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. Its message spans the earth and brings its readers to a knowledge of the truth. Some examples of chiasmus in the book of mormon work better in hebrew than in english, which is an important and remarkable clue to the original language of the book of mormon. 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. The author of these truth claims essays provided to mormon stories, michael brown, shared his testimony as follows. The night before, he turned to the book of mormon for comfort. Here is the eyeopening testimony from a former mormon elder, todd k. See more ideas about lds seminary, book of mormon and scripture study.
The book of mormon chiasmus conference was held at the byu campus. I believe elder hollands talk fulfills the prophecy of president bensons pulpits aflame remark in his flooding the earth talk 20some years ago. Elder holland undertakes to outline the book of mormon s central character and primary subject. 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. Flooding the earth with the book of mormon said, we commend the members of the church who have participated in the familytofamily book of mormon program, placing their pictures and testimonies inside copies of the book. 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. How the book of mormon can help us gain, retain, and if. 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. He drew on the witnesses of the prophets, as found in the scriptures, and taught that all things denote there is a god alma 30. Holland, october 2009 safety for the soul let me quote a very powerful comment from president ezra taft benson, who said, the book of mormon is the keystone of our testimony. 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. Top 40 inspirational book of mormon scriptures the lifey app. Olson, now studying to be a christian minister as of 2011 i spent my church life as a mormon before i knew the lords grace. My letter to elder holland re book of mormon heres your reply, assuming youre still a member.
Elder holland undertakes to outline the book of mormons central character and primary subject. Interlude elder hollands powerful talk to a room full of. 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. An introduction, elder holland draws from the introduction printed in the book of mormon to explain and bear testimony of the book. 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. Christ and the new covenant meet your next favorite book. If you dont think the book of mormon matters to your missionaries you look at me. The testimony of the eight witnesses gospel doctrine. However, if latterday saints can see the book of mormon the way the lord taught joseph to see it, it will lead to binding testimonies and convert. 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 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.
The actual book allegedly ready by hyrum smith is on the left based on an article in the official church news. However, if latterday saints can see the book of mormon the way the lord taught joseph to see it, it will lead to binding testimonies and convert retention. 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. As one of a thousand elements of my own testimony of the divinity of the book of mormon, i. The book of mormon has filled my heart with so much joy and light and hope.
His testimony highlights that modern apostolic witnesses have born testimony of the nephite record. 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. 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. 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. In the book of mormon, when alma was confronted by korihor, he bore a strong, direct testimony, declaring.
Oct 04, 2009 elder holland has such a staunch testimony of the book of mormon, jesus christ, and the prophet joseph smith. Readers of the book of mormon are undoubtedly familiar with the three witnesses. The value of the book of mormon lies not in the miracle of its translation, miraculous as it was. 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 dying testimony of martin harris, as given to william pilkington by martin harris himself, in clarkston, cache county, utah.
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. Hyrum was later murdered in carthage jail for his testimony. As your testimony of the book of mormon is strengthened your testimony of other parts of the gospel will be strengthened. 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. 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. It is my testimony that the book of mormon changes lives. My letter to elder holland re book of mormon very long. 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. 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. My testimony of the book of mormon by kristen duke this site is a participant in the amazon services llc associates program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to. I hold in my hand that book, the very copy from which hyrum read, the same corner of the page turned down still visible. I first met martin harris, one of the three witnesses to the authenticity of the book of mormon, in smithfield utah in 1874. After serving as a mission president he had the following.
Elder holland bears testimony of the book of mormon in new. Elder holland gave a stirring talk on the book of mormon in the sunday afternoon session of conference, on october 4th. Holland holds an 1841 book of mormon that hyrum smith owned. Martin harris testimony of the book of mormon as given to. New post by elder holland reveals his testimony of the book.
I know there is a god, and also that christ shall come alma 30. The book of mormon holds a special place in my heart. 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. He draws illustrations and insights from every section of the book of mormon. Elder holland has such a staunch testimony of the book of mormon, jesus christ, and the prophet joseph smith. Ten testimonies of jesus christ from the book of mormon. However, within the pages of the book of mormon itself are the combined testimony of three ancient witnesses. According to, chiasmus is one aspect of the ancient israelites way of writing. We have nearly 90,000 missionaries worldwide and we too can contribute. 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.
