My brothers and sisters, how precious is the book of mormon to you. In one of the footnotes of his remarks, elder matthew s. Holland was ordained an apostle of the lds church on june 23. This talk was later reformatted with music and put on an lds church website, where by august 2009 it had been viewed over 500,000 times. Celebrating the joyous occasion of the first vision, president m. Holland during the saturday morning session of the october 2019 general conference get a free book of mormon here. Read and study the words and teachings of lds general authority jeffrey r.
Let me say that neither i nor eightyearold riley knew anyone was taking our pictures. Elder jeffrey r holland quote lds general conference october via nick. Bourne upon eagles wings june 2, 1974 byu fireside. Jul 3, 2016 this pin was discovered by joyce hunter. Reply from elder holland mormon apostle to my letter. Christcentered healing from depression and low selfworth carrie m.
As a member of the quorum of the twelve, holland is accepted by the church as a prophet, seer, and revelator. Written for us, 8 it contains the word of god in plainness 9 and tells us of our identity, purpose, and destiny. Last weeks rootstech connect family history conference made history. Elder holland s testimony of the book of mormon mirrored the vigor and spiritual strength of his testimony of christ in a previous conference. 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. I have been thinking about making this list for a while now. Elder holland and his son both spoke at conference. Every one of us has times when we need to know things will get better. 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. This talk was given sunday afternoon in the october 2007 conference. For 179 years this book has been examined, and attacked.
Monson pleaded with each of us to prayerfully study and ponder the book of mormon each day. Remember in the sunday morning session of the april 2017 general conference, president thomas s. Book of mormon citations in general conference, 19652014. See those comments in full at the bottom of this story. Jeffrey r holland book of mormon lds conference talk oct 2009.
Also note, due to his age in relation to the brethren ahead of him in seniority, its likely he will be president of the church some day. This talk will be quoted for a long time to come, and elder holland has quickly become a favorite for many lds apologists. 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. At the april 2009 general conference, holland gave a sermon about the crucifixion of jesus christ and the importance of christs statement, my god, my god, why hast thou forsaken me. Holland apostle book of mormon faith testimony large unless otherwise indicated, individuals may post material from the gospel media portion of this site to another website or on a computer network for their own personal, noncommercial use. The twoday conference included presentations by latterday saints and scholars of other faiths discussing chiasmus in the bible and other texts, including the book of mormon. General conference addresses, journal edition, april 2021.
Pin by joyce hunter on church latter day saints, general. It was later inferred that the same injunction as was given to the early leaders of the restored church in joseph smiths day, and then passed. Apr 03, 2021 the book of mormon, a book latterday saints consider to be scripture, warned that violence and conflict would be a signature characteristic of relationships in our time, elder holland said. I find it very fitting that the talk is on the restoration and his witness of the prophet joseph smith, and the book of mormon. If you were offered diamonds or rubies or the book of mormon, which would you choose. Jeffrey r holland book of mormon lds conference talk oct. Curriculum task force which worked to develop preach my gospel. 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. General conference is broadcast in more than 90 languages in over 200 countries across the world. The book of mormon changed my life more dramatically that any book could change any young man of whom i knowbefore or since this does not make it true. Answer the considerable and overwhelming evidence that the book of mormon is a work of fiction or, if you cant, stop trying to convince people it is true.
The church of jesus christ is a global organization with more than 15 million members. 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. Holland of the quorum of the twelve apostles urged hope in the. Elder jeffrey r holland safety for the soul general conference talk from the church of jesus christ of latterday saints 179th semiannual. Center during the sunday afternoon session of general conference. His voice impassioned, holland explained it was the book used by lds church founder joseph smiths brother hyrum as a source of comfort as. Thus, some form of christs name is used on an average of one reference for every 1.
Jul 8, 2015 quorum of the 12 apostles of jesus christ jeffrey r holland. Eyring has said that the music sung and the words spoken in a session of conference have been carried to our hearts by the holy ghost try, try, try, general conference, october 2018. Cordon, the young women general president, focused her message on a passage in the book of mormon which latterday saints consider to be scripture found in 3 nephi. Oct 05, 2009 elder holland gave a riveting sermon about the book of mormon in general conference yesterday sunday, oct 4, 2009. Chiasmus, which comes from the greek for crossing or diagonal arrangement, is a rhetorical or literary figure in which words, grammatical constructions or concepts are repeated in reverse order. The book of mormon opens with a vision in which lehi sees god sitting on his throne, surrounded with numberless concourses of. Helping to highlight videos, quotes, pictures and stories from official channels that uplift members of the church of. Mormon lds 178th general conference elder jeffrey r.
At the april 2009 general conference, holland gave a sermon. Saints emma hale smith, wife of lds church founder joseph. My letter to elder holland re book of mormon very long. Unless otherwise indicated, all content on this channel is ed by intellectual reserve, inc. His testimony highlights that modern apostolic witnesses have born testimony of the nephite record.
Safety for the soul 2009 now, i did not sail with the brother of jared in crossing an ocean. Holland speaks at the 191st annual general conference of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints on april 34, 2021. One cannot come into full faith continue reading the 179th semiannual general conference. 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. Elder holland then dramatically held up the very copy of the book of mormon hyrum read from as he testified. Helping to highlight videos, quotes, pictures and stories from official channels that uplift members of the church.
Holland speaks during a session of general conference. Be ye therefore perfect, even as your father in heaven is perfect. This is the media channel of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Elder holland shared insights about circles in latterday saint ritual. Honestly, which is of greater worth to you remember in the sunday morning session of the april 2017 general conference, president thomas s. Work and wonder general conference workbook april 2021. 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 or admitting it is a work of fiction however and by whom written. Helping to highlight videos, quotes, pictures and stories from official channels that uplift members of the church of jesus christ of latterday. Holland s october 2014 general conference addres s was the charge and counsel to the church of our modern day to look after the needs of the poor and needy.
