This has become a great dilemma for our detractors and our enemies. We talk about the book of mormon being the keystone of our religion on a regular basis. The book of mormon keystone of our religion chicken. 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.
The book of mormonkeystone of our religion youtube. Mcconkie the prophets expression that the book of mormon is the keystone of our religion means precisely what it says. Both correctness and keystone are reflected in these papers presented at the religious studies centers first annual book of mormon symposium at byu. 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. President ezra taft benson spoke often about the scriptures, in particular the book of mormon. The keystone of our religion the book of mormon youtube. When we have doubts, we should turn to the book of mormon and search for the answers.
In the introduction to the book of mormon joseph smith describes the book as the keystone of our religion. Its ordinances and administrative principles are not just. The book of mormon is the keystone of our religion in. Outstanding papers were presented on book of mormon teachings that make it the keystone scripture of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Lesson 1 book of mormon keystone of religion slideshare. In general conference, president ezra taft benson taught, a keystone is the central stone in an arch.
The book of mormon keystone of our religion classic talks series benson, ezra taft on. 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. The book of mormon is a keystone because it establishes and ties together eternal principles and precepts, rounding out basic doctrines of salvation. The lord has placed his stamp of approval on both the keystone and the capstone. The book of mormon keystone of our religion classic. The keystone of our religion book of mormon central. Surely the book of mormon is a sacred thing, and yet if removed, the arch crumbles. The keystone scripture symposium, vol 1 book of mormon symposium 1985 brigham young university, brown, s. Both correctness and keystone are reflected in these papers presented at the religious studies centers first annual book of mormon. Despite the fact that science has proven the bom as a work of fiction and fraud.
The keystone of our religion, from 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. In an arched doorway, the keystone is wedgeshaped stone that both sides of the doorway lean on to make the archway stand strong. 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. President benson also speaks about the doctrine and covenants and its connection to the book of mormon. Because the book of mormon would be the keystone of gods restored church, the bible made many prophecies. As joseph concluded, the book of mormon is indeed the keystone of our religion, including the keystone of its administrative order. The book of mormon is the keystone of our religion and evidence that god has restored the gospel of jesus christ to the earth in our day. History of the church of jesus christ of latterday. It is the crowning gem in the diadem of our holy scriptures. The prophet joseph smith said that the book of mormon is the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion and that a person would get nearer to god by abiding by its precepts, than by any other book teachings of the prophet joseph smith, p. He testified that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion.
Yes, the book of mormon is the keystone of our religion the keystone of our testimony, the keystone of our doctrine, and the keystone in the witness of our lord and savior. The book of mormon keystone of our religion chicken scratch. The text for the narration can be found first in the. The second great reason why we must make the book of mormon. Ezra taft benson president the book of mormon is the keystone of our religion. The book of mormon is the keystone of our religion lds. 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. Ludlow, the challenge of the book of mormon, in the book of mormon.
The book of mormon is the keystone of our religion primarily because it is the most extended and definitive witness we have of the lord jesus christof our alpha and omega, the key stone, the chief cornerstone of the eternal gospel. While the book of mormon contains every doctrine necessary for salvation, it does not contain every doctrine ever revealed in the past, nor can it contain every doctrine to be revealed in the future. The book of mormon is the keystone of our religion. 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. 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. The text for the narration can be found first in the introduction section of the book of mormon. Concerning this record the prophet joseph smith said. Joseph smith said that the book of mormon is the the keystone of our religion.
Without the book of mormon the lds church doesnt have a leg to stand on. Unsubscribe from general conference of the church of jesus christ. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading book of mormon. The book of mormon is the keystone of our religion without it or if it is untrue the entire arch of our faith crumbles. The keystone scripture symposium, vol 1 kindle edition by cheesman, paul r.
The book means so much to members of the lds church because it contains truths of. For example, one cannot fully accept the book of mormon. The challenge of the book of mormon religious studies center. Apr, 20 see how the book of mormon is the keystone of mormon religion. The keystone of the book of mormon moronis america. The book of mormon is the word of god ezra taft benson. 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. There are three ways in which the book of mormon is the keystone of our religion. Susan easton black, lest ye become as the nephites of old, in the book of mormon. Come follow me lesson the keystone of our religion. The keystone of our religion is the book of mormon.
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. He later claimed 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 delivers a message titled the book of mormonkeystone of. Making the book of mormon the keystone of religious. Today, the study of the book of mormon serves as the foundation for a students religious. This lesson establishes a foundation for study of the book of mormon. This was t he proph et jose ph sm ith s state men t. And joseph smith, the prophet, the instrument whom god used to translate this record, testified 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. The keystone of the mormon religion in september 1827, joseph smith reported that an angel named moroni had appeared to him once a year beginning in 1823 and had at last entrusted to him some gold plates that had been buried in a hill near his home in upstate new york. In late march 1830, joseph began selling copies of the book of mormon. For seminary and come follow me a huge thanks for ethan fullmer for the animation. The book means so much to members of the lds church. The importance of the book of mormon to mormonism gospel. The first is that the book of mormon is the keystone of our religion.
Book of mormon mormonism, the mormon church, beliefs. Book of mormon is the keystone the first is that the book of mormon is the keystone of our religion. Religious studies center, brigham young university. The book of mormon is the keystone of our religion find a book of mormon. It also explains why the book of mormon is the keystone to the church of jesus christ of latterday saints.
But lets look for a moment at how the book of mormon acts in religion like the keystone. During 2015, lds members will be studying the latest manual published. What is a keystone and why is the book of mormon the keystone of the restored gospel. In the promise of moroni previously referred tonamely. 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. He stated, the book of mormon is the keystone of our religion.
It holds all the other stones in place, and if removed. Joseph smith, who translated the gold plates from which the book of mormon came, had this to say. President ezra taft benson 18991994 taught that the book of mormon is the keystone in our witness of christ. The book of mormonkeystone of our religion general conference of the church of jesus christ. The book of mormon is the keystone of our religion, and the doctrine and covenants is the capstone, with continuing latterday revelation.
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