Mormon apostle misled members with his book of mormon prop. I want you to be proud you are a woman by elder jeffrey r. Elder hollands comprehensive study documents why this ancient nephite record is truly another testament. Holland writes, one of the unfailing facts of mortal life is the recurring presence of trouble. Jeffrey r holland book of mormon lds conference talk oct 2009 179 hd 12. May 23, 2015 jeffrey r holland book of mormon lds conference talk oct 2009 179 hd 12.
Testimony of the book of mormon church of jesus christ. 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. I thought the mormon message video was too short and missed some. Holland, safety for the soul, ensign, november 2009, 8890. All jeff ever wanted to do was teach the gospel to students in a classroom, he said. March 30, 2011 either the book of mormon is what it says it is, or the church and its founder are false. A recent critic said that our account of and devotion to the book of mormon and, by implication, joseph smiths role in producing it is, the most cherished and unique mormon belief bill mckeever, quoted in daniel c. Elder hollands comprehensive study documents why this ancient nephite record is truly another testament of jesus christ. The messianic message of the book of mormon holland, jeffrey r.
Either the book of mormon is what it says it is, or the church and its founder are false. He served as the ninth president of brigham young university and is a member of the quorum of the twelve apostles of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church. Of greatest assurance in gods plan is that a savior was promised, a redeemer, who through our faith in him would lift us triumphantly over those tests and trials, even though the cost to do so would be unfathomable for both the father. Holland place no more for the enemy of my soul duration. After you set me apart as stake president, you said tom, now we are sealed. Holland told a moving story of how, before leaving for carthage and eventual martyrdom, hyrum smith read from the book of. Holland told a moving story of how, before leaving for carthage and eventual martyrdom, hyrum smith read from the book of mormon. Dear elder holland, truthfulness of the book of mormon. The memories you have given us from our own ces years are deep and. This conference, held on august 16, celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of the discovery of chiasmus in the book of mormon. As a boy he enjoyed sports especially baseball and played on every kind of team he could.
The book of mormon is 19th century fiction, dressed as scripture, and. After recounting how hyrum smith read from the book of mormon ether. Book of mormon introduction church of jesus christ. Jeffrey r hollands powerful witness of the veracity. Holland of the quorum of the twelve apostles when jeffrey r. Many throughout the church remember his inspired talk, like a broken vessel, and the hope it brought to those who similarly battle depression, whether for a time or on a daily basis. We build enduring faith in jesus christ by making the book of mormon accessible, comprehensible, and defensible to the entire world. Holland speaks out on the book of mormon and the failed attempts of critics to explain it away if you missed the general conference talk by elder jeffrey r. By meridian magazine october 7, 2014 elder jeffrey r. You can watch elder hollands talk in the video embedded below. 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. The messianic message of the book of mormon salt lake city, ut. Mar 31, 2010 the book of mormona book from god duration.
Elder holland testifies boldly of the truth of the book of mormon. Elder hollands 10 best talks of all time utahvalley360. Prime rose full episode official and hq with subtitles one of americas most notorious militias. 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. Holland, one of the twelve apostles and the former president of brigham young university, you really should see it. Holland, safety for the soul, ensign november 2009. At the time of this call, elder holland was serving as a member of the first quorum of the seventy, to which he had been called on april 1, 1989. Holland bravely shared over the pulpit about a time when he struggled with depression. Elder holland testifies boldly of the truth of the book of. Holland, a member of the quorum of the twelve apostles, features the role of jesus christ as the principal and commanding figure in the book of mormon, from first chapter to last. Holland noted how implausible such conduct is if hyrum knew or believed the book of mormon to be a hoax. Holland quorum of the twelve apostles the church of jesus christ of latterday saints 50 east north temple street salt lake city, ut 84150 united states. President nelson addresses reintegration of church worship and activities.
Elder hollands testimony of the book of mormon facebook. Many throughout the church remember his inspired talk, like a broken vessel, and the hope it brought to those who similarly battle. Holland was ordained a member of the quorum of the twelve apostles of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints on june 23, 1994. Jeffrey r holland book of mormon lds conference talk oct 2009. Holland explains how the church is breaking new ground. As a member of the quorum of the twelve, holland is accepted by the church as a prophet, seer, and revelator. Hollands question and answer session at harvard law school an apostle of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints mormons addressed students at harvard law school on tuesday during the annual mormonism 101 series sponsored by the schools latterday saint student association. Holland explains the background and importance of the book of mormon. Introducing a major new doctrinal work written by elder jeffrey r.
Holland was called to be an apostle for the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, his brother dennis remarked that he was not surprised. The introduction to the book of mormon got a very quiet update a year later. 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. Holland withdraws missionary story due to inaccuracies. Elder hollands testimony of the book of mormon a powerful witness from an apostle of the lord. Holland of the quorum of the twelve symposium on the book of mormon, 9 august 1994, byu my beloved brothers and sisters of the church educational system, what a delight it is for pat and for me to be back with you tonight in a religious education setting. 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. Holland who shares his apostolic witness of the central figure of the book of mormon the lord jesus christ. I want you to feel the reality of what that means, to. The very well funded mormon church public relations machine swung into action.
He received a bachelors degree in english and masters. Holland this video is from a dvd devotional thats included with elder hollands book for times of trouble. Jeffrey r hollands powerful witness of the veracity of the book of mormon. 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. Holland, excerpted from modesty, makeovers, and the pursuit of physical beauty makes you think mormon life. He bore testimony of the book of mormon like i have never heard before who can doubt, after hearing his address of that book of scripture, that he knows with absolute certainty that it is true, and that it is another testament of the savior jesus christ. 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. Depression, anxiety, and other forms of mental illness are real and can be overwhelming, even debilitating. Oct 04, 2009 elder holland bore solemn and soulstirring witness of the book of mormon that was tangibly powerful in the declaration of its veracity. The event was sponsored by book of mormon central and byu studies. At the time of this call, elder holland was serving as a member of the first quorum of the seventy to which he had been called on april 1, 1989. During last falls general conference, i had two latterday saints recommend that i listen to the talk given by elder jeffrey r. In response to my book there were news stories on the dna issue published in leading newspapers in the uk, australia and right across the us.
Elder jeffrey r holland safety for the soul general conference talk from. First of all, i want you to be proud you are a woman. I loved general conference my absolute favorite talk was by elder jeffrey r. 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. Holland quotes quotable quote the book of mormon is the keystone of our religion primarily because it is the most extended and definitive witness we have of the lord jesus christof our alpha and omega, the key stone, the chief cornerstone of the eternal gospel. The talk, entitled be ye therefore perfect eventually was rumored to put the nail in the coffin of the argument levied against the. When joseph smith and his brother hyrum started for carthage to face what they knew would be an imminent martyrdom, hyrum read these words to comfort the heart of his brother. This conference, held on august 16, celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of the discovery of chiasmus in the book of. Watch this video on youtube listen to elder jeffrey r. Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available. Jeffrey roy holland born december 3, 1940 is an american educator and religious leader.
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