Elder holland invites young adults to pursue the fulness of. Elder hollands classic examination of jesus christ as the principal and commanding figure in the book of mormon is now available as an illustrated keepsake. Later when actually incarcerated in the jail, joseph the prophet bore a powerful testimony of the divine authenticity of the book of mormon. Feb 12, 2020 elder holland closed his remarks by testifying of the book of mormon. This book is another testament of jesus christ and serves as a companion scripture to the holy bible. The messianic message of the book of mormon holland, jeffrey r. Holland told a moving story of how, before leaving for carthage and eventual martyrdom, hyrum smith read from the book of. His style is clear and literate, with little of the bombast favored by less talented churchmen. 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. Packer, the mantle is far, far greater than the intellect, byu.
The book of mormon is the word of god like the bible. Jeffrey r holland book of mormon lds conference talk oct 2009. Mormon channel on mormon messages, church quotes, elder. Let me quote a very powerful comment from president ezra taft benson, who said, the book of mormon is the keystone of our testimony. Viewers react to elder hollands testimony of the book of mormon. If you are in need of motivation, check out this amazing list of 44 of the best motivational picture quotes. It was while reading this sacred record so hungrily and even ravenously that i felt again and again and again the undeniable whispering of the holy ghost declaring to my soul the truthfulness of its message. In his october 2019 general conference address the message, the meaning, and the multitude elder holland teaches that jesus christ is the center of all we do in the church and that what we are doing will matter far less to ourselves and to others if we do not make that clear. Today radio free mormon continues with its newest episode wrong roads. At remarks given at brigham young university wednesday, john welch, who first identified the ancient writing style chiasmus in the book of mormon, said, the.
Jan 02, 2016 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. It was a autographed copy, as my mission president was elder holland s brotherinlaw. Today rfm explores what it means to walk the logic all the way out on situations when god gives a revelation dictating the wrong answer as the right answer so that you as the receiver of a wrong answer in revelation will eventually learn the right answer by realizing god had given you the wrong answer in order. It is also a sacred space because it is where mormon and moroni wrote much of the book of mormon, including the final chapters of the text. The messianic message of the book of mormon, elder holland has produced a thorough and readable survey of mormon christology as. A book of mormon treasury religious studies center.
When making decisions, god expects us to pray, trust, and. The messianic message of the book of mormon by patricia t. Read an account of elder hollands talk in the article lds church reaches out to diverse members. Elder hollands 10 best talks of all time utahvalley360.
Elder holland lds quotes great quotes inspirational quotes qoutes motivational what is repentance mormon channel mormon messages. Finding hope in christ when there is an excessive amount of rain, flooding occurs. While on my mission several years ago, my mission president let me borrow elder jeffrey r. Elder holland invites young adults to pursue the fulness. 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. Shortly thereafter, pistol and ball would take the lives of these two testators. 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.
Mormon channel on mormon messages, church quotes, elder holland. Holland delivers a stirring testimony of the book of. The book of mormon elders message board log in signup. A few short verses from the 12th chapter of ether in the book of mormon. I quickly realized i needed to have a copy of my own. Holland, a member of the quorum of the twelve apostles of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, shared an important message on social media encouraging parents who may. Chiasmus 50th anniversary, jsb, brigham young university.
Elder holland speaks at book of mormon chiasmus conference. 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. Use pictures or write on strips of paper some of the things we do in church that might not automatically make us think of christ at first. Elder jeffrey r holland safety for the soul general conference talk from the church of jesus christ of latterday saints 179th semiannual. Introducing a major new doctrinal work written by elder jeffrey r. 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. A book of mormon story, a super 5 minute video of one mans conversion and how it has changed his life. Do note that i described the point he made as lending support to josephs acount of the coming forth of the book of mormon, not as a sign of its truthfulness, which sounds too.
The challenge remains unmet and the witnesses for authenticity including physical and other evidence for plausibility of that ancient record are. In his warm and thoughtful style elder holland writes, the book of mormon is the sacred expression of christs full and final covenant with mankind. 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. Along with this powerful book of mormon discourse on marriage, one of the books most significant lessons about righteous parenting also comes from the records of a lamanite community. 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. Holland explains the background and importance of the book of mormon. How can we help cut through the surface of these things. May 18, 2009 while on my mission several years ago, my mission president let me borrow elder jeffrey r. Holland testifies of the truth of the bible, the book of mormon, and continuing revelation from god to his children.
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. A modernday apostle describes the unwavering faith churchs founders showed, even in the face of death, to remain true to their testimonies. This landmark book explores what the book of mormon reveals about the character, attributes, and mission of our savior. It is a record of gods dealings with the ancient inhabitants of the americas and contains the fulness of the everlasting gospel the book was written by many ancient prophets through the spirit of prophecy and revelation. This is the first time ive heard that in conference could be wrong here. It was a autographed copy, as my mission president was elder hollands brotherinlaw. Holland who shares his apostolic witness of the centr. Sep 26, 2014 i love elder holland quotes discover and share on christ jeffrey r holland quotes. Elder holland closed his remarks by testifying of the book of mormon. Explore our collection of motivational and famous quotes by authors you know and love. 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.
