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The movement holds that prophets of these people proclaimed principles and warnings for believers. Hinckley was a young man, he established a pattern for scripture study. The book of mormon current as the daily news new 2 hr. Knowledge that the book of mormon is true brings a conviction of the truth of many other things, such as joseph smiths prophetic calling and the truthfulness of the restored church. The messianic message of the book of mormon salt lake city, ut. What role should scholarship play in studying the book of. The greatest power of the book of mormon is its impact in bringing us closer to jesus christ. The power of the book of mormon in my life, ensign, oct. Hinckley, the power of the book of mormon, ensign, june 1988, online at. And may we joyfully share our testimonies of its precious promises with all of gods children. Hinckley, the power of the book of mormon, ensign, june 1988, 2.

Mormonism and historycensorship and revisionhiding the. The book of mormon is a religious text, held by the latter day saints to be record of several groups of people in ancient america. Considering the role of the book of mormon in the millennial gathering of jews, perhaps the words of elder neal a. General conference of the church of jesus christ 43,271 views. In this way the scriptures can, as the book of mormon says, enlarge the memory see alma 37. As we read the book of mormon, president hinckley stated, there will come a strengthened resolution to walk in obedience to his commandments, and there will come a stronger testimony of the living reality of the son of god. Two years later in october 1988 president bensons talk was titled flooding. Studies of the book of mormon is a collection of essays written at the beginning of the 20th century though not published until 1985 by b.

Lucy smith, preliminary manuscript, 64, in early mormon documents, 1. There will come a strengthened resolution to walk in obedience to his commandments, and there will come a stronger testimony of the living reality of the son of god the power of the book of mormon, ensign, june 1988, 6. It is not just that the book of mormon teaches us truth, though it indeed does that. The scriptures are called the words of life, and nowhere is that more true than it is of the book of. Every step of the way, from its beginnings on the small plates six hundred years before christ to its appearance in march 1830 as a printed book, that volume of scripture had been protected and then brought forth by the hand of the lord. The book of mormon had indeed been brought forth by the gift and power of god. Indeed, i have a vision of flooding the earth with the book of mormon 5 6. 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. Pratt and others to the restored gospel through the book of mormon is recited.

See, for example, iron sword from the time of jeremiah discovered near jericho, ensign 17 june 1987. Jan 26, 2005 we need to read daily from the pages of the book that will get a man nearer to god by abiding by its precepts, than by any other book history of the church, 4. In her youth, as a teenager, it became the foundation of her life. In 1829, work resumed on the book of mormon, with the assistance of oliver cowdery, and was completed in a short period apriljune 1829. Oct 06, 2017 the power of the book of mormon duration. Those two words seem to pop up a lot when i read lds sources like the ensign magazine and the book of mormon moroni 6. Hinckley, the power of the book of mormon, ensign, june 1988, p.

The book of mormons appeal is as timeless as truth, as universal as mankind. I pray that god may guide my words and that his spirit may be with us so that he. Maxwell, by the gift and power of god, ensign, jan. Quotes about the scriptures 1 i have a vision of thousands of missionaries going into the mission field with hundreds of passages memorized from the book of mormon so that they might feed the needs of a spiritually famished world. Book of mormon support articles and activities in the digital version of this issue available in the gospel library app or at ensign. In august 1830, as a lay preacher, parley parker pratt was traveling from ohio to eastern new york. Scott, the power of the book of mormon in my life, ensign, oct 1984, 7 gordon b. And other translations will follow the library of the lord, ensign, may. The ensign of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, commonly shortened to ensign. Saints, volume 2 read chapter 6, seven thunders rolling, in the digital version of this issue. Permit me to tell you how parley pratt came to know of the book about which he wrote. The power of the book of mormon, ensign june 1988 the american prophet moroni testified that jesus christ. May 27, 2014 home lds being lds 10 of the most indispensable lds talks ever given. Such is the conversion power of the book of mormon.

I am absolutely convinced that they have answers to every problem in life. In 1988, with that preliminary phase of the project completed, professor skousen took over as editor and head of the farms critical text of the book of mormon project and proceeded to gather still scattered fragments of the original manuscript of the book of mormon and to have advanced photographic techniques applied to obtain fine readings. Reading the book of mormon affected him so profoundly that he was soonbaptized into the church and became one of its most effective and powerful advocates. A proclamation published march 24, 1881, an address to believers in the book of mormon published. The coming forth of the book of mormon, ensign january 1988, 6.

