Monson, of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, waves to the audience during the opening session of the mormon church conference in salt lake city. Because the book of mormon is true, the church of jesus christ of latterday saints is the lords church on the earth, and the holy priesthood of god has been restored for the benefit and blessing of his children. Monson is the president and prophet in the first presidency of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints mormon church. There remain, however, areas of the world where our influence is limited and where we are not allowed to share the gospel freely.
President thomas monson died in his salt lake city home at the age of 90. Monson has made representations which were untrue or misleading including that the book of mormon, the churchs signature scripture, was translated from ancient gold plates by church founder joseph smith. I so testify in the sacred name of jesus christ, amen. Monson, the president of the lds church, has not borne testimony of any of his churchs unique foundational doctrines including the truth of the book of mormon or the prophetic calling of joseph smith. Monson and the committee agreed with the proposal and recommended it to the first presidency on august 10, 1979 where it was formally approved.
Though limited by age and possibly even pain, president thomas s. First published by the churchs founder, joseph smith, in 1830. President monsons last messages to members of the church. Monson i implore each of us to prayerfully study and ponder the book of mormon each day. Child sees angels bear president monson up youtube. There have been erroneous reports that president thomas s. Thomas monson, the president of the lds church and leader of the worlds 15. Monson died tuesday aged 90, according to a statement by the church. Sharing the message of the restoration and the resurrection d. This morning i speak about the power of the book of mormon and. Spencer and gladys condie monson on august 21, 1927, in salt lake city. Thomas monson, who had headed the mormon church since 2008, died at age 90 in the us state of utah, the church announced. Monsons last talk as he urges us to read and follow this amazing book.
The book of mormon is another witness for the truths taught in the bible. Thomas spencer monson august 21, 1927 january 2, 2018 was an american religious leader, author, and the 16th president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church. The president of the church of latterday saints, thomas s. Monson became the 16th president of the lds church on 3 february 2008, succeeding gordon b. Less than 24 hours after a controversial revelation declaring donald trump as the antichrist was leaked to the media, the church of jesus christ of latterday saints aka the mormon church has clarified its position on the republican presidential candidates role in the end of days. He translated, from the precious plates to which he was directed, the book of mormon, with its new witness of christ to all the world. He is known for his excellent memory and his love of poetry, which he frequently quotes in his talks. Thomas s monson, who served in top leadership councils for the mormon church for 50 years and became its president in 2008, has died. I maintain that a strong testimony of our savior, jesus christ, and of his gospel will help see us through to safety. Mormon church clarifies revelation declaring donald trump. To the friends and investigators of the church joaquin e. Monsons address at the sunday morning session of the april 2017 general conference.
You can keep president monson s counsel and inspiration alive in your life with his daily quote book a future as bright as your faith. Following are three stories told by the mormon prophet, thomas s. As our entire country and most of the world has hit pause on our busy lives and pulled into our homes this address from king benjamin is perfectly timed. Many of you already know that the book of mormon is true, that joseph smith is indeed a prophet, and that this is the true church of jesus christ. An official church manual explains how this scripture is more reliable than the bible. The mission of byutv is to create purposeful, engaging viewing and listening experiences that entertain. Mormon president thomas monson, who headed one of the worlds fastest growing and most affluent religions, has died at his home in salt lake city, utah, he was 90 yearsold.
Monson, the 16th president of the mormon church, has died after overseeing the religion for nine years. Monson stood at the pulpit many times over the last two years as a prophet of god and delivered messages that every member of the church needs to knowones that apply so pointedly and. As president, he was considered by adherents of the religion to be a prophet, seer, and revelator. Along with the old and new testaments, the lds church holds the book of mormon as sacred scripture. Uchtdorf as his first and second counselors, respectively. The 16th president of the mormon church reportedly died on tuesday, january 2, 2018.
