Ludlow, the challenge of the book of mormon, in the book of mormon. Dec 27, 2019 for seminary and come follow me a huge thanks for ethan fullmer for the animation. President benson taught that this was the keystone of our religion. A new home in the promised land by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Because the book of mormon would be the keystone of gods restored church, the bible made many prophecies of its coming forth.
Quote 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 joseph smith. At the end of the saturday session, president nelson announced a. The doctrine and covenants is a glorious book of scripture given directly to our generation. The book of mormon is the keystone in our witness of jesus christ, who is himself the cornerstone of everything we do. President ezra taft benson delivers a message titled the book of mormonkeystone of. The book of mormon keystone of our religion chicken. 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. Apr 18, 2015 when we have doubts, we should turn to the book of mormon and search for the answers. The prophets expression that the book of mormon is the keystone of our religion means precisely what it says. Robert millet the book of mormon as the keystone pt. By viewing abinadis teachings through the lenses of mesoamerican deity complexes, however, a different understanding emerges. Jan 08, 2008 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 second great reason why we must make the book of mormon a center focus of study is that it was written for our day. Youth around the world give their views on the book of mormon and. Today, the study of the book of mormon serves as the foundation for a students religious instruction at brigham young university. The book of mormon keystone of our religion chicken scratch. The book of mormon is the keystone of our religion, and the doctrine and covenants is the capstone, with continuing latterday revelation.
What is a keystone and why is the book of mormon the keystone of the restored gospel. He stated, the book of mormon is the keystone of our religion, and the doctrine and covenants is the capstone, with continuing latterday revelation. 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. The doctrine and covenantsthe capstone 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. Week 1, younger children the book of mormon is the keystone of our religion color the keystone below. It is where i attended school, where i met my wonderful wife, and where all six of our children have attended. But lets look for a moment at how the book of mormon acts in religion like the keystone does in an arch. Come follow me lesson the keystone of our religion. 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. The keystone of our religion book of mormon central. This was t he proph et jose ph sm ith s state men t. 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.
Both correctness and keystone are reflected in these papers presented at the religious studies centers first annual book of mormon symposium at byu. The book of mormon an account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the plates of nephi wherefore, it is an abridgment of the record of the people of nephi, and als. Jan 01, 2012 the first is that the book of mormon is the keystone of our religion. The keystone is the central stone in the top of the arch.
The book means so much to members of the lds church. Dec 29, 2019 in the introduction to the book of mormon joseph smith describes the book as the keystone of our religion. This book and the holy bible are the two greatest pieces of anti mormon literature ever printed. Dec 27, 2011 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. Yes, the book of mormon is the keystone of our religionthe keystone of our testimony, the keystone of our doctrine, and the keystone in the witness of our lord and savior. Our goal is to flood the earth with the book of mormon one verse at a time. 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. The challenge of the book of mormon religious studies center. The book of mormonkeystone of our religion general conference of the church of jesus christ. The keystone of our religion the book of mormon youtube. Nov 01, 2016 the book of mormon is the keystone of our religion. See how the book of mormon is the keystone of mormon religion.
Learn with us and sister johanna stulen how this most remarkable gift of our heavenly father can shape our view of the savior and change our life for the better. The doctrine and covenantsthe capstone of our religion byu. 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 mormon is the keystone of our religion. For seminary and come follow me a huge thanks for ethan fullmer for the animation.
President benson also speaks about the doctrine and covenants and its connection to the book of mormon. Book of mormon is the keystone the first is that the book of mormon is the keystone of our religion. I hold in my hand that book, the very copy from which hyrum read, the same corner of the page turned down still visible. Oct 09, 2019 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. 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. If that stone is removed, then the arch crumbles, which, in effect, means that mormonism socalled which actually is the gospel of christ, restored anew in this day stands or. The doctrine and covenants is a glorious book of scripture given directly to our. A central stone at the summit of an arch locking the whole together. 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 mormonso does our claim to priesthood keys, revelation and restored church either the book of mormon is what joseph said it is or this church and its. The book of mormonkeystone of our religion youtube.
