Holland fairmormon answers wiki table of contents 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. Elder holland testifies boldly of the truth of the book of. Brothers and sisters and friends, sister holland and i are as thrilled as you are to have been part of this wonderful evening tonight. I always look forward to his talks, because the second i see his face on the screen, i know to buckle up, because im. Holland has written a book that speaks to all who have trials and adversity in their life. Elder holland explained that our testimonies are fundamentally based on spiritual. See more ideas about church quotes, lds quotes and holland quotes. Holland bore powerful testimony of the divine authenticity of the book of mormon during the october 2009 general conference. Shortly thereafter, pistol and ball would take the lives of these two test stators in this their greatest and last hour of need, i ask you would these men blast theme before god by continuing to fix. The book of mormon is the word of god brother hagen. 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.
This is a question that popped into my head as i watched the newest book of mormon video about the wellknown story of alma and amulek. 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. Hollands testimony of the book of mormon general conference is always enjoyable and uplifting. Holland who shares his apostolic witness of the central figure of the book of mormon the lord jesus christ. My letter to elder holland re book of mormon heres your reply, assuming youre still a member. 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 you will. This book is an excellent reference manual for anyone seriously wanting to get better acquainted with the lord jesus christ and the prophesies concerning his role before, during, and after his mortal life. Elder holland has such a staunch testimony of the book of mormon, jesus christ, and the prophet joseph smith. Helping young people connect the dots lds living the name bradley r. Elder hollands mission president seminar on the book of mormon. Just as the arch crumbles if the keystone is removed, so does all the church stand or fall with the truthfulness of the book of mormon.
Holland speaks out on the book of mormon and the failed attempts of critics to explain it away if you missed the general conference talk by elder jeffrey r. My letter to elder holland re book of mormon very long. Holland delivers a stirring testimony of the book of mormon to believers, nonbelievers and former believers. The book of mormon is the most important religious text to be revealed from god to man since the writings of the new testament were compiled nearly two millennia ago. Holland, one of the twelve apostles and the former president of brigham young university, you really should see it. The origins of the book of mormon have been criticized. He is one of the few people i really trust to tell it like it is. Holland of the quorum of the twelve apostles from safety for the soul, ensign, nov. Chiasmus 50th anniversary, jsb, brigham young university. I have uploaded one of the best talks i have ever heard on the book of mormon to our youtube channel. If we were to identify general sections of scripture that are absolutely central to the mission of the book of mormon, im not sure that there are any more important pages in the book than those that start with 2 nephi 25 and conclude with nephis testimony at the end of chapter 33. He teaches from the scriptures and his many quotes from christ teach faith and trust.
It was given by elder holland to the new mission presidents in 1997. He said, i testify that one cannot come to full faith in this latterday work and thereby find the fullest measure of peace and comfort in these our times until he or she embraces the divinity of the book of mormon and the. I want it absolutely clear when i stand before the judgment bar of god that i declared to the world that the book of mormon is true. The testimony of these three prophets interlink in order to establish the veracity and power of each others. In the meeting was elder teixeira of the seventy, our current area president, and his wife, and also elder herbertson of the seventy and his wife, along with pres. 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. His testimony highlights that modern apostolic witnesses have born testimony of the nephite record. This conference, held on august 16, celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of the. At the october 2009 latter day saint general conference lds apostle jeffrey holland gave a testimony of the book of mormon. I did not sail with the brother of jared in crossing an ocean, settling. 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. On saturday we had the privilege of having a missionary meeting with all the missionaries in scotland, and meeting an apostle of the lord, elder jeffrey r.
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. Later, when actually incarcerated in the jail, joseph, the prophet bore a powerful testimony of the divine authenticity of the book of mormon. A more recent and very powerful comment to the same effect is from president ezra taft benson, who said. Elder hollands 10 best talks of all time utahvalley360.
