The book of mormon has been a source of strength and light in my life for as long as i can remember. Hinckley on the book of mormon i take in my hand the book of mormon. Hinckley made concerning book of mormon peoples in central america. President hinckley gave a challenge to the membership of the church to reread the book of mormon before the end of the year. The type of apostates in the book of mormon are similar to the type we have today. The book of mormon provides convincing evidence of the prophet josephs ministry and of the restoration of the church of jesus christ. From the beginning, it was a missionary creed, and smith sent emissaries. President hinckley, in the last general conference in april, said this about the book of mormon. He was 97 when he passed away, and we would like to celebrate his life and teachings by reading the book of mormon in 97 days. We often sing a favorite hymn, the words written well. Hinckley became a missionary for the lds church, an unusual occurrence for depressionera.
As francis kirkham, an lds missionary to the maori in the 1890s remembered, we would go to them, hold up a copy of the book of mormon and tell them that we had a book that told the history of their ancestors barber 1215. Hinckley has 43 books on goodreads with 62184 ratings. Quotes that didnt make the cut in the manual teachings of. The book of mormon testifies of him who was born in bethlehem of judea and who died on the hill of calvary. The power of the book of mormon this article is available for purchase please click here for details. Hinckley, 1st counselor to president ezra taft benson, proclaimed that the book of mormon is as current as the morning newspaper, in its descriptions of the problems of todays society.
Hinckley was an exemplary defender and testifier of the book of mormon. Thereafter, the book s teachings on israelites became a focus for proselyting work among the maori. Oct 11, 2018 ask a mormon lesbian ask a mormon lesbian podcast book of mormon ces charity dr. After reading each section you will be inspired by the heroes found in the book of mormon. About the book of mormon, hinckley says theres really not all that much historical proof for it and, well, the gold plates are missing. This applies in particular to mixedfaith marriages, but relations with children, parents, siblings, friends, and ward members is very welcome. Brothers and sisters, without reservation i promise you that if you will prayerfully read the book of mormon, regardless of how many times you previously have read it, there will come into your hearts an added measure of. Apr 14, 2017 if the book of mormon is true, the bible is true. This wordprint evidence, made possible through the modern computer, is to me remarkable and greatly appreciated. Hinckley publicly refused to personally affirm that he was a prophet called of god, only that devoted mormons sustained him as such. See more ideas about gordon b hinckley, scripture study and book of mormon. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the plates of nephi. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required.
He also served as the churchs liaison to deseret book, working with deseret books liaison to the church, thomas s. President hinckley and mormon memory in religious literacy, stephen prothero considers the decline of religious knowledge in america, much of which relates to the failure of institutions family, school, church, university to maintain a chain of memory that transmits religious knowledge from one generation to. This is the edited transcript of an interview conducted in january 2007. Blessings resulting from reading the book of mormon. If he does it will be interesting to see if he continues the apologetics he wrote the book of mormon dna essay. Mcconkie, for example, was a member of the 70s quorum, a very high ranking mormon and wrote the book, mormon doctrine, from which much of the documentation for this is taken. It confounds false doctrines and lays down contention. It is a tangible thing that can be handled, that can be read, that can be tested. The book of mormon current as the daily news new 2 hr. Hinckley, june 1988 ensign, the power of the book of mormon i implore each of us to prayerfully study and ponder the book of mormon each day. Throughout his ministry, president hinckley emphasized the importance of the book of mormon. Sheldon greaves eor faith faith crisis feminism feminist gay general conference gospel doctrine heavenly mother historical jesus homosexuality institute jesus jesus christ joseph smith laura root lgbt lgbtq love modesty mormon mormonism mother in heaven new. The various essays written by general authorities are all great. The book of mormon is the keystone of our religion, a foundation to our past and the promise of our future, the soul of the restored gospel of jesus christ.
It is the only book that contains within its covers a promise that by divine power the reader may know with certainty of its truth. He developed a strong testimony of the book from a. Why new testament words and phrases are in the book of mormon part 9. Heres an interesting statement he made during a 1985 general conference. He held that position from march 12, 1995 until january 27, 2008 when he died. Heroes from the book of mormon and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Hinckley publicly denied the bedrock mormon doctrine of eternal progression from humanhood to godhood.
