Jul 8, 2015 quorum of the 12 apostles of jesus christ jeffrey r holland. 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. Photo courtesy lds church the following post by nate sharp originally appeared on. Elder hollands talk elder holland recounted the story of the blind man healed by jesus that is recorded in luke 18. During last falls general conference, i had two latterday saints recommend that i listen to the talk given by elder jeffrey r.
Elder holland speaks at book of mormon chiasmus conference. In the most recent lds general conference, jeffrey r. Holland spoke at stanford memorial church, counseling young adults from across the san francisco bay area to pursue the measure of the stature of the fulness of christ. April 1983, priesthood session he loved them unto the end october 1989, saturday afternoon session look to god and live october 1993, saturday morning session. Elder hollands 10 best talks of all time utahvalley360. 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. Church historians also believe that the copy of the book of mormon elder holland held is the book hyrum had at carthage. Jeffrey r holland book of mormon lds conference talk oct. God always provides safety for the soul, and with the book of mormon, he has again done that in our time. 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. One cannot come into full faith continue reading the 179th semiannual general conference. I am moved by this vivid little vignette every time i read it. 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 on the personal prophetic epistles of general conference elder jeffrey r.
My letter to elder holland re book of mormon very long. Holland gave us the perfect opening to october 2019s general conference with his talk, the message, the meaning, and the multitude. When a child reads the book of mormon for the first time and is enamored with abinadis courage. It is a sobering exercise to be quiet, to be alone with yourself, he.
In it, elder holland spoke of prophecies regarding the last days and how individuals could find safety and shelter from strife and calamities foretold. Holland general conference general conference april 2016,jeffrey r. Apr 4, 2014 lord, i believe wonderful talk on believing and faith in the saviour by jeffery r. George, utah, he received bachelors and masters degrees from brigham young university and a masters degree and phd in american studies from yale university. Mormon apostle misled members with his book of mormon prop.
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. Didnt you love how he said, welcome to general conference at the end. He attended dixie high school and was on the state championship football and basketball teams. Jeffrey r holland book of mormon lds conference talk oct 2009. My declaration is that this is precisely what the gospel of jesus christ offers us,especially in times of need. Holland gave an impassioned talk regarding the book of mormon. 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. Leah hogsten the salt lake tribune l r president m. His testimony highlights that modern apostolic witnesses have born testimony of the nephite record. Holland, during the lds general conference on october 4, 2009, delivered a sermon entitled safety for the soul. My letter to elder holland re book of mormon heres your reply, assuming youre still a member. Nov 11, 2019 elder hollands talk elder holland recounted the story of the blind man healed by jesus that is recorded in luke 18.
Holland who shares his apostolic witness of the central figure of the book of mormon the lord jesus christ. Every one of us has times when we need to know things will get better. Holland speaks during the sunday morning session of the 190th annual general conference on april 5, 2020. Holland of the quorum of the twelve apostles through the incessant din and drumbeat of our day, may we strive to see christ at the center of our lives, of our faith, and of our service. 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. Conference participants also viewed materials about the chiasmus at the harold b. See more ideas about quorum of the 12, elder holland and lds church. Lord, i believe wonderful talk on believing and faith in.
Prophecies regarding the last days often refer to largescale calamities such as earthquakes. He bore testimony of the book of mormon like i have never heard before. Jeffrey roy holland born december 3, 1940 is an american educator and religious leader. 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. Im thinking specifically about the blog page with the liar label stamp on hollands picture and then drawing the conclusion that elder jeffrey r. Talk with a mormon missionary mormon learn more about the mormon church lds talk with a mormon member lds. An high priest of good things to come the hands of the fathers. Holland of the quorum of the twelve apostles of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints speaks during the sunday morning session of the 190th annual general conference, televised from the church office building in salt lake city on sunday, april 5. This is only a portion of from the point that he really starts addressing the book of mormon. Years later, the church made a popular mormon message out of this address. Holland, one of the twelve apostles and the former president of brigham young university, you really should see it. I tried to give elder hollands talk some background. It is a sobering exercise to be quiet, to be alone with yourself, he observed before asking this question.
All jeff ever wanted to do was teach the gospel to students in a classroom, he said. Holland spoke with the church news about the covid19 pandemic, viewing it as an opportunity for selfreflection and a renewed focus on edifying, eternally important things. Jeffrey r holland book of mormon lds conference talk oct 2009 179 hd 22 i decided to post this portion of jeffrey r. Holland was born on december 3, 1940, and grew up in st. Holland told a moving story of how, before leaving for carthage and eventual martyrdom, hyrum smith read from the book of mormon.
Holland of the quorum of the twelve symposium on the book of mormon, 9 august 1994, byu. Holland bore powerful testimony of the divine authenticity of the book of mormon during the october 2009 general conference. This conference, held on august 16, celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of the discovery of chiasmus in the book of mormon. More mormon life general conference april 2016 jeffrey r. I loved general conference my absolute favorite talk was by elder jeffrey r. 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. 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. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times.
Holland invites every reader of his latest book to become a friend, to receive instruction and encouragement, counsel and comfort. Uchtdorf greet one another during 189th annual general conference of the. 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. We can almost hear him shouting for the saviors attention. 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.
Holland born december 3, 1940 served as church commissioner of education from 19761980, as the president of byu from 19801989, as a seventy from 19891994, and as a member of the quorum of twelve apostles since 1994. 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 believe what i am describing here is the scriptural definition of a saint, one who will yield to the enticings of the holy spirit, and through the atonement of christ. Hollands testimony of the book of mormon general conference is always enjoyable and uplifting. 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. Introducing a major new doctrinal work written by elder jeffrey r. Elder holland once stated, i played on every kind of team that could have been assembled. Elder holland testifies boldly of the truth of the book of.
Holland was president of brigham young university when this devotional was given on 17 january 1989. Holland of the quorum of the twelve apostles when jeffrey r. Elder holland made a great observation, which as i consider the story is very likely. Jeffrey r holland quorum of the 12 apostles of jesus christ. If the book of mormon is true, our message to the world is truth. 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. Holland speaks during a session of general conference. Like a watered garden witnesses unto me sanctify yourselves as doves to our windows. Elder holland reveals what he will talk about at general. Hollands oct 2009 general conference address entitled safety for my soul. 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.
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. General conference index within the clasp of your arms. 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. Ive read a couple of books and ive been to a pretty good school, and i have chosen to be in this church because of the faith that i feel and the inspiration that comes. The book of mormon is the keystone of our testimony. Like so many of your podcasts before, i truly appreciated the honest, bold and intelligent speak. 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.
In his talk he makes mention of cafeteria mormon, faith crisis, loyalty to god and his gospel. A more recent and very powerful comment to the same effect is from president ezra taft benson, who said. As a member of the quorum of the twelve, holland is accepted by the church as a prophet, seer, and revelator. This conference, held on august 16, celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of the.
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