President ezra taft benson, the book of mormon keystone of our religion, general conference, october 1986. Ezra taft benson urged members of the church to spread the book of mormon across the globe. Unless otherwise indicated, individuals may post material from the gospel media portion of this site to another website or on a computer network for their own personal, noncommercial use. Leather mormon church employee christmas gift edition.
The churchs president prophet also served in eisenhowers cabinet as secretary of agriculture and was once known for his. 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. President ezra taft benson the mormon church, mormonism. Without it, much of what is taught in other scriptures would not be nearly so plain and precious. Flooding the earth and our lives with the book of mormon. Flooding the earth and our lives with the book of mormon we understand more the greatness of the power that can come into our lives through a study of it and our charge to share it with the world. This is a collection of president ezra taft benson s teachings about the book of mormon. Ezra taft benson the book of mormon president ezra taft. When he was a youth, his father was called on a mission. Expectations and gifts of jesus christ ezra taft benson. It also includes a brief history of president benson, who also served as the secretary of agriculture for a time. President ezra taft benson delivers a message titled the book of mormon and the doctrine and covenants.
Ezra taft benson the book of mormon president ezra. And again, the elders, priests and teachers of this church shall teach the principles of my gospel, which are in the bible and the book of mormon, in the which is the fullness of the gospel. From the life of ezra taft benson on january 5, 1986, president ezra taft benson presided at a stake conference in annandale, virginia. President ezra taft benson delivers a message titled the book of mormon keystone of our religion. 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. In most political discussions in the us church, if one starts to advocate the liberal policies which most liberals feel are abundant throughout our standard works, many of our conservative sisters and brothers will cite ezra taft benson in denouncing such views. A modern day prophet testifies of the book of mormon. Joseph smith, the founding prophet of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints and of the broader latterday saint movement, produced several volumes of scripture between 1827, when he began translating the book of mormon, and 1844, when he was murdered. Answering questions with the book of mormon handling. 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. I really loved revisiting his inspiring words about this inspiring book. This is another volume in the series intended to enhance and supplement the personal study of the truths found in the standard works. The book of mormon offers so the book of mormon offers so much that broadens our understandings of the doctrines of salvation.
The book of mormon is the greatest book in the world. President benson emphasized the importance of reading the book of mormon, missionary work, and strengthening families. The church under condemnation treated lightly the book of mormon president ezra taft benson my beloved brethren and sisters, for some years now i have been deeply concerned that we are not using the book of mormon as god intends. Ezra taft benson was born 4 august 1899 in whitney, idaho. An extended family member once said, to ezra and his family religion is a complete way of life.
The book of mormon quote by ezra taft benson im lds and proud i personally know this to be true. For if the book of prophet, the church of jesus christ of latterday saints is true, ezra taft benson, the book of mormon is the word of glenn pearson a retired byu religion professor tells the following story. President ezra taft benson, president of the council of the twelve. President benson said that we dont read it enough, teach it enough, nor do as it teaches enough. A modernday prophet testifies of the book of mormon. 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. 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 by his prophetfather. 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. May 07, 2015 chapters nine and ten of the teachings of the presidents of the church. 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. This, for me, was a final straw among the final straws. That same month, benson gave a copy of his book, the red carpet. The book of mormon and the doctrine and covenants youtube. Across the world and throughout the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, an increasing number of men and women are coming to christ and growing in christ through the.
For a closer look at some of the political, religious and personal views of one of mormonism s prophets, seers and revelators, quoted below are excerpts from the personal correspondence of ezra taft benson to me, written when he was a member of the quorum of the twelve and later as president of the mormon church. Used as a resource for teaching and personal study. Ezra taft benson, civic standards for the faithful saints link in comments. Defending utah the missing chapter from teachings of. Nov 05, 2017 president ezra taft benson s epic conference talk about his vision regarding the book of mormon.
Licensed to youtube by adrev for a 3rd party on behalf of t c f music publishing, inc, ascap fox music. On january 5, 1986, president ezra taft benson presided at a stake conference in annandale, virginia. Benson stated that the church was still under condemnation for treating the book of mormon lightly. The gift i am thinking of is more important than any of the inventions that have come. Thunder from the right is a fascinating volume on the life, political career, and ministry of the most famous mormon in politics prior to mitt romney, as well as on the inner workings of the lds church during the apostleship and presidency of ezra taft benson. Book of mormon talk president ezra taft benson 101988 youtube. God expects us to use the book of mormon in several ways ezra taft benson, the book of mormon is. It may not be popular with everyone, but it is the truthand time is on the side of truth. Mar 01, 2009 president ezra taft benson, president of the council of the twelve. Promises for reading book of mormon margies messages. During his more than four decades as an apostle, president ezra taft benson has published several books and delivered. Ezra taft bensons 14 fundamentals is doctrine again.
