Elder holland and the book of mormon

Mormon apostle misled members with his book of mormon prop. Elder holland starts with the story of the blind man near jericho in the book of luke, who asked a multitude what was going on, and was told that christ was passing by. Elder holland has such a staunch testimony of the book of mormon, jesus christ, and the prophet joseph smith. Elder holland spoke about the need for religion in society due to a rise of secularism at a devotional during brigham young. My letter to elder holland re book of mormon very long.

This book is another testament of jesus christ and serves as a companion scripture to the holy bible. Elder holland speaks at book of mormon chiasmus conference marks 50 years since ancient writing format was discovered in the book of mormon, copied to clipboard. Elder holland the apostle, or elder holland the target. Elder holland speaks at book of mormon chiasmus conference. This suggests that the book of mormon was translated from ancient text, he said, and not authored in the 1800s. 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. 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. 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. Elder holland the message the meaning the multitude. As a member of the quorum of the twelve, holland is accepted by the church as a prophet, seer, and revelator. Holland bore powerful testimony of the divine authenticity of the book of mormon during the october general conference. The entire book is a classic, but particularly in the final chapter, elder holland bears powerful witness of the book of mormon.

My letter to elder holland regarding the book of mormon. 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 of engaging the head as well as the heart, with the. Holland who shares his apostolic witness of the central figure of the book of mormon the lord jesus christ. It is his definitive latterday declaration regarding the atoning sacrifice of the lord jesus christ. Holland bore powerful testimony of the divine authenticity of the book of mormon during the october 2009 general conference. In light of that, it has always been significant to me that the book of mormon, one of the lords powerful keystones in this counteroffensive. 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. This talk will be quoted for a long time to come, and elder holland has quickly become a favorite for many lds apologists. Obviously one of the influential, representative figures in this generation of such work is our friend and colleague john. Elder hollands insights on how the book of mormon can. The strongest evidence for the actual book that hyrum read from being the one that elder holland held up during conference is that it has a statement of provenance written inside the back cover of the book dated december 25, 1898, and signed by joseph f. This is the first time ive heard that in conference could be wrong here. One of the beautiful reminders in this magnificent passage, even with its splendor and royalty and sense of triumph, is the gentle declaration that through all of his power and majesty, christ is still the sonthe son as taught by abinadi and other book of mormon prophetshumble, obedient, submissive, willing to yield to.

Elder and sister holland identify the most important. He is one of the few people i really trust to tell it like it is. Following those words came one of the most powerful apostolic witnesses of the book of mormon. Holland is known and loved throughout the church of jesus christ of latterday saints as a master teacher and a powerful speaker. Introducing a major new doctrinal work written by elder jeffrey r. 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.

Nov 21, 2018 the first presidency of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints provided a signed inscription inside a gift copy of the book of mormon presented by elder jeffrey r. Elder hollands comprehensive study documents why this ancient nephite record is truly another testament of jesus christ. Elder holland testifies boldly of the truth of the book of. May 15, 2014 my letter to elder holland regarding the book of mormon. As youll see below, i believe elder holland gave his best talk in october 2009, when he shared his powerful witness of the truthfulness of the book of mormon. Holland explains the background and importance of the. We may say that we believe the book of mormon is truly a translated record of ancient origin, but joseph and hyrum personally did the translating. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the plates of nephi. But elder holland separates all of us, and our detractors, from joseph and hyrum in that they were telling the story from personal experience.

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 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 dear elder holland, truthfulness of the book of mormon after you set me apart as stake president, you said tom, now we are sealed. The book of mormon is the preeminent net god has prepared for missionaries to gather scattered israel in these last days, said elder holland. Elder hollands testimony of the book of mormon a powerful witness from an apostle of the lord. His impassioned sermon about the book of mormon and the final hours of joseph and hyrum final hours has offended many, making him a. 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. In one of the most pivotal moments of the book of mormon. 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. Jun 28, 2018 elder holland said he sometimes asks missionaries to make a case for who might best be considered the most memorable character in the book of mormon. Jeffrey roy holland born december 3, 1940 is an american educator and religious leader.

Jeffery holland is extremely knowledgeable about his subject matter. Elder hollands 10 best talks of all time utahvalley360. Christ is the meaning of the book of mormon, and we should teach that to children who are reading it. Holland chiasmus book of mormon evidence elder jeffrey r. 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. It led me to love the holy bible and the rest of the standard works of the church. The result is an intelligent observation and thorough study of the book of mormons contribution to our understanding of christ. Book of mormon fhe lesson abinadi and standing for truth.

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. 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. Elder holland could read a cereal box is how a friend of mine once expressed his love for anything elder holland teaches. In light of a recent conversation with several critics, i decided to type out a significant portion of that witness and post it here. That talk went through my heart like a javelin borrowing one of his phrases. Holland, a member of the quorum of the twelve apostles, gave the closing remarks for the book of mormon chiasmus conference, on august 16. Holland told a moving story of how, before leaving for carthage and eventual martyrdom, hyrum smith read from the book of mormon. The talk, entitled be ye therefore perfect eventually was rumored to put the nail in the coffin of the argument levied against the church that it holds to an. Elder holland hadnt always been the best companion to elder oaks.

