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. In his talk he makes mention of cafeteria mormon, faith crisis, loyalty to god and his gospel. Holland noted how implausible such conduct is if hyrum knew or believed the book of mormon to be a hoax. Hear church leaders talk about the book of mormon, and the importance of supporting organizations such as book of mormon central. This conference, held on august 16, celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of the discovery of chiasmus in the book of mormon. We are so blessed to have the book of mormonwhich i explained to our hosts is a companion to the holy bible.
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. 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 hefted but i havent seen or handled or. In conclusion one is left with their jaw on the floor trying to figure out why elder jeffrey r holland is an habitual liar. Church historians also believe that the copy of the book of mormon elder. 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. 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. As a boy he enjoyed sports especially baseball and played on every kind of team he could. During last falls general conference, i had two latterday saints recommend that i listen to the talk given by elder jeffrey r. Chiasmus 50th anniversary, jsb, brigham young university. Holland was called to be an apostle for the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, his brother dennis remarked that he was not surprised. Holland told a moving story of how, before leaving for carthage and eventual martyrdom, hyrum smith read from the book of mormon.
I dont know about you, but i dont get invited to many jubilees. 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. Elder holland testifies boldly of the truth of the book of. Anyone who thinks that the bofm is such an amazing piece of literature really needs to get a library card. At a 50thanniversary commemoration of the discovery of chiasmus in the book of mormon, lds apostle elder jeffrey r. This book is an excellent reference manual for anyone seriously wanting to get better acquainted with the lord jesus christ and the prophesies concerning his role before, during, and after his mortal life. 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. Holland s testimony of the book of mormon general conference is always enjoyable and uplifting. In the most recent lds general conference, jeffrey r. Holland is a member of the quorum of the twelve apostles of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. The messianic message of the book of mormon salt lake city, ut.
It is a new covenant, a new testament from the new world to the entire world. The following talk was given to young adults at the stanford memorial church, stanford university, california, on february 9, 2020. I loved general conference my absolute favorite talk was by elder jeffrey r. Jeffrey r holland book of mormon lds conference talk oct 2009. Holland, safety for the soul, ensign november 2009. Hollands testimony of the book of mormon general conference is always enjoyable and uplifting. Introducing a major new doctrinal work written by elder jeffrey r. Mormon apostle misled members with his book of mormon prop. The book of mormon referenced in elder hollands talk. The event was sponsored by byu studies and book of mormon central, a private nonprofit organization that seeks to inspire greater knowledge of the book of mormon. The book of mormon, elder holland testified, is the sacred expression of christs great last covenant with mankind. 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.
My beloved friends, in our shared ministry of reconciliation, i ask us to be peacemakersto love peace, to seek peace, to create peace, to cherish peace. A recent critic said that our account of and devotion to the book of mormon and, by implication, joseph smiths role in producing it is, the most cherished and unique mormon belief bill mckeever, quoted in daniel c. See more ideas about lds quotes, church quotes and quotes. Its not clear that the video cutouts are the same book holland has, but the one in his hand at the pulpit is missing the engraving on the front. Holland gave an impassioned talk regarding the book of mormon.
George, utah, he received bachelors and masters degrees from brigham young university and a masters degree and. The book of mormon keystone of our religion by ezra taft benson oct 1986. 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 would love to find bro jeffrey hollands talk on the other prodigal, regarding the son who stayed. My letter to elder holland re book of mormon very long. He bore testimony of the book of mormon like i have never heard before who can doubt, after hearing his address of that book of scripture, that he knows with absolute certainty that it is true, and that it is another testament of the savior jesus christ.
For the period from the date of the talk, back to some time earlier it may. Conference participants also viewed materials about the chiasmus at the harold b. When joseph smith and his brother hyrum started for carthage to face what they knew would be an imminent martyrdom, hyrum read these words to comfort the heart of his brother. It led me to love the holy bible and the rest of the standard works of the church. You can watch elder hollands talk in the video embedded below.
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. Using his personal experience, he reminded others of the powerful strength and testimony that comes with reading the book of mormon. As youll see below, i believe elder holland gave his best talk in october 2009, when he shared his powerful witness of the truthfulness of the book of mormon. For times of trouble ecards from deseret book elder holland quotes, lds talks. Elder hollands 10 best talks of all time utahvalley360.
