The book of mormonkeystone of our religion ezra taft benson, ensign, nov. After quoting the joseph smith statement, president benson declared, the book of mormon is the keystone of our religion. He testified that the ook of mormon was the most correct of any book on. Dec 29, 2019 president benson described three ways in which the book of mormon is the keystone to our religion. He stated, the book of mormon is the keystone of our religion, and the doctrine and covenants is the capstone, with continuing latterday revelation. The keystone of our religion, charting the book of mormon just as a keystone holds an arch in place, knowing that the book of mormon is true holds together the edifice of faith built on the sturdy foundation of apostles, prophets, and the lord jesus christ. The book of mormon as a keystone probably no other christian faith in the world is so familiar with the architectural feature of the keystone in an arch as are the latterday saints. Apr 10, 2015 president ezra taft benson delivers a message titled the book of mormonkeystone of our religion.
In that marvelous manifestation, the prophet joseph smith learned the true nature of god. Nov 20, 2017 the book of mormon mormons mormon mormonism book of mormon jesus jesus christ the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds god mormon bible gold bible the book of mormon two. President ezra taft benson explains why the book of mormon is that essential keystone. The prophets expression that the book of mormon is the keystone of our religion means precisely what it says. Nov 20, 2015 president benson described three ways in which the book of mormon is the keystone to our religion. Mutual respect and consideration for each other will grow. Teachings of presidents of the church the church of jesus christ. I told the brethren that the book of mormon was the most correct of any.
The prophet joseph smiths statement, 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. When we have doubts, we should turn to the book of mormon and search for the answers. Of the 239 chapters in the book of mormon only 6 dont. Dec 28, 2015 turn in your book of mormon to the introduction and read the sixth paragraph. President benson described three ways in which the book of mormon is the keystone to our religion. The book of mormon is the most correct of any book on earth, joseph smith stated, and the keystone of our religion.
Joseph fielding smith, teachings of the prophet joseph smith, p. Book of mormon is the keystone the first is that the book of mormon is the keystone of our religion. Introductory pages of the book of mormon latterday. Today, the study of the book of mormon serves as the foundation for a students religious instruction at brigham young university.
Fruit of joseph smith and the keystone of our religion in the sermon on the mount, the savior warned us against false prophets and then said that we would know. He testified that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion. It was in that setting, at the sunday city council meeting in the youngs residence, that joseph smith made what has come to be one of the most axiomatic and memorable statements in. The book of mormon is the most correct of any book on earth, joseph smith stated, and the keystone 1 of our religion. Joseph smith claimed 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. Keystone of our religion more than three years had passed since the morning in 1820 when joseph smith had prayed to know which church he should join. Joseph smith characterized the book of mormon as the keystone of mormonism, and claimed that it was the most correct of any book on earth. The book of mormon keystone of our religion chicken. Ezra taft benson, the book of mormonkeystone of our religion, general conference october 1986 click here to read or.
Joseph smith said of his teaching that day, 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. I told the brethren that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth. 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. President ezra taft benson explained, just as the arch crumbles if the keystone is removed, so does all the church stand or fall with the truthfulness of the book of mormon in conference report, oct. President benson also speaks about the doctrine and covenants and its connection to the book of mormon. The prophet joseph smith said, i told the brethren that the book of mormon was the most.
Jan 08, 2008 joseph smith, the prophet of the restoration of the gospel of jesus christ, said of the book of mormon during a meeting with the twelve apostles. Joseph smith claimed 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. Ezra taft benson, the book of mormonkeystone of our religion, ensign, nov 1986, 4. Mar 22, 2018 the scriptures are called the words of life, and nowhere is that more true than it is of the book of mormon. The book of mormon mormons mormon mormonism book of mormon jesus jesus christ the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds god mormon bible gold. If that stone is removed, then the arch crumbles, which, in effect, means that mormonism socalled which actually is the gospel of christ, restored anew in this day stands or. In 1844 joseph smith declared that the book of mormon was the most correct book 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. Joseph smith said of his teaching that day, 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. It is the crowning gem in the diadem of our holy scriptures. When you begin to hunger and thirst after those words, you will find life in greater and greater abundance.
Joseph fielding smith, doctrines of salvation, salt lake city. Quote 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. The book of mormonkeystone of our religion youtube. He testified that th e book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion history of the church, 4. The spirit of that great book will come to permeate our homes and all who dwell therein. I told the brethren that the book of mormon was the most. Just as the arch crumbles if the keystone is removed, so does all the church stand or fall with the truthfulness of the book of mormon. 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. There are three great reasons why latterday saints should make the study of the book of mormon a lifetime pursuit.
