I testify that one cannot come to full faith in this latterday workand thereby find the fullest measure of peace and comfort in these, our timesuntil he or she embraces the divinity of the book of mormon and the lord jesus christ, of whom it. Elder and sister holland identify the most important figure in the. I felt prompted to share my testimony of the book of mormon with you. I did not sail with the brother of jared in crossing an ocean, settling. The encouraging thing, of course, is that our father in heaven knows all of. The book of mormon is the keystone of our testimony. 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. It appears to be a culmination of years of personal scripture study, of many many sessions of putting thoughts and impressions onto paper, and trying to make sense of the scriptural text.
But the talk was so powerful, i wanted to show more. And may we joyfully share our testimonies of its precious promises with all of gods children precious promises of the book of mormon, ensign, oct. We dont understand all of the details of how its claims fit together, but the same thing is true for the bible. 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. Hollands powerful witness of the book of mormon in general conference 4 october 2009. Friends of rexburg idaho east stake elder hollands. Father in heaven have always been marked by the making of covenants. Another testament of jesus christ videos what is your favorite book of mormon scripture that brings you. Like many of you, i started gaining my testimony of the book of mormon at a very young age.
The book of mormon states it is the work of one man, joseph smith. I found the lord jesus christ within the covers of the book of mormon as a 19 year old walking through the rain and the mud of england. Elder hollands 10 best talks of all time utahvalley360. A common muslim testimony i bear you my testimony that i know the book of mormon is true, i know that joseph smith is a true prophet of god and i know that the church is the only true church i bear witness that there is no god but allah, and i bear witness that mohammed is the servant and messenger of allah. Flooding the earth with the book of mormon said, we commend the members of the church who have participated in the familytofamily book of mormon program, placing their pictures and testimonies inside copies of the book. I testify that the book of mormon is true and that in very fact it was delivered to the prophet joseph smith by the. It wasnt an overwhelming feeling or anything it was just a peaceful feeling.
Of course, the book of mormon is not the churchs only missionary. I remember the spirit i felt as a kid every time we read from it. My letter to elder holland re book of mormon very long. Christ and the new covenant meet your next favorite book. Obviously one of the influential, representative figures in this generation of such work is our friend and colleague john w. Latterday saints mormons often speak about the importance of having a personal testimony of the gospel of jesus christ. Holland quoted president ezra taft benson at a byu ces symposium. 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. Holland holds an 1841 book of mormon that hyrum smith owned. The church changed my life and inspired me to be baptized at the age of 26.
I ask that my testimony of the book of mormon and all that it implies, given today under my own oath and office, be. Elder holland then declared his own testimony of the book of mormon, but not before asking a penetrating question to those who question the books divinity. In the book of mormon, when alma was confronted by korihor, he bore a strong, direct testimony, declaring. There was a recent mormon message very similar to this, showing excerpts from elder hollands powerful conference talk, safety for the soul. Heaven or hell you have to be in one of those places one day one time, but my prayer for you who is going to see this video is that you make it to heaven because fire burns. Feasting on the word is both a heartfelt and a thoughtful book, as clearly reasoned as it is faithful. The book of mormon referenced in elder hollands talk. Not long after my call to serve as one of the twelve apostles, i was summoned to the office of the president of our quorum, president ezra taft benson. Introductory pages of the book of mormon part 1 come. If you dont think the book of mormon matters to your missionaries you look at me. I remember waking up very earlier as a family to read from its pages. We tend to encourage people to not just read and think, but also to pray as a way to learn, through personal revelation, if the book of mormon or other aspects of the. Testimony of the book of mormon eyewitnesses come reason.
My whole being is the desire to serve the lord jesus beyond my human abilitieseven from my childhood. That wedding of the rational and the religious works well for a volume which argues that the literary dimensions of the book of mormon contribute deliberately and dramatically to its religious impact. All 264 pages are intact and legible and a scholarly edition, titled william e. I declare to the world that the book of mormon is true, that it came forth the way joseph said it came forth and was given to bring happiness and hope to the faithful in the latter days. A modernday apostle describes the unwavering faith churchs founders showed, even in the face of death, to remain true.
