My letter to elder holland re book of mormon heres your reply, assuming youre still a member. Brothers and sisters and friends, sister holland and i are as thrilled. Using his personal experience, he reminded others of the powerful strength and testimony that comes with reading the book of mormon. At a 50thanniversary commemoration of the discovery of chiasmus in the book of mormon, lds apostle elder jeffrey r. During last falls general conference, i had two latterday saints recommend that i listen to the talk given by elder jeffrey r. Address given at sperry symposium on october 7, 1995, published in a book of mormon.
In it, elder holland spoke of prophecies regarding the last. Thank you elder holland for reminding me of the reason i love and this gospel. There is one kind of latter day destruction that has sounded more personal spiritual destruction held in his hand the very book of mormon that hyrum had read. Trusting jesus kindle edition by holland, jeffrey r.
Rending the veil of unbelief religious studies center. Holland writes, one of the unfailing facts of mortal life is the recurring presence of trouble. Honestly acknowledge your questions and your concerns, but first and forever fan the flame of your faith, because all things are possible to them that believe. 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.
Holland president of brigham young university january 17, 1989 devotional. Holland, one of the twelve apostles and the former president of brigham young university. Holland bore powerful testimony of the divine authenticity of the book. To read the full, and updated, transcript of elder hollands talk, see the article on the mormon newsroom. I could feel the truth emanating from elder holland and i can testify that the book is true. Elder jeffrey r holland safety for the soul general conference talk from the church of jesus christ of latterday saints 179th semiannual. Jeffrey roy holland born december 3, 1940 is an american educator and religious leader. To read the full, and updated, transcript of elder hollands talk, see the article on the. Holland, one of the twelve apostles and the former president of brigham young university, you really should see it. Brother phillips, the stake presidency is considering formal disciplinary action in your behalf, including. For most of a decade, elder holland has read the book of mormon. Holland of the quorum of the twelve apostles 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.
I loved general conference my absolute favorite talk was by elder jeffrey r. Chiasmus 50th anniversary, jsb, brigham young university. I was close to the stand when this speech was given. After some small talk he said, i have a meeting of the first presidency at 8. Holland was a member of the quorum of the twelve apostles when this article was published. It was no surprise to me that talks by elder holland made the top of her list. Ive been a fan new media since 1996 when i created my firs.
Holland delivers a stirring testimony of the book of mormon to believers, nonbelievers and former believers. Holland, who is one of the twelve apostles in the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. One cannot come into full faith continue reading the 179th semiannual general conference. 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. After some small talk he said, i have a meeting of the first. He bore testimony of the book of mormon like i have never heard before who can doubt, after hearing his address of that book. Jeffrey r holland book of mormon lds conference talk oct 2009. What unique doctrines did the lord reveal through the book.
You are what you speakthe power of the language we choose. Prophecies regarding the last days often refer to largescale calamities such as earthquakes or famines or floods. Introducing a major new doctrinal work written by elder jeffrey r. Elder holland made stealthful use of chiasmus in his talk. The book of mormon keystone of our religion by ezra taft benson oct 1986. Holland of the quorum of the twelve symposium on the book of mormon, 9 august 1994, byu. Holland gave a talk once in general conference for those of us who feel this way.
Elder hollands 10 best talks of all time utahvalley360. If youre aware of any talks available online that arent listed here, please let me know. 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. Holland safety for the soul general conference, october 2009 whichever of these 3 you choose to do, will help not only myself but countless others by confirming the truth of the book of mormon. His voice impassioned, holland explained it was the book. Church historians also believe that the copy of the book of mormon elder holland held is the book. I enjoy creating mormon related videos about mormonism information about the lds mormon church.
Holland of the quorum of the twelve apostles spoke at a chiasmus jubilee at brigham young university that commemorated 50 years since john w. Holland concluded his address by encouraging the young scholars of the church to continue the pursuit of evidence so that many more may have a complete witness of the truth in both their hearts and their minds. This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies. The book of mormon referenced in elder hollands talk. The event was sponsored by book of mormon central and byu.
Its entitled feed my sheep and was a precursor to the talk that he gave in general. Holland who shares his apostolic witness of the central figure of the book of mormon the lord jesus christ. Holland bore powerful testimony of the divine authenticity of the book of mormon during the october 2009 general conference. Thus the book of mormon s highest purpose is to restore to the universal family of god that crucial knowledge of christs role in the salvation of every man, woman, and child. Elder holland testifies boldly of the truth of the book of. Please, read the book of mormon, and ask god, the eternal father, if the book is true. 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. My letter to elder holland re book of mormon very long. His testimony highlights that modern apostolic witnesses have born testimony of the nephite record.
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