This conference, held on august 16, celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of the. If youre aware of any talks available online that arent listed here, please let me know. See more ideas about quorum of the 12, elder holland and lds church. May 27, 2014 home lds being lds 10 of the most indispensable lds talks ever given. 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. To read the full, and updated, transcript of elder hollands talk, see the article on the. 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.
Holland noted how implausible such conduct is if hyrum knew or believed the book of mormon to be a hoax. Jul 8, 2015 quorum of the 12 apostles of jesus christ jeffrey r holland. I loved general conference my absolute favorite talk was by elder jeffrey r. 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. Members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints are counseled to study the words of the prophets and find in that study ways to become. Elder jeffrey r holland safety for the soul general conference talk from the church of jesus christ of latterday saints 179th semiannual. While many of his talks are wellknown and frequently quoted, here are five of the best talks youve never heard by elder jeffrey r. Its entitled feed my sheep and was a precursor to the talk that he gave in general conference. My letter to elder holland re book of mormon heres your reply, assuming youre still a member. To ensure the books preservation, it is stored in prescribed conditions and removed very rarely. 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. Jeffrey r holland book of mormon lds conference talk oct 2009.
Holland was a member of the quorum of the twelve apostles when this article was published. He served as the ninth president of brigham young university and is a. Address given at sperry symposium on october 7, 1995, published in a book of mormon treasury. Holland invites every reader of his latest book to become a friend, to receive instruction and encouragement, counsel and comfort.
I tried to give elder hollands talk some background. This conference, held on august 16, celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of the discovery of chiasmus in the book of mormon. Talk about the foundational myths of other religions and why you feel the leap of faith in every. 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. Jeffrey roy holland born december 3, 1940 is an american educator and religious leader. 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. Elder holland made a great observation, which as i consider the story is very likely.
This is only a portion of from the point that he really starts addressing the book of mormon. Elder holland invites young adults to pursue the fulness. 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. 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. Elder jeffrey r holland safety for the soul general conference talk from the church of jesus christ of latterday saints 179th semiannual general conference, october 2009. Curriculum task force which worked to develop preach my gospel. Brothers and sisters, god always provides safety for the soul, and with the book of mormon, he has again done that in our time. Hyrum was later murdered in carthage jail for his testimony. Elder holland addresses these powerful messages to my friends who love the lord, to my friends who want to change, to my friends who face opposition, and more.
Mormon apostle misled members with his book of mormon prop. Holland of the quorum of the twelve symposium on the book of mormon, 9 august 1994, byu. One of the most powerful testimonies of the book of mormon. Jeffrey r holland quorum of the 12 apostles of jesus christ. Elder hollands 10 best talks of all time utahvalley360. Jeffrey r holland book of mormon lds conference talk oct 2009 179 hd 22 i decided to post this portion of jeffrey r. Elder holland testifies boldly of the truth of the book of. In his talk he makes mention of cafeteria mormon, faith crisis, loyalty to god and his gospel. His testimony of the savior jesus christ, the restoration of the gospel, and the power of faith is impressive and unwavering, and his remarks are eagerly anticipated by. Five years later in 1994, he became a member of the quorum of the twelve apostles.
Posts about book of mormon written by your brother. Jeffrey r holland book of mormon lds conference talk oct. Hollands oct 2009 general conference address entitled safety for my soul. This is one of my all time favorite talks and everytime. He picked up the book of mormon and continued where he had left off the night before. After some small talk he said, i have a meeting of the first presidency at 8. Nov 21, 2011 posts about book of mormon written by your brother.