Holland bore powerful testimony of the divine authenticity of the book of mormon during the october 2009 general conference. The mormon view of heaven and hell the bottomline guide. Testimony of the book of mormon latterday saints channel. I hold in my hand that book, the very copy from which hyrum read, the same corner of. Accept jesus christ as your personal savior and be a guest to his wedding coz he has to wed the church when he comes on his second coming. Its message spans the earth and brings its readers to a knowledge of the truth. 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. Instead, he taught that there are three heavenly kingdoms where nearly all people will be saved for eternity, while only a very tiny number of people will not be saved.
Emma smith, who was amazed at josephs ability to translate despite having so. But my testimony of the book of mormon and the peace it brings to the human heart is as binding as was theirs. His testimony highlights that modern apostolic witnesses have born testimony of the nephite record. Your testimony and the book of mormon, liahona, september 2017 three stories from youth about how the book of mormon has changed their lives. Holland of the quorum of the twelve apostles from safety for the soul, ensign, nov. My testimony of the book of mormon by elder jeffrey r.
The book of mormon, like the bible, testifies of jesus christ, his atoning sacrifice, and his. Mclellin and the book of mormon witnesses v031 the portion of notebook 2 they published is very small compared to the entirety of the original work. Ten testimonies of jesus christ from the book of mormon. Selected testimonies of the book of mormon mormonism. Elder holland undertakes to outline the book of mormons central character and primary subject.
Numerous church leaders, including elder jeffrey r. A modernday apostle shares a powerful testimony of the book of mormon and describes the unwavering faith the churchs founders showed, even in the face of death, to remain true to their. There is no question in my mind that it is scripture. It is a priceless gift from god, meant for us in our day, brought to us at a heavy cost. 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. I know there is a god, and also that christ shall come alma 30. 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. In light of that, it has always been significant to me that the book of mormon. I know the church is true is the key assertion in the standard mormon testimony or upbeat personal confession of faith. When you read the book of mormon, concentrate on the principal figure in the book from its first chapter to the last the lord jesus christ.
Testimony of the book of mormon elder holland youtube. The only other book of mormon prophet to call jesus the king of heaven was alma in his speech delivered in the city of zarahemla alma 5. Lds church news published an opinion piece yesterday 4 august that notes a few testimonies of the book of mormon wherein people witnessed the power of god working through joseph smith during the books translation process. Here is the eyeopening testimony from a former mormon elder, todd k. My testimony of the book of mormon i bear witness to my family, my loved ones, my posterity, and the world that the book of mormon is true and is indeed the word of god and that joseph smith was the person god chose to restore the true gospel to the earth, in this last of dispensations, in preparation for the second coming of the savior. He drew on the witnesses of the prophets, as found in the scriptures, and taught that all things denote there is a god alma 30. Uchtdorf, the power of a personal testimony, ensign, november 2006, 38. We have nearly 90,000 missionaries worldwide and we too can contribute. Mormon answers to questions about the lds testimony and the need for personal revelation.
Mclellins lost manuscript eborn books, 2011, is soon forthcoming. The book of mormon has filled my heart with so much joy and light and hope. My letter to elder holland re book of mormon heres your reply, assuming youre still a member. The entire book is a classic, but particularly in the final chapter, elder holland bears powerful witness of the book of mormon. As one of a thousand elements of my own testimony of the divinity of the book of mormon, i. Testimony of the book of mormon by elder holland youtube. I love this testimony of the book of mormon by elder holland given in his october 2009 general conference talk titled safety for the soul. It is my testimony that the book of mormon changes lives. I love elder holland and his special witness of the savior and of the book of mormon. Another testament of jesus christ is to convey to the modern world powerful testimonies of the divine mission and essential attributes of jesus christ, to the convincing of the jew and gentile that jesus is the christ, the eternal god title page.
The book of mormon holds a special place in my heart. Holland quote above all, never lose faith in yiur father in heaven who loves you. Joseph smith said that the book of mormon is 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. Testimony of the book of mormon 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. Testimony of the book of mormon a story about the book of mormon by elder holland. His testimony highlights that modern apostolic witnesses have born testimony of the. Elder hollands mission president seminar on the book of. Although most of the book is quoting book of mormon scripture, the last chapter caps it all off with elder hollands powerful witness of the book of mormon. Safety for the soul the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. The greatest filter in the world is the personal internal filter that comes from a deep and abiding testimony. He invited us in, quite willing to listen to these two. In light of a recent conversation with several critics, i decided to type out a significant portion of that witness and post it here. Pressing forward and holding fast from the 179th lds general conference p1 duration.