Joseph smith claimed 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 teachings of the prophet joseph smith, p. It was in that setting, at the sunday city council meeting in the youngs residence, that joseph smith made what has come to be one of the most axiomatic and memorable statements in mormon. 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. 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. Joseph smiths golden plate story debunked reasons for jesus. What is a keystone and why is the book of mormon the keystone of the restored gospel.
A timeline of joseph smith receiving the plates and beginning the translation of the book of mormon, from september 1827 to december 1828. Book of mormon, keystone of our religion mormon quotes. The theory that joseph smith wrote the book of mormon simply will not stand examination. Youth around the world give their views on the book of mormon and. 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.
The keystone of our religion general discussions mormon. Sep 28, 2012 in late march 1830, joseph began selling copies of the book of mormon. This book contained everything joseph smith needed to create the book of mormon. Joseph smith characterized the book of mormon as the keystone of mormonism, and claimed that it was the most correct of any book on earth. Because the book of mormon would be the keystone of gods restored church, the bible made many prophecies of its. Come follow me lesson the keystone of our religion. Keystone of our religion more than three years had passed since the morning in 1820 when joseph smith had prayed to know which church he should join. Concerning this record the prophet joseph smith said. I told the brethren, he said, that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion, and. The keystone of our religion by lenet hadley read inspirational background.
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. Both correctness and keystone are reflected in these papers presented at the religious studies centers. In his later years he questioned the authority of founder joseph smith, but he always said he believed that the book of mormon was truly the word of god. The coming forth of the book of mormon, foretold by ancient prophets, began with an angelic visitation in 1823 to 17yearold joseph smith. This book is called the view of the hebrews and was written in 1823 and republished in 1825. The keystone of our religion the book of mormon youtube. 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. What was the approximate weight of the gold plates from which the book of mormon was translated. 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. Nov 01, 2016 the title of my talk today is the book of mormon.
The doctrine and covenants is a glorious book of scripture given directly to our generation. Joseph smith described its significance in the book of mormons introduction. Both correctness and keystone are reflected in these papers presented at the religious studies centers first. 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. 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. Ezra taft benson, the book of mormonkeystone of our religion, ensign, nov 1986, 4.
Seven years later, in 1830, this scriptural canon of the latterday saints was published for the world. I told the brethren that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book. The book of mormon is the keystone of our religion find a book of mormon. The book of mormon is the most correct of any book on earth, joseph smith stated, and the keystone of our religion. Dec 29, 2019 in the introduction to the book of mormon joseph smith describes the book as the keystone of our religion. The book of mormonkeystone of our religion youtube. Aug 20, 2019 joseph smith described its significance in the book of mormons introduction. Joseph smith boldly asserts that the book of mormon is the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of.
Prophet joseph s mith tha t the book of mormon is tru ly the keystone of our religion and that a man and woman will get nearer to god by abiding by its precepts, than by any other book. 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. The lord has placed his stamp of approval on both the keystone and the capstone. For example, one cannot fully accept the book of mormon without also accepting the means by which it came forththe prophet joseph smith. The keystone is the central stone in the top of the arch. The book of mormon is the most correct of any book on this earth, and the keystone of our religion, and a man would get nearer to god by abiding by its precepts, than any other book. 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. In an arched doorway, the keystone is wedgeshaped stone that both sides of the doorway lean on to make the archway stand strong. In late march 1830, joseph began selling copies of the book of mormon. I told the brethren that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion. Joseph smith claimed 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. By the time of his death, 14 years later, he had attracted tens of thousands of followers and founded a religion that continues to the present. 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, vol.
He testified that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion. The first is that the book of mormon is the keystone of our religion. The book of mormon is the most correct book of the earth. 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. Interesting quotes from joseph smith, the founder of. The book of mormonkeystone of our religion book of. What is a keystone and why is the book of mormon the keystone of the. Seven years later, in 1830, this scriptural canon of the latterday.
The keystone of our religion, charting the book of mormon. Learn about heavenly fathers purpose in giving it to us. 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. Fruit of joseph smith and the keystone of our religion in the sermon on the mount, the savior warned us against false prophets and then said that we would know them by their. Fittingly, joseph smith s testimony is included in the introduction of the book of mormon. 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. Jun 10, 2019 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. 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. 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. 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. 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, keystone of our religion life after ministries. The young prophet was now 17 years old, and he desired to know his standing before god and to receive forgiveness. Joseph smith said that the book of mormon is the the keystone 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 i told the brethren that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the. 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. There are three great reasons why latterday saints should make the study of the book of mormon a lifetime pursuit. The prophets expression that the book of mormon is the keystone of our religion means precisely what it says. As had been prophesied, at the death of the apostles, the great apostasy descended upon the eastern hemisphere.
Aug 21, 20 the book of mormon is the most correct book on the earth. 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. Joseph smith boldly asserts that the book of mormon is 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 said of his teaching that day, 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. 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 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. December 23, 1805 june 27, 1844 was an american religious leader and founder of mormonism and the latter day saint movement. In the introduction to the book of mormon joseph smith describes the book as the keystone of our religion. In 1844 joseph smith declared that the book of mormon was the most correct book of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion, and a man would get.
Dec 28, 2015 turn in your book of mormon to the introduction and read the sixth paragraph. I told the brethren that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the. 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. Making the book of mormon the keystone of religious education. 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. Because the book of mormon would be the keystone of gods restored church, the bible made many prophecies of its coming forth. The keystone of our religion introduction 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.
The prophet joseph smith said that 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. This is my prayer, that the book of mormon may become the keystone of our lives, in the name of jesus christ, amen. Joseph smith, who translated the gold plates from which the book of mormon came, had this to say. He later claimed that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion. A central stone at the summit of an arch locking the whole together. The book of mormon is the keystone of our religion, and the doctrine and covenants is the capstone, with continuing latterday revelation. Joseph smith said the book of mormon was more correct than the bible. The foremost consideration is the books message about jesus christ and his mission. I told the brethren that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth. It was in that setting, at the sunday city council meeting in the youngs residence, that joseph smith made what has come to be one of the most axiomatic and memorable statements in mormon literature. Joseph smith said of his teaching that day, 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.
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