Obviously one of the influential, representative figures in this generation. Safety for the soul the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Holland april 2020 general conference sunday morning. When elder holland wanted to use the book in his general conference address, he asked church historians how he should handle the aging text. Elder holland gave a riveting sermon about the book of mormon in general conference yesterday sunday, oct 4, 2009. This book of mormon passage perfectly describes depression. Book of mormon central 2018 conference book of mormon. I love elder holland and his special witness of the savior and of the book of mormon. The book of mormon provides spiritual nutrition, prescribes a plan of action, and connects us with the holy spirit. It appears to be a culmination of years of personal scripture study, of many many sessions of putting thoughts and impressions onto paper, and trying to make sense of the scriptural text. Holland speaks during the sunday morning session of the 190th annual general conference on april 5, 2020. This fullscale reproduction can be explored in the vendor area of the 2nd floor of the utah valley convention center. The book of mormon chiasmus conference was held at the byu campus.
Some notes on elder hollands conference talk april 7, 2009 by kevin barney my easterseason message today is intended for all, but is directed in a special way to those who are alone or feel alone or, worse, yet, feel abandoned. George, utah, he received bachelors and masters degrees from brigham young university and a masters degree and. Elder holland speaks at book of mormon chiasmus conference august 18, 2017 dan peterson patheos explore the worlds faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality. Elder holland testifies boldly of the truth of the book of. One of the most powerful testimonies of the book of mormon. 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. I loved general conference my absolute favorite talk was by elder jeffrey r.
Hope is necessary to move forward in a world of chaos and difficulty. As a member of the quorum of the twelve, holland is accepted by the church as a prophet, seer, and revelator. When i finished my book entitled, the case for the book of mormon, my secretary asked me, you know how many drafts you had. 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 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. 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. Gathering zion the restorationgeneral conference mashup. Elder mccune used the stories of nephi and lehi found in the book of mormon, a latterday saint book of scripture, to illustrate the importance of choosing christs way even when the path seems. One cannot come into full faith continue reading the 179th semiannual general conference. Within in the book are qr codes that take readers to short. Using his personal experience, he reminded others of the powerful strength and testimony that comes with reading the book of mormon. The event was sponsored by book of mormon central and byu studies to. 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. 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.
The actual book allegedly ready by hyrum smith is on the left based on an article in the official church news. Holland, one of the twelve apostles and the former president of brigham young university, you really should see it. Written for us, 8 it contains the word of god in plainness 9 and tells us of our identity, purpose, and destiny. General conference jeopardy april 2020 jeopardy template. Church members gather to receive guidance and encouragement from church leaders about gospel living based on the teachings of jesus christ. He said, we all need to believe that what we desire in righteousness can someday, someway, somehow, yet be ours we can hope. Elder holland undertakes to outline the book of mormons central character and primary subject.
This is a picture of apostle holland holding a book of mormon at the october 2009 general conference. But the talk was so powerful, i wanted to show more. Following those words came one of the most powerful apostolic witnesses of the book of mormon. The prophet ether taught that we should hope for a better world.
The church changed my life and inspired me to be baptized at the age of 26. It took me several years, and 72 drafts, to write a book less than half the size of the book of mormon and much less meaningful. Christ and the new covenant meet your next favorite book. Jeffrey roy holland born december 3, 1940 is an american educator and religious leader.
Jeffrey r holland book of mormon lds conference talk oct. At this years book of mormon conference you can find out, by exploring a reproduction of an authentic, arabian, bedouin tent. He also claimed that the book of mormon was possibly the most deconstructed, criticized book in the history of the world. 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. 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. Elder jeffrey r holland safety for the soul general conference talk from the church of jesus christ of latterday saints 179th semiannual. During last falls general conference, i had two latterday saints recommend that i listen to the talk given by elder jeffrey r. His testimony highlights that modern apostolic witnesses have born testimony of the nephite record. My letter to elder holland re book of mormon heres your reply, assuming youre still a member. Holland who shares his apostolic witness of the central figure of the book of mormon the lord jesus christ. In one of the most pivotal moments of the book of mormon, the people experience days of major disaster. For 179 years this book has been examined, and attacked. I only heard a little bit of the talk, but holland specifically mentioned the solomon spaulding and views of hebrews theories and called them frankly pathetic. Reuben clark law school at byu, first identified this particular writing style in the book of mormon while he was a missionary serving in regensburg, germany, in 1967.
This talk will be quoted for a long time to come, and elder holland has quickly become a favorite for many lds apologists. Holland book of mormon meme from lds general conference. 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. Hyrum was later murdered in carthage jail for his testimony. This suggests that the book of mormon was translated from ancient text, he said. 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. Because gloves can make hands less nimble, sometimes leading to accidental tears, elder holland was simply told to make sure his hands were clean, said richard e. About general conference general conferences are the semiannual worldwide gatherings of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. April 2020 general conference general conference talks. 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. Some notes on elder hollands conference talk by common. Elder holland speaks on testimony at book of mormon. It has always been significant to me that the book of mormon one of the lords powerful keystones in this counter offensive against latterday ills begins with a great parable of life an extended allegory of hope versus fear of light versus darkness of salvation versus destruction love healing help hope the power of christ to counter all troubles in all times including the end of times years. A conference, sponsored by the book of mormon studies association.
Elder hollands 10 best talks of all time utahvalley360. Introducing a major new doctrinal work written by elder jeffrey r. There was a recent mormon message very similar to this, showing excerpts from elder hollands powerful conference talk, safety for the soul. Our first 2020 event will be april 9, 10, and 11th at the mountain america exposition center at 9575 s state st in sandy, ut 84070 this will be the firm foundation expo featuring the 25th international book of mormon evidence conference. People of all faiths and perspectives are welcome to engage in civil, respectful discussion about topics related to mormonism. Holland a perfect brightness of hope april 2020 general conference sunday morning session. Welcome to the conference website for book of mormon studies. This conference, held on august 16, celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of the discovery of chiasmus in the book of mormon.
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. General conference tad callisters 5minute fireside. Holland bore powerful testimony of the divine authenticity of the book of mormon during the october 2009 general conference. 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. Talk with a mormon missionary mormon learn more about the mormon church lds talk with a mormon member lds.
See the conference details page for hotel information. In light of that, it has always been significant to me that the book of mormon, one of the lords powerful keystones in this counteroffensive. Chiasmus 50th anniversary, jsb, brigham young university. April 2020 general conference general conference talks general conference. Uchtdorf greet one another during 189th annual general conference of the. My letter to elder holland re book of mormon very long. The night before, he turned to the book of mormon for comfort. General conference jeopardy april 2020 no teams 1 team 2 teams 3 teams 4 teams 5 teams 6 teams 7 teams 8 teams 9 teams 10 teams custom press f11 select menu option view. Tim ballard explains how a copy of the book of mormon signed by joseph smith ended up in the john adams house library emily abel tim ballard, author and ceo of operation underground railroad recently released a new book, the pilgrim hypothesis, which explores the connection between united states history and the restoration. 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. Mormon apostle misled members with his book of mormon prop. I dont know about you, but i dont get invited to many jubilees. 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.
Jeffrey r holland book of mormon lds conference talk oct 2009. Reading that thought a thousand years later, war and violence weary moroni declared that the more excellent way. Chiasmus, which comes from the greek for crossing or diagonal arrangement, is a rhetorical or literary figure in which words, grammatical constructions or. Holland, a member of the quorum of the twelve apostles, gave the closing remarks for the book of mormon chiasmus conference, on august 16. Elder holland speaks at book of mormon chiasmus conference. The talk, entitled be ye therefore perfect eventually was rumored to put the nail in the coffin of the argument levied against the. The actual book allegedly ready by hyrum smith is on the. Brothers and sisters and friends, sister holland and i are as thrilled as you are to have been part of this wonderful evening tonight. Is this the first time youth have spoken at general. Earthquakes, fires, floods, and more did so much damage that the whole earth became. In the april 2020 general conference for the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, elder jeffrey r holland talked about our need to hope. Many researchers believe that lehi may have lived in a tent like those of the ancient bedouins.
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