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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 addresses these powerful messages to my friends who love the lord, to my friends who want to change, to my friends who face opposition, and more. 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 delivers a stirring testimony of the book of mormon to believers, nonbelievers and former believers. During last falls general conference, i had two latterday saints recommend that i listen to the talk given by elder jeffrey r. Ive read a couple of books and ive been to a pretty good school, and i have chosen to be in this church because of the faith that i feel and the inspiration that comes.

A complete list of his conference talks is available at from are we not all beggars. Holland of the quorum of the twelve apostles from safety for the soul, ensign, nov. 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. His voice impassioned, holland explained it was the book used by lds church founder joseph smiths brother hyrum as a source of comfort as. Holland was called as a member of the quorum of the twelve apostles of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints in june 1994. Holland, the man who thinks the book of mormon has withstood all examination. A modernday apostle describes the unwavering faith churchs founders showed, even in the face of death. Holland invites every reader of his latest book to become a friend, to receive instruction and encouragement, counsel and comfort. Below are a few quotations from selected general conference talks by elder jeffrey r. His testimony highlights that modern apostolic witnesses have born testimony of the nephite record. In this great, eternal work, mothers have carried the torch of faith and family from the beginning. Holland captioned version video bbc interview with mormon apostle jeffrey r. I love elder holland and his special witness of the savior and of the book of mormon. The talk, entitled be ye therefore perfect eventually was rumored to put.

At a 50thanniversary commemoration of the discovery of chiasmus in the book of mormon, lds apostle elder jeffrey r. He received a bachelors degree in english and masters. 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 trouble is once the biased lens of mormonism was shed from my eyes i began to realize something else about elder holland which is that he seems to be deceptive and flat out lying on multiple occasions. Of course, the book of mormon is not the churchs only missionary.

But the talk was so powerful, i wanted to show more. 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. One of the most powerful testimonies of the book of mormon. Holland of the quorum of the twelve symposium on the book of mormon, 9 august 1994, byu. He wrote a thesis on selected changes to the text of the book of mormon to complete his masters degree in religious. I loved general conference my absolute favorite talk was by elder jeffrey r. Later when actually incarcerated in the jail, joseph the prophet bore a powerful testimony of the divine authenticity of the book of mormon. Holland president of brigham young university august 25.

Holland is a member of the quorum of the twelve apostles of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints elder holland was born on december 3, 1940, and grew up in st. 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. My letter to elder holland re book of mormon very long. By seth adam smith march 29, 2011 no comments post or read comments. Below youll find a list of all posts that have been tagged as jeffrey r. Holland bore powerful testimony of the divine authenticity of the book of mormon during the october 2009 general conference. Holland who shares his apostolic witness of the central figure of the book of mormon the. First i discuss the personal relationship elder holland and i havehad.

A modernday apostle describes the unwavering faith churchs founders showed, even in the face of death, to remain true to their testimonies. Jeffrey r holland archives mormon discussions podcasts. The book of mormon is 19th century fiction, dressed as scripture, and. I testify that the book of mormon is the sacred expression of christs great last covenant with. Holland john dehlin april 27, 2015 church history, johns favorites, top 10 exmormon, top 10 truth claims, top 25. Hollands testimony of the book of mormon general conference is always enjoyable and uplifting.

Holland who shares his apostolic witness of the central figure of the book of mormon the lord jesus christ. Safety for the soul is a great talk given by apostle of the lord, jeffrey r holland and is one of my favorites. 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. Holland say he didnt know how the book of abraham was translated. My letter to elder holland re book of mormon heres your reply, assuming youre still a member. Elder hollands comprehensive study documents why this ancient nephite record is truly another testament of jesus christ. 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. In what would be the most startling moment of his early ministry, jesus stood up in his home synagogue in nazareth and read these words prophesied by isaiah and recorded in the gospel of. Mormon apostle misled members with his book of mormon prop.

The messianic message of the book of mormon for times of trouble similar authors to jeffrey r. Introducing a major new doctrinal work written by elder jeffrey r. Holland gave a stirring address about the power of physical evidence in defending the gospel at the chiasmus conference. So many physical pieces of the puzzle have been found, but one can always fall back on the missing puzzle. 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. Hyrum was later murdered in carthage jail for his testimony. The book of mormon is from beginning to end a profound statement about a family which was involved in a warring experience of good against evil in an attempt to keep that generational experience intact. My testimony of the book of mormon by elder jeffrey r. The messianic message of the book of mormon holland, jeffrey r. Holland was the main speaker at pembroke colleges nine lessons and carols service held in the ornate and historic damon wells chapel completed in 1732, where he delivered a.

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. 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. Elder holland only said he didnt know egyptian in a bbc interview. 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. Holland, including broken things to mend, and trusting jesus, and more on. This conference, held on august 16, celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of the discovery of chiasmus in the book of mormon. 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. Holland of the lds churchs quorum of the twelve apostles, left, speaks with law and religion scholar john w. As a boy he enjoyed sports especially baseball and played on every kind of team he could. Elder and sister holland identify the most important figure in the. The book of mormon, like the bible, contains a record of gods dealings with a part of the house of israel. Holland noted how implausible such conduct is if hyrum knew or believed the book of mormon to be a hoax. One cannot come into full faith continue reading the 179th semiannual general conference.

Tom phillips, the second anointing, and mormon apostle jeffrey r. Elder hollands 10 best talks of all time utahvalley360. At the october 2009 latter day saint general conference lds apostle jeffrey holland gave a testimony of the book of mormon. The night before, he turned to the book of mormon for comfort. George, utah, he received bachelors and masters degrees from brigham young university and a masters degree and. The need for that torch to burn brightly and dispel darkness has never been greater, writes elder jeffrey r. Holland told a moving story of how, before leaving for carthage and eventual martyrdom, hyrum smith read from the book of mormon. 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.

Jeffrey roy holland born december 3, 1940 is an american educator and religious leader. There was a recent mormon message very similar to this, showing excerpts from elder holland s powerful conference talk, safety for the soul. Numerous church leaders, including elder jeffrey r. A modernday apostle describes the unwavering faith churchs founders showed, even in the face of death, to remain true to. Welch after the chiasmus jubilee celebrating the 50th anniversary of the discovery of chiasmus in the book of mormon. He served as the ninth president of brigham young university and is a member. Holland s testimony of the book of mormon general conference is always enjoyable and uplifting. 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. 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 holds an 1841 book of mormon that hyrum smith owned. Testimony of the book of mormon latterday saints channel. Shortly thereafter, pistol and ball would take the lives of these two testators. With more than 30 speakers drawn from the leadership of the church, there are always many talks that touch our current individual needs and sensitivities. The church changed my life and inspired me to be baptized at the age of 26.