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. Lds videos largest collection of official mormon videos. My testimony of the book of mormon spiritual crusade. Mormons claim that a personal feeling, a burning in the bosom, which is interpreted to be a manifestation of the holy ghost, is the only evidence needed to prove that the religion is true. I bear you my testimony that i know the book of mormon is. On a summer day in 1828, book of mormon scribe and witness martin harris was emptying drawers, upending furniture, and ripping apart mattresses as he desperately looked for a stack of papers he had sworn to god to protect. Reading this book was a pleasure as i studied the book of mormon from this literary perspective.
Nov 18, 2014 elder jeffrey holland bears his testimony in the garden of gethsemane inspirational video. The book of mormon holds a special place in my heart. Numerous church leaders, including elder jeffrey r. Welch told the story of his discovery of chiasmus in the book of mormon. Holland delivers a stirring testimony of the book of. 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. 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.
We dont understand all of the details of how its claims fit together, but the same thing is true for the bible. Of course, the book of mormon is not the churchs only missionary. I have uploaded one of the best talks i have ever heard on the book of mormon to our youtube channel. In addition to the changes and corrections that have marked the books history, there are many contradictions between the teachings of the book of mormon and the bible, as well as. Holland speaks during the sunday morning session of the. Testimony of the book of mormon elder holland youtube. I felt prompted to share my testimony of the book of mormon with you. Like many of you, i started gaining my testimony of the book of mormon at a very young age. Another testament of jesus christ will draw men nearer to god than any other book. Nelson october 1999 by sherri jorgensen uncategorized when you read the book of mormon, concentrate on the principal figure in the bookfrom its first chapter to the last. I testify that one cannot come to full faith in this latterday workand thereby find the fullest measure of peace and comfort in these, our timesuntil he or she embraces the divinity of the book of mormon and the lord jesus christ, of whom it. Elder holland invites young adults who feel their testimonies are not yet secure to lean on his testimony until their. It was because of this i took the time to read the book of mormon straight through and not only read it but reading more then a chapter or so a day so i was finally able to really understand what was going on and to really grow to love these people.
There are many things that are claimed in the bible that cant be tested and are. Restoration general conference coronavirus apostles travels videos. Holland bore powerful testimony of the divine authenticity of the book of mormon during the october 2009 general conference. 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. Elder hollands mission president seminar on the book of mormon. I remember the spirit i felt as a kid every time we read from it. Mormon messages are short videos from the lds church featuring the words of prophets and apostles about values and principles important to society. Instead, he taught that there are three heavenly kingdoms where nearly all people will be saved for eternity, while only a very tiny number of people will not be saved. A testimony of the book of mormon quotes by russell m. 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. Mormon answers to questions about the lds testimony and the need for personal revelation. This conference, held on august 16, celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of the discovery of chiasmus in the book of mormon. Read more activity to write and share your testimony. 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.
Be ye therefore perfect, even as your father in heaven is perfect. 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. It was given by elder holland to the new mission presidents in 1997. Olson, now studying to be a christian minister as of 2011 i spent my church life as a mormon before i knew the lords grace. Testimony of the book of mormon latterday saints channel. The mormon view of heaven and hell the bottomline guide. As youth read the book of mormon they can have a banana split or sundae party to share their testimony with each scoop of ice cream being served. I know there is a god, and also that christ shall come alma 30. Lds prophets also say that but if the bom isnt true then they arent prophets. Other reasons we do not hold the book of mormon as true are many and varied. As one of a thousand elements of my own testimony of the divinity of the book of mormon, i. 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. Like the three witnesses, the book of mormon prophecies that there will be others which will testify of this work, and there is none other which shall view it, save it be a few according to the will of god, to bear testimony of his word unto the children of men. There is no question in my mind that it is scripture.
The book of mormon has filled my heart with so much joy and light and hope. Accept jesus christ as your personal savior and be a guest to his wedding coz he has to wed the church when he comes on his second coming. Ive wandered off to a school or two and read booksboth in and out of libraries. Jubilee marks 50 years from book of mormon chiasmus discovery. Alma, the testimony of the word in the book of mormon symposium series, edited by monte s. The testimony of the eight witnesses gospel doctrine. However virtually all religions claim to have spiritual experiences. So i reedited the talk, added some visual clips, and added. Well if the book of mormon isnt true then the promise is meaningless. Given our knowledge of evidence such as chiasmus in the book of mormon, elder holland stated, we ought to be more assertive than we sometimes are in defending our testimony of the truth. Here is the eyeopening testimony from a former mormon elder, todd k.
