Oct 28, 2016 the first copies of the book of mormon were available on march 26, 1830. In a special solemn assembly of the church, april 6, 1986, ezra taft benson was sustained as. Latterday saints overlook the book of mormon at their peril, both to their historical jeopardy and to their spiritual condemnation, while remembering the book of mormon brings our administrative and eternal wellbeing, with its incomparable promises of celestial benefit. Dan peterson, embracing the power of the book of mormon, deseret news, january 5, 2012. For the power of redemption cometh on all them that have no law. Benson reiterated that condemnation and yes, as long as we fail to utilize the book of mormon as we should, then we too, are under that same condemnation. The lord said that this kind of treatment of the book of mormon brought the whole church under condemnation, even all of the children of zion, and then the lord said, and they shall remain under this condemnation until they repent and remember the new covenant.
Ezra taft benson church under condemnation for not. And this condemnation resteth upon the children of zion, even all. 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. Today in our age of communication, with face book, twitter, the internet and who knows what else. It may be under condemnation from the lord for its failures, today as in times of old. Keep these sayings which i have commanded you that ye come not under. Because i wrote the book a christians guide to the book of mormon i wanted to see what this author had to say about the book of mormon for the sake of mormons. But it is mockery be fore god, denying the mercies of christ. Denying god his own procedures of communicating for the return of his children will bring no tears to my eyes. A year and a half later on november 1, 1831, the lord states, referring to the church, i, the lord, am well pleased, speaking unto the church collectively and not individually. He said the church, as in 1832 when section 84 was received, was under condemnation for taking lightly the book of mormon.
And they shall remain under this condemnation until they repent and remember the new covenant, even the book of mormon doctrine and covenants 84. May 25, 2011 unless we read the book of mormon and give heed to its teachings, the lord has stated in section 84 of the doctrine and covenants that the whole church is under condemnation. Mar 17, 2017 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. 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.
Embracing the power of the book of mormon deseret news. We have to address some very serious questions here. Nov 07, 2009 the book of mormon under intellectual condemnation. 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. Here is how the prophet joseph smith explained the book of mormon. Yes, the church is imperfect and has been far from perfect.
From the beginning of the restoration, neglect of the book of mormon has been a hallmark of both those who accept and reject it. The book of mormon is to be used for a standard unto my people, which are of the house of israel, the lord says, and its words shall hiss forth unto the ends of the earth. What is the condemnation we are under that president benson. We, the members of the church, and particularly the missionaries, have to be the hissers, or the tellers and testifiers, of the book of mormon. As the above logo depicts, we do respect this mandate, and our model is. This is the outline and notes for a speech given the afternoon of january 14, 1990 at an l.
An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the plates of nephi. The church under condemnation treated lightly the book of. The lord said, and your minds in times past have been darkened because of unbelief, and because you have treated lightly the things you have receivedwhich vanity and unbelief have brought the whole church under condemnation. The first is that the book of mormon is the keystone of our religion. And they shall remain under this condemnation until they repent, said the lord, and remember the new covenant, even the book of mormon doctrine. Chapter 4 condemnation why we are under it and how. Applying the book of mormon in our lives is of such major importance that we will never come out from under condemnation until we actually do what the book instructs us to do. Surely the book of mormon is a sacred thing, and yet many trifle with it, or in. Jan 20, 2015 president benson, and doctrine and covenants 84. Unless we read the book of mormon and give heed to its teachings, the lord has stated in section 84 of the doctrine and covenants that the whole church is under condemnation and in our day, the lord has revealed the need to reemphasize the book. In an august 2005 message, lds church president gordon b. Joseph lovell allen true book of mormon geography lands.
May 08, 2015 out of all our scriptures, we are under condemnation to give heed to the book of mormon pg. Unless we read the book of mormon and give heed to its teachings, the lord has stated in section 84 of the doctrine and covenants that the whole church is under condemnation. President benson said that we dont read it enough, teach it enough, nor do as it teaches enough. We need to do our part to lift that condemnation by paying more attention to the book of mormon, by helping the church move forward, and by raising the level of our own righteousness. Palmyra, known as swifts landing and tolland before being renamed palmyra, 1796. The coming forth of the book of mormon in the latter days is a. President ezra taft benson, the book of mormonkeystone of our religion, ensign cr, november 1986, p. Unless we read the book of mormon and give heed to its teachings, the lord has stated in section 84 of the doctrine and. Out of all our scriptures, we are under condemnation to give heed to the book of mormon pg. In the april 1986 general conference, president benson made two now oftquoted statements. May 26, 20 the mormon church under condemnation learn more about mormon beliefs, visit. Mar 18, 2017 now, in our day, the lord has revealed the need to reemphasize the book of mormon to get the church and all the children of zion out from under the condemnationthe scourge and judgment. Book of mormon, 1837, page 614 the joseph smith papers.
