Elder holland bears testimony of the book of mormon in new. Elder holland testifies boldly of the truth of 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. Elder hollands testimony of the book of mormon lds living. A few short verses from the 12th chapter of ether in the book of mormon. Feitz one simple act taught me a lesson about respect for the. 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. It was a autographed copy, as my mission president was elder holland s brotherinlaw. Interlude elder hollands powerful talk to a room full of. 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. Holland of the lds churchs quorum of the twelve apostles, left, speaks with law and religion scholar john w. Read more activity to write and share your testimony. Why is the book of mormon another testament of jesus christ.
Elder holland undertakes to outline the book of mormon s central character and primary subject. The book of mormon holds a special place in my heart. 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. Oct 04, 2009 i also really enjoyed elder hollands testimony, it was great.
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. 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. 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. Nor does the spirit, which testifies of the book of mormon, confirm the historical reality of the book. Holland of the quorum of the twelve apostles from safety for the soul, ensign, nov. Book of mormon keystone of mormonism mormon stories. I hold in my hand that book, the very copy from which hyrum read, the same corner of the page turned down still visible. In 1982, the phrase another testament of jesus christ was added as a subtitle to the book of mormon. My letter to elder holland re book of mormon very long.
How the book of mormon design has changed over the last 100 years kelsey berteaux editors note. Elder holland explained that our testimonies are fundamentally based on spiritual. Readers of the book of mormon are undoubtedly familiar with the three witnesses. His voice impassioned, holland explained it was the book used by lds church founder joseph smiths brother hyrum as a source of comfort as. Elder holland testifies boldly of the truth of the book of. My testimony of the book of mormon by elder jeffrey r. Welch after the chiasmus jubilee celebrating the 50th anniversary of the discovery of chiasmus in 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.
Martin harris testimony of the book of mormon as given to. The very copy from which high red the same corner of the page to turn down still visible. 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. The testimony of these three prophets interlink in order to establish the veracity and power of each others witness of christ. 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 life by gogo goff testimony of the book of mormon facebook. New post by elder holland reveals his testimony of the book. This story was originally published in december 2015. Holland of the quorum of the twelve gave one of the most powerful talks ive ever heard. When you read the book of mormon, concentrate on the principal figure in the book from its first chapter to the last the lord jesus 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. He bore testimony of the book of mormon like i have never heard before. 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.
The greatest filter in the world is the personal internal filter that comes from a deep and abiding testimony. I felt prompted to share my testimony of the book of mormon with you. My letter to elder holland re book of mormon heres your reply, assuming youre still a member. Pause for a moment and picture a copy of the book of mormon. 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. This conference, held on august 16, celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of the discovery of chiasmus in the book of mormon. 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. I first met martin harris, one of the three witnesses to the authenticity of the book of mormon, in smithfield utah in 1874.
An introduction, elder holland draws from the introduction printed in the book of mormon to explain and bear testimony of the 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. 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. 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. Shortly thereafter, pistol and ball would take the lives of these two testators. 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.
After reading the book of mormon in prison 18 years ago, my life was completely changed from. Feb 23, 2020 as a 19yearold, i read the book of mormon for the first time with real intent. Ten testimonies of jesus christ from the book of mormon. 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. Elder hollands mission president seminar on 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. I also likes his explanation that those entering apostasy must go over, under, or around the book of mormon. Not long after my call to serve as one of the twelve apostles, i was summoned to the office of the president of our quorum, president ezra taft benson. I quickly realized i needed to have a copy of my own.
Holland bore powerful testimony of the divine authenticity of the book of mormon during the october 2009 general conference. 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. Elder holland speaks on testimony at book of mormon chiasmus. If you dont think the book of mormon matters to your missionaries you look at me. According to, chiasmus is one aspect of the ancient israelites way of writing. Elder hollands testimony of the book of mormon facebook. 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. Later when actually incarcerated in the jail, joseph the prophet bore a powerful testimony of the divine authenticity of the book of mormon. Elder hollands testimony of the book of mormon a powerful witness from an apostle of the lord. 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.
Testimony of the book of mormon latterday saints channel. 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. Some may wonder what it means that the book of mormon is another testament and why this additional description is so important. It is being shared again to celebrate the 190th anniversary of the publication of the book of mormon. The dying testimony of martin harris, as given to william pilkington by martin harris himself, in clarkston, cache county, utah. 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. Aug 25, 2017 the book of mormon chiasmus conference was held at the byu campus. 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. The book of mormon has filled my heart with so much joy and light and hope. May 18, 2009 while on my mission several years ago, my mission president let me borrow elder jeffrey r. 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. Elder hollands 10 best talks of all time utahvalley360. Hollands testimony of the book of mormon general conference is always enjoyable and uplifting. 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.