And so here we go with the first lesson, an introductory affair with the title the keystone of our religion. Ive been looking for ideas for how to teach about keystones during seminary next year, and it seems im not the only one the interest stems from a quote by joseph smith that says. Use the worksheet to talk about how our church is built on the twin principles of jesus christ and his atonement, and latterday prophetsrevelation. For seminary and come follow me a huge thanks for ethan fullmer for the animation.
Each stone of an archway is angled to wedge the others in place. This has become a great dilemma for our detractors and our enemies. 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. The book of mormonkeystone of our religion 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. 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. He testified that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion history of the church, 4.
The text for the narration can be found first in the. The book of mormon is evidence that god has restored truth in our day. Ever since chester got back from india he was obsessed with religion. In his talk, the book of mormon is the word of god, the prophet ezra taft benson lamented the fact that the saints hadnt been using the book of mormon enough to. The center point in a chiasmas is the focusing on the lord. Jul 25, 20 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. 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 jr. Also claims that the book is not primarily a history nor a geographical primer, but a confirming evidence of the life and work of christ and the. Concerning this record the prophet joseph smith said. 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 the focus of all my workspiritual, academic, theological, instructional, etc. The keystone of our religion book of mormon central. Apr 18, 2015 when we have doubts, we should turn to the book of mormon and search for the answers.
The keystone scripture symposium, vol 1 book of mormon symposium 1985 brigham young university, brown, s. The book of mormon is the keystone of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints because it establishes and ties together eternal precepts, rounding out the basic doctrines of salvation. The book of mormonthe keystone of our religion the church of. The keystone of our religion by lenet hadley read inspirational background. I told the brethren that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion. Beware of pride is a mormon religious tract written in 1989 by ezra taft benson president. 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.
It bears witness of his reality with power and clarity. 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. Of the 239 chapters in the book of mormon only 6 dont. In late march 1830, joseph began selling copies of the book of mormon. Joseph smith, who translated the gold plates from which the book of mormon came, had this to say. The book means so much to members of the lds church because it contains truths of. Unlike the bible, which passed through generations of copyists, translators, and corrupt religionists who tampered with the text, the book of mormon came from writer to.
Learn about heavenly fathers purpose in giving it to us. The keystone of our religion the book of mormon youtube. To help class members understand how the book of mormon is the keystone of our religion and how abiding by its precepts helps us draw nearer to. The book means so much to members of the lds church.
The book of mormon is the keystone of our religion, and the doctrine and covenants is the capstone, with continuing revelation. President ezra taft benson 18991994 taught that the book of mormon is the keystone in our witness of christ. Apr 10, 2015 the book of mormonkeystone of our religion general conference of the church of jesus christ. The foremost consideration is the book s message about jesus christ and his mission.
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, the chief cornerstone of the eternal gospel. 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. I believe in jesus christ as my savior and redeemer. 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 statement, the book of mormon is the keystone of our religion can be better understood by seeing remains of roman architecture so prevalent in israel.
I told the brethren that the book of mormon was the most. Making the book of mormon the keystone of religious education. Obviously the foremost consideration under either head is the books message about jesus christ and his mission and teachings, and contributors address such topics in varying. Since the book is here, it must have come from somewhere. The book of mormon is the keystone of our religion, and as such should be held in the most high regard and can be used to inspire us in every realm of our lives, not just religious. The prophets expression that the book of mormon is the keystone of our religion means precisely what it says. Come follow me lesson the keystone of our religion.
The book of mormonkeystone of our religion youtube. In the book of mormon, the testimony of jesus christ is clear, undiluted, and full of power. 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. It holds all the other stones in place, and if removed, the arch crumbles. The prophet joseph smith said, 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. Not being mormon i cant comment on how this tract fits in with their religious views, but for the curious it might be interesting as it addresses pride and the merits of being humble. President ezra taft benson delivers a message titled the book of mormonkeystone of. President benson also speaks about the doctrine and covenants and its connection to the book of mormon.
