft benson sifting in the last days gospel quotes, mormon quotes, lds quotes. The ezra taft benson society was created in honor of ezra taft benson, prophet, leader, statesman. Ezra taft benson i challenge those who are in business. When you choose to follow christ, you choose the way, the truth, the life. I challenge the members of the church to participate in the familytofamily book of mormon. Ezra taft benson lays out americas problems and how to fix them in this book. The book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ. President ezra taft benson on the modern challenge of spiritual complacency 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. It is of greater worth to mankind than the development of flight or space travel. Early in his administration, he emphasized the great importance of reading and studying the book of mormon.
A modernday prophet testifies of the book of mormon ezra taft benson on. Ezra taft benson quotes author of the proper role of government. Used as a resource for teaching and personal study. Book of mormon citations in general conference, 19652014. The book of mormon warns america ezra taft benson 16. President benson had a deep love and appreciation for the book of mormon. Latterday saints in attendance were visibly moved as they listened to him speak. President ezra taft benson, the book of mormon keystone of our religion, general conference, october 1986. So each year i give the class the challenge to see if the book will change their lives. Ezra taft benson has declared, the book of mormon will.
Mar 01, 2009 president ezra taft benson, president of the council of the twelve. Fourteen fundamentals to follow the prophet byu speeches. Is there not something deep in our hearts that longs to draw nearer to god. It always has been, it is now, and it always will be the same.
Hi, my name is russell brunson, and i want to welcome you to the book of mormon challenge. If so, then the book of mormon will help us do so more than any other book. He was the son of a heavenly father and an earthly mother. Ezra taft benson, in latterday prophets and the united states constitution, ed. Promises for reading book of mormon margies messages. On november 10, 1985, he became president of the church. Ezra taft benson articles on freedom, america, constitution, secret combinations, socialism, liberty, etc a message to the world a moral challenge to the west a world wide battle. Dec 01, 2014 a collection of the teachings of ezra taft benson, who served as president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints from november 10, 1985, to may 30, 1994. 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. First, it tells in a plain manner of christ and his gospel. Ezra taft benson books list of books by author ezra taft benson. I challenge the members of the church to participate in the familytofamily book of mormon program. Keystone of our religion, teachings of presidents of the church. Ezra taft benson i challenge the homes of israel to.
Ezra taft benson books list of books by author ezra taft. Church focus on the book of mormon intensified in 1985 when ezra taft benson became president of the church, emphasizing the importance of the book of mormon as the keystone of our witness of christ, our doctrine, and our testimonies. 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. President ezra taft benson the mormon church, mormonism. Testing ezra taft benson s promise of the book of mormon. The fixes include an abandoning of apathy, a concerted effort against socialism and communism, sound money by a return to the gold standard and reduction of government intervention in everything from agriculture subsidies to paying back social security and abandoning. President benson was born august 4, 1899, in whitney, idaho. Religious studies center, brigham young university, 1991, 163210. Lehis book of mormon quest and we invite you to participate with us in preparing for this great adventure. The book of mormon for sharing this talk and info on that blog. 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. The power of the word president ezra taft benson 18991994 ensign, may 1986, 7982 subheadings and underling are not original and have been.
Ezra taft benson 08860 to obtain copies of these books, go to your local distribution center or visit store the books are also available at and on the gospel library mobile application. This book features the teachings of president ezra taft benson, who served as. President ezra taft benson said that missionaries need to show how the book of mormon answers the great questions of the soul flooding the read more book of mormon. Among the most notable of ezra taft benson s accomplishments are his promotion of the principles of liberty and good government, his testimony of the book of mormon, and most importantly in leading souls to christ through the. Ezra taft benson has declared, the book of mormon will change your life.
The book of mormon offers so much that broadens our understandings of the doctrines of salvation. Prophets and apostles have counseled us how to use the book of mormon. Grab the templates below and challenge your class to give a copy of the book of mormon to someone this week with their testimony inside. The book of mormon is the word of god ezra taft benson. Keystone of our religion is there not something deep in our hearts that longs to draw nearer to god. It is the same for allit is the same for men and women. Finally, the book of mormon is the keystone of testimony. Aug 14, 2017 ezra taft benson has declared, the book of mormon will change your life. Remember to grab your study journal to help you organize your thoughts. The book of mormon warned us of how satan, in the last days, would lead us away. The book of mormon translation challenge invites people to read the entire book of. A great challenge and day of preparation is at hand for missionaries to meet and teach with the book of mormon. Moyle visited david whitmer, whitmer was an old man. Without it, much of what is taught in other scriptures would not be nearly so plain and precious.
Ezra taft benson became president of the church after the death of spencer w. Books by ezra taft benson author of the proper role of. Followup to ezra taft benson story lds mormon truth. In a witness and a warning you will find president bensons counsel, insight, testimony, and teachings pertaining to the book of mormon.
Aug, 2014 ezra taft benson urged members of the church to spread the book of mormon across the globe. I read some additional information related to ezra taft bensons speech that i wrote about a few days ago that i want to share. Ezra taft benson quotes from i challenge those who are in business and other professions to see that there are copies of the book of mormon in their reception rooms. During 2015, lds members will be studying the latest manual published by their church, teachings of presidents of the church. President ezra taft benson on the power of the book of mormon. You will find the power to stay on the strait and narrow path. Scott dimmick, a witness and a warning ezra taft benson excerpt from. The church completes 100 million endowments for the dead august ezra taft benson urges members to flood the earth with the book of mormon 2 01 oct 1988 president ezra taft benson opens general conference with a challenge for the saints to flood the earth with the book of mormon. Ezra taft benson became the thirteenth president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, on november 10, 1985. Book of mormon talk president ezra taft benson 101988 youtube. 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. Will give spiritual and intellectual unity to your whole life. Recently i spent a small fortune and purchased one of the original 5000 copies of the book of mormon that joseph smith originally printed. Ezra taft benson you way blessings church the privilege of holding the priesthood, which is the power and authority to act in gods name, is a great blessing and privilege and one that carries with it equally great obligations and responsibilities.
When he was a youth, his father was called on a mormon mission. Ezra taft benson urged members of the church to spread the book of mormon across the globe. Mar 19, 2012 followup to ezra taft benson story lds mormon truth. The book of mormon is meant for our day for us here and now. The example and teachings of jesus christ provide the great standard for all mankind. Ezra taft benson the fathers plan, which required that all people obtain mortal bodies, be tried and proven in all things, and have opportunity to choose of their own free willlucifera personage of prominencesought to amend the plan, while jehovah sustained the plan.
Eisenhower and as the th president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church from 1985 until his death in 1994. On january 5, 1986, president ezra taft benson presided at a stake conference in annandale, virginia. He dedicated nine temples and saw great growth in church membership and strength. Every member of the priesthood should understand the divine plan designed by the lord to raise up the first free people in modern times. Ezra taft benson brothers and sisters, we are excited about our upcoming 2020 stake youth conference lehis book of mormon quest and we invite you to participate with us in preparing for this great adventure. Benson served an lds church mission in britain from 1921 to 1923. Sister benson and i have been doing this for some time now, and we intend to do more. Book of mormon talk president ezra taft benson 101988. From the time of the restoration, leaders have urged us to make study of the book of mormon a daily priority. Two thousand years ago a perfect man walked the earth.
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