Building upon this foundational testimony of christ, each book of mormon prophet distinctively accented certain attributes of jesus christ. New post by elder holland reveals his testimony of the. In light of that, it has always been significant to me that the book of mormon, one of the lords powerful. 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. Regarding this book, joseph smith said, the book of mormon is the most correct of any book on this 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. Like the three witnesses, the book of mormon prophecies that there will be others which will testify of this work, and there is none other which shall view it, save it be a few according to the will of god, to bear testimony of his word unto the children of men.
Elder holland speaks on testimony at book of mormon chiasmus. 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 test stators in this their greatest and last hour of need, i ask you would these men blast theme before god by continuing to fix. 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 constitutes a powerful testimony of. 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.
A modernday apostle describes the unwavering faith churchs founders showed, even in the face of death, to remain true to their testimonies. And may we joyfully share our testimonies of its precious promises with all of gods children. 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. Elder and sister holland identify the most important figure. Jun 28, 2018 of course, the book of mormon is not the churchs only missionary message, said sister holland, and it wont be our only gift to the people. In light of a recent conversation with several critics, i decided to type out a significant portion of that witness and post it here. Elder holland testifies boldly of the truth of the book of. Later, when actually incarcerated in the jail, joseph, the prophet bore a powerful testimony of the divine authenticity of the book of mormon.
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. 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. My testimony of the book of mormon i bear witness to my family, my loved ones, my posterity, and the world that the book of mormon is true and is indeed the word of god and that joseph smith was the person god chose to restore the true gospel to the earth, in this last of dispensations, in preparation for the second coming of the savior. A few short verses from the 12th chapter of ether in the book of mormon. The mormon testimony mormons claim that a personal feeling, a burning in the bosom, which is interpreted to be a manifestation of the holy ghost, is the only evidence needed to prove that the religion is true. This conference, held on august 16, celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of the discovery of chiasmus in the book of mormon. Both joseph and hyrum bore a faithful testimony to the latterday work, and the coming forth of the book of mormon, and prophesied of the triumph of the gospel over all the earth, exhorting the brethren present to faithfulness and. He bore testimony of the book of mormon like i have never heard before.
Interlude elder hollands powerful talk to a room full. Elder holland testifies boldly of the truth of the book of mormon. 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. My whole being is the desire to serve the lord jesus beyond my human abilitieseven from my childhood. Judging simply from the names and titles they used in referring to the lord, we can see that each book of mormon prophet related to and testified of jesus in his own individual way, revealing to us things. But his witness, his testimony was of that god and of that son jesus of those spiritual truths, of. Safety for the soul the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Elder hollands testimony of the book of mormon a powerful witness from an apostle of the lord.
Elder holland speaks on testimony at book of mormon. This is a question that popped into my head as i watched the newest book of mormon video about the wellknown story of alma and amulek. Even if you dont get the answers to the questions that you might be directly seeking, as you understand the gospel better as a whole you can let your worries wait until youre able to get the answers youre looking for. Testimony of the book of mormon latterday saints channel. Holland bore powerful testimony of the divine authenticity of the book of mormon during the october 2009 general conference. The very copy from which high red the same corner of the page to turn down still visible. My life by gogo goff testimony of the book of mormon facebook. The origins of the book of mormon have been criticized. Elder and sister holland identify the most important figure in the.
Holland bore powerful testimony of the divine authenticity of the book of mormon during the october general conference. Mormon apostle misled members with his book of mormon prop. The testimony of these three prophets interlink in order to establish the veracity and power of each others witness of christ. 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. Elder hollands mission president seminar on the book of mormon. Elder holland explained that our testimonies are fundamentally based on spiritual. Elder hollands mission president seminar on the book of. Aug 25, 2017 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. Russell ballard once shared a powerful story that illustrates this. This is a picture of apostle holland holding a book of mormon at the october 2009 general conference. At the october 2009 latter day saint general conference lds apostle jeffrey holland gave a testimony of the book of mormon.
Elder hollands 10 best talks of all time utahvalley360. My life by gogo goff testimony of the book of mormon. 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 hollands testimony of the book of mormon lds living. 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. Not only can the book of mormon help us maintain our testimonies, but if we ever lose that conviction the book of mormon can help us regain our testimonies and restore our conviction. The great worth of the book of mormon is that it is another testament of jesus christ. Holland youtube a modernday apostle shares a powerful testimony of the book of mormon and describes the unwavering faith the churchs founders. Elder hollands testimony of the book of mormon facebook.
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