Elder and sister holland identify the most important figure. Oct 05, 2009 elder holland gave a riveting sermon about the book of mormon in general conference yesterday sunday, oct 4, 2009. 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. 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.
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. 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. The whole book is awesome, but the final chapter in which elder holland bears his testimony is magnificent. His testimony highlights that modern apostolic witnesses have born testimony of the nephite record. In the hour they died, holland tells us, they were quoting from and finding solace in the book of mormon. Holland of the quorum of the twelve apostles from safety for the soul, ensign, nov.
Aug 20, 2019 the value of the book of mormon lies not in the miracle of its translation, miraculous as it was. Interlude elder hollands powerful talk to a room full. 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 holland reasoned, one could convincingly argue that the primary purpose for recording, preserving, and then translating this information on the small plates of nephi were to bring forth to the dispensation of the fullness of times the testimony of these three witnesses in plainness and clarity cf. Welch after the chiasmus jubilee celebrating the 50th anniversary of the discovery of chiasmus in the book of mormon. The book of mormon chiasmus conference was held at the byu campus. New post by elder holland reveals his testimony of the book of mormon. Elder holland testifies boldly of the truth of the book of.
This talk will be quoted for a long time to come, and elder holland has quickly become a favorite for many lds apologists. 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. Holland s testimony of the book of mormon general conference is always enjoyable and uplifting. 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. The twoday conference included presentations by latterday saints and scholars of other faiths discussing chiasmus in the bible and other texts, including the book of mormon chiasmus, which comes from the greek for crossing or diagonal arrangement, is a rhetorical or literary figure in which words, grammatical constructions or concepts are repeated in reverse order. 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. No misfortune is so bad that whining about it wont make it worse. Some blessings come soon, some come late, and some dont come until heaven. I quickly realized i needed to have a copy of my own.
The messianic message of the book of mormon, elder holland has produced a thorough and readable survey of mormon christology as embodied by the book of mormon. Oct 05, 2009 elder holland s testimony of the book of mormon. A powerful testimony of christ, the book of mormon, and joseph smith. We still need always and forever that spiritual confirmation in the heart of which weve. It comes as no surprise that it was delivered by elder holland. Holland delivers a stirring testimony of the book of mormon to believers, nonbelievers and former belie. Mormon apostle misled members with his book of mormon prop.
New post by elder holland reveals his testimony of the book. Jeffrey roy holland born december 3, 1940 is an american educator and religious leader. Following those words came one of the most powerful apostolic witnesses of the book of mormon. Using his personal experience, he reminded others of the powerful strength and testimony that comes with reading the. I testify that the book of mormon is the sacred expression of christs great last covenant with mankind. Jun 28, 2018 during the 2018 mission leadership seminar, elder and sister holland addressed the topic, christ and the book of mormon, focusing their remarks on doctrine and covenants 5. Elder holland speaks on testimony at book of mormon chiasmus. The book of mormon is a gift from god to all humankind, and he has commanded his people that they should persuade all men to repentance. Please take the time to read the talk in its entirety it isnt very long and also watch the video of his delivery at the end of this post, which adds a whole other dimension to his words. I did not sail with the brother of jared in crossing an ocean, settling.
When elder holland wanted to use the book in his general conference address, he asked church historians how he should handle the aging text. They come as a gift from god, delivered and confirmed to our soul by the holy ghost in his divine role as. Elder holland gave a riveting sermon about the book of mormon in general conference yesterday sunday, oct 4, 2009. Holland told a moving story of how, before leaving for carthage and eventual martyrdom, hyrum smith read from the book of mormon. Elder holland on faith, doubt, and testimony lehis library. Elder jeffrey holland bears his testimony in the garden of. Elder hollands 10 best talks of all time utahvalley360.
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. 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. Elder stevenson shares his testimony of the ongoing restoration of the gospel of jesus christ. 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. Apr 09, 20 it comes as no surprise that it was delivered by elder holland. The crucial step we sometimes miss when talking about repentance elder neil l. May 18, 2009 the entire book is a classic, but particularly in the final chapter, elder holland bears powerful witness of the book of mormon. 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.
As a member of the quorum of the twelve, holland is accepted by the church as a prophet, seer, and revelator. For 179 years this book has been examined, and attacked. Elder holland claims to hold the very copy of the book of mormon that bethsheba, hyrum smiths wife, had in her possession from which hyrum smith the prophets brother read to her and had turned the corner of the page down from where he read. It led me to and taught me to love the lord jesus christ, to glimpse his merciful. Elder hollands 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. But his witness, his testimony was of that god and of that son jesus of those spiritual truths, of. Faith and testimony, gospel devotion and church loyalty, conviction so strong it leads to covenants and consecration are ultimately matters of the spirit. I also likes his explanation that those entering apostasy must go over, under, or around the book of mormon. Elder hollands testimony of the book of mormon youtube video on may 3, 2010 perhaps as part of your family home evening program. Andersen, adapted from the divine gift of forgiveness the april pick for lds living book club is the divine gift of forgiveness by elder neil l. My letter to elder holland re book of mormon very long. 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.
