I know the book of mormon is the word of god brought to us through joseph smith. Pause for a moment and picture a copy of the book of mormon. Elder holland on love and loyalty daves mormon inquiry. As i read the entire book, i could hear elder hollands distinctive voice in my mind. His testimony at the end of this book is worth the purchase price alone. 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. Elder hollands testimony of the book of mormon facebook. Holland of the quorum of the twelve dared to show his face at an apologetics fest of sorts at byu, the celebration of 50 years of chiasmus research in the book of mormon. 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. Elder hollands testimony of the book of mormon youtube video.
How the book of mormon design has changed over the last 100 years kelsey berteaux editors note. He then bore testimony that apostolic keys are once again on the earth, held by the apostles who lead the lds church. Elder holland testifies boldly of the truth of the book of. I love elder holland and his special witness of the savior and of the book of mormon. I really hope people who are unsure what the balance is of human and divine content in the book of mormon wont feel his talk as rejection, or as a reason to distance themselves from the church. Holland, a member of the church of jesus christ of. Welch after the chiasmus jubilee celebrating the 50th anniversary of the discovery of chiasmus in the book of mormon. In 1982, the phrase another testament of jesus christ was added as a subtitle to the book of mormon. These chapters have inspired me, taught me and are perennial favorites. Elder holland speaks at book of mormon chiasmus conference. 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. Among them were the brother of jared, 11 zenock, neum, and zenos. Elder and sister holland identify the most important.
New post by elder holland reveals his testimony of the book of mormon. Reuben clark law school at byu, was the first member of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints to find chiasmi in the book of mormon. Elder holland speaks on testimony at book of mormon. This introductory utterance from the resurrected son of god constitutes my only text today. Elder and sister holland addressed the topic, christ and the book of mormon. A testimony of the book of mormon church of jesus christ. It was a autographed copy, as my mission president was elder holland s brotherinlaw. The great worth of the book of mormon is that it is another testament of jesus christ. Since my conversion to christianity, i have loved and studied the bible. Elder hollands testimony of the book of mormon lds living. Last year i spoke on the mormon experience as refugees in 19thcentury america. A powerful testimony of christ, the book of mormon, and joseph smith. The book of mormon has given her life over and over again, she added. The entire book is a classic, but particularly in the final chapter, elder holland bears powerful witness of the book of mormon.
Why is the book of mormon another testament of jesus. Elder hollands 10 best talks of all time utahvalley360. Elder holland explained that our testimonies are fundamentally based on spiritual confirmation. Elder hollands testimony of the book of mormon a powerful witness from an apostle of the lord.
This story was originally published in december 2015. In making our case for the restored gospel of jesus christ, i believe. Jesus christ, for this ldsmormon girls camp i go to. Nor does the spirit, which testifies of the book of mormon, confirm the historical reality of the book. As one of a thousand elements of my own testimony of the divinity of the book of mormon, i. 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. My letter to elder holland re book of mormon very long. He closed bearing testimony to three particular groups of people. Holland of the lds churchs quorum of the twelve apostles, left, speaks with law and religion scholar john w. As a member of the quorum of the twelve, holland is accepted by the church as a prophet, seer, and revelator. Some may wonder what it means that the book of mormon is another testament and why this additional description is so important. Instead, it is a collection of personal essays that give meaningful insights into the stories and doctrines of the book of mormon. In the hour they died, holland tells us, they were quoting from and finding solace in the book of mormon. The testimony of these three prophets interlink in order to establish the veracity and power of each others witness of christ.
It was a autographed copy, as my mission president was elder hollands brotherinlaw. It led me to and taught me to love the lord jesus christ, to. As a member of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints blessed with the knowledge contained in the book of mormon i seek to share with the world what i. New post by elder holland reveals his testimony of the. After reading the book of mormon in prison 18 years ago, my life was completely changed from criminal. The book of mormon holds a special place in my heart. I respect him and know he is a true disciple of christ. Elder hollands testimony of the book of mormon youtube video on may 3, 2010. Numerous church leaders, including elder jeffrey r. Testimony of the book of mormon church of jesus christ. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints youtube. The book of mormon has filled my heart with so much joy and light and hope. This conference, held on august 16, celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of the discovery of chiasmus in the book of mormon.
Apr 26, 2018 elder hollands testimony of the book of mormon a powerful witness from an apostle of the lord. New post by elder holland reveals his testimony of the book. According to, chiasmus is one aspect of the ancient israelites way of writing. Elder and sister holland identify the most important figure. I hold in my hand that book, the very copy from which hyrum read, the same corner of the page turned down still visible. I was moved by elder hollands speech, and took it as eloquent testimony of his belief in the divine origins of the book of mormon. However, within the pages of the book of mormon itself are the combined testimony of three ancient witnesses. This is the media channel of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Holland eloquently explained, 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 of christ. The lds church teaches members from childhood to rely upon feeling the spirit to confirm truth, promoting a personal connection to god which stems from its uniquely powerful priesthoodconferred gift of the spirit.
It led me to and taught me to love the lord jesus christ, to glimpse his merciful. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints by elder jeffrey r. Mormon apostle misled members with his book of mormon prop. I am grateful to baroness nicholson for this invitation to speak at this important and significant conference once again. April 26, 2018 elder hollands testimony of the book of mormon a powerful witness from an apostle of the lord.