He served as the ninth president of brigham young university and is a member. Jeffrey roy holland born december 3, 1940 is an american educator and religious leader. Well then we ought to all get together that would help. 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. The talk, entitled be ye therefore perfect eventually was rumored to put the nail in the coffin of the argument levied against the church that it holds to an. Brothers and sisters and friends, sister holland and i are as thrilled as you are to have been part of this wonderful evening tonight. Oct 04, 2009 elder holland bore solemn and soulstirring witness of the book of mormon that was tangibly powerful in the declaration of its veracity. Holland, safety for the soul, ensign, november 2009, 8890. I testify that the book of mormon is truly another testament of jesus christ. Elder holland concluded his talk pleading with church members to repair old injuries and reconcile with each other and with god. Jeffery holland is extremely knowledgeable about his subject matter. What they said to me is that they believe the mormon church is a cult. This episode is based on elder hollands recent conference talk the first great commandment. Elder holland speaks at book of mormon chiasmus conference.
Holland president of brigham young university august 25. Holland of the quorum of the twelve apostles when jeffrey r. Elder jeffrey r holland safety for the soul general conference talk from the church of jesus christ of latterday saints 179th semiannual. If youll give me that list then and if you want to sit with us, lets go get them together and lets talk. Elder holland invites young adults to pursue the fulness. Jan 30, 2015 talks, images, and quotes by elder jeffrey r. Elder holland was born on december 3, 1940, and grew up in st. These two talks made a huge difference on my faith in jesus christ and my love of the book of mormon that helped me gain my testimony and keep it growing. Prophecies regarding the last days often refer to largescale calamities such as earthquakes. I heard a quote that most lds homes only have 5 books, including the book of mormon, and all of them go unread. Sep 03, 20 there was a recent mormon message very similar to this, showing excerpts from elder hollands powerful conference talk, safety for the soul.
Holland bore powerful testimony of the divine authenticity of the book. The talk, entitled be ye therefore perfect eventually was rumored to put the nail in the coffin of the argument levied against the. He is one of the few people i really trust to tell it like it is. I tried to give elder hollands talk some background. With more than 30 speakers drawn from the leadership of the church, there are always many talks that touch our current individual needs and sensitivities. 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. In addition to a brief excerpt from each talk below, i include links to the full text and audio of each talk. 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. That talk went through my heart like a javelin borrowing one of his phrases. Oct 12, 2018 elder holland concluded his talk pleading with church members to repair old injuries and reconcile with each other and with god.
May 27, 2014 i totally agree that this is talk should be essential for all of us to reread along with elder bruce r. I testify that the book of mormon is the sacred expression of christs great last. Theres nothing outstanding about the book of mormon. Elder holland made a great observation, which as i consider the story is very likely. My letter to elder holland re book of mormon heres your reply, assuming youre still a member. To read the full, and updated, transcript of elder hollands talk, see the article on the. Jeffrey r holland archives mormon discussions podcasts. There was a recent mormon message very similar to this, showing excerpts from elder hollands powerful conference talk, safety for the soul. Talk about the foundational myths of other religions and why you feel the leap of faith in every. As defense for the truthfulness of the book of mormon, holland cites the fact that he has yet to hear of any acceptable explanation for its origin aside from god. George, utah, he received bachelors and masters degrees from brigham young university and a masters degree and phd in american studies from yale university. God always provides safety for the soul, and with the book of mormon, he has again done that in our time. Elder holland made stealthful use of chiasmus in his talk.
This conference, held on august 16, celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of the discovery of chiasmus in the book of. In a mormon discussion podcast titled elder holland liar liar pants on. Safety for the soul your brother november 21, 2011 leave a comment safety for the soul jeffrey r. Holland who shares his apostolic witness of the central figure of the book of mormon the lord jesus christ. Safety for the soul the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. But the talk was so powerful, i wanted to show more. I want to say a word or two about this verse, and i assume it will come up all week long one way or another. Holland of the quorum of the twelve apostles spoke at a chiasmus jubilee at brigham young university that commemorated 50 years since john w. I want to say a word or two about this verse, and i assume it will come. All jeff ever wanted to do was teach the gospel to students in a classroom, he said.