It is the word of god and, like the bible, gives us guidance and inspiration in our daily lives. A new video by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints shares a message of hope by elder jeffrey r. The podcast contains interviews with youth throughout the world. Great questions to ponder and discussion ideas to help you teach elder jeffrey r. Reply from elder holland mormon apostle to my letter. But the talk was so powerful, i wanted to show more. Nathan omans welding another link in wonders chain. Figure 1 shows that the book of mormons basic message, according to the title page, centers on the covenant of the lord.
June 2014 book of mormon translation challenge the book of mormon translation challenge invites people to read the entire book of mormon during the same time period that it took joseph smith and oliver cowdery to translate it. Holland shares an encouraging tribute to mothers who, through both challenges. You might have heard that its got strict standards. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates. The goal of this podcast is to help children and young adults grow closer to the savior through a daily study of the book of mormon. Seminary is a program for mormon youth high school students. 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.
What must one do in order to know him and know he is real and that he loves us. Unless otherwise indicated, all content on this channel is ed by intel. The book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ. Learn about the savior, jesus christ, and how the basic beliefs of his gospel can enrich our lives. The messianic message of the book of mormon jeffrey r. Elder hollands classic examination of jesus christ as the principal and commanding figure in the book of mormon is now available as an. While on my mission several years ago, my mission president let me borrow elder jeffrey r.
People of other faiths have nicknamed members of this church mormons after this book. Elder and sister holland identify the most important figure in the. That new language can be found in understanding the power of the book of mormon, which is the tangible miracle at the heart of the restoration that defies the critics. The original mormon message that this is inspired from. Church of jesus christ youth is a channel of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints.
I assumed you would honour your sudden death challenge that you have so often used. Of course, the book of mormon is not the churchs only missionary message, said sister holland, and it wont be our only gift to the people. The messianic message of the book of mormon holland, jeffrey r. Christ is the meaning of the book of mormon, and we should teach that to children who are reading it quote. The book of mormon the bible family is forever purpose of life coming closer to god jesus christs church forgiveness life after death baptism temples healthy living belong worship services people and programs missionaries. Viewers react to elder hollands testimony of the book of mormon. The result is an intelligent observation and thorough study of the book of mormons contribution to our understanding of christ. It was a autographed copy, as my mission president was elder hollands brotherinlaw. How do we help our children to realize that jesus christ is the focus of the entire book of mormon. The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which, according to adherents, contains writings of ancient prophets who lived on the american continent from approximately 2200 bc to ad 421. Specifically, the book of mormon was prepared for our day so that we would learn and grow by readings the words of ancient prophets in the americas. For more information and content about the church of jesus chri. A daily podcast for the youth of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. The church changed my life and inspired me to be baptized at the age of 26.
If playback doesnt begin shortly, try restarting your device. It was first published in march 1830 by joseph smith as the book of mormon. I quickly realized i needed to have a copy of my own. Many people dont know a lot about the book of mormon.
It seems a little presumptuous of book of mormon central to assume that they know more about captain moronis character than mormon did. Oct 15, 2019 use pictures or write on strips of paper some of the things we do in church that might not automatically make us think of christ at first. Jan 31, 2017 it is certainly worth noting that mormon, who saw our day and wrote every page of the book of mormon for us, is clear that captain moroni is the one we should admire and, consequently, strive to emulate. A new mormon messages video shares one of my favorite stories ever shared in general conference. Some people call the book of mormon the mormon bible, but members of the church believe in the bible, the book of mormon, and modernday scripture. How can we help cut through the surface of these things. The official name of the mormon church is the church of jesus christ of latterday saints.
When making decisions, god expects us to pray, trust, and be believing and then not give up, panic, or jump ship when something doesnt seem to be going right. An article on called flunking sainthood, by jana riess, compares american protestant youth with young u. It was a autographed copy, as my mission president was elder holland s brotherinlaw. Holland shares a personal experience that reminds us to always trust god and the direction he gives us. Finding doctrine and meaning in book of mormon isaiah. See more ideas about mormon messages, mormon channel and latter day saints. Mormon was a prophet, an author, and the last nephite military commander c. This is a question that popped into my head as i watched the newest book of mormon video about the wellknown story of alma and amulek. Holland the hurricane utah lds 6th ward young men and.
