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. In the sense that a keystone is the pin that holds everything else in place, the book of mormon is doctrinally the keystone to the key parts of our testimony. The book of mormon is a keystone because it establishes and ties together eternal principles and precepts, rounding out basic doctrines of salvation. It is where i attended school, where i met my wonderful wife, and where all six of our children have attended. The book of mormonkeystone of our religion general conference of the church of jesus christ. It is also the keystone to our testimony in the sense locking the whole thing together.
As had been prophesied, at the death of the apostles, the great apostasy descended upon the eastern hemisphere. 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. The book of mormonkeystone of our religion duration. Religious studies center, brigham young university, 1988, 120. 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. From the life of joseph smith more than three years had passed since the morning in 1820 when joseph smith had prayed to know which church he should join. President benson also speaks about the doctrine and covenants and its connection to the book of mormon. 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. Making the book of mormon the keystone of religious education. 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. Just as the arch crumbles if the keystone is removed, so does. The keystone of our religion book of mormon central. Because the book of mormon would be the keystone of gods restored church, the bible made many prophecies of its coming forth.
The book of mormon keystone of our religion chicken. The book of mormon is the keystone of our religion. Dec 29, 2019 it is the keystone to our testimony because most of us received our testimony through reading the book of mormon and accepting moronis invitation to pray about it. It is the crowning gem in the diadem of our holy scriptures. 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. The foremost consideration is the books message about jesus christ and his mission. Jan 01, 2012 the book of mormonkeystone of our religion, ensign, november 1986. Yes, the book of mormon is the keystone of our religion.
Dec 27, 2019 the book of mormonkeystone of our religion duration. 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 second witness of jesus christ, our lord, savior and redeemer. The keystone scripture symposium, vol 1 kindle edition by cheesman, paul r. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading book of mormon. 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. Come follow me lesson the keystone of our religion. Dec 28, 2015 surely the book of mormon is a sacred thing, and yet if removed, the arch crumbles. I feel certain that if, in our homes, parents will read from the book of mormon prayerfully and regularly, both by themselves and with their children, the spirit of that great book will come to permeate our homes and all who dwell therein. From ezra taft benson, a witness and a warning, salt lake city. 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. Jun 10, 2019 yes, the book of mormon is the keystone of our religion.
General conference of the church of jesus christ 16,650 views. 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. The book of mormon is the keystone of our religion without it or if it is untrue the entire arch of our faith crumbles. 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 falls with the truth or the falsity of the book of mormon. May 02, 2015 a keystone is the central stone in an arch. Nov 01, 2016 the book of mormon is the keystone of our religion. The importance of the book of mormon to mormonism gospel. 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.
The lord has placed his stamp of approval on both the keystone and the capstone. 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. 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. Key concepts from the keystone of our religion more things to consider as we prepare for the book of mormon year. The keystone of our religion the book of mormon youtube. The book of mormon is the keystone of our religion find a book of mormon. The book of mormon as a keystone 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 testified that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion.
When we have doubts, we should turn to the book of mormon and search for the answers. The book of mormonkeystone of our religion youtube. Sep 28, 2012 in late march 1830, joseph began selling copies of the book of mormon. If the book of mormon is true, then joseph was a prophet and restored the true gospel. The keystone of our religion general discussions mormon. 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. Surely the book of mormon is a sacred thing, and yet if removed, the arch crumbles. Since the book is here, it must have come from somewhere. The coming forth of the book of mormon, foretold by ancient prophets, began with an angelic visitation in 1823 to 17yearold joseph smith. For many latterday saints, the book of mormon may be stories of nephites and lamanites who have lots of wars, and in the end the nephites end up destroyed. Ludlow, the challenge of the book of mormon, in the book of mormon.
Both correctness and keystone are reflected in these papers presented at the religious studies center s first annual book of mormon symposium at byu. This was t he proph et jose ph sm ith s state men t. 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. 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. It is where i attended school, where i met my wonderful wife, and where all. The keystone of our religion by lenet hadley read inspirational background. 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. Book of mormon is the keystone the first is that the book of mormon is 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. This has become a great dilemma for our detractors and our enemies. In an arched doorway, the keystone is wedgeshaped stone that both sides of the doorway lean on to make the archway stand strong. 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.
Apr 18, 2015 when we have doubts, we should turn to the book of mormon and search for the answers. In the promise of moroni previously referred tonamely. For many latterday saints, the book of mormon may be. There are many levels of symbolism and key doctrine involved in the book of.
Book of mormon central keystone of our religion facebook. Joseph smith said that the book of mormon is the the keystone of our religion. Dec 16, 2011 key concepts from the keystone of our religion more things to consider as we prepare for the book of mormon year. Unsubscribe from general conference of the church of jesus christ. The prophets expression that the book of mormon is the keystone of our religion means precisely what it says. I told the brethren that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on. Because the book of mormon would be the keystone of gods restored church, the bible made many prophecies. Seven years later, in 1830, this scriptural canon of the latterday saints was published for the world. In the introduction to the book of mormon joseph smith describes the book as the keystone of our religion. He stated, the book of mormon is the keystone of our religion, and the doctrine and covenants is the capstone, with continuing latterday revelation. 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. The challenge of the book of mormon religious studies center.
He testified that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on. The book of mormon is the keystone of our religion, and the doctrine and covenants is the capstone, with continuing latterday revelation. 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. It is the keystone to our testimony because most of us received our testimony through reading the book of mormon and accepting moronis invitation to pray about it. There are three ways in which the book of mormon is.
For example, one cannot fully accept the book of mormon without also accepting the means by which it came forththe prophet joseph smith. He later claimed that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the. Jan 08, 2008 the book of mormon is a second witness of jesus christ, our lord, savior and redeemer. 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. The keystone is the central stone in the top of the arch. Week 1, younger children the book of mormon is the keystone of our religion color the keystone below. There are three ways in which the book of mormon is the keystone of our religion. In late march 1830, joseph began selling copies of the book of mormon.
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 book of mormonkeystone of our religion ezra taft benson, ensign, nov. 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. At the same time, you would think that the keystone and capstone would be on the same page and not contradict each other. The foremost consideration is the book s message about jesus christ and his mission and teachings. 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. The first is that the book of mormon is the keystone of our religion. Then draw a picture under the arch of something that reminds you of the book of mormon.
Both correctness and keystone are reflected in these papers presented at the religious studies. Central to the restored church joseph smithtestified that the book of mormon is the keystone of our religion. The book of mormon is the keystone of our religion color the keystone below. Since we know this, it does not seem a coincidence that the church of jesus christ. The book of mormon is the most correct of any book on earth, joseph smith stated, and the keystone of our religion. Apr 10, 2015 the book of mormonkeystone of our religion general conference of the church of jesus christ. 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 holds all the other stones in place, and if removed, the arch crumbles. Concerning this record the prophet joseph smith said. Both correctness and keystone are reflected in these papers presented at the religious studies centers first annual book of mormon symposium at byu. 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.
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