Its four major authorsnephi, jacob, mormon, and moroniwere all eyewitnesses of the lord, as was joseph, the inspired translator of that book. 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. 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. Elder davis book of mormon musical 23 elder neeley book of mormon musical 18 elder michaels book of mormon musical 16 nabulungi hatimbi 12 include relationships elder connor mckinleykevin price 20 arnold cunninghamnabulungi hatimbi 8 elder churchelder thomas book of mormon musical 7 elder daviselder schrader book of. Elder holland, were ready exmormons willing to talk.
Those interested in viewing these new videos should note. The official youtube channel of the book of mormon musical. Elder hollands failed leadership training socal june 16. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints youtube. During that interview elder holland was told there is a massive gap between what former mormons say about the faith and what elder holland says. Holland noted that their anguish was lessened by the compassion of others. Following those words came one of the most powerful apostolic witnesses of the book of mormon. Understanding the baptismal covenant book of mormon video chapter 19. Mar 27, 2016 these would include the bible, the book of mormon, the doctrine and covenants, the pearl of great price. Elder holland sent me an email in response to my letter but, being the bully and coward that he is, the following prohibition notice was appended to the email. My letter to elder holland re book of mormon very long. Sep 12, 2004 i said, yes, elder, we are in the last days, but there is really nothing new about that. A teaching topic for each chapter in this weeks come, follow me reading, mosiah 1824 lindsey williams as we dive into mosiah 1824 in this weeks come, follow me, here is a topic from each chapter that you can explore in your lesson.
When elder holland says this church means everything to me. 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. Today radio free mormon continues with its newest episode wrong roads. Elder hollands 90second analogy will change how you. 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. This is the media channel of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Mormon discussions view topic upset by elder holland story. Brothers and sisters, god always provides safety for the soul, and with the book of mormon, he has again done that in our time. Feb 23, 2020 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. Oct 02, 2017 elder holland said, your best chance for being happy is to do the things that happy people do, live the way happy people live, and walk the path that happy people walk.
Mormon messages are short videos from the lds church featuring the words of prophets and apostles about values and principles important to society. Unless otherwise indicated, all content on this channel is ed by intel. Brothers and sisters, god always provides safety for the soul, and with the book of mormon he has again done that in our time. See more ideas about church quotes, lds quotes and elder holland. 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. Hollands april 2017 general conference talk songs sung and unsung. Our book of mormon starts in 600 bc by people living the law of moses, he said. Mar 30, 2020 after watching the latest book of mormon video on alma the younger, i think its a lot longer than i used to imagine. Elder schrader book of mormon musical archive of our own. A modernday apostle describes the unwavering faith churchs founders showed, even in the face of death, to remain true to their testimonies. As a 19yearold, i read the book of mormon for the first time with real intent. We will never forget the precious opportunities, blessings, and miracles given to us during that time from god and from kind, caring people. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints 419,100 views.
In recalling the persecutions and forced migration of latterday saints in 19thcentury america, elder jeffrey r. Church announces new book of mormon videos coming this month. Mormon holy days and holidays mormons adhere strongly to the holy days instituted by the law of god. Jan 29, 2017 in recalling the persecutions and forced migration of latterday saints in 19thcentury america, elder jeffrey r. But the talk was so powerful, i wanted to show more. These would include the bible, the book of mormon, the doctrine and covenants, the pearl of great price. Elder jeffrey r holland safety for the soul general conference talk from the church of jesus christ of latterday saints 179th semiannual general conferenc. He received a bachelors degree in english and masters. There was a recent mormon message very similar to this, showing excerpts from elder holland s powerful conference talk, safety for the soul. The book of mormon is true, and was given to bring happiness and hope to the faithful in the travail of the last days. It is by divine design that not all the voices in gods choir are the same.
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 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. Brothers and sisters and friends, sister holland and i are as thrilled as you are to have been part of this wonderful evening tonight. Happiness in life is only found in obedience to the commandments of god. The value of the book of mormon lies not in the miracle of its translation, miraculous as it was. Friends of rexburg idaho east stake elder hollands. Book of mormon videos book of mormon quotes lds quotes mormon beliefs mormon religion lds seminary lds books later day saints young women lessons never thought i would see a cameo from a general authority in this video, but it was absolutely the perfect touch to end this incredible video. The great worth of the book of mormon is that it is another testament of jesus christ. We left january 3 for a trip to laos, myanmar and sri lanka, but then we returned to china for about 10 days for a conference and tour of southern china. Elder holland speaks at book of mormon chiasmus conference. The event was sponsored by book of mormon central and byu studies to.
I dont know about you, but i dont get invited to many jubilees. After i had determined that mormonisms unique truth claims were likely not true but before i had decided to leave, there was a brief period where i became judgmental and waxed philosophical about commitment. After watching the latest book of mormon video on alma the younger, i think its a lot longer than i used to imagine. Finding joy and happiness in the journey mormon beliefs. Five reasons every latterday saint should watch and support the chosen. Jeffrey r holland book of mormon lds conference talk oct 2009. For example, the former epq in our ward left because he no longer believed. 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. This conference, held on august 16, celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of the discovery of chiasmus in the book of. One of the most powerful testimonies of the book of mormon. This could be a good time to learn more about church history and the book of mormon as church leaders have encouraged us to do. Chiasmus 50th anniversary, jsb, brigham young university. Today rfm explores what it means to walk the logic all the way out on situations when god gives a revelation dictating the wrong answer as the right answer so that you as the receiver of a wrong answer in revelation will eventually learn the right answer by realizing god had given you the wrong answer in order.
