Holland of the quorum of the twelve apostles and video images contrasting the consequences of a mans choice to view pornography or not. Elder hollands mission president seminar on the book of. 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. See more ideas about mormon messages, mormon, the church of jesus christ. Download mormon messages videos to use in your next lesson. Feb 23, 2020 as a 19yearold, i read the book of mormon for the first time with real intent. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints 218,745 views 2. This is a question that popped into my head as i watched the newest book of mormon video about the wellknown story of alma and amulek. Jan 31, 2017 it is certainly worth noting that mormon, who saw our day and wrote every page of the book of mormon for us, is clear that captain moroni is the one we should admire and, consequently, strive to emulate. 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 the universitys 11th president. The messianic message of the book of mormon jeffrey r. The result is an intelligent observation and thorough study of the book of mormon s contribution to our understanding of christ.
Mormon, the man and the message book of mormon central. Mormon apostle misled members with his book of mormon prop. Holland testifies of the truth of the bible, the book of mormon, and continuing revelation from god to his children. Unless otherwise indicated, all content on this channel is ed by intel. Holland who shares his apostolic witness of the centr. Jun 28, 2018 of course, the book of mormon is not the churchs only missionary message, said sister holland, and it wont be our only gift to the people. Nevertheless, the power of this book is not based only in its magnificent history but on its powerful, unparalleled message that has changed countless lives including mine. The messianic message of the book of mormon salt lake city, ut. 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. Elder holland s classic examination of jesus christ as the principal and commanding figure in the book of mormon is now available as an illustrated keepsake. See more ideas about mormon messages, lds and messages. Holland, october 2009 safety for the soul let me quote a very powerful comment from president ezra taft benson, who said, the book of mormon is the keystone of our testimony. The messianic message of the book of mormon by patricia t.
Holland shares a personal experience that reminds us to always trust god and the direction he gives us. The book of mormon is another witness of jesus christ and confirms truths from the holy bible. Sunday will come each of us will have our own fridaysthose days when the universe itself seems shattered and the shards of our world lie littered about us in pieces. It was while reading this sacred record so hungrily, even ravenously, that i feltagain and againthe undeniable whispering of the holy ghost declaring to my soul the truthfulness of its message. Holland, safety for the soul, ensign, november 2009, 8890. The book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ. Holland told a moving story of how, before leaving for carthage and eventual martyrdom, hyrum smith read from the book of mormon. We wanted the chance to become like our heavenly parents, to face suffering and overcome it, to endure sorrow and still live rejoicingly, to confront good and evil and be strong enough to choose the good jeffrey r. Jeffrey r holland book of mormon lds conference talk oct 2009. The book of mormon is specifically an account of the ancient inhabitants of the americas and their dealings with god. Its message spans the earth and brings its readers to a knowledge of the truth. Elder hollands classic examination of jesus christ as the principal and commanding figure in the book of mormon is now available as an illustrated keepsake. Helaman 12 in the perspective of mormon s editing procedures. We look at why joseph changed the first vision along with the book of mormon.
The church of jesus christ of latterday saints youtube. After recounting how hyrum smith read from the book of mormon ether 12. There was a recent mormon message very similar to this, showing excerpts from elder holland s powerful conference talk, safety for the soul. Not a single book of mormon issue was addressed by apostle holland in his reply. Holland who shares his apostolic witness of the central figure of the book of mormon the lord jesus christ. See book of mormon central archive, online at archive. Chiasmus 50th anniversary, jsb, brigham young university. The messianic message of the book of mormon, elder holland has produced a thorough and readable survey of mormon christology as embodied by the book of mormon. Helaman 12 in the perspective of mormons editing procedures.
Hyrum was later murdered in carthage jail for his testimony. Eyring a living testimony mormon messages word of god jesus christ presidents prayers spirituality faith reading words. Elder jeffrey r holland safety for the soul general conference talk from the church of jesus christ of latterday saints 179th semiannual. Today radio free mormon continues with its newest episode wrong roads. When making decisions, god expects us to pray, trust, and. This book is another testament of jesus christ and serves as a companion scripture to the holy bible. Welch after the chiasmus jubilee celebrating the 50th anniversary of the discovery of chiasmus in the book of mormon. Top 40 inspirational book of mormon scriptures the lifey app. Whoso treasureth up my word shall not be deceived, and in the last days. In its message of faith in christ, hope in christ, and charity in christ, the book of mormon is gods new covenant to his childrenfor the last time. Elder hollands powerful new mormon message on pornography. This book of mormon passage perfectly describes depression. Elder hollands insights on how the book of mormon can deepen. Testimony of the book of mormon latterday saints channel.
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. A few short verses from the 12th chapter of ether in the book of mormon. It dawned on me while reading this that this whole book is him doing his job as an apostle, which is testifying of christ. Safety for the soul the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. My letter to elder holland re book of mormon very long. Mormon, the man and the message religious studies center. The one thing in time and eternity does not fail us, and that is the pure love of the lord jesus christ as manifest in his atoning sacrifice. Brothers and sisters, god always provides safety for the soul, and with the book of mormon he has again done that in our time. 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. This is the media channel of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. In one of the most pivotal moments of the book of mormon.