The whole book is awesome, but the final chapter in which elder holland bears his testimony is magnificent. Elder jeffrey holland bears his testimony in the garden of. Introducing a major new doctrinal work written by elder jeffrey r. I testify that the book of mormon is the sacred expression of christs great last covenant with mankind. The following summaries provide several different ways to understand the meaning and purpose of this added subtitle. May 05, 2010 may 3rd challenge elder holland youtube forwarded from my mission president, who works for the audiovisual department of the church. The apostle relates how the two men went to their martyrdom pondering the truths of the book of mormon. 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. Holland bore powerful testimony of the divine authenticity of the book of mormon during the october 2009 general conference. Of course, the book of mormon is not the churchs only missionary. It is being shared again to celebrate the 190th anniversary of the publication of the book of mormon. Reaction to the video abounded in several mediums, including youtube, facebook and the mormon channel. Elder holland has such a staunch testimony of the book of mormon, jesus christ, and the prophet joseph smith.
May 18, 2009 while on my mission several years ago, my mission president let me borrow elder jeffrey r. Let me quote a very powerful comment from president ezra taft benson, who said, the book of mormon is the keystone of our testimony. It was written for us in our day and will help us specifically if we study it, seeking guidance from its pages. The book of mormon chiasmus conference was held at the byu campus.
I quickly realized i needed to have a copy of my own. Nov 18, 2014 elder jeffrey holland bears his testimony in the garden of gethsemane inspirational video nov 18, 2014 elder jeffrey holland bears his testimony in the garden of gethsemane inspirational video. Holland spoke about the power of the book of mormon during the church of jesus christ of latterday saints 179th semiannual general conference with that very book in hand. Elder holland speaks on testimony at book of mormon chiasmus. Readers of the book of mormon are undoubtedly familiar with the three witnesses. Oct 07, 2009 since my conversion to christianity, i have loved and studied the bible. Holland, however, puts an unusual twist on the meaning of the parable, rendering it not only unbiblical but contrary to the book of mormon as well.
I knew if i did live, it would be because of the blessings of the true gospel that the book of mormon teaches. 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. 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. Shortly thereafter, pistol and ball would take the lives of these two testators. The church changed my life and inspired me to be baptized at the age of 26. One of the most powerful testimonies of the book of mormon. Testimony of the book of mormon latterday saints channel. Testimony of the book of mormon the church of jesus christ of. My top 10 chapters in the book of mormon the gospel home. His voice impassioned, holland explained it was the book used by lds church founder joseph smiths brother hyrum as a source of comfort as the brothers faced imminent martyrdom in 1844. 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. There is a power in the book that will begin to flow into your life the moment you begin a serious study of the book. Holland in a recent general conference said, when a child reads the book of mormon for the first time and is enamored with abinadis courage or the march of 2,000 stripling warriors, we can gently add that jesus is the omnipresent central figure in this marvelous chronicle, standing like a colossus over virtually every.
Elder holland on lds apologetics mormanity a mormon. It is not just that the book of mormon bears testimony of christ, though it indeed does that, too. My letter to elder holland re book of mormon heres your reply, assuming youre still a member. Christ and the new covenant kindle edition by holland. Elder and sister holland identify the most important figure in the. Living the teachings of this church strengthens my testimony of jesus christ. The value of the book of mormon lies not in the miracle of its translation, miraculous as it was. The prophet joseph smith who translated the book of mormon said.
Viewers react to elder hollands testimony and explanation. 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. Every conference proves these men to be apostles of god. I felt prompted to share my testimony of the book of mormon with you. Grant palmer aptly writes, when a person experiences the spirit at a protestant revival meeting or when reading the book of mormon, it is not my belief that the powerful feelings prove the truthfulness of the doctrines heard, taught, or read.
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. 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. 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. 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. 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.
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. How, asked elder holland, could anyone believe that joseph wrote the book either himself or as part of a conspiracy to. Jeffrey roy holland born december 3, 1940 is an american educator and religious leader. 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. 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. Later when actually incarcerated in the jail, joseph the prophet bore a powerful testimony of the divine authenticity of the book of mormon. Unless otherwise indicated, all content on this channel is ed by intel. His testimony highlights that modern apostolic witnesses have born testimony of the nephite record. Thus, some form of christs name is used on an average of one reference for every 1. Elder holland on lds apologetics mormanity a mormon blog. Church leaders and missionaries often instruct members and investigators of the religion that once they confirm through prayer that the book of mormon is true, they can then. This is a wonderful, moving, personal look at the book of mormon written by elder jeffrey r. 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 of engaging the head as well as the heart, with the force of fact as well as the force of feeling. Aug 25, 2017 the book of mormon chiasmus conference was held at the byu campus.
I have suffered the will of the father in all things from the beginning. Transcript of elder holland at 2017 windsor conference. Aug 08, 2017 then on august 16, 2017, elder jeffrey r. As i read the entire book, i could hear elder holland s distinctive voice in my mind. Its four major authorsnephi, jacob, mormon, and moroniwere all eyewitnesses of the lord, as was joseph, the inspired translator of that book. The book of mormon testifies of christ and his mission here on the earth. I could feel the truth emanating from elder holland and i can testify that the book is true. Holland who shares his apostolic witness of the central figure of the book of mormon the lord jesus christ. 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. Why is the book of mormon another testament of jesus christ. 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. The book of mormon has been organized into 6,607 verses, of which 3,925 refer to jesus christ, employing more than 100 titles. One of the beautiful reminders in this magnificent passage, even with its splendor and royalty and sense of triumph, is the gentle declaration that through all of his power and majesty, christ is still the sonthe son as taught by abinadi and other book of mormon prophetshumble, obedient, submissive, willing to yield to. The book of mormon has brought me closer to christ and caused me to love the bible more than ever.
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