Jeffrey r holland testimony of book of mormon

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 hollands comprehensive study documents why this ancient nephite record is truly another testament. This conference, held on august 16, celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of the discovery of chiasmus in the book of mormon. His testimony at the end of this book is worth the purchase price alone. I hold in my hand that book, the very copy from which hyrum read, the same corner of the page turned down still visible. The messianic message of the book of mormon holland, jeffrey r. The talk, entitled be ye therefore perfect eventually was rumored to put the nail in the coffin of the argument levied against the church that it holds to an. 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. Togather saints testimony of the book of mormon facebook. See more ideas about lds quotes, church quotes and elder holland. Elder hollands 10 best talks of all time utahvalley360. The origins of the book of mormon have been criticized. This is a wonderful, moving, personal look at the book of mormon written by elder jeffrey r. Compare elder hollands comments here with the observation by joseph m.

As a member of the quorum of the twelve, holland is accepted by the church as a prophet, seer, and revelator. If you dont think the book of mormon matters to your missionaries you look at me. Holland was ordained a member of the quorum of the twelve apostles of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints on june 23, 1994. A complete list of his conference talks is available at from are we not all beggars. If the book of mormon is true, our message to the world is truth. My letter to elder holland re book of mormon very long. Introducing a major new doctrinal work written by elder jeffrey r. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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.

A more recent and very powerful comment to the same effect is from president ezra taft benson, who said. The book of mormon is the keystone of our testimony. Testimony of the book of mormon latterday saints channel. Hollands testimony of the book of mormon general conference is always enjoyable and uplifting. 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. Readers of the book of mormon are undoubtedly familiar with the three witnesses. Holland noted how implausible such conduct is if hyrum knew or believed the book of mormon to be a hoax. Holland testimony of the book of mormon and joseph. He bore testimony of the book of mormon like i have never heard before who can doubt, after hearing his address of that book of scripture, that he knows with absolute certainty that it is true, and that it is another testament of the savior. In what would be the most startling moment of his early ministry, jesus stood up in his home synagogue in nazareth and read these words prophesied by isaiah and recorded in. But his witness, his testimony was of that god and of that son jesus of those spiritual truths, of.

He bore testimony of the book of mormon like i have never heard before who can doubt, after hearing his address of that book of scripture, that he knows with absolute certainty that it is true, and that it is another testament of the savior jesus christ. Holland, one of the twelve apostles and the former president of brigham young university, you really should see it. Heres how you can watch freeofcharge lindsey williams this article was originally published on april 9, 2020. Jeffrey roy holland born december 3, 1940 is an american educator and religious leader. The testimony of these three prophets interlink in order to establish the veracity and power of each others witness of christ.

On friday, may 1, 2020, byu womens conference will be held online as a virtual gathering with addresses from church leaders and other latterday saints available to. In that sense the book of mormon is not only the testimony of nephi and alma and mormon and moroni, but it is also the testimony of joseph smith and brigham young and spencer w. 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. 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. 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 church quotes, lds quotes and holland quotes. 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. 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. Using his personal experience, he reminded others of the powerful strength and testimony that comes with reading the book of mormon. 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.

Holland, christ and the new covenant salt lake city, ut. However, within the pages of the book of mormon itself are the combined testimony of three ancient witnesses. Later, when actually incarcerated in the jail, joseph, the prophet bore a powerful testimony of the divine authenticity of the book of mormon. Elder holland testifies boldly of the truth of the book of. 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. 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.

Spencer that links the three witnesses nephi, isaiah, jacob with the angelic. Holland, a member of the quorum of the twelve apostles, features the role of jesus christ as the principal and commanding figure in the book of mormon, from first chapter to last. Shortly thereafter, pistol and ball would take the lives of these two testators. I quickly realized i needed to have a copy of my own. 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. At the october 2009 latter day saint general conference lds apostle jeffrey holland gave a testimony of the book of mormon. Elder hollands mission president seminar on the book of mormon. 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. It was a autographed copy, as my mission president was elder hollands brotherinlaw. Holland of the quorum of the twelve symposium on the book of mormon, 9 august 1994, byu. One of my favorite testimonies of the book of mormon came from elder jeffrey r.

My letter to elder holland re book of mormon heres your reply, assuming youre still a member. Feb 11, 2019 explore corrinatinneys board jeffrey r. Oct 04, 2009 elder holland has such a staunch testimony of the book of mormon, jesus christ, and the prophet joseph smith. My testimony of the book of mormon by elder jeffrey r. 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. 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. I did not sail with the brother of jared in crossing an ocean, settling. Holland told a moving story of how, before leaving for carthage and eventual martyrdom, hyrum smith read from the book of mormon. 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 book of mormon. While on my mission several years ago, my mission president let me borrow elder jeffrey r.

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. Just as all scripture is, in a sense, one in gods hand, so are all the prophets who. Holland holds an 1841 book of mormon that hyrum smith owned. I loved general conference my absolute favorite talk was by elder jeffrey r. 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 hollands mission president seminar on the book of. Holland who shares his apostolic witness of the central figure of the book of mormon the lord jesus christ. During last falls general conference, i had two latterday saints recommend that i listen to the talk given by elder jeffrey r. Elder holland s mission president seminar on the book of mormon. Mormon apostle misled members with his book of mormon prop. 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. His testimony highlights that modern apostolic witnesses have born testimony of the nephite record. It was given by elder holland to the new mission presidents in 1997.

Later when actually incarcerated in the jail, joseph the prophet bore a powerful testimony of the divine authenticity of the book of mormon. At the time of this call, elder holland was serving as a member of the first quorum of the seventy, to which he had been called on april 1, 1989. I have uploaded one of the best talks i have ever heard on the book of mormon to our youtube channel. The one thing in time and eternity does not fail us, and that is the pure love of the lord jesus christ as manifest in his atoning sacrifice. Holland of the quorum of the twelve apostles from safety for the soul, ensign, nov. Holland was a member of the quorum of the twelve apostles of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints when this devotional address was given on 16 august 2016 during byu campus education. Obviously one of the influential, representative figures in this generation of such work is our friend and colleague john w. 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. Holland s testimony of the book of mormon general conference is always enjoyable and uplifting. Below are a few quotations from selected general conference talks 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.