He is mentioned or referred to approximately 3,925 times in the book of mormon. He wounded reagan with a bullet from a revolver that ricocheted and hit reagan in the chest. Gordon bitner hinckley june 23, 1910 january 27, 2008 was an american religious leader. I promise you if you read the book of mormon, there will come into your lives. It was first published in march 1830 by joseph smith as the book of mormon. Some of them may appear a little outofdate in our society, but this does not detract from their validity nor diminish the virtue of their application. Hinckley brings together in one volume a broad collection of the exhortations and insights of a great leader. Nelson issued an invitation to read the book of mormon by the end of 2018, i thought of president gordon b. By the power of the holy ghost, we can receive a witness of the divine origin of the book. This is a collection of powerpoints, recordings and writings from classes and seminars. Brothers and sisters, without reservation i promise you that if you will prayerfully read the book of mormon, regardless of how many times you previously have read it, there will come into your hearts an added measure of the spirit of the lord. Heroes from the book of mormon kindle edition by lds authors, gordon b.
He was visited by the father and the son when he was a young teenager. Hinckleys record as a prophet recovery from mormonism. 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. He worked for the church his entire life for the most part. President hinckley and mormon memory daves mormon inquiry.
Above all, were these words given by the gift and power of god. The power of the book of mormon july 11, 2017 camille gillham great lds lesson helps and handouts to help you teach gordon b. Mormon temple, topped by a miniature statue of the angel moroni. Hinckley, the hinckley challenge excerpt from i take in my hand the book of mormon. This is strange because, with the possible exception of ezra taft benson, hinckley spoke more about smith and the book of mormon in recent history. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading heroes. This book takes an in depth look at some of the main characters. He alludes to their fathers who once had the gospel and lived in peace. They may find what they are looking for, but the fact is the history of the church is clear and open and leads to faith and strength and virtues. Promises of daily reading the book of mormon as given by. I have read joseph smiths explanation of how it came t.
The power of the book of mormon is a great lesson to strengthen and share testimonies. Promises for reading book of mormon margies messages. Hand in hand with the bible, the book of mormon testifies of jesus christ. Hinckley, after he passed away on january 27, 2008. Sunday interview musings of the main mormon gordon b. A worthy member of the church who is at least 12 years old may participate in this sacred ordinance. The test of the book of mormon is in its reading, president hinckley said in an october 1993 lds general conference address. Hinckley our whole strength rests on the validity of that first vision. This is some heavy duty gaslighting and throwing the bom under the bus. Woodward and move his research group off campus to the sorenson molecular genealogy foundation smgf in salt lake city. He was an exemplary defender and testifier of the book of mormon. Now the book of mormon tells about christs dealings with ancient people in america.
Thirteen years ago i read the book at home, during lunch breaks at work, and while traveling. Hagoth and the polynesians religious studies center. The power of the book of mormon by president gordon b. Mixed faith relationships discussions about negotiating relationships between faithful lds believers and the apostates who love them. Interesting doctrinal, historical, and other scholarly related insights about the book of mormon. It fortifies the humble followers of christ against the evil designs, strategies, and doctrines of the devil in our day. Hinckley kindle edition by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. President hinckley and his counselors, president thomas s. Posts will follow the 2020 come, follow me schedule. The power of the book of mormon, ensign june 1988 the american prophet moroni testified that jesus christ hath shown you unto me. Aug 11, 2018 the following article is a collection of quotes that president gordon b. Hinckley of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. The purpose of the book of mormon is to bolster our testimony that jesus is the christ, the son of the living god.
What it was like finishing president hinckleys book of mormon. I know thats a long story, but can you put that in a nutshell for me. The book of mormon offers teachings that can help us find solutions to the problems of todays society. Second, the book of mormon exposes the enemies of christ. Today, a century and a half after its first publication, the book of mormon is more widely read than at any time in its history. Hinckley said those who are in obedience to his commandments, they prosper and grow, but when they disregard him and his word, there comes a decay. Mormon church says it was an error in their come follow me manual that there was a curse of dark skin. Hinckley refers back to the book of mormon witnesses, which is something many mormons do when trying to support the book of mormon s historicity. Hinckley personally intervened to fire byu professor scott r.