Its message spans the earth and brings its readers to a knowledge of the truth. Read daily from the book of mormon and abide by its precepts. You may kick it around like a football, as many have done. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints, 2016. Book of mormonpresident benson has plainly declared that the book of mormon is the instrument that god designed to. The book of mormon has a power of effectiveness that paradoxically is. Book of mormon come, follow me with gospel doctrine plus. Teachings of presidents of the church the church of jesus christ. There is a power in the book which will begin to flow into your lives the moment you begin a serious study of the book. A story from the book of mormon illustrated and a fresh significance of christmas drawing on 3 nephi 1115, 25 december 1908, 65760, 67274.

Moroni, a nephite prophet, addresses his words to later generations and speaks of secret combinations in the book of. If he had had anything of the kind he could not have concealed it from me, she said. Dec 10, 20 about the book the power within me is a book of life lessons that will grab you and allow you to feel reallife situations resonating with the effects of bullying and the negative thoughts people feel they could never overcome. The power of the book of mormon church of jesus christ. Unless we read the book of mormon and give heed to its teachings, the lord has. Most evidence supports the idea that joseph and oliver began their work in april 1829 with the speech of benjamin mosiah 1 6, translated to the end of the book of moroni in may, then translated the title page, and finally translated the small plates of nephi 1 nephiomni and the words of mormon before the end of june welch and rathbone. Joseph about the same time, but neither of us knew about. Found through the power of the book of mormon duration. Soon after the october 1988 general conference, president benson. Read daily from the book or mormon and abide by its precepts.

In response to a letter hal hougey wrote in 1972 which reminded him that he had predicted in 1961 that book of mormon cities would be found within 10 years, mr. Every step of the way, from its beginnings on the small plates six hundred years before christ to its appearance in march 1830 as a printed book, that volume of scripture had been protected and then brought forth by. Romney, who celebrated his eightyninth birthday last month and who knows of himself of the power that resides in this book, testified of the blessings that can come into the lives of those who will read and study the book of mormon. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints, 1982. Gordon b hinckley, the power of the book of mormon, ensign, june 1988, 2 there is a power in the book which will begin to flow into your lives the moment you begin a serious study of the book. Mar 06, 2009 the book of mormon is the instrument that god designed to sweep the earth as with a flood, to gather out his elect. 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. The article also discusses the role of the book of mormon as a. Hinckley, the power of the book of mormon, ensign, june 1998 with other latterday prophets, i testify of the truthfulness of this most correct of any book on earth, even the book of mormon, another testament of jesus christ. Flooding the earth with the book of mormon book of. These promises came true for my father and for my family.

Hearken diligently unto me, and remember the words which i have spoken. Hinckley, the power of the book of mormon, ensign, june 1988. It is my testimony that the book of mormon changes lives. By searching the holy scriptures, we access a vast, divine data bank, a reservoir of remembrance. To a world wavering in its faith, the book of mormon is a powerful witness of the divinity of the lord. Ten years have passedi sincerely anticipated that bookofmormon cities would be positively identified within 10 yearsand time has proved me wrong in my. October 2011 liahona the church of jesus christ of latterday. There is a power in the book of mormon which will begin to flow into your lives the moment you begin a serious study of it. For many early church members, the book of mormon was a key factor in their conversion, and through the inspired teachings of modern prophets, it now plays an unprecedented role in missionary work. The literary testimony of the book of mormon byu scholarsarchive. The power of the book of mormon book of mormon central. Monson i implore each of us to prayerfully study and ponder the book of mormon each day. Prophetic promises of studying the book of mormon scripture.

It is not just that the book of mormon bears testimony of christ, though it indeed does that, too. Ringwood, a general authority seventy of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, was given march 15, 2016. I feel a profound joy and honor in speaking to you today. Although little don carlos smith died a short time later, emily and eliza continued to live in the smith home, where, in the summer of 1842, both girls were married to bro. As we do so, we will be in a position to hear the voice of the spirit, to resist temptation, to overcome doubt and fear, and to receive heavens help in our lives. Saints are to use the book when teaching the gospel and are encouraged to participate in the familytofamily book of mormon program. President benson has said that not only should we know what history the book of mormon contains, but we should understand its teachings. You will find the power to stay on the strait and narrow path. Author presents many ways that he envisions the book being used, so that the condemnation that is upon the church will be lifted. Nibley, lehi in the desertthe world of the jareditesthere were jaredites, vol. The power of the book of mormon, ensign, june 1988, 6.

