According to the prophet joseph smith, the titlepage of the book of mormon is a literal translation, taken from the very last leaf, on the. 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. The church changed my life and inspired me to be baptized at the age of 26. 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. It led me to love the holy bible and the rest of the standard works of the church. Oct 12, 2018 elder holland concluded his talk pleading with church members to repair old injuries and reconcile with each other and with god. There were a lot of tweets and facebook posts about elder hollands talk on the poor. I was always sure that the lord had the same goal in mind for him, but that the size of the classroom and the number of students were on a much grander scale than he was envisioning. Ive personally witnessed that it has powers that president benson ascribed to it. I was moved by elder hollands speech, and took it as eloquent testimony of his belief in the divine origins of the book of mormon. Oaks oct 2000 the book of mormon keystone of our religion by ezra taft benson oct 1986. Talk about the foundational myths of other religions and why you feel the leap of faith in every. This talk will be quoted for a long time to come, and elder holland has quickly become a favorite for many lds apologists. Of course, the book of mormon is not the churchs only missionary.
Ive only seen one report so far, in the deseret news here, titled elder holland on 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. Many of those nuggets of truth we are to find are waiting for us on the pages of the book of mormon, just as ether 12. Didnt you love how he said, welcome to general conference at the end.
To be able to say at the final curtain i have suffered the will of the father in all things is our only avenue to an ovation in the end. However, there was a dynamic that elder holland didnt address. 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. Thus it is required of us as it was of nephi to continue to talk of christ. The article is a nice summary of elder hollands talk, but it overlooked a key point he made which i discuss below. You can watch elder hollands talk in the video embedded below. 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 holland talks about depression in vulnerable new video. Things to write on the title pg of my book of mormon scripture marking book of mormon title page markings i like this method of enhancing your study. 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. Given not long after a visit elder holland made to the utah state prison, this talk is about gods justice and mercy and the different forms of spiritual bondage we sometimes bring upon ourselves. Aug 18, 2017 for brevity sake, ill refer to the deseret news report here, titled elder holland on book of mormon. 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. The book of mormon can be the iron rod, and heaven knows, we all need such an iron rod. Holland gave us the perfect opening to october 2019s general conference with his talk, the message, the meaning, and the multitude. My letter to elder holland re book of mormon heres your reply, assuming youre still a member. Behold, i say unto you, wickedness never was happiness alma 41.
The book of mormon is a musical comedy with music, lyrics and book by trey parker, robert lopez, and matt stone. One of the most powerful testimonies of the book of mormon. I am grateful for this supernal moment shared with elder holland. Feb 12, 2020 the book of mormon, elder holland testified, is the sacred expression of christs great last covenant with mankind. Holland in 20 in which he shared about a season of his life where he had experienced depression. I really love the creative, beautiful illustrations. Chiasmus 50th anniversary, jsb, brigham young university. Mormon apostle misled members with his book of mormon prop. Why elder hollands message on forgiveness is something. Teaching and learning in the church elder holland, lds. First i discuss the personal relationship elder holland and i havehad. Elder holland bore solemn and soulstirring witness of the book of mormon that was tangibly powerful in the declaration of its veracity.
Some notes on elder hollands conference talk april 7, 2009 by kevin barney my easterseason message today is intended for all, but is directed in a special way to those who are alone or feel alone or, worse, yet, feel abandoned. Oct 05, 2009 elder holland gave a riveting sermon about the book of mormon in general conference yesterday sunday, oct 4, 2009. Elder and sister holland identify the most important figure in the. This is the first time ive heard that in conference could be wrong here. 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. Lord, i believe elder holland, general conference, lds talks.
We are led to expect that the author will have something to say to each of us on the part that each of us has played. This conference, held on august 16, celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of the discovery of chiasmus in the book of. Elder holland testifies boldly of the truth of the book of mormon. The book of mormon, elder holland testified, is the sacred expression of christs great last covenant with mankind. This suggests that the book of mormon was translated from ancient text, he said, and not authored in the 1800s. 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. Mar 31, 2010 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. Following those words came one of the most powerful apostolic witnesses of the book of mormon. Finding joy and happiness in the journey mormon beliefs. First staged in 2011, the play is a satirical examination of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints beliefs and practices that ultimately endorses the positive power of love and service. I really hope people who are unsure what the balance is of human and divine content in the book of mormon wont feel his talk as rejection, or as a reason to distance themselves from the church. Parsing elder hollands safety for the soul talk daves. Holland speaks during the sunday morning session of the 190th annual general conference on april 5, 2020. He served as the ninth president of brigham young university and is a member.