Abinadi taught that jesus christ was both the father and the son. These deity complexes in maya religion envisioned single deities in various manifestations. 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 faith built on the sturdy foundation of apostles, prophets, and the lord jesus christ. For example, one cannot fully accept the book of mormon without also accepting the means by which it came forththe prophet joseph smith. The book of mormon is the keystone of our religion in three ways. Since the book is here, it must have come from somewhere. 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 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.
Unsubscribe from general conference of the church of jesus christ. Joseph smith called it the keystone of our religion. The book of mormon is the most correct of any book on earth, joseph smith stated, and the keystone of our religion. Joseph smith declared the book of mormon to be the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion. If that stone is removed, then the arch crumbles, which, in effect, means that mormonism socalled which actually is the gospel of christ, restored anew in this day. I was raised mormon and read a quote about the lds religion when i was 16 that said, if we have the truth, it cannot be harmed. 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. This has become a great dilemma for our detractors and our enemies. The coming forth of the book of mormon, foretold by ancient prophets, began with an angelic visitation in 1823 to 17yearold joseph smith. In the introduction to the book of mormon joseph smith describes the book as the keystone of our religion. The prophet joseph smith 180544 stated, 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 history of the church, 4. 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. Thanks for visiting the i love the book of mormon youtube channel.
The text for the narration can be found first in the introduction section of the book of mormon. The keystone of our religion the book of mormon by brother fullmer. 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. We talk about the book of mormon being the keystone of our religion on a regular basis. The saviors atonement satisfied the demands of this. The first is that the book of mormon is the keystone of our religion.
This lesson establishes a foundation for study of the book of mormon. There are three ways in which the book of mormon is the keystone of our religion. 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. Surely the book of mormon is a sacred thing, and yet if removed, the arch crumbles. 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. 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 edifice of faith built on the sturdy foundation of apostles, prophets, and the lord jesus christ.
It has been referred to as the most correct book on earth, the keystone of our religion and the book that contains the fulness of the gospel of jesus christ. 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. Joseph smith, who translated the gold plates from which the book of mormon came, had this to say. Both correctness and keystone are reflected in these papers presented at the religious studies centers first annual book of mormon symposium at brigham young university. Apr 28, 2015 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 means so much to members of the lds church because it contains truths of. It holds all the other stones in place, and if removed, the arch crumbles. 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 so does our claim to priesthood keys, revelation and restored church either the book of mormon is what joseph said it is or this church and its. At the same time, you would think that the keystone and capstone would be on the same page and not contradict each other. After i saw that quote, i felt the need to research. The book of mormon is the keystone of our testimony. Book of mormon central keystone of our religion facebook.
When we have doubts, we should turn to the book of mormon and search for the answers. Turn in your book of mormon to the introduction and read the sixth paragraph. In late march 1830, joseph began selling copies of the book of mormon. At the beginning of our discussion i mentioned that the challenge of the book of mormon differs from person to person, and from time to time. President ezra taft benson spoke often about the scriptures, in particular the book of mormon. May 02, 2015 a keystone is the central stone in an arch. Book of mormon keystone of mormonism mormon stories. Dec 16, 2011 book of mormon gospel doctrine lesson 1 part two the keystone of our religion key concepts from the keystone of our religion more things to consider as we prepare for the book of mormon year. May i now speak briefly to those who face the test of finding out for themselves whether or not the book of mormon is true. Making the book of mormon the keystone of religious education. 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 would get nearer to god by abiding by its precepts than by any other book. Seven years later, in 1830, this scriptural canon of the latterday saints was published for the world.
Concerning this record the prophet joseph smith said. Making the book of mormon the keystone of religious. The importance of the book of mormon to mormonism gospel. This has caused many to wonder whether the book of mormon teaches a trinitarian concept of god. Joseph smith, founder of the latter day saint movement.
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