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2011-10-00-Ensign-Eng.Pdf THE ENSIGN OF THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS • OCTOBER 2011 THE BOOK OF MORMON: ANOTHER TESTAMENT OF JESUS CHRIST By the Gift and Power of God, by Simon Dewey The Book of Mormon, brought forth by the “. Which is to show unto the remnant of the Prophet Joseph Smith, is a translation of ancient house of Israel what great things the Lord hath plates “written by way of commandment, and also by done for their fathers; and that they may know the the spirit of prophecy and of revelation—Written and covenants of the Lord, that they are not cast off sealed up, and hid up unto the Lord, that they might forever—And also to the convincing of the Jew and not be destroyed—To come forth by the gift and Gentile that Jesus is the Christ” (title page of the power of God unto the interpretation thereof— . Book of Mormon). Ensign, October 2011 4 46 Welcome to This Special Issue MESSAGES Few topics are worth dedicating a whole issue to, but the Book of 4 First Presidency Message: Mormon is one of them. In this issue, prophets past and present, as well as Precious Promises of the members all over the world, testify of this unique book of scripture. Its ori- Book of Mormon gins are miraculous. It is tangible evidence of the Restoration. It is the key- By President Thomas S. Monson stone of our religion. And it was written for our day—teaching the doctrine 46 Visiting Teaching Message: of Christ clearly and simply to build our faith and strengthen our families. If We Do Not Doubt Although you won’t find many of the departments you are accustomed to having in the Ensign, the First Presidency Message (page 4) and Visiting Teaching Message (page 46) are here. These messages and all the other arti- ON THE COVER cles share testimonies and teachings from the Book of Mormon. Front: Photo illustration by John Luke; That Ye May Know, by Gary Kapp, courtesy of Mr. We invite you to study this issue prayerfully, take the messages to heart, and Mrs. David Larsen, may not be copied. Back: Christ’s Image, by Heinrich Hofmann, and share them—and the Book of Mormon—with others. courtesy of C. Harrison Conroy Co. October 2011 1 10 FEATURE ARTICLES 22 Who Wrote the Book 38 The Book of Mormon: of Mormon? Strengthening Our Faith 6 The Prophet Joseph Smith: The work of ancient prophets, in Jesus Christ Translator of the Book of an inspired compiler, and a By Elder Neil L. Andersen Mormon The Book of Mormon invites us An unlearned young man be- latter-day translator brought and our families to embrace came, through God’s power, the forth the Book of Mormon. faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, inspired translator of the “most The Book of Mormon: A which will help our families correct . book on earth.” 24 Witness with the Bible succeed. What the Book of Mormon Here are 14 fundamental 10 Music: Two Thousand Teaches about the Love of doctrines taught in the Bible 47 Stripling Warriors God for which the Book of Mormon By Bonnie Hart Murray and By Elder Russell M. Nelson adds an additional witness. Janice Kapp Perry Do you want to be spiritually How to Study the Book reborn and gain the power to 28 of Mormon 48 Teachings for Our Day love as God loves? The Book of By Elder D. Todd Christofferson Living prophets and apostles Mormon explains how. Three reasons and three ways share truths from the Book of Mormon that can guide us 16 The Story of the Book to study this unique book of of Mormon scripture. today. This article can help you Lehi’s Dream: The Book of Mormon— teach your children impor- 32 52 Holding Fast to the Rod Keystone of Our Religion tant stories from By Elder David A. Bednar By President Ezra Taft Benson this book of Lehi’s dream teaches us This classic address, delivered scripture. how to hold fast to the 25 years ago, contains timeless testimony and counsel about 20 Book of Mormon word of God. Time Line the Book of Mormon. A visual overview of key 59 A Sacred Work peoples, from the Jaredites By David A. Feitz in 2200 b.c. to the end of One simple act taught me a the Nephite civilization in lesson about respect for the a.d. 420. sacredness of the Book of Mormon. 