The first video is a simple explanation of the book of mormon. After a long wonderful discourse by mormon on the subject of charity, the seventh chapter of moroni tells us that this highest of christian virtues is more accurately labeled the pure love of christ. Video introduction to the book of mormon by study and faith. The lectures on faithtwelve apostles chosen and ordained. Elder land would do anything for president faust and the men of the order. It will bring you great light and joy into your life.
Despite his efforts, hes cant stop thinking about being back in their powerful, dominant hands. And behold, ye shall take the plates of nephi unto yourself, and the remainder shall ye leave in the place where they are. A few short verses from the 12th chapter of ether in the book of mormon. How to write the chapters when testing yourself if there is an x, let x equal the chapter number. There are some slower parts throughout, but there are also stretches like the part about the brother of jared, the law of moses that are wonderfully thoughtprovoking and uplifting. He served as the ninth president of brigham young university and is a. A trailer featuring eight upcoming book of mormon videos episodes and their. My top 10 chapters in the book of mormon the gospel home. The first 12 weeks the church of jesus christ of latterday saints.
Rending the veil of unbelief religious studies center. 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. Elder hollands comprehensive study documents why this ancient nephite record is truly another testament of. To celebrate, here is a touching, true story and letter from a recipient of a christmas jar, a christmas tradition inspired by the book. Eyring there is power in the book of mormon by elder legrand r. Jeffrey r hollands powerful witness of the veracity of the book of mormon. Lds videos largest collection of official mormon videos. Former nfl player elder vai sikahema shares why he keeps the law of chastity the christian science monitor when elder vai sikahema was a boy, he kept the law of chastity out of respect for his mother. But the talk was so powerful, i wanted to show more.
This conference, held on august 16, celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of the discovery of chiasmus in the book of mormon. If you but read it and ask god, you will know the truth of all things. Read this weeks knowhy connected with the come follow me curriculum, and watch a video elucidating an insight in this weeks scripture reading. 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.
Following those words came one of the most powerful apostolic witnesses of the book of mormon. The book of mormon testifies of christ and his mission here on the earth. Holland by mormonblogger on tuesday, may 31st, 2016 no comments a modernday apostle describes the unwavering faith churchs founders showed, even in the face of death, to remain true to their testimonies of the book of mormon. Elder holland and the importance of place moronis america. Then it turned into a desire to obey gods commandments. Between 1828 and 1831, the american bible society launched an aggressive campaign to put a copy of the old and new testament in every american home.
Holland of the quorum of the twelve apostles on page 122 in the student manual. Recommended resources learn about the book of mormon with verse by verse commentaries from renowned book of mormon scholars like john w. This conference, held on august 16, celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of the. Jeffrey r holland s powerful witness of the veracity of the book of mormon. And in the city of nazareth i beheld a virgin, and she was exceeding fair and white. Somehow, inside of three months, joseph smith was able to producein the presence of multiple scribes and witnessesa lengthy, complex, consistent, and theologically rich historical record. During the month of january, i was engaged in the school of the elders, and in preparing the lectures on theology for publication in the book of doctrine and covenants, which the committee appointed last september were now compiling. 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.
Watch the newest book of mormon video, the nephites separate from the lamanites lds living staff after the death of lehi, nephi is warned that laman and lemuel will try to take away his life and is told by the lord to flee with his family. It was given by elder holland to the new mission presidents in 1997. I have uploaded one of the best talks i have ever heard on the book of mormon to our youtube channel. The first episode includes the first two chapters of the book of mormon where god. And it came to pass that the armies of the nephites were driven back again to the land of desolation. Holland recounts the story of moses and his encounter with the lord on the mountain. Nelson the book of mormon will change your life by president henry b.
It was written for us in our day and will help us specifically if we study it, seeking guidance from its pages. Church releases first book of mormon video lds living. The book of mormon chapter summaries flashcards quizlet. Encourage students to listen for reasons that it is important to have the writings of nephi, jacob, and isaiah near the beginning of the book of mormon. Elder hollands mission president seminar on the book of. Holland of the quorum of the twelve symposium on the book of mormon, 9 august 1994, byu.