In the hour they died, holland tells us, they were quoting from and finding solace in the book of mormon. Elder holland testifies boldly of the truth of the book of. Elder holland speaks at book of mormon chiasmus conference. Elder hollands passion for the book of mormon is somehow close to how i feel, even if i dont live up to it. Church historians also believe that the copy of the book of mormon elder holland held is the book hyrum had at carthage. And he concludes with his own apostolic testimony of the truthfulness of the book of mormon and of joseph smith. How, asked elder holland, could anyone believe that joseph wrote the book either himself or as part of a conspiracy to defraud, when he went to his death believing and acting upon the book. Jeffrey r holland book of mormon lds conference talk oct 2009.
I pulled up our recording made while we were on the band trip to logan and i watched it skipping back a few times to make sure that i got it right. George, utah, he received bachelors and masters degrees from brigham young university and a masters degree and. 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. It will be one of those monumental moments for me and a talk i. Its entitled feed my sheep and was a precursor to the talk that he gave in general conference. A perfect brightness of hope quorum of the twelve apostles elder jeffrey r. Elder holland also spoke of the mists of darkness affecting everyone. Aug 18, 2017 i hope the talk will be published someday somewhere. Elder hollands talk at general conference was a battle cry for all apologists and an indictment for those who left the church.
Does this impact apologetic arguments of loan shifting and hebraismschiasmus. 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. 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. Brothers and sisters and friends, sister holland and i are as thrilled as you are to have been part of this wonderful evening tonight. Elder hollands powerful talk to a room full of unbelievers. Elder holland could read a cereal box is how a friend of mine once expressed his love for anything elder holland teaches. Holland in the missionary training center mtc on january 11, 2011. I hope the talk will be published someday somewhere.
Oct 05, 2009 and he concludes with his own apostolic testimony of the truthfulness of the book of mormon and of joseph smith. The article is a nice summary of elder holland s talk, but it overlooked a key point he made which i discuss below. May 09, 2018 for brevity sake, ill refer to the deseret news report here, titled elder holland on book of mormon. In a new video from mormon channel he continues to explore the topic and gives a message of hope to those who struggle. It is a new covenant, a new testament from the new world to the entire world. Many will remember the general conference talk given by elder jeffrey r. Hearing elder hollands talk on lust and pornography again. Holland bore powerful testimony of the divine authenticity of the book. Elder holland gave a riveting sermon about the book of mormon in general conference yesterday sunday, oct 4, 2009. Happiness in life is only found in obedience to the commandments of god. George, utah, he received bachelors and masters degrees from brigham young university and a masters degree and phd in american studies from yale university. I love elder holland and his special witness of the savior and of the book of mormon. 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. My letter to elder holland re book of mormon very long.
I was moved by elder holland s speech, and took it as eloquent testimony of his belief in the divine origins of the book of mormon. Elder holland invites young adults to pursue the fulness of. During last falls general conference, i had two latterday saints recommend that i listen to the talk given by elder jeffrey r. Elder holland concluded his talk pleading with church members to repair old injuries and reconcile with each other and with god. Introducing a major new doctrinal work written by elder jeffrey r. Elder jeffrey r holland safety for the soul general conference talk from the church of jesus christ of latterday saints 179th semiannual. Numerous church leaders, including elder jeffrey r. 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. To ensure the books preservation, it is stored in prescribed conditions and removed very rarely. Some notes on elder hollands conference talk by common. Elder hollands talk at general conference the millennial star. To read the full, and updated, transcript of elder hollands talk, see the article on the.
The talk, entitled be ye therefore perfect eventually was rumored to put the nail in the coffin of the argument levied against the. Elder hollands conference talk is the most significant. Let me quote a very powerful comment from president ezra taft benson, who said, the book of mormon is the keystone of our testimony. That talk went through my heart like a javelin borrowing one of his phrases. This conference, held on august 16, celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of the discovery of chiasmus in the book of mormon. When a child reads the book of mormon for the first time and is enamored with abinadis courage or the march of 2,000 stripling warriors, we can gently add that jesus is the omnipresent central figure in this marvelous chronicle, standing like a colossus over virtually every page of. Its entitled feed my sheep and was a precursor to the talk that he gave in. And knowing and liking him as i do, i wanted to hear it. The dogged bbc investigative reporter john sweeney had interviewed elder holland as part of series called the mormon candidate in. It will be one of those monumental moments for me and a talk i print and keep close in order to remember many more times.
The article is a nice summary of elder hollands talk, but. Elder hollands talk on the poor lds general conference. At a 50thanniversary commemoration of the discovery of chiasmus in the book of mormon, lds apostle elder jeffrey r. The book of mormon referenced in elder hollands talk. The book of mormon teaches, do not suppose that ye shall be restored from sin to happiness. 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. 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. My beloved friends, in our shared ministry of reconciliation, i ask us to be peacemakersto love peace, to seek peace, to create peace, to cherish peace.
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