In the book of mormon, when alma was confronted by korihor, he bore a strong, direct testimony, declaring. The church changed my life and inspired me to be baptized at the age of 26. Holland delivers a stirring testimony of the book of mormon to believers, nonbelievers and former believers. The book of mormon cannot be used to prove itself if its a work of fiction. Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available. We tend to encourage people to not just read and think, but also to pray as a way to learn, through personal revelation, if the book of mormon or other aspects of the. That wedding of the rational and the religious works well for a volume which argues that the literary dimensions of the book of mormon contribute deliberately and dramatically to its religious impact. Father in heaven have always been marked by the making of covenants. My personal explanation of the book of mormon is one of testimony. I believe with all of my heart and mind that it is a sacred record, one authored by prophets through the ages, meant to establish and tie together eternal principles and precepts. Joseph smith rejected the idea that all people go either to heaven or to hell. I bear witness to my family, my loved ones, my posterity, and the world that the book of mormon is true and is indeed the word of god and that joseph smith was the person god chose to restore the true gospel to the earth, in this last of dispensations, in preparation for the second coming of the savior. Be ye therefore perfecteventually elder holland youtube.
Watch the most recent episode of the book of mormon videos. I love elder holland and his special witness of the savior and of the book of mormon. In this their greatest and last hour of need, i ask you would these men blaspheme before god by continuing to fix their lives, their honor, and their own search for each eternal salvation on a book. A shortened clip from elder hollands safety for the soul, in which he bears his testimony of the validity and truth of the book of mormon. Mormon parabale of the ten virgins this video depicts the parable of the ten virgins, through which the savior helps the disciples understand why and how to. Having read the book of mormon several times and teaching it in sunday school, i was looking for a fresh approach. Testimony of the book of mormon eyewitnesses come reason. I thought the mormon message video was too short and missed some key parts. Shortly thereafter, pistol and ball would take the lives of these two testators. And when combined with the holy bible it will make the pathway clear that we should walk.
Elder hollands mission president seminar on the book of. Nevertheless, the reality of those plates, the substance of them if you will, and the evidence that comes to us from them in the form of the book of mormon is at the heart, at the very center, of the hope and testimony and conviction of this work that is unshakably within me forever. I love this testimony of the book of mormon by elder holland given in his october 2009 general conference talk titled safety for the soul. Heaven or hell you have to be in one of those places one day one time, but my prayer for you who is going to see this video is that you make it to heaven because fire burns. My letter to elder holland re book of mormon heres your reply, assuming youre still a member. The book of mormon teaches that we should stand as witnesses of god at all times and in all things, and in all places that we may be in mosiah 18. Latterday saints mormons often speak about the importance of having a personal testimony of the gospel of jesus christ. Feasting on the word is both a heartfelt and a thoughtful book, as clearly reasoned as it is faithful. My whole being is the desire to serve the lord jesus beyond my human abilitieseven from my childhood. But the talk was so powerful, i wanted to show more. 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. Elder hollands 10 best talks of all time utahvalley360. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Later when actually incarcerated in the jail, joseph the prophet bore a powerful testimony of the divine authenticity of the book of mormon.
I hold in my hand that book, the very copy from which hyrum read, the same corner of the page turned down still visible. I declare to the world that the book of mormon is true, that it came forth the way joseph said it came. I remember waking up very earlier as a family to read from its pages. 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. One of the most impressive teachings on the relationship between the gift of a testimony and the duty to bear it is in the 46th section of. There was a recent mormon message very similar to this, showing excerpts from elder hollands powerful conference talk, safety for the soul. Ten testimonies of jesus christ from the book of mormon. Elder and sister holland identify the most important figure in the. Another testament of jesus christ is to convey to the modern world powerful testimonies of the divine mission and essential attributes of jesus christ, to the convincing of the jew and gentile that jesus is the christ, the eternal god title page. Jubilee marks 50 years from book of mormon chiasmus. But my testimony of the book of mormon and the peace it brings to the human heart is as binding as was. Holland shares a personal experience that reminds us to always trust god and the direction he gives us.
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