Holland s testimony of the book of mormon general conference is always enjoyable and uplifting. New post by elder holland reveals his testimony of the. The book of mormon, like the bible, contains a record of gods dealings with a part of the house of israel. For most of a decade, elder holland has read the book of mormon repeatedly and thoroughly, focusing on all references to the savior and his teachings. Elder holland testifies of gods role as our father. Feb 24, 2012 elder holland s testimony of the book of mormon. Allred, deseret news hyrum smith marked a page in the book on the day he and brother joseph smith left for carthage jail in 1844. How the book of mormon design has changed over the last 100 years kelsey berteaux editors note. Numerous church leaders, including elder jeffrey r. Elder holland bears testimony of the book of mormon in new. Oct 07, 2009 since my conversion to christianity, i have loved and studied the bible. Elder holland s powerful testimony about joseph smith and the book of mormon. Later when actually incarcerated in the jail, joseph the prophet bore a powerful testimony of the divine authenticity of the book of mormon. Holland gave a stirring address about the power of physical evidence in defending the gospel at the chiasmus conference sponsored by book of mormon central and byu studies.
Elder holland closed with his testimony and a plea for all to come unto the savior. Therefore, it can be said that the book of mormon is not just a book supported by witnesses the three and eight witnesses but a book of witnesses nephi, jacob, and isaiah. May 09, 2018 elder holland reminded guests that the spirit of revelation including ones testimony of the book of mormon comes through a process of engaging the head as well as the heart, with the force of fact as well as the force of feeling. It is upon the rock of our redeemer, who is christ, the son of god. I ask that my testimony of the book of mormon and all that it implies, given today under my own oath and office, be recorded by men on earth and angels in heaven. I testify that the book of mormon is the sacred expression of christs great last covenant with mankind. Of all the divine titles that god could bear, or that divinity could carry, the one hes chosen is father, says elder holland, noting that it speaks to who god is. Introducing a major new doctrinal work written by elder jeffrey r. Viewers react to elder hollands testimony and explanation. Elder holland s testimony of the book of mormon a powerful witness from an apostle of the lord. It is by divine design that not all the voices in gods choir are the same. Holland delivers a stirring testimony of the book of mormon to believers, nonbelievers and former believers.
I testify that the book of mormon is the sacred expression of christs great. Elder holland speaks on testimony at book of mormon chiasmus. This is a wonderful, moving, personal look at the book of mormon written by elder jeffrey r. Instead, it is a collection of personal essays that give meaningful insights into the stories and doctrines of the book of mormon. Using his personal experience, he reminded others of the powerful strength and testimony that comes with reading the book of mormon. It takes varietysopranos and altos, baritones and bassesto make rich music. May 18, 2009 it was a autographed copy, as my mission president was elder holland s brotherinlaw. Holland of the quorum of the twelve apostles from safety for the soul, ensign, nov. Elder and sister holland identify the most important figure. Living the teachings of this church strengthens my testimony of jesus christ. The book of mormon has given her life over and over again, she added. Maybe elder holland was appealing to the nonlds scholars in the room, as well as other nonmembers who might hear or read his talk in the future, who have not accepted the testimonies of the twelve official witnesses to the book of mormon joseph smith, the three witnesses, and the eight witnesses. When concerns arise, elder holland reminded, we should remember that we are built upon a firm foundation.
Testimony of the book of mormon latterday saints channel. Holland of the quorum of the twelve apostles has been created to help those who are unfamiliar with the book of mormon understand what it is. Im not suggesting that elder holland was speaking as a prophet in that moment, its a fairly info. The book of mormon, like the bible, contains a record of gods. Holland, a member of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints quorum of the twelve apostles, concluded the chiasmus jubilee commemoration wednesday night at brigham young university, reminding guests that the spirit of revelation including ones testimony of the book of mormon comes through a process. New post by elder holland reveals his testimony of the book of mormon. Welch after the chiasmus jubilee celebrating the 50th anniversary of the discovery of chiasmus in the book of mormon. Later, when actually incarcerated in the jail, joseph the prophet turned to the guards who held him captive and bore a powerful testimony of the divine authenticity of the book of mormon. Elder hollands testimony lds prophets, mormon, lds. How, asked elder holland, could anyone believe that joseph wrote the book either himself or as part of a conspiracy to.
