Ezra taft benson the book of mormon is the word of god

I am not here today to tickle your ears, to entertain you. So strong and successful has been this call that the book of mormon has assumed a definite priority over the bible for many modern mormons. Gods word shows satans lies for what they are, and illuminates the path back to god for those who have lost their way in the darkness of worldly pursuits. When ezra taft benson became the prophet of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints he repeated this talk at least 37 different times, at every regional conference he attended, the regional representatives seminar, reprinted as the 1st presidency message in the ensign, at talks he gave at different wards he. President ezra taft benson the book of mormon is the word of god april 1975 gen. 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. Did ezra taft benson believe he was a prophet of god. Our homes are not as strong unless we are using it to bring our children to christ. You will find the power to stay on the strait and narrow path. Mar 01, 2009 president ezra taft benson, president of the council of the twelve. The book of mormon is the word of god ezra taft benson. Mar 22, 2018 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. Over the years since having left mormonism, i have been asked what, if anything, i was able to conclude from my own experiences and observations regarding the socalled special witness of my grandfatherlds church president, ezra taft benson, as well regarding the allegedly unique testimonies of other mormon general authorities. Ezra taft benson urged members of the church to spread the book of mormon across the globe.

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. Ezra taft benson the book of mormon is the word of god 18. The book of mormon is the word of god the church of. 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.

Top 25 quotes by ezra taft benson of 378 az quotes. First given by elder ezra taft benson in general conference on april 5, 1975. The book of mormon is the word of god now, we have not been using the book of mormon as we should. Missionaries and church members around the world, young and old alike, bear frequent and solemn testimony that ezra taft benson is a prophet of god. The book of mormon is the word of god book of mormon central. Testing ezra taft bensons promise of the book of mormon. Ezra taft benson mormonism, the mormon church, beliefs. Uchtdorf doctrine and covenants ensign ezra taft benson fireside first presidency general conference george albert smith gordon b. My brethren and sisters and friends, in keeping with the spirit of the keynote address of our beloved president, i desire, if the lord will bless me, to speak to you about the american heritage of freedoma plan of god. The book of mormon is the word of god the perfect law of. President benson actually makes the promise to the leaders of the church that if they want to increase attendance at church, the number of missionaries serving, general activity of the. 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 4 december 1973. Fourteen fundamentals to follow the prophet byu speeches.

The new world order an analysis for latterday saints blog. He dedicated nine temples and saw great growth in church membership and strength. God s will for you can be determined from three sources. And it came to pass, one day the book of mormon overtook the bible.

On november 24, 1952, elder bensons strong words of patrio tism were tested. Arising from the church presidency of ezra taft benson 19851994, a renewed emphasis on the text rather than the mere fact of the book of mormon has come to the fore. 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. Ezra taft benson when our children obey the lord and go to the temple to receive their blessings and enter into the marriage covenant, they enter into the same order of the priesthood that god instituted in the very beginning with father adam. Nov 05, 2017 the book of mormon is the word of god duration. President benson has said that not only should we know what history the book of mormon contains, but we should understand its teachings.

In 1985, ezra taft benson became the president of the church. In the book of mormon, the testimony of jesus christ is clear, undiluted, and full of power. 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. It does this by teaching his gospel plainly and by exposing his enemies.

President ezra taft benson delivers a message titled the book of mormon is the word of. Subjects covered are communism, secret combinations, vietnam war, freedom. For a year president benson had been stressing the reading of the book of mormon. Sep 01, 2009 or the then president bensons statement. Teachings of presidents of the church the church of jesus christ. It will help you to be a student of the gospel who can share great truths with others. President ezra taft benson on the power of the book of mormon. Ezra taft benson was a member of the quorum of the twelve apostles of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints when this fireside address was given at brigham young university on 28 march 1976. Find ezra taft benson on amazon while i know myself as a creation of god, i am also obligated to realize and remember that everyone else and everything else are also gods creation. 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. Washington was the personification of honesty, even as lincoln, with whom he became a supreme example of integrity in public office.

Ezra taft benson quotes from in this age of the electronic media and the mass distribution of the printed word, god will hold us accountable if we do not now move the book of mormon in a monumental way. The power of the word the word of god, as found in the scriptures, in the words of living prophets, and in personal revelation, has the power to fortify the saints and arm them with the spirit so they can resist evil, hold fast to the good, and find joy in this life. 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. When he was a youth, his father was called on a mission. The book of mormon is the word of god by president ezra taft.