Holland who shares his apostolic witness of the central figure of the book of mormon the lord jesus christ. The highest and most revered purpose of the book of mormon is to restore to abrahams seed that crucial message declaring christs divinity, convincing all who read its pages with a sincere heart, with real intent that jesus is the christ moroni 10. 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. There was a recent mormon message very similar to this, showing excerpts from elder hollands powerful conference talk, safety for the soul. Holland of the quorum of the twelve apostles and video images contrasting the consequences of a mans choice to view pornography or not. Reaction to the video abounded in several mediums, including youtube, facebook and the mormon channel. Elder holland the message the meaning the multitude. Following those words came one of the most powerful apostolic witnesses of the book of mormon. The valiant sons of helaman attributed their unshakeable faith to the. The messianic message of the book of mormon salt lake city. The result is an intelligent observation and thorough study of the book of mormons contribution to our understanding of christ. Holland shares a personal experience that reminds us to always trust god and the direction he gives us.
Oct 07, 2009 elder holland goes on to explain that the pathetic attempts by our critics to explain away the book of mormon and offer alternate explanations for its origins have failed and failed miserably. Obviously one of the influential, representative figures in this generation of such work is our friend and colleague john w. Elder holland shares why now is the time and season for a new president at byuhawaii a look at the churchs rapid temple growthas measured against president nelsons life and service byus rotc mints new officers amid covid19 pandemic how byu volleyballs power couple is fortifying one another during covid19 pandemic. Book of mormon introduction church of jesus christ.
I dont know about you, but i dont get invited to many jubilees. Elder holland when life is hard, rememberwe are not the first to ask, is mormon doctrine. But the talk was so powerful, i wanted to show more. What role should scholarship play in studying the book of mormon. Elder hollands insights on how the book of mormon can. 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. Elder ulisses soares just gave a talk about how it is best to think about the book of mormon production as a revelation rather than a translation. Elder holland undertakes to outline the book of mormons central character and primary subject. The book of mormon, elder holland testified, is the.
I hold in my hand that book, the very copy from which hyrum read, the same corner of the page turned down still visible. Brothers and sisters and friends, sister holland and i are as thrilled as you are to have been part of this wonderful evening tonight. 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. Feb 28, 2019 introducing a major new doctrinal work written by elder jeffrey r. 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. Elder holland undertakes to outline the book of mormon s central character and primary subject. When making decisions, god expects us to pray, trust, and be believing and then not give up, panic, or jump ship when something doesnt seem to be going right. 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. I hold in my hand that book, the very copy from which hyrum read, the same corner of.
Elder holland goes on to explain that the pathetic attempts by our critics to explain away the book of mormon and offer alternate explanations for its origins have failed and failed miserably. Elder hollands insights on how the book of mormon can deepen. What role should scholarship play in studying the book of. Elder holland sent me an email in response to my letter but, being the bully and coward that he is, the following prohibition notice was appended to the email. The prophet joseph smith who translated the book of mormon said. The twominute and 39second video features the words of elder jeffrey r. Viewers react to elder hollands testimony and explanation. The lds church has released through its mormon messages a compelling video called watch your step. The conversations elder holland related to seem to have occurred, and the topic of those conversations was the book of mormon, not polygamy. Parker and stone were best known for creating the animated comedy south park. Mormon apostle misled members with his book of mormon prop.
There was a recent mormon message very similar to this, showing excerpts from elder holland s powerful conference talk, safety for the soul. Holland bore powerful testimony of the divine authenticity of the book of mormon during the october 2009 general conference. Safety for the soul the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. This email message is for the sole use of the intended recipients and may contain confidential and privileged information. Mormon discussions view topic upset by elder holland story. Elder holland testifies boldly of the truth of the book of. A man from jamaica who now lives in london tells his story about reading from the book of mormon. Elder hollands powerful new mormon message on pornography. I love elder holland quotes discover and share on christ jeffrey r holland quotes. Elder and sister holland identify the most important figure. Holland told a moving story of how, before leaving for carthage and eventual martyrdom, hyrum smith read from 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.
But elder holland is among the very best writers and speakers in the mormon church. They emphasized the importance of place in choosing the itinerary. The book of mormon is a musical comedy with music, lyrics and book by trey parker, robert lopez, and matt stone first staged in 2011, the play is a satirical examination of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints beliefs and practices that ultimately endorses the positive power of love and service. Today rfm explores what it means to walk the logic all the way out on situations when god gives a revelation dictating the wrong answer as the right answer so that you as the receiver of a wrong answer in revelation will eventually learn the. Lesson plan, the message, the meaning, and the multitude question. See book of mormon central archive, online at archive. Welch, the power of evidence in the nurturing of faith, in echoes and evidences of the book of mormon, ed. Testimony of the book of mormon latterday saints channel. Jul 15, 2011 the lds church has released through its mormon messages a compelling video called watch your step. God may not always come right when you expect him to, but he will always be on time. Reply from elder holland mormon apostle to my letter. Oct 04, 2009 elder holland has such a staunch testimony of the book of mormon, jesus christ, and the prophet joseph smith.
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