Jan 22, 2015 near the end of this video on youtube, mr. Ezra taft benson mormonism, the mormon church, beliefs. Ezra taft bensons promise of the book of mormon youtube. In a witness and a warning you will find president bensons counsel. President ezra taft benson delivers a message titled the book of mormon keystone of our religion. A witness and a warning a modern day prophet testifies of. Ezra taft bensons ultraconservative vision made him one of the most polarizing leaders in the history of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. And when we are called upon to study or teach other scriptures, we need to strengthen that undertaking by frequent reference to the additional insights which the book of mormon may provide on the subject see 1 ne. The book of mormon is the word of god ezra taft benson.
To me it sounds like when someone is speaking at a general conference, whatever they say isas if jesus is actually doing the speaking. Oaks ezra taft benson ezra taft benson videos food storage talks general conference talks selfreliance if ye are prepared thou shall not fear inspiring lds quotes last days preparedness lds church news preparedness lds general authorities lds. Primary 5 has several lessons on the coming of the book of mormon. Seer stone or urim and thummim babylonian 8 pointed star of ishtar is all over the lds payson temple book of mormon warning for our day. Videos detailing the life and teachings of the prophet ezra taft benson. The ezra taft benson society was created in honor of ezra taft benson, prophet, leader, statesman. Licensed to youtube by adrev for a 3rd party on behalf of t c f music publishing, inc, ascap fox music. See all books authored by ezra taft benson, including the constitution. After watching the latest book of mormon video on alma the younger, i think its a lot longer than i used to imagine. Ezra taft benson s ultraconservative vision made him one of the most polarizing leaders in the history of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. President ezra taft benson delivers a message titled the book of mormon and the doctrine and covenants 29. President ezra taft benson, president of the council of the twelve. Ezra taft benson urged members of the church to spread the book of.
Aug 23, 2006 book of mormon stories, childrens songbook, p. May 17, 2015 there is no conspiracy theory in the book of mormon. It is of greater worth to mankind than the development of flight or space travel. This gift was prepared by the hand of the lord over a period of more than a thousand years, then hidden up by him so that it would be preserved in. 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. A witness and a warning a modern day prophet testifies. In 1985, ezra taft benson became the president of the church. Because i live, ye shall live also ezra taft benson president of the quorum of the twelve. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading a witness and a warning a modern day prophet testifies 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 devotional address was given at brigham young university on 10 december 1974. In a witness and a warning you will find president bensons counsel, insight.
Ezra taft benson was president of the quorum of the twelve apostles of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints when this fireside address was given. Mar 01, 2009 president ezra taft benson, president of the council of the twelve. Beware of pride the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. The book of mormon is meant for our day for us here and now. Benson to distinguish him from his greatgrandson of the same name was an apostle and a member of the quorum of the twelve apostles of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church. There is no conspiracy theory in the book of mormon. The book of mormon offers so much that broadens our understandings of the doctrines of salvation. In a witness and a warning you will find president benson s counsel, insight, testimony and teachings pertaining to the book of mormon. I speak of the gift of the book of mormon, given to mankind 156 years ago. 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. We will prove them herewith, said the lord, to see if they will do all things whatsoever the lord their go.
A modernday prophet testifies of the book of mormon ezra taft benson on. The book of mormon warns america ezra taft benson 16. Ezra taft benson was president 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 26 march 1978. You will find the power to stay on the strait and narrow path. Ezra taft benson books list of books by author ezra taft benson.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Ezra taft benson in mormonism and politics harris, matthew l on. Among the most notable of ezra taft bensons 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. Aug 04, 2012 licensed to youtube by adrev for a 3rd party on behalf of t c f music publishing, inc, ascap fox music. Teachings of ezra taft benson benson, ezra taft on. The book of mormon is meant for our dayfor us here and now. The recent, welldone video on the book of mormon entitled how rare a possession carried many messages. His book the red carpet, published in 1962, is now hardly known by the younger generation of mormons, who rarely encounter its citation in. In the 11minute video recounting the story of alma the youngers conversion, we get a unique perspective on the familiar story of alma the elder and his wife praying for their wayward son. 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. His book the red carpet, published in 1962, is now hardly known by the younger generation of mormons, who rarely encounter its citation in mormon literature. Get story sticks and more with the red headed hostess lesson packet cover cardboard with foil and use dull pencils. 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 a prophet of god implores all of us to teach our children about the importance of the temple. Not commanded in all things by ezra taft benson general conference april 1965 most christians do not believe in the devil. Making righteous choices at the crossroads of life. Finally, the book of mormon is the keystone of testimony. Ezra taft benson february 22, 1811 september 3, 1869 commonly referred to as ezra t. Eisenhower and as the th president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church from 1985 until his death in 1994. Ezra taft benson talks about the last days general. Written for us today the church of jesus christ of latterday saints.
Expectations and gifts of jesus christ ezra taft benson. He dedicated nine temples and saw great growth in church membership and strength. Testing ezra taft benson s promise of the book of mormon. Benson said, whether by his voice or by the voiceof his servants, it is the same. His willingness to mix religion with extreme rightwing politics troubled many. Lds quotes by ezra taft benson page 5 of 11 lds quotes. This, for me, was a final straw among the final straws. 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. 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 mormonkeystone of our religion president ezra taft benson president of the church conference report, oct. A documentary about ezra taft bensons dedication and testimony in taking the book of mormon to the world. 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. Unless otherwise indicated, individuals may post material from the gospel media.
President ezra taft benson pleads with the members of the church to spread the book of mormon across the globe. Ezra taft benson talks about the last days youtube. Promises for reading book of mormon margies messages. Ezra taft benson books list of books by author ezra taft. First was the power of the book of mormon to convert men to christ. 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 4. Posted on july 10, 20 by quotes admin in that marvelous manifestation, the prophet joseph smith learned the true nature of god and that god had a work for. My beloved brethren and sisters, today i would like to speak about. Jan 01, 1988 the book of mormon is meant for our dayfor us here and now. Read daily from the book or mormon and abide by its precepts. The coming forth of the book of mormon is to understand how we received the book of mormon teaching thoughts.
President ezra taft benson flooding the earth with the book. Ezra taft benson has thus been dethroned from his position as a great prophet and public leader to a lowly political nincompoop by his own church. Ezra taft benson talks about the last days sign in to follow this. A modernday prophet testifies of the book of mormon, and more on.
Jan 20, 2015 after watching the latest book of mormon video on alma the younger, i think its a lot longer than i used to imagine. 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. Ezra taft benson there is no conspiracy theory in the book of mormon. Check out their lesson helps to download more handouts. 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. On november 10, 1985, he became president of the church. 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 the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints shortly after world war ii, ezra taft benson is called as a mission president to oversee the affairs of the church in wartorn europe.
When he was a youth, his father was called on a mission. 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 mormon and the doctrine and covenants april 1987. President benson testifies of christ, the book of mormon, joseph smith, and the restored gospel, then blesses the membership of the church. President ezra taft benson delivers a message titled the book of mormonkeystone of our religion. 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. A witness and a warning a modern day prophet testifies of the book of mormon kindle edition by benson, ezra taft. 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 delivers a message titled the book of mormonkeystone of. President ezra taft benson delivers a message titled beware of pride. The book of mormonkeystone of our religion youtube. 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. The temple is an everpresent reminder that god intends the family to be eternal.
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