Holland book of mormon testimony

As one of a thousand elements of my own testimony of the divinity of the book of mormon, i. Interlude elder hollands powerful talk to a room full of. Mar 31, 2010 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 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. In addition to desiring a testimony of the gospel of jesus christ and the living prophet, members and investigators of the mormon church will desire to know the truthfulness of the book of mormon and all principles of the gospel. 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. Elder hollands 10 best talks of all time utahvalley360. 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.

If the book of mormon is true, our message to the world is truth. Thank you elder holland for reminding me of the reason i love and this gospel. In 1982, the phrase another testament of jesus christ was added as a subtitle to the book of mormon. Elder holland testifies boldly of the truth of the book of. Ten testimonies of jesus christ from the book of mormon. This story was originally published in december 2015. I also really enjoyed elder hollands testimony, it was great.

His testimony highlights that modern apostolic witnesses have born testimony of the nephite record. 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. My absolute favorite testimony of the atonement of jesus christ. 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. 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. He bore testimony of the book of mormon like i have never heard before. However, within the pages of the book of mormon itself are the combined testimony of three ancient witnesses. Elder holland undertakes to outline the book of mormon s central character and primary subject. Viewers react to elder hollands testimony of the book of mormon. The book of mormon has filled my heart with so much joy and light and hope. Some may wonder what it means that the book of mormon is another testament and why this additional description is so important. The book of mormon chiasmus conference was held at the byu campus. Holland of the quorum of the twelve along with an explanation of the book of mormon and its witness of jesus. The book of mormon cannot be used to prove itself if its a work of fiction.

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 mormonso does our claim to priesthood keys, revelation and restored church. 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. It is being shared again to celebrate the 190th anniversary of the publication of the book of mormon. Testimony of the book of mormon latterday saints channel. Thank you elder holland for reminding me of the reason i. Brother granata hopes that the footage of elder holland, recorded especially for this video, will provide accurate and inspiring information to those searching. A more recent and very powerful comment to the same effect is from president ezra taft benson, who said. As a 19yearold, i read the book of mormon for the first time with real intent. My testimony of the book of mormon by elder jeffrey r. Holland bore powerful testimony of the divine authenticity of the book of mormon during the october 2009 general conference. 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. Elder hollands testimony of the book of mormon a powerful witness from an apostle of the lord. 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.

A testimony begins with a desire to know the truth. Readers of the book of mormon are undoubtedly familiar with the three witnesses. Elder holland explained that our testimonies are fundamentally based on spiritual. 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. Mormon apostle misled members with his book of mormon prop. I quickly realized i needed to have a copy of my own. 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 testimony of these three prophets interlink in order to establish the veracity and power of each others witness of christ. As the bible is a record of gods dealings with the inhabitants of the eastern hemisphere, the book of mormon tells of a people who were led by god from jerusalem to the western hemisphere 600 years prior to the birth of the savior. Martin harris may 18, 1783 july 10, 1875 was an early convert to the latter day saint movement who financially guaranteed the first printing of the book of mormon and also served as one of three witnesses who testified that they had seen the golden plates from which joseph smith said the book of mormon had been translated. Hyrum was later murdered in carthage jail for his testimony. Why is the book of mormon another testament of jesus christ. Elder hollands testimony of the book of mormon lds living.

I also likes his explanation that those entering apostasy must. While on my mission several years ago, my mission president let me borrow elder jeffrey r. It was a autographed copy, as my mission president was elder hollands brotherinlaw. A common muslim testimony i bear you my testimony that i know the book of mormon is true, i know that joseph smith is a true prophet of god and i know that the church is the only true church i bear witness that there is no god but allah, and i bear witness that mohammed is the servant and messenger of allah. Aug 18, 2017 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. Testimony in mormonism a gift from heavenly father. The night before, he turned to the book of mormon for comfort. Aug 25, 2017 the book of mormon chiasmus conference was held at the byu campus. 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. Holland of the lds churchs quorum of the twelve apostles, left, speaks with law and religion scholar john w. As youth read the book of mormon they can have a banana split or sundae party to share their testimony with each scoop of ice cream being served. Feitz one simple act taught me a lesson about respect for the.