I have read commentaries on the book of mormon to get more understanding. The church under condemnation treated lightly the book of mormon. President bensons declaration that the church is still under condemnation for neglecting the book of mormon a sacred responsibility 78 would seem to indicate that many of the saints today are suffering the effects of some degree of mental bondage. In a special solemn assembly of the church, april 6, 1986, ezra taft benson was sustained as president of the church. Gods word is to be established by two or more witnesses 2 cor. To do otherwise is to let go of the iron rod, to cease enduring to the end, which brings one under condemnation compare 2 corinthians 5. Vanity the consequences of our unbelief remain upon us because, speaking of the church collectively and not individually, we insist upon following the culture of the.
Feb 05, 2019 and they shall remain under this condemnation until they repent and remember the new covenant, even the book of mormon doctrine and covenants 84. It was a year ago this week, i spent three days at two book of mormon conferences on the same weekend. In the 84th section of the doctrine and covenants, the lord decreed that the whole church was under condemnation, even all the children of zion, because of the way they treated the book of mormon. Book of mormon evidence vs book of mormon central search isaiah. Last time i went through it was on the vaunted subject of chiasmus, which the saints find. The book of mormon is the word of god ezra taft benson. And they shall remain under this condemnation until they repent and remember the new covenant, even the book of mormon and the former commandments which i have given them, not only to say, but to do according to that which i have written that they may bring forth fruit meet for their fathers kingdom. Mcconkie, millet, and top, doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, vol. A year and a half later on november 1, 1831, the lord states, referring to the church, i, the lord, am well pleased, speaking unto the church collectively and. In a revelation given to the prophet in 1832, the lord explained that members of the church remain under. And they shall remain under this condemnation until they repent and remember the new covenant.
The first copies of the book of mormon were available on march 26, 1830. The mormon church under condemnation learn more about mormon beliefs, visit talk with a mormon, visit. Unless we read the book of mormon and give heed to its teachings, the lord has stated in section 84 of the doctrine and covenants that the. The book of mormon as the keystone of church administration.
The book of mormon under intellectual condemnation. Mar 01, 2009 the book of mormon is to be used for a standard unto my people, which are of the house of israel, the lord says, and its words shall hiss forth unto the ends of the earth. There are a couple of great options the churchs website. This followup passage says the church will remain under this condemnation until. In the 84th section of the doctrine and covenants, the lord decreed that the whole church was under condemnation, even all the children of zion. Jan 05, 2012 in the 84th section of the doctrine and covenants, the lord decreed that the whole church was under condemnation, even all the children of zion, because of the way they treated the book of mormon. Foundation part 4 the lds church is under condemnation. The 21st international book of mormon evidence conference believes the book of mormon took place in north america the heartland theory, while the book of mormon central 2018 conference believes the book of mormon all took place in central america the mesoamerican theory. Asterisk denotes a featured version, which includes an introduction and annotation book of mormon, 1830 book of mormon, 1837 book of mormon, 1840 book of mormon, 1841. Apr 09, 2019 it was a year ago this week, i spent three days at two book of mormon conferences on the same weekend. Exactly how to get a free book of mormon without missionaries. Now, in our day, the lord has revealed the need to reemphasize the book of mormon to get the church and all the children of zion out from under condemnation the scourge and judgment.
An account written by the hand of mormon, upon plates taken from the plates of nephi. Benson stated that the church was still under condemnation for treating the book of mormon lightly. What is the condemnation we are under that president. And they shall remain under this condemnation until they. Every time i think ive read it for the last time, some new topic of consideration comes up and find myself going through it again. 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 through the world. What role does the book of mormon play in missionary work. 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. Home true book of mormon geography lands western new. As the above logo depicts, we do respect this mandate, and our model. Now, in our day, the lord has revealed the need to reemphasize the book of mormon to get the church and all the children of zion out from under condemnationthe scourge and judgment.
In only two short years, the church came under condemnation for not taking it seriously. It is interesting to note that a major teaching of the book of mormon is how we. The biggest issue for some time now since 1832 with mormons is they are under a curse of condemnation for. The lord said that this kind of treatment of the book of mormon brought the whole church under condemnation, even all of the children of zion, and then the lord said, and they shall remain under this condemnation until they repent and remember the new covenant, even the book of mormon. Home true book of mormon geography lands western new york. You can totally read the book of mormon free online or listen to book of mormon audio. Joseph smith pointed that out, when he met with dr anton. The biggest issue for some time now since 1832 with mormons is they are under a curse of condemnation for not doing what the book of mormon says. It was first published in march 1830 by joseph smith as the book of mormon. He further declared, the book of mormon has not been, nor is it yet, the center of our personal study, family teaching, preaching, and missionary work. Hinckley challenged each member of the church to reread the book of mormon before the years end. Zion cannot fully arise and put on her beautiful garments if she is under this condemnation. And they shall remain under this condemnation until they repent, said the lord, and remember the new covenant, even the book of mormon doctrine and covenants 84. Now, in our day, the lord has revealed the need to reemphasize the book of mormon to get the church and all the children of zion out from under the condemnationthe scourge and judgment.
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