Elder and sister holland identify the most important figure in the. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Elder holland explained that our testimonies are fundamentally based on spiritual. The whole book is awesome, but the final chapter in which elder holland bears his testimony is magnificent. Every conference proves these men to be apostles of god. Holland of the lds churchs quorum of the twelve apostles, left, speaks with law and religion scholar john w.
Holland of the quorum of the twelve along with an explanation of the book of mormon and its witness of jesus christ as the. Holland of the quorum of the twelve apostles delivered messages of hope, faith, testimony, and reassurance to thousands of latterday saints as he visited thailand, vietnam, and cambodia august 1523. We assume those temples were about like our temples. The book of mormon is true and was given to bring happiness and hope to the faithful in the travail of the last days, brothers and sisters.
Reaction to the video abounded in several mediums, including youtube, facebook and the mormon channel. Elder hollands insights on these 8 lesserknown names of. Holland by mormonblogger on tuesday, may 31st, 2016 no comments a modernday apostle describes the unwavering faith churchs founders showed, even in the face of death, to remain true to their testimonies of the book of mormon. Oct 04, 2009 i also really enjoyed elder hollands testimony, it was great. This talk will be quoted for a long time to come, and elder holland has quickly become a favorite for many lds apologists. Holland on how we can love, support, and help those experiencing samegender attraction as well as other resources the church has given to help members and families with lgbt latterday saints. Andrew teal during a public conversation on latterday saint beliefs and doctrine at the university church of st. It is being shared again to celebrate the 190th anniversary of the publication of the book of mormon. Elder hollands testimony of the book of mormon facebook.
New post by elder holland reveals his testimony of the book. His testimony highlights that modern apostolic witnesses have born testimony of the nephite record. Elder hollands testimony of the book of mormon elder. As i read the entire book, i could hear elder holland s distinctive voice in my mind.
Elder jeffrey holland bears his testimony in the garden of. This story was originally published in december 2015. I quickly realized i needed to have a copy of my own. My testimony of the book of mormon by elder jeffrey r.
Oct 05, 2009 elder holland s testimony yesterday was monumental on several levels as he testified to the truthfulness of the book of mormon and provided as evidence joseph and hyrums state of mind as they sealed their testimonies of this latterday work with their blood. Shortly thereafter, pistol and ball would take the lives of these two testators. Im not suggesting that elder holland was speaking as a prophet in that moment, its a fairly informal setting and hes being fairly conversational. He served as the ninth president of brigham young university and is a member of the quorum of the twelve apostles of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church. Aug 18, 2017 elder holland reminded guests that the spirit of revelation including ones testimony of the book of mormon comes through a process of engaging the head as well as the heart, with the force of fact as well as the force of feeling. Holland holds an 1841 book of mormon that hyrum smith owned. It led me to and taught me to love the lord jesus christ, to glimpse his merciful. Holland of the quorum of the twelve along with an explanation of the book. Holland of the quorum of the twelve symposium on the book of mormon, 9 august 1994, byu. I also likes his explanation that those entering apostasy must go over, under, or around the book of mormon. Brother phillips, the stake presidency is considering formal disciplinary action in your behalf, including the possibility of disfellowship or excommunication, because you are reported to have participated in conduct unbecoming a members of the church and evil speaking of the lords anointed. The apostle relates how the two men went to their martyrdom pondering the truths of the book of mormon. Holland speaks during the sunday morning session of.
Find this pin and more on teaching ideas by stephanie fullmer. Elder holland has such a staunch testimony of the book of mormon, jesus christ, and the prophet joseph smith. As elder holland concluded, the testimonies of nephi, jacob, and isaiah have been given as the three great early witnesses who stand at the gateway to the book of mormon, declaring their testimony. The event was sponsored by book of mormon central and byu studies to commemorate the discovery of chiasmus in the book of mormon on august 16, 1967. The messianic message of the book of mormon 1997, 7894 has classified the teachings of isaiah as recorded in the book of mormon into five topical categories. Holland chiasmus book of mormon evidence elder jeffrey r. Interlude elder hollands powerful talk to a room full of. An introduction, elder holland draws from the introduction printed in the book of mormon to explain and bear testimony of the book. Holland who shares his apostolic witness of the central figure of the book of mormon the lord jesus christ.
