Testimony of the book of mormon holland

An introduction, elder holland draws from the introduction printed in the book of mormon to explain and bear testimony of the book. To those first convictions have been added all the other quickening moments and sanctifying manifestations that now give meaning to my days and purpose to my years. The testimony of these three prophets interlink in order to establish the veracity and power of each others witness of christ. Nelson in priesthood session on april 3, 2021 said, what are lessons learned and never to be forgotten in the two years since the last general conference priesthood. Readers of the book of mormon are undoubtedly familiar with the three witnesses.

David whitmers final testimony of the book of mormon david whitmer was excommunicated from the church of jesus christ of latterday saints in 1838 for turning against church members and joining in persecuting them. A testimony of the book of mormon book of mormon central. Safety for the soul 2009 now, i did not sail with the brother of jared in crossing an ocean. Russell, a member of the community of christ and professor of history of the lds movement at graceland university, strongly disagrees.

However, within the pages of the book of mormon itself are the combined testimony of three ancient witnesses. For emotional health and spiritual stamina, everyone needs to be able to look forward to some respite, to something pleasant and renewing and hopeful, whether that blessing be near at hand or still some distance ahead. Aug 19, 2017 provo fifty years ago, an lds church missionary serving in germany discovered in the book of mormon a literary technique known as chiasmus, a device evident in early semitic writings such as the holy bible. 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. Holland delivers a stirring testimony of the book of mormon to believers, nonbelievers and former believ. Hunter and of the book of mormon during a general session of the church educational system book of mormon symposium at byu. David whitmer was excommunicated from the church of jesus christ of latterday saints in 1838 for turning against church members and joining in persecuting them. The lost 116 pages were the original manuscript pages of what joseph smith, founder of the latter day saint movement, said was the translation of the book of lehi, the first portion of the golden plates revealed to him by an angel in 1827. Aug 05, 2016 see mrms book of mormon link page to explore some of these related issues. Its four major authorsnephi, jacob, mormon, and moroniwere all eyewitnesses of the lord, as was joseph, the inspired translator of that book. As one of a thousand elements of my own testimony of the divin ity of the book of mormon, i submit this as yet one more evidence of its truthfulness. May 20, 2011 a new mormon message featuring elder jeffrey r.

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. As a 19yearold, i read the book of mormon for the first time with real intent. Latterday saints standing united elder hollands testimony of. 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. 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 m. Jan 23, 2017 the dying testimony of martin harris, as given to william pilkington by martin harris himself, in clarkston, cache county, utah. The book of mormon has been organized into 6,607 verses, of which 3,925 refer to jesus christ, employing more than 100 titles. A modernday apostle describes the unwavering faith churchs founders showed, even in the face of death, to remain true to their testimonies. 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. Check out the viewpoint on mormonism podcast series 15 witnesses to the book of mormon part 1 part 2 part 3 part 4 february 1518, 2016 joseph smith claimed that in 1823 he was visited by an angel named moroni and that this angel told him that there was a book deposited, written upon gold plates, giving an account of the former inhabitants of this continent, and the. New post by elder holland reveals his testimony of the book. Dec 15, 2020 both the bible and the book of mormon give us the beautiful assurance that jesus is the christ, the son of god.

The testimony of eight witnesses was first published at the end of the 1830 edition of the book of mormon and has been printed in nearly every edition since, although most subsequent editions moved the statement to the front of the book and included minor grammatical corrections. The symposium for seminary and institute teachers and other workers in the church educational. Christ and the new covenant meet your next favorite book. He is one of the few people i really trust to tell it like it is. Moroni spoke of it in the book of mormon as hope for a better world. When published in 1830, the book of mormon contained a statement about the lost 116 pages, as well as the testimony of three witnesses and the testimony of eight witnesses, who claimed to have seen and handled the golden plates. Some or all of the book of mormon is now in 110 languages across the world.

I did not sail with the brother of jared in crossing an ocean, settling. The testimony of eight witnesses was first published at the end of the 1830 edition of the book of mormon and has been printed in nearly every edition since, although most subsequent editions moved the statement to the front of the book and included minor grammatical corrections be it known unto all nations, kindreds, tongues, and people, unto whom this work shall come. Elder and sister holland identify the most important figure in the. I first met martin harris, one of the three witnesses to the authenticity of the book of mormon, in smithfield utah in 1874. Holland bore powerful testimony of the divine authenticity of the book of mormon during the october 2009 general conference. Aug, 2018 ever since the book of mormon was translated by the prophet joseph smith in a matter of months in 1829 and published in march 1830, presidents of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints have testified of and extolled the divinity of this volume of scripture. Elder holland testifies of spiritual lessons in the book. Holland of the quorum of the twelve apostles from safety for the soul, ensign, nov.

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. Book of mormon witnesses all later denied its truthfulness. It was on saturday, january 18th that our bishop called late and asked me to bear my testimony of the book of mormon the next morning in sacrament meeting along with others. In the book of mormon, when alma was confronted by korihor, he bore a strong, direct testimony, declaring. The night before, he turned to the book of mormon for comfort. Read a testimony from each living apostle about the book.

