Safety for the soul the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. 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 the churchs founders showed, even in the face of death, to remain true to their testimonies of the book of mormon. 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. Chiasmus 50th anniversary, jsb, brigham young university. 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. 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. May 18, 2009 while on my mission several years ago, my mission president let me borrow elder jeffrey r. The messianic message of the book of mormon by patricia t. Elder holland has such a staunch testimony of the book of mormon, jesus christ, and the prophet joseph smith. Elder holland the message the meaning the multitude. Holland of the quorum of the twelve along with an explanation of the book of mormon and its witness of jesus christ as the savior of the world is included in the most recent mormon message called the book of mormon. Elder holland invites young adults to pursue the fulness of. The conversations elder holland related to seem to have occurred, and the topic of those conversations was the book of mormon, not polygamy.
Elder and sister holland identify the most important figure. When making decisions, god expects us to pray, trust, and. Later when actually incarcerated in the jail, joseph the prophet bore a powerful testimony of the divine authenticity of the book of mormon. Reply from elder holland mormon apostle to my letter. A book of mormon story, a super 5 minute video of one mans conversion and how it has changed his life. Elder holland when life is hard, rememberwe are not the first to ask, is mormon doctrine.
Elder hollands insights on how the book of mormon can. The book of mormon is the word of god like the bible. Read an account of elder hollands talk in the article lds church reaches out to diverse members. Oct 04, 2009 elder holland has such a staunch testimony of the book of mormon, jesus christ, and the prophet joseph smith. Holland who shares his apostolic witness of the centr. It was a autographed copy, as my mission president was elder holland s brotherinlaw. 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.
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. 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. 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. Finding hope in christ when there is an excessive amount of rain, flooding occurs. 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. Today radio free mormon continues with its newest episode wrong roads. Introducing a major new doctrinal work written by elder jeffrey r. Reaction to the video abounded in several mediums, including youtube, facebook and the mormon channel. The book of mormon, elder holland testified, is the.
Holland told a moving story of how, before leaving for carthage and eventual martyrdom, hyrum smith read from the book of. Lesson plan, the message, the meaning, and the multitude question. This landmark book explores what the book of mormon reveals about the character, attributes, and mission of our savior. 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. God may not always come right when you expect him to, but he will always be on time. 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. Parker and stone were best known for creating the animated comedy south park.
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. Welch, the power of evidence in the nurturing of faith, in echoes and evidences of the book of mormon, ed. But the talk was so powerful, i wanted to show more. 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. 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. 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. 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. It was a autographed copy, as my mission president was elder hollands brotherinlaw. Stay permanently and faithfully in the choir, where you will be able to savor forever that most precious anthem of allthe song of redeeming love. 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. Holland told a moving story of how, before leaving for carthage and eventual martyrdom, hyrum smith read from the book of mormon.
How can we help cut through the surface of these things. There was a recent mormon message very similar to this, showing excerpts from elder hollands powerful conference talk, safety for the soul. But elder holland is among the very best writers and speakers in the mormon church. Brothers and sisters and friends, sister holland and i are as thrilled as you are to have been part of this wonderful evening tonight. The book of mormon elders message board log in signup.
The valiant sons of helaman attributed their unshakeable faith to the. There was a recent mormon message very similar to this, showing excerpts from elder holland s powerful conference talk, safety for the soul. See book of mormon central archive, online at archive. I quickly realized i needed to have a copy of my own. Testimony of the book of mormon latterday saints channel. Jeffrey r holland book of mormon lds conference talk oct 2009.
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. Obviously one of the influential, representative figures in this generation of such work is our friend and colleague john w. Elder holland undertakes to outline the book of mormons central character and primary subject. Viewers react to elder hollands testimony of the book of mormon. I dont know about you, but i dont get invited to many jubilees. A modernday apostle describes the unwavering faith churchs founders showed, even in the face of death, to remain true to their testimonies. Elder and sister holland identify the most important. They emphasized the importance of place in choosing the itinerary. The lds church has released through its mormon messages a compelling video called watch your step.
I love elder holland quotes discover and share on christ jeffrey r holland quotes. Mormon apostle misled members with his book of mormon prop. Sep 26, 2014 i love elder holland quotes discover and share on christ jeffrey r holland quotes. This is the first time ive heard that in conference could be wrong here. Elder holland speaks at book of mormon chiasmus conference. Holland delivers a stirring testimony of the book of. 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. Holland who shares his apostolic witness of the central figure of the book of mormon the lord jesus christ. A few short verses from the 12th chapter of ether in the book of mormon.
Jul 15, 2011 the lds church has released through its mormon messages a compelling video called watch your step. 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. 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. This book is another testament of jesus christ and serves as a companion scripture to the holy bible. Holland bore powerful testimony of the divine authenticity of the book of mormon during the october 2009 general conference. Holland testifies of the truth of the bible, the book of mormon, and continuing revelation from god to his children. Elder holland lds quotes great quotes inspirational quotes qoutes motivational what is repentance mormon channel mormon messages. 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. Elder holland invites young adults to pursue the fulness. Following those words came one of the most powerful apostolic witnesses of the book of mormon. Holland of the quorum of the twelve apostles and video images contrasting the consequences of a mans choice to view pornography or not. If you are in need of motivation, check out this amazing list of 44 of the best motivational picture quotes.
Download mormon messages videos to use in your next lesson. 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. 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. The messianic message of the book of mormon, elder holland has produced a thorough and readable survey of mormon christology as.
The challenge remains unmet and the witnesses for authenticity including physical and other evidence for plausibility of that ancient record are. Elder holland closed his remarks by testifying of the book of mormon. 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. 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. This email message is for the sole use of the intended recipients and may contain confidential and privileged information. Shortly thereafter, pistol and ball would take the lives of these two testators. 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. Book of mormon introduction church of jesus christ. 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. What role should scholarship play in studying the book of mormon. 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. The prophet joseph smith who translated the book of mormon said. His style is clear and literate, with little of the bombast favored by less talented churchmen. While on my mission several years ago, my mission president let me borrow elder jeffrey r. Packer, the mantle is far, far greater than the intellect, byu.
Elder hollands insights on how the book of mormon can deepen. I hold in my hand that book, the very copy from which hyrum read, the same corner of. The messianic message of the book of mormon holland, jeffrey r. 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. 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. Mormon channel on mormon messages, church quotes, elder holland. Elder hollands 10 best talks of all time utahvalley360.
Feb 28, 2019 introducing a major new doctrinal work written by elder jeffrey r. I hold in my hand that book, the very copy from which hyrum read, the same corner of the page turned down still visible. Holland explains the background and importance of the book of mormon. What role should scholarship play in studying the book of. Elder jeffrey r holland safety for the soul general conference talk from the church of jesus christ of latterday saints 179th semiannual. 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. Mormon discussions view topic upset by elder holland story. Feb 12, 2020 elder holland closed his remarks by testifying of the book of mormon. A book of mormon treasury religious studies center. 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. Mormon channel on mormon messages, church quotes, elder. The messianic message of the book of mormon salt lake city. 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. 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.
Let me quote a very powerful comment from president ezra taft benson, who said, the book of mormon is the keystone of our testimony. 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. Explore our collection of motivational and famous quotes by authors you know and love. 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. Viewers react to elder hollands testimony and explanation.
Elder holland testifies boldly of the truth of the book of. Elder hollands powerful new mormon message on pornography. The twominute and 39second video features the words of elder jeffrey r. 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. Elder holland undertakes to outline the book of mormon s central character and primary subject. A man from jamaica who now lives in london tells his story about reading from the book of mormon.
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