This book features the teachings of president ezra taft benson, who served as. The book of mormon he fervently believed that the book of mormon was the revealed word of god and an actual historical document. President ezra taft benson, president of the council of the twelve. Ezra taft benson january 30, 2011 the book of mormon and the doctrine and covenants are bound together as revelations from israels god to gather and prepare his people for. The first is that the book of mormon is the keystone of our religion. It may not be popular with everyone, but it is the truthand time is on the side of truth. Ezra taft bensons promise of the book of mormon youtube. Annual general conference, improvement era it is significant that 118 years ago this month the prophet joseph smith, after attending lectures on socialism, made this official entry in church history. Ezra taft benson, the american heritage of freedoma plan of god ezra taft benson, 1961 semi. Little ezra taft bensons two grandmothers, attending the birth, were not willing to give up on the baby. As members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, we believe the book of mormon to be the word of god.

This booklet is about some of ezra taft bensons less popular teachings. The book of mormon is the word of god by president ezra taft benson. 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. The book of mormon is to be a standard unto my people. 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.

From the book of mormon is the word of god ensign, jan, 1988, 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. Ezra taft benson testified of the influence of the book of mormon in bringing the children of men unto christ. The ezra taft benson society in honor of ezra taft benson. President benson said that the book of mormon testifies of jesus christ and brings us nearer to god see section 2. Aug, 2014 ezra taft benson urged members of the church to spread the book of mormon across the globe. The book of mormon is the word of god by president ezra. 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. Our families may be corrupted by worldly trends and teachings unless we know how to use the book to expose and combat falsehoods in socialism, rationalism, etc. Ezra taft benson has served as an apostle for 49 years.

Book of mormon talk president ezra taft benson 101988. The book of mormon and the doctrine and covenants april 1987. President benson related, the faith of my father, the administrations of the priesthood and the quick action of my two grandmothers, placing me first in a pan of cold water, and then warm water. The purpose of the book of mormon is to bring us to christ. The book of mormon warns america ezra taft benson 16. President ezra taft benson delivers a message titled the book of mormon is the word of god. The book of mormon is the word of god by president ezra taft benson as members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, we believe the book of mormon to be the word of god. Oct 20, 2015 testing ezra taft benson s promise of the book of mormon. 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.

Aug, 2014 ezra taft benson testified of the influence of the book of mormon in bringing the children of men unto christ. An address given to the brigham young university studeny body. Gods hand in our nations history ezra taft benson byu. President nelson added his own testimony to the divinity of the book of mormon. The book of mormon is the word of god, ensign jan 1988. During 2015, lds members will be studying the latest manual published by their church, teachings of presidents of the church. The ezra taft benson society in honor of ezra taft. President ezra taft benson my grandfathers testimony of mormonism, as expressed to me repeatedly over the years in personal discussions and correspondence, was rooted in two basic beliefs. What are some things you have learned about the savior as you have studied 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. Mckay dedicatory prayer devotional address dieter f. A heavenly banner, 7 stand up for freedom, 8 the proper role of government, 9 civic standards for the faithful saints, 10 united states foreign policy, 11 freedom and. Promises for reading book of mormon margies messages.

Gods will for you can be determined from three sources. Ezra taft benson the time is long overdue for a massive flooding of the earth with the book of mormon for the many reasons which the lord has given. Ezra taft benson helped reshape the scriptural priorities, and that may. Ezra taft benson in this age of the electronic media and. Ezra taft benson the book of mormon is the word of god. What do mormonisms alleged prophets, seers and revelators. Book of mormon is the word of god audio cassette december 1, 1991 by benson author see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Ezra taft benson january 30, 2011 the book of mormon and the doctrine and covenants are bound together as revelations from israels god to gather and prepare his people for the second coming of the lord. God s word shows satans lies for what they are, and illuminates the path back to god for those who have lost their way in the darkness of worldly pursuits.

God expects us to use the book of mormon in several ways ezra taft benson, the book of mormon is the word of god, ensign, january 1988, p. In this age of electronic media and mass distribution of the printed word, god will hold us accountable if we do not now move the book of mormon in a monumental way. 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. Our families may be corrupted by worldly trends and teachings unless we know how to use the.