Holland spoke about the power of the book of mormon during the church of jesus christ of latterday saints 179th semiannual general conference with that very book in hand. Thus, some form of christs name is used on an average of one reference for every 1. A few short verses from the 12th chapter of ether in the book of mormon. 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 know that joseph smith was a true prophet of god, which naturally means the lds church is christs one true church. He said, without reservation i promise you that if each of you will observe this simple program, regardless of how many times you previously may have read the book of mormon, there will come into your lives and into your homes an added measure of the.

These pages, which had not been copied, were lost by smiths scribe, martin harris, during the summer of 1828 and are presumed to have been destroyed. Elder holland shares such an incredible testimony of the book of mormon. Take a few minutes out of your day to strengthen your faith in this precious book of. I know there is a god, and also that christ shall come alma 30.

This conference, held on august 16, celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of the discovery of chiasmus in the book of mormon. Elder hollands 10 best talks of all time utahvalley360. The testimonies highlighted yesterday in church news brought another testimony to mind. Elder holland testifies of spiritual lessons in the book of. My testimony of the book of mormon by elder jeffrey r. Selected testimonies of the book of mormon mormonism. Holland of the council of the twelve bore testimony of president howard w. Did the eleven witnesses actually see the gold plates. I hold in my hand that book, the very copy from which hyrum read, the same corner of the page turned down still visible. David whitmers final testimony of the book of mormon. Callister why are there so many christian denominations in the world today.

His voice impassioned, holland explained it was the book used by lds church founder joseph smiths brother hyrum as a source of comfort as. Martin harris testimony of the book of mormon as given to. 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. Jeffrey r holland book of mormon lds conference talk oct 2009. Feitz one simple act taught me a lesson about respect for the. So in the original we dont have any signed testimony of the witnesses of the book of mormon. Read a testimony from each living apostle about the book of. The book of mormon has filled my heart with so much joy and light and hope. Testimony of the book of mo rmon mormon messages bymormon life apr.

Textual evidence of the book of mormon mound rovers. Smith transcribed this portion, and it appears as the first part of the book. 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 great worth of the book of mormon is that it is another testament of jesus christ. Take a few minutes out of your day to strengthen your faith in this precious book of scripture.

Shortly thereafter, pistol and ball would take the lives of these two testators. 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. Anderson, in his faithpromoting book titled investigating the book of mormon witnesses, insists that readers must take the testimony of the eleven witnesses at face value. Testimony of the book of mormon latterday saints channel. I testify that the book of mormon is the sacred expression of christs great last covenant with mankind.

So in the original we dont have any signed testimony of the witnesses of the book of mormon, either the three or eight. Though he never returned to the church in his lifetime. Holland a powerful witness of the truthfulness of the book of mormon given by an apostle of jesus christ. Elder holland undertakes to outline the book of mormon s central character and primary subject. And thats somewhat true with the book of mormon but we dont have the testimony of the witnesses which was at the end of the book of mormon and is at the end of the printers manuscript. Later when actually incarcerated in the jail, joseph the prophet bore a powerful testimony of the divine authenticity of the book of mormon. President hinckley has encouraged us to read the book of mormon to lift us above the things of the world, to enjoy the things of the lord. Elder holland spoke in the marriott center during the evening session on aug. The book of mormon holds a special place in my heart. I hold in my hand a copy of the first edition of the book of mormon in french, published by john taylor as he began the work in france in 1852. Elder holland bears testimony of the book of mormon in new. 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.

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. Why is the book of mormon so essential if we already have the bible to teach us about. December 23, 2019 214 years ago the prophet joseph was born. Elder jeffrey r holland safety for the soul general conference talk from the church of jesus christ of latterday saints 179th semiannual general conferenc. 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. Of course, the value of the book of mormon lies not in the miracle of its translation, miraculous as it was. More official church info video video,official church info. Jun 27, 2020 that testimony, said elder holland, offered in that setting, read on the very eve of death, is one of the 10,000 reasons i know the book of mormon is true. Dec 01, 2018 thus armed with so much evidence of the kind we celebrated here tonight we ought to be more assertive than we sometimes are in defending our testimony of the truth elder holland, the greatness of evidence given at the book of mormon chiasmus conference in august 2017. 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.

Jeffrey r holland book of mormon lds conference talk oct. Elder hollands testimony of the book of mormon a powerful witness from an apostle of the lord. In his autobiographical travel book, roughing it, mark twain detailed his experiences on the frontier of the american west 18611867, which included a. Mar 01, 2020 i do want you all to know for sure i have that testimony, and not hide it, so i will do my best to share it with you in writing. Holland apostle book of mormon faith testimony large unless otherwise indicated, individuals may post material from the gospel media portion of this site to another website or on a computer network for their own personal, noncommercial use. Hyrum was later murdered in carthage jail for his testimony. Jeffery holland is extremely knowledgeable about his subject matter. I wish to share one profound experience i had as a young adult that has shaped my life.