2 Ensign 60 A MAGAZINE OF THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS OCTOBER 2011 VOLUME 41 • NUMBER 10 The First Presidency: Thomas S. Monson, Henry B. Eyring, Dieter F. Uchtdorf The Quorum of the Twelve Apostles: Boyd K. Packer, L. Tom Perry, Russell M. Nelson, Dallin H. Oaks, M. Russell Ballard, Richard G. Scott, Robert D. Hales, Jeffrey R. Holland, David A. Bednar, Quentin L. Cook, D. Todd Christofferson, Neil L. Andersen Editor: Paul B. Pieper 66 Advisers: Keith R. Edwards, Christoffel Golden Jr., Per G. Malm Managing Director: David L. Frischknecht Editorial Director: Vincent A. Vaughn 60 If You Really Want to Know, 76 Common Questions about Graphics Director: Allan R. Loyborg You Will Know the Book of Mormon Managing Editor: R. Val Johnson By Elder Walter F. González Simple answers to questions Assistant Managing Editor: LaRene Porter Gaunt Four ways you can know the people often ask about the Book Senior Editors: Larry Hiller, Melissa Merrill, Book of Mormon is inspired of Mormon. Michael R. Morris, Joshua J. Perkey of God. Associate Editor: Lia McClanahan Assistant Editor: Heather F. Christensen 80 A Testimony, a Covenant, Editorial Staff: Susan Barrett, Ryan Carr, 65 Poster: A Voice from and a Witness Jenifer L. Greenwood, Adam C. Olson the Dust By Elder Jeffrey R. Holland Editorial Intern: Rachel Lynn Bauer Administrative Assistant: Faith S. Watson I testify of this book as surely Managing Art Director: J. Scott Knudsen 66 A Fire Burning within Me as if I had, with the Three and Art Director: Scott Van Kampen By Michael R. Morris the Eight Witnesses, seen the Senior Designers: C. Kimball Bott, Colleen Hinckley, Eric Johnsen, Scott M. Mooy The day Eduardo Contreras plates of gold. Production Staff: Collette Nebeker Aune, learned to read is also the day Howard G. Brown, Julie Burdett, he gained a testimony of the Reginald J. Christensen, Kathleen Howard, Denise Kirby, Ginny J. Nilson, Jane Ann Peters Book of Mormon. Prepress: Joshua Dennis Printing Director: Craig K. Sedgwick 68 How the Book of Mormon Distribution Director: Evan Larsen Changed My Life © 2011 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. Members testify how the Book All rights reserved. The Ensign (ISSN 0884-1136) is published monthly by of Mormon helped them The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, find answers, comfort, and 50 E. North Temple Street, Salt Lake City, UT conversion. 84150-0024, USA. Periodicals Postage Paid at Salt Lake City, Utah. Copyright information: Text and visual 72 To Every Tongue and People material in the Ensign may be copied for By Lia McClanahan incidental, noncommercial church or home use. Visual material may not be copied if restrictions For Latter-day Saints around are indicated in the credit line the world, nothing can com- with the artwork. Copyright questions pare with having the Book should be addressed to Intellectual Property Office, 50 E. North Temple Street, of Mormon in their native Many of the paintings in this issue Salt Lake City, UT 84150-0018; e-mail: language. [email protected]. include a depiction of the Liahona POSTMASTER: Send address changes to that Lehi received. The Liahonas may Distribution Services, P.O. Box 26368, not look exactly like the one above, Salt Lake City, UT 84126-0368, USA. but you and your family might enjoy Canada Post Information: Publication Agreement #40017431. discovering how many Liahonas you can locate throughout this issue. FIRST PRESIDENCY MESSAGE By President Thomas S. Monson Precious Promises OF THE BOOK OF MORMON any years ago I stood at the bedside of a young From the Book of Mormon come other precious prom- father as he hovered between life and death. ises, including promises of peace, freedom, and blessings MHis distraught wife and their two children stood if we “will but serve the God of the land, who is Jesus nearby. He took my hand in his and, with a pleading look, Christ” (Ether 2:12). said, “Bishop, I know I am about to die. Tell me what hap- From its pages comes the promise of “never-ending pens to my spirit when I do.” happiness” to “those that keep the commandments of God. I offered a silent prayer for heavenly guidance and For behold, they are blessed in all things, both temporal noticed on his bedside table a copy of the triple com- and spiritual” (Mosiah 2:41). bination. I reached for the book and fanned the pages. From its pages comes the promise of “incomprehensible Suddenly I discovered that I had, with no effort on my joy” to those who become “instrument[s] in the hands of part, stopped at the 40th chapter of Alma in the Book God” in rescuing His precious sons and daughters (Alma of Mormon. I read these words to him: 28:8; 29:9). “Behold, it has been made known unto me by an angel, From its pages comes the promise that scattered Israel that the spirits of all men, as soon as they are departed will be gathered—a work in which we are engaged from this mortal body, . are taken home to that God through our great worldwide missionary efforts (see who gave them life.
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