Elder holland said there is a wonderful, natural affinity within the church for the tradition flowing from abraham, isaac, and jacob. Reply from elder holland mormon apostle to my letter. New videos and images from the first and second seasons, covering book of mormon chapters 1 nephi 1. The discussion included elder hollands emphasis on the book of mormon, regarded by latterday saints as scripture that contains, along with the bible, the actual words of jesus christ, i. I love elder holland and his special witness of the savior and of the book of mormon. Find more information about the book of mormon video series on newsroom watch for a more indepth article behind the scenes of the book of mormon videos that will be printed in the novemberdecember 2019 issue of lds living magazine. Togather saints testimony of the book of mormon facebook. Sep 03, 20 there was a recent mormon message very similar to this, showing excerpts from elder holland s powerful conference talk, safety for the soul. Whoso treasureth up my word, shall not be deceived 15. Later in the same video clip, elder holland bears his testimony that he knows that god is our heavenly father. I said, yes, elder, we are in the last days, but there is really nothing new about that. Elder hollands 90second analogy will change how you think. The church changed my life and inspired me to be baptized at the age of 26. Holland august 16, 2017 color added full article here video here.
A modernday apostle describes the unwavering faith churchs founders showed, even in the face of death. Holland explains why we need the blessings of the sabbath day more than everand how we can better take advantage of this special day to grow closer to the savior. As you do so, your chances to find joy in unexpected moments, to find peace in unexpected places, and to find the help of angels when you didnt even know they knew you. Elder holland discusses the mormon refugee experience from. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. Apr 22, 2019 one is the book that elder holland held up. Elder holland responded that we ought to all get together. Lds church debuts first book of mormon video installment. Jeffrey roy holland born december 3, 1940 is an american educator and religious leader. Elder hollands testimony of the book of mormon facebook. 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.
So we already have about 184 years of experience seeing the second coming and the last days unfold. 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. 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. There was a recent mormon message very similar to this, showing excerpts from elder hollands powerful conference talk, safety for the soul. Roberts, sermon of 10 july 1921, delivered in salt. The other is a book that expert rare book collector, reid moon, obtained a full two years after elder hollands address, and was sitting in a shoebox among a smith descendants things until that time. Because gloves can make hands less nimble, sometimes leading to accidental tears, elder holland was simply told to make sure his hands were clean, said richard e. His message focused on a scripture that has an ability to deflate us, and make us want to go back to bed and pull the covers over our head. 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. God always provides safety for the soul and with the book of mormon, he has again done that in our time. Latest elder holland announces native hawaiian as 11th president of byuhawaii the church of jesus christ of latterday saints the board of trustees of brigham young universityhawaii has appointed john keoni kauwe. I wish to share one profound experience i had as a young adult that has shaped my life. Holland recalls his days as a poor young father with a brokendown family car and testifies that for those who embrace the gospel of jesus christ, there are better days and good things to come.
The book of mormon teaches, do not suppose that ye shall be restored from sin to happiness. Elder hollands 10 best talks of all time utahvalley360. Elder holland, elder cook recall their days as missionary. Testimony of the book of mormon latterday saints channel. This conference, held on august 16, celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of the discovery of chiasmus in the book of mormon. Elder holland, a member of the quorum of the twelve apostles. My letter to elder holland re book of mormon heres your reply, assuming youre still a member. Whoso treasureth up my word shall not be deceived, and.
When elder holland says this church means everything to. Let me quote a very powerful comment from president ezra taft benson, who said, the book of mormon is the keystone of our testimony. This email message is for the sole use of the intended recipients and may contain confidential and privileged information. The book of the law is a translation of a public copy of the law kept in the ark of the. Nov 04, 2016 in a new video series, elder jeffrey r.
The doctrine and covenants is a compilation of the laws given through joseph smith. Elder holland discusses the mormon refugee experience. Church announces new book of mormon videos coming this. New post by elder holland reveals his testimony of the book. Oaks while a member of the quorum of twelve apostles wrote, the historicityhistorical authenticityof the book of mormon is an issue so fundamental that it rests first upon faith in the lord jesus. Remember this declaration by jesus himself who saw treasure without my word shall not be deceived and. Oct 24, 2018 that was the message of elder jeffrey r. Watch this inspiring message by elder holland about. During general conference of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints otherwise known as the mormon church or lds church, elder. It takes varietysopranos and altos, baritones and bassesto make rich music. The promised second coming of the savior began with the first vision of the prophet joseph smith in 1820. I thought the mormon message video was too short and missed some.
The challenge remains unmet and the witnesses for authenticity including physical and other evidence for plausibility of that ancient record are. But behold, jesus christ hath shown you unto me, and i know your doing. A new video by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints shares a message of hope by elder jeffrey r. Holland writes, one of the unfailing facts of mortal life is the recurring presence of trouble. Elder hollands testimony of the book of mormon a powerful witness from an apostle of the lord. The book of mormon is written to the convincing of the jew and gentile that jesus is the christ. When elder holland wanted to use the book in his general conference address, he asked church historians how he should handle the aging text.
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