This has become a great dilemma for our detractors and our enemies. 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. A central stone at the summit of an arch locking the whole together. Nov 01, 2016 the book of mormon is the keystone of our religion.
It holds all the other stones in place, and if removed, the arch crumbles. Week 1, younger children the book of mormon is the keystone of our religion color the keystone below. At the same time, you would think that the keystone and capstone would be on the same page and not contradict each other. 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. The lord has placed his stamp of approval on both the keystone and the capstone. May i now speak briefly to those who face the test of finding out for themselves whether or not the book of mormon is true. Because the book of mormon would be the keystone of gods restored church, the. 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. Ludlow, the challenge of the book of mormon, in the book of mormon. The second great reason why we must make the book of mormon a center focus of study is that it was written for our day. It is the crowning gem in the diadem of our holy scriptures. A new home in the promised land by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Unsubscribe from general conference of the church of jesus christ.
The book of mormonkeystone of our religion youtube. May 02, 2015 a keystone is the central stone in an arch. 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. He testified that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion. Sep 28, 2012 in late march 1830, joseph began selling copies of the book of mormon. Robert millet the book of mormon as the keystone pt. The keystone of our religion book of mormon central. The coming forth of the book of mormon, foretold by ancient prophets, began with an angelic visitation in 1823 to 17yearold joseph smith. Since the book is here, it must have come from somewhere.
Making the book of mormon the keystone of religious education. Today, the study of the book of mormon serves as the foundation for a students religious instruction at brigham young university. The first is that the book of mormon is the keystone of our religion. The book of mormon is the most correct of any book on earth, joseph smith stated, and the keystone of our religion. The book of mormon keystone of our religion chicken. Come follow me lesson the keystone of our religion. When we have doubts, we should turn to the book of mormon and search for the answers. 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. Dec 27, 2019 for seminary and come follow me a huge thanks for ethan fullmer for the animation.
Joseph smith said that the book of mormon is the the keystone of our religion. Book of mormon is the keystone the first is that the book of mormon is the keystone of our religion. What is a keystone and why is the book of mormon the keystone of the restored gospel. 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. But lets look for a moment at how the book of mormon acts in religion like the keystone does in an arch. At the beginning of our discussion i mentioned that the challenge of the book of mormon differs from person to person, and from time to time.
The importance of the book of mormon to mormonism gospel. The book of mormonkeystone of our religion general conference of the church of jesus christ. President benson also speaks about the doctrine and covenants and its connection to the book of mormon. For seminary and come follow me a huge thanks for ethan fullmer for the animation. Jan 01, 2012 the first is that the book of mormon is the keystone of our religion. The text for the narration can be found first in the introduction section of the book of mormon.
Turn in your book of mormon to the introduction and read the sixth paragraph. Yes, the book of mormon is the keystone of our religionthe keystone of our testimony, the keystone of our doctrine, and the keystone in the witness of our lord and savior. 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 book of mormon is a keystone because it establishes and ties together eternal principles and precepts, rounding out basic doctrines of salvation.
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. Dec 29, 2019 in the introduction to the book of mormon joseph smith describes the book as the keystone of our religion. Both correctness and keystone are reflected in these papers presented at the religious studies centers first annual book of mormon symposium at byu. 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. Seven years later, in 1830, this scriptural canon of the latterday saints was published for the world. 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. 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. The keystone of our religion the book of mormon by brother fullmer. The book of mormon is the keystone of our religion find a book of mormon. 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. It is where i attended school, where i met my wonderful wife, and where all six of our children have attended. Because the book of mormon would be the keystone of gods restored church, the bible made many prophecies of its coming forth. In an arched doorway, the keystone is wedgeshaped stone that both sides of the doorway lean on to make the archway stand strong.
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 keystone of our religion, and the doctrine and covenants is the capstone, with continuing latterday revelation. The challenge of the book of mormon religious studies center. 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. For example, one cannot fully accept the book of mormon without also accepting the means by which it came forththe prophet joseph smith. Surely the book of mormon is a sacred thing, and yet if removed, the arch crumbles. The doctrine and covenants is a glorious book of scripture given directly to our generation. The keystone is the central stone in the top of the arch.
I told the brethren that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion. 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. We talk about the book of mormon being the keystone of our religion on a regular basis. Concerning this record the prophet joseph smith said. The keystone of our religion the book of mormon youtube.
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. This was t he proph et jose ph sm ith s state men t. Dec 16, 2011 book of mormon gospel doctrine lesson 1 part two the keystone of our religion key concepts from the keystone of our religion more things to consider as we prepare for the book of mormon year. 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. The prophets expression that the book of mormon is the keystone of our religion means precisely what it says. 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.
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