It began with joseph smith, and it is still happening today. Elder holland shares his testimony of the book of mormon and the ministry of joseph and hyrum smith. Because gloves can make hands less nimble, sometimes leading to accidental tears, elder. Elder holland explained that our testimonies are fundamentally based on spiritual. Holland holds an 1841 book of mormon that hyrum smith owned. The entire book is a classic, but particularly in the final chapter, elder holland bears powerful witness of the book of mormon. Elder hollands testimony of the book of mormon youtube video. Christ and the new covenant meet your next favorite book. Nov 18, 2014 elder jeffrey holland bears his testimony in the garden of gethsemane inspirational video stay safe and healthy.
Elder and sister holland identify the most important. 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. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. May 3rd challenge elder holland youtube forwarded from my mission president, who works for the audiovisual department of the church. Holland of the quorum of the twelve along with an explanation of the book of mormon and its witness of jesus christ as the. Elder hollands powerful talk to a room full of unbelievers. As i read the entire book, i could hear elder hollands distinctive voice in my mind. I also really enjoyed elder hollands testimony, it was great. Elder holland bears testimony of the book of mormon in new. 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 lds churchs quorum of the twelve apostles, left, speaks with law and religion scholar john w. 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 author of these truth claims essays provided to mormon stories, michael brown, shared his testimony as follows. This conference, held on august 16, celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of the discovery of chiasmus in the book of mormon. 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. According to elder holland, preeminent in the lords arsenal to combat the evils of the world is the book of mormon, as the book is infused with the power of christ to counter all troubles in all timesincluding the end of times.
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. Elder holland speaks on testimony at book of mormon. 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. A modernday apostle describes the unwavering faith churchs founders showed, even in the face of death, to remain true to their testimonies.
Chiasmus 50th anniversary, jsb, brigham young university. The book of mormon has given her life over and over again, she added. Apr 26, 2018 elder holland s testimony of the book of mormon a powerful witness from an apostle of the lord. Elder hollands mission president seminar on the book of. 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. As i read the entire book, i could hear elder holland s distinctive voice in my mind. My letter to elder holland re book of mormon heres your reply, assuming youre still a member. The great worth of the book of mormon is that it is another testament of jesus christ. Elder holland shares his testimony of the book of mormon and the ministry of. My testimony of the book of mormon by elder jeffrey r. 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.
Oct 04, 2009 elder holland has such a staunch testimony of the book of mormon, jesus christ, and the prophet joseph smith. How, asked elder holland, could anyone believe that joseph wrote the book either himself or as part of a conspiracy to. If you dont think the book of mormon matters to your missionaries you look at me. Holland bore powerful testimony of the divine authenticity of the book of mormon during the october 2009 general conference. My life by gogo goff testimony of the book of mormon. May 05, 2010 may 3rd challenge elder holland youtube forwarded from my mission president, who works for the audiovisual department of the church. Feb 23, 2020 new post by elder holland reveals his testimony of the book of mormon posted by guest author feb 23, 2020 book of mormon 0 young friends, i know it will stun you, shock you, perhaps even offend you that i was your age once and can remember some of the challenges i faced, some of the angst i felt as a young adult. There are so many quotable lines from his talk, but below are a selection of them. Im not suggesting that elder holland was speaking as a prophet in that moment, its a fairly info.
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. Elder hollands testimony of the book of mormon a powerful witness from an apostle of the lord. Safety for the soul the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Thanks to all who made our living the book of mormon activity so memorable. 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. Let me quote a very powerful comment from president ezra taft benson, who said, the book of mormon is the keystone of our testimony. Church leaders and missionaries often instruct members and investigators of the religion that once they confirm through prayer that the book of mormon is. New post by elder holland reveals his testimony of the. 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. I believe elder hollands talk fulfills the prophecy of president bensons pulpits aflame remark in his flooding the earth talk 20some years ago. We assume those temples were about like our temples.
Pages public figure blogger my life by gogo goff videos testimony of the book of. 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. Viewers react to elder hollands testimony of the book of mormon. Its four major authorsnephi, jacob, mormon, and moroniwere all eyewitnesses of the lord, as was joseph, the inspired translator of that book. In this section, dated march 1829, the lord tells joseph smith he has the gift to translate the book of mormon and that he will grant unto joseph no other gift. Introducing a major new doctrinal work written by elder jeffrey r. My life by gogo goff testimony of the book of mormon facebook. The origins of the book of mormon have been criticized.
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. Brothers and sisters and friends, sister holland and i are as thrilled as you are to have been part of this wonderful evening tonight. Holland, one of the twelve apostles and the former president of brigham young university, you really should see it. Elder holland gave a stirring talk on the book of mormon in the sunday afternoon session of conference, on october 4th. Interlude elder hollands powerful talk to a room full of. 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. It was a autographed copy, as my mission president was elder hollands brotherinlaw.
Elder holland speaks at book of mormon chiasmus conference. 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. 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. The apostle relates how the two men went to their martyrdom pondering the truths of the book of mormon. In light of a recent conversation with several critics, i decided to type out a significant portion of that witness and post it here. Holland who shares his apostolic witness of the central figure of the book of mormon the lord jesus christ.
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