Monson has reminded church members that we can have hope and happiness in whatever circumstances we face. Sincerely giving thanks not only helps us recognize our blessings, but it also unlocks the doors of heaven and helps us feel gods love. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints 702,714 views. Monson blessing, important, church permissiveness, immorality, pornography, drugs, the power of peer pressureall these and morecause many to be tossed about on a sea of sin and crushed on the jagged reefs of lost opportunities, forfeited blessings, and shattered dreams. I implore each of us to prayerfully study and ponder the book of mormon each day. Monson s early career was as a manager at the deseret news, a utah newspaper owned by the lds church. And, president monson promises, having a testimony of the truthfulness of the book of mormon builds testimony in other areas of the gospel.
Navy near the close of world war ii, he graduated cum laude from the university of utah and earned an mba from brigham young university. Promises of daily reading the book of mormon as given by. Published on jan 12, 2018 as we remember the incredible life of president thomas s. For my soul delighteth in the scriptures, and my heart pondereth them, and writeth. Monson, the power of the book of mormon, april 2017 this morning i speak about the power of the book of mormon and the critical need we have as members of this church to study, ponder, and apply its teachings in our lives. Germany has had a challenging history, and the stories of the church in germany are filled with moments of prayer, inspiration, prophecy, and service. Thomas spencer monson august 21, 1927 january 2, 2018 was an american religious. While viewing sacred words can be a powerful experience, it can also be ineffective.
We can all stretch and book of mormon journalmosiah towards god read more. Reuters thomas monson, leader of the mormon church, has died at his home in salt lake city, utah, the church said on wednesday. Monson, about the churchs growth and work in germany. Monson book of mormon meme from lds general conference april 2017. Monson has 35 books on goodreads with 10895 ratings. He was the instrument in the hands of the lord through whom came mighty revelations pertaining to. The top mormon leader died of causes related to his age, while he.
Why president monson has not born testimony of the. The book of mormon is a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible. Start to finish is a comprehensive, questionandanswer commentary that draws from thousands of the very best insights on the scriptures, including those from general authorities, church magazines and manuals, respected scholarly commentaries, scripture reference books, and other publications. Monson s presidency was marked by his noticeably low profile during a time of intense publicity for the church, including the 2008 and 2012 campaigns of mormon mitt romney for president. To remember the man who oversaw the religion for almost nine years, we compiled a list of 10 president monson s quotes. Prayerful study of the book of mormon will lead to a firm testimony that will carry us through difficult times, president monson says. The power of the book of mormon the church of jesus christ of. Monson became the 16th president of the lds church on february 3, 2008, succeeding hinckley, who had died seven days earlier. But perhaps the most important mormon in the world wont be there. Monson, the 16th president of the mormon church, has died after overseeing the religion for nearly a decade. It is a record of gods dealings with ancient inhabitants of the americas and contains the fulness of the everlasting. He often tells personal stories of how the gospel of. The book of mormon tells of the visit jesus christ made to the people in the americas soon after his resurrection gospel principles, 2009, p.
For more than five decades, he served in various top church leadership councils. One powerful quote from every talk president monson gave. Tom phillips, a former mormon bishop and stake president, had charged that church president thomas s. The divine gift of gratitude view and download files here, there are jpegs and pdfs. At the april general conference, monson urged members to study the book of mormon.
Monson tells about the history of the book of mormon and bears his testimony of the savior and the prophet joseph smith. Monson and unknown others on august 9, 1979 to ask formal approval to write an antigay book for publication, and related articles. As we remember the incredible life of president thomas s. If you do not have a firm testimony of these things, do that which is necessary to obtain one. Monson became the 16th president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, as the religion is officially known, in 2008. At least one person, going by truthisreason, has noted and documented that since 2005 thomas s. Monson, we share his final public address to the world. Monson s most popular book is a christmas dress for ellen. His message in chapter 2 on service touches my heart. Monson, president and prophet of the church of jesus christ of latter. For example, when we know the book of mormon is true, then it follows that joseph smith was indeed a prophet and that he saw god the eternal father and his son, jesus christ. Monson of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints shares a brief history and testimony of the book of mormon and.
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