My letter to elder holland re book of mormon very long. As a boy he enjoyed sports especially baseball and played on every kind of team he could. 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. But the talk was so powerful, i wanted to show more. The book of mormon referenced in elder hollands talk. I choose it precisely because there is so much in it that has given offense to many. George, utah, he received bachelors and masters degrees from brigham young university and a masters degree and phd in american studies from yale university. Holland told a moving story of how, before leaving for carthage and eventual martyrdom, hyrum smith read from the book of mormon. Using his personal experience, he reminded others of the powerful strength and testimony that comes with reading the book of mormon. This talk was later reformatted with music and put on an lds. Holland of the quorum of the twelve apostles spoke at a chiasmus jubilee at brigham young university that commemorated 50 years since john w. The church changed my life and inspired me to be baptized at the age of 26.
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. At a 50thanniversary commemoration of the discovery of chiasmus in the book of mormon, lds apostle elder jeffrey r. Holland bore powerful testimony of the divine authenticity of the book. Thus, he has given dozens and dozens of talks in settings like general conference, ces firesides, and devotionals at church universities. 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. I would love to find bro jeffrey hollands talk on the other prodigal, regarding the son who stayed home and was upset at the attention paid his brother who took his inheritance and squandered it. Hear church leaders talk about the book of mormon, and the importance of supporting organizations such as book of mormon central. Holland gave an impassioned talk regarding the book of mormon. Holland was ordained an apostle of the lds church on june 23, 1994. We are so blessed to have the book of mormonwhich i explained to our hosts is a companion to the holy bible.
Church historians also believe that the copy of the book of mormon elder holland held is the book hyrum had at carthage. The april 2014 general conference was inspiring and relevant, as all such conferences are. Holland president of brigham young university january 17, 1989 devotional. There was a recent mormon message very similar to this, showing excerpts from elder hollands powerful conference talk, safety for the soul. I love elder holland and his special witness of the savior and of the book of mormon. Hollands testimony of the book of mormon general conference is always enjoyable and uplifting. The night before, he turned to the book of mormon for comfort. Holland who shares his apostolic witness of the central figure of the book of mormon the lord jesus christ. 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. Elder holland invites young adults to pursue the fulness of. Feb 24, 2018 introducing a major new doctrinal work written by elder jeffrey r. Prophecies regarding the last days often refer to largescale calamities such as earthquakes.
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. Gospel insights from general authorities and religious educators 2003, 4766. Rending the veil of unbelief religious studies center. Holland, including broken things to mend, and trusting jesus, and more on.
The messianic message of the book of mormon holland, jeffrey r. Jeffrey r holland archives mormon discussions podcasts. Prophecies regarding the last days often refer to largescale calamities such as earthquakes or famines or floods. The event was sponsored by book of mormon central and byu. In the most recent lds general conference, jeffrey r. 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.
The following talk was given to young adults at the stanford memorial church, stanford university, california, on february 9, 2020. 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. Elder holland was born on december 3, 1940, and grew up in st. As a boy he enjoyed sports especially baseball and played on. Holland, one of the twelve apostles and the former president of brigham young university, you really should see it. This book is another testament of jesus christ and serves as a companion scripture to the holy bible. 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. Quorum of the 12 apostles of jesus christ jeffrey r holland. Holland in the missionary training center mtc on january 11, 2011. His testimony highlights that modern apostolic witnesses have born testimony of the nephite record.
Introducing a major new doctrinal work written by elder jeffrey r. Holland explains the background and importance of the book of mormon. I testify that the book of mormon is the sacred expression of christs great last. I testify that the book of mormon is truly another testament of jesus christ. Holland left byu to respond to the call to be a member of the seventy. Holland bore powerful testimony of the divine authenticity of the book of mormon during the october 2009 general conference. He has personal ties to stanford and the surrounding area. Elder holland made stealthful use of chiasmus in his talk. Holland is a member of the quorum of the twelve apostles of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. God always provides safety for the soul, and with the book of mormon, he has again done that in our time. The book of mormon keystone of our religion by ezra taft benson oct 1986. Holland of the quorum of the twelve apostles speaks during an event for young adults at the stanford memorial church on the stanford university campus in stanford, california, on sunday, feb.
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