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. Aug 18, 2017 interlude elder hollands powerful talk to a room full of unbelievers posted august 18, 2017 jonathan neville last wednesday evening at the chiasmus jubilee, elder jeffrey r. That is the message with which the book of mormon begins, and that is the message with which it ends, calling all to come unto christ, and be perfected in him. At the october 2009 latter day saint general conference lds apostle jeffrey holland gave a testimony of the book of mormon. Elder hollands testimony of the book of mormon lds living. 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. Much has been said recently about changes and modifications in this record but, unfortunately, most of it has been said by those who have been unfriendly toward both the book itself and the church which endorses it. In all else that he accomplished in his brief 38 and a half years, joseph left us above all else the resolute legacy of divine revelationnot a. One of my favorite testimonies of the book of mormon came from elder jeffrey r. 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. 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 their lives, their honor and their own search for eternal salvation on a book. I quickly realized i needed to have a copy of my own. I have read the book of mormon many times in my life.
Holland, who is one of the twelve apostles in the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Anthropologists have maintained for decades that the american indians came to north america via the bering strait some 15,000 30, 000 years ago. Shortly thereafter, pistol and ball would take the lives of these two testators. Elder hollands 10 best talks of all time utahvalley360. During last falls general conference, i had two latterday saints recommend that i listen to the talk given by elder jeffrey r. Elder hollands testimony of the book of mormon facebook. 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, 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. The book of mormon is the word of god brother hagen. 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. The book of mormon purports to tell the true origins of the american indian, descendants of lehi and his family who left jerusalem in 600 b. Testimony of the book of mormon one speaker music plays as the title of the video shows up on the. 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 holds an 1841 book of mormon that hyrum smith owned. 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. 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 lord jesus christ of whom it. To make our exit from the church we must crawl over, under, or around the book of mormon. It was in the auditorium of the joseph smith building, which seats over 850 people. His testimony at the end of this book is worth the purchase price alone. 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.
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. Both joseph and hyrum bore a faithful testimony to the latterday work, and the coming forth of the book of mormon, and prophesied of the triumph of the gospel over all the earth, exhorting the brethren present to faithfulness and. Holland who shares his apostolic witness of the central figure of the book of mormon the lord jesus christ. Holland of the quorum of the twelve along with an explanation of the book of mormon and its witness of jesus. My letter to elder holland re book of mormon heres your reply, assuming youre still a member. I did not sail with the brother of jared in crossing an ocean, settling.
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. 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 is one of the few people i really trust to tell it like it is. If all reachable members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saintsas well as any interested nonmemberswould watch the youtube video of jeffrey r. Romney, of the mormon romneys, breaks a 5 year silence with this astounding retraction of his testimony of the divine authority of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, more commonly known as the mormon church. Mormon apostle misled members with his book of mormon prop. Togather saints testimony of the book of mormon facebook. And may we joyfully share our testimonies of its precious promises with all of gods children.
Jeffery holland is extremely knowledgeable about his subject matter. Its message spans the earth and brings its readers to a knowledge of the truth. 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 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. Holland bore powerful testimony of the divine authenticity of the book of mormon during the october 2009 general conference. The author of these truth claims essays provided to mormon stories, michael brown, shared his testimony as follows. 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.
He is an outstanding speaker, and the talks contained herein are excellent ones. 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. Elder hollands testimony of the book of mormon a powerful witness from an apostle of the lord. His implication that hyrum read to joseph, and his assertion that joseph quoted, or pondered, or even mentioned in passing the book of mormon is deliberately deceptive. Testimony of joseph smith joseph smiths life asked and answered the question do you believe god speaks to man. Elder holland undertakes to outline the book of mormon s central character and primary subject. Christ and the new covenant meet your next favorite book. Wilcox would go on to say, our challenge in life is to search for, create if you wish, the evidence, the substance, to put underneath the i know. It is my testimony that the book of mormon changes lives. Viewers react to elder hollands testimony of the book of mormon. The greatest filter in the world is the personal internal filter that comes from a deep and abiding testimony. I have often prayed to god to know if it is true, and without fail i have received the witness of the holy spirit that the book of mormon is the word of god. This is a picture of apostle holland holding a book of mormon at the october 2009 general conference. While on my mission several years ago, my mission president let me borrow elder jeffrey r.
Chiasmus 50th anniversary, jsb, brigham young university. Later, when actually incarcerated in the jail, joseph, the prophet bore a powerful testimony of the divine authenticity of the book of mormon. Holland of the quorum of the twelve apostles from safety for the soul, ensign, nov. Last wednesday evening at the chiasmus jubilee, elder jeffrey r. My testimony of the book of mormon 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.