Elder holland invites young adults to pursue the fulness of. Elder holland archives mormon discussions podcasts. Demonstrate to me that the book of mormon is true by answering and refuting the evidences against its truthfulness mentioned later in this letter 2. God always provide safety for the soul and with the book of mormon, he has again done that in our time. My letter to elder holland re book of mormon heres your reply, assuming youre still a member. Reel represents that elder holland claims to hold the very copy of the book of mormon that bethsheba sic. Standing like sentinels at the gate of the book, elder holland concluded, nephi, jacob, and isaiah admit us into the scriptural presence of the lord. The book of mormon chiasmus conference was held at the byu campus. Maybe elder holland was appealing to the nonlds scholars in the room, as well as other nonmembers who might hear or read his talk in the future, who have not accepted the testimonies of the twelve official witnesses to the book of mormon joseph smith, the three witnesses, and the eight witnesses. New post by elder holland reveals his testimony of the book.

During last falls general conference, i had two latterday saints recommend that i listen to the talk given by elder jeffrey r. The announcement was made tuesday, may 12, 2020, by elder jeffrey r. 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. 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. Elder holland gave a riveting sermon about the book of mormon in general conference yesterday sunday, oct 4, 2009. Book of mormon is the most effective conversion tool, say. The address was broadcast from the church office building auditorium on temple square in salt lake city. 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. The book of mormon provides spiritual nutrition, prescribes a plan of action, and connects us with the holy spirit. It is a new covenant, a new testament from the new world to the entire world. Friends of rexburg idaho east stake elder hollands.

The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which, according to adherents, contains writings of ancient prophets who lived on the american continent from approximately 2200 bc to ad 421. Elder hollands testimony of the book of mormon facebook. Holland explains the background and importance of the book of mormon. Interlude elder hollands powerful talk to a room full of. Let me quote a very powerful comment from president ezra taft benson, who said, the book of mormon is the keystone of our testimony. When he was 19 years old, elder holland read the book of mormon with real intent for the first time and gained a powerful testimony if its truth. This conference, held on august 16, celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of the discovery of chiasmus in the book of mormon. I would love to be shown that i am wrong, having invested so much of my life in the church. Therefore, it can be said that the book of mormon is not just a book supported by witnesses the three and eight witnesses but a book of witnesses nephi, jacob, and isaiah. As a young man with a particularly powerful sex drive, he was tired of running his big cock against his mattress for relief. Elder holland and the book general discussions mormon.

They emphasized the importance of place in choosing the itinerary. Dont get me wrong, there is a lot of wisdom in the scriptures, even wisdom against those scriptures own bad parts and against organizations wielding scriptures as twisted sticks handed out to beat ourselves and each other back into line with. Interlude elder hollands powerful talk to a room full. If they take my bait and fall for it, their responses will vary but usually they will say that it is one of the obvious figures like nephi or mormon, alma or moroni. God always provides safety for the soul, and with the book of mormon, he has. Written for us, 8 it contains the word of god in plainness 9 and tells us of our identity, purpose, and destiny. Oct 04, 2009 elder holland has such a staunch testimony of the book of mormon, jesus christ, and the prophet joseph smith.

Elder and sister holland identify the most important figure. Elder hollands insights on how the book of mormon can deepen. I probably shouldnt be surprised that theres only two references afterall, the book of mormon is a book written for our time, which the lord knew would include living prophets to teach the law of tithing. He received a bachelors degree in english and masters. 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. Feb 28, 2019 introducing a major new doctrinal work written by elder jeffrey r.

Chiasmus 50th anniversary, jsb, brigham young university. 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. William of the seventy the prophet joseph smith who translated the book of mormon said. Elder holland speaks on testimony at book of mormon. Elder holland speaks at book of mormon chiasmus conference 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 discoveries of chiasmus whether in the book of. This went on for weeks until they were discovered by president nelson, and holland. It was while reading this sacred record so hungrily, even ravenously, that i felt again and again the undeniable whispering of the holy ghost declaring to my soul the truthfulness of its. At a 50thanniversary commemoration of the discovery of chiasmus in the book of mormon, lds apostle elder jeffrey r. The challenge remains unmet and the witnesses for authenticity including physical and other evidence for plausibility of that ancient record are. 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. Elder and sister holland identify the most important figure in the. 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.

During the 2018 mission leadership seminar, elder and sister holland addressed the topic, christ and the book of mormon, focusing their. Book of mormon introduction church of jesus christ. Holland of the quorum of the twelve apostles during the weekly byuhawaii devotional. It was first published in march 1830 by joseph smith as the book of mormon.

The book of mormon is truly another testament of jesus christ. He said, in making our case for the restored gospel of jesus christ, i believe god intends us to find and use the evidence he has given reasons, if you will which affirm the truthfulness of his work. This book of mormon passage perfectly describes depression. Feb 12, 2020 the book of mormon, elder holland testified, is the sacred expression of christs great last covenant with mankind. 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. Holland of the quorum of the twelve apostles gave the closing remarks at a session wednesday evening. 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 be perfected in him. First i discuss the personal relationship elder holland and i havehad. Smith, that it was, in fact, the book that hyrum read from and dog eared. Holland of the quorum of the twelve apostles presented a family history and a book of mormon to british theresa may, a meeting that fell in. Holland of the quorum of the twelve apostles to the british house of commons at the palace of westminster in london on wednesday, nov. Welch after the chiasmus jubilee celebrating the 50th anniversary of the discovery of chiasmus in the book of mormon.

The focal point, supreme moment in the book of mormon. Brothers and sisters and friends, sister holland and i are as thrilled as you are to have been part of this wonderful evening tonight. We were foreordained to fulfill the covenant and promise to abraham. The book of mormon is true and was given to bring happiness and hope to the faithful in the travail of the last days, brothers and sisters. After he was caught stroking himself by his companion, he got the idea to fill his mouth with his thick prick instead. Safety for the soul the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. It seems that after elder holland powerful conference address concerning the bom he has become a target in the cyber world.