The twoday conference included presentations by latterday saints and scholars of other faiths discussing chiasmus in the bible and other texts, including the book of mormon chiasmus, which comes from the greek for crossing or diagonal arrangement, is a rhetorical or literary figure in which words, grammatical constructions or concepts are repeated in reverse order. 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 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. Mormon apostle misled members with his book of mormon prop. Holland bore powerful testimony of the divine authenticity of the book of mormon during the october 2009 general conference. It helped me out and with all these teenagers my sister and cousin included worried about their weight and trying drastic measures, i cant help but show them that talk in hopes it will help them the way it helped me. It was the last talk that the prophet would give in general conference. These citations included both single and multiple references, comprising 2,627 different scriptural passages. Apr 05, 2020 photo courtesy the church of jesus christ of latterday saints elders ronald a rasband, david a. Holland of the quorum of the twelve apostles, speaks during the afternoon session of the 190th semiannual general conference of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints on saturday, oct. Jeffrey roy holland born december 3, 1940 is an american educator and religious leader. My declaration is that this is precisely what the gospel of jesus christ offers us,especially in times of need. The book of mormon both illuminates the teachings of the master and exposes the tactics of the adversary. Holland shares an easy way we can also explore the english language.
The book of mormon provides spiritual nutrition, prescribes a plan of action, and connects us with the holy spirit. Would you respond to the theories that the book of mormon is based on the spaulding. Elder jeffrey r holland safety for the soul general conference talk from the church of jesus christ of latterday saints 179th semiannual general conferenc. All had a deep witness of the mission and divinity of christ, elder holland wrote. General conference is available to watch on the mormon channel on youtube and other media platforms. Remembered and nourished by the good word of god byu. Oct 06, 2014 central to the message of elder jeffrey r. These citations included both single and multiple references. Elder holland speaks at book of mormon chiasmus conference. At the time of this call, elder holland was serving as a member of the first quorum of the seventy to which he had been called on april 1, 1989. Mans heart was changed when he saw statue of christ delivered to the temple. Holland was ordained a member of the quorum of the twelve apostles of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints on june 23, 1994. Sep 29, 2020 among the more memorable general conference testimonies of the book of mormon borne in recent member elder jeffrey r. I especially loved the talks i hadnt heard in general conference such as.
The book of mormon has been organized into 6,607 verses, of which 3,925 refer to jesus christ, employing more than 100 titles. Holland s address from the october 2016 general conference of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Joseph smith once said that the book of mormon is the keystone o. Although he considers his contribution to the book of mormon to be small see jacob 7. Holland, a general authority seventy and son of elder jeffrey r. Lds church releases bicentennial proclamation on gospel restoration. I believe that jesus did not intend his sermon on this subject to be a verbal hammer for battering us about our. General conference is an opportunity to fulfill the commandment to meet together oft, to edify one another, and to receive revelation. Yet surely the lord would never give us a commandment he knew we could not keep. Intellectual reserve, inc that set the stage for additional unexpected, memorable moments for the hollands. During the same time period, those we sustain as prophets, seers, and revelators cited the book of mormon 6,240 times in general conference, about 61 percent of the overall book of mormon citations.
Elder holland gave a riveting sermon about the book of mormon in general conference yesterday sunday, oct 4, 2009. With the ensuing covid19 pandemic restrictions altering typical general conference experiences, they werent able to fly to utah for his sustaining, setting apart and inperson orientation. Following those words came one of the most powerful apostolic witnesses of the book of mormon. Among the more memorable general conference testimonies of the book of mormon borne in recent member elder jeffrey r. Holland arrive for the sunday morning session of general conference on.
Be ye therefore perfect eventually by elder jeffrey r. Climax of the book of mormon 3 nephi 11 verses 812 book of mormon truths about jesus christ reflect on how they have or could change your life. The line of elder gongs october conference talk that. Heres a site with the talk the grandeur of god favorite general conference talks by mormon prophets grace for grace.
Favorite general conference talks by mormon prophets. As we listen to the spirit consider what offering you will present to the lord in righteousness in the coming days, president m. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints youtube. For most of a decade, elder holland has read the book of mormon repeatedly and. Oct 05, 2008 a talk by an lds general authority, jeffery r holland gave a very good talk that has helped me with learning about the nature of god and why it is important. My letter to elder holland re book of mormon heres your reply, assuming youre still a member. Holland told a moving story of how, before leaving for carthage and eventual martyrdom, hyrum smith read from the book of mormon. Even more about subscribe to newsletter paid 3 months of gospel fun family travel gospel activities general conference behold your little ones teaching tips scripture helps be a missionary now favorite things gift guide book of mormon new testament. Holland 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. Russell ballard encourages latterday saints to consider what they can present to.
Holland, have in common is the ability to use words in such a way that it conveys a power beyond mere letters stringed together. There are always certain lds talks that stick with you, touch you and. Prophecies regarding the last days often refer to largescale calamities such as earthquakes or famines or floods. This conference, held on august 16, celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of the discovery of chiasmus in the book of mormon. Elder hollands 10 best talks of all time utahvalley360. Teal discussed what hed learned from a recent rereading of nephis response to a divine command to build a ship in the book of mormon. Lds leaders urge hope amid pandemic and decry loud, bold and. Favorite general conference talks by mormon prophets grace. By definition, all book of mormon prophets had great faith and were unyielding in their convictions. 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.
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