Elder holland book of mormon testimony of eight

Elder hollands 10 best talks of all time utahvalley360. No matter what were bearing testimony of, the truth of the church and all its teachings are rooted in these five points of doctrine. Growth in the area prompted the division of the former manama bahrain stake into the manama bahrain district and the newly named abu dhabi stake. America reads and the book of mormon religious studies center. Maybe elder holland was appealing to the nonlds scholars in the room, as well as other nonmembers who might hear or read his talk in the future, who have not accepted the testimonies of the twelve official witnesses to the book of mormon joseph smith, the three witnesses, and the eight witnesses. 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. The great worth of the book of mormon is that it is another testament of jesus christ. The mormon testimony mormons claim that a personal feeling, a burning in the bosom, which is interpreted to be a manifestation of the holy ghost, is the only evidence needed to prove that the religion is true. Holland is no stranger to general authorities or general conferences. Biographies in preston nibley witnesses of the book of mormon deseret book co.

The testimony of the eight witnesses was first published at the end of the 1830 edition of the book of mormon and has been printed in nearly every edition since, although most subsequent editions moved the statement to the front of the book and included minor grammatical corrections. The testimony of eight false historical claims continue to be put forward by critics of mormonism. Jan 30, 2018 in elder hollands view, the reality of those plates, the substance of them if you will, and the evidence that comes to us from them in the form of the book of mormon is at the heart, at the very center, of the hope and testimony and conviction of this work. Oct 07, 2009 elder holland concluded with his personal testimony 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 of the book of mormon. Holland told a moving story of how, before leaving for carthage and eventual martyrdom, hyrum smith read from the book of mormon. During the trip, elder holland addressed several thousand members of the church.

The church changed my life and inspired me to be baptized at the age of 26. It is a record of gods dealings with the ancient inhabitants of the americas and contains the fulness of the everlasting gospel the book was written by many ancient prophets through the spirit of prophecy and revelation. While all three of the three witnesses and five of the eight witnesses later left the lds church for a time, none of them ever denied their sworn statements about seeing the plates. This suggests that the book of mormon was translated from ancient text, he said, and not authored. Elder hollands powerful talk to a room full of unbelievers.

Holland of the quorum of the twelve symposium on the book of mormon, 9 august 1994, byu. And like them, i lie not, god bearing witness of it. Many latterday saints know the new general authority seventy as the son of elder jeffrey r. As one of a thousand elements of my own testimony of the divinity of the book of mormon, i submit this as yet one more evidence of its truthfulness. In elder hollands view, the reality of those plates, the substance of them if you will, and the evidence that comes to us from them in the form of the book of mormon is at the heart, at the very center, of the hope and testimony and conviction of this work. The book of mormon is the word of god like the bible. Holland of the quorum of the twelve apostles visited eight middle eastern nations in april, 2011. Furthermore, you have more faith than you think you do because of what the book of mormon calls the greatness of the evidences. The book of mormon is the keystone of our testimony. 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 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. As i read the entire book, i could hear elder hollands distinctive voice in my mind. These early witnesses were nephi, jacob, and isaiah, and it is not by coincidence that their testimonies appear so conspicuously at the beginning of. 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.

I like elder hollands note that this is one of a thousand elements of his own testimony. 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. This major doctrinal work written by elder jeffrey r. 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. I have never heard that any one of the three or eight witnesses ever denied the testimony that they have borne to the book as published in the first edition of the book of mormon. Jul 10, 2016 seriously, passages like that are why we love elder holland. The eight witnesses were shown the plates by joseph smith. 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. Oaks of the first presidency announced the calls following is a brief look at each of the new general authority. See more ideas about book of mormon videos, book of. A shortened clip from elder hollands safety for the soul, in which he bears his testimony of the validity and truth of the book of mormon. At the beginning of the book of mormon, we have the testimony of joseph smith, the testimony of three witnesses, and the testimony of eight witnesses. During the saturday afternoon session of april 2020 general conference, latterday saints sustained nine new general authority seventies as well as the three members of a new young men general presidency and 58 new area seventies. 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.

Goodly parents, i and my father, nahom, horses, word prints, chiasmus, thor heyerdahl goodly parents. 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. Apr 15, 2017 this major doctrinal work written by elder jeffrey r. Nephis parents were wealthy, so he was able to receive an education explaining why nephi can read and write. 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. He received a bachelors degree in english and masters.

As was true for the testimony of three witnesses, these names were included at the end of the book of mormon to place this seal of testimony upon the published record. The testimony of the three witnesses and the testimony of the eight witnesses have been printed in every edition of the book of mormon since 1830. America reads and the book of mormon religious studies. Holland bore powerful testimony of the divine authenticity of the book of mormon during the october 2009 general conference. Mormon apostle misled members with his book of mormon prop.