Behind it is a drop painted in the fashion of a mormon universe. Posted on october 2, 20 by quotes admin how i love you, my brothers and sisters of this great cause. Portrait of a man, said to be christopher columbus by sebastiano del piombo, ca. Admittedly, most people dont make these connections all by themselves. Reynolds, understanding christian baptism through the book of mormon, byu studies quarterly 51, no. He had previously served as a counselor in the first presidency for fourteen years and for an additional twenty years in the quorum of the twelve. Mar 31, 2017 the book of mormon testifies of him who was born in bethlehem of judea and who died on the hill of calvary. Jan 29, 2008 talkshow glenn beck shares a personal moment, reflecting on the example of lds church mormon church president gordon b. What it was like finishing president hinckleys book of mormon challenge at joseph smiths birthplace president gordon b.
Now, recently, when the mexico city temple was dedicated, they came by the thousands. When you enter the oneill theatre, the first thing you see is a proscenium in the style of the washington d. 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. Hinckley, mormon should mean more good, ensign, nov. Most have to have the logic pointed out to them, but this is the power held in the book of mormon. This man was the youngest church president in our dispensation at 25 years old. Photograph of the book of mormon by jasmin gimenez rappleye.
President hinckley admonished faithful members of the church to do more to follow christs example, as found in that book of mormon. Hinckleys challenge to members to read the book by the end of 2005 and my experiences in accepting that challenge. I remember when i first gained a simple testimony of the book of mormon. President hinckley made a point of teaching from the book of mormon in many of his addresses to the saints. Hinckley was ordained and set apart as the fifteenth president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints in 1995.
The book of mormon has the power to change our lives and our perspective. Gordon hinckley was the 15th president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. This is a direct result of not reading the book of mormon regularly. He was definitely trained by the living prophets and apostles throughout his life, but he was trained by prophets and apostles. Arranged alphabetically by topic for easy reference, the entries come from a variety of published and unpublished sources. All the other things we turn to this book of scripture fordoctrine on faith, baptism, and so forthare all of lesser importance. As we do so, we will be in a position to hear the voice of the spirit, to resist temptation, to overcome doubt and fear, and to receive heavens help in our lives. The origin of the book of mormon is miraculous, and it is the only book which promises that by divine power the reader may know it is true.
How could there be so many witnesses of the book of mormon and the plates and not one of them deny their testimony even when some of them became bitter toward joseph smith. The book of mormon is the only explanation for this scripture. Faust, encouraged each member to have his or her own copy of the book of mormon. In august 2005, as president of the church, he challenged latterday saints to read the entire book before the end of the year. Hinckley also challenged members to reread the book of mormon. President hinckley often stressed our making the book of mormon part of our lives. Knowledge that the book of mormon is true brings a conviction of the truth of many other things, such as joseph smiths prophetic calling and the truthfulness of the restored church. An introductory page found in every copy of the book of mormon lists the two combined testimonies made by eleven men who belonged to five families.
Hinckley first counselor in the first presidency we often sing a favorite hymn, the words written well over a century ago by parley p. Chapter 16 the book of mormon relief society women. Hinckley says that mormons believe in a different jesus. Please feel free to use the powerpoints in classes and family settings.
President hinkley, the prophet and revelator of the mormon church, has publicly declared that the jesus of mormonism and traditional christianity are not the same. President hinckley admonished faithful members of the church to do more to follow christs example, as found in that. Russell ballard speak to members of the media during a press conference at the birthplace of. The book of mormon is clear that it was a literal curse on their skin. Hinckleys most popular book is standing for something. Book of mormon central, what is the purpose of baptism in the book of mormon. Hinckley let me quote a very powerful comment from president ezra taft benson, who said, the book of mormon is the keystone of our testimony. Considered a prophet, seer, and revelator by church members. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer. Above all else, the book of mormon stands as a witness of jesus as the christ. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. The book of mormon is another testament of this person. Hinckley testifies of jesus christ and expressed his love for the master.
Its appeal is as timeless as truth, as universal as mankind. Russell ballard speak to members of the media during a press conference at the birthplace of joseph smith near sharon, vermont, thursday, december 22, 2005. The book of mormon narrative is a chronicle of nations long since gone. Gordon bitner hinckley was the fifteenth prophet and president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, or mormon church, as it is commonly known. Hinckley, president and prophet of the church of jesus christ. Hinckley publicly was willing only to say that he thinks god spoke through him. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Of necessity, only the highlights of the subject have been dealt with. Heroes from the book of mormon kindle edition by lds. From the context of this quote, it seems clear that president hinckley assumed that the ancient maya who had lived around those ruins were once related to the people in the book of mormon. He led the church from march 1995 until his death in january 2008.
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