Jeffrey roy holland born december 3, 1940 is an american educator and religious leader. Chapters 16 produced by missionary boyz starring president oaks, elder oaks, president nelson and austin everett. A modernday apostle describes the unwavering faith churchs founders showed, even in the face of death, to remain true to their testimonies of the book of mormon. One of the most beautiful descriptions of the mission of the savior and the tree of life. In his video, he will be referencing the murder of the prophet, joseph smith, who was called to translate the ancient scripture plates so that we could. Apr 16, 2018 it is also a sacred space because it is where mormon and moroni wrote much of the book of mormon, including the final chapters of the text. This year the new york times bestselling novel christmas jars got a new chapter with the release of the movie. New book of mormon videos series trailer, schedule. It is also a sacred space because it is where mormon and moroni wrote much of the book of mormon, including the final chapters of the text. And for this intent shall they go, that they may be persuaded that jesus is the christ, the son of the living god, that the father may bring about through his most beloved his great and eternal purpose in the restoring the jews or all the house of israel to the land of their inheritance, which the lord their god hath given.
A video clip from elder scott taught us about the signs of true conversion. And it came to pass that the lamanites did make preparations to come against the city teancum. The power of the book of mormon is a great lesson to strengthen and share testimonies. Featuring the story of king benjamins address, the latest video pulls from the book of mosiah, chapters 15, in the book of mormon. Jeffrey r holland book of mormon lds conference talk oct. There is a new video on the mormon messages youtube channel introducing the book of mormon. Go back please check the url for proper spelling and capitalization.
The book of mormon is a musical comedy with music, lyrics and book by trey parker, robert lopez, and matt stone first staged in 2011, the play is a satirical examination of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints beliefs and practices that ultimately endorses the positive power of love and service. There was a recent mormon message very similar to this, showing excerpts from elder hollands powerful conference talk, safety for the soul. My letter to elder holland re book of mormon heres your reply, assuming youre still a member. Before closing the book, hyrum turned down the corner of the page from which he had. There was a recent mormon message very similar to this, showing excerpts from elder holland s powerful conference talk, safety for the soul. Oct 03, 2019 the greatness of the evidence by elder jeffrey r. Exactly how to get a free book of mormon without missionaries. The second video is one of my very favorite testimonies of the book of mormon, shared by elder holland, an apostle of the lord. Interview three missionaries after district meeting and ask how they apply principles from chapter 7 of preach my gospel. Oaks while a member of the quorum of twelve apostles wrote, the historicityhistorical authenticityof the book of mormon is an issue so fundamental that it rests first upon faith in the lord jesus. My letter to elder holland re book of mormon very long. Lds videos largest collection of official mormon videos online. Lehis family landed somewhere on the west coast of south america after sailing across the pacific ocean.
In elder hollands talk about human intimacy, he stated that it was his observation that god put a high priority on two things. The event was sponsored by book of mormon central and byu studies to commemorate the discovery of chiasmus in the book of mormon on august 16, 1967. They emphasized the importance of place in choosing the itinerary. Lehis family landed somewhere on the west coast of south america after. And now it came to pass that in the three hundred and sixty and third year the nephites did go up with their armies to battle against the lamanites, out of the land desolation. Parker and stone were best known for creating the animated comedy. Sep 05, 2019 the first video is a simple explanation of the book of mormon. Elder holland addresses the horrors of depression in new. While alma 3234 offers many great individual lessons about subjects like faith among many others, we learned in class that when taken together these chapters actually make a great reference to a very important story of the book of mormon. 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 absolute highlight is the final chapter, elder holland s own witness of the book of mormon. When we first read the book of mormon, it seemed clear that the land northward was north america, the land southward was south america, and the narrow neck of land was panama. As a deseret bookshelf plus member, you can access these ebook or audio books for free.