Ezra taft benson, fundamentals of enduring family relationships, ensign, nov. President ezra taft benson pleads with the members of the church to spread the book of mormon across the globe. A modern day prophet testifies of the book of mormon kindle edition by benson, ezra taft. When he was a youth, his father was called on a mormon mission. The book of mormon, published in 1830, is well known. 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 church under condemnation treated lightly the book of. The book of mormon warns america ezra taft benson 16. I read it because a religious educator at byu says he reads this slim volume at the beginning of each book of mormon. 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 further warns that whatsoever nation shall uphold such secret combinations, to get power and gain, until they shall spread over the nation, behold they shall be destroyed. Ezra taft benson, 94, head of the mormon church since 1985, secretary of agriculture from 1953 to 1961 and a pugnacious force in matters of church and state for most of his life, died yesterday at. 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. President ezra taft benson s life reflected his love for the lord and his steadfast commitment to living the gospel. In 1985, ezra taft benson became the president of the church. 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. The book of mormonkeystone of our religion president ezra taft benson president of the church conference report, oct. Whether or not you agree with any personal conclusions made by michael quinn, his essay ezra taft benson and mormon political conflicts is the most indepth treatise on the topic and contains a lot of interesting information. Ezra taft benson talks about the last days youtube. 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. Ezra taft benson american religious leader britannica. I can just picture benson taking his shoe and sock off so he can count the fundamentals past number ten.
In 1973, ezra taft benson became the president of the quorum of the twelve apostles, and in 1985 became the president of the church. An address given to the brigham young university studeny body. President ezra taft benson delivers a message titled the book of mormonkeystone of. My beloved brethren and sisters, for some years now i have been deeply concerned that we are not using the book of mormon as god intends. If so, then the book of mormon will help us do so more than any other book. See, ezra taft benson got carried away in his writings and teachings about government, freedom, the book of mormon and secret combinations, etc. It is not just that the book of mormon bears testimony of christ, though it indeed does that, too. Lds quotes by ezra taft benson page 5 of 11 lds quotes.
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 mormonkeystone of our religion youtube. Kimball, ezra taft bensons promotion of ultraconservative politics went into decline, in part due to more assertive presidents who were opposed to bensons politics, and also due to the demise of the threat of communism. President kimball referred to the book of mormon, as did the prophet joseph, as the most correct book. First, it tells in a plain manner of christ and his gospel. When he was a youth, his father was called on a mormon. Ezra taft benson quotes author of the proper role of government. My beloved brethren and sisters, i rejoice in this great.
President ezra taft benson, conference, september 30, 1989 to the elderly in the church. Ezra taft benson by enochmoore on may 22, 2015 in constitution, history, property rights, utah politics tweet. Ezra taft benson the book of mormon is the word of god. During 2015, lds members will be studying the latest manual published by their church, teachings of presidents of the church. He dedicated nine temples and saw great growth in church membership and strength. May 22, 2015 the missing chapter from teachings of presidents of the church. Ezra taft benson became the thirteenth president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, on november 10, 1985. The church under condemnation treated lightly the book of mormon president ezra taft benson. The importance of the book of mormon was a focus of ezra taft benson, the churchs thirteenth president.
Moyle visited david whitmer, whitmer was an old man. 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. Ezra taft benson book of mormon notes how deep can you dig. I am not here today to tickle your ears, to entertain you. The book of mormon is the word of god ezra taft benson. President benson has said that not only should we know what history the book of mormon contains, but we should understand its teachings. The church under condemnation treated lightly 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 devotional address was given at brigham.
A modernday prophet testifies of the book of mormon ezra taft benson on. Dramatized history of ezra taft benson deseret book. President ezra taft benson delivers a message titled the book of mormon is the word of. Taking time to read in the book of mormon every day has brought many blessings of happiness and peace to my soul. The book of mormon talks about clearing away the branches. Aug 04, 2017 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. So writes president ezra taft benson on what was to be one of the landmark topics of his presidency. President ezra taft benson s epic conference talk about his vision regarding the book of mormon. During his early years as church president, benson brought a renewed emphasis to the distribution and reading of the book of mormon, reaffirming this lds. President benson was born august 4, 1899, in whitney, idaho. As i participated in the mexico city temple dedication, i received the distinct impression that god is not. 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.
It bears witness of the fall and the atonement and the first principles of the. Ezra taft benson, the american heritage of freedoma plan of god ezra taft benson, 1961 semi. The 1 st chapter, the book of mormon, keystone of our religion, is by pres. So writes president ezra taft benson on what was to be one of the landmark topics of his.
The book of mormon brings men to christ through two basic means. May 09, 2015 overview under the presidencies of joseph fielding smith, harold b. 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. Eisenhower and as the th president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds. Eisenhower and as the th president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church from 1985 until his death in 1994.
Elder ezra taft benson and his wife, flora benson, at a welfare cannery. The book of mormon is the word of god by president ezra taft benson. It testifies of his divinity and of the necessity for a redeemer and the need of our putting trust in him. Ezra taft benson church under condemnation for not. Looking inside the mind of ezra taft benson through. 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. As members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, we believe the book of mormon to be the word of god. He became a county agent and then, moving to boise, he became the secretary to the idaho.
Also included in this volume is, the coming forth of the book of mormon, by oliver cowdery. Ezra taft benson manual both focus on the book of mormon and to simplify things for me, im combining both into one blog post. After president benson obtained his masters degree, the bensons went back to farming in idaho, where he assumed the first of his many agricultural posts. My beloved brethren and sisters, today i would like to speak about. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Ezra taft benson mormonism, the mormon church, beliefs. 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.