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. Elder hollands comprehensive study documents why this ancient nephite record is truly another testament of jesus christ. Holland was ordained an apostle of the church in june of 1994 and became a member of the quorum of the twelve apostles later that year. No misfortune is so bad that whining about it wont make it worse. Jeffrey roy holland born december 3, 1940 is an american educator and religious leader. Introducing a major new doctrinal work written by elder jeffrey r. Elder oaks refused to say it for as long as possible, feeling his own dick hardening painfully against elder hollands austin everett leg. Elder hollands testimony of the book of mormon facebook. Elder holland testifies boldly of the truth of the book of. Holland is known and loved throughout the church of jesus christ of latterday saints as a master teacher and a powerful speaker. 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. Holland told a moving story of how, before leaving for carthage and eventual martyrdom, hyrum smith read from the book of. God always provide safety for the soul and with the book of mormon, he has again done that in our time.
The entire book is a classic, but particularly in the final chapter, elder holland bears powerful witness of the book of mormon. This conference, held on august 16, celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of the discovery of chiasmus in the book of. Elder holland speaks at book of mormon chiasmus conference. 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. This book is an excellent reference manual for anyone seriously wanting to get better acquainted with the lord jesus christ and the prophesies concerning his role before, during, and after his mortal life.
This suggests that the book of mormon was translated from ancient text, he said, and not authored in the 1800s. Spencer that links the three witnesses nephi, isaiah, jacob with the angelic council. Christ and the new covenant meet your next favorite book. It led me to love the holy bible and the rest of the standard works of the church. George, utah, he received bachelors and masters degrees from brigham young university and a masters degree and. During the 2018 mission leadership seminar, elder and sister holland addressed the topic, christ and the book of mormon, focusing their. 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, christ and the new covenant salt lake city, ut. Compare elder hollands comments here with the observation by joseph m. The messianic message of the book of mormon, elder holland has produced a thorough and readable survey of mormon christology as. Elder holland has such a staunch testimony of the book of mormon, jesus christ, and the prophet joseph smith. God always provides safety for the soul, and with the book of mormon, he has.
Elder holland could read a cereal box is how a friend of mine once expressed his love for anything elder holland teaches. Elder holland invites young adults to pursue the fulness. Elder and sister holland identify the most important. This conference, held on august 16, celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of the discovery of chiasmus in the book of mormon. He said, in making our case for the restored gospel of jesus christ, i believe god intends us to find and use the evidence he has given reasons, if you will which affirm the truthfulness of his work.
His style is clear and literate, with little of the bombast favored by less talented churchmen. Holland holds an 1841 book of mormon that hyrum smith owned. During last falls general conference, i had two latterday saints recommend that i listen to the talk given by elder jeffrey r. 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. Holland explains the background and importance of the book of mormon. One of the most powerful testimonies of the book of mormon. Obviously one of the influential, representative figures in this generation of such work is our friend and colleague john w. Holland bore powerful testimony of the divine authenticity of the book of mormon during the october general conference. 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 love elder holland and his special witness of the savior and of the book of mormon.
Elder holland undertakes to outline the book of mormons central character and primary subject. 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. Mormon apostle misled members with his book of mormon prop. He served as the ninth president of brigham young university and is a member. 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. The book of mormon is true and was given to bring happiness and hope to the faithful in the travail of the last days, brothers and sisters. Jeffery holland is extremely knowledgeable about his subject matter. Interlude elder hollands powerful talk to a room full.
Elder holland is excitable, anyone who has heard him speak can quickly pick up on this about his personality, on top of that he was giving a rally speech, rally speeches in general commonly focus on success and the positive and typically omit or minimize the negative. The challenge remains unmet and the witnesses for authenticity including physical and other evidence for plausibility of that ancient record are. In light of a recent conversation with several critics, i decided to type out a significant portion of that witness and post it here. 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. Read and study the words and teachings of lds general authority jeffrey r. 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.
He is one of the few people i really trust to tell it like it is. Elder hollands testimony of the book of mormon a powerful witness from an apostle of the lord. Maybe elder holland was appealing to the nonlds scholars in the room, as well as other nonmembers who might hear or read his talk in the future, who have not accepted the testimonies of the twelve official witnesses to the book of mormon joseph smith, the three witnesses, and the eight witnesses. This book is another testament of jesus christ and serves as a companion scripture to the holy bible. The church changed my life and inspired me to be baptized at the age of 26. The talk, entitled be ye therefore perfect eventually was rumored to put the nail in the coffin of the argument levied against the. 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. My letter to elder holland re book of mormon heres your reply, assuming youre still a member. The author takes his title from another book of modern scripture in which the lord called upon the whole church to remember the new. Some blessings come soon, some come late, and some dont come until heaven. He received a bachelors degree in english and masters. Titles include for times of trouble, broken things to mend, christ. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints 458,184 views. Safety for the soul the church of jesus christ of latterday saints.
Holland of the quorum of the twelve apostles gave the closing remarks at a session wednesday evening. It is a new covenant, a new testament from the new world to the entire world. Written for us, 8 it contains the word of god in plainness 9 and tells us of our identity, purpose, and destiny. The book of mormon is truly another testament of jesus christ. Hear church leaders talk about the book of mormon, and the importance of supporting organizations such as book of mormon central. 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. 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. Elder hollands insights on how the book of mormon can. Obviously one of the influential, representative figures in this generation of such work is our friend and colleague john. Holland bore powerful testimony of the divine authenticity of the book of mormon during the october 2009 general conference. Holland who shares his apostolic witness of the central figure of the book of mormon the. The book of mormon provides spiritual nutrition, prescribes a plan of action, and connects us with the holy spirit.
Book of mormon introduction church of jesus christ. The twoday conference included presentations by latterday saints and scholars of other faiths discussing chiasmus in the bible and other texts, including the book of mormon chiasmus, which comes from the greek for crossing or diagonal arrangement, is a rhetorical or literary figure in which words, grammatical constructions or concepts are repeated in reverse order. The book of mormon, elder holland testified, is the sacred expression of christs great last covenant with mankind. Elder and sister holland identify the most important figure in the. But elder holland is among the very best writers and speakers in the mormon church. Elder hollands powerful talk to a room full of unbelievers. Elder hollands 10 best talks of all time utahvalley360. 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. Following those words came one of the most powerful apostolic witnesses of the book of mormon.
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