An introduction, elder holland draws from the introduction printed in the book of mormon to explain and bear testimony of the book. The very copy from which high red the same corner of the page to turn down still visible. Feb 23, 2020 as a 19yearold, i read the book of mormon for the first time with real intent. Welch after the chiasmus jubilee celebrating the 50th anniversary of the discovery of chiasmus in 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. My letter to elder holland re book of mormon very long.

According to, chiasmus is one aspect of the ancient israelites way of writing. 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. Favorite lds quotes likes we are not perfect 382 protection in the church 380 follow that straight path 377 we are capable of so much more 307 what matters most 252 lds sponsors have a favorite quote. Believe in the sacred word of god, the holy bible, with its treasury of inspiration and sacred 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. At the october 2009 latter day saint general conference lds apostle jeffrey holland gave a testimony of the book of mormon. Testimony of 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. Read more activity to write and share your testimony. 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. Elder hollands testimony of the book of mormon facebook. Later, when actually incarcerated in the jail, joseph, the prophet bore a powerful testimony of the divine authenticity 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.

Shortly thereafter, pistol and ball would take the lives of these two testators. Lds prophets also say that but if the bom isnt true then they arent prophets. My life by gogo goff testimony of the book of mormon. In this their greatest and last hour of need, i ask you would these men blaspheme before god by continuing to fix their lives, their honor, and their own search for each eternal salvation on a book. Oct 05, 2009 elder holland s 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. Pause for a moment and picture a copy of the book of mormon. If you dont think the book of mormon matters to your missionaries you look at me.

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. Elder holland bears testimony of the book of mormon in new. Elder holland undertakes to outline the book of mormons central character and primary subject. I felt prompted to share my testimony of the book of mormon with you. This conference, held on august 16, celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of the discovery of chiasmus in the book of mormon. My letter to elder holland re book of mormon heres your reply, assuming youre still a member.

I also likes his explanation that those entering apostasy must go over, under, or around the book of mormon. 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. It was while reading this sacred record so hungrily, even ravenously, that i feltagain and againthe undeniable whispering of the holy ghost declaring to my soul the truthfulness of its message. 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. To make our exit from the church we must crawl over, under, or around the book of mormon.

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. Another testament of jesus christ is to convey to the modern world powerful testimonies of the divine mission and essential attributes of jesus christ, to the convincing of the jew and gentile that jesus is the christ, the eternal god title page. 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. A powerful testimony of the book of mormon youtube. Well if the book of mormon isnt true then the promise is meaningless. Oct 04, 2009 i also really enjoyed elder hollands testimony, it was great. Published on dec 19, 2009 this testimony of the book of mormon by elder jeffrey r. Elder holland speaks on testimony at book of mormon chiasmus. May 18, 2009 while on my mission several years ago, my mission president let me borrow elder jeffrey r. Holland of the quorum of the twelve apostles from safety for the soul, ensign, nov. Elder holland testifies boldly of the truth 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.

How the book of mormon design has changed over the last 100 years kelsey berteaux editors note. Elder hollands mission president seminar on the book of mormon. And when combined with the holy bible it will make the pathway clear that we should walk. Elder hollands powerful talk to a room full of unbelievers. It was a autographed copy, as my mission president was elder holland s brotherinlaw. Another testament of jesus christ will draw men nearer to god than any other book. This alone gives me the proof that strengthens my testimony of the book of mormon. My life by gogo goff testimony of the book of mormon facebook. Holland of the quorum of the twelve gave one of the most powerful talks ive ever heard. The book of mormon holds a special place in my heart. Book of mormon keystone of mormonism mormon stories.