Book of mormon promise benson

Just like saying positive thinking or embracing god or drinking water. I speak of the gift of the book of mormon, given to mankind 156 years ago. Promises for reading the book of mormon return to main margies messages home page full list of topics. But at president bensons urging, i started to study the book of mormon every. I thought id do something different this week and give you a catalog of quotes to put into your scriptures on prophetic promises made about reading and studying the book of mormon. Promises for reading book of mormon margies messages. President benson had a deep love and appreciation for the book of mormon.

If you are a book of mormon believing parent, you are strongly encouraged to follow the teachings in the book. Again, the answer is, inspired prophets knew a great. Also by this author is moronis promise, a semisequel to this book, which outlines the via experiences many of the techniques found in the 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. Promises for reading the book of mormon margies messages. President ezra taft benson delivers a message titled the book of mormonkeystone of. Ensign, july 1994 throughout his ministry, president benson sought to convince the saints that they should use the book of mormon to answer questions. Many have wondered where this land of promise might be physically located in the americas. The book of mormon warns america ezra taft benson 16.

Valletta was an institute instructor in ogden, utah, when this was published. Without reservation i promise you that if each of you will observe this simple program, regardless of how many times you previously may have read the book of mormon, there will come into your lives and into. More recently, prophets have encouraged members of the church to read the book of mormon and study it for themselves. I promise that if you study the book of mormon every day you will make better decisions every day. The book of mormon chronicle of jared and his brother is the story of us all. A modernday prophet testifies of the book of mormon ezra taft benson on. Read the book of mormon with a sincere heart to seek the answer to that promise that you. The real miracle of the book of mormon is that it changes lives, and that miracle. President ezra taft benson, the book of mormon keystone of our religion, october 1986. The book of mormon has continued to be the keystone of my testimony, for it was my witness of that book that pulled me out of a period of spiritual darkness.

Hopkin, finding doctrine and meaning in book of mormon isaiah, religious educator 15, no. What prophets have promised when you read the book of mormon. The book of mormonkeystone of our religion youtube. I promise you that from this moment forward, if we will daily sup from its pages and abide by its. I promise you if you read the book of mormon, there will come into your lives. The book of mormon describes a land of promise given to lehi and his posterity by the lord. Book of mormon index of topics mormonism research ministry. The book of mormon is the word of god ezra taft benson. President ezra taft benson on the power of the book of mormon. Flooding the earth and our lives with the 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 mormons primary contributors not only anticipated and prophesied of a future restoration of divine truths, but they foresaw that their sacred record would play a fundamental.

These quotes can be saved as a collection note in scripture notes for instant references anytime you need them. Hi five live the book of mormon saved my life facebook. I promise that as you ponder what you study, the windows of heaven will open, and you will receive answers to your questions and direction for your own life. I bless you with increased understanding of the book of mormon. They are the same teachings as found in the new testament. May, 2014 the book of mormon quote by ezra taft benson. Although its history is compelling by itself, it is a book of scriptural significance that should be received and read under the influence of the holy.

Whoever asks in faith can receive a knowledge that the book of mormon is true. I promise that as you daily immerse yourself in the book of mormon, you can be immunized against the evils of the day, even the gripping plague of pornography and other mindnumbing addictions the. The book of mormon is the most correct book on earth and the keystone of our religion, and a man would get nearer to god by abiding its precepts than any other book. Finding doctrine and meaning in book of mormon isaiah. Title page of the book of mormon, verse 1moroni 10. Ezra taft benson 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 b. President ezra taft benson said, god uses the power of the word of the book of mormon as an instrument to change peoples lives. A popular argument among great lake theorists, is the promised land theory. Blessings resulting from reading the book of mormon. There will come a strengthened resolution to walk in obedience to his commandments. Byu professor of ancient scripture kerry muhlestein spoke at an education week session on thursday about the abrahamic covenant as taught in the book of mormon and its relation to the. 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. Its contents will help you in understanding the importance of and how best to utilize this the greatest tool of missionary work the world has ever known, the book of mormon.

Teachings of presidents of the church the church of jesus christ. A precept is a command, a mandate, an order pertaining to proper behavior. The last chapter of the book of mormon contains the promise that if a person will read the book, he may then ask god, the eternal father, in the. An invitation to study the book of mormon religious studies center. The promise of the book of mormon about 1 minute illustrated scripture story. The angel moroni and the gold plates about 4 12 minutes illustrated scripture story. It is a record of a fallen people, compiled by inspired men for our blessing today. President ezra taft benson, president of the council of the twelve. Similar criticisms are leveled at the book of mormon and the church, because the book of mormon reveals the name of jesus christ prior to his birth. Promises of daily reading the book of mormon as given by.

I told the brother and that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth and the keystone of our religion and a man and woman of worth would get near to god. An address given to the brigham young university studeny body. Reading the book of mormon as a family latterday saint mission prep. During 2015, lds members will be studying the latest manual published. Rather, it means that in the book of mormon we will find the fulness of those doctrines required for our salvation. Purpose to encourage the children to gain a personal testimony of the book of mormon and study it and live its teachings throughout their lives. 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. However, years later i read a promise made by president ezra taft benson.

The book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ. It is a general instruction or rule for action, a maxim, esp. The following quotations, all from sermons president benson delivered as president of the church, provide a sampling of his warnings and promises related to the. Prophetic promises regarding the book of mormon most members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints will begin a yearlong study of the book of mormon this year. The book of mormon states several times that the land which they were led to, was the promised land, or a choice land. Why is the book of mormon so important to the restoration. This book features the teachings of president ezra taft benson, who served as. Book of mormon central where is the book of mormon. Promises of daily reading the book of mormon as given by prophets and apostles in general conference prophetic promises of the book of mormon. As president ezra taft benson famously noted, study of that book is associated with a number of inspiring promises.