As a prelude to my own testimony of the divinity of book of mormon origins and authorship, let me quote two readily recognizable paragraphs as to the centrality of the book to our faithits keystone role, if. Mormon apostle misled members with his book of mormon prop. Elder holland testifies boldly of the truth of the book of. Later, when actually incarcerated in the jail, joseph, the prophet bore a powerful testimony of the divine authenticity of the book of mormon. My letter to elder holland re book of mormon very long. A powerful testimony of christ, the book of mormon, and joseph smith. Pause for a moment and picture a copy of the book of mormon. The entire book is a classic, but particularly in the final chapter, elder holland bears powerful witness of the book of mormon. Holland bore powerful testimony of the divine authenticity of the book of mormon during the october 2009 general conference. I hold in my hand that book, the very copy from which hyrum read, the same corner of the page turned down still visible. Chiasmus 50th anniversary, jsb, brigham young university. That strength, he says, undergirds our position on every question of doctrine, history, or church practice that can and often does arise as the work unfolds. In the hour they died, holland tells us, they were quoting from and finding solace in the book of mormon. Elder holland shares the first step for young adults to.
Elder hollands powerful talk to a room full of unbelievers. Oct 05, 2009 elder holland gave a riveting sermon about the book of mormon in general conference yesterday sunday, oct 4, 2009. Brothers and sisters and friends, sister holland and i are as thrilled as you are to have been part of this wonderful evening tonight. This holiday season is the perfect time to celebrate and remember the life of our savior, and, in addition, to learn of his many names. Jun 28, 2018 i knew if i did live, it would be because of the blessings of the true gospel that the book of mormon teaches. Holland of the quorum of the twelve along with an explanation of the book of mormon and its witness of jesus christ as the savior of the world is included in the most recent mormon message called the book of mormon. His testimony at the end of this book is worth the purchase price alone. God always provide safety for the soul and with the book of mormon, he has again done that in our time. The book of mormon has brought me closer to christ and caused me to love the bible more than ever. I always look forward to his talks, because the second i see his face on the screen, i know to buckle up, because im about to get blasted in the face by something awesome.
Holland, a member of the quorum of the twelve apostles, gave the closing remarks for the book of mormon chiasmus conference, on august 16. Elder hollands testimony of the book of mormon a powerful witness from an apostle of the lord. With more than 30 speakers drawn from the leadership of the church, there are always many talks that touch our current individual needs and sensitivities. Elder holland s visit and testimony inspire asia area saints. Joseph smith was not given the same blessing that god gave sister holland, for it was required of him to give his life for his testimony, said elder holland. Jan 02, 2016 elder holland then declared his own testimony of the book of mormon, but not before asking a penetrating question to those who question the books divinity. Viewers react to elder hollands testimony of the book of mormon. Safety for the soul is a great talk given by apostle of the lord, jeffrey r holland and is one of my favorites. The book of mormon chiasmus conference was held at the byu campus. Brother holland, i cant say yet that i know the church is true, but i believe it is. As one of a thousand elements of my own testimony of the divinity of the book of mormon, i submit this as yet one more evidence of its truthfulness. Oct 05, 2009 elder holland gave a stirring talk on the book of mormon in the sunday afternoon session of conference, on october 4th. Holland bears his testimony of the atonement of the savior. After serving as an apostle of the lord and studying the names of christ for 25 years, elder holland s new book, witness for his names, shares some insights into the various names of christ.
Elder hollands visit and testimony inspire asia area. The very copy from which high red the same corner of the page to turn down still visible. Viewers react to elder holland s testimony of the book of mormon. The apostle also declared about the truthfulness of the book of mormon and that one must take a doordie stand regarding the restoration of the gospel of jesus christ and the divine nature of the book. Nevertheless, the reality of those plates, the substance of them if you will, and the evidence that comes to us from them in the form of the book of mormon is at the heart, at the very center, of the hope and testimony and conviction of this work that is unshakably within me forever. Standing like sentinels at the gate of the book, elder holland concluded, nephi, jacob, and isaiah admit us into the scriptural presence of the lord. A modernday apostle describes the unwavering faith the churchs founders showed, even in the face of death, to remain true to their testimonies of the book of mormon. Interlude elder hollands powerful talk to a room full. Elder holland reminds viewers that of all the names god could be known by, there is but one that he has chosen for himself.
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