Oct 04, 2009 elder holland has such a staunch testimony of the book of mormon, jesus christ, and the prophet joseph smith. The fact that, even as he sensed he was marching into the jaws of death awaiting him at carthage, joseph smith still refused to deny the. My testimony of the book of mormon by elder jeffrey r. Togather saints testimony of the book of mormon facebook.
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. However, within the pages of the book of mormon itself are the combined testimony of three ancient witnesses. Holland holds an 1841 book of mormon that hyrum smith owned. Below youll find a list of all posts that have been tagged as jeffrey r. Shortly thereafter, pistol and ball would take the lives of these two testators. I hold in my hand that book, the very copy from which hyrum read, the same corner of the page turned down still visible.
Holland testimony of the book of mormon and joseph. Using his personal experience, he reminded others of the powerful strength and testimony that comes with reading the. Holland, be ye therefore perfecteventually, general conference, october 2017 on the official lds church website this final quote hits the nail on the head and is the hope of all christians everywhere. Holland, october 2009 safety for the soul let me quote a very powerful comment from president ezra taft benson, who said, the book of mormon is the keystone of our testimony. Holland s testimony of the book of mormon general conference is always enjoyable and uplifting. This is a wonderful, moving, personal look at the book of mormon written by elder jeffrey r. One of my favorite testimonies of the book of mormon came from elder jeffrey r. Trusting jesus kindle edition by holland, 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. 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. 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. Jeffery holland is extremely knowledgeable about his subject matter. Brother wilcox is widely known for his work at byu and. Introducing a major new doctrinal work written by elder jeffrey r. When joseph smith and his brother hyrum started for carthage to face what they knew would be an imminent martyrdom, hyrum read these words to comfort the heart of his brother. Using his personal experience, he reminded others of the powerful strength and testimony that comes with reading the book of mormon. I found answers to some of the problems i was having and am so grateful to have this book. This conference, held on august 16, celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of the discovery of chiasmus in the book of mormon. Tom phillips, the second anointing, and mormon apostle jeffrey r. Feb 11, 2019 explore corrinatinneys board jeffrey r. He served as the ninth president of brigham young university and is a.
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 testimony of these three prophets interlink in order to establish the veracity and power of each others witness of christ. But his witness, his testimony was of that god and of that son jesus of those spiritual truths, of. Holland of the quorum of the twelve symposium on the book of mormon, 9 august 1994, byu. His testimony at the end of this book is worth the purchase price alone. Wilcox may have sounded familiar to many latterday saints when he was announced as a member of the new young men general presidency in general conference, and rightly so. Jeffrey roy holland born december 3, 1940 is an american educator and religious leader. Heres an inspiring video where elder jeffrey holland of the quorum of the twelve relates the prophet joseph smiths own testimony of the truthfulness of the book of mormon just shortly before his martyrdom. See more ideas about lds quotes, church quotes and elder holland.
The book of mormon is the keystone of our testimony. Elder holland s mission president seminar on the book of mormon. 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. 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. Safety for the soul the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Readers of the book of mormon are undoubtedly familiar with the three witnesses. Later when actually incarcerated in the jail, joseph the prophet bore a powerful testimony of the divine authenticity of the book of mormon. Holland noted how implausible such conduct is if hyrum knew or believed the book of mormon to be a hoax.
Elder hollands testimony of the book of mormon facebook. Testimony of the book of mormon latterday saints channel. In light of that, it has always been significant to me that the book of mormon, one of the lords powerful keystones in this counteroffensive. 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. Elder holland referred to a modern last days testimony, that of joseph smith and his brother hyrum. If the book of mormon is true, our message to the world is truth. Shortly thereafter pistol and ball would take the lives of these two testators. Elder hollands testimony of the book of mormon a powerful witness from an apostle of the lord. Holland john dehlin april 27, 2015 church history, johns favorites, top 10 exmormon, top 10 truth claims, top 100, top mormon faith crisis stories 103 comments.
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