In the book of mormon, the testimony of jesus christ is clear, undiluted, and full of power. Ezra taft benson, the book of mor monkeystone of our religion, en sign, nov. President ezra taft benson the book of mormon keystone of our religion october 1986 general conference. The keystone of our religion, charting the book of mormon just as a keystone holds an arch in place, knowing that the book of mormon is true holds. The prophet joseph smith said that the book of mormon is the keystone of our religion. Joseph smith once 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 see the introduction to the book of mormon. Both correctness and keystone are reflected in these papers presented at the religious studies. The keystone of our religion general discussions mormon. Ezra taft benson, the book of mormonkeystone of our religion, ensign, nov. Since, as the prophet joseph smith said, the book of mormon, is the keystone of our religion, we think it should be taught to every student.
The book of mormon is a keystone because it establishes and ties together eternal principles and precepts, rounding out basic doctrines of salvation. The book of mormon is the most correct of any book on this earth, and the keystone of our religion, and a man would get nearer to god by abiding by its precepts, than any other book. Making the book of mormon the keystone of religious education. Joseph smith, quoted in the introduc tion to the book of mormon. It is a keystone in helping us avoid the deceptions of the evil one in these latter days.
Jan 01, 2012 president benson also gives three reasons we should study the book of mormon, in his classic talk, the book of mormonkeystone of our religion. In the promise of moroni previously referred tonamely. The prophet joseph smith 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. President ezra taft benson on the power of the book of mormon. The book of mormon is the keystone of our religion in. He testified that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on. Joseph smith claimed 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 teachings of the prophet joseph smith, p. Jan 03, 2016 why do you think joseph smith called the book of mormon the keystone of our religion. The keystone is the central stone in the top of the arch. There are three great reasons why latterday saints should make the study of the book of mormon a. Book of mormon, keystone of our religion mormon quotes.
Dec 27, 2011 joseph smith once 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 see the introduction to the book of mormon. Joseph smith stated that the book of mormon was the keystone of our religion, to which the former lds prophet ezra taft benson added, just as the arch crumbles if the. It is the keystone to our witness of christ because it is a second witness to the atoning mission of the saviour. It was in that setting, at the sunday city council meeting in the youngs residence, that joseph smith made what has come to be one of the most axiomatic and memorable statements in mormon literature. The book of mormon is the keystone of our religion. Joseph smith, the prophet of the restoration of the gospel of jesus christ, said of the book of mormon during a meeting with the twelve apostles. Turn in your book of mormon to the introduction and read the sixth paragraph. 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. Jun 10, 2019 quote 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 joseph smith. The prophet joseph smith 180544 stated, i told the brethren that the book of. Of the 239 chapters in the book of mormon only 6 dont have reference to jesus christ. President benson also speaks about the doctrine and covenants and its connection. President ezra taft benson explained, just as the arch crumbles if the keystone is. The scriptures are called the words of life, and nowhere is that more true than it is of the book of mormon.
Book of mormon, keystone of our religion life after ministries. The first is that the book of mormon is the keystone of our religion. The book of mormon is the keystone of our religion in three ways. This was t he proph et jose ph sm ith s state men t. President benson also gives three reasons we should study the book of mormon, in his classic talk, the book of mormonkeystone of our religion. Learn about heavenly fathers purpose in giving it to us. In 1844 joseph smith declared that the book of mormon was the most correct book of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion, and. President ezra taft benson delivers a message titled the book of mormonkeystone of our religion. President ezra taft benson explained, just as the arch crumbles if the keystone is removed. Benson famously emphasized the importance of the book of mormon and its. Apr 18, 2015 when we have doubts, we should turn to the book of mormon and search for the answers.
Ezra taft benson president the book of mormon is the keystone of our religion. Mormonism was organized as a religion after joseph smith, the movements founder, published the book of mormon in upstate new york in 1830. Joseph smith once 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. Book of mormonthe book of mormon is a foundational sacred text for the church of jesus christ of latterday saints whose members are commonly called mormons, after the book itself. Fruit of joseph smith and the keystone of our religion in the sermon on the mount, the savior warned us against false prophets and then said that we would know them by their fruits.
Joseph smith called it the keystone of our religion. I told the brethren, he said, that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion, and. President ezra taft benson, the book of mormonkeystone of our religion, ensign cr, november 1986, p. He testified that the ook of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion.
Seven years later, in 1830, this scriptural canon of the latterday saints was published for the world. Promises for reading book of mormon margies messages. The spirit of that great book will come to permeate our homes and all. When you begin to hunger and thirst after those words, you will find. President ezra taft benson delivers a message titled the book of mormonkeystone of. It is the keystone to our doctrine because it sets out the fullness of the gospel. Fittingly, joseph smiths testimony is included in the introduction of the book of mormon.
The keystone of our religion by president ezra taft benson. There are three ways in which the book of mormon is the keystone of our religion. Take away the book of mormon and the revelations, he said, and where is our religion. The coming forth of the book of mormon, foretold by ancient prophets, began with an angelic visitation in 1823 to 17yearold joseph smith. The prophet joseph smiths statement, i told the brethren that the book of mormon.
The prophet joseph smith 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. Joseph smith, who translated the gold plates from which the book of mormon came, had this to say. Flooding the earth and our lives with the book of mormon. Why do you think joseph smith called the book of mormon the keystone of our religion.
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