Oaks, apostasy and restoration, ensign, may 1995, online at. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints, 2016, 225. Why is the book of mormon so important to the restoration. The book of mormon in american missions at the turn of the. Kirkhams suggestion that the book of mormon was translated within seventyfive working days amazed people, and fawn m. Leitworter in helaman and 3 nephi book of mormon central. Promises for reading the book of mormon margies messages. Review of our father, our mentor from june 2016 ensign. The book of mormon, a record of holy scripture written by ancient prophets, gives an account of gods dealings with the former inhabitants of the american continent. This sacred volume of scripture needs to become more central in our preaching, our teaching, and our missionary work. Jan 05, 2010 the book of mormon leads us to christ and answers our personal problems and those of the world ezra taft benson, flooding the earth with the book of mormon, ensign, nov. Welch, the power of evidence in the nurturing of faith, in echoes and evidences of the book of mormon, ed.

Hinckley, the light within you, ensign, may 1995, 99. For more on the book of mormon, please see the part 3 of this essay. Joseph smith now the lord is withholding from us a great many truths that he would gladly reveal if we were ready to receive them. Hinckley, june 1988 ensign, the power of the book of mormon i implore each of us to prayerfully study and ponder the book of mormon each day. You will have greater discernment, insight, conviction, and spirit than those who do not.

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. Promises for reading book of mormon margies messages. It was a source of testimony and teaching during her fulltime missionary service in the northwest united states. The power of the book of mormon, ensign june 1988 the american prophet moroni testified that jesus christ hath shown you unto me. Whitmer stated his religious views in three publications. The magazine was first issued in january 1971, along with the correlated new era for youth and the friend for children.

What does the lord want me to learn from these teachings. The april 2014 general conference was inspiring and relevant, as all such conferences are. The power of the book of mormon june 1988 ensign, p. The origin of the book of mormon is miraculous, and it is the only book which promises that by divine power the reader may know it is true. Maxwell apply when he stated that the best days of the book of mormon are still up ahead neal a. As i read, the spirit of the lord was upon me, and i knew and comprehended. It is the only book that contains within its covers a promise that by divine power. Book of mormon difficulties, contradictions and explanations. This brigham young universityidaho devotional address by elder michael t.

Hinckley, 1st counselor to president ezra taft benson, proclaimed that the book of mormon is as current as the morning newspaper, in its descriptions of the problems of todays society. The power of the book of mormon, ensign, june, 1988, p. Eyring, that we may be one, ensign or liahona, may 1998, 66. In august 2005, as president of the church, he challenged latterday saints to. Hinckley, let virtue garnish thy thoughts unceasingly, ensign, may 2007, 116, as quoted in teachings of presidents of the church. Some of joseph smiths marriages were to young women where it can be found. According to josephs contemporaries, he did this in order to better view the words on the stone. I knelt and expressed gratitude to the lord for the inspiring examples of his servants recorded in the book of mormon, and for the growing testimony within my heart of the divine call of joseph smith and the marvel of the restoration of the gospel.

Each of these magazines replaced the older church publications. Because my father read the book of mormon book of mormon. In this instance, with prayer, it seems uchtdorf is telling us that the only prayers that will make it to heavenly father are the ones that meet this condition of real intent. Behold, it has been made known unto me by an angel, that the. What role does the book of mormon play in missionary work. Nephi prophesied that after the book of mormon would come forth unto the gentiles, there would be many who would believe the words which are written. It contains the words of jesus christ, and even has an account of a visit that jesus christ made to the american continent after his resurrection. Members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints are counseled to study the words of the prophets and find in that study ways to become. Hinckley the power of the book of mormon june 1988 ensign, p. While the book of mormon speaks with power to the issues that affect our modern society, the great and stirring burden of its message is a testimony, vibrant and true, that jesus is the christ, the promised messiah, he who walked the dusty roads of palestine healing the sick and teaching the doctrines of salvation. The power of the book of mormon, ensign, june 1988, 2. Josephs marriages to young women the ensign the fact. The power of the book of mormon president gordon b.