Brothers and sisters and friends, sister holland and i are as thrilled as you are to have been part of this wonderful evening tonight. My letter to elder holland re book of mormon very long. Later when actually incarcerated in the jail, joseph the prophet bore a powerful testimony of the divine authenticity of the book of mormon. A modernday apostle describes the unwavering faith churchs founders showed, even in the face of death, to remain true to their testimonies. This is a wonderful, moving, personal look at the book of mormon written by elder jeffrey r. As the title indicates, this thesis is a consideration of selected changes that have been made in major editions of the book of mormon. Hollands testimony of the book of mormon general conference is always enjoyable and uplifting. 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 hold in my hand that book, the very copy from which hyrum read, the same corner of the page turned down still visible. We still need always and forever that spiritual confirmation in the heart of which weve. Elder holland has such a staunch testimony of the book of mormon, jesus christ, and the prophet joseph smith.
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. This conference, held on august 16, celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of the discovery of chiasmus in the book of mormon. Readers of the book of mormon are undoubtedly familiar with the three witnesses. Holland bore powerful testimony of the divine authenticity of the book of mormon during the october general conference.
Lest anyone conclude that i merely lack the powerful spiritual experiences and personal confirmation they received, allow me to share how i obtained my testimony. The talk, entitled be ye therefore perfect eventually was rumored to put the nail in the coffin of the argument levied against the. The testimony of these three prophets interlink in order to establish the veracity and power of each others witness of christ. 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 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 constitutes a powerful testimony of. Interlude elder hollands powerful talk to a room full of. If the book of mormon is true, our message to the world is truth. The origins of the book of mormon have been criticized. Oct 04, 2009 elder holland has such a staunch testimony of the book of mormon, jesus christ, and the prophet joseph smith. 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 holland explained that our testimonies are fundamentally based on spiritual. Elder hollands mission president seminar on the book of mormon. His testimony highlights that modern apostolic witnesses have born testimony of the nephite record. However, within the pages of the book of mormon itself are the combined testimony of three ancient witnesses.
I found the lord jesus christ within the covers of the book of mormon as a 19 year old walking through the rain and the mud of england. Elder holland referred to a modern last days testimony, that of joseph smith and his brother hyrum. Holland s testimony of the book of mormon general conference is always enjoyable and uplifting. I know that when i have tried my best to follow the teachings that are in the book, my life has been blessed. Holland has spoken of a thousand elements of my own testimony of the divinity of the book of mormon. The book of mormon is the keystone of our testimony. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints 30,195 views. Gordon b hinckley emotional final testimony duration. Testimony of the book of mormon latterday saints channel. 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. Elder hollands mission president seminar on the book of.
A more recent and very powerful comment to the same effect is from president ezra taft benson, who said. Though the title of this book is trusting jesus, that is not really a theme that runs throughout it. 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. 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. I dont know about you, but i dont get invited to many jubilees. Introducing a major new doctrinal work written by elder jeffrey r. Holland bearing testimony of the book of mormon, we could potentially achieve promoting that video to the youtube home page, based on volume of views. Trusting jesus kindle edition by holland, jeffrey r. Elder holland testifies boldly of the truth of the book of. But his witness, his testimony was of that god and of that son jesus of those spiritual truths, of.
Elder holland s comprehensive study documents why this ancient nephite record is truly another testament of jesus christ. Holland of the quorum of the twelve gave one of the most powerful talks ive ever heard. See more ideas about book of mormon, lds and latter day saints. Apr 18, 2010 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. This is a question that popped into my head as i watched the newest book of mormon video about the. If you dont think the book of mormon matters to your missionaries you look at me. It appears to be a culmination of years of personal scripture study, of many many sessions of putting thoughts and impressions onto paper, and trying to make sense of the scriptural text. Interlude elder hollands powerful talk to a room full. 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. An analysis of selected changes in major editions of the. This book of mormon passage perfectly describes depression. 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. 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. It was a autographed copy, as my mission president was elder holland s brotherinlaw.
Holland noted how implausible such conduct is if hyrum knew or believed the book of mormon to be a hoax. Safety for the soul the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. In one of the most pivotal moments of the book of mormon. Holland of the quorum of the twelve symposium on the book of mormon, 9 august 1994, byu my beloved brothers and sisters of the church educational system, what a delight it is for pat and for me to be back with you tonight in a religious education setting.