The power of the book of mormon is a great lesson to strengthen and share testimonies. The angel moroni and the gold plates about 4 12 minutes illustrated scripture story. Are you participating in the book of mormon challenge. Throughout his ministry, president hinckley emphasized the importance of the book of mormon. Because of how the book of mormon came forth, and because of the scope of its contents, and because of the promise moroni makes at the end of the book that if we will pray. The blessings of scripture study promises of the prophets. A precept is a command, a mandate, an order pertaining to proper behavior.
These quotes can be saved as a collection note in scripture notes for instant references anytime you need them. Hinckley by sherri jorgensen spiritual crusade lighthouse designs, book of mormon, gordon b. Packer march 1989 ensign we add our witness president. Read the book of mormon with a sincere heart to seek the answer to that promise that you will know it is true elder boyd k. A dynamic, interactive, webfriendly presentation of the book of mormon. Blessings resulting from reading the book of mormon book. Jan 31, 2008 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. 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. Promises of daily reading the book of mormon as given by prophets and apostles in general conference prophetic promises of the book of mormon.
Hinckley was ordained and set apart as the fifteenth president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints in 1995. Although its history is compelling by itself, it is a book of scriptural significance that should be received and read under the. He was 97 when he passed away, and we would like to celebrate his life and teachings by reading the. Blessings resulting from reading the book of mormon. Hinckley, click here check out the 5part podcast series that originally aired. 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. Hinckley in the prayer twice alluded to the fundamental book of mormon promise that obedience yields prosperity 1 nephi 2. Hinckley the power of the book of mormon june 1988 ensign. The book of mormon states several times that the land which they were led to, was the promised land, or a choice land. Hinckley refers back to the book of mormon witnesses, which is something many mormons do when trying to support the book of mormons historicity. He said, without reservation i promise you that if each of you will observe this simple program, regardless of how many times you previously may have read the book of mormon, there will come into your.
And from the pages of the book of mormon comes moronis promise that through prayer, real intent, and faith precious promises by president thomas s. This book takes an in depth look at some of the main characters. If you do so prayerfully and with a sincere desire to know the truth, the holy ghost will manifest. Portrait of a man, said to be christopher columbus by sebastiano del piombo, ca.
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. Hinckley, a testimony vibrant and true, ensign, aug 2005, 26. Posted on april 7, 2014 by quotes admin as you walk the road of life, be careful of your friends. Brothers and sisters, without reservation i promise you that if you will.
Gospel topics essays 2014 one of the biggest moves for the church was releasing a series of essays in 2014 addressing specific controversial issues in history and doctrine, including the historicity and translation of the book of mormon and book of abraham, polygamy, racism, violence in early mormonism, and multiple contradictory first vision. Back in august 2005, when president hinckley challenged us all to read the book of mormon by the end of that year, he said, without reservation i promise you that if each of you will observe. President hinckley admonished faithful members of the church to do more to follow christs example, as found in that. If we will approach president hinckleys challenge with faith, we have the sure promise of our prophet of the blessings we will receive resulting from our study of the book of mormon. I promise you if you read the book of mormon, there will come into your lives.
One of president hinckleys most frequent and impassioned calls to action regarding the book of mormon was his challenge for all to diligently and sincerely pray about it. 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 the spirit of the lord. Promises for reading the book of mormon return to main margies messages home page full list of topics. President hinckley often stressed our making the book of mormon part of our lives. Here is a simple 12 week progress chart to help you stay on track. 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.
Quotes that didnt make the cut in the manual teachings of. I remember when i first gained a simple testimony of the. Simply put, follow president hinckleys promise of the book of mormon found at the end of the lesson. 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. Hinckley brings together in one volume a broad collection of the exhortations and insights of a great leader. There will come a strengthened resolution to walk in obedience to his commandments. The various essays written by general authorities are all great. Gordon bitner hinckley june 23, 1910 january 27, 2008 was an american religious leader and author who served as the 15th president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Promises for reading book of mormon margies messages. Read the book of mormon with a sincere heart to seek the answer to that promise that you will know it is true.
Behold, i would exhort you that when ye shall read these things, if it be wisdom in god that ye. To a world wavering in its faith, the book of mormon is another and powerful witness of the divinity of the lord. The book of mormon testifies of him who was born in bethlehem of judea and who died on the hill of calvary. As an added bonus, yet another musthave book is purchased by thousands of faithful members. Chapter 16 the book of mormon relief society women. Without reservation i promise you that if each of you will observe this simple program, regardless of how many times you previously may have read the book of mormon, there will come into. I offer a challenge to members of the church throughout the world and to our friends everywhere to read or reread the book of mormon. Hinckley challenge read the book of mormon in 97 days. There will come a strengthened resolution to walk in obedience to his commandments, and there will come a stronger.
The book of mormon provides a means of determining the truthfulness of the book moroni 10. The promise of the book of mormon about 1 minute illustrated scripture story. The miraculous book of mormon brigham young university. According to the book of mormon, the promised land shall be a land. Hinckley 19102008, 15th president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. President hinckley and his counselors, president thomas s. Promises of daily reading the book of mormon as given by. What prophets have promised when you read the book of mormon. Brothers and sisters, without reservation i promise you that if you will prayerfully read the book of mormon. It is a general instruction or rule for action, a maxim, esp. Arranged alphabetically by topic for easy reference. Promises for reading the book of mormon margies messages. Faust, encouraged each member to have his or her own copy of the book of mormon. President hinckley has encouraged us to read the book of mormon to lift us above the things of the world, to enjoy the things of the lord.