Keystone of our religion joseph smith manual posted by joespencer on february 9, 2008 this is part 2 of a fourpart series on lesson 4 from the joseph smith manual. The book of mormon is 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 book of mormon is the keystone of our religion find a book of mormon. If you used the attention activity, write book of mormon on the chalkboard under the word keystone. The lord has placed his stamp of approval on both the keystone and the capstone. The book of mormon contains an account of this visit, including the very words spoken by jesus. The book of mormon mormons mormon mormonism book of mormon jesus jesus christ the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds god mormon bible gold bible the book of mormon two. Nov 20, 2017 the book of mormon mormons mormon mormonism book of mormon jesus jesus christ the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds god mormon bible gold bible the book of mormon two. As had been prophesied, at the death of the apostles, the great apostasy descended upon the eastern hemisphere. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and.
Christ is our salvation, and the book of mormon declares that message unequivocally to the world. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. The fundamentalist church of jesus christ of latterday saints flds church, which is a splinter group off the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church, is the only other religion that uses the book of mormon. Jul 10, 20 the keystone of our religion posted on july 10, 20 by quotes admin there are three ways in which the book of mormon is the keystone of our religion. Dec 18, 2008 the book of mormon is the keystone of our religion, and as such should be held in the most high regard and can be used to inspire us in every realm of our lives, not just religious. The book of mormonkeystone of our religion general conference of the church of jesus christ.
When we have doubts, we should turn to the book of mormon and search for the answers. This lesson establishes a foundation for study of the book of mormon. Book of mormon, work accepted as holy scripture, in addition to the bible, in the church of jesus christ of latterday saints and other mormon churches. 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 keystone of our religion relief society lessons churches of christ book of mormon object lessons sunday school lessons scripture study france latter day saints lds. Unsubscribe from general conference of the church of jesus christ. Keystone of our religion joseph smith manual posted by joespencer on february 9, 2008 this is part 2 of a fourpart series on. The first is that the book of mormon is the keystone of our religion. Sep 28, 2012 in late march 1830, joseph began selling copies of the book of mormon. It is the keystone to our witness of christ because it is a second witness to the atoning mission of the saviour. The book of mormon keystone of our religion chicken. Have class members turn to the introduction to the book of mormon, and invite a class member to read the sixth paragraph.
Its followers hold that it is a divinely inspired work revealed to and translated by the founder of their religion, joseph smith. The book of mormon and freedom the mormon chronicle. Before, he was religions worst critic, but now he was researching religion constantly. The keystone of our religion lesson plan of happiness. This was t he proph et jose ph sm ith s state men t. He stated, the book of mormon is the keystone of our religion, and the doctrine and covenants is the capstone, with continuing latterday revelation. The keystone of our religion byu studies byustudies.
The book of mormon another testament of jesus christ paul was trying to understand his friend chester. The book of mormon is a keystone because it establishes and ties together eternal principles and precepts, rounding out basic doctrines of salvation. What is a keystone and why is the book of mormon the keystone of the restored gospel. For example, one cannot fully accept the book of mormon without also accepting the means by which it came forththe prophet joseph smith. A central stone at the summit of an arch locking the whole together.
May 02, 2015 a keystone is the central stone in an arch. Youth around the world give their views on the book of mormon and. Obviously the foremost consideration under either head is the book s message about jesus christ and his mission and teachings, and contributors address such topics in varying. Lds object lessons yw handouts jesus sacrifice lds books jesus christ quotes young women lessons church quotes atonement lds quotes. 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. Jan 03, 2016 lesson 1 book of mormon keystone of religion 1. My beloved brethren and sisters, today i would like to speak about. Then we talked about how the book of mormon is the keystone of our religion. 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. Nov 20, 2015 president benson described three ways in which the book of mormon is the keystone to our religion. 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.
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. Apr, 20 see how the book of mormon is the keystone of mormon religion. In the introduction to the book of mormon joseph smith describes the book as the keystone of our religion. 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. I told the brethren that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on the. As the prophet joseph smith stated on the introduction page. There are three ways in which the book of mormon is the keystone of our religion. The keystone is the central stone in the top of the arch. Because the book of mormon would be the keystone of gods restored church, the bible made many prophecies of its coming forth. Lds book of mormon geography book is available here. Why is this book so important to so many people in building a happy life, free from pride. 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. Book of mormon is the keystone the first is that the book of mormon is the keystone of our religion.
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