Book of mormon introduction church of jesus christ. It is my testimony that the book of mormon changes lives. Becoming an active participant in the marvelous coming forth of the book of mormon. Feb 28, 2019 introducing a major new doctrinal work written by elder jeffrey r. The result is an intelligent observation and thorough study of the book of mormons contribution to our understanding of christ. Holland of the lds churchs quorum of the twelve apostles, left, speaks with law and religion scholar john w. Reply from elder holland mormon apostle to my letter. Elder hollands testimony of continuing revelation, and that the bible and the book of mormon both contain the word of god, taken from his conference talk m. In his warm and thoughtful style elder holland writes, the book of mormon is the sacred expression of christs full and final covenant with mankind. My letter to elder holland re book of mormon heres your reply, assuming youre still a member. But the talk was so powerful, i wanted to show more. The message is that if members of the godhead go to the.
For me a classic example of substance i hope for and evidence of things i have not seen is the 531 pages of the book of mormon that come from a sheaf of gold plates some people saw and handled and. And may we joyfully share our testimonies of its precious promises with all of gods children. He draws illustrations and insights from every section of the book of mormon. A modernday apostle describes the unwavering faith churchs founders showed, even in the face of death, to remain true to their testimonies. 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.
We all will experience those broken times when it seems we can never be put together again. Holland delivers a stirring 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. What role should scholarship play in studying the book of mormon. Joseph smith sees a vision of god and jesus christ duration. Elder and sister holland identify the most important figure.
The messianic message of the book of mormon, special illustrated edition hardcover september 12, 2006 by jeffery r. Elder hollands insights on how the book of mormon can. Introducing a major new doctrinal work written by elder jeffrey r. Mormon messages are short videos from the lds church featuring the words of prophets and apostles about values and principles important to. Tanner and his wife, susan, who have served since 2015. 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. It is the word of god and, like the bible, gives us guidance and inspiration in our daily lives. When making decisions, god expects us to pray, trust, and be believing and then not give up, panic, or jump ship when something doesnt seem to be going right. Start a new adventure messages of the book of mormon. Elder holland undertakes to outline the book of mormon s central character and primary subject. Richard neitzel holzapfel was an assistant professor of church history and doctrine at brigham young university when this was published. Holland and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Specifically, the book of mormon was prepared for our day so that we would learn and grow by readings the words of ancient prophets in the americas.
Elder hollands classic examination of jesus christ as the principal and commanding figure in the book of mormon is now available as an. It seems a little presumptuous of book of mormon central to assume that they know more about captain moronis character than mormon did. When the angel moroni delivered the gold plates to joseph smith in 1827, he fulfilled biblical prophecy see rev. We read the new church article on the first vision accounts and took a deeper look, pointing out exactly how the church misleading members and with why their arguments are 100% false. Mormon messages by topic short videos from the lds church. Jul 15, 2011 the lds church has released through its mormon messages a compelling video called watch your step. The messianic message of the book of mormon 9781573452359 by holland, jeffrey r. He does it in his own way, which is always a pleasure to read. The messianic message of the book of mormon 1997, 200, 204. The prophet joseph smith, the first president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, was called by god to restore the gospel of jesus christ on the earth and to translate the ancient record on gold plates that.
Holland explains just how remarkable the book of mormon is as a book of ancient scripture translated by the prophet joseph smith in the early 1800s. Well, the book of mormon is a migration story, similar to the idea of the book of exodus in the old testament, except there are three migrations involved in this. The messianic message of the book of mormon, special illustrated edition 97815903862 by jeffery r. The night before, he turned to the book of mormon for comfort.
This landmark book explores what the book of mormon reveals about the character, attributes, and mission of our savior. The book of mormon is the keystone of our religion primarily because it is the most extended and definitive witness we have of the lord jesus christof our alpha and omega, the key stone, the chief cornerstone of the eternal gospel. There was a recent mormon message very similar to this, showing excerpts from elder hollands powerful conference talk, safety for the soul. However, if latterday saints can see the book of mormon the way the lord taught joseph to see it, it will lead to binding testimonies and convert retention. For more than 180 years this book has been examined and attacked, denied and deconstructed, targeted and torn apart like perhaps no other book in modern religious history. The twominute and 39second video features the words of elder jeffrey r. Elder hollands 10 best talks of all time utahvalley360. It is a new covenant, a new testament from the new world to the entire world. 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. 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. Elder holland outlines the different ways that the book of mormon testifies of christ in this book. I expected you to justify your claims such as joseph smith gave his life because he was not willing to deny the book of mormon and refute the facts i put to you as evidence the book of mormon was not true. Holland explains the background and importance of the book of mormon. The messianic message of the book of mormon holland, jeffrey r.
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