Elder holland has such a staunch testimony of the book of mormon, jesus christ, and the prophet joseph smith. I hold in my hand that book, the very copy from which hyrum read, the same corner of the page turned down still visible. The very copy from which high red the same corner of the page to turn down still visible. 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. Elder holland undertakes to outline the book of mormon s central character and primary subject. Later when actually incarcerated in the jail, joseph the prophet bore a powerful testimony of the divine authenticity of the book of mormon. A modernday apostle describes the unwavering faith churchs founders showed, even in the face of death, to remain true to their testimonies. Elder holland explained that our testimonies are fundamentally based on spiritual. Because isaiah is quoted so extensively, he deserves mention as one of the major contributors to the book of mormon. 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. But his witness, his testimony was of that god and of that son jesus of those spiritual truths, of. 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.
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. 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. One of the most powerful testimonies of the book of mormon. Christ and the new covenant meet your next favorite book. This is a picture of apostle holland holding a book of mormon at the october 2009 general conference. 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. Friends of rexburg idaho east stake elder hollands. Elder holland speaks on testimony at book of mormon. I ask that my testimony of the book of mormon and all that it implies, given today under my own oath and office, be recorded by men on earth and angels in heaven. Aug 25, 2017 the book of mormon chiasmus conference was held at the byu campus. 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. 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.
The entire book is a classic, but particularly in the final chapter, elder holland bears powerful witness of the book of mormon. 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. 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.
He bore testimony of the book of mormon like i have never heard before. Holland bore powerful testimony of the divine authenticity of the book of mormon during the october 2009 general conference. According to, chiasmus is one aspect of the ancient israelites way of writing. 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. Later, when actually incarcerated in the jail, joseph, the prophet bore a powerful testimony of the divine authenticity of the book of mormon. Elder and sister holland identify the most important figure in the. Elder holland testifies boldly of the truth of the book of. The testimony of these three prophets interlink in order to establish the veracity and power of each others witness of christ. The book of mormon is true, just what it purports to be, and for this testimony i expect to give an account in the day of judgment. Elder hollands mission president seminar on the book of mormon. 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. Obviously one of the influential, representative figures in this generation of such work is our friend and colleague john w. Oct 04, 2009 elder holland has such a staunch testimony of the book of mormon, jesus christ, and the prophet joseph smith.
Holland bore powerful testimony of the divine authenticity of the book of mormon during the october general conference. New post by elder holland reveals his testimony of the book. I felt prompted to share my testimony of the book of mormon with you. 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 church changed my life and inspired me to be baptized at the age of 26. Elder hollands mission president seminar on the book of. In their final hours, they sought to understand the purpose of their imminent martyrdom by turning to ether 12. At the october 2009 latter day saint general conference lds apostle jeffrey holland gave a testimony of the book of mormon. 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. The dying testimony of martin harris, as given to william pilkington by martin harris himself, in clarkston, cache county, utah. Elder holland speaks on testimony at book of mormon chiasmus. One of my favorite testimonies of the book of mormon came from elder jeffrey r. 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. I love elder holland and his special witness of the savior and of the book of mormon.
Elder hollands testimony of the book of mormon facebook. 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. 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 hollands testimony of the book of mormon lds living. 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. Holland, hyrum turned down the corner of the page from which he had read, marking it as part of the everlasting testimony for which these two brothers were about to. Oct 15, 2009 the book of mormon is true, just what it purports to be, and for this testimony i expect to give an account in the day of judgment.
My life by gogo goff testimony of the book of mormon facebook. In light of a recent conversation with several critics, i decided to type out a significant portion of that witness and post it here. 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. The author of these truth claims essays provided to mormon stories, michael brown, shared his testimony as follows. Elder holland testifies boldly of the truth of the book of mormon. An introduction, elder holland draws from the introduction printed in the book of mormon to explain and bear testimony of the book. 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. Interlude elder hollands powerful talk to a room full. Hyrum was later murdered in carthage jail for his testimony. 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 undertakes to outline the book of mormons central character and primary subject.
However, within the pages of the book of mormon itself are the combined testimony of three ancient witnesses. 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. In light of that, it has always been significant to me that the book of mormon, one of the lords powerful. 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. 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 holds an 1841 book of mormon that hyrum smith owned. I first met martin harris, one of the three witnesses to the authenticity of the book of mormon, in smithfield utah in 1874. Elder and sister holland identify the most important. The book of mormon chiasmus conference was held at the byu campus.
My letter to elder holland re book of mormon very long. 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. 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. Mormon apostle misled members with his book of mormon prop. 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. 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. 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 be perfected in him.
We have nearly 90,000 missionaries worldwide and we too can contribute. A modernday apostle shares a powerful testimony of the book of mormon and describes the unwavering faith the churchs founders showed, even in the face of death, to remain true to their. Why does god sometimes allow his saints to be martyred. Togather saints testimony of the book of mormon facebook. 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. 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.
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. My letter to elder holland re book of mormon heres your reply, assuming youre still a member. My life by gogo goff testimony of the book of mormon. 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 book of mormon has filled my heart with so much joy and light and hope. The book of mormon holds a special place in my heart. Elder holland bears testimony of the book of mormon in new. Readers of the book of mormon are undoubtedly familiar with the three witnesses. 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. Martin harris testimony of the book of mormon as given to. Elder holland s 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.
Aug 11, 2017 in their final hours, they sought to understand the purpose of their imminent martyrdom by turning to ether 12. 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. Elder hollands 10 best talks of all time utahvalley360. Shortly thereafter, pistol and ball would take the lives of these two testators. The origins of the book of mormon have been criticized. Building upon this foundational testimony of christ, each book of mormon prophet distinctively accented certain attributes of jesus christ. I want it absolutely clear when i stand before the judgment bar of god that i declared to the world that the book of mormon is true. If you dont think the book of mormon matters to your missionaries you look at me. Elder holland speaks at book of mormon chiasmus conference. New post by elder holland reveals his testimony of the. Ten testimonies of jesus christ from the book of mormon. In all the times i have read this story in the scriptures, i have never pictured amuleks meeting with alma, who was the high priest, as. Elder holland then declared his own testimony of the book of mormon, but not before asking a penetrating question to those who question the book s divinity.