Why is the book of mormon another testament of jesus christ. Aug 25, 2017 the book of mormon chiasmus conference was held at the byu campus. His testimony highlights that modern apostolic witnesses have born testimony of the nephite record. Elder and sister holland identify the most important. This is a wonderful, moving, personal look at the book of mormon written by elder jeffrey r. Elder hollands testimony of the book of mormon facebook. How, asked elder holland, could anyone believe that joseph wrote the book either himself or as part of a conspiracy to. The value of the book of mormon lies not in the miracle of its translation, miraculous as it was. Welch after the chiasmus jubilee celebrating the 50th anniversary of the discovery of chiasmus in the book of mormon. 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.
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. I could feel the truth emanating from elder holland and i can testify that the book is true. This story was originally published in december 2015. The book of mormon has given her life over and over again, she added. As a member of the quorum of the twelve, holland is accepted by the church as a prophet, seer, and revelator. Holland, a member of the church of jesus christ of. Elder holland on lds apologetics mormanity a mormon. I knew if i did live, it would be because of the blessings of the true gospel that the book of mormon teaches.
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. I have suffered the will of the father in all things from the beginning. New post by elder holland reveals his testimony of the book of mormon. Last year i spoke on the mormon experience as refugees in 19thcentury america. Elder hollands testimony of the book of mormon youtube video. 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. Thus, some form of christs name is used on an average of one reference for every 1. I quickly realized i needed to have a copy of my own. A testimony of the book of mormon church of jesus christ. 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 church of jesus christ of latterday saints youtube. Of course, the book of mormon is not the churchs only missionary.
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. 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 the book of mormon design has changed over the last 100 years kelsey berteaux editors note. 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. 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. The prophet joseph smith who translated the book of mormon said. The testimony of these three prophets interlink in order to establish the veracity and power of each others witness of christ.
Elder holland has such a staunch testimony of the book of mormon, jesus christ, and the prophet joseph smith. 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. My letter to elder holland re book of mormon very long. 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. Aug 08, 2017 then on august 16, 2017, elder jeffrey r. My top 10 chapters in the book of mormon the gospel home. May 18, 2009 while on my mission several years ago, my mission president let me borrow elder jeffrey r. 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. Elder hollands 10 best talks of all time utahvalley360.
It is being shared again to celebrate the 190th anniversary of the publication 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. 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. 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. Reaction to the video abounded in several mediums, including youtube, facebook and the mormon channel. Testimony of the book of mormon the church of jesus christ of. 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. One of the most powerful testimonies of the book of mormon. I felt prompted to share my testimony of the book of mormon with you. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints by elder jeffrey r.
This conference, held on august 16, celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of the discovery of chiasmus in the book of mormon. Viewers react to elder hollands testimony and explanation. It was a autographed copy, as my mission president was elder holland s brotherinlaw. Jeffrey roy holland born december 3, 1940 is an american educator and religious leader. 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.
In the hour they died, holland tells us, they were quoting from and finding solace in the book of mormon. Holland who shares his apostolic witness of the central figure of the book of mormon the lord jesus christ. 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. Elder holland speaks at book of mormon chiasmus conference. Among them were the brother of jared, 11 zenock, neum, and zenos. The book of mormon chiasmus conference was held at the byu campus. Its four major authorsnephi, jacob, mormon, and moroniwere all eyewitnesses of the lord, as was joseph, the inspired translator of that book. Oct 07, 2009 since my conversion to christianity, i have loved and studied the bible. Holland bore powerful testimony of the divine authenticity of the book of mormon during the october 2009 general conference. New post by elder holland reveals his testimony of the book. The book of mormon has been organized into 6,607 verses, of which 3,925 refer to jesus christ, employing more than 100 titles. 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. In 1982, the phrase another testament of jesus christ was added as a subtitle to the book of mormon. Elder hollands testimony of the book of mormon a powerful witness from an apostle of the lord.
