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. Apr 10, 2011 favorite conference talks ensign to the nations jeffrey r. Holland, one of the twelve apostles and the former president of brigham young university, you really should see it. The event was sponsored by book of mormon central and byu studies to. An high priest of good things to come the hands of the fathers. Holland speaks during the sunday morning session of the 190th annual general conference on april 5, 2020. We all face challenges in life but things really do work out in the end. Elder mcconkie said, in general conference more than thirtythree years ago. Holland was ordained a member of the quorum of the twelve apostles of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints on june 23, 1994.
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. As a boy he enjoyed sports especially baseball and played on every kind of team he could. Holland was a member of the quorum of the twelve apostles of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints when this fireside address was given on 7 september 2008. Caring for the poor leave a reply central to the message of elder jeffrey r. Elder holland was born on december 3, 1940, and grew up in st.
Hollands oct 2009 general conference address entitled safety for my soul. Elder holland undertakes to outline the book of mormons central character and primary subject. Didnt you love how he said, welcome to general conference at the end. Best general conference talks ever voted by osss readers. As a member of the quorum of the twelve, holland is accepted by the church as a prophet, seer, and revelator. Introducing a major new doctrinal work written by elder jeffrey r. In what would be the most startling moment of his early ministry, jesus stood up in his home synagogue in nazareth and read these words prophesied by isaiah and recorded in. 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 more recent and very powerful comment to the same effect is from president ezra taft benson, who said. Church members gather to receive guidance and encouragement from church leaders about gospel living based on the teachings of jesus christ. Holland last weekend was general conference for members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds. 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 is a beloved apostle that has provided uplifting words and powerful testimony.
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. It was later inferred that the same injunction as was given to the early leaders of the restored church in joseph smiths day, and then passed down from them. Jeffrey r hollands powerful witness of the veracity of the book of mormon. Jeffrey r holland book of mormon lds conference talk oct 2009.
Trusting jesus kindle edition by holland, jeffrey r. All jeff ever wanted to do was teach the gospel to students in a classroom, he said. Holland who shares his apostolic witness of the central figure of the book of mormon the lord jesus christ. Favorite conference talks ensign to the nations jeffrey r. Holland of the quorum of the twelve symposium on the book of mormon, 9 august 1994, byu. If you follow me on twitter and are not lds, i may have driven you a little nuts last week. The book of mormon is the keystone of our testimony. Safety for the soul the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Prophecies regarding the last days often refer to largescale calamities such as earthquakes. Years later, the church made a popular mormon message out of this address. Holland s october 2014 general conference addres s was the charge and counsel to the church of our modern day to look after the needs of the poor and needy.
If the book of mormon is true, our message to the world is truth. There was a recent mormon message very similar to this, showing excerpts from elder hollands powerful conference talk, safety for the soul. Hollands october 2014 general conference addres s was the charge and counsel to the church of our modern day to look after the needs of the poor and needy. 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 of the quorum of the twelve apostles when jeffrey r. Holland was a member of the quorum of the twelve apostles of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints when this devotional address was delivered at brigham young university on 15 february 2000. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. This talk was named after a phrase from victor hugo who gave all her food to. 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. The gospel will stand undefiled in gods hand elder holland lds quotes, uplifting. Though the title of this book is trusting jesus, that is not really a theme that runs throughout it. The prophets expression that the book of mormon is the keystone of our religion means precisely what it says.
In it, elder holland spoke of prophecies regarding the last days and how individuals could find safety and shelter from strife and calamities foretold. Elder jeffrey r holland safety for the soul general conference talk from the church of jesus christ of latterday saints 179th semiannual. Christ and the new covenant meet your next favorite book. Elder holland closed by relating a story being careful to protect the privacy and anonymity of the participants of a young man from southern idaho. Every one of us has times when we need to know things will get better. Holland i want it absolutely clear when i stand before the judgment bar of god that i declared. He is an outstanding speaker, and the talks contained herein are excellent ones. Holland was ordained an apostle of the church in june of 1994 and became a member of the quorum of the twelve apostles later that year. 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. Safety for the soul your brother november 21, 2011 leave a comment safety for the soul jeffrey r. Elder holland undertakes to outline the book of mormon s central character and primary subject. Jeffrey roy holland born december 3, 1940 is an american educator and religious leader. To help myself read the general conference talks more, i made this blog so that i see a link to a conference talk each day in my blog feed 5 days a week, unless conference is approaching, and im feeling like i should prepare myself more.
A complete list of his conference talks is available at. The message, the meaning, and the multitude elder jeffrey r. Holland, during the lds general conference on october 4, 2009, delivered a sermon entitled safety for the soul. As a boy he enjoyed sports especially baseball and played on. This conference, held on august 16, celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of the discovery of chiasmus in the book of mormon. Holland, who is one of the twelve apostles in the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. This is elder hollands second appearance on this list of lds talks on motherhood. Like a watered garden witnesses unto me sanctify yourselves as doves to our windows. Holland on the personal prophetic epistles of general conference elder jeffrey r. Holland 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. Posted on april 9, 2014 by quotes admin defend your beliefs with courtesy and with compassion, but defend them. A complete list of his conference talks is available at from are we not all beggars. April 2020 general conference general conference talks. Jeffrey r holland book of mormon lds conference talk oct 2009 179 hd 22 i decided to post this portion of jeffrey r.
Holland gave us the perfect opening to october 2019s general conference with his talk, the message, the meaning, and the multitude. About general conference general conferences are the semiannual worldwide gatherings of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. This is one of my favorite talks ever given by elder jeffrey r holland. Below are a few quotations from selected general conference talks by elder jeffrey r. Jeffrey r hollands powerful witness of the veracity. 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. Holland has a history of being less than honest, like his answers during an interview about romney and the temple death oaths or his conference talk about that very book. Jeffrey r holland book of mormon lds conference talk oct. Elder hanks says that elder hollands love for that book and his ability to teach from it seem to have grown continuously stronger through the. Holland is a member of the quorum of the twelve apostles of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Jeffrey r holland book of mormon lds conference talk oct 2009 179 hd 22. 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. General conference index within the clasp of your arms. This is only a portion of from the point that he really starts addressing the book of mormon.
Elder hollands 10 best talks of all time utahvalley360. Elder hanks says jeffrey holland blossomed into a discipleship, even then, centered in jesus christ, and responded diligently to his mission presidents call to teach from the book of mormon. 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. 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 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.
Hollands testimony of the book of mormon general conference is always enjoyable and uplifting. Jeffrey r holland now i know i have to make a separate board for elder holland, so many quotes. The problem is that the copy elder holland holds up in his hand at general conference is distinctly different from the copy in the church history department claimed to be the same book. It appears to be a culmination of years of personal scripture study, of many many sessions of putting thoughts and impressions onto paper, and. 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. At the time of this call, elder holland was serving as a member of the first quorum of the seventy to which he had been called on april 1, 1989.
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