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. Holland in the missionary training center mtc on january 11, 2011. Holland bore powerful testimony of the divine authenticity of the book. Holland of the quorum of the twelve apostles spoke at a chiasmus jubilee at brigham young university that commemorated 50 years since john w. Elder holland made stealthful use of chiasmus in his talk. Talk about the foundational myths of other religions and why you feel the leap of faith in every. Trusting jesus kindle edition by holland, jeffrey r. Holland speaks out on the book of mormon and the failed attempts of critics to explain it away if you missed the general conference talk by elder jeffrey r. 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. I was close to the stand when this speech was given. You are what you speakthe power of the language we choose. This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies. It was no surprise to me that talks by elder holland made the top of her list. During last falls general conference, i had two latterday saints recommend that i listen to the talk given by elder jeffrey r.
Holland bore powerful testimony of the divine authenticity of the book of mormon during the october 2009 general conference. My letter to elder holland re book of mormon very long. Honestly acknowledge your questions and your concerns, but first and forever fan the flame of your faith, because all things are possible to them that believe. To read the full, and updated, transcript of elder hollands talk, see the article on the. 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. Elder holland testifies boldly of the truth of the book of. Address given at sperry symposium on october 7, 1995, published in a book of mormon. I enjoy creating mormon related videos about mormonism information about the lds mormon church. He bore testimony of the book of mormon like i have never heard before who can doubt, after hearing his address of that book. One cannot come into full faith continue reading the 179th semiannual general conference. Elder hollands 10 best talks of all time utahvalley360. Please, read the book of mormon, and ask god, the eternal father, if the book is true.
Holland is a member of the quorum of the twelve apostles of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints elder holland was born on december 3, 1940, and grew up in st. Holland gave a talk once in general conference for those of us who feel this way. Elder jeffrey r holland safety for the soul general conference talk from the church of jesus christ of latterday saints 179th semiannual. Holland delivers a stirring testimony of the book of mormon to believers, nonbelievers and former believers. The book of mormon referenced in elder hollands talk. The event was sponsored by book of mormon central and byu. At a 50thanniversary commemoration of the discovery of chiasmus in the book of mormon, lds apostle elder jeffrey r.
The messianic message of the book of mormon salt lake city, ut. For most of a decade, elder holland has read the book of mormon. 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. I loved general conference my absolute favorite talk was by elder jeffrey r. Thus the book of mormon s highest purpose is to restore to the universal family of god that crucial knowledge of christs role in the salvation of every man, woman, and child. His testimony highlights that modern apostolic witnesses have born testimony of the nephite record. Using his personal experience, he reminded others of the powerful strength and testimony that comes with reading the book of mormon. Jeffrey roy holland born december 3, 1940 is an american educator and religious leader. Church historians also believe that the copy of the book of mormon elder holland held is the book.
Holland writes, one of the unfailing facts of mortal life is the recurring presence of trouble. What unique doctrines did the lord reveal through the book. Introducing a major new doctrinal work written by elder jeffrey r. My letter to elder holland re book of mormon heres your reply, assuming youre still a member. Brothers and sisters and friends, sister holland and i are as thrilled.
Holland, one of the twelve apostles and the former president of brigham young university. Jeffrey r holland book of mormon lds conference talk oct 2009. After some small talk he said, i have a meeting of the first presidency at 8. In it, elder holland spoke of prophecies regarding the last. Thank you elder holland for reminding me of the reason i love and this gospel. His voice impassioned, holland explained it was the book. 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. Ive been a fan new media since 1996 when i created my firs. Holland was called as a member of the quorum of the twelve apostles of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints in june 1994. Chiasmus 50th anniversary, jsb, brigham young university. Brother phillips, the stake presidency is considering formal disciplinary action in your behalf, including. If youre aware of any talks available online that arent listed here, please let me know. Holland of the quorum of the twelve symposium on the book of mormon, 9 august 1994, byu.
Holland concluded his address by encouraging the young scholars of the church to continue the pursuit of evidence so that many more may have a complete witness of the truth in both their hearts and their minds. Rending the veil of unbelief religious studies center. 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 president of brigham young university january 17, 1989 devotional.
Holland who shares his apostolic witness of the central figure of the book of mormon the lord jesus christ. Jeffrey r holland book of mormon lds conference talk oct 2009 179 hd 12 by mormons 101. Holland, who is one of the twelve apostles in the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Its entitled feed my sheep and was a precursor to the talk that he gave in general. Prophecies regarding the last days often refer to largescale calamities such as earthquakes or famines or floods. Holland, one of the twelve apostles and the former president of brigham young university, you really should see it. To read the full, and updated, transcript of elder hollands talk, see the article on the mormon newsroom. The book of mormon keystone of our religion by ezra taft benson oct 1986. Holland was a member of the quorum of the twelve apostles when this article was published. I could feel the truth emanating from elder holland and i can testify that the book is true. His message, like a broken vessel october 20, provides a comforting message of hope. Holland, during the lds general conference on october 4, 2009, delivered a sermon entitled safety for the soul.
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