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. Testimony of the book of mormon latterday saints channel. 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 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. Mormon apostle misled members with his book of mormon prop. 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. Apr 26, 2018 elder hollands testimony of the book of mormon a powerful witness from an apostle of the lord. It was a autographed copy, as my mission president was elder hollands brotherinlaw. 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. It led me to and taught me to love the lord jesus christ, to. Elder hollands testimony of the book of mormon lds living. A powerful testimony of christ, the book of mormon, and joseph smith. 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. I love elder holland and his special witness of the savior and of the book of mormon.
Some may wonder what it means that the book of mormon is another testament and why this additional description is so important. Living the teachings of this church strengthens my testimony of jesus christ. 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. 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. Elder holland on love and loyalty daves mormon inquiry. Holland of the lds churchs quorum of the twelve apostles, left, speaks with law and religion scholar john w. May 05, 2010 may 3rd challenge elder holland youtube forwarded from my mission president, who works for the audiovisual department of the church. Why is the book of mormon another testament of jesus. Numerous church leaders, including elder jeffrey r. He then bore testimony that apostolic keys are once again on the earth, held by the apostles who lead the lds church. Every conference proves these men to be apostles of god. Jesus christ, for this ldsmormon girls camp i go to. As i read the entire book, i could hear elder hollands distinctive voice in my mind. New post by elder holland reveals his testimony of the.
Elder holland on lds apologetics mormanity a mormon blog. The whole book is awesome, but the final chapter in which elder holland bears his testimony is magnificent. 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. The book of mormon has filled my heart with so much joy and light and hope. It was written for us in our day and will help us specifically if we study it, seeking guidance from its pages. He closed bearing testimony to three particular groups of people. 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. 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. Christ and the new covenant kindle edition by holland. Instead, it is a collection of personal essays that give meaningful insights into the stories and doctrines of the book of mormon. Elder holland explained that our testimonies are fundamentally based on spiritual confirmation. Elder and sister holland identify the most important figure in the. The church changed my life and inspired me to be baptized at the age of 26.
Testimony of the book of mormon church of jesus christ. It led me to and taught me to love the lord jesus christ, to glimpse his merciful. Shortly thereafter, pistol and ball would take the lives of these two testators. Elder holland speaks on testimony at book of mormon. 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. These chapters have inspired me, taught me and are perennial favorites. 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. I know the book of mormon is the word of god brought to us through joseph smith.
Introducing a major new doctrinal work written by elder jeffrey r. It is not just that the book of mormon bears testimony of christ, though it indeed does that, too. I testify that the book of mormon is the sacred expression of christs great last covenant with mankind. 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. The book of mormon testifies of christ and his mission here on the earth. The great worth of the book of mormon is that it is another testament of jesus christ. The book of mormon holds a special place in my heart. As i read the entire book, i could hear elder holland s distinctive voice in my mind. 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 holland testifies boldly of the truth of the book of. However, within the pages of the book of mormon itself are the combined testimony of three ancient witnesses. Since my conversion to christianity, i have loved and studied the bible. My letter to elder holland re book of mormon heres your reply, assuming youre still a member. 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. 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. Pause for a moment and picture a copy 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.
Readers of the book of mormon are undoubtedly familiar with the three witnesses. This introductory utterance from the resurrected son of god constitutes my only text today. Elder jeffrey holland bears his testimony in the garden of. The following summaries provide several different ways to understand the meaning and purpose of this added subtitle. 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.
Nor does the spirit, which testifies of the book of mormon, confirm the historical reality of the book. Elder and sister holland identify the most important figure. The entire book is a classic, but particularly in the final chapter, elder holland bears powerful witness of the book of mormon. April 26, 2018 elder hollands testimony of the book of mormon a powerful witness from an apostle of the lord. Elder and sister holland addressed the topic, christ and the book of mormon. I am grateful to baroness nicholson for this invitation to speak at this important and significant conference once again. Unless otherwise indicated, all content on this channel is ed by intel.
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