As i read the entire book, i could hear elder holland s distinctive voice in my mind. At the beginning of the book of mormon, we have the testimony of joseph smith, the testimony of three witnesses, and the testimony of eight witnesses12 voices coming together to testify that the book of mormon is the word of god and another testament of jesus christ. This suggests that the book of mormon was translated from ancient text, he said, and not authored in the 1800s. There are only two of the witnesses to that book now living, to wit. Elder holland concluded with his personal testimony of the book of mormon. Standing like sentinels at the gate of the book, elder holland concluded, nephi, jacob, and isaiah admit us into the scriptural presence of the lord. May 18, 2009 the entire book is a classic, but particularly in the final chapter, elder holland bears powerful witness of the book of mormon. Aug 20, 2019 the value of the book of mormon lies not in the miracle of its translation, miraculous as it was. The ultimate list of lds classics every mormon should read. Interlude elder hollands powerful talk to a room full. Testimony of the book of mormon elder holland youtube.

My testimony of the book of mormon by elder jeffrey r. Its four major authorsnephi, jacob, mormon, and moroniwere all eyewitnesses of the lord, as was joseph, the inspired translator of that book. If the book of mormon is true, our message to the world is truth. His testimony highlights that modern apostolic witnesses have born testimony of the nephite record. See more ideas about book of mormon videos, book of mormon and book of mormon prophets. 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.

Tom perry says, the book of mormon is a voice of warning to this generation. Long post, but i really want to share this with yall. Testimony of the eight witnesses book of mormon central. I love elder holland and his special witness of the savior and of the book of mormon. The research and studies and reasonings that ive shared with you are not my testimony of the book of mormon, they are simply small facets of my testimony. My personal explanation of the book of mormon is one of testimony.

Meet the 9 new general authority seventies church news. My letter to elder holland re book of mormon heres your reply, assuming youre still a member. This conference, held on august 16, celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of the. Apr 23, 2017 a shortened clip from elder holland s safety for the soul, in which he bears his testimony of the validity and truth of the book of mormon. I want it absolutely clear when i stand before the judgment bar of god that i declared to the world in the most straightforward language i can summon, that the book of mormon is true, that it came forth the way joseph said it came forth, and was given to bring happiness. The whole book is awesome, but the final chapter in which elder holland bears his testimony is magnificent. Later, when actually incarcerated in the jail, joseph the prophet turned to the guards who held him captive and bore a powerful testimony of the divine authenticity of the book of mormon. Interlude elder hollands powerful talk to a room full of. Nelson, his counselors, and the members of the quorum of the twelve apostles are the prophets, seers, and revelators in our day. Christ and the new covenant meet your next favorite book. It is interesting to note that there were three earlier witnessesspecial witnessesnot only of the divine origins of the book of mormon but also of divinity himself. 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.

Holland, shares his apostolic witness of the central figure of the book of mormonthe lord jesus christ. Christian whitmer one of the eight witnesses to the book of mormon was the eldest son of peter whitmer, sen. Therefore, it can be said that the book of mormon is not just a book supported by witnesses the three and eight witnesses but a book of witnesses nephi, jacob, and isaiah. A powerful testimony of christ, the book of mormon, and joseph smith. A more recent and very powerful comment to the same effect is from president ezra taft benson, who said. I did not sail with the brother of jared in crossing an ocean, settling. The event was sponsored by book of mormon central and byu studies to commemorate the discovery of chiasmus in the book of mormon on august 16, 1967. Seriously, passages like that are why we love elder holland. My letter to elder holland re book of mormon very long. The value of the book of mormon lies not in the miracle of its translation, miraculous as it was. Elder holland speaks at book of mormon chiasmus conference. 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.

In the book of mormon chapter 8 verse 35, moroni writes, behold, i speak unto you as if ye were present, and yet ye are not. As peter and john said once to an ancient audience, i say. The entire book is a classic, but particularly in the final chapter, elder holland bears powerful witness of the book of mormon. Our testimony as recorded in the book of mormon, is strictly and absolutely true. I believe with all of my heart and mind that it is a sacred record, one authored by prophets through the ages, meant to establish and tie together eternal principles and precepts, rounding out basic doctrines of salvation ensign, jan 2004, faust, p. As a prelude to my own testimony of the divinity of book of mormon origins and authorship, let me quote two readily recognizable paragraphs as to the centrality of the book to our faithits keystone role, if you will. It is a record of gods dealings with the ancient inhabitants of the americas and contains the fulness of the everlasting gospel the book was written by many ancient prophets through the spirit of. In light of a recent conversation with several critics, i decided to type out a significant portion of that witness and post it here. One of those claims is that the eight witnesses, whose printed testimony is included with every copy of the book of mormon, never really saw the gold plates, but only saw them covered by a cloth. My testimony of the book of mormon by kristen duke this site is a participant in the amazon services llc associates program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to.