Sep 03, 20 there was a recent mormon message very similar to this, showing excerpts from elder holland s powerful conference talk, safety for the soul. The book of mormon can be the iron rod, and heaven knows, we all need such an iron rod. Now, as a father, elder sikahema finds new gratitude in the blessing it was to his children. The absolute highlight is the final chapter, elder hollands own witness of the book of mormon. But, behold, the judgments of god will overtake the wicked. 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. Holland said of this moment, that appearance and that declaration constituted the focal point, the supreme moment, in the entire history of the book of mormon. By abiding by its precepts, we all can become missionaries who teach the gospel with power and authority of god alma 17. Book of mormon video series continues in provo, utah, at the lds motion. Elder mcconkie stated that god has placed in our hands the most effective, compelling, and persuasive missionary tool ever given to any people in any age. Jan 30, 2019 members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints have a new authoritative statement from church leaders on book of mormon geography. Covering 2 nephi chapter 5, the newest book of mormon video illustrates nephi and his familys.
I ask that my testimony of the book of mormon and all that it implies, given today under my own oath and office, be recorded by men on earth and angels in heaven. Members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints have a new authoritative statement from church leaders on book of mormon geography. Elder holland also spoke of the mists of darkness affecting everyone. When christ appeared to the nephites, his first words were, i am jesus christ, whom the prophets testified shall come into the world 3 nephi 11. The first of eight new book of mormon videos episodes was released today on. Holland of the quorum of the twelve symposium on the book of mormon. Elder holland provides a brief overview of where the book of. I remember when i first gained a simple testimony of the book of mormon. The episodes will be released on fridays between march and may 15.
Many of those nuggets of truth we are to find are waiting for us on the pages of the book of mormon, just as ether 12. Professors from the byu department of ancient scripture discuss alma chapters thru 16, almas continuing mission to ammonihah and the. Official statement on book of mormon geography and its. As an alternative to the preceding teaching idea, you might show the video presentation the olive tree allegory run time. As has been reported elsewhere here and here, the new entry in the gospel topics section book of mormon geography states, the church takes no position on the specific geographic location of. Holland, a member of the quorum of the twelve apostles, features the role of jesus christ as the principal and commanding figure in the book of mormon, from first chapter to last. Jeffrey r hollands powerful witness of the veracity. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. My family wasnt really active in the church at the time but my grandma had asked me if i had read the book of mormon. Elder hollands mission president seminar on the book of mormon.
And i, mormon, being a descendant of nephi, and my fathers name was mormon. What story of the book of mormon is referenced in these chapters. In the sixth chapter of that book, jacob says that the lord has shown him that jerusalem had, in fact, been destroyed and that most of those in the city were now either slain or carried away captive. Oct 04, 2016 when christ appeared to the nephites, his first words were, i am jesus christ, whom the prophets testified shall come into the world 3 nephi 11. The largest collection of lds videos is found in the media library. Maxwell taught that we may find strengthened faith in considering how marvelous and wondrous the translation of the book of mormon really was. Study the chapter headings of the book of mormon to learn about the content. Speaking of nephi in this part of the book of mormon, he said. Elder holland s mission president seminar on the book of mormon. And behold, they shall come forth according to the commandment of the lord when he shall see fit in his wisdom. Learn about the book of mormon with verse by verse commentaries from renowned book of mormon scholars like john w. Why did the book of mormon come forth as a miracle. Its a great video to share with friends or family who are not members of the lds church.
Holland august 16, 2017 color added full article here video here. Mar 31, 2010 a modernday apostle describes the unwavering faith churchs founders showed, even in the face of death, to remain true to their testimonies of the book of mormon. Tla video has the top gay cinema and gay porn titles on dvd, bluray and on demand. 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. 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 spoke on the tongue of angels, and he brought in a dimension of it that is not often considered. Jul 11, 2017 a testimony of the book of mormon by elder russell m. I wish to bear my testimony that i know the book of mormon to be true. 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. If one were to ask a casual reader of the book of mormon to name the. Invite a student to read the statement by elder jeffrey r.
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