There is no evidence of any actual history in the book of mormon. There was a recent mormon message very similar to this, showing excerpts from elder holland s powerful conference talk, safety for the soul. Holland lord, i believe the church of jesus christ of latterdaysaints none were with him general conference talk given by elder jeffrey r. In the 1950s, elder legrand richardss book a marvelous work and a wonder provided the template for missionary discussions, despite the fact that it was a collection of biblical proof texts that scarcely referenced any book of mormon passages at all.
The church of jesus christ of latterday saints youtube. Testifying of the restoration and revelation, elder holland originally gave the address, a perfect brightness of hope, during the sunday morning session of april 2020 general conference. See more ideas about mormon quotes, lds quotes and church quotes. Larson, a study of some textual variations in the book of mormon comparing the original and the printers manuscripts and the 1830, the 1837 and the 1840 editions masters thesis, brigham young university, 1974. I invite you to watch this short video, which i hope can help provide clarity about the love and laws of god. This is the media channel of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Critics have long accused joseph smith of stealing other works for the book of mormon, but at the end of the day what is most interesting is that most of the themes that are central to the book of mormon were already written. The task of latterday saint intellectuals in the churchs third century wisely called for new language in which to celebrate the restoration. Free book of mormon meet with missionaries find a church email get a book of mormon. This landmark book explores what the book of mormon reveals about the character, attributes, and mission of our savior. Holland, an analysis of selected changes in major editions of the book of.
Ether christ can change our weaknesses to strengths. Holland recalls his days as a poor young father with a brokendown family car and testifies that for those who embrace the gospel of jesus christ, there are better days and good. Watch this inspiring message by elder holland about why we. In its message of faith in christ, hope in christ, and charity in christ, the book of mormon is gods new covenant to his childrenfor the last time. Mormon youth mormonism, the mormon church, beliefs. As a 19yearold, i read the book of mormon for the first time with real intent. I expected you to justify your claims such as joseph smith gave his life because he was not willing to deny the book of mormon and refute the facts i put to you as evidence the book of mormon was not true. Top 40 inspirational book of mormon scriptures the lifey app. It was while reading this sacred record so hungrily, even ravenously, that i feltagain and againthe undeniable whispering of the holy ghost declaring to my soul the truthfulness of its message. Elder holland the message the meaning the multitude.
There was a recent mormon message very similar to this, showing excerpts from elder hollands powerful conference talk, safety for the soul. Elder hollands classic examination of jesus christ as the principal and commanding figure in the book of mormon is now available as an illustrated keepsake. Mormon youth stand out from the youth of the world and the youth of other churches for the depth of their involvement in church function, the depth of their knowledge and testimony of jesus christ, and for their goals and standards. Mormon messages are short videos from the lds church featuring the words of prophets and apostles about values and principles important to society. Jeffrey r holland extended message for the youth youtube. Elder holland encourages youth to stay within the lines of worthiness. Apr 16, 2020 a new video by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints shares a message of hope by elder jeffrey r. See more ideas about mormon messages, lds and messages. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the. Latterday saint students recognize this as the gospel covenant that was given to those who sustained heavenly fathers plan in the council in heaven. Elder hollands 10 best talks of all time utahvalley360. 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. Mormon church admits the book of mormon is not historical admin note.
Book of mormontransmission from translator to printed text. Feb 23, 2020 as a 19yearold, i read the book of mormon for the first time with real intent. See more ideas about lds, lds youth and lds quotes. The book of mormons missionary message to a 21stcentury. View of the hebrews has many similar themes to the book of mormon.
I love elder holland and his special witness of the savior and of the book of mormon. That phrasetaken from moronis final lines of testimony, written 1,000 years after lehis visionis a dying mans testimony of the only true way. Whitney clayton tells byu graduates to disconnect from exmormons and avoid relationships with exes. George, utah, he received bachelors and masters degrees from brigham young university and a masters degree and phd in american studies from yale university. 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.
Whitney clayton tells byu graduates to disconnect from. 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. Holland related a story about his car breaking down just outside kanarraville, ut as he was a young man headed across the country to attend graduate school. May 18, 2009 while on my mission several years ago, my mission president let me borrow elder jeffrey r. When making decisions, god expects us to pray, trust, and.