Among the hallmarks of ezra taft bensons tenure as president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints was his stirring summons to. It is a record of gods dealings with the ancient inhabitants of the americas and contains, as does the bible, the fulness of the everlasting gospel. Mosiah organizes educational programs for the mulekites, in which he teaches them how to read and write the language of their fathers, and teaches them their history and genealogy. When we are armed with righteousness we are given the spiritual power we need to protect ourselves and our loved ones from the sins and influences of the world. Embracing the power of the book of mormon deseret news. The mysteries of god revealed by the power of the holy. You will find the power to stay on the strait and narrow path. It was first published in march 1830 by joseph smith as the book of mormon. The power of the book of mormon is a great lesson to strengthen and share testimonies. Lund in what must surely rank as one of the great visionary experiences in all of scriptural literature, the young prophet nephi, very possibly still in his teenage years, had unfolded for him the grand vistas of the future see 1 nephi 2. Alliaud all must experience and be found by the power of the truths contained in the book of mormon. The book of mormon provides spiritual nutrition, prescribes a plan of action, and connects us with the holy spirit.
Mosiah is successful in uniting the two groups, and gains enough political support to become the king of zarahemla. The power for change found in this record is as great as any power known to man, for the witness of the truthfulness of the book of mormon has caused millions of people to give up their former lives and to seek to make covenants with god and follow in. The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which, according to adherents, contains writings of ancient prophets who lived on the american continent from approximately 2200 bc to ad 421. The prophet joseph smith translated it by the power of god and proclaimed it to be the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion introduction to the book of mormon. In a published sermon entitled, what think ye of christ, my fatherinlaw, b. It is a record of a fallen people, compiled by inspired men for our blessing today. All must experience and be found by the power of the truths contained in the book of mormon. The power of the book of mormon, ensign, june, 1988, p. This morning i speak about the power of the book of mormon and the critical need we have as members of this church to study, ponder, and apply its teachings in our lives. Dallyn bayles shares an uplifting experience he had on his mission to melbourne, australia. My family wasnt really active in the church at the time but my grandma had asked me if i had read the book of mormon. The savior has given us the book of mormon as a powerful tool to aid in conversion. I implore each of us to prayerfully study and ponder the book of mormon each day.
Come follow me introductory pages of the book of mormon. I am grateful for the invitation from the first presidency to address you this afternoon. Because the principles and doctrines taught in the book of mormon are so important, it is the single most powerful tool for conversion to the. The book of mormon another testament of jesus christ. Keith thompson, joseph smith and the doctrine of sealing, interpreter. The truths of the book of mormon have the power to heal, comfort, restore, succor, strengthen, console, and cheer our souls. Best of book of mormon commentary list scripture notes. Come follow me, 2 nephi 2630 feb 24mar 1 teaching with power. 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.
Power in the book of mormon home contact follow resources search the easy way and the hard way. Promises for reading book of mormon margies messages. 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 latest video gives some interesting insights into alma the younger. Book of mormon central, how did nephi use the power to seal on earth and in heaven. Tai was sustained as a general authority seventy on april 6, 2019, at age 46. Alliaud is why in the world his uncle had about 200 copies of the book of mormon in his library. A source of power and another testament of jesus christ, the book of mormon is described in its introduction as a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible. The power of the book of mormon can be felt by those who seriously read it and ponder the message it contains. Jan 20 26 1 nephi 1115 armed with righteousness and with the power of god. The power of the book of mormon church of jesus christ.
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. The power of the book of mormon the church of jesus christ of. The power of the book of mormon by president thomass. The literary power of the book of mormon religious. 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. It is not just that the book of mormon bears testimony of christ, though it indeed does that, too. Found through the power of the book of mormon jesus christ himself is the lord of lost things. Above all, were these words given by the gift and power of god. Translating the book of mormon kindle edition by gardner, brant a download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
Book of mormon learning activities lds scripture power. Book of mormon 04 armed with righteousness and with the power of god scheduled for study jan. This video will give you ideas and insights on how to do just that with impact, relevancy, and power. The book of mormon is the word of god and, by studying it, individuals can draw nearer to him. Why new testament words and phrases are in the book of mormon part 9. Although the book of mormon is composed of such literary elements as stories, poetry, symbolism, letters, archetypes, typology, and allegories, it is not just literature. Power in the book of mormon home contact follow resources search nourish, dig, and prune. Teaching ideas for found through the power of the book of. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the gift and power. Power in the book of mormon the easy way and the hard way. Come follow me 2 nephi 15 feb 3feb 9, 2020 teaching with power. 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.
Power of the book of mormon another testament of jesus christ. How do the bible and book of mormon help us understand the. When i think of the book of mormon, i think of the word power. The great healing power of the book of mormon meridian. It is by the power of the holy ghost that we will know the truth of all things. The literary power of the book of mormon book of mormon. The importance of having a firm and sure testimony of the book of mormon cannot be overstated. But then i went on a mission and learned that you can take a teenager to the temple, endow him with power from on high, set him apart from the. In 2020 the church of jesus christ of latterday saints is using the book of mormon for its course of study. The mysteries of god revealed by the power of the holy ghost gerald n. By the power of the holy ghost, we can receive a witness of the divine origin of the book of mormon. President ezra taft benson said, god uses the power of the word of the book of mormon as an instrument to change peoples lives. 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. Reasonable people may sincerely question its origin.
Come follow me, 2 nephi 1125 feb 17feb 23 teaching with power. At the end of the day, my 4yearold son and i both know how things are going to end. My dear brothers and sisters, i greet you most warmly as we are met again in a great general conference of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Now is the perfect time to look for greater insights into the book of mormon and have an awesome tool to store all your insights for instant retrieval later. Brothers and sisters, it is an honor to be here today. And by the power of the holy ghost ye may know the truth of all things. Kent brown, peters keys, in the ministry of peter, the chief apostle, ed. What will protect us from the sin and evil so prevalent in the world today. Hand in hand with the bible, the book of mormon testifies of jesus christ. The literary power of the book of mormon religious studies center. When i visit converts in their homes, one of the questions i frequently. Joseph smith declared the book of mormon to be the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion.
Most importantly, though, the book of mormon is, as it describes itself, a witness to the existence of a personal god who intervenes in human history for the salvation of his children, and to the deity and redemptive power of jesus christ. Found through the power of the book of mormon youtube. 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 book of mormon central. Teaching and study helps for the introductory pages of the book of mormon